The remits of most sporting clubs are self-explanatory – even to the layperson. Football clubs tend to enter leagues and compete against other teams; golf clubs also have competitive tournaments but are just as likely to be the scene for a gentle game between friends. And so it goes on for … [Read more...]
D’Vida Pre-Made Low Calorie Smoothie Packets
I'm 35 weeks pregnant now and trying my best to keep eating healthy even though I feel like sitting and eating a bowl of popcorn and a gallon of ice cream for dinner. I recently discovered D'Vida pre-made smoothie packets and I'm so glad I did. I have a quick, go-to option when I don't feel like … [Read more...]
Bashing Other Moms – Yay or Nay?
HuffPost Parents hits the nail on the head with their latest article What's Your Excuse for Bashing Other Moms?. I guess I live under a rock and I hadn't noticed that once again, the beautiful fitness guru and mother to three, Maria Kang was getting flack again for... *gasp* being herself. So … [Read more...]
Back To School or Back To Bootcamp?
Back to school doesn’t just mean a new routine for your children. If you are a stay at home mom, then back to school means for more time to concentrate on YOU! FINALLY! Even if it’s a brief break between the school bus pick-up and your drive to work or you get to squeeze in time before bed, all … [Read more...]
Ballroom Dance Your Cares Away
Once the leftovers from the turkey are gone, two significant thoughts always take root in my mind: "How am I going to un-do the caloric downfall that I just experienced" and "What am I going to get those hard to shop for people for Christmas?" Fortunately this year, answers for both those … [Read more...]
Review of Crocs Tone Toning Shoes
crocs tone™ delivers the benefits of toning with the comfort of crocs. The innovation lies in the three-part patent-pending crocs tone™ sole: * Sculpted outsole creates a rocker-effect while you walk that initiates key muscle activity to provide toning benefits. * Toning ring provides … [Read more...]
Would You Wear The FitFlop Superboot?
The latest addition to the FitFlop family is the new Superboot! They come in suede and leather as well as short and tall versions. The short suede style is pictured below... So what do you think? I thought they were a little off-putting at first and couldn't imagine wearing them, but I've … [Read more...]
Win A Year’s Worth of Fresh Express Salad! Giveaway!
When you are in the produce isle at the grocery store, picking out fresh fruit and veggies, do you ever wonder where the produce actually came from? Sometimes they aren't labeled and it's a mystery! Especially when it comes to salad... Does it really matter? The Food Channel thinks so. They list … [Read more...]
Adding Exercise to Your Life: The Fitness Challenge
I have a dirty little secret to share with all of you: I don't exercise. Ever. It's probably been about five years since I really did anything physical. With each passing year, however, I know that I should really do something to change the way I behave (I'm a pretty severe workaholic. I bet … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Pulse Yoga Express DVD
Congratulations to Sarah Z. for winning the Pulse Yoga Giveaway! Comment #43 chosen by Random.org If you are trying to lose weight or stay in shape, this is your lucky day because we are having another bonus giveaway this week! One reader of The Fashionable Housewife will receive a copy … [Read more...]
CelluScience Review: The Cellulite-Fighting Pill
You may remember back in mid June I said I was going to start taking the Summer Must-Have: Cellulite-Fighting Pill. It's been a little over 8 weeks now since I started taking CelluScience as directed. There was no noticeable difference at first, but I can definitely see a small improvement now. … [Read more...]
Count Me Healthy Jewelry
I'm a stay at home mom, but that doesn't mean I don't get stressed out. Some people think stay at home moms have it easy, but that's probably because they haven't watched kids for more than an hour in their life! Some days, I have all I can do to stay sane and keep my kid alive. In the process, I … [Read more...]
Summer Must-Have: Cellulite-Fighting Pill
Want to bear your thighs in public? Smooth cellulite-free legs are no longer a pipe dream! Gorgeous legs are as little as 6 weeks away with CelluScience, a clinical-strength, anti-cellulite dietary supplement that doesn't require a costly trip to a spa, heavy machinery or a magic … [Read more...]
Mom of 3 Loses 100 Pounds, Then Enters Beauty Pageant!
I was recently approached by Jill Knapp, an amazing and very inspiring woman who recently lost 101 pounds after learning she had Type 2 Diabetes. We decided to interview her so she could share her amazing story with all of you and hopefully inspire some of you to get up and get moving! Jill - … [Read more...]
FitFlops: Must Have Sandal For Summer 2009!
I loooove FitFlops because they help keep my legs toned and they are super comfortable. Perfect for traveling, going through the airport, shopping, walking, and just about anything else you do! I'm wearing these today: FitFlop Electra in Black Sequins You can get this pair or choose … [Read more...]
Just Say No to Hydroxycut!
College Candy wants you to say no to Hydroxycut! They said: If you are considering taking diet pills, more specifically, Hydroxycut, it’s time to get rid of those thoughts once and for all. The FDA recently linked their products to severe liver damage and death (yes, death!), so the makers … [Read more...]