POPSUGAR Clean Eating App. GIVEAWAY.

[i was given a free download to try out the app, all opinions and inches lost are 100% mine.]

if you're like me and enjoyed summer a little too much...ate well, drank well (who can blame us?)...you're probably feeling like it's time to get back on track with exercise and healthy eating. with POPSUGAR's Clean Eating App, it's easy! you get a two-week clean-eating plan - five recipes a day, complete with photos, ingredients, and directions.

i thought, ok, it's going to be complicated recipes of things i don't eat or don't have in my kitchen already. i was surprised to find some simple recipes including some of the foods i already eat. for example, these mini tuna cucumber sandwiches were right up my alley. i eat tuna anyways, all i had to do was swap out the bread for cucumber. it was such a refreshing lunch, and so simple.

do you have to do some prep work? yes. do you have to cut out everything? no. there's ice cream recipes, pudding, chocolate, and yummy smoothies! will you have to go out and find ingredients? maybe. you don't have to stick to the plan or recipes exactly. if it's less intimidating, ease into it by trying one of the recipes per day, then increase each week. revisit recipes you love. i came across a couple of recipes i knew i wouldn't make, so i just swapped them out for ones that i liked and were easy for me to make. i use the app as a guide to help me through the week. it not only provides recipes, but inspiration to want to eat healthier.

create a shopping list, see step-by-step directions, and view nutrient totals.

these were a hit in my house!

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GIVEAWAY

are you ready to clean up your act...er, eating?

i'm giving away a free iOS download for the POPSUGAR Clean Eating App to one reader who wants a jump start on eating clean and healthy. to enter, simply leave a comment with your email so that i can notify you if you win. winner selected at random end of my day tomorrow, 9/26.

let's do this!

Bravo TV's New Scripted Comedy: Odd Mom Out.

have you ever felt like the odd one out? Bravo TV's new scripted comedy, Odd Mom Out, is about a mom (Jill) who tries to fit in with the uber-wealthy mommy clique from new york's upper east side while struggling to stay true to herself. even her in-laws try to conform her and she is often tempted by the benefits of a greater social status.

i was able to preview the first two episodes and loved the show. with my first (daughter), i was the "younger" mom constantly trying to prove myself to the other parents who never took me seriously; nine years later with my youngest (son), i'm the "older" mom that has to fit in with these now younger parents. i can totally relate to being the odd mom out. my timing was just off, haha!

you certainly don't have to be a mom to enjoy this show. if you're like me and love Bravo TV, you will find the Odd Mom Out cast truly entertaining.

scenes from my screening party with a few friends including facial masks and wine.

faces have been blurred to protect the innocent!

mini-she getting her facial mask.

it's your turn!

get ready for good times and lots of laughter with Bravo TV's new show, Odd Mom Out, premiering June 8th at 10/9c. gather up your friends for a premiere party, complete with yummy mom-itos and mom-osas (recipes below)!

watch the Odd Mom Out trailer here and find cool extras on their Odd Mom Out facebook page.

tell me in the comments below your story of feeling out of place.

i'd love to hear your thoughts after watching the premiere, too!

audible.com + $200 amazon GIVEAWAY.

i found myself in the book aisle looking for a gift this weekend, and i realized something...i miss reading. especially this time of year when the weather is cool, i just want to snuggle in bed with a great read. but with all my extra time spent running and training for the marathon, i just haven't had the time. then it hit me. i put in a lot of mileage. during my longer runs, i often find myself tuning out or even turning off my music, tired of listening to my playlist on repeat. why not engage in a great audiobook? i even heard that having to stay focused on something (like details of a story) keeps your mind off the mileage!

runner or not, audiobooks are a great resource any time of the year. Audible.com has over 150,000 titles in every genre imaginable; you are sure to find books to suit your ever-changing interests.

kids will love listening to stories during the holidays. throw on a christmas classic while you decorate the tree together.

 

need extra help sticking to those new year's resolutions? grab a few self-help books to provide inspiration and to keep you motivated.

 

if you're like me and have a long commute to and from work, grab a few of your favorites to get you through the daily rush hour traffic. i personally love sci-fi and murder mysteries!

 

and come spring and summer break, you'll be happy to have a few audiobooks on hand to get you through the airplane rides and layovers. dive into a deep novel or keep it light and fun with comedy.

 

with a yearly Audible.com membership, you will always have access to audiobook resources no matter what the occasion. click here for an Audible discount code that gets you 50% off the first three months of your subscription (only $7.49/month).

have you tried Audible.com?
if so, when and on what device do you listen to your audiobooks?

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and since Audible.com is an Amazon company, these lovely ladies and i have teamed up to give one lucky reader a $200 Amazon e-gift card.

giveaway prize: $200 Amazon e-gift card

open to U.S. residents, ends 12/12
enter using the rafflecopter widget below

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truly radiant.

[This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant. all opinions are 100% mine.]

i believe that a smile is the key to confidence.

when you smile, you feel good, you look good, and you exude radiance. and nothing diminishes that radiance more than unhealthy stained teeth.

as a coffee and red wine drinker, i'm always worried about [the potential discoloration of] my teeth. i've been wanting to try a teeth whitening system but was always turned off by the fuss with trays, strips, and pens or brushes, plus the waiting time with the trays in your mouth or strips on your teeth.

Arm & Hammer's Truly Radiant products clean, strengthen, and whiten your teeth for a more radiant smile...and it's as simple as brushing your teeth. (we do this anyways!)

with pure Arm & Hammer baking soda, active calcium, fluoride, and peroxide, Truly Radiant toothpaste is clinically proven to beautify your teeth. in addition to whitening, it repairs tooth enamel and restores gloss and luster in just five days [when used as directed].

simple as 1-2-3:

apply Truly Radiant toothpaste to your tooth brush.

add an equal amount of Truly Radiant Whitening Booster.

brush as normal.

did you know Arm & Hammer Spinbrushes remove 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush?

my favorite benefit of Truly Radiant toothpaste is that it smooths surface imperfections while restoring shine. as i sit here typing, i'm running my tongue along my front teeth and they are so smooth! they feel glossy and look shiny, too. i just took this picture at my desk, and you can still see shine even after breakfast and lunch.

foxy brown wants in on this.

she's feeling radiant because she just had a bath!

in addition to a great smile, here are some other ways i live radiantly every day:

1) relax and unwind with friends. often.

2) don't sweat the small stuff.

3) have fun with the minis.

4) exercise.

5) maintain a healthy diet.

6) try new things.

7) volunteer. help others. put others first.

tell me some of your tips to bring out your inner radiance?

have you whitened your teeth?

family movie night with Pop Secret.

[this post is sponsored by Pop Secret;

all buttery fingers and opinions are 100% mine.]

this summer is all about spending time with family and friends. like many of you, i'm sure, one of our favorite things to have is movie night. we bring out all the pillows and blankets and enjoy our favorite Pop Secret popcorn and snacks.

however, there is nothing worse than the lingering smell of burned popcorn! (well, what's worse is if that was your last bag!) no matter how many windows you open or how many fans you turn on, you won't get rid of the smell. say goodbye to burned popcorn with the Pop Secret Perfect Pop app. this easy-to-use app listens to the pops, waiting for the precise moment to let you know when your popcorn is perfect. no more relying on the popcorn button or guessing how many seconds in between pops. with the Perfect Pop app, you can spend more time enjoying your movie than worrying about your popcorn.

have you tried the Perfect Pop app?

how Perfect Pop app works:

with your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch, download Pop Secret Perfect Popcorn app from the app store.

(it's optimized for iphone 5, but it worked fine on my 4s)

put your favorite family movie night popcorn in the microwave and enter the suggested time on the packaging. turn up the volume, point speaker towards microwave, and keep within three (3) feet.

start the microwave, then start the app.

learn fun facts as well as see what's happening inside your bag of popcorn!

Perfect Pop app listens to the pops and lets you know when your bag of popcorn is just right.

what movies are you watching this summer?

these are my oldies but goodies picks:

- dirty dancing

- legally blonde (1 or 2)

- sweet home alabama

- charlie's angels: full throttle

the kids have been loving:

- cloudy with a chance of meatballs

- frogs & toads: max's magical journey (netflix)

- despicable me

- nim's island

download the Perfect Pop app here:

keep it stylish on the go.

[This post is sponsored by Huggies;

all dirty hands and opinions are our own.]

hope everyone had a nice weekend celebrating with or remembering the fathers or father figures in your lives. the guys in our family just wanted to be near the tv at 2pm (NBA game), so we just hung out and ate. 

over the weekend, i picked up a couple new clutches that i wanted to share with you. i loved the fun bright prints and thought they would be perfect for summer. in addition, they have wrist straps in case i want to go hands-free or even hook them onto a bigger bag. but, the absolute best part about these clutches is on the flip side. scroll down to see what i'm talking about...

wait, what's that?

it's Huggies® new Clutch 'n' Clean Wipes...fooled ya!

seriously, though, how cute are these? this clutch comes in three adorable designs and can be refilled with your favorite baby wipes. when you're on the go, no more lugging around the big tub or those hard cases, nor do you have to be inconspicuous when making a diaper-change run to the bathroom. you can proudly flaunt these stylish baby wipes.

i know many of my long-time blog friends are new moms, so here's to keeping it stylish as you transition from fashionistas to fashionable moms (and dads!).

obviously, we had to move...

foxy brown was about to chomp that cookie!

mini-he is well out of diapers, but his messes keep on coming. i'm always needing a wet napkin, and these work perfectly.

in addition to changing diapers, these baby wipes are also great for cleaning sticky hands, messy faces, and the table when you're done, wiping down shopping carts, and even removing makeup.

click to learn more about Huggies® Clutch 'n' Clean Wipes and see how you can keep it stylish while on the go. which design would you choose?

#HuggiesMomStyle