Thanks Google.

well i was one of the unfortunate bloggers who completely lost their blog (as well as my entire email account) yesterday. it's finally back. better late than never i suppose. i really thought it was gone for good!!! i'm going to work on backing up all my info just in case this happens again. and also look into switching to wordpress maybe. too bad i have no clue about any of that lol but i figure if i mess around enough i can get it figured out.

anyway, just wanted to remind everyone of my giveaway for "The Ultimate Body Sculpt & Conditioning With Kettlebells" DVD. I also have a bunch of exciting giveaways coming up in the next few weeks, so definitely keep checking back!!

I'm glad to be back, I missed you all!!

xoxo,

Lindsey

Let's Get to Know Me, Shall We?

My first time participating in Getting to Know You Sunday--yippee!! If you wanna play, just answer the following questions and head on over to MannLand5's blog and link up!

1. If a person has a booger in their nose. and you can see it, do you tell them?

Family, close'ish friends, and my kids, sure. If it's a stranger, usually not. Honestly, I don't get close enough to random people to even be able to see into their nose in the first place. Besides, I'm not sure how well I could tactfully tell them to wipe their nose... Tact is certainly not one of my strong points.

2. What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about all things related to my children, and I think all mothers should be. So that answer pretty much goes without saying. Other than that, I am extremely passionate about physical fitness and health in general!

3. How long have you been blogging?

Only about a month or so!

4. What is your favorite "summer" drink?

My favorite drink in every season is water water water! I try to avoid drinking soda or juices at all. I do, however, like to splurge on sugar free iced coffees whenever my wallet allows it :-)

5. What is your favorite type of music?

I love hip hop/rap! Anything fast with a good beat. Slow music depresses me! And most hip hop music is generally funny. My all time favorite artist is Missy Elliott. Her "Under Construction" album is classic.

6. Something I do before I go to bed is......?

Oh boy. I do so much before bed! I wash my face, brush my teeth, take out my contacts, put my jammies on, check on my kids (usually twice!), check my websites and drink my herbal tea. I was just telling my boyfriend not too long ago that I am so jealous of how men just randomly fall asleep without having to go thru a huge production beforehand!

7. My Summer vacation plans are...?

I'd love to go visit my dad in Cape Cod. Or at least meet up with him around here to go sailing. I grew up on his sailboat and it's a sin how long it's been since I've been on it :-(

8. My favorite must have, can't live without, beauty product is?

I'm not real big on makeup in general, so i'm gonna have to say Chapstick! I need it to survive. That's another thing I do before bed, actually. I always always apply chapstick because it irritates me if my lips feel the slightest bit dry when I'm attempting to sleep!

Ultimate Body Sculpt & Conditioning With Kettlebells DVD Review & Giveaway!

My love of kettlebells is certainly no secret. And my admiration of a certain kettlebell instructor isn't either. So the fact that the amazing, world renowned Lauren Brooks agreed to let me host a giveaway for her "Ultimate Body Sculpt & Conditioning With Kettlebells" DVD thrills me to pieces. I LOVE preaching about the benefits of incorporating kettlebells into anyone's exercise regime. I've had SO many people asking me about what type of exercise I did to get my abs back after 2 pregnancies in less than 2 years. And the answer is so simple... I did this exact DVD that one of my lucky readers is going to win!!

Honestly, kettlebells, and this DVD specifically, are the only form of exercise I do on a regular basis, and the only exercise I've done in my entire 26 years on Earth that I haven't hated. I mean, come on... if someone like me, a girl who hated all sports with a passion and would hook gym class every single day, can get fast and noticeable results, then there is absolutely no reason you can't, too!! Lauren's instructions are clear and simple, even for someone who has never laid eyes on a kettlebell in their life. The DVD includes an exercise demonstration section where Lauren goes through a step by step instruction of every single kettlebell and body weight exercise that you need to know to turn your body into a lean, fat burning machine! Some of the moves you will quickly learn to love are: 2 handed swing, alternating swing, high pull catch & squat, mountain climbers and many more.

This DVD comes with not one, but TWO fat burning workouts. If you're a busy mom like yours truly, then you will most definitely benefit from the 12 Minute Fat Blast workout. Hard to believe, but you can get an amazing, full body workout in 12 short minutes! Anyone can find 12 minutes in their day, no matter who you are. And don't let the short time frame fool you,-- this is a sweat inducing, heart pounding cardio workout that will leave you feeling completely accomplished. The 12 Minute Fat Blast is also an excellent way to ease yourself into using kettlebells, or any type of physical exercise in general since it is Low to Medium Intensity. Once you master the 12 Minute, you can repeat it back to back for double the fun and double the fat burning!

Also included is my personal favorite, the 40 Minute Sculpt and Conditioning Workout. If you can get through this workout just one time, you will be good to go after that. 40 minutes definitely sounds intimidating, I know. But the way this workout is designed, you get plenty of rest time. For every 2 minutes of intense exercise, you get a 1 minute break. This alternates throughout the entire 40 minutes. So no matter how tough it seems at any given moment, you can always keep in the back of your mind that it is ONLY 2 minutes and then you have a full minute to catch your breath, grab some water, and save up for the next round! Not only that, but the timer on the side of the screen shows you exactly how much time you have til your next rest. And if you're like me, your eyes will stay glued to that timer and you'll be so focused on that, that your body just goes into autopilot!

(for more info on kettlebells in general, check my blog post HERE.)

I just can't say enough good things about this DVD or about Lauren Brooks herself. She is just such an amazing and inspirational woman, and my personal role model. Here is an excerpt from her website:

"Lauren Brooks is the owner of On The Edge Fitness and Co-owner of BuggyBellz. She is the creator of the worldwide selling DVD's “The Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning with Kettlebells" Volume 1 and 2. Her 2nd DVD “Baby Bells, is the first and only Kettlebell video, designed specifically for pregnant woman. Lauren is a full-time working mother of 2 beautiful young girls. Her passion for leading a healthy and active life is an inspiration for mothers, parents, and woman everywhere.

Lauren is a Kettlebell Instructor (RKC) Team Leader, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and has a degree in Kinesiology. She currently holds private and group sessions at her private indoor and outdoor studio, which is located in the beautiful Encinitas area. Lauren has also published many articles through various online magazines such as bodybuilding.com, performance menu, kettlebellinc, and Dragon Door. Lauren has appeared on NBC and is sought out all over the world for her expertise. Those who are not local are still able to benefit from Lauren’s training and nutrition services. Lauren is available for workshops, currently has clients all all over the world, which she offers services such as personalized online training programs, workouts, and nutrition programs.

In her free time Lauren enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, healthy cooking, efficient kettlebell workouts, Krav Maga, and spending precious time with her family and friends."

Lauren is a total sweetheart and has offered one of my lucky readers their own copy of "The Ultimate Body Sculpt & Conditioning With Kettlebells" DVD. A $39.99 value!!



**BUY IT**
Visit the On The Edge Fitness Store to purchase this fabulous DVD!

**WIN IT**
Visit http://www.ontheedgefitness.com/ and tell me something you learned about kettlebell workouts, or about Lauren Brooks herself that I did not mention here. (This entry is MANDATORY and must be done first!)

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES- (Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry. If it says +2, please enter two separate comments!)

* Like Lauren Brooks on Facebook. (+2)
* Like Me on Facebook. (+2)
* Follow my blog.
* Follow Lauren's Blog.
* Grab my pretty little button, post it to your blog & link me to it. (+3)
* Blog about this giveaway & link me to it. (+5)
* Follow me on Twitter. (+2)
* Tweet this giveaway. (You may do this ONCE per day!)
* Make a purchase from Lauren's Online Store (+8)

Contest open to US & Canadian residents, 18 years old and older. Contest ends 6/19/10 at 9 p.m. EST. Winner will be chosen using random.org. Be sure to leave your email address in your comment unless it's visible on your Blogger profile. (If I can't contact you, a new winner will be drawn.) Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If winner does not claim their prize in the 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen at random.

*I was not financially compensated for this giveaway. I was given a sample of the above product for review. The opinions & views expressed are that of my own and were not impacted by having received merchandise.

i'm a material girl.

and i want an ipad!! *stomps foot*

luckily, mom to bed by 8 is having a giveaway for one... so everyone send me happy, good luck thoughts pleaseeeeeeeee.

check it out!

Social Parade Follower Friday Blog Hop.

Yes, I'm aware it's currently Thursday. But I'm an impatient kinda person... and was so wishing today was Friday!! So here we go!



It's a Social Parade early at Smart and Trendy Moms! Go visit her blog to learn more! Come join in and meet some new bloggers!

Please excuse my poor excuse for a blog... I have big changes coming soon on here so hopefully my new (and old) followers will stick around til I get some things done :-)

Three Things Thursday

This is a simple enough post to join in on... Even for someone who has been run ragged by a bully of an almost 3 year old and a clingy tagalong of a 14 month old (i mean those terms in the nicest of ways, btw.) so here goes...

What are three things you splurge on?

1. caffeine... of any kind. my faves are medium sugar free vanilla iced coffees from mcdonalds. or a cinnamon iced coffee from DD. sometimes a mocha iced coffee from 7/11. and sugar free red bulls! one (or two) of them per day is definitely a major splurge!!

2. vitamins... my must haves include Max Stress B, Quantum Greens Mix, and good ol' Emergen-c. anything that supports healthy brain funtion, energy, and mental health using all natural ingredients is a necessity for me! i might as well lump my protein shakes in with this category. gotta have them to survive!

3. flip flops... yeah, admittedly not the most fun or exciting splurge out there, but it makes me happy to know that no matter what i'm wearing, i have a pair of flip flops that perfectly match my outfit. and since i basically live in my flip flops, of course i have to buy at least 2 pairs of each color at a time. unless we are talking about white flip flops, then i always buy 4 :-)

I want this!

I first heard (read) about the Soda Stream a few weeks ago and I WANT ONE. i've been bugging Ethan for one ever since... He says to wait for the giveaways to end first then we'll discuss it... hehe. But here are a few links to giveaways to win one!!

$1200 Budget Soda Stream Giveaway

Ladybug Mama of 2 Soda Stream Giveaway

Survey Junkie Soda Stream Giveaway

*fingers crossed*