The Perfect Walking Shoe: Reebok Skyscapes

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Krissyar

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Reebok. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”

When I was younger I wore all kinds of shoes, with heels, flats, no cushion or insoles and I would walk or play for hours and hours and never have to worry about any type of pain in my feet or legs or back. But as I fast forward um, a few years, I can’t even wear flip flops for a few hours without hobbling later that day or night. Years of abuse to my feet without correct insoles and cushioning has reeked havoc on my feet and I felt I was doomed to wear ‘old lady’ shoes for the rest of my life!

While I can wear my sneakers to the gym, or even a day at an amusement park, when I am out shopping with my Mom or sister, I want to look cute. I don’t want to just wear sneakers and have to wear yoga pants every time just to ‘save’ my feet. So I was excited when I was introduced to the Reebok Skyscapes.

The Reebok Skyscapes remind me of another similar ‘walking’ shoe, though without the support of the cushion/insoles. They come in a few colors, such as pink, gray, black and blue.
Kohls has them on sale for $59.99  – originally $64.99.  Right now you can get an additional 20% off your order, so the shoes are only a little over $50 (with tax). Not too shabby for a name brand like Reebok!

Of course I went with hot pink since that’s one of my favorite colors – not to mention it matches a lot of my clothes. They are super comfy, and one of my favorite features is they are washable. Just remove the insoles and throw in the wash – and your all set!

So here’s a bit more info about these awesome shoes:

• Super light-weight (5.0 oz!)

• Foam material in the upper for softness and flexibility

• Low-cut design for added mobility

• Seamless construction for minimized rub and irritation

• Unique architecture designed to support the foot and provide all-day comfort

• Minimal rubber accents only where needed for traction

• Skyspring technology – features a unique design architecture designed to help support the foot and provide all day comfort

Do you ever have a need for a great walking shoe? Where would you wear these super comfy Reebok Skyscapes??

“I received a Kohl’s gift card to purchase a pair of Reebok Skyscape shoes in order to facilitate this review and all opinions are my own.”

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X2Performance Review & Giveaway

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post on behalf of X2Performance, though I’ve been compensated for my time, all opinions are my own.

“I don’t need them, they don’t really help.”
“It’s just another way for them to take my money.”
“It’s just caffeine in a shot glass.”

That’s what you may be thinking about pre-work out supplements.
BUT..

Whether it’s some extra protein or something to possibly increase oxygen delivery, pre workout supplements may give you the boost you need while working out.

If you:

  1. Feel tired throughout your workouts.
  2. Are unable to finish sets and reps.
  3. Need a little push in the weight room.
  4. Are sore and take days to recover

Then you need to look into the X2Performance  pre-work out supplement! X2Performance supplement attributes above can provide you with the performance boost you need in the gym.

With X2Performance you can get:

  1. Greater pumps
  2. Stronger lifts
  3. Greater amount of repetitions performed
  4. Longer sustained energy
  5. The ability to push through plateaus
  6. Improved focus
  7. Increased nutrient delivery
  8. Decreased muscle breakdown

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To visualize the importance of pre-workout supplementation, picture your body running on an empty stomach while training. You may feel a little sluggish and your performance may suffer. If you’re lucky, you may still achieve a little bit of a pump. But what you may not realize is that you’re experiencing a dual negative effect. For starters, because you’re running on near empty, your glycogen stores will be rapidly depleted. And once they are fully depleted, your body turns to your hard-earned muscle as its next closest source of available energy.
Which kinda’ defeats the whole purpose.

I’ve been taking X2Performance for a few weeks now, and I can completely tell a difference. Between the increased energy to finish my work out, the ability to push myself above and beyond what I have in the past, and the noticeably less amount of pain I am in after the work out has made me a believer. So much in fact, that I am sponsoring (myself – this is not from the company) a giveaway for 2 lucky readers! Enter using the rafflecopter below, and you could win a 4 pack of X2Performance to try for yourself.

If you don’t win, you can sign-up for a free trial, just pay the $5,95 shipping and handling fee here.

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Can You Stand Up to the Test? Test Your Financial Smarts with TCF Bank

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Krissyar

I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for TCF Bank. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

This April, in recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, TCF Bank, a Minnesota-based, national bank, wants you to consider your financial habits, and has created a fun quiz that lets you find your “financial animal.”

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Money seems to be a root problem in many relationships; Many of us go into a marriage not knowing anything about our partners financial state, let alone their mindset when it comes to money. Some of us save like were retiring tomorrow, and others don’t give a thought about tomorrow. When it comes to financial smarts, it goes beyond piggy banks and balancing checkbooks. It’s understanding the difference between “needs” and “wants” and how to pay for them; and specifics we all might not think about on a daily basis: How could my credit score today affect my opportunities over the next few years? And what can I do about it?

In honor of National Literacy Month, TCF Bank is offering services to make it easier for everyone to increase their financial literacy. TCF Bank’s Financial Literacy Resource Center uses videos, animations, gaming, and social networking to inform users of complex financial notions with simple, straightforward information. You can get started today by taking their quiz to reveal what kind of Financial Animal you are. Visit TCF Bank Financial Animal Quiz and find out if you are as financially savvy as you think. My financial animal is the coyote:


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I’m a Coyote. I’m a crafty scavenger, always on the hunt for a bargain. My ideal day is spent digging in the couch cushions for spare change, clipping coupons and scouring the web for promo codes. It can be a lot of work, but it’s totally worth it for the sense of accomplishment I feel after scoring a killer deal.

Take the quiz, what is your financial animal?

Tell me what would you like to change about your financial outlook?

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Make it a Clean Free Weekend with Mr.Clean Liquid Muscle

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Krissyar

“This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Mr. Clean. I was provided the featured product free along with a gift card to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.“

If you are anything like me, the last thing you want to do on your weekend off is clean. Blah. Who wouldn’t rather be on the beach, taking a hike, a  bike ride, or just enjoying some time with your family? With Mr.Clean Liquid Muscle  this can be possible!  We used Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle this past week while doing our weekly chores – I spent about 1/2 the time scrubbing the floors , the sinks and the tubs as I normally do with regular everyday cleaners. Even my girls who helped out noticed that chores took less time when we used Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle. Combine it with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and you seriously do have magic.

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  • With 2.5x more power in every drop, Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle penetrates dirt and lifts it away easier than ever before, meaning you’ll need to spend less time cleaning your home this weekend and more time enjoying some free time within it!
  • With Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle, less is more! The auto-stop cap means you’ll get the right amount of product each time, while the new formula ensures that each drop packs a lot of muscle to remove even the toughest stains with much less elbow grease is needed. And, we all know less time cleaning equals more free time to actually do the stuff you WANT to do this weekend.
  • Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle comes in a variety of scents and also includes a kitchen formula and a special formula that’s specifically tough on bathrooms – after all, isn’t that the last place you want to spend your free time over the weekend?

Make sure to follow Mr. Clean on Twitter, and Like on Facebook to keep up with new products, coupons and tips!

Join us for the #CleanFreeWeekend Twitter Party, hosted by @DoubleDutyDivas & @RealMrClean on April 29th (4/29), at 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST ( 9-10 PM EST) RSVP here.

 

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Posted in Cleaning & Organizing | 30 Comments

Get Bikini Ready with a 3 Day All-Natural Cleanse

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kaeng Raeng for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

It’s official; no matter how much I want to deny it, Spring is here and the anxiety of getting into my summer clothes and – GASP– bathing suit , is upon me. Though I’ve been working out, and trying to eat better, I’m not there yet. With less then 45 days until Summer Vacation I decided I needed to detox my body from all the stuff I just couldn’t lay off of -(you know sweets and pop and all that horrible stuff). That’s why I decided to take the 3-day cleanse by Kaeng Raeng.

Kaeng Raeng

The Kaeng Raeng versions are different from the programs of fresh juicers. These are packets of what is mostly dehydrated fruit plus essential nutrients, including lean protein and probiotics. You just add water, drink three a day and you’ve got all you need to keep your mind and body going. It’s all natural, vegan, gluten-free, and GMO-free. Also, it’s made in California from local produce and contains no artifical colors, flavors, or preservatives. It’s just pure, good stuff. 

With this detox you won’t starve – you are encouraged to add fresh fruits and veggies to your smoothie, and even eat them when you are hungry between drinks. (As a person who misses choosing, this is awesome!)  I love adding fresh strawberries to my FAVORITE flavor reunn ‘joyful’ which has the following flavors: strawberry/raspberry/pineapple. I am usually rushing out the door to get to work, so throwing in some frozen strawberries in the mix in my Blender Bottle and I was ready to go!

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Another thing to like about the Kaeng Raeng detox is that beginners can still supplement with eating raw fruits and vegetables, so if you get the urge to eat, you’re still on the track to detoxing.

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It’s important to note here that this isn’t a weight loss plan. What a cleanse does for you is sort of hit a reset button on your body. Generally speaking, three days on this plan should help you to feel better and crave less junk food.

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Because the dehydrated fruits are fortified with protein and vitamins and other essential nutrients (in natural forms), you’re not depriving your body of anything. So it’s a lot healthier than fasting or following a DIY cleanse without guidance from a nutritionist.

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BONUS! Best side effect EVER is improved skin. By abstaining from traditional foods, especially dairy, filling your body with quality nutrients and vitamins will give your skin a nice glow after the 3 days!

Kaeng Raeng was made with YOU in mind. It comes in 3 day or 6 day programs in 3 different levels.  Beginner (First time user) Vetern (at least 1 cleanse) and Master (keep on coming back for more!) It’s also available in a soy-free option. Take the quiz to find out which one you are:

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