Monday, July 30, 2012

Summer Blog Challenge Day #61

Going Green with the Grizls


Day # 61 - Post a black and white photos you've taken



Took this at a beach on a nice, hot summer day! LOVED it!! 



 My son took this picture of my hubby and I at grandma's house! 



The Kids and I at a BBQ!


Hubby took a picture of me at our rare date night! 


ENJOY!



Tropical Tradition Coconut Oil






Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil - 32 oz.

I had the opportunity to try Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut oil and I have feel in LOVE with this product. Let me explain why.... 


Tropical Traditions is America's source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:






Win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!
(See Below for details)

Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.


Here are the many uses of Coconut Oil...




I LOVE this so much that I made 5+ recipes with it, also used it in my Locs! and LOVE IT! All recipes below I made using
 Tropical Traditions Coconut oil









Quinoa with Black beans


Coconut shrimp Alfredo Pasta

It gets better!  Coconut Oil can be used in more that just food; I used coconut oil as a moisturizer, especially on callused hands and feet. Both of my hands and feet were smoothed and moisturized for DAYS!!! 

If you want to find out even more recipes, discounts, coupons, etc. Check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TropicalTraditions 

You can go online and buy Virgin Coconut Oil directly from Tropical Traditions, along with all of their other products! 

Overall, I am a VERY satisfied Tropical Traditions customer! They are VERY professional, affordable products and I would also like to point out that they have excellent customer service, so don’t hesitate to contact them with any questions! I highly recommend trying them out! 

You can have one, I am offering a giveaway of Coconut oil from Tropical Traditions to try! 

*** All  you have to do is go Head over and....


  1. Subscribe to Tropical traditions newsletters!
  2. Comment below to let me know you signed up and you are in the running for a FREE Jar of Coconut oil!

That's it! 

The winner will be chosen using Random.org
Connect with Tropical Traditions:



You have until August 31st, 2012!! Winner will be announced September 1st using random.org!



P.S....

Click on the Coconut Oil on the sidebar of this blog and receive a FREE copy of our Virgin Coconut Oil Book when you become a customer!


Summer Blog Challenge Day #60

Going Green with the Grizls




Day 60... Are you an artist?? Show some artwork or doodling you've done. Don't do art, share something you like then.




I like art, but not an art person AT ALL! But I LOVE creative artsy art (LoL!) And I LOVE to suppose local art in my area. 

This picture above I thought was VERY creative in making a painting with a plant and butterfly, pretty AND creative! I LOVE it! :D


Are there any art people out there?!



Summer Mixed Berries!





I LOVE mixed berry salad with truwhip! This is a GREAT summer snack!

Ingredients:
-Strawberries
-Raspberries
-Blueberries
-Chopped apples (Optional)
-Cinnamon
-Honey
-A generous scoop of Truwhip!

Directions:
Mix all fruit, berries together
Season with cinnamon and honey
Topped with a generous scoop of truwhip!

ENJOY!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Summer Blog Challenge Day 55

Going Green with the Grizls

Healthy snacks for children


Lately my children been wanting to eat A LOT of fruits and veggies! We LOVE to eat oranges, strawberries, mangos, apples with peanut butter. I also made mixed berry salad with truwhip, (a healthier version of cool whip!)


We LOVE to have fruit salad with cinnamon and sugar! (I use either honey or stevia)


I also like to dress up water and they LOVE it!


What kind of healthy snacks do you give to your children?!





Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Summer Blog Challenge Day 54

Going Green with the Grizls




 A band I've been listening to and enjoying recently!






This song: "From the Insideout"  Hillsong United from their album: United we stand! A christian band! I can relate to every lyric! I also LOVE in this video, how he engages the audience in sing and worshiping God!


Lyrics:
A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace


Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame


My heart and my soul, I give You control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise, become my embrace
To love You from the inside out


Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise


Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame


My heart, my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out


Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out


My Soul cries out to You
My Soul cries out to You
to You, to You


My heart, my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out


Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out


Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
From the inside out, O my soul cries out.



Let me know if you LOVE this song!

Friday, July 20, 2012

Summer blog challenge Day #50



Going Green with the Grizls


What would you do with the money if you won the lottery?

I would of course give to God, then pay off debt, buy a HUGE house for myself and our children, where we can have thanksgiving, christmas, new years, parties for our families. I would also buy a vacation home as well and then put the rest away for our soon to be 6 children college fund! 


What would you do?!



Thursday, July 19, 2012

Before & After 30 days later...


Here are my Before and After shots...



In the beginning I was between 175-178, no butt lift or shape AT ALL and wasn't happy...




Started exercising and lost 11 lbs in 10 days!


After 30 days, I'm still at 11 lbs lost but more muscle toned and loving it! I'm still on my AB journey but I'm loving the results so far!


I  noticed I have more of a butt lift and loving it!

You can also check out some of my eating habits and recipes!

Are you exercising, let me know what your results are so far!


Keep it up! and Don't Quit! ;D




Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Summer Blog Challenge Day #49

Going Green with the Grizls



Day #49 


If you were President or Prime minister for a day, what law would you change?


** OK! This is my opinion!**


If I were president or Prime minister for a day...I would band the law on abortion and take it out completely! 


I know that some would say it's not fair, rape, and other things that happen, I understand that, but abortion is WRONG PERIOD! Even in rape situations NO ABORTION! You are killing a life whether the circumstances were not desirable, EVERY good thing comes from God and so even though the situation sucked, having a baby is a blessing.


My desire is to live in a world with NO Abortion! PERIOD!


 I will not tolerate it AT ALL, NO EXCUSES! 


I also currently volunteer at a Pregnancy Resource Center where I live and looking at women that are abortion minded, mainly come because they are scared and feel as though they are alone, with no help, I'm glad where I work, they are not only changing women's lives but the men as well and the family!


What would you do?



SodaStream Review...





My kids LOVE soda but giving them soda with so much chemicals makes me not want to give them any even though it tastes good!


Here comes soda stream, the sodastream system enables people to carbonate water and to flavor carbonated beverages at home as an alternative to purchasing pre-packed bottles or cans.

EXCELLENT Product! 

The advantages of SodaStream's Home Carbonation System include:

Convenience: No need to carry heavy bottles from the store. The SodaStream system is simple to use and requires no batteries or electricity. 

Environmentally-Friendly: SodaStream is an "Active Green" solution that minimizes the huge Eco-footprint caused by the manufacture, transport and waste of plastic bottles. 

Variety: SodaStream offers over 100 flavors to suit everyone’s taste. Regular, diet, natural, fruity flavors, ice tea, energy drinks, sport drinks, tonic and many more. 

Space Saver: No need to store bottles of beverages or empty bottles for recycling in your home. 
Personalization: Make drinks just the way you love them… more bubbles, less bubbles, sweeter or lighter, even create your own flavor!

Family Fun: The system is quick and easy to use. It's fun for everyone and kids just love it!

Value for Money: Great savings compared to pre-packed carbonated water and beverages.

Satisfaction Guaranteed: SodaStream drinks makers are of extremely high quality and include a money-back satisfaction guarantee and Lifetime Warranty to our customers. 



Below is a demonstration on how to use the SodaStream product.
For more information you can check out there websitehttp://www.sodastream.com/ and "LIKE" them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SodaStream


SodaStream comes in ALL different time of flavors: Root beer, Cola, ginger ale, cranberry raspberry, Diet sodas and MyFlavor essence water Unsweetened, all-natural flavor essences for making lightly flavored seltzer or sparkling water, They even have new flavors from Crystal light, and Country time!






ENJOY!

Beef Stir Fry...


I LOVE anything with A Lot of vegetables, and this stir fry package I found on sale for $1.99 and I had to grab it and make it with some rice, Above I have white rice I ran out of brown...

Here are the instructions to make your Beef Stir Fry!




Ingredients:
- Mixed Vegetable stir fry package
- 1 pkg of Beef Strips
- 2 cups of White or brown rice
- 2 tablespoon of coconut oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste


Directions:
Heat coconut oil and cook beef strips according to taste.
Seasoned with salt and pepper
Cook white or brown rice according to package
After all is done combine everything and ENJOY!


Very Affordable and I LOVE it after a work out!


Honeycat Cosmetics Review & Giveaway




Honeycat Cosmetics is WONDERFUL and ALL NATURAL!

Honeycat products are created and developed by owner Theresa Spruill. A veritable feast for your skin that we know you're gonna love! Honeycat makes grooming time an event. Our products promise pleasure for your entire body. They are sexy, sensual, safe and chock full of what's-good-for-your-skin-stuff. 
Honeycat products are natural and never to be tested on animals, especially sexy felines. Honeycat offers products from emollient rich bath bombs, sassy lip balm, delicious edible body powder, body lotions, creams, bath salts, bubble bath, milk bath, (Whew! I'm out of breath!). 

I got the opportunity to try out her products and let me tell you, I am VERY impressed of her delightful, sexy products! Her All Natural bath and body line is soo good for you! Honeycat Cosmetics has been featured in the Tyra Show Holiday Gift Guide, In the January 27, 2011- The Nutritionist Reviews, In Today's Black Woman 03/2009 and more!

Her lip balm is my favorite.


This lip balm is outrageous! Cinnamon, ginger flavored with an extra bit of spice. Free of animal products, and petroleum. Vitamin E enriched. My husband LOVE it when I have this on my lips, VERY TASTY!!! :D


Open this can of delicious muscle soothing, chocolate, Raspberry, Mint bath crystals. Toss it in, one time use, for those nites when you need to get your sexy on! Smells Delightful! LOVE it! I just find ANY reason to use these wonderful bath crystals!




I Just LOVE the name: "You gotta be Kitten me!" fragrance with  chocolate, raspberry, and mint. This is also a great muscle relaxer and smells AWESOME!


Here is more information about her company from the show: "The BIG Idea" with Donny Deutsch

You can have this!
I am doing a giveaway to the person that wins this wonderful, all natural bubble bath!


Here is how to enter:

1) "LIKE" Honeycat Cosmetics on facebook: 

2) Check out her website, comment below on which product you want, you never know you just might get it! 

Giveaway will end August 3rd! 

Winner will be selected from Random.org


Check out my review on YouTube!

VoxBox Review





I Love my VoxBox! It came with GREAT! Products to try and things that I actually use in my lifestyle. You can check out my video on the bottom to get a review on what was in the box!


You can check out the website:
http://www.influenster.com/




What is an Influenster?
Community of trendsetters invited to share their lifestyles and show off their influence to qualify for personalized product shipments, special rewards and exclusive deals from the brands they love. Members love testing the latest products, giving insightful feedback, and spreading the word on their favorite finds!




What is VoxBox?
It is a box filled with different products to try for FREE!


Who gets a VoxBox?
Influensters are selected for themed shipments based on the badges they have unlocked and individual demographics, ensuring members receive products that match their lifestyles and interests. Members with high 'Influenster scores'  - within the specific consumer groups we are targeting for that program -  are prioritized, so make sure to connect and unlock as many Influence Badges as you can!




When am I getting a VoxBox?
All new shipment announcements are made on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so make sure to Like and Follow Influenster on social media to stay in the loop!
Note our programs are themed and designed to target various consumer groups throughout the year.  When you meet the specific requirements for an upcoming VoxBox campaign, we send a program invitation a few weeks in advance so that you can officially confirm your participation. Please note:  we do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska at this time.




How Do I Get Started?
Registered members "play the game" by unlocking badges that reflect their lifestyle, expertise and power to influence. By earning badges that tell us more about you, Influensters can increase their chances of being selected to receive a themed VoxBox (complimentary packages of products to test & review), rewards (bonus giveaways/discounts) and other special promotions targeted toward our most influential members!







I am VERY Happy I signed up with Influensters and Loving every product they sent me, so sign up TODAY, Its FREE! and ENJOY!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Swap Meets in San Diego!

I was looking for a swap meet to go to here in SoCal and saw that there is quite a few!

While doing research I came across this website
Check it out: http://www.bargainsinsandiego.com/FleaSwap.html

Here's a preview:


Kobey's Swap Meet
San Diego Sports Arena's parking lot turns into the mother of all treasure hunts on the weekends, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are 50 cents on Fridays and $1 on Saturdays and Sundays; kids under 12 are free.
3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, (619) 226-0650

South Bay Drive-In Swap Meet
This Swap Meet is held from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $1 on Wednesdays and 50 cents on Saturdays and Sundays.
2170 Coronado Ave. in San Diego, (619) 423-9676

Santee Swap Meet
A few bucks go a long way at this swap meet, located at the Santee Drive-In. It is held from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only. Admission is $1.
10990 Woodside Ave N. in Santee, (619) 449-7927

There's even one on MCAS Miramar:

MCCS Miramar Swap Meet <---- Click Here
The swap meet is open from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Buyers FREE to attend!
Sellers there is a $5 fee

Swap meets are held the first and third Saturday of each month,
In the south parking lot of the Bob Hope base theater.
For more information or to confirm swap meet dates call (858) 577-4099.



Have you been to any Swap Meets?!

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Fruit Salad



Here I made a fruit salad because I wanted something sweet, this is a great summer snack!

Ingredients:
Chopped apples (any kind you like)
Chopped Strawberries
Sliced in half grapes
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Stevia 
Tru whip (optional)

Directions:
combine all fruits
Add cinnamon and stevia
and Tru whip

Enjoy!

Do you make fruit salads in the summer?




Saturday, July 7, 2012

Veggie Salad




I LOVE to make my own salad, especially when what I found was put together on sale and left overs in my fridge!

This is a simple and easy put together recipe to make this a healthy salad!

Ingredients:
Handful of Spinach  
4 or 5 mini peppers
1 handful of cheese any kind you like, I used monterey jack cheese
1 bag of already cooked chicken (got this on sale for like $2)
Diced fresh tomatoes
half of cucumbers 
Salt and pepper
Any dressing you like, I used the low fat raspberry dressing from Kraft

Directions:
In a large or medium bowl, whatever you like cut up peppers, tomatoes, and cucumber...

I Like to cook the chicken in some coconut oil to give it more of a crisp in my already crisp salad!

Then put in bowl spinach, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers and the cheese

season with Salt and pepper add dressing...

ENJOY! This is VERY delicious after a vigorous workout!