Birchbox, it's all the rage for a bargain price!!!

Hey ladies (& men)!  If you haven't already heard of Birchbox you were like me a month ago (hiding out from this on again off again northwest weather).  My friend first introduced me to it because well...what girl doesn't like trying out new products!?!

Ladies, have I got a bargain for you!  For only $10 a month you'll receive a box of new samples (skincare, perfume, cosmetics, etc.) delivered to your doorstep every month.  This way you can try out products from brands you already know OR new and upcoming products coming out on the market.  It's Christmas every month!

I just signed up and can't wait to share with you what's new for the month of June!

So, what are you waiting for go check it out!  Click on the link below:

Birchbox helps you discover the best in beauty and lifestyle

Discounts Galore!!!

Did you know that if you have Providence as your health plan you can get discounts on anything from massages, a trip to the zoo and even Disney tickets!?!  Love it, so check it out...

Recreation Discounts with LifeBalance

As a member of Providence Health Plan, you have access discounts on recreational and cultural activities and events in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. From health clubs, professional instructors, retail stores, to guide services, tour operators, performance venues, museums, theaters, massage therapists and much more.

Who is Eligible?

All Providence Health Plan covered members and their families. Participating locations will verify your eligibility when you present your Providence Health Plan member ID card.

Access LifeBalance Discounts:

• Visit www.LifeBalanceProgram.com or call 503-234-1375 or 1-888-754-5433.
• Show your Providence Health Plan member identification (ID) card, along with a photo ID, at participating locations and identify yourself as a LifeBalance member.
• Find events and discounts planned exclusively for Providence Health Plan members:Spring 2011 Member Event Schedule (PDF)

LifeBalance Program Features:

• The LifeBalance Search for Savings allows members to find exclusive savings at over 2,000 recreational, cultural & wellness related businesses throughout Alaska, Oregon & Washington.
• The LifeBalance Ticket Window, offers members direct access to discounted tickets to a variety of events including pro sports, theater, music, movies, skiing, snowboarding, museums and more.
• The LifeBalance Wellness Window offers members food and fitness tips, wellness calculators, information about community events and more.
• MyLifeBalance is a new component of the LifeBalance program that includes personalized wellness tools, customized content and more.
• Sign up for eAction!, the monthly e-mail newsletter of the LifeBalance Program, offering updates, fitness facts, contests, giveaways, special promotions and more!

Questions?

LifeBalance Customer Service 
503-234-1375 or 1-888-754-LIFE (5433)
www.LifeBalanceProgram.com

Mother's day special for expectant mothers!

1.  Go to sevenslings.com

2.  Click on "Shop Now" and select any baby carrier you like.  Be sure to check out the sizing page to get the correct size.

3.  Once you've selected your size, you'll be directed to "shopping bag".  Enter the promo code "WTE" and they'll deduct 100% of the cost of of the carrier - all you pay are the shipping fees!

You can use the promo code "WTE" more than once, just open a new browser window each time you do.

Get yours today!

Alaska teams up with Starbucks!!!

FREE coffee from Starbucks!!! (select locations)

Here's a note from Alaska Airlines on Facebook:


To celebrate our new partnership with Starbucks, we are hosting an afternoon event at select West Coast Starbucks stores each Tuesday in February. 

For one hour, customers at each store can text-to-win* one of five pairs of roundtrip tickets anywhere we fly, and enjoy a tall drip coffee on us.

Store locations and time will be announced on Facebook and Twitter every Tuesday at 8 a.m. PT in the following cities:

- Seattle (2/7)
- Portland (2/14)
- San Diego (2/21)
- San Jose (2/28)

* Text-to-win Contest Rules: http://bit.ly/TravelTuesday

Alexia sweet potato fries/tots & onion rings

Great buy @ Target (prices may vary)

Alexia
$1/1 (Target coupon) $1/1 - Target coupon
$1.25/1 (Coupons.com) $1.25/1 - Coupons.com coupon
Price: $3.09
Coupons: - $2.25
Pay: $0.84 ea.

Chef Boyardee, Campbell's soup and other yummy deals!!!

Great buys @ Target (all prices may vary)





















Campbell's - Slow Kettle soup
$1/1 (Target coupon, exp 3/10) $1/1 - Target coupon
Sale: $1.33
Coupon: - $1.00
Pay: $0.33 ea.

Knorr - Rice/Pasta Sides

$0.50/2 (Target coupon) $0.50/2 - Target coupon

Sale: $0.96 ea. x 2 = $1.92

Coupon: - $0.50

Pay: $0.71 ea. x 2 = $1.42

Chef Boyardee

$1.00/3 (RP, exp 3/3) $1.00/3 - Red Plum online coupon

Sale: $0.82 ea. x 3 = $2.46

Coupon: - $1.00

Pay: $0.49 ea. x 2 = $1.46

Campbell's Spaghettio's

$0.50/5 (RP, exp 3/24) $0.50/5 - Coupons.com

Sale: $0.59 ea. x 5 = $2.95

Coupon: - $0.50

Pay: $0.49 ea. x 5 = $2.45

Market Pantry soups

$1.00/3 (Target coupon, exp 2/25) $1.00/3 - Target coupon

Sale: $0.50 ea. x 3 = $1.50

Coupon: - $1.00

Pay: $0.17 ea. x 3 = $0.50

Maybe she's born with it...maybe it's Maybelline!

Baby Lips!!!  It's the rage...love this product and seriously it keeps my lips moisturized, even if I go a couple days without using it.  Trust me I'm very picky when it comes to balms/chapsticks/glosses anything that go on my lips.

Even better, you can get it for under a $1.00!!!  (Prices may vary)

Grab your coupon ($2/1 - RP 2/5) and run to the closest Target/Walmart.

This product will leave your lips kissable and puckering throughout the day, enjoy!

Here's to a NEW YOU starting right NOW!

~kxc

1 Cor 16:13-14

Nike product wear testing!!!

Several months ago Nike was accepting applications for wear testers.  I'm not sure if they accept wear testers year round but you can definitely go check out their website to see if you qualify as a wear tester for both apparel and footwear.  Sounds like fun!

Here's to a NEW YOU starting right NOW!

~kxc

1 Cor 16:13-14

Nike product wear testing

DETOX...are you thinking about it?

To detox or not to detox that is the question!

I've been feeling sluggish and just not on my A game lately.  Coming off of the holidays, starting a new job and moving to a new city = me neglecting my body and developing horrible eating habits.  It's all about instant gratification right!?!  Eeeeh wrong, because my body is revolting and now I'm not feeling so hot.  So, I've decided to detox.  My co-worker found this great article in Whole Living magazine for a 21 day detox.  I'm on day 2 of the detox and here's my take thus far:

(Links to everything is at the bottom)

PROS

-Affordable (I spent about $48 on a week's worth of groceries = $2.29/meal)

-Tastes good (very important!!!)

-Healthy (whole foods only, no processed)

-Feel satisfied (not full but satisfied, there's a difference)

-Lighter (don't we all want to feel lighter)

-Snacks (there are recipes for healthy snacks, that's a plus in my book)

-Knowledge (I'm learning about new foods and how to prepare them, yippee)

-Easy prep

-Variety of meals you can chose from

-Recipes / shopping lists are provided

CONS

-Time (some recipes take some time to prepare, like soups but you can refrigerate it and have several meals)

-Headaches (the article mentions that you'll experience some, not horrible)

-Hunger pains (definitely feeling my tummy growl from time to time, drinking water helps a whole lot)

-Juices (they're yummy but if you don't have a juicer, well you can't make juice, I found an affordable one at Wally World -- Walmart)

I did my shopping at Winco, similar to a Food 4 Less in some areas.  They have an unbelievable variety of spices, love it!  Trader Joe's would be a great place to go for affordability and variety as well.  Or maybe even Walmart.  You're not buying a lot so make sure you are looking at the servings before you go shopping.  I learned that the hard way!

Here's to a NEW YOU starting right NOW!

~kxc

1 Cor 16:13-14

2012 Whole Living Action Plan (Detox plan/recipes)

Black & Decker Juice/Vegetable Extractor ($29.88) -- Walmart

Here's to a NEW YOU starting right NOW!

Yikes!  It's already February and you're probably thinking didn't I just ring in the new year!?!  That's probably how a few OR how most of us feel.  And, what about the dreaded new year's resolutions?  Do you know that half of America's population makes new year's resolutions, that's 156 million of us (a little over the population of Russia's 143 million) and majority of those pledges are broken within a week?  That's almost as many as those broken by politicians =)

None of that this year!  We all go through rough seasons in our lives and it takes a toll on us physically and mentally (I can testify to that).  But how sweet it is when we overcome those challenges for they refine us!

So, my challenge for you is to cut yourself some slack, break out of your norm, live it up and give yourself some FREEEEEEDOM to breathe and enjoy all that's around you!  As corny and cliche as it may sound take the time to work on YOU.  As I will be doing the same and sharing it here!

Here's to a NEW YOU starting right NOW!

~kxc
1 Cor 16:13-14

**P.S. Kudos to my coworker Becca who turned me on to blogging.  Honestly, I don't know a single thing about blogging but I'm definitely up for the challenge!!!  I'm excited to see where this leads and looking forward to sharing and exchanging ideas with whomever is on board.