Add More Ing to Your Life Review & GIVEAWAY

In her self transformation book Add More ~Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness, motivational speaker and life coach Gabrielle Bernstein shows you how to make happiness a way of life.  She provides readers with self coaching tools to discover their highest potential mentally, physically and spiritually.  With systematic, easy-to-follow steps and personal experiences, Gabrielle captures the essence of personal growth for achieving a satisfied, healthy and happy life.  This book can be helpful whether you’re looking for a total transformation or just a little happy attitude shift.

Add More ~Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness is a 30 day program of rethinking, moving and receiving with affirmations, exercise and meditation.  Gabrielle presents information that is unique because each lesson is paired with a physical activity.  The chapters break down as follows:

Chapter 1     Feeling: Surrender then Release (Dancing)

Chapter 2     Forgiving: Set Yourself Free (Jumping Rope)

Chapter 3     Balancing: Bringing Serenity Back (Rebounding/Trampoline)

Chapter 4     Mirroring: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Walking)

Chapter 5     Releasing: Romantic Illusions (intenSati/Cardio/Aerobic Dancing)

Chapter 6     Climbing: Ing Your Way to Higher Thoughts (Rock Climbing/Hiking)

Chapter 7     Stretching: Beyond the Ego’s Backlash (Yoga/Pilates)

Chapter 8     Quantum Shifting: Life’s Phone Booth Moments (“Physically Out of Your Comfort Zone” Choice)

Chapter 9     Focusing: Tuning Your Energy into a Positive Frequency (Running/Uni-Cycling/Golfing/Shooting Hoops/Archery)

Chapter 10   Knowing: The Universe has Your Back (Meditation)

Chapter 11     Manifesting: Co-Create with the Universe (Outside Moving)

Chapter 12     Adding More ~Ing to Your Life (Any Moving)

I am a self-proclaimed motivational and self help book junkie.  I love to read books that are inspiring and make me want to do more with my life.  I found this book absolutely fascinating!  Gabrielle Bernstein has a fresh style and from the moment I picked up the book, I felt as is she was sitting right next to me talking and guiding me thru each lesson.  It’s easy to take her ideas and apply them practically. My only concern (as with any self help book) is that if your like me you’ll want to start applying every idea and can become quickly overwhelmed. Listen to what Gabrielle is trying to teach you, however don’t try to do everything at once. Start off with a few ideas and once you’ve mastered them move onto the next. Follow the guidelines set in this book and you will have no problems.

Gabrielle Bernstein is so powerful and motivational and I would love to attend one of her speaking events! She is currently conducting a national speaking circuit for her book Add More ~Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness. Below you’ll find some of her upcoming appearances, however check out her website for a complete schedule of events and to RSVP.

LA Area

• 03/02/10  Lulu Lemon at 11920 San Vincente Blvd, Brentwood, CA90049  from 7-9PM
• 03/03/10  T Salon at 7111 Melrose Ave from 7-9PM

SF Area

• 03/05/10  UC Berkeley Senate Chamber Rooms in Eshlemann Hall from 11Am-2PM
• 03/05/10  Lulu Lemon at 327 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108 from 7:30-9PM
• 03/06/10  Copperfield’s Books (Napa) at 3PM
• 03/06/10   Border’s in Union Square at 7PM
• 03/07/10   Sports Basement from 1-4:30PM
• 03/08/10   Gabrielle will be a Guest on View from the Bay

On her website Add More Ing, Gabrielle links to her FREE iTunes meditation walk throughs that are a great help in learning how to meditate effectively for each chapter.  They are written in the book, but its soothing and encouraging to have her voice lead us through the steps. You can also find several video’s by Gabrielle on You Tube.

Think Gabrielle has given you a lot of inspiration and motivation yet? Wait, there’s more! Join Gabrielle on her Ning Network “Her Future” where you have the opportunity to join groups with like-minded women. Her Future is a social networking site that connects women looking for mentors with women looking to mentor. It provides women throughout the world the opportunity to to get guidance in all areas of life and to share what they have learned.

Want the chance to relax and experience personal growth? Join Gabrielle Bernstein on her trip “RECREO A VACATION WITH YOUR ~Inner Guide”. From April 14-18, escape to luxury Costa Rica resort for four days of relaxation and personal growth. Gabrielle will guide you on a journey inward to connect with your inner guide (aka ~ing), clear your negative thought patterns and celebrate yourself on an adventrous vacation. Guests can expect:

• Complete Mind/Body Cleanse. Gabrielle will Lead Workshops and Guided Meditations
• Additional Guidance with Yoga/Integrative Nutrition Expert Latham Thomas
• Daily Activities including Yoga, Surfing, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Ziplining, Hiking, Swimming, and more!
• Menu Options include Latham’s Culinary Treats: Marrying Raw Food to Coasta Rican Cuisine

For more information on this trip, check out the “Speaking” section of Gabrielle’s website Add More Ing.

BUY IT: You can purchase copies of Gabrielle’s book Add More Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders and Books a Million.

WIN IT: Gabrielle Bernstein and Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc. is giving one lucky Frugal Southern Living reader their very own copy of Add More ~Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness.

HOW TO ENTER: You MUST complete the mandatory entry below. It only takes one entry to win, however if you’d like a few extra entries you can complete any or all of the additional entries below. Note: Extra entries will only count AFTER you’ve completed the mandatory entry. Please leave a separate comment for each entry below.

MANDATORY ENTRY: Leave me a comment on 3 things that make you happy. For me it’s family, working for myself and scrapbooking.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1) Follow Gabrielle Bernstein on Twitter (1 Entry)

2) Tweet about this Giveaway (1 Entry per Day)

3) Fan Gabrielle Bernstein on Facebook (1 Entry)

4) Subscribe to Frugal Southern Living by E-mail (1 Entry)

5) Follow Frugal Southern Living on Twitter @FLSouthernSaver (1 Entry)

6) Fan Frugal Southern Living on Facebook (1 Entry)

This giveaway ends on March 15th at Midnight EST. I will pick a winner using random.org and the winner will be notified by e-mail on March 16th. I try my best to provide a timely winner notification, so please provide the same courtesy by responding within 48 hours. If the winner is not heard from within 48 hours, I will choose a new winner using random.org.

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Gabrielle Bernstein and Meryl L. Moss Relations, Inc. for Sponsoring this Giveaway!

Happy Entering and Good Luck!

Disclaimer: I did not receive any monetary compensation. However, I did receive a complimentary copy of the book Add More ~Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness to help facilitate my review and share with my readers. Opinions in the review are my honest and unbiased thoughts of this book and yours my vary.

Rainbow Brite Review & GIVEAWAY

Rainbow Brite History: Not very long ago, a little girl names Wisp lived in a colorless and unhappy world. Through courage, kindness, and friendship Wisp became Rainbow Brite and transformed an unhappy world into Rainbow Land, a magical place where all the colors in the universe are created. Now, Rainbow Brite is one of Rainbow Land’s four sky powers, characters whose magical powers determine the cycle’s of Rainbow Land’s days and seasons. With the help of her friends, her magnificent horse Starlite and her magical color belt and star scepter, Rainbow Brite travels to the far corners of the universe bringing her positive messages courage, kindness, hope and happiness to everyone she meets. No matter where you are you can always count on Rainbow Brite to make your heart a little lighter and your world a little more colorful!

If you were born and/or raised in the 80′s you might remember the girl in the middle, Rainbow Brite! She was one of my favorite childhood characters and has now made a renovated comeback for our generation of kids. My fiance’s daughter may be a little old for her, but I can’t wait to share her with my niece!

I received an interactive CD pack with games and activities to meet the new characters from Mom Select and Hallmark. The games are fun for all ages that have the hand and eye coordination to play computer games. The CD is very user-friendly and full of engaging and colorful activities. The Rainbow Brite Adventure Pack Interactive CD-Rom features include:

• Rainbow Brite Animated Short
• Games and Puzzles
• Rainbow Brite Theme Song
• Meet Rainbow Brite
• and much more!

You can also continue the fun over at Hallmark’s Rainbow Brite webpage where you’ll find additional downloads and games. You’ll find information on their brand new Rainbow Brite products which are currently available at Target and coming soon to Toys R’ Us.

WIN IT: Mom Select and Hallmark have provided me with extra copies of the Rainbow Brite Interactive CD-Rom to share with you and SIX (6) lucky Frugal Southern Living readers will win a copy.

HOW TO ENTER: You MUST complete the mandatory entry below. It only takes one entry to win, however if you’d like a few extra entries, you can complete any or all of the additional entries below. Note: Extra entries will only count AFTER you’ve completed the mandatory entry. Please leave a separate comment below for each entry.

MANDATORY ENTRY: Leave a comment and share your favorite childhood toy.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1) Follow Frugal Southern Living on Twitter @FLSouthernSaver (1 Entry)

2) Tweet about this Giveaway on Twitter (1 Entry per Day)

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3) Subscribe to Frugal Southern Living by E-mail

4) Follow Frugal Southern Living on Facebook

This giveaway ends on March 15th at Midnight EST. I will pick a winner using random.org and notify the winner by e-mail on March 16th. I try my best to provide a timely winner notification, so please provide the same courtesy by responding within 48 hours. If the winner is not heard from within 48 hours a new winner will be picked using random.org.

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Mom Select and Hallmark for Sponsoring this Giveaway!

Have Fun Entering and Good Luck!

Disclaimer: I did not receive any monetary compensation. However, I did receive a complimentary Rainbow Brite CD pack to help facilitate my review and to share with my readers. Opinions in this review are my honest and unbiased thoughts about this product and yours may vary.

StickyLife.com Review & GIVEAWAY

Whether you’re a Mom looking for something special to show love and support for your children’s school activities, a small business owner looking for self-promotional items or just enjoy personalized items, Sticky Life is the company for you! Call me a dork, but I think its fun to read the stickers and such on cars while you’re stuck in traffic or at a red light, because each sticker means something to that person or family. Sticky Life offers 14 different, customizable products at prices affordable to the average family. Some of the products available on their site are stickers, decals, temporary tattoo’s, dog tags, magnets, key chains, pin backed buttons, bumper stickers, banners and more! Other websites and local sign makers that offer some of the same kinds of products charge expensive art charges, set up fees and usually require a minimum order of a 100 in order to even make your product. I understand that at times you may want to purchase 100 of the same sticker for team promotional purposes, but for the average person wanting only one do I really need to order 100?!? I was happy to find that Sticky Life has NO art charges, NO set up fees, and NO minimum quantity requirements. They felt that people would appreciate paying less for higher quality products and by having the customer create their own products through their online design tool it eliminated the need for expensive art charges and set up fees. I am by no means a techie or have any kind of design skill, but I had the opportunity to try their online design tool and found it to be very user-friendly. It was simple to use, easy to navigate and definitely brought out a creative side I didn’t know I had!

So now you can create that awesome bumper sticker and purchase only one; create a personalized gift for a friend; or support your favorite club, team, group or player! The possibilities are endless with Sticky Life and that is why I find their motto so fitting: THINK IT STICK IT.

As part of my review, Sticky Life allowed me to create personalized items for my family. Their customer service team is really great. They were so helpful and very quick to respond with any questions I had. I ordered these items on their website using their online design tool and received them within 4 business days. First, I created something for my fiance’s daughter. She started cheerleading last year and I wanted to create something fun to show our support for her. I personalized the megaphone with her team colors, added her team name and year and a small cheerleader graphic. I was truly impressed ~ this is SO cute! She hasn’t seen this on our car yet, so we are going to surprise her next time we pick her up.

Next, my fiance helped me create a customized White Sox sticker. We started out with a baseball shape sticker (and was even able to choose the color of the baseball), added the team name, a saying my fiance told me is said every time they score, and a baseball graphic. When this came in the mail, my fiance was thrilled! (Please note in the photo there is a small spot on the sticker that is messed up. This was not caused by the company. The sticker arrived in perfect condition and this is a result of an error on our part while applying it to the car).

And finally, I decided on something for me. Aside from my blog, I own a home business so I wanted to create something that included my information but also offered flexibility in how I could use it. I decided to go with the cling. I started off with the rectangular shape static cling and chose a gray backgr0und, added my information and two graphics. I’m really happy with how this turned out, because now I can advertise while out and about. I really want to create a banner for my events and a larger vinyl sticker for the back window of my car, so I think Sticky Life will be seeing more of me!

BUY IT: You can customize and purchase your own products at Sticky Life. For those of you who can’t wait or would like to purchase something after this giveaway ends, you can use code: FrugalLiving for 25% off your entire purchase.

WIN IT: Sticky Life is giving one lucky Frugal Southern Living reader a $50 Gift Code! Please keep in mind that the winner is still responsible for shipping and tax (typically less than $2).

HOW TO ENTER: You MUST complete the mandatory entry below. It only takes one entry to win, however if you’d like a few extra entries you can complete any or all of the additional entries below. Note: Extra entries will only count AFTER you’ve completed the mandatory entry. Please leave a separate comment below for each entry.

MANDATORY ENTRY: Check out the other products available on Sticky Life’s website and comment on what you’d buy with a $50 gift code.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1) Fan Sticky Life on Facebook AND Comment on their Wall (2 Entries)

2) Follow Sticky Life on Twitter ( 1 Entry)

3) Tweet about this Giveaway on Twitter ( 1 Entry per Day)

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4) Subscribe to Frugal Southern Living by E-mail (1 Entry)

5) Fan Frugal Southern Living on Facebook (1 Entry)

6) Follow Frugal Southern Living on Twitter @FLSouthernSaver (1 Entry)

This giveaway ends March 12th at Midnight EST. I will pick a winner using random.org and will notify the winner by e-mail on March 13th. I try my best to provide a timely winner selection, so please provide the same courtesy by responding within 48 hours. If winner is not heard from within 48 hours, I will re-draw using random.org.

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Sticky Life for Sponsoring this Giveaway!

Have Fun Entering and Good Luck!

How Tuesday- January 5, 2010

How to Save Money with Medical & Dental Clinical Trials

     Ok, so I posted my very first daily post yesterday and today we are continuing with “How Tuesday”! I’m complied some information for you on how to save money on medical and dental expenses”. Stay tuned for more how to tips each Tuesday.

NOTE: I have not personally dealt with any of the companies listed below. I’ve pulled information from the internet in an effort to have a starting point for you to find the companies you’d like to work with.

Save on Medical Expenses

     Sign-up for Medical Clinical Trials. Clinical trial volunteers are essential to the development of new therapies. Your participation could potentially benefit others by increasing knowledge about a disease and its potential treatments. You may be one of the first patients to experience positive results from a new therapy that may one day relieve or eliminate an illness. In addition, with most companies, you will receive personalized medical treatment, free study medication and laboratory tests. Companies will also reimburse you for your travel expenses. Aside from the few companies I’ve listed below, I would also check with your local medical universities and ask about their upcoming clinical trials. Here’s a few companies to get you started:

• Access Clinical
• Avastra Clinical Trials
• Center Watch
• Children’s National Medical Center
• Clinical Connection
• Clinical Trials
• Meridian Clinical Research
• Novartis Clinical Trials

     Donate Blood. Not only does donating blood save lives, there are benefits for you as well. I will research this a little more to see if it’s just my area or for all donations, but when you donate blood you can actually save money on all blood services for you for the next 12 months! Need a blood test for medical reasons and there is a co-pay for your insurance? If you’ve given blood, this co-pay is covered. Currently, only about 3 in 100 Americans donates blood. I have tried several times, but unfortunately every time I go they are not able to because of my small veins. I keep trying hoping that I’ll get to donate. Check http://www.redcrossblood.org/ or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to find a local donation location. You can also check eligibility requirements HERE.

     Donate Plasma. Ok, so this one may not save you money, but in some areas it could pay you! I have not looked into how much they pay, but check out the websites below or call your local center to ask about paid plasma donation.

• BioLife Plasma Services
• BioMat USA
• DCI Biologicals
• Mayo Clinic
• Plasma Care

Save on Dental Expenses

     Sign-up for Dental Clinical Trials. Just like the medical clinical trials, you can receive some of the same benefits by participating in dental clinical trials. Some of the companies will be the same as above and a few new ones. If your lucky enough to have a dental teaching school near you, check for prices on dental work. You’ll receive great care (as students are working with dentist), help students learn their career, and receive discounted dental work!

• American Dental Assocation
• Center Watch
• Clinical Connection
• Clinical Trial Search
• Dental Clinical Trial
• Dental Professional
• NIDCR

52 to Fabulous

Working Towards MY Fabulous-ness!

    I LOVE participating in challenges. This is the 4th one I’ll be starting since January 1st this year! I think I’ll limit it to that, for now. I find that getting involved with others that have similar goals can be motivating, inspiring, helpful and most of all provides accountability!

     Two wonderful women Cassie and Linda have created “52 to Fabulous” and encourage women to join in for the next 52 weeks to work towards a better you. If you’ve seen my homepage, you’ll know I have ALOT of New Years Resolutions to accomplish this year. This is definately going to help me break it down a little more where it will be manageable and accomplishable! Don’t forget to subscribe to their Weekly Newsletter. You’ll receive the weekly challenges and motivation by e-mail.

     Each month has been broken down into topics to help improve your life. It’s time to start making those changes and getting what you really want! The topics given are a guideline. Everyone participating will be working on different goals within the topic. For example, the first month is “Fabulous Beginnings”. I will be working on my two home businesses this month. Since I’ve not done much in the last few months with my Mary Kay business and my blog is new, this is the perfect chance for a “fabulous beginning”.  Now this could mean something totally different to you. A fabulous beginning could be to quit smoking, improve your relationships, or anything else you can come with. Make it something YOU want to achieve!

12 FABULOUS Monthly Topics

• January- Fabulous Beginnings
• Feburary- Fabulous Organization
• March- Fabulous Fitness
• April- Fabulous Food
• May- Fabulous Style
• June- Fabulous Fun
• July- Fabulous Hobbies
• August- Fabulous Finances
• September- Fabulous Family
• October- Fabulous Health
• November- Fabulous Home
• December- Fabulous Blogging

     I’ll be posting the weekly challenges here as well as my involvement. I’d love to have you join me! Can’t participate in all 52 weeks? No problem! Participate in the weeks you can. Leave a comment letting me know you’ll be participating.

Improve Yourself 2010

 

     Need a little help with accountability for those New Year’s Resolutions? How about a little friendly competition?! I love to set new goals each year, but have found that by January 5th I’ve already broken them. If your like me and need the extra oomph, check out the awesome “Improve Yourself 2010” challenge by Engaged Married.

     You’ll be able to give and receive motivation and accountability as your strive to accomplish one goal from your New’s Years Resolutions. The challenge will start January 3rd (it’s okay if your just joining today) thru February 27th. Still need a little more oomph? How about PRIZES! Check them out HERE to see what each week’s prizes are. There are some awesome prizes available, including the Grand Prize of $100 Amazon.com gift card!

     In order to JOIN in on this challenge, you MUST join by TONIGHT. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about this site before or you would have known way ahead of time. Once you’ve joined, head over to the Week 1: Goal Setting Post. Here you’ll need to choose which ONE area you will focus on during this challenge and lay out specific goals on how you will accomplish it (this also MUST be completed by TONIGHT). Next, you’ll just comment each week’s post with your progress. That’s it!

     Now, in order to be included in the prize drawings you will need to do two things. First, subscribe to Engaged Marriage by either RSS or EMAIL.  You can participate even if you choose not to subscribe, but as an incentive to fully participate, prize giveaways will be LIMITED to those that are subscribed! By subscribing, you’ll also ensure that you don’t miss any posts and the accountability that they bring. Second, Become a fan of “Engaged Marriage” on FACEBOOK.  The discussion area of this page will serve as the private forums for the contest.  Within the discussion area, you’ll be able to share information, gives tips and motivation, and socialize with others striving to meet their goals.

     I’ll be posting my involvement and progress here. Will you be joining me? If you’ve missed the deadline for this challenge, you can still participate (without the prizes, sorry) in my “All New You” challenge. Details shortly.

January 5- Coupon Divas

     Coupon Divas is one of the first websites I started following for information on printable coupons and online coupon codes. You’ll find several useful links including contests, coupons, current sales, freebies, product reviews, information on where kids can eat free, and more. Visit Coupon Divas to take advantage of all her wonderful deals and coupon links. You can also follow her on TWITTER, fan “Coupon Divas” on FACEBOOK, and/or subscribe to her website via E-MAIL on the homepage.

My Top 5 Picks for Current Deals on Coupon Divas:

• Croc’s Deal of the Day
• Target Deal: Leapfrog Tag Books for $5.99
• FREE Coffee at Pilot Travel Centers
• Alli $10 Printable Coupon and GNC Online Promotions
• Walgreens $10 off $25 Photo Gifts Plus FREE Shipping

January 4- Shop 4 Freebies

     Shop 4 Freebies is a website that, hence the name, brings you the best of freebies!  Check out their website for a full list of offers. You can also find some very helpful tips on Freebie Hunting and Money Saving. Follow them on TWITTER and/or subscribe to their website via      E-MAIL on the homepage, so you don’t miss any future offers.

My Top 5 Picks for Current Deals on Shop 4 Freebies:

• FREE Orthopedic Kit with Ice/Heat Pack
• FREE Atkins Starter Kit
• Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Kit for Kids
• Volpi Italian Meat VIP Club
• Hard Rock’s All Access Program

January 3- Deal Seeking Mom

     Deal Seeking Mom is another website I followed before getting into the blogosphere. I love how easy it is to follow all the deals on her website If you are new to couponing and want to take advantage of the deals at Walgreens and/or CVS, check out her website! Under the “Drug Stores” and “Walmart” tabs at the top, you’ll find a how-to section that explains how to coupon at each store (because each store has it’s own couponing policy). She also breaks down the deals into weekly and monthly deals, so you don’t miss anything. You’ll find information on how to save money at the grocery store under the “Grocery Grab”, as well as coupon and giveaway links, and a forum to help you connect with other frugalista’s. Deal Seeking Mom is a great site! Don’t forget to follow her on TWITTER and/or subscribe to her website via E-MAIL.

My Top 5 Picks for Current Deals on Deal Seeking Mom:

• FREE $15 Proctor & Gamble Coupon Booklet from Save-a-Lot
• New Gevalia Offer: 3 Coffee Flavors and Travel Mug for $3 (Free Shipping)
• Article: Stretch Your Budget with Surveys
• $5 Magazine Subscription Offers
• $10 Mail-in-Rebate WYB $30 in Johnson & Johnson Products PLUS Coupons

January 2- My Savings

     My Savings is a great website to find the best freebies, samples, coupons, rebates, and the occasional sweepstakes. I have taken advantage of MANY of the offers posted on this website. Don’t forget to check out their Community Forums while your there. Registration is required, but FREE. Two Mail-in-Rebates currently listed on their website are $10 Phillips Energy Savings Light Bulbs and $10 Naked Juice. This is only a sample of what you’ll find, so be sure to visit My Savings in order to view all of the great deals available. Be sure to follow them on TWITTER also!

My Top 5 Picks for Current Deals on My Savings:

• AMF Bowling e-Club FREE Game Coupon
• Think Marriage Love Letters Kit
• Universal Studios FREE Movie Screening Tickets
• Lucy Store FREE Pair of Socks
• FREE Personalized ESPN Poster

     Other Money Saving Links Available: FREE Veria Relaxation Pack, FREE Nestle Crunch Bar, FREE 16×10 Wall Portrait at Picture Me, Organic Valley Coupons and MANY more!