Invite for Chicago Runners

I'm not a runner, which is probably pretty obvious.  I have NEVER liked running.  But I do need to start geting serious about moving.  I need to get healthier, for me, for my kids and for my goals.  If you've been around here much you know that I am serious about my dedication to cancer research and every year I have friends who participate in 5K walks (some even do the 3 day walk) and I really WANT to be able to join them.  Every year I SAY I'm going to start moving and sign up for a 5K.  And every year, I don't!
I can give you all my excuses but most of them are CRAP.  But one that really isn't is that I literally do not own a single pair of decent shoes. I live in flip flops 80%+ of the year.  The one pair of gym shoes I own leave my pinky toes numb within an hour and give me blisters almost instantly.  Maybe with a great pair of Chicago LunarGlide +3's provided by NIKE, I could have one less excuse to get my rear in gear and finally join my friends/family in a 5K walk in support of cancer research!

If you ARE a runner, or just a NIKE fan, you are invited to attend this event this Saturday.  I would love to hear all about it if you attend.

DaGeDar™

DaGeDar™ (pronounced DAH-geh-DAAR) collectible supercharged battle balls have a special feel and weight that almost demand to be raced! Each DaGeDar™ battle ball boasts a graphic design that reflects the true energy contained within. More than 240 different DaGeDar™ ball graphics are planned for release this year, with varying degrees of rarity. Each ball carries a special code number that when registered on the DaGeDar™ website (www.dagedar.com) will reveal the true spirit contained within the DaGeDar™ ball, as well as its hidden powers, which can assist in racing strategy and let kids unleash the power within!

Racing DaGeDar™ balls requires skill, practice, agility and finesse. Players must control the speed and velocity of DaGeDar™ balls in order to propel them through thrilling loops and turns without forcing the balls off the tracks. Exciting tricks and stunts can be refined by whirling DaGeDar™ balls in Spinners or loading several balls into Battle Launchers to unleash them with supercharged battle play.

These totally look like something my boys will go crazy for. What do you think, will someone in your house be wanting DaGeDar™?

 

Disclosure: I will be entered into a drawing for this product in return for sharing this commercial.

Publish Post

World of Whirlpool Bloggers Event

The World of Whirlpool is a gorgeous space designed to showcase the latest and greatest products from Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, Jennair and Gladiator.  It also celebrates the 100th anniversary of Whirlpool which they will hit this year!

Here is my World of Whirlpool experience in pictures. 

Yes we can!

Great board room with a ton of personality from the exposed structural features of the clock tower.

the view from the conference room

A great lounge with TV and video games!

the view from the lounge

the view from the top of the clock tower

me!

a small group of the bloggers who attended the event

one of the many amazing kitchen in the World of Whirlpool. this one showcasing built in appliances

kitchen featuring stand alone appliances

look at this gorgeous dishwasher.  I mean mine (hubby) is handsome and all but this...ah THIS is love.

the new colors of Kitchaid stand mixers!!

the ORGINGAL Kitchenaid stand mixer!  

note if you have one of these in YOUR kitchen all the the attachments made today will STILL work with this model!!!

new slow cooker coming out with a great divided lid feature that makes for easy serving

another kitchen showcase I'm totally jealous of

more kitchen appliances

Gladiator organizer products.  I could SOOO use this.  If only someone will build us a garage first

more Gladiator

then they fed us an amazing lunch!! YUM!

risoto and grilled chicken cesar salad

delicious ham (I think) panini

the most amazing mac n cheese EVER

 

It was raining while we were there but I was still eying up the great outdoor kitchen stuff!!

Then we learned some stuff from the experts.

I had no idea how much difference a pan makes.  All these cookies were identical except the baking sheet.

Then we learned about induction cooking.  I so don't 'get it' but it is amazing.  Immediately after removing a pot of boiling water she was able to tap the burner which was just 'slightly warm.'

Induction cooking create this shrimp very quickly.

more dream outdoor kitchen stuff!

I learned a lot from the laundry expert, Tre.

We learned that worst stains are the ones we don't see...until it's too late.

consider this my mother's day wish list!!

I learned the RIGHT way to pretreat a stain and that the right type and amount of detergent is KEY!

And we ended the afternoon with some yummy dessert.

bareMinerals Skincare

I have been a long time user of bareMinerals mineral foundation. I am not a great makeup person and don't wear it every day by any means but even I was able to master the use of bareMinerals.  It's the only thing I've used for almost seven years now.  It's got great coverage for concealing my ever growing dark circles AND the acne that still unfairly plagues me.  But now bareMinerals is coming out with a skin care line and I am hoping that maybe I will need less coverage to hide my skin care problems.  Check out all the great products in this new line....

bareMinerals Skincare: Cleansers

Our multi-tasking cleansers instantly cleanse skin and deliver softer, smoother skin with smaller-looking pores.

03.07.2011– Introducing bareMinerals Skincare. A transformative new way of caring for your skin that’s simple, super-effective and incredibly easy to use. Powered by 100% pure RareMinerals Active Soil Complex, enjoy increased cell turnover, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and the famous bareMinerals Naturally Luminous glow. If that’s something you’re looking for, then this might be the revolution for you.  PURIFYING FACIAL CLEANSER 
 

What it is: We believe in what works. In our underground prelaunch of this product, customers called this a super cleanser and gave it stellar reviews. Powered by our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex, it removes makeup, dissolves impurities and rebalances skin for a soft, smooth complexion. Skin is left perfectly clean, instantly hydrated and renewed. It’s also gentle enough for eye makeup removal. Sulfate free.

Directions: Splash face with water and massage cleanser over entire face to create a light, creamy lather. Rinse with warm water. Use morning and night for best results.

Price: $20, 177mL/6 Fl.Oz. Click here to buy.

DEEP CLEANSING FOAM

• What It Is: This, luxuriously rich cleanser deep cleans pores and lifts away impurities. Powered by our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex, this non-drying formula bursts into a rich lather when activated with water to clean and instantly refresh skin for a soft, smooth complexion. Sulfate free.
  
• Directions: Work a small pearl-sized amount into a rich foam with lukewarm water. Massage onto skin in small circular motions and rinse thoroughly. Use morning and night. Avoid eye area.
  
• Price: $20, 119g/4.2 Oz. Click here to buy.

EXFOLIATING TREATMENT CLEANSER

• What It Is: The original mineral cleanser, this effective powder formula powered by RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex delivers a potent concentration of ingredients for a brighter, smoother complexion with noticeably smaller pores. Sulfate free.
  
• Directions: Splash hands and face with water. Pour a small amount into wet hands and activate by rubbing hands together to form a light froth. Gently massage over face, then rinse thoroughly. Use morning and night. Close cap after each use. (It can also be used as an exfoliating mask twice weekly. Or, here’s another tip, mix it with Purifying Facial Cleanser for a gentle exfoliating cleanser.)
  
• Price: $26, 70g/2.5 Oz. Click here to buy.

bareMinerals Skincare: Moisturizers

We believe in nourishing your soul (and your skin) because happy and healthy skin is beautiful skin.

03.07.2011– Introducing bareMinerals Skincare. A transformative new way of caring for your skin that’s simple, super-effective and incredibly easy to use. Powered by 100% pure RareMinerals Active Soil Complex, enjoy increased cell turnover, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and the famous bareMinerals Naturally Luminous glow. If that’s something you’re looking for, then this might be the revolution for you.

PURELY NOURISHING MOISTURIZER for combination skin

• What it is: This universal moisturizer effectively hydrates skin while improving firmness, elasticity, radiance and overall skin texture. Powered by our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex with its unique electrolyte delivery system, it’s formulated to perfectly moisturize combination skin. It also includes a powerful blend of antioxidants that help protect against environmental stressors.
  
• Directions: Apply morning and night for best results.
  
• Price: $28, 50mL/1.7Fl.Oz. Click here to buy.

PURELY NOURISHING CREAM for dry skin

• What It Is: Specially formulated for dry skin, this luxuriously rich cream deeply nourishes skin. Powered by our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex with its unique electrolyte delivery system, it’s formulated to provide the ultimate amount of moisture for dry skin while potent antioxidants help protect skin from environmental stressors. The result is soft, smooth and incredibly luminous skin.
  
• Directions: Apply morning and night for best results.
  
• Price: $28, 50mL/1.7Fl.Oz. Click here to buy.

bareMinerals Skincare: Treatments

We believe in creating products that create change.

03.07.2011– Introducing bareMinerals Skincare. A transformative new way of caring for your skin that’s simple, super-effective and incredibly easy to use. Powered by 100% pure RareMinerals Active Soil Complex, enjoy increased cell turnover, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and the famous bareMinerals Naturally Luminous glow. If that’s something you’re looking for, then this might be the revolution for you.

FIRMING EYE TREATMENT

• What it is: This dramatically effective treatment restores firmness and reduces puffiness around the eyes. Powered by our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex, this formula delivers smoother, younger-looking skin around the eye area.
  
• Directions: Apply in a “C” curve—from brow bone to under-eye area—and gently pat into skin until absorbed. Use twice daily.
• Price: $28, 15mL/0.5 Fl.Oz. Click here to buy.

BLEMISH THERAPY

• What It Is: This unique, powder treatment helps to heal, conceal and prevent future breakouts. The exfoliating properties of our RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex along with the acne-healing benefits of natural sulfur effectively treat acne and blemishes while preventing future breakouts from forming. This non-irritating, all-in-one treatment also helps to minimize pores, neutralize redness and diffuse imperfections.
  
• Directions: Swirl enclosed brush into treatment, tap off excess and gently pat onto blemish. For larger problem areas, apply a light layer over affected area (avoiding the eye area). For best results, use at the onset of a blemish. Applying a light layer over problem areas daily can also help prevent new breakouts from forming.
  
• Price: $18, 1g/0.03 Oz. Click here to buy.

PURE TRANSFORMATION NIGHT TREATMENT

• What It Is: This groundbreaking treatment remains a hero product in the bareMinerals Skincare lineup. This unique, easy-to-use component offers a clinically proven formula to visibly reduce pores, increase firmness and improve elasticity, while revealing remarkably healthier, younger-looking skin. The potent powder formula is powered by RareMinerals Active Soil Complex to replenish skin for smoother, brighter, more even skin tone with improved texture.
  
• Available In Four Tones: clear, light, medium and tan – a treatment product that instantly diffuses imperfections, while you sleep.
  
• Directions: Apply as the last step of any nighttime routine. Gently shake jar to allow treatment to cling to enclosed brush. Open lid, tap off excess and buff onto skin in circular motions.
  
• Price: $60, 4.2g/0.15 Oz. Click here to buy.

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