Sleeping is for Losers: July 2010

underWAY GIVEAWAY!!!!

If you've been reading any of my posts on UrbanMoms, you know that I have been working my booty off (literally!), trying to shed those final baby weight pounds.
Now that Z is 14 months old, I don't feel like I can rely on the good ol "I just had a baby" excuse...wish I could, but am pretty sure people won't be buying it.

But, let's be honest, losing that baby weight is HARD. I'm lucky if I get three healthy meals in one day, let alone fit in a good workout. Enter underWAY...

underWay is a drink supplement that naturally suppresses your appetite and quenches your thirst at the same time. underWay is available in three flavors; Açai-Pomegranate, Grape and Orange. Each 8 ounce bottle has 2 servings of just 10 calories each and consists of vitamins and HeroFiber™ which includes Fortefiber™ Soluble Dietary Fiber which helps to maintain cholesterol, glucose and insulin levels that are already within normal range.

The benefits in each bottle of underWay:

Sodium free
Caffeine free
No preservatives
Naturally flavored
Super Fiber (HeroFiber™)
2 grams of carbs
Great taste

So, how does it work??
underWAY™ CURBS YOUR HUNGER TWO WAYS. Its special formulation not only takes longer to be absorbed by the stomach, it also slows the absorption of what's already there - making you feel fuller, longer. What's more, its unique ingredients stimulate your stomach, telling your brain you've consumed more calories than you really have! Please visit their Site for more detailed information.

My thoughts??
underWAY is delicious. No, really! I was skeptical, only because I hate the aftertaste of most "diet" drinks and loathe the thickness of most protein shakes. underWAY had neither. My personal favourite was the Açai-Pomegranate. It tasted like drinking yummy juice. I can't honestly say if I felt more full after drinking it...but I felt satisfied. It tasted good, satisfied my desire for a sweet drink, and didn't leave me hungry (which often happens after drinking juice).

In addition...

I was given the opportunity to try Smart For Life products (creators of the popular "Cookie Diet"). They were suprisingly good and, while I'm not one to advocate substituting diet products for real food, were excellent as meal replacements when in a pinch. To learn more about Smart For Life products, please visit their site.

NOW...
The Giveaway:

In conjunction with Mom Central and underWay, I have 10 prize packages up for grabs (Canadian Readers only) consisting of the following:

8 bottles of underWAY Supplement Drink
an assortment of Smart for Life products

Mandatory Entry:
Visit underWay and Smart For Life. Have a look around and then come back here and let me know why you would love to try out these products!! It's just that easy!

BONUS Entries?? Don't mind if I do...

Follow my blog (and tell me!)
Follow me on Twitter (@sarahnewk) (and tell me!)
Tweet the following message on Twitter (1 per day): "I just entered to win an underWay prize pack from @sarahnewk: http://bit.ly/c5nwgU ENTER NOW! #giveaway

That's it!! Good luck!

****Please note: Readers may enter this contest on my blog as well as this same contest on numerous other blogs participating in the underWay Blog Tour. However, a reader is only eligible to win 1 prize package.****

This contest is open to residents of Canada only. Contest starts July 28, 2010 and ends August 04, 2010 at 11:59 pm (EST) 10 Winners will be drawn using Random.org. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Failure to respond will result in a new winner being chosen. **PLEASE ENSURE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT**

Disclosure - I am participating in the underWAY program by Mom Central on behalf of Better Health Beverage, LLC. I received a gift card as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.

The Best Investment For Allergies- Sharp Air Purifier

I grew up with allergies. Yes, I went to the doctor EVERY WEEK for allergy shots. I'm not nearly as afflicted as I once was, but every spring my eyes water, my nose runs, and I spend a few weeks in allergy hell, completely overtaken by pollen, dust, and the like.
Enter my son...at 12 months, as spring began, I noticed his runny nose, his increased sneezing, his red, watering puffy eyes. After ruling out any type of medical issue, the doctor suggested that he may be suffering from seasonal allergies- the same type of allergies that have afflicted me for years.
We live in the smoggy Toronto area and, while he is too young to technically diagnose, I knew that we had to do something to help give him some relief. Enter the Sharp Air Purifier KC-C100U. A perfect sized air purifier, with a built in humidifying function, it effectively removes dust and allergens from the air in your home, while deodorizing and bringing relief for dry eyes, nose or throat.

The Sharp Air Purifier is highly effective against:
-Mold and plant spores
- Pollen, Pet dander
- House dust mites and debris
- Lung damaging dust
- Bird feather dust
- Asbestos dust
- Cuisine odors
- Tobacco and cigarette smoke
- Over 4000 regular chemicals
- Microbes, Bacteria, Viruses

The best part?? It WORKS! It works amazingly and has made such a difference in my house.

The Good:
-my son & I have seen a significant decrease in allergy symptoms since using the Sharp Air Purifier in our home
-it really does neutralize odours (especially those poopy diaper smells)
-it is not huge, cumbersome or difficult to move
-it was extremely quick and easy to put together
-multiple touch button settings (including air purifying with or without the humidifier)

The Bad:
-I felt the included booklet could have further explained all of the functions and their uses. Luckily, I have used an air purifier before so I had a bit of an idea about cleaning the air in your home from airborne spores, etc... but I think the average consumer could use further explanation

Overall:
A. MAZ. ING. It is one of the best investments you could make for your family if even one of you suffers from airborne allergies.

Nose Picker

People. He picks his nose. All. The. Time. Just jams his finger up there and the more I tell him not to, the more he does. Seriously. My child is a nose picker (or a nose jammer because I don't think he really "picks" for anything).

I'm now trying to ignore him doing it because I think he likes the attention it gets him.

That's what I get for having a boy...

Edit: Here are the pictures of my gold digger. You're Welcome:)

The First Haircut!!!

Z is a big boy now!! 14 months, acting like a much older toddler.
But the hair, oh the hair. His curly mop was getting out of control. I was doing it about 3 times a day (minimum), which meant I was spending more time doing his hair then mine. Not ok. So, I called up my hairdresser (aka: bro-in-laws girlfriend) and asked her for a haircut...here are the results: