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Fitness recap-week 1 of race training and FeFit Fitness

Posted on February 4, 2015 by EmpowerMoms

Here’s my exercise recap for last week. It was my fun, female time of the month so I tried to only take 1 day off for it, but ended up having to take 2. It was my first week trying out the FeFit fitness program and it went great! It’s tough but doable. I try to use my Leslie Sansone workouts as my “warm ups” in the mornings and to get mileage for my race training.

Monday January 26th
(15) mins/1 mile Leslie Sansone, (30) mins FeFit Toning 1.

Tuesday January 27
rest day

Wednesday January 28
(18) mins/1 mile Leslie Sansone, (16) mins FeFit Core. it was TOUGH! I had to stop halfway through because I felt terrible.

Thursday January 29
rest day

Friday January 30
(40) mins Leslie Sansone with stepper and 2 lbs hand balls.

Saturday January 31
(30)/2 miles Leslie Sansone as a family, (30) mins FeFit Lower Body 1,
(30) mins PM yoga Jessica Smith dvd with hubby before bed.

I had a good week-I’m ready to rock week 2 of FeFit and get more race training mileage in next week. How did your week go?

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Always on My Mind (Christiansen Family Book 4) by Susan May Warren review and GIVEAWAY

Posted on February 3, 2015 by EmpowerMoms

I received this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

I waited months to read this book and it didn’t disappoint! I read late into the night so I could finish the story but was sad when it did. “Always On My Mind” is book 4 in the Christiansen Family series. They do not have to be read in order or read as a series, but the character relationships will make more sense if you do.

I have enjoyed this Family and series of books so much!! I even bought the books in paperback form so I could read them again (and not just on my kindle).

Casper returns home and finds out that the girl who he still loves- is pregnant. Raina is determined to take care of herself during her pregnancy alone and does not want any outside help, which is frustrating to read. Through prayer, family love, and support; Casper and Raina decide what to do about their relationship and about the pregnancy. This book was heart wrenching and emotional in several parts as the characters dealt with betrayal, love, grief and forgiveness. I cried a couple times during this book but I liked how it ended.

The story ends with their sister Amelia coming back into town which leads the way to book 5 which I can’t wait to read!!

>>>GIVEAWAY<<<
I got an extra copy of this book to give away to one of my blog readers!
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Giveaway ends Wednesday February 11.

COMMENT BELOW with what kind of books you like to read to be entered to win a copy of “Always on my Mind”. I will use random.org to pick a winner on Wednesday evening.

Book Description
Publication Date: December 18, 2014
After a failed dig in Honduras, aspiring archaeologist Casper Christiansen heads home to Minnesota to face his unresolved feelings for Raina Beaumont, the woman of his dreams. But when he arrives unannounced on her doorstep, he receives the shock of a lifetime: Raina is pregnant with someone else’s baby.

Heartbroken, especially when he discovers the identity of the baby’s father, Casper tables his dreams and determines to be dependable for once, helping his older brother, Darek, prepare the family resort for its grand reopening. Casper longs to be the hero of at least one family story, but a never-ending Deep Haven winter and costly repairs threaten their efforts—and the future of the resort.

Worse, one of Casper’s new jobs constantly brings him into contact with Raina, whom he can’t seem to forget. A tentative friendship begins to heal fresh wounds, but can they possibly overcome past mistakes and current choices to discover a future together?

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Love at Mistletoe Inn: A December Wedding Story (A Year of Weddings Novella Book 1) by Cindy Kirk

Posted on January 31, 2015 by EmpowerMoms

Love at Mistletoe Inn is part of the year of weddings novella series.

I really enjoyed this short romantic christian story by Cindy Kirk. The characters Hope and John realize they are legally married after living separate lives for 10 years. I enjoyed that the characters put thought and prayers into their future and deciding what to do. Hope’s friend Amity is hilarious-I hope she gets her own novella. I really enjoyed Aunt Verna even though I felt like her matchmaking was totally obvious. I laughed and smiled during this story.

Book Description
Publication Date: November 25, 2014
They’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection.

Sometimes the road to happiness is paved with youthful mistakes.

Hope Prentiss didn’t go to the Harmony High School senior prom. Instead, she and John Burke drove to Boise and got married. At eighteen. But when Hope panicked after saying “I do,” the mail-order preacher assured her he just wouldn’t send in the paperwork. No forms, no marriage, no problem. Right?

Well . . .

Now, ten years later, Hope discovers that her prom-night wedding counted—and, as fate would have it, the jilted John Burke has just ridden back into town. And he’s staying with her Aunt Verna at the inn where she and Hope host weddings. Though Hope thinks she wants an annulment, a little time with John makes her think twice . . . and emotions between the more-or-less Mr. and Mrs. Burke reach a boiling point a soon as they get a moment alone.

With annulment out the window, Hope finds herself staring in the face of a divorce. But after spending some time with John and helping plan a Christmas wedding for a mystery couple, Hope begins to wonder if she really wants a divorce … or a real wedding of her own.

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I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from BookLookBloggers for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

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Wrist Digital Blood pressure Monitor with Case by Santamedical

Posted on January 31, 2015 by EmpowerMoms

I received this product complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

Tired of using a blood pressure monitor that squeezes your arm to death? This wrist blood pressure monitor would be perfect for you! Very easy to use and does the job without alot of pressure. My husband hates the arm cuffs but didn’t mind this product at all. The display is large and easy to see.

This product was shipped fast from amazon and came as described. Product comes with instructions and case to keep it in. Very pleased-great addition to our family medicine cabinet.

Product Description
Santamedical products offer clinically proven technology and are used by physicians and hospitals around the world. Compact, portable and simple-to-use, the Santamedical Blood Pressure Monitor is an advanced wrist cuff monitor with advanced technology that automatically inflates to the appropriate level (no adjustments required) while reducing measurement time. This advanced capability adds convenience and ease of use to those with conditions (such as arrhythmia) that lead to fluctuating blood pressure.

With ample memory, the Santamedical Blood Pressure Monitor stores up to 60 blood pressure readings with date and time Memory recall. Based on a wrist cuff design, the Santamedical Blood Pressure Monitor is especially helpful for users with above average arm sizes.

Backed by a 1 year warranty, the Santamedical Blood Pressure Monitor ships with 2 AAA batteries included, and user manual.

Specifications – Large LCD size, 60 groups memory function; Date and time function; Automatically inflate; Power: 2 AAA size alkaline batteries; Automatic power-off function; Measuring Range: Pressure: 30mmHg~280mmHg; Pulse: 40 to 199 times/min; Measuring Accuracy: Pressure: ±3mmHg; Pulse: ±4% of reading. For safety purpose, this device is also equipped with the function of emergency stop. This function can make users have the feeling of trust when operating this device, especially for elders.

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Reacher Grabber Pickup Tool – High Quality, Lightweight & Durable – by Reach it Grab it

Posted on January 31, 2015 by EmpowerMoms

I received this product complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

I am really impressed with the durability of this reacher grabber! It is very sturdy and hasn’t broken or bent even after a month of use by the kids. The handle and trigger are easy to grip and function.

This is a fun tool to have around the house, especially to grab things that have fallen behind the couch or tv stand. My 4 year old loves to use it to pick up items from off his floor in his bedroom. 🙂 This is a great tool for the young and old.

Product Description
The secret to eliminating hand, arm, back and knee strain…

Finding it a struggle to reach, stretch and bend? If simple tasks are no longer so easy ‘Reach it Grab it’ is the perfect solution. It’s firm and accurate grip, allows you to pick almost anything, in fact its so accurate it can pick up a cent!
The best multi-purpose reacher grabber that gives you the easy way to pick up and clean up!

• Easy to use, perfect for the old and young
• Strong grip with and non-slip jaws
• Reliable smooth mechanism made from high quality precision components
• Sturdy construction for years of happy grabbing
• Easy to use ergonomic design

Benefits of ‘Reach it Grab it’
• Improves quality of life for people with back pain including spinal injuries, arthritis, knee, hip and joint pain that would otherwise be too difficult or too painful.
• Picking up objects dropped/lost in tight spaces can be difficult even when using a normal reaching aid. Our ‘Reach it Grab it’ has a swivel head, that offers a full 90 degree turning angle, almost anywhere is accessible. For the swivel head to function, lift the head fist then twist! It’s as easy as that!
• High grade aluminium construction means that it won’t rust, making it suitable for all outdoors work including removing pond debris and litter picking.

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