NEW TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow & $500 Target Gift Card Giveaway

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Krissyar
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with TruMoo. 
 

Around our house, chocolate milk is always in our frig. My son drinks it like it’s going out of style, and I drink it whenever I’m having a sweet craving. I have a nice cold glass to help curb my sweet tooth and also to get the vitamins and nutrients I need, all while staying within my calorie goal for the  day.

TruMoo has all the popular flavors that all the kids love – vanilla, strawberry, chocolate. But for the month of February TruMoo is bringing something new to the table: their new Chocolate Marshmallow Milk!  I’m so excited to try the new Chocolate Marshmallow Milk that’s in stores this month only! We can’t wait to try it! For this post TruMoo’s Chocolate Milk was used and is available year-round”

I have to  say, I was super excited about the idea of this new flavor. I love that I have an option to drink it warm or cold, and the marshmallow flavor sounds just yummy! I mean chocolate and marshmallows? What could be a better match??!  My son loves chocolate milk, and when I told him about chocolate marshmallow milk, he was ecstatic. He said it was like  cold hot  chocolate, lol. We’ve made chocolate TruMoo milkshakes using vanilla frozen yogurt, our TruMoo Chocolate Milk. We weren’t able to get the Chocolate Marshmallow Milk since they were sold out at our local Target (I can understand why!) so we added a few mini marshmallows and blended. Talk about delish, and did I mention it’s made with 1% milk?

TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow milk is made with fresh white milk sourced from regional dairies around the country – pure cocoa and just enough natural sugar to make it taste great! TruMoo Milk contains no artificial growth hormones and no high fructose corn syrup. (SCORE!)

Find it at a store near you, before it’s gone!

Check out this awesome giveaway to win a $500 Target gift card – that’s a lot of chocolate marshmallow milk!

 

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New Care for Stunning Hair

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Krissyar
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

Have you seen the fresh new care for stunning hair? Get to your nearest Walgreens, and try some of the season’s hottest new hair care products.

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National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Krissyar

Though I am being compensated for this post, all opinions are my own. I am sharing this post on behalf my my affiliation with the Mom it Forward Blogger Network.

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National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Starting Feb. 7th:
The Girl Scouts are having a kick off event in NYC!

How exciting would it be to be 9 years old and going to something like that!

Girls Scouts, what do you think about when you hear those words? Cookies? Of Course, what else? The Girl Scouts aren’t just about selling cookies. They are a great group that teaches self-reliance, how to work with others, and about giving to the community. A lot of life lessons are learned when in the Scouts. Self-esteem is built, and girls learn to be ready for whatever life is going to bring their way. It’s a great way to help others, as your daughters learn.

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There is even a Girl Scout Championship Sweepstakes: I don’t know about you, but I love sweepstakes!
That said, of course there’s the cookie end. The girls sell their cookies to EARN trips. It’s not just handed to them, it’s a lot of work. (Both for parents and the girls – trust me, I know from experience)
Girls learn how to run a small business with taking orders, delivering, and taking payment. Real life skills. They are responsible for the money getting back to their troop leader, and the cookies to the customer. Learning responsibility is a great character quality. One I definitely am thankful to have learned early in life, and glad my girls have too. They also learn people skills, and let’s face it, we all have to have those, no matter what profession we end up in. There is a lot more that goes into Girl Scout Cookies then you’d think, check out all the facts here.

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So, what’s your favorite cookie?? Most of my family love the Peanut Butter Sandwich cookie (and the Samoas -oh yum!). I could probably eat a whole box in one sitting, but I prefer to fit into my jeans, so I only will have a few. We do have two peanut butter haters in our family. (Really think they must have been switched at birth or something) Their favorite is the lemon. If you’d like to find out where you can purchase some delish Girl Scout cookies of your own, just got the Girl Scouts website, put in your zip and they will give you locations of where they are sold in your area! No more stalking the entry of Krogers or waiting for a girl scout to knock on your door. How cool is that!!

And for those of you who prefer not to have the temptation, you can help contribute to your local girl scouts by purchasing a few boxes and send them over to our troops! You can also freeze them, (they will freeze up to a year and still be yummy!)

For more information on how to purchase cookies, or get involved and help mold the minds of our youth, You can visit their social media pages that are listed below:

 Facebook
Twitter 
Pinterest 

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Tips for Responsible Gaming

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Krissyar

Whether you prefer to bet on sports with a bookmaker or play online casino games like roulette, baccarat and the slot machines, it is important to gamble responsibly, by following these tips. You can also contact organisations like GambleAware and the Responsible Gambling Trust for further information.

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Only bet what you can afford

 

Give yourself a monthly allowance for activities like gambling, after you have worked out what you need to keep for essentials each month, as this way you will be able to play casino or gamble on sports without worrying about debt. Furthermore your gaming budget should be based on the amount you can lose, not what you think you could win.

 

Do other things

 

Gambling online or at a Mobile Casino is a lot of fun, but it should still just be one part of a balanced, fulfilling life, so make sure you set time limits as well as money ones. Once you have done so – stick to it! Even if you are having a great time, as you can always return to it on another day.

 

Remember it’s fun

 

The key to your gambling staying responsible and fun is to always treat it as such. It’s a hobby, and anything you win is a welcome extra, not the whole point. Once you start gambling needing to win you are in trouble.

 

Don’t chase any losses

 

Just as winnings should be treated as a great bonus, so you should regard losses as part of the game and not start betting higher amounts of money in an attempt to win them back. This is a terrible strategy and will only lead to your gambling becoming uncontrolled and desperate.

 

Bet in the right mood

 

You should only visit an online casino or bookie when you are in a calm, relaxed mood, so that you can bet sensibly and logically. Trying to gamble when you are unhappy, angry or under the influence of alcohol will not lead you to wager responsibly.

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Fitness Friday: The Color Run is Coming to Cincy 8/2/14

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Krissyar

Last year I told you about the numerous ‘color’ runs that my family did. One of my favorites is THE Color Run, which will be coming back to Cincinnati in August! I can’t wait (90 degree weather VS ZERO – I’ll take it). The Color Run takes place in downtown Cincinnati, just across from Northern Kentucky.

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What is the Color Run??

What Is The Color Run?

Also known as The Happiest 5k on the Planet, we love chucking paint and making people smile.
At more than 1,000,000+ Color Runners strong, The Color Run is on almost every single continent on EARTH!
Less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer,
un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer.

With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow:

1. Wear white at the starting line
2. Finish plastered in color!

The fun continues after Color Runners complete the race with an unforgettable Finish Festival. This larger than life
party is equipped with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations.
Trust us, this is the best post-5k party on the planet!

It’s a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
We’re making rainbows all over the world, come join us!

 
What’s the Kaleidoscope Tour?

The Happiest 5k on the Planet is exploding into 2014 with a totally new tour! We’re hitting your cities like never before with amazing new
participant gear and original color-crazy race attractions! It’s 5k magic like only The Color Run can do! Get ready to change the way you
look at running, getting fit, and having fun. 2014 is YOUR year. It’s time to achieve your goals! It’s time to run, it’s time to laugh, it’s time
to live. It’s time to be a Color Runner!

What’s New For Participants?
 
Every registered Color Runner in 2014 gets an official The Color Run Race Kit including a custom t-shirt, tricolor headband, amazing
shoulder sling bag, tattoos and more!

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What’s New on the Course?
In 2014, we are bringing even more happiness and entertainment to the 5k course and epic Finish Festival.
Think it’s cool to look through a Kaleidoscope? Wait until you run, walk or dance your way through one!
Look for unique Kaleidoscope attractions on the course, incredible photo opps (your Instagram friends will thank you!),
and awesome Kaleidoscope fun at the finish festival!
 

Tickets go on Sale for the Cincinnati Color Run February 5th
*Become a VIP to get even earlier access to tickets, special pricing, and exclusive offers!

Charity Highlight

The Color Run, a for profit company, loves the chance it has to partner with charities and help shine a light on their extraordinary work within society.

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The Color Run™ – Cincinnati 8 2 2014 Official Page

 

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