Check out All the Fun at the Old West Festival

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Krissyar

If you remember last year I posted about all the fun my family always has at the Old West Festival. The kids (and adults) always have such a blast, so this has definitely became a tradition for our family to attend this festival every year – and this year will be no exception!
old_west_FestivalMy son and nephew are always excited to dress the part when we head out to the festival -(as you can see) even my Dad gets into it with them..in fact, we decided to have him locked up by the Sheriff last year!
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Besides the sheriff and the jail there is so many fun things to do -from carriage rides, gun shows, lots of great food (including rattlesnake chili), shopping, -and even digging for gold!

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This year themed weekends add to the experience of the Old West Festival and include Western Film Weekend Sept. 12-13; Romance Weekend Sept. 19-20; America’s Pastime Weekend Sept. 26-27; Steampunk Weekend Oct. 3-4; OctoBEERfest Weekend Oct. 10-11; and Halloween Weekend Oct. 17-18.

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Tickets to the Old West Festival can be purchased for $12, $6 for children ages 6-12, children 5 and under admitted for free. Parking is free and the festival will be held, rain or shine. Tickets are available at a discounted rate in advance at www.oldwestfestival.com.

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The Old West Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays, September 12 to October 18 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and is located at 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd between Mt. Orab and Williamsburg, Ohio just off St. Rt. 32. For more information, visit www.oldwestfestival.com.

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This year you can get a discount on tickets just by pre-purchasing online – be sure to head over to the Old West Festival website, and also sign up for their newsletter so you always know all the great fun things that are going on in the Old West!

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You can also enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets to any day, just for our readers here at All in a Days Work. Be sure to enter in the rafflecopter form below!

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5 Simple Tricks to Kick Your Smoking Habit to the Curb

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Aqua-tine. Though I was compensated for my time, all opinions as usual, are my own.

Habits can be hard to break – they say it only takes 21 days to form a habit (good or bad) but if you are breaking a habit of 20 plus years, I’d say  you might need a little more than just some time to make these changes, don’t you agree?

I have a lot of friends (my husband and best friend included) who have a habit they’d all like to break – smoking. Besides the health aspect, there’s also money and time – imagine all the things you could do with the time and money you save when you quit  smoking? More time with your kids and family, more money to go do things with them – to me this is  a win/win situation.

So to help all my friends and readers who are trying to kick the habit,  I compiled a list of natural ways to kick smoking to the curb for good.

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Get a Massage. I know sounds crazy (and awesome) doesn’t it?? But studies show that a simple self (or not) given massage in the ear or hand can reduce nicotine cravings. Touching your ear or hand can help calm the mind and body, and eliminate cravings.  During that recent study of twenty adult smokers,researchers found that those who gave themselves the self massages during cravings had lower anxiety, improved mood, fewer withdraw symptoms and smoked fewer cigarettes a day compared to the others.

Work Out. The potential for you to quit is doubled when you work out regularly  according to research done at Brown University. If you do aerobic exercise at least five days a week – and hit around about 80% of your max heart rate – you’re all set. Imagine not only being able to kick the habit, but get in shape while you’re at it. It’s a win/win situation!

Put Your Mind Into It. Meditate, concentrate, and be determined. You know how they say if there’s a will, there’s a way? Well, there is.  The Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry conducted a study of 88 treatment-seeking, nicotine addict adults who smoked an average of 20 cigarettes a day and randomly assigned them to receive either mindfulness training or the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking treatment. Researchers found 32 percent of adults in the mindfulness group had not smoked a week before their follow-up appointment compared to the 6 percent of adults in the Freedom From Smoking program

Acupuncture.  Acupuncture can provide relief for the symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal such as, the jitters, restlessness and irritability. Withdrawal symptoms are worse within the first week of quitting and the intensity of the symptoms drops over the first month.

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Aqua-Tine. Aqua-tine is a small 2.4 ml packet of homeopathic liquid nicotine formulation. Colorless, virtually tasteless, and temporarily relieves your tobacco cravings. It’s great even for the smoker who isn’t trying to quit -but cannot or choose not to smoke (think kids sporting events, at the office, airplanes, etc you get the picture).
Pretty much all you do is mix it into your drink of choice whenever and whenever you feel the urge to smoke or use tobacco products.

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Aqua-tine is produced in the USA and meets the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for over-the-counter (OTC) homeopathic drug products. Aqua-tine is ahead of e-cigarette regulations and provides a solution for tobacco cravings without the harmful tar and chemicals found in cigarettes. Manufacturing of Aqua-tine is closely monitored and adheres to industry best practices.

UPDATE: Aqua-tine 12-pack is SOLD OUT, but followers can now receive 25% Off the Aqua-tine 40-pack (reg. $24.95) by using code AQUATINE25OFF at https://aqua-tine.com/product/aqua-tine-1-box-contains-40-packets/

 

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5 Tips for a Pearly White Smile

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Krissyar

There is one thing no matter is going on, how I am feeling, or how hard it may be to find someplace to do it, that I always do – and that’s take care of my teeth. Brushing, flossing, and making sure I have a pearly white smile is on top of my priority list when it comes to health and beauty. You know that age old question people always ask, “if you could only take 5 things with you to a deserted island, what would they be?”  Some girls list of mascara, lipstick or blush. I always say my toothbrush!

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I have been asked more than once how I keep my teeth so white all the time. It’s not just a once a month thing like a waxing, taking care of your pearly whites is a daily job. One that is completely worth your time and effort – do you want to know the first thing a person notices about you when they meet you for the first time? Your smile.

So I’ve put together a list of the few of the things I do to keep my smile white and bright –

Watch What You Eat. No whitening your teeth isn’t like a diet, but you do need to be careful of what you eat if you want those pearly whites. Red wine, black tea, dark colored soda pops, or other dark colored liquids can reek havoc on your teeth. Limit your intake of these items, or when possible (which is what I do) drink through a straw! If that’s not possible,at least rinse your mouth out with water after drinking a glass of red wine or tea. Also staying away from tobacco products will help keep your smile a bit brighter as well.

Upgrade Your Toothbrush Often. I usually replace my toothbrush every 60 days, some professionals recommend 90. When you use the same toothbrush over and over all you are doing is transferring bacteria back into your mouth, which isn’t only unhealthy but can cause more stains on your teeth. I usually stock up on toothbrushes when they are on sale so I always have a new  one on hand when needed.

Listen to Your Dentist. I know a lot of people think that Dentist overreact when they tell you to brush and floss daily – but my  thought is why wouldn’t you? Maybe it was nearly 3 years of braces, but I brush my teeth at least twice a day and floss at least every other. I do keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in my desk drawer at work, and I also keep one in my  purse -I personally can’t stand the feeling of a icky mouth, and it benefits my health as  well as my white smile.

Use a Great Toothpaste System. I absolutely love my Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste System.

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The Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste System provides a clean you can feel from the first use. It also comes with a secondary tube with advanced whitening technologies that are so advanced they can’t be combined! Step 1 deep cleans, and step 2 is the whitening finisher!

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What I love about the Crest 3D Brilliance Toothpaste System is it’s like getting a professional polish/whitening at home. When you use the system twice daily, it keeps your smile up to 99% as white as professional polish (with daily use, stain assessed 4 weeks after dental cleaning).

I also use Crest Whitening Strips every 6 weeks to keep my smile bright. What are some of your teeth whitening tips?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Blooms & Berries Farm Market FALL FESTIVAL – Loveland Ohio

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Krissyar

Traverse our 7 acre corn maze in search of what happened to the honey pots! Get lost in this fun agri-educational story as you track down the suspects and solve this a-MAIZE-ing puzzle! Pumpkins, hayrides, many more! Blooms and Berries in Ohio knows how to have fun! Check out our website www.fallonthefarm.com for more info about what we’re smiling about today! Many fun attractions for any age! Delicious fresh pressed cider & caramel apple, Spookley the Square Pumpkin storyboard Trail. A Kids Corn Maze – a smaller maze just right for the little tikes, a cow train and a giant slide! Enjoy a 30 minute hayride to pick your own pumpkin. Along the way you’ll pass through “I Spy” woods. Come build a fun adventure you won’t forget! Dates for Fall on the Farm are September 19th – October 31st.

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Snacking Smart with ZonePerfect: a Healthy Snack Choice

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Krissyar

 

As you all are well aware, I have literally been busting my butt trying to get back into shape. I count every calorie going in and going out – I drink tons of water, eat healthy, and work out at least five times a week.

I will have to admit there is one thing I have struggled with – snacking. Most days I’m OK, but there are times, especially the day after a really intense work out that I just am hungry. No matter if I ate the same breakfast or lunch that I have all the other days, I’m still craving more food!

Which I’m told this happens – the thing to do though is to control what you’re snacking on. Something healthy, something tasty, and something that’s going to make you “feel gooder.” That is why I absolutely love ZonePerfect Perfectly Simple Bars.

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Perfectly Simple is as much the perfect snack as it is a simple approach to life. When it comes to how we craft our snacks, we fully subscribe to the “less is more” theory. That’s why we take the time to choose the perfect blend of healthy, tasty ingredients for a simple feel-good snack.

Perfectly Simple bars are made with simple, delicious and satisfying ingredients loaded with protein and low calorie to keep you fuller longer. Each bar is individually wrapped so it’s easy to grab and go when you are in a hurry!

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