Add More ~ing Review & Giveaway

I'll admit it...I'm a self-help book junkie! Most days I would pick up a self-help book before any others. It's not that I always follow their advice, but they fascinate me. For whatever reason, I always get wrapped up in them, and in the end, I always take something important from within the pages.

Add More ~ing To Your Life by Gabrielle Bernstein is one of the more upbeat, positive books I've found lately. With a tagline that reads: A Hip Guide to Happiness, should I have really expected any differently?! (Okay, and it has the cutest, eye-catching cover ever.)
I started reading the book while waiting for my computer to get cleaned early this week. I was frustrated after getting hit with a computer virus, annoyed that I had to spend my day running around trying to get it fixed. Luckily, I had brought along my copy of Add More ~ing To Your Life, because it got me through what could have been a maddening afternoon. Honestly, I didn't even realize I had been at the computer shop for almost two hours because I was so absorbed in the book.

About the book:
Become a glass-half full kind of person with Bernstein’s "~ing Equation." It’s a thirty-day adventurous repetition of physical activity, positive affirmations and creative visualization that will bulldoze your negative thought patterns to create constructive change and move you forward. From releasing romantic illusions to stretching beyond your ego, the ~ing Equation can be applied to an infinite number of areas to reach serenity and set yourself free.

Test-drive the three simple steps of the ~ing Equation:

• Rethinking – Retell your stories and actively replace negative thoughts with upbeat ideas. Unhealed issues are the ego’s playground for nasty self-beliefs – don’t let these beliefs overpower your new thoughts.
• Moving – Match up a physical activity with each area of life that needs a makeover to allow a change in those negative aspects on both a mind and body level.
• Receiving x 30 days – Start by meditating to let go of the left brain’s practicality and welcome the right brain’s intuition and creativity. Immediately following, do a stream-of-consciousness "~ing writing" exercise, an opportunity to spill those unconscious thoughts onto the page. The thirty-day repetition of the ~ing Equation will allow you to truly experience results.

I love the real life experiences Bernstein provides throughout the book. And at times, it was almost as if she could read my mind. While reading about forgiveness, I kept thinking of situations where I wouldn't be able to forgive a person. But within just a few pages, she had addressed the concerns in my head.

Add More ~ing To Your Life provides such an easy to follow, positive spin on life. This is one self-help book that I've taken quite a bit from. I'm excited to put her ideas into practice and see how beneficial it can be in my life as well. I can't wait to turn myself into an ~ing girl too.

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Add More ~ing To Your Life retails for $14.99

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One lucky reader will win a copy of the book.

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A copy of the book was provided for review. All opinions are my own.

Fiber One: Review & Giveaway

Since my quest to get healthier started, I have tried my best to choose healthy snacks. I've eaten a ton of fruit and veggies with the occasional bowl of Cheerios. It's really hard to find prepackaged snacks I truly enjoy that fit in with my eating habits right now.

I was recently introduced to Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars. They are available in both chocolate and chocolate peanut butter and contain 2.5 grams of fat each. Plus, each bar contains 5 grams of fiber, or 20% of the daily recommendation, which leaves you feeling full and satisfied.To be honest, I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Which is good for me. However, there are times when I crave something sweet or really want to indulge without adding a ton of calories to my daily intake. The Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars are perfect for that. I pulled one out as a snack this afternoon, but soon lost it to my 5 year old. He thought it was delicious, and so did I (once I retrieved another from the pantry).

My only complaint? I wish the boxes had more than 5 bars inside! With Little One fighting me for them, we'll be running out in no time!

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You can find the Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars at your grocer

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One lucky reader will win a gift pack from MyBlogSpark that includes a sample of the bars and other items to help you stick to your weight management plan.
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OxiClean Blog Tour

Laundry is never ending in our house. It seems like the second I think everything is clean, more piles are magically appearing.

With two boys in the house (one little and one not-so-little), I also see my fair share of stains. I often wonder which of them misses their mouth more often. Seriously, I've seen more ketchup, chocolate, and juice stains than I would've ever imagined.

Towards the middle of February, OxiClean will be releasing two new new stain-fighting products. The OxiClean Max Force Pre-treater Gel Stick is designed to attack the toughest stains. In our house this usually entails grass stains, mustard, and chocolate milk. The Gel Stick has "stain grabbing nubs" designed to break apart and remove stains. And it's so simple to use. Just rub on, let it stand, and wash in warm water.
The second product to be released is the OxiClean Max Force Laundry Stain Fighter & Booster Power Paks. Designed to remove tough stains, like grass, blood, dirt, and grease, the Power Paks are simply dropped into the washer with your detergent. The Power Paks also help make whites whiter and keep brights looking bright.

I love how easy to use both of the products are. Because who wants to spend more time in the laundry room than they have to?! And they have both done what they promise: tackle tough stains. I'll definitely be adding both products to my laundry shelf permanently.

Buy It:
Look for the new OxiClean products mid-February where ever you buy laundry supplies.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of OxiClean and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.