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Jessica Smith has put this 4 DVD disc collection called “The Ultimate Workouts for Weight Loss” ON SALE for a VERY limited time for only $24.95!! Thats only $6.24 per dvd-that’s insane!! Seriously! I have all these dvds and they are AWESOME! I can’t believe you can get this set of 4 full length workouts for that price!

You can purchase it here:

The “Ultimate Workouts for Weight Loss” 4-DVD Collection set includes a complete set of FUN home workout routines designed to build metabolically active lean muscle mass, calorie burning cardio, targeted abs training and stress-relieving flexibility work.

Mix up your routine with a variety of different styles (including walking, strength training, barre, Pilates, kickboxing and more) and intensity for best results (low impact options – with the exception of our 4-Minute Tabata routine – are included throughout the workouts).

We’ve even got a free, printable suggested 30 day workout schedule for you to follow here (feel free to check it our prior to purchase to see if this plan looks right for you).

We’re offering it for a very special price but only for a limited time!

This 4-DVD Weight Loss Set includes 13 different, complete routines:

DVD #1: 10 POUNDS DOWN CARDIO ABS (86 Minutes) Cardio Abs (28 Minutes) Total Body Abs Transformer (28 Minutes) Concentrated Abs (26 Minutes) Tummy Torching Tabata (4 Minutes)

DVD #2: WALKING FOR WEIGHT LOSS, WELLNESS & ENERGY DVD (70 Minutes) Walking Warm Up (5 Minutes) High Energy Walk (30 Minutes) Power Walk (30 Minutes) Cool Down, Stretch (5 Minutes)

DVD #3: TOTAL BODY BALANCE DVD (80 Minutes) Cardio Flow (20 Minutes) Sole Sculpt (20 Minutes) Core Stretch (20 Minutes) Cardio Dance Sculpt (20 Minutes)

DVD #4: BARRE FITNESS DVD (60 Minutes) Cardio Ballet (20 Minutes) Barre Burn (20 Minutes) Floor Barre (20 Minutes)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Dumbbells (one light and one heavy set recommended), a mat and a sturdy chair. A small playground ball (optional) is used for one 20 minute barre routine.

This set regularly sells for $49.95 but we’re marking it all the way down to $24.95* only while supplies last (we’re only got a few left in stock to discount!).

*OFFER GOOD ONLY WHILE DVD SUPPLIES LAST!

I’ve completed the first week of Leslie Sansone’s 21 Days before Thanksgiving walking challenge and I didn’t miss any days! I also thought it would be fun to use a different Leslie DVD every day of this challenge.

I’ve posted below the daily walking assignment, what I got for my daily steps according to my FitBit, and what DVD I used that day.

>> Don’t forget to enter my giveaway below!!<<

Sunday November 1
3 miles/6,000 steps
9,225 daily steps
I love using the 2 pound handweights during this dvd!

Monday November 2
2 miles/4,000 steps
4,823 daily steps

Tuesday November 3
3 miles/6,000 steps
5,204 daily steps
This is her newest “Walk to the Hits” dvd.

Wednesday November 4
4 miles/8,000 steps
8,532 daily steps
I LOVE this super walk kit! It was my very first Leslie Sansone set that I got when I decided to get serious about losing weight. I’m sad that you can’t buy this kit anymore.
(NO PICTURE)

Thursday November 5
5 miles/10,000 steps
10,194 daily steps
Great music! Used the band for 2 of the miles.

Friday November 6
2 miles/4,000 steps
10,528 daily steps
(NO PICTURE)

Saturday November 7
3 miles/6,000 steps
7,763 daily steps
Used the fitcuff for the last mile of this dvd.

Sunday November 8
1 mile/2,000 steps
948 daily steps
My daily steps isn’t accurate because I forget to wear my fitbit during and after church. 🙁
This is an older dvd that you can find at the Dollar Tree. The background is totally cheesy but I liked doing the gentle 20 min evening mile before bed.

Here’s my 8 days of videos that I did!

How did you do with the walking challenge this week???

WIN a Leslie Sansone DVD! TWO WINNERS! Enter daily here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/11/21-days-before-thanksgiving-walking-challenge-enter-daily-to-win-2-winners.html

Details about the walk challenge-read here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/10/leslie-sansone-21-days-before-thanksgiving-free-walk-challenge.html

This paperback “Christmas Time” rhyming story is 18 pages long with 5 short devotions plus activity ideas at the end of the book.

I love that the message in this book is to remind us of the true meaning of why we celebrate Christmas-the celebration of the birth of Jesus!

The author does a great job with briefly sharing events leading up to and the birth of Baby Jesus in this short kids book. I found the story accurate based on biblical events.

The pictures are also fun and engaging for young readers.

I did find that sometimes the rhyming was awkward to read out loud and would have preferred that it not rhyme. Also, because I am helping my 5 year old learn how to read and recognize words; we found the font and curved sentences hard to read and follow. I didn’t feel like that made this story very “early reader” friendly.

Overall, we liked this “Christmas Time” book and will continue to read it during this Christmas season!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Aneko Press in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own. They also provided me a second complimentary copy to give away to one of my blog readers!

About the Book

Since Christmas is such a captivating time of year, it’s the perfect setting for telling children about the miracle of the Lord Jesus Christ’s birth. Using selected passages from the first chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke, Christmas Time – It’s All About Jesus tells the story of Jesus’ birth in a delightfully poetic and child-like way. The sensational illustrations create an unforgettable image, so a child can always remember the true meaning of Christmas.

As an added bonus, Pastor Russ and Sue have developed devotionals to be used by families to enrich their Christmas celebrations. These are complete with attributes and names of Jesus, questions for discussion, and activities to do as a family to share Christ with those around them. Coupled together, this story and devotionals will enhance your celebration of Christmas during the season and all year long!

You can purchase a copy of the book here:

About the Author

Sue Murray Barksdale has been a pastor’s wife, mom, and educator for over 30 years. She and her husband Russ live in Arlington, Texas, where Russ pastors the multi-site The Church on Rush Creek, a multi-site church. Sue has a BS in Elementary Education from The University of Houston and enjoys teaching at a public charter school in their neighborhood.

Russ and Sue consider their relationship with their grown children and spouses and their six beautiful grandchildren as one of the greatest blessings in life! Their desire to leave a legacy of Christ-centered lives motivated them to write this book for their own family and all the children in their sphere of influence. This is Sue’s second book, her first being G.I.F.T.S.: A Prayer Book for Kids and Those Who Love Them.

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Day 10-Tuesday, November 10:
2 Mile Walk / 30 min walk / 4,000 steps

Day 11-Wednesday, November 11:
3 Mile Walk / 45 min walk / 6,000 steps

Day 12-Thursday, November 12:
1 Mile Walk / 15 min walk / 2,000 steps

Did you know that Leslie has posted FREE, FULL LENGTH videos on her website? Just go to her website link below, sign up for a free Walk Social account, then go to full length videos. She has (10) listed; including a kids walk, 1 mile, 2 mile and 3 mile walks.
http://www.walkathome.com/walk-social/

You can also get a couple free videos from their youtube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia/videos

>>>If you are just joining the challenge or have gotten behind-here are the other day assignments:

Day 1-Sunday, November 1:
3 Mile Walk / 45 min walk / 6,000 steps
*Beginners – Just do (3) 5 Minute Walks spread out over the day

Day 2-Monday, November 2:
2 Mile Walk / 30 min walk / 4,000 steps
*Beginners – Walk (2) 10 minute sessions

Day 3-Tuesday, November 3:
1 Mile Walk in the Morning and 2 Miles later in the day / 45 min walk / 6,000 steps
*Beginners – Walk 10 mins. in the morning / 15 mins. evening

Day 4-Wednesday, November 4:
4 Mile Walk / 60 min walk / 8,000 steps
*Beginners – do (3) 10 min walks

Day 5-Thursday, November 5:
5 Mile Walk / 75 min walk / 10,000 steps
*Beginners – do (2) 20 min walks

Day 6-Friday, November 6:
2 Mile Walk / 30 min walk / 4,000 steps
*Beginners – do (2) 10 min walks

Day 7-Saturday, November 7:
3 Mile Walk / 45 min walk / 6,000 steps
*Beginners – Walk 1 Mile in the AM & 1 Mile in the PM

Day 8-Sunday, November 8:
1 Mile Walk / 15 min walk / 2,000 steps
*Beginners – Going into our 2nd week, Beginners try your best to keep up with the daily assignment, but never worry if the miles are too much, fitness increases naturally each time you walk … no need to over do it!

Day 9-Monday, November 9:
4 Mile Walk / 60 min walk / 8,000 steps
*Beginners –

Go here to ENTER DAILY to win a new Leslie Sansone DVD!
http://empowermoms.net/2015/11/21-days-before-thanksgiving-walking-challenge-enter-daily-to-win-2-winners.html

My previous blog post regarding the 21 day challenge is here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/10/leslie-sansone-21-days-before-thanksgiving-free-walk-challenge.html

Yesterday my 5 year old son and I went to our local SLEEP NUMBER store to try out the new SleepIQ kids bed.

The sales girl was very helpful and shared with me many specifics about the SleepIQ kids bed and let my son lay on it to try it out. I got to feel and look at the mattress, base, pillow, and bedding.

Some things I learned about the KIDS SLEEPIQ bed:

*2 styles to choose from -K1 or K2 (which has a head tilt feature).
*Comes in Twin, Full or Queen sizes.
*Adjustable comfort so the bed can “grow” with the child. Adjustable sleep number setting.
*The bed syncs with their sleep number app so you can see how restful or restless the child is when laying in bed.
*Alerts you if child gets out of bed.
*TILTS up which is awesome for kids with acid reflux, stomach and congestion problems!!
*Under the bed nightlight.
*Exclusive bedding collection.
*Quilted hypersoft foam provides a comfortable surface.

I liked the clean, crisp look and design of the mattress. I especially love that it has a head tilt feature because my son has alot of allergy/congestion issues and I am always trying to keep him elevated so he can breath better! I love the little features that they also offer like the under the bed nightlight and sleeping app that syncs to the bed.

You have the option of buying the mattress separate instead of buying the mattress/base set, but you have to make sure the base is very firm otherwise the K2 mattress won’t work with the tilt-meaning you can’t use your typical box spring base.

Although the price is a little high for the twin set, I saw that my store is currently offering 12 month financing, so that would make it a more budget friendly purchase. I also don’t know if you have to use exclusive sleep number bedding with their kids SleepIQ beds which may not appeal to some.

Here’s some website info about the K1 and K2 beds:

http://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/SleepIQ-Kids/p/siqkids-k1

http://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/SleepIQ-Kids/p/siqkids-k2

I really liked learning about the Sleep Number SleepIQ kids bed! My son enjoyed trying it out as well and loved getting a free kids monster sticker book just for visiting.

Go here to enter the Sleep Number SleepIQ kids sweepstakes for a chance to win a SleepIQ kids bed!
http://h5.sml360.com/-/1iabh

I was selected by Smiley360 to go to the Sleep Number store to try out and learn about the Sleep IQ kids bed and share my experience online, in exchange for a complimentary kids Sleep Number Pillow. All opinions are my own. I did not receive any compensation for this post other than a pillow.