Giveaway: SweetLeaf Natural Stevia Sweetener

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Oct 232012

The Belles are super-excited to introduce you to our latest discovery to keep our sweet tooth in check: SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener Drops. As you know, many people today are looking to replace sugar with natural alternatives. These guilt-free treasures provide just the right amount of sweetness, a whole lot of flavor and zero guilt. Keep reading to find out how you can get your hot little hands on some SweetLeaf Stevia Drops for yourself!

It all started with one man who had a dream — James May, Founder of SweetLeaf. Many of you may already be familiar with stevia but for those that are not, stevia is a naturally sweet herb native to Paraguay that has been consumed for centuries. After tasting stevia leaves given to him by a Peace Corps worker, May made it his mission to bring the extract from the deliciously sweet plant to the United States. May is known as “The Father of Stevia.” The process involves taking the highest-quality leaves of the stevia plant and extracting their naturally sweet taste with only cool, purified water — no chemicals, solvents or additives that adulterate and cover up the great taste created by nature.

SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener is a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant. It contains zero calories, zero carbohydrates and zero glycemic index. SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener employs proprietary technology that uses only cool, purified water to extract a select blend of glycosides from high-quality stevia leaves. SweetLeaf is the only stevia-based sweetener company in the world to use this process. SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener contains only two ingredients: stevia leaf extract and inulin, a soluble vegetable fiber. Inulin is a naturally occurring prebiotic that nourishes the body’s good intestinal flora, supporting good digestive health and immune function. You can find SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener in the sweetener or natural products aisle of your local grocery store and in health and natural foods stores. It is ideal for everyone, including people watching their weight, managing diabetes and fitness enthusiasts who embrace clean eating.

The Belles had the pleasure of sampling SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia Sweet Drops. Made with stevia leaf extract and natural flavors these calorie-free delights can be added to foods or beverages – from yogurt to oatmeal, water to coffee, sauces to smoothies – for sweet, sugar-free flavor. The drops are available in 17 flavors and come in a convenient dropper bottle. A little Sweet Drops flavor goes a long way, making every bottle an impressive, and tasty, value. In great flavors such as Coconut, Watermelon, Cola, Lemon Drop, Valencia Orange, Berry, Vanilla Crème, Hazelnut and more you are sure to find a SweetLeaf variety for even the pickiest of palates.

SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia Sweet Drops offer endless, guilt-free options to tease your taste buds when added to favorite foods and drinks. The flavored drops can be used in refreshments or favorite treats, too, like seltzer, club soda, plain water, coffee, tea, smoothies, protein shakes, milk, soy milk – or any other beverage where you desire a touch of sweetness and flavor. It also makes a fabulous guilt-free treat when blended in sugar-free yogurt. With SweetLeaf Stevia Sweet Drops you can cut the calories without sacrificing taste.

Wouldn’t you like to try some for yourself? You would?! Well, you’re in luck because the fine folks at SweetLeaf are offering our readers the chance to win some SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia Sweet Drops to try!! Enter here:

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This giveaway begins 10/23/12 and will end on 11/3/12 @ 12:01 a.m est and is open to U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited. Winner will be chosen randomly via random.org. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner with 48 hours to respond. Failure to do so will result in a new winner being selected. Please see Terms and conditions for full giveaway rules. We received samples of these products to review. We were in no other way compensated for our honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are our own. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Giveaway: WholeSoy Soy Yogurt

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Oct 102012

WholeSoy is an independently owned company located in San Francisco, California that is dedicated to using the highest quality, all-natural ingredients available to make the best tasting soyfoods on the planet. They are committed to the health and vitality of customers, the community, and the planet. To that end, not only do they use whole, certified organic soybeans free from genetic modification, but their soybean processing, developed by founder and CEO Ted Nordquist, is entirely chemical-free. No matter what your favorite flavor is you can be assured that WholeSoy is committed to making the best tasting soy yogurt on the planet.

The Belles had the great pleasure of sampling WholeSoy yogurt and we are in LOVE!

WholeSoy yogurt not only tastes great, but it also satisfies health, diet and allergy concerns. At WholeSoy, they are committed to using only whole organic, non-GMO soybeans to make the best-tasting, most nutritious soyfoods available. They also understand the concerns of those whose diets are limited by allergies or other health issues such as celiac disease. For this reason, their entire family of soyfoods is certified vegan, certified Kosher, verified Non-GMO, and always dairy, casein and gluten free. Using only whole, organic soybeans they create an all-natural soybase that is the first ingredient in each cup of WholeSoy & Co. yogurt. They then add live cultures and all natural ingredients to create a delicious yogurt with all the health benefits of soy protein and probiotics, but with no dairy, cholesterol or chemical additives. WholeSoy yogurt is so rich and creamy most people are surprised to find out its dairy free!

WholeSoy yogurt is available in:

24 oz Size Plain
24 oz Size Unsweetened
24 oz Size Vanilla
6 oz Size in eleven fantastic flavors including Apricot Mango, Blueberry, Cherry, Key Lime, Lemon, Mixed Berry, Peach, Plain, Raspberry, Strawberry, Vanilla

With its thick, creamy texture, WholeSoy can easily replace higher-calorie foods, such as cream, mayonnaise, crème fraiche and sour cream in many recipes. In fact, there are no shortage of recipes available on the WholeSoy site. We also love to add WholeSoy yogurt to our morning smoothies for a satisfying breakfast. And, of course, with the variety of delectable flavors, WholeSoy yogurt is great on its own! So you can cut the calories without sacrificing the taste. Wouldn’t you like to try some for yourself? You would?! Well, you’re in luck because the fine folks at WholeSoy are offering our readers the chance to win some WholeSoy Soy yogurt to try!! Enter here:

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This giveaway begins 10/10/12 and will end on 10/20/12 @ 12:01 a.m est and is open to U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited. Winner will be chosen randomly via random.org. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner with 48 hours to respond. Failure to do so will result in a new winner being selected. Please see Terms and conditions for full giveaway rules. We received samples of these products to review. We were in no other way compensated for our honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are our own. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Giveaway: 34 Degree Sweet Crisps Snacks

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Oct 052012

Warning, warning!! Continue reading at your own risk The Belles have recently come across a super-delicious, light and tasty snack that is full of flavor without all the guilt. Allow us to introduce you to 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps! YUM! 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps are all-natural, wafer-thin crackers that are baked to tasty perfection. These crispy snacks are made with only the highest quality, all-natural, simple ingredients. 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps contain zero trans fat and one serving of 34 degrees Crisps gives you nine satisfying crackers all for less than one gram of fat and 100 calories.

34 Degrees Sweet Crisps are outstanding crackers that can be enjoyed alone as snacks or crushed and sprinkled on ice cream or yogurt or sandwiched with a tasty treat in the middle of two crackers. 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps are available in mouth-watering flavors such as: Chocolate, Caramel, Cinnamon and Graham – who can resist??? These are seriously delicious!

The Belles are always excited to have an opportunity to try delicious healthy snacks. We had no idea what we were getting into when we decided to try 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps. With a pleasing variety of flavors, each of the 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps we sampled exceeded our expectations from the first bite down to the very last sweet crisp. Wouldn’t you like to try some for yourself? You would?! Well, you’re in luck because the fine folks at 34 Degrees are offering our readers the chance to win their very own Sweet Crisps!! Enter here:

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Giveaway: Amy's Kitchen Light and Lean Prize Pack

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Sep 212012

The Belles always try to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle. While fitness is a huge aspect in our life, we also know that a sound nutrition program goes hand in hand, however, leading a crazy and hectic lifestyle often makes it difficult to make the best eating decisions – especially when eating on the run. Since we are always on the go, go, go, we always plan ahead so we can make sound eating choices. That is why we love Amy’s Kitchen Light and Lean Frozen meal varieties!

The Belles love to have an Amy’s Kitchen Light and Lean Frozen Meal handy and ready to go for those times when we need a quick lunch – no stopping at any of those fast food places for us! At Amy’s Kitchen, food is made in much the same way we as home-cooked meals. They start out with the freshest, organic vegetables, high quality pastas, grains, beans and hormone free dairy from cows that are pasture raised. They make everything by hand, prepared slowly so everything reaches its fullest flavor. The Belles had the pleasure of trying a few of Amy’s Light & Lean variety meals: the Light and Lean Vegetable Pizza, Light & Lean Pasta & Veggies, Light & Lean Soft Taco Fiesta, and Light & Lean Bean and Cheese Burrito. Each of the varieties we tried was super-delicious and satisfying. And we felt great knowing that their foods are made with the healthiest of ingredients. They believe that ingredients are best the way nature intended – organically grown and straight from the farm. They do not use any genetically modified or engineered ingredients in their food. There are no partially hydrogenated oils in any of their products. Amy’s uses only finest natural and organic ingredients so that all products contain no additives, preservatives, MSG, GMOs or trans fats.

Amy’s Kitchen is graciously offering one reader a lovely prize pack which includes four Amy’s VIP Free Product Coupons (good for any product Amy’s makes, max value $10) and a cute hemp Amy’s shopping tote (ARV = $50 for this prize package). They are also offering three runner-ups one Amy’s VIP Free Product Coupon (max value $10) and one Free Soup, Bean or Chili Coupon (max value $5).

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Giveaway: Total Max Fitness Chiseled with Toby Massenburg

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Sep 032012

The Belles are very excited to have had the opportunity to review, from Total Max Fitness, Toby Massenburg’s latest workout: Chiseled! Toby is a nationally certified group instructor, personal trainer and top-tiered Master Instructor for Equinox Fitness Clubs. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science as well as many other fitness certifications.

Chiseled:

Toby Massenburg brings us his latest workout - Chiseled – with a total running time of ninety minutes – is a total body workout that consists of a seventy minute metabolic workout, designed to burn calories and sculpt lean muscle, and a fifteen minute abdominal routine that will chisel your mid-section. Toby is joined by two background exercisers. There are no modifiers present in the workout, however, Toby shows three different intensity levels for each exercise so that you can pick your level throughout the workout. For the workout you will need a set of heavy and light dumbbells and an athletic step. An optional floor mat is recommended for the abdominal routine. From the main menu you have the option to play the Chiseled workout with or without music or select the Chiseled core routine.

Chiseled begins with a dynamic warm-up that thoroughly prepares the body for the intense workout. The workout is divided into ten five minute blocks. Each block consists of sixty seconds strength, followed by thirty seconds rest and then culminates with sixty seconds of cardio and thirty seconds rest. This cycle is repeated two total times to complete the block. Each of the sixty seconds of work is divided into twenty seconds at level one, twenty seconds at level two and twenty seconds at level three. Beginners can opt to stay at level one throughout the sixty seconds while seasoned exercisers may choose to exercise at level three for the entire sixty seconds. Each level is intensified by adding in upper body movement, balance challenges, cross-rotational movement, plyometrics and more. The workout concludes with a well-earned cool-down and stretch. Chiseled Abs is a fifteen minute core routine that hits the abdominal muscles from every angle. Toby uses crunches, oblique exercises and plank series, with each exercise getting progressively more challenging, to thoroughly exhaust the muscles of the core.

Chiseled is a tough but fun and energetic and total body workout. The workout is nicely paced so that you never get bored because you are constantly working and changing things up. Toby includes a lot of compound moves, intensifiers and modifications for each level so that you can work at your pace and take it up a notch when you are ready. Toby Massenburg is a superb, friendly, inspiring and knowledgeable instructor that offers instructional and motivational cues throughout the workout. His form pointers and cues are thorough and precise. He does an excellent job leading the workout, is a motivating instructor, with a great on-screen presence. Toby is also an encouraging instructor offering motivation and support when you need it the most.

The Belles give Toby Massenburg’s Chiseled 4 chiseled biceps up!

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Disclaimer: Two Belles was provided with a copy of Chiseled to review. We received no other compensation and were under no obligation to review it if we so chose. Nor were we under obligation to provide a positive review in return for the free workout. Giveaway retail value is $19.99.

GIVEAWAY: Mike Donavanik's NEW Extreme Burn Metabolic Conditioning

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Aug 272012

NEW from Mike Donavanik: Extreme Burn Metabolic Conditioning. If you loved his Extreme Burn: Total Body Interval Training - you will LOVE this one!!! Keep reading for a full review of this HOT HOT HOT workout! The Belles give this workout 4 buff biceps up!

Extreme Burn Metabolic Conditioning
Mike Donavanik, 2012

This dvd has two 45 minute cardio & strength workouts. Mike leads in a studio set with 4 backgrounders, modifications are provided. You will only need dumbbells for this workout. Get ready to sweat!

Workout One: Contains three circuits, each exercise is performed for 30-60 seconds. Exercises include: squat & jump add clean & press, military to french press, renegade rows w/ pushups & plank jacks, plank donkey kicks, jack to plank jacks, plyo scissors & kicks, lunge – balance deadlift & row, elevator plank taps, hi knee run, diagonal Mt. climbers, running man sit-ups, and full body V’s.

Workout Two: Contains three circuits, each exercise is performed for 30-60 seconds. Exercises include: squat -knee to elbow pull adding military press, pivot squat & clean & press, crab toe switches, dead lift row to hi pull, static lunge row – plyo lunges, single leg hop to single leg burpee, skaters, 90 degree squat hops, dip & punch, weighted V ups, canon ball crunch, Russian twist, and weighted toe touches.

These are advanced workouts that will leave you dripping sweat! He really accomplishes a lot in only 45 min- I got a killer cardio w/o and was sore the next day! You can combine the two for one intense session! Lots of unique combo moves, great form pointers & cuing. Love the athletic nature and non-stop controlled pace that allows for moderately heavy poundage. Can not wait for more from Mike!

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GIVEAWAY: Angie Miller's Bedroom Body

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Aug 232012

Angie Miller is an internationally recognized fitness professional, experienced educator, and former counselor. Passionate about teaching and inspiring others, she is an AFAA Certification Specialist, Kettlebell Concepts Senior Instructor, and workshop provider at conventions and facilities worldwide. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Counseling. With a unique talent and innovative style, Angie has inspired numerous exercisers over the years, through her workouts, workshops, and articles. Using her diverse set of skills, she blends principles from counseling and education to empower individuals and provide them the tools they need to succeed.

Bedroom Body:

Angie Miller brings us her latest workout - Bedroom Body – a total body workout that consists of three targeted routines. Angie is joined by two background exercisers – one of which shows beginner modifications. For the workout you will need one heavy weight and two light weights. An optional floor mat is recommended for the lower body routine and the core workout. From the main menu you have the option to play the workout in its entirety or select one of the targeted routines. Angie has also included four premixes on the DVD.

Bedroom Body consists of three body specific workouts: Buff Body Blast is a total body workout that uses light to heavy weights to burn fat, scorch calories and sculpt a lean physique. After a thorough warm-up, with classic moves like step-touches and hamstring curls, the routine consists of five targeted strength sets that alternate between using one heavy dumbbell or two lighter weights. The exercises in the routine are functional in nature, combine upper and lower body movements and cross-body rotation to maximize the workout. The second workout, Booty Burner, is a targeted lower body routine. The workout is done on the floor and uses pelvic tilts, bridge work and table work to target the muscles of the glutes and hamstrings. The final workout, Core and Pelvic Floor, targets the body’s powerhouse with plank exercises, push-ups and oblique exercises to strengthen and chisel the midsection.

Bedroom Body is a energetic and fun total body workout. The workout is nicely paced to maximize the movement so you can concentrate on form yet does an excellent job of getting your heart rate elevated. Angie includes a lot of compound moves & she changes the tempo of the work to keep your muscles guessing. Also included are tons of balance challenges. Angie Miller is a great, friendly, inspiring and knowledgeable instructor that offers instructional and motivational cues throughout the workout. Angie’s form pointers and cues are thorough and precise. She is encouraging and professional and executes the workout with impeccable form

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Disclaimer: Two Belles was provided with a copy of Bedroom Body to review. We received no other compensation and were under no obligation to review it if we so chose. Nor were we under obligation to provide a positive review in return for the free workout. Giveaway retail value is $19.99.

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GIVEAWAY: UGLee Pens - The BEST Pen You Will Ever LOVE!

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Aug 162012

Once you try UGLee Pens you will not want to go back to any other pen! Designed by a doctor- Dr. Lee, UGLee pen was designed for every hand, from big to small. It doesn’t matter if you write all day or if you only write for five minutes a day. After using the Ultimate Grip Pen by Dr. Lee, you will never want to use another pen again. And Dr. Lee is so confident in his pen that if you do not love it, send it back and he will give you 100% of your money back, guaranteed! Now that is standing behind your product!

UG stands for ultimate grip (which UGLee pen certainly has) and Lee for Dr. Lee. We vouch for them! Dr. Lee, has a BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale and a medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, those are some accreditation’s! The top ergonomic comfort pen for anyone who writes!

I will admit that at first I was unsure how impressed I could really be by a simple pen, but let me tell you- once you use one, you will know what all the rave is about! It is LIGHT and soft :) and the grip really is superior it grips your hand so you dont have to clench onto it and cause hand pain. And we are seriously in love with how the pen writes- smooth and even ink flow (no smudging) makes this perfect for writing: Students, Teachers, Nurses, Accountants, Office Workers, Secretaries and a MUST HAVE for people with MS, CTS & Arthritis!

AND – to save you money and to save the environment UGLee Pens ink refills for an awesome price (available in red, black, and blue). Very cool- the Belles LOVE seeing companies that care about the consumer and the environment!

UGLee pens are available in a variety of colors- so really they offer the perfect pen in the perfect color for everyone in the family! Get a different color for everyone in the office or house- that way you can ensure that no-one gets their hands on yours! These make the perfect stocking stuffers, gifts, back-to-school backpack filler, or just a gift for YOU! Check them out- we know you will love them! I’m happy I received a 3-pack for review as DH has commandeered two of them already!

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GIVEAWAY: BIC Bands Headbands $35 Gift Card

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Aug 152012

The Belles love exercise. We love to workout hard and we love to sweat – ok, maybe we don’t love to sweat, but we love the awesome sense of accomplishment we get after a great workout. What we don’t love is sweat dripping down our face or hair falling in our eyes while we workout. Lucky for us we found an exercise must-have - Bic Bands.

These amazing headbands came to be when owner and creator was running her first marathon and was looking for a way to raise money. She decided to try her hand at sewing some headbands and, over $1,000 raised later, continues to make these great headbands today. BIC, which stands for Because I Can, continues to raise funds because they can and donates to a different charity every month.

So, what’s so special about these headbands?!? Their amazing capability to STAY IN PLACE. For real, I was happy to find that the headbands are made of a lightweight, breathable, stretchy material made to stay in place even during the most vigorous exercise. What helps them stay in place? I’m glad you asked. BIC headbands underside are made of a special lining that stays put on your hair.

BIC Bands are available in a variety of styles – from thin to thick, sparkle to bling. Whether you are working out or headed out, BIC Bands has a stylish headband to suit your need, mood or sense of fashion. There is even a BIC Band to help you celebrate the holidays!

Bic Bands are not just for exercise- they are highly fashionable! My coworker could not find headbands that would stay on her head, I let her borrow one of my Bic Bands and she immediately ordered some for her and some for her daughter- who has the same problem. These are perfect for fashion- with so many fab designs you can mix & match to create a look perfect for any outfit. They are perfect for yardwork and housework, and great for every day wear. If you have an active job- these are must have! Add a little flair with Bic Bands! Fun, cute and functional!

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Giveaway: Shake Up Your Smoothie with BlenderBottle, So Delicious and FunBites

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Jul 232012

With so many activities jam-packed in your day and so little time for anything else, it is often hard to eat healthfully. A smoothie is a quick, convenient way to get a satisfying snack or mini-meal in your day. So what do The Belles do to Shake Up our smoothies? Reach for our new BlenderBottle SportMixer, So Delicious and FunBites, of course!

What is a BlenderBottle? It’s not your standard shaker bottle, that’s for sure. With the BlenderBottle, everything you make tastes better, because it is blended better. What makes BlenderBottle different from other shaker bottles? The BlenderBall. Made of surgical-grade stainless steel that won’t rust, chip or peel, the BlenderBall is a wire whisk ball that you simply drop into the BlenderBottle with your smoothie ingredients and shake. It’s like having your own portable mixer or blender with you when you are on the go. The BlenderBottle is made of BPA Free plastic, it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. So, how does the SportMixer differ from the Original BlenderBottle? We’re glad you asked. While the SportMixer contains so many of the GREAT qualities of the Original BlenderBottle, the SportMixer also offers a sporty new design, a convenient SportLoop for easy carrying, a rubberized overmolding for a no-slip grip. The SportMixer comes in a variety of colors and two convenient sizes (20 oz and 28 oz) that fit into most car drink holders. The SportMixer is perfect for blending protein powders, nutrition supplements, energy drinks and more!

When the opportunity presented itself to review So Delicious Dairy Free products, the Belles were super-excited. We were both already familiar with their line of products and love that they offer a healthy alternative to dairy. Most of their products are coconut milk based, but they also offer some soy based products as well. So Delicious Dairy Free now also offers Almond Plus Almond Milk! This great new product from So Delicious delivers the full spectrum of nine essential amino acids that your body needs, and five times the protein of most other almond milks. Available in Original, Unsweetened and Vanilla it is a must-have if you are looking for a soy-free and dairy-free alternative for your smoothies, cereal, or on its own. So Delicious is the perfect dairy alternative for those looking to cut or decrease their dairy intake and the perfect delicious way to start your day. We love to use So Delicious Dairy Free AlmondPlus when preparing our breakfast smoothies to start our day off right. But the goodness doesn’t stop there. Check out the huge variety of So Delicious dairy free products. Some other EXCITING new products include their new Greek-style yogurts which are HIGH protein and delicious. So Delicious offers a huge variety of yummy frozen treats as well. The Belles love that So Delicious offers so many dairy free options for those that can not tolerate or are cutting back on dairy! We love that So Delicious makes frozen treats, cultured products, and beverages DAIRY FREE for all to enjoy!

Looking for a creative and fun way to perk up your smoothies? The Belles recently discovered FunBites! These non-sharp kitchen tools can quickly turn a boring normal smoothie into a fun and delicious meal in seconds. Each FunBites is made from BPA free plastic and does not have any sharp edges. Relying on pressure, by firmly pressing down on each side and rocking back and forth, FunBites cuts your food all the way through. Then, simply insert the matching popper top into the cutter and eject the perfectly bite-sized shaped pieces. Currently FunBites is available in two shapes: Luv it! which creates one big heart with ten geometric shapes or Cube it! which creates twelve bite-sized squares. And FunBites is great for families with children to shake up your kid’s school lunch – no need to worry about little hands grasping this tool as it is child friendly with no sharp edges. They are perfect to get even the pickiest eaters to eath their food and try something new or eat healthier.

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We received samples of these products to review. We were in no other way compensated for our honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are oury own. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I can not be held responsible for user errors in entering this contest, shipping errors, postage errors, damage in transit, or undelivered prizes.

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GIVEAWAY: Bestie Buds BFF Necklaces From Darcee's Hope

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Jul 182012

These Bestie Buds necklaces from Darcee’s Hope are seriously the cutest necklaces Ive seen in so long. These are a must have for all the young (& not so young) ladies in your life! Remember the Be Fri & St End (Best Friend) necklaces from when were were kids? These are just about 5,000 times cooler and at least 2 million times cuter! In a variety of styles- all so cute- let us introduce you to Bestie Buds best friend necklaces. Keep reading and enter below for your chance to win a Bestie Bud necklace set.

The Belles had the pleasure of reviewing the SUPER cute Cupcakes & Milk Bestie Buds and the Peanut Butter & Jelly Bestie Buds- both so adorable and both so well received from our little ones. My niece was ECSTATIC to receive her Bestie Bud necklace for her birthday last week- and how cute is this: she gave the other one to her sister, ahhhhh! Each set includes two necklaces- one for you and one for your Bestie- SO much cuter than those “be fri” hearts from back in the day arent they?

One friend wears peanut butter the other wears jelly and when you are together your sandwhich is complete. They JUST re-designed these cuties and they now have two charms on each necklace. A large one to represent your bestie and a tiny one to represent you. SO unbelievably cute!

Beyond adorable is the Cupcakes and Milk set- also available in Cupcakes and Chocolate Milk- something for everyone! So sweet and perfect for any cupcake lover out there One bestie wears the large cupcake and small milk, the other wears the large milk and the small cupcake and your friendship is complete no matter where you are!

Darcee’s Hope offers SO many other ridiculously cute must haves! Be sure to check out her Cutesy & Cool bibs, Lucky Wishes jewelry & candles, her Karma Grams and more! We also love the Donut & Coffe and the PopTart & Milk Bestie Buds! (ok we love them all!)

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Christmas in July Blog Hop Event: Sportline Heart Rate Monitor Giveaway

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Jul 162012

Welcome to the Christmas in July Giveaway Hop! The Belles are so excited to be participating in this event. Christmas in July Giveaway hop is hosted by Matter of Cents, Just Married with Coupons & Sweep Tight. Grand Prize is sponsored by Maggie Bags and is valued at over $600. Maggies Bags takes high-quality recycled material & gives it new life by creating sophisticated handbags that are eco-friendly! Save 25% off the Linear Line with Coupon Code: Christmas-n-July through 9/30. The 2nd Prize is an Ultimate Munchkin Gift Basket, Munchkin offers clever, innovative solutions to help make parenting safer, easier & fun.

ENTER TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE

The event begins today, July 16th, and will run through July 27th. With over 100 bloggers participating in the event, you are sure to find a giveaway just right for you. Be sure you “hop” to their links to see what they are giving away after entering the one here. Good luck to all of you!

Here at Two Belles Fitness we have the great pleasure to feature a tremendous giveaway from our sponsor Sportline for the Christmas in July event!

Sportline Solo 660 Heart Rate Monitor Review

To get the most out of any exercise program, it is important to be able to gauge your intensity level. By exercising in your target heart rate zone you will then be able to maximize your workouts and get desired results. One way to gauge your intensity is by monitoring your heart rate. Now, you can do this the old-fashioned way by placing two-fingers on your carotid (neck) artery or radial (wrist) artery and taking your pulse or you can opt for a heart rate monitor.

Sportline carries a wide variety of heart rate monitors, pedometers, and other fitness gear. The Belles had the pleasure of testing out the Women’s Sportline 660 Heart Rate Monitor. This heart rate monitor is simple to program and use. With only a few key indicators to input – height, weight and sex – the Sportline 660 will return ECG accurate data including heart rate, percent of maximum, fat burn zone and more. At the end of a workout the monitor will also provide total calories and fat calories burned available in the workout memory. The CARDIO 660 provides continuous heart rate monitoring and has a fat burn zone indicator, exercise memory and 50 lap timer. The Women’s Sportline Cardio 660 heart rate monitor is simple to set up and use so you can focus on your fitness while you run, walk and bike. This coded monitor provides continuous, ECG accurate heart rate data for just about any cardio-centric activity. With the Sportline 660 you can better assess your heart rate, training zone and calories burned. This, in turn, helps to set and achieve goals more effectively and make workouts more effcient. If you are looking to do some exercise where you can keep your heart rate in a certain zone and track fat and calories burned, the Cardio 660 is the right tool for the job!

The Basic Features of the Cardio 660 include:

Heart Rate and % of Max Display
Calorie & Fat-Burn Tracker
Fat-Burn Zone Indicator
Workout Memory
Coded Heart Rate Transmission
50 Lap Stopwatch and Countdown Timer
Customizable User Profile
50 M Water Resistant
Time, Date and Alarm

For more information on Sportline, visit:

Sportline on the web
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Sportline Solo 660 Heart Rate Monitor Giveaway

So, now the part you have all been waiting for. Here is your chance to win an Sportline Solo 660 Heart Rate Monitor courtesy of Sportline.

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This giveaway begins 7/16/12 and will end on 7/27/12 @ 11:59 p.m EST and is open to US residents only. Winner will be chosen randomly via random.org. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner with 48 hours to respond. Failure to do so will result in a new winner being selected. Please see Terms and conditions for full giveaway rules.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a product to review. I received no other compensation and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under obligation to provide a positive review in return for the free workout. Giveaway retail value is $69.99. This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY, ages 18 years and older. Please note that Two Belles Fitness ”Christmas in July” or the “Christmas in July” bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. We have represented each sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner we will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). The sponsors, in most cases, are shipping their items to you directly. We will make every effort to assist you in obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor please notify the blog you won a prize from within 30 days for assistance, after that we may be unable to assist you.

Giveaway: New Enviro Litter Free Lunch Kit

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Jul 132012

The Belles lead an on-the-go lifestyle – as do most Americans. With the hectic lifestyle most people live nowadays, many people rely on fast food and eating out. But a busy schedule doesn’t have to mean unhealthy eating. With a little bit of planning – and the right tools – healthy eating can be a part of your daily routine. That’s why the Belles love New Wave Enviro and their Litter Free Lunch Kit!

New Wave Enviro was founded in 1993 to provide solutions for your health and environment. Their eco-friendly products consists of reusable water bottles, water filtration systems and Litter Free Lunch items. Every New Wave Enviro product emphasizes Green Living and New Wave Solutions to problems afflicting out planet. New Wave Enviro focuses on critical health and environmental issues facing us today. Plastic litter is filling up America’s landfills at an alarming rate. New Wave addresses this issue by producing only eco-friendly, reusable and recyclable water bottles. The Belles had the pleasure of reviewing their Litter Free Lunch Kit! The Belles are so excited to have found a convenient, economical way to cut down on plastic waste! We also love that they are BPA free- we all know how bad BPA is for us, especially when microwaved!!!!

The Litter Free Lunch Kit saves you money by not having to purchase disposable bags, aluminum foil, and other disposable containers – not to mention eliminates all the waste involved with these disposable items. In lots of great styles- they have a design for every member of the family, young or old, male or female. The Litter Free Lunch Kit is great for everyone and is designed with everything parents need to pack a healthy, planet friendly lunch for their children. Its not just for children- I bring mine to work every day! I plan on getting another for DH as he also brings his lunch to work.

Each Litter Free Lunch Bag contains:

• 4 Reusable Containers: perfect for sandwiches and snacks
• 15.9 oz reusable bottle (Fill with ice to keep food cold)
• Insulated outer shell

The products are:
• BPA Free
• CPSIA Tested
• Microwave Safe
• Dishwasher Safe
• Waste Free

Other great products available from New Enviro include BPA free waterbottles, drinking water dispensers, stainless steel lunch kits, and water filters. We love New Wave Enviro and highly recommend them! Their website is easy to use with pertinent information clearly laid out, easy search features, lots of great product descriptions, and product photos!

Want to win our New Enviro Litter Free Lunch Giveaway? Enter here!

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GIVEAWAY: GIANTmicrobes- FUN & Educational Gifts!!

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Jul 102012

We are SO excited to introduce to you a fun fun fun educational toy: GIANTmicrobes. These toys are so adorable and are fun for all ages. Learn something new and have fun with an adorable GIANTmicrobes! With so many choices you won’t be able to stop at just one! Check out the full GIANTmicrobes catalogue here. In addition to their fun plush microbes- they also have GIANTmicrobes merchandise

GIANTmicrobes:
The Belles are so excited to tell you all about an awesome educational & FUN company: GiantMicrobes! For all of you with little ones, or those that are young at heart- GiantMicrobes has something for you! GIANTmicrobes are stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes — only a million times actual size! They’re humorous, educational, and fun! Every GIANTmicrobes comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents. They make great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humor. We were thinking some would fun gag gifts as well They have a huge line of microbes: critters, health, maladies, aerials, calamities, and so much MORE!

We had a hard time choosing which Giant Microbe was right for us! Lindsey decided on the red ant- my nephew is in that “I love bugs phase” and I knew he would LOVE the red ant! Maria chose the Bookworm as her little girl loves to read! Both kids were so excited with their new toy and had fun learning more about microbes & organisms. Both belles were very excited about the newest Giant Microbe additions: Minnow, Rotavirus, and Meningitis! So which one will you choose? They are all so fun- great for birthday presents, stocking stuffers, gag gifts, bachelorette parties, and more! Fun for “kids” of all ages!

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GIVEAWAY: Amy Bento Ross' Drop Set Strength DVD

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Jul 042012

Drop Set Strength
Amy Bento Ross, 2012

This 89 minute workout is superbly chaptered (each body part has its own segment) and contains multiple premixes! Amy leads this workout alone and you will need (at least) 3 sets of dumbbells and a step or weight bench. Each exercise is performed for 8 reps at your heaviest weight, 10 at a medium weight, and 12 reps of your lightest poundage. Some modification options are given.

The pace is perfect- not much down time & keeps you moving so your heart rate is elevated. Exercises include: sumo squats, Bulgarian lunges, single leg deadlifts, bench press punches, pushups, flys, rows, double V, lat pushed bridges, Arnold press, concentrated curls, halo chops, plan moguls, and tri pushpus. Amy does a great job of altering each set to hit the muscles in a slightly different way and really work you!

I rate this workout appropriate for intermediate and advanced exercisers -just choose your poundage accordingly. I like the variety within each exercise and the unique moves that Amy incorporates. Very thorough and I can tell that is working my muscles in a new way. Amy shares what poundage she is using which is a great guide. Amy is, as always, an excellent instructor with great cuing & motivation! I received this dvd to review.

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