It may not be the prettiest shoe ever, but sure is the hardest working. Reebok has just launched its new Reebok Women’s EasyTone Go Outside line — a training shoe that actually works you out as you walk. Using built in balance pods to create instability, the shoe makes it so that your glutes, calves, [...]

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Last week I was lucky enough to have a four-day, three-night spa vacay at Canyon Ranch in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Detox was the watchword, as I instantly retreated from my everyday life of errands, toddler-time and work ,and let me-time take over. I went snowshoeing, learned how to circuit train, spent afternoons splashing in water aerobics, mellowed out with [...]

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by: ss_shopgirl You’ve probably heard of the weight loss system everyone’s been raving about — alli. Alli is the only FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss supplement on the market right now. Apparently it works by decreasing the amount of your fat intake (I HIGHLY recommend reading the possible side effects however) to reduce both the overall [...]

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by: ss_shopgirl I’m not sure if scrapbooking is a relic of the early 00s, but I for one think it’s a fun way to pass a rainy day. And in this case, a great way to show your support for a great cause. This breast cancer awareness scrapbooking kit from productsforthecure.com comes with paper, cardstock [...]

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by: ss_shopgirl Today marks the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in commemoration, I’ll be sure to post at least one “pink” item every day that helps to support the search for a cure for breast cancer. Breast Cancer awareness is definitely a hot topic in the news, especially with celebrities like Christina [...]

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by: ss_shopgirl Do you get nauseous easily? I just heard about this fantastic product called Psi Bands (pronounced “sigh” bands). They relieve nausea without any drugs by putting pressure on the acupressure point of your wrist — great for long flights, morning sickness, or for when you have to watch one of those really shaky [...]

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by: ss_shopgirl I’ve started feeling a bit guilty about the fact that I haven’t visited the gym in over a month. Who am I kidding, 2 months. But I have a plan. Want to hear it? Avoid gyms for all of January because they’ll be crowded with people trying to fulfill their “New Year’s resolutions.” [...]

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By Ysimone and D.F. Don’t fall into a winter slump! It’s time to get those New Year’s resolutions in motion. Take 30 minutes a day out of your schedule to get your body moving and watch those post holiday pounds fall off. Take your dog out for a walk or use the stairs instead of [...]

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By Ysimone and D.F. The New Year is a great time to reflect on our lives and ditch those old habits. But why does it always seem that our resolutions fizzle out as quickly as an open bottle of yesterday’s champagne? Never fear, we’ve put together some great ideas to help you make and keep [...]

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Ready for more ways to be eco-conscious this holiday season? Read on. 3. Energy-saving Christmas lights Christmas LED energy-saving light – 90% more efficient than traditional lighting! Use beeswax, soy, or palm oil candles instead of candles with stearic acid We like: Rawganique Vegan Hemp Candles 4. Root your Christmas tree in tradition Instead of [...]

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