Recently I was introduced to a wonderful company that goes by the name of ONEHOPE Wine. ONEHOPE Wine sells many varieties of wine and are some of the best wines I've ever tasted - but that's not even the half of it. HALF of their profits are donated to partner charities with every bottle sold. In a mere 5 years the company has donated over $750,000 to some very worthy charities. Company with a Mission Sometimes people find causes, other times causes find people. Such is the case with the founders of ONEHOPE. ONEHOPE was started by eight friends who turned what started as a personal mission to help out a friend with her fight against cancer into a thriving business which is founded on a very basic, but compelling principle: giving back is good business. The eight founders started the company working out of their living rooms and selling wine out of the back of their trunks. Since the inception of the company in June 2007 the company has grown from 0 to well over 40,000 cases … [Read more...]
Weeding out the Negative –
So I mentioned it before, I am a book worm. I have a huge collection of self help books because that's what I enjoy (I will gladly analyze you free of charge, lol). I not only like to figure out why I'm feeling or acting a certain way, but I also want to know why others are. One of my most favorite books ever is Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good For You, and Avoid Those That Aren't; by Henry Cloud and John Towsend. Now this dynamic duo has written quite a few awesome books including the Boundaries series (including one for kids!) But Safe People is an awesome book for those of you who are unsure how, (or even who) to weed out of your life. I have always been (up until recently that is) been a person who really cares what others think about me. I would honestly work hard trying to get the person who I thought didn't like me, or who I offended, or who was always saying negative things, to like me, accept me, forgive me... I would go out of my way for people who … [Read more...]
Huston Woods Annual Apple Butter Festival Oct. 6th & 7th
This weekend is the annual Apple Butter Festival at Huston Woods State Park in Oxford, OH. The festival will take place at The Pioneer Farm located at 6924 Brown Road, Oxford, OH 45056. The 49th annual festival is sponsored by the Oxford Museum Association with proceeds going to the maintenance and preservation of its properties (which includes the Pioneer Farm) and educational outreach. The stirring will take place and the sumptuous aromas will float over the Pioneer Farm at Hueston Woods State Park from 10:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7. The admission fee is $2.00. There is no charge for children under 12. The apple butter contains mostly peeled apples and apple cider. If you get there early, you might get some warm apple butter. Visitors are welcome (not to young, though) to come and help stir and can the product. Kettle corn, funnel cakes, and crafters with goods for sale will be available. Fresh cider is produced in New … [Read more...]
Military Diet Adventures
So my sister & I were pinning our way through Pinterest one day, and found an interesting Pin about a "Military Diet- lose 10 lbs in 3 days!" I scoffed at the thought thinking, "yeah sure, just like all the other diets claim to eat this, drink that, and lose all this weight. There is no way." But my sister had other plans she decided that she was gonna' give it a shot - and I was gonna' be along for the ride! I have to admit I was very skeptical about the whole thing - but my husband said it was done when he was in boot camp (and of course his skinny rear got extra rations), and that it really worked. So we started Day 1 yesterday. I can tell you right now a lot of it is mind over matter! I regularly eat low calorie and healthy, but to be told what to eat when to eat it and how to eat it was a bit new to me. This was our breakfast menu for Day 1: 1/2 Grapefruit, 1 Slice of Toast, 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter, and Coffee or Tea - I can honestly say I've never eaten … [Read more...]
Sibu Beauty Product Review & Giveaway
Thanks to Sibu Beauty I got to review some of their awesome products! Sibu is part of the Seabuckthorn Company. They produce and sell oil,oil capsules, tea, lotions,creams, soap, and other wonderful beauty products. I was super impressed will all the products they have and that everything they offer is made of the highest quality Himalayan Seabuckthorn on Earth! I know your gonna ask - WHAT EXACTLY IS IT?? It is a berry that is edible and extremely nutritious. It is an active ingredient in many anti-aging skin care products. (Hello, paging Dr. Oz!) Sea buckthorn is a multi-purpose botanical ingredient that offers skin-soothing benefits in addition to medicinal properties. The plant which grows in central Asia and eastern Europe produces an orange-colored fruit, with pulp and seeds that create a nutrient-packed oil when ground up. Sufferers of skin conditions like eczema and rosacea may find relief in formulas that contain this additive. I’m currently using a set of skincare … [Read more...]
Hotel Transylvania – in theaters 9/28
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world's most famous monsters -- Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more -- to celebrate his daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem -- but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis. Don't forget to get your tickets for this weekend showing, you can also save $5 when you buy 4 or more to this movie thru Fandango. If you hit the theaters up this weekend, feel free to share your thoughts on the movie! We'd love to have your feedback! … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday – Beachbody here I come..
So here we are on our way into Fall.. Bathing suit bodies no longer a worry, no constant mirror looks at your arms wondering if you should really be wearing that tank or halter top, time to break out the hoodies and jeans, right?? Yes..and NO! I love the fall and the clothes it brings with it, but this is the absolute best time to get yourself ready for next summer. Instead of making your resolution in January, how about now?? For some reason fall and winter have always been the easiest times for me to lose weight, and keep on track. Maybe it's the cool air, or the fact that I can hide away in my sweats until I see the changes that keep me going. Either way, I have committed myself to a 90 day challenge with some friends doing the Team BeachBody fitness plan. Just looking through the success stories gives me the motivation to give it 110%. Have you tried any of the Beachbody fitness work outs? What is your favorite and why?? … [Read more...]
Saving at Disney
I'm sure a lot of you know, I have been wanting to take my kids to Disney for a few years now. Well after some discussion with my husband we decided next year IS THE YEAR!! I am soo excited, and I've already started looking into the things we can do while we are there - and of course, how to save money when we are there! Here are a few tips that I've found that can save you while your there: AVOID souvenir shops in the park, you can get the SAME souvenir's at outside stores for 1/2 the price Pack snacks — you can bring food and water inside!! Keep a cooler in the car, so you can 'trade out' your empty bottles! Consider booking a Disney value-priced resort for less than $100 per night. Perks include free transportation and extra park hours. Disney has thousands of such rooms. You save $14 per day on parking and can easily leave for a meal or a nap, then return. Get a map at the entrance to guide you through your day. Take advantage of the free FastPass option to avoid … [Read more...]
Finding Nemo 3D Opening Sept. 14th
We were lucky enough to see a screening of Finding Nemo 3D this past weekend. It is hard to believe that the original was released almost 10 years ago. My daughter wasn't even a year old yet; And now I was able to take all 3 of my children to see it on the big screen. The magic of the movie hasn't changed - it's just better if it's bigger! =) They also came out with a really cool app the Finding Nemo 3D Scavenger Hunt Nemo and his friends have gone missing, and it's up to you to find them! Dive into a Facebook scavenger hunt to find Nemo, Dory, Crush, and all of your favorite Finding Nemo friends, and unlock buried treasure along the way. If you need a little help, you can ask for a hint from your Facebook friends. Disney never disappoints. Don't forget to buy your tickets for this weekend! … [Read more...]
Newport Aquarium – Sweet Pea the Shark Ray’s Birthday Celebration
Sweet Pea the Shark Ray is celebrating her 7th birthday and everyone is invited to the party at Newport Aquarium. All events are free with admission. For more information or tickets, visit www.NewportAquarium.com or call 1-800-406-3474. Every Day: Sing “Happy Birthday” to Sweet Pea during special dive shows in the theater and see her giant underwater birthday cake. Show times: 11a.m., 11:20 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:20 p.m., & 1:40 p.m. Mon-Friday: Watch divers hand-feed Sweet Pea and the Aquarium’s male shark ray Scooter in the theater Monday through Friday at 2:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 22: -- Party with the Radio Disney Road Crew. Join the Radio Disney Road Crew as they turn our Theater into party central with music, games, giveaways and great prizes from 2:30 p.m – 4:30 p.m. -- Special weekend Shark Ray feeding at 12:30 p.m. in the theater. Sun. Sept. 23 The first 200 kids will receive a McGruff Internet Safety packet. This packet … [Read more...]
