Smelly Washer Cleaner Review (My New Best Friend)

When we purchased our new home we were super excited to have a new front-load washer- well after a few uses we werent so excited anymore. We started noticing a funny smell, particularly in our towel loads. We tried everything and nothing seemed to work- until now- introducing my new best friend: Smelly Washer Cleaner!!! Simple to use, works FABULOUSLY, and is all natural!

I admit, I probably (ok I do) know the reason our washer started to get that funny smell. I accidentally left a load of towels in the washing machine for an entire WEEK. Yes an entire week-doh! DH was back home visiting family and I apparently put washing on the back burner. Well we were having a heck of a time getting the smell out of the machine- until we started using Smelly Washer Cleaner!!! 

Smelly Washer Cleaner is used by adding a level cap (1 tbsp.) to a hot setting and allowing the cycle to complete. Most users find this will remove odor from any top or front loading washer. Worse cases will need more than 1 cleaning and even soaking to remove the odor-causing buildup. For more information read our featured articles on their blog page. After the clothes washer has been cleaned it's time to concentrate on removing that offensive mildew smell from your towels and clothing!

The advantages of Smelly Washer Cleaner over competitors are                          

• Smelly Washer Cleaner is all natural!  They use no dyes or fragrances!       
•  Each bottle contains 24 treatments compared to 1-3 per industry standards-thats enough to last you an ENTIRE year!
• Smelly Washer Cleaner will also safely and easily remove odor-causing mold from towels and clothing after the washer has been cleaned.

Head on over to the Smelly Washer website to get more information or to pick yourself up some of their fabulous products! In addition to their awesome Smelly Washer Cleaner, they also offer Smelly Towel Cleaner, and Smelly Dishwasher & Disposal Cleaner. All are simple to use and work great! Stay tuned for full reviews of all the Smelly Washer products and an upcoming giveaway!

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P90X Legs & Back Review & Kitty Litter Cake

Cake Order: I have to admit this is pretty gross but hey I aim to please. Ordered for someones boss' birthday. I hope she liked it LOL. Its a classic white cake, peaches & cream filling, and peach buttercream, topped w/ tootsie rolls & cookie crumbs....yum? lol

P90X Legs & Back Advice: So since I dont have a pull up bar I had the genius idea to put a stretchy band over the door- bad idea. Bad idea as in: DO NOT DO THIS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU DO THIS. LOL you know that band snapped back in my face as hard as it probably could. Then (somehow) rebounded or slipped from my face to my chest smacking that as hard as could be. My lips were numb (& huge and swollen) and I had a HUGE welt across my face & chest. I was literally shocked and appalled as if someone had actually slapped me. LMAO maybe it was Tony...

Today's Review: P90X Legs & Back
Tony Horton, 2004 **** (3.5 of 5 stars)

This is a 59 minute lower body & back workout. Tony works out w/ 3 backgrounders in a dim gym set. You will need dumbbells or a band, a chair, and a pull up bar or band for this workout. I dont have a pull up bar and dont have a stable area to loop the band so I just did row variations- which was fine. One backgrounder provides modifications. This dvd also has Ab Ripper X on it which I will review separately later.

This workout is set up to do 20-25 reps of most of the exercises. Most of the lower body work is unweighted- you can easily grab dumbbells to up the intensity. They show pull ups w/ a chair to assist, w/out a chair and band pullups (though you still need something sturdy to hook your band to).

Exercises include: a warmup and LONG stretch, elevated rear leg lunges, calf raise squats, body wt skater, wall sit, plenty of pull up and chin up variations, side lunge, dips, toe lunges, chair pose, static lunge w/ a rear leg shift, low pliet walk, calf raises, 1 leg hop squats, lunge kick combos, and ends with a cooldown & stretch.

I rate this a high intermediate workout for the lower body and I even added weights to many of the lower body exercises. As far as back- its gotta be advanced if you are able to do the pullups- since I did row variations, it wasnt as challenging. I think you could easily make this advanced by adding poundage to the lower body work. This workout moves right along but is not rushed at all. Tony provides plenty of different exercises and new spins on exercises that there is no boredom and the time really goes by quickly.

Today's Tip: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

Your comfort zone that is. What is your 'typical' routine, workout or otherwise? Lately, I've been seeking out things that will challenge me both physically, mentally and even spiritually. I'm trying to meditate longer in the morning, or find time to drink tea and just sit and be quiet. I did a kick *ss ViPR class at Equinox in Los Angeles (I couldn't sit on a toilet for days! But it was a *good* sore!) and I recently attended yoga workshops that cracked a door to unchartered territory which I'm yearning to discover. It's scary because I have no knowledge of where these new paths will lead, or worse, lead me down a path that is completely different then one I envision for myself. But I'm going to try to push past the fear and blow that door wide open. Will you do it with me? What brings up fear for you? Let's face it together. Read more on LivWhole.com


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Two Belles Fitness Giveaway: VMV Hypoallergenics Cosmetics

Introducing a fantastic cosmetics (and much more!) company: VMV Hypoallergenics!! VMV Hypoallergenics offers Fabulous color. Flawless coverage. Skintelligent beauty. Paraben + Preservative-Free. Most are dye-free, too! With virgin coconut oil for moisturization and anti-aging benefits; antioxidants, plus monolaurin for acne control. Perfect for sensitive or breakout prone skin! All the beauty- none of the irritants! In honor of their breast cancer awareness campaign they had going last month- they are sponsoring this fabulous giveaway!

Keep reading & enter to win on Two Belles Fitness to score your very own: VMV Hypoallergenics Lip Gloss, Eyeshadow Duo, and fabulous pink passport wallet!!!

Two True Hues Eyeshadow Duo:
VMV Hypoallergenics Two True Hues Eyeshadow Duo in two gorgeous shades: a fair pink and a shimmer eggshell- will perfectly accent your eyes for a day in the office or a night on the town. The shades perfectly compliment each other and look fabulous on light or dark eyes.

Intense color in expert duos. Stunning and skincredibly kind. Validated Hypoallergenic: VH -76/76. 100% All-Types-Of-Fragrance-Free. 100% Dye-Phthalate-Paraben + Preservative-Free. Non-Comedogenic. Non-Drying. Non-Darkening. Usage + Patch-Tested. The winner of this giveaway will win their very own VMV Hypoallergenics Two True Hues Eyeshadow Duo!

Lip Glitter Gloss:
VMV Hypoallergenics Lip Glitter Gloss in a gorgeous sublty glittery shade that is perfect to compliment most all skin tones, wardrobes, and hair colors. This shade is gorgeous on me and exactly what I would have picked out myself. Not too bold but plenty of fabulous color and shine! And of course its good for your lips! I have picky sensitive lips but my lips (thankfully) love VMV Hypoallergenics Lip Glitter Gloss so I am wearing it right now!

Refreshingly friendly glitterati. Validated Hypoallergenic: VH -76/76. 100% All-Types-Of-Fragrance-Free. 100% Dye-Phthalate-Paraben + Preservative-Free. Non-Comedogenic. Non-Drying. Non-Darkening. Usage + Patch-Tested. The winner of this giveaway will take

VMV Hypoallergenics Pink Passport Wallet:
And to top it all off the winner of this giveaway will get their very own fabulous  VMV Hypoallergenics Pink Passport Wallet in honor of last month being breast cancer awareness month! Functional, trendy, and sophisticated! Perfect for your passport, use as a wallet, or use instead of purse! Plenty roomy but small enough to fit in your handbag.  Show your support of breast cancer awareness all year long with this lovely passport wallet.

Want to win all these wonderful VMV Hypoallergenics goods? Enter on Two Belles Fitness!

Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm on  11/18/2011 and the winner will be selected using random.org random number generator and annouced on  11/20/2011. Contest open to US Residents (No PO Boxes)! Good Luck!

We received samples of these products to review. We were in no other way compensated for our honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are oury own. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. We can not be held responsible for user errors in entering this contest, shipping errors, postage errors, damage in transit, or undelivered prizes.

GIVEAWAY: RapidFire Results: A Total Body Kickboxing Workout & Weighted Gloves!

Today's giveaway is courtesy of Susan Chung, creator & instructor of: RapidFire: Results: A Total Body Kickboxing Workout, 5th Degree Chung Do Kwan Certififed Tae Kwon Do Master, 4th Degree World Tae Kwon Do Federation Certified, Licensed Official with the National AAU Tae Kwon Do Program Class E, ISCA CertifIed Aerobic Kickboxing Instructor, AFFA certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, USA Gymnastics Safety Certified Instructor, Former black belt women's forms and sparring champion, Triathlete, More Magazine's Half Marathon Competitor, and mother of two Children! 

Keep reading and enter to win RapidFire: Results: A Total Body Kickboxing Workout and a pair of the fantastic weighted gloves they use in the workout!!!

Review:  RapidFire: Results: A Total Body Kickboxing Workout

Susan Chung, 2011 ***** (5 of 5 stars)

Susan leads this 77 minute workout in a kickboxing gym with 4 background exercisers. This dvd is chaptered exceptionally well and includes plenty of great premixes. This workout requires dumbbells and an optional medicine ball &  weighted gloves are also used. One exerciser shows beginner & equipment modifications and one shows advanced modifications. 

Rounds 1-4 are kickboxing & cardio drills- (optional weighted gloves), round 5 is a lighter weight metabolic weight section (dumbbells), and round 6 is a standing & floor core section (med ball). 

There are lots of different punches & kicks put together into moderately choreographed routines. Susan adds in intensity bursts throughout to get the heart rate up. Cardio: punches & kicks, flying kicks, knee strikes, skater & punch, jump & kick, 180 jumps, burpee Mt climbers, jacks. Strength work: squat & lat raise & kicks, pliet upright row add a hop, lunge and bi curl, squat & hammer curl, curtsy & tri work, squat overhead press, etc. Core work: weighted elbow to knee pull down, weighted twist, med ball chops, V sit & crunch ball toss, oblique ball press, sit up w/ ball chop, etc. And the workout includes a warmup & cooldown.

I would rate this a solid to high intermediate workout. that is very easy to amp up or down to suit the needs of most all exercisers. Susan is obviously a pro-kickboxer and has a fantastic on-screen presence. I really like her personality. She does a great job of incorporating higher intensity moves into fun kickboxing combos to keep the heart rate up. I received this dvd to review. 

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Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm on 11/25 and the winner will be selected using random.org random number generator and annouced on 11/27. Remember 2 entries = 2 comments (so for blogging about this you would leave 5 separate comments). Contest open to US Residents! Good Luck!

I received a sample of this product to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.  I can not be held responsible for shipping errors, postage errors, damage in transit, or undelivered prizes.

P90X: Plyometrics Review & Wilton Goods

From Before: I did this Wilton forum thing and for my participation I got a $100 prize pack from Wilton. I got all these awesome goodies!  I didnt have any of them yet so very cool. I cant wait to try them out :) Theres a bunch of stuff- a gumpaste tool kit, various fondant molds, a fondant press, & a water brush!

Great News: I applied to become a Wilton instructor (to teach cake decorating classes) & I got accepted. I'm in their database now so when/if a position becomes available in my area they will call me. Hopefully something will come up that I can do along with my current job soon!

Today's Review: P90X Plyometrics Review
Tony Horton, 2004 ***** (4.5 of 5 stars)

This is a 58 minute cardio workout led by Tony in a dim gym set with 3 background exercisers. You will only need an optional chair for this workout. One exerciser shows modifications and Tony offers mod's & encourages resting when needed. There is a countdown timer for the workout and specific exercise duration on the bottom of the screen.

This workout includes a lot of high impact, high intensity exercises but Tony does a great job of mixing in plenty of lower impact & lower intensity exercises keeping it very doable. Each round consists of three 30 second higher intensity exercises, 1 60 second lower intensity exercise, repeated and then followed by a rest break.

Exercises include: a warmup and stretch, jump squat, skater, high swing kick, floor touch 180 jumps, circle run, plyo lunges w/ pulses, frog hops, squat jacks, long leaps, rock star jumps, lo shuffle, low 180 jumps, squat hops to floor touch, monster & normal tire run, and military march. Concludes with some sports moves: pitch & catch, jump shot, football drill, and a cooldown & stretch.

I rate this an advanced workout but not super advanced- it is very doable and there are plenty of lower intensity exercises added in. Tony is chatty but I dont find him annoying at all-actually amusing. The time really flys in these workouts and Tony keeps everything moving along smoothly. Plenty of different exercises to prevent boredom but not at all scattered.

Todays Tip: Healthy Drink- Nutty Smoothies

Nuts, which are high in protein and fiber, make a healthy afternoon snack, but they're also nourishing whipped into a smoothie. According to certified nutritionist Angela Pifer, smoothies made using ingredients like cashew milk, protein powder, and nut butter help elevate your blood sugar levels. “A 3 p.m. slump is not innate to us,” Pifer says. “Since food gives us energy, it’s more of a problem with our blood sugar dropping.” Read more on Shape

Today's LOLz:

ZONE Diet GIVEAWAY: TWO Weeks of ZONE Diet Food (THREE Winners!)

I recently had the pleasure to review the Zone Diet! I started last Monday. I have not been hungry-that is my #1 pet peeve. Well more than a pet peeve- I wont do it, and it wont work for me if I have to be hungry. I absolutely despise being hungry so the Zone Diet is making a FABULOUS impression on me (and my scale-wooooot!)! The ZONE Diet magic is that they replace carbs with protein in their breads, pastas, granola's, and other delicious ZONE Diet products!

Keep Reading and enter to win TWO weeks worth of Zone Diet foods! Everything you need to whip yourself into shape before the holidays start! This is a $179.00 retail value prize package and there will be THREE WINNERS! You wont want to miss out! I am seriously considering purchasing another round of ZONE Diet foods to keep up this momentum- I seriously adore not being hungry :) The food tastes good- love the bagels, granola, and cookies (YUM) the most- but am really enjoying it all. The super easy recipes are fast and dont require a ton of extras- mostly just produce.

The Zone Diet foods (soft pretzels, flat breads, cookies, pasta, orzo, granola, bagels, and other delicious foods) replace the carbs with protein! Making otherwise off limits foods not only available to you at every meal but now good for you! One thing I really really like about the plan is that since the Zone Diet foods have the protein built in- you dont have to add in expensive proteins to your meals (chicken breast & salmon filets are not cheap!) And because the Zone Diet foods contain protein- you stay fuller longer!!! The Zone Diet comes complete with everything you need: Zone Diet foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a daily snack, a meal plan, a recipe book, and Zone Diet vitamins. Check out the huge variety of delicious & filling Zone Diet food options. 

Keep reading for more information about the Zone Diet:

See and feel the difference in just 2 weeks!

Weight loss has never been easier. You are eating the foods you like to eat and not feeling hungry between meals. That's the Zone promise. Each ZoneFast™ Weight-Loss Package contains a variety of popular breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items along with our structured meal planner to help you get acquainted with preparing your Zone meals and put you on the fast track to losing weight.

What is the Zone Diet?

Surprisingly, it is not what you think. The Zone Diet is a way of life that helps you lose fat and increase wellness by reducing cellular inflammation. It's cellular inflammation that is the underlying cause of not only weight gain and the acceleration of chronic disease, but also the reason behind decreasing physical, emotional, and mental performance.

The Zone Diet was developed by Dr. Barry Sears, one of the world's leading authorities on the hormonal effects of food and their effect on cellular inflammation. At Zone Labs we continue to create a number of unique dietary products that make it easier to follow the Zone Diet. If you want to retake control of your life, then reducing cellular inflammation is your necessary first step. When you are ready, we can help.

Zone Protein

The secret of weight loss lies in continual hunger control. Zone Protein makes this possible with the least effort on your part. Our patented baking technology creates Zone Protein by cross-linking carbohydrates to protein. All of our Zone Foods contain 14 grams of Zone Protein.

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Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm on 11/25/11  and the winner will be selected using random.org random number generator and annouced on 11/27. Contest open to US Residents! Good Luck!

I received a sample of this product to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I can not be held responsible for user errors in entering this contest, shipping errors, postage errors, damage in transit, or undelivered prizes.

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