Members Mark 4X Probiotic Review

About two weeks ago, I had mentioned that I wanted to be Healthier and I was going to try out a new product.

I had visited Sam's Club and purchased Members Mark 4X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplements.







About Member´s Mark 4X Probiotic:
This product contains 4 strains of natural beneficial bacteria: Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum. When taken daily, this product will help support and maintain a healthy digestive system.

Age,bad diet, stress and other lifestyles can cause pain in your stomach and not be good for your immune system(at least that's what I've been told), so I am hoping that taking this product might help me to be more regular and avoid stomach discomfort.

So did it?

I'm not completely sure...

Taking this probiotic was pretty simple. I just took one pill daily. They are fairly large in size but easy to swallow with water. I did not have any taste issues as I didn't taste it while swallowing the pill or have any aftertaste.

They come in 2 Boxes, each with a 6 week supply. Each weekly pack is labeled with each day printed on them, so you know which days you took them. Again- Simple!

My results may vary from others. The first two days, I didn't notice anything. Then on days 3,4 and 5; I didn't have any stomach pains, but I did have to go to the bathroom more often. I almost was wondering if I wanted to continue using this product. I did continue on for another week, as I was suppose to try this product out for a full two weeks. It did make me more regular, but seemed to have given me more frequent visits to the bathroom. ( Which I guess is normal.) I don't get that bloated feeling as much and I think that is the results of taking this product. I'm not sure if I love this product and would purchase it again, but I do think that it is making me feel better overall. Everybody is different and if you take a probiotic, you might want to try out this product. It seems like a pretty reasonable price for a 12 week supply.



Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and MamaBzz. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.

I love to Cozy up by the fireplace as the seasons change

Home is where the heart is!!! My Mom loves her home. She has lived in it all but 10 years of her life. She grew up in this house and when my Grandparent's decided to downsize and build a smaller home a few miles away, my Mom had to have the house she grew up in. It has many memories for her and us too.

My Parent's have a beautiful fireplace in their living room. This fireplace is also very sentimental. My Grandfather and his friend built this beautiful fireplace themselves, back in the day. The fireplace is beautiful to look at and when the weather starts to get cooler, it gets used quite often.

(Here's a picture of my Parent's standing in front of it)


As the season switches from Daylight Saving to Standard time, and the nights are getting longer, I love to sit and relax by the fireplace. The crackle of the fire and the warmth in the air justs gives you that cozy feeling.

As the Holiday's get closer, my Mom decorates the top of her fireplace with her Christmas Villages and it looks so festive. She hangs our stockings and it brings back those memories of us as kids, awaiting Santa and a gift. As we get older, we realize the gifts we have are a great family and getting to spend so much time together.

There is nothing like, just sitting and relaxing by the fireplace. We really enjoy it especially while it's cold and snowy outside and warm and cozy inside. There's just something about it!




Have a good story to share? You should enter Duraflame’s “1,000 Ways to Start Something Good Contest and you could win $5,000.

*Disclosure: This is my honest thoughts and opinion and I'm sharing this link in a blogger's contest in hopes to win Duraflame Stax to keep the fire burning in these changing seasons. *

Duraflame's 1000 Ways to Start Something Good Contest- Enter to Win!

As the nights get longer and winter begins to settle in, Duraflame is kicking off the holiday season with a Facebook contest to inspire fans to start something good in their homes and with the environment.

The “1,000 Ways to Start Something Good” Facebook contest recently launched and will run through February 29, 2012, with the Duraflame Facebook community voting to select two $5,000 winners.

“Our hope is that this contest will remind people that the spirit of the holiday season is about being with those you cherish and sharing good will,” said Crystal Wohle, brand manager of Duraflame, Inc. “We’re looking forward to the Duraflame community coming together and sharing how they start something good with their families, friends, and doing even the little things that improve our environment, inside and out.”

This contest invites people to submit a photo, video or story on Duraflame’s Facebook page that describes how they started something good in one of two categories:

· Good Experiences – Sharing a story about their perfect experience around the fire with friends, family or other loved ones.

· Good Environment – Sharing a story about how they did something good for the environment.

From here, people simply need to share their story, photo or video. Winners are selected based on votes on Duraflame’s Facebook page

Those interested in sharing a story, photo or video about how they start something good will need to do the following:

~“Like” Duraflame’s Facebook page
~Submit their best fireside experience or memory, or their most inspiring story of helping the environment to the contest tab on the Duraflame Facebook page.
~Entries can be a written story, video or photo.

The Facebook community will vote on the best entry in both the Good Experience and Good Environment categories. The submission with the most “Likes” in each category will win $5,000. The money can be used to create more memorable experiences or given to a favorite cause.



Enter to Win!!

ABOUT DURAFLAME:
Duraflame, Inc. is America 's firelog brand leader. Headquartered in Stockton , Calif. , Duraflame is a privately held, family-owned company that has been in the firelog business for more than 40 years. The company produces and distributes firelogs, fire starters, fireplace accessories, barbecue and outdoor products. More information about Duraflame and its complete product line can be found at www.duraflame.com.

Aerobie Skylighter Lighted Disc Review and Giveaway

Extend the fun of playing with an Aerobie flying disc into the night with the new Skylighter lighted disc. Its bright LEDs illuminate the clear center and the translucent colored rim to make the entire Skylighter appear bright in the night sky. With the patented Aerobie spoiler rim design, the Skylighter is easy for players of all skill levels to throw well. Its narrow profile and large 12 inch (30cm) diameter make the Skylighter fly far and straight.

As is the case with all Aerobie discs, the Skylighter has a rubber rim that provides a performance grip for strong throws and a soft edge to catch. Available in yellow, red, blue, and green. Ages 10 and up. Takes 2 lithium CR2032 3 volt batteries. The light module has an on/off switch. Quality made in the U.S.A.


Features:
Spectacular flights, day or night
Powerful LEDs light the entire transluscent disc
Amazing long and accurate flights
Large 12 inch diameter for unequaled stability
Cushioned rim for performance grip and soft catches
Long life, replaceable batteries
Made in the U.S.A.



This fall season, with it getting darker earlier, the kids can play outside longer with the Aerobie Skylighter Lighted Disc! My 10 year old son absolutely loves this! He said "it's the best flying disc I've ever had!" This is really Cool! It is even better than I thought it would be. This disk is easy to throw, going straight and pretty far. You can play with this in the daylight or dark and it provides hours of fun and exercise. Playing with this in the dark is really fun and cool as it provides some really cool light effects.

The Aerobie Skylighter Lighted Disc makes a great gift idea and retails for about $15. You can find retailers here and this sport toy can be purchased at Sports Authority and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Or Win it!!! One of my lucky readers will win the Aerobie Skylighter Lighted Disc.

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*Disclosure: I received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Farm Rich Product Review and Giveaway

Giveaway now Closed! Congrats to Caryn!


Looking for a great snack, an appetizer or something for a quick dinner? Farm Rich has got you covered!

Here's The First of my Favorites!!



You may remember tasting your first cheese stick when you were a kid, probably while sitting around a table with your parents at one of your favorite restaurants. Now, you can introduce the wonders of cheese sticks to your own kids at home. In the process, you might even develop some sort of a cheese stick bond with them.

Cheese Sticks:
- Made with 100% real mozzarella cheese

- Breaded and seasoned to perfection
- Good source of calcium and protein

- 0g trans fat per serving
- Comes in 10 oz snack pack & 52 oz value pack

If you’re like us, you probably want to get the cheese sticks out of the bag and into your and your kids' mouths as quickly as possible. Just don’t forget to heat them up first. There are 3 quick and easy ways to do it: in the Microwave, the oven or deep fryer.

My husband and I love them just as much as our kids do! Of course, my favorite is cooking them in the deep fryer, they only take about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes and come out nice and crunchy. The breading was just the right amount. It wasn't thickly caked on and had a light flavor while the cheese inside was great tasting. I love to make these as an appetizer or as a side for dinner. They also make a great snack and the kids can cook them without any help in the microwave. We love them with a side of marinara sauce great for dunking.

My other favorite is the Mini Pizza Slices!



No matter how you slice it, pizza has always been, and still is, one of my favorite foods and my kids. But let’s be honest. A long, floppy slice can be a little too much for the average kid to handle. Not so with authentic pizzeria-style Farm Rich Mini Stuffed Pizza Slices. These little guys fit a kid’s mouth and hands perfectly, but taste great that adults love them too.

- Authentic pizzeria-style crust
- Made with 100% real mozzarella cheese
- Whole pepperoni slices
- Classic marinara sauce
- Good source of calcium and protein
- 0g trans fats per serving

They’ve taken care of rolling the dough, spreading the sauce, and stuffing them with cheese and pepperoni. The only thing you have to do is decide whether you want to pop them in the oven (or toaster oven) or the microwave. Either way, they’ll be ready in no time at all.

My favorite way to cook these are to put them in the microwave for a minute and stick them in the toaster oven for a few minutes and they come out nice and crispy. Otherwise, if I don't have as much time, they cook in the microwave in just 2 minutes or so. These are really good! They have a great flavor to them, with just the right amount of sauce,pepperoni and cheese. The only problem I have, is that they don't last long enough in my house. (LOL- wishing the kids and hubby didn't like them so I didn't have to share.)

These Farm Rich products are great to have in your freezer for that anytime snack!
They have many items to choose from to satisfy most of us. Get yours today at your favorite grocery store. Click here for a coupon on your next purchase.

Or Win it!!! One of my lucky readers will win(2)coupons good for a free Farm Rich product(snacks and appetizers) up to $6.99.

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This giveaway will end on November 14th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.


*Disclosure: I received a free coupon from Farm Rich for the for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*

Puppies Vs Babies Online Contest - Get your vote in!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puppies vs. Babies for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Debate is on!!! 

Many of us think that Babies are really cute!!  We may also think that Puppies are Cute too, but which do you think will win the Puppies vs. Babies online contest ?

I'm going to pick... Either way, someone's not going to agree with me!

 I am going to pick Puppies!  Ok. I said it Puppies!! What's not to love about their cute little faces.

My niece is the cutest little baby! But, I have seen some babies that really are not cute!!  Sorry, if that offended You, but You may have been  the one who heard " You're Baby is So Big" ,that is because the person wanted to comment about your baby and didn't want to lie to you or not be polite.  Is that because she had only a face a Mother could love?

 Let's face it... Puppies are pretty darn cute!!  You keep seeing these TV commercials with the puppies on them.  That is because people love puppies!  They are so cute and  they get our attention. 

 Puppies vs. Babies, what's your pick?   

Get your votes in from now until November 23rd and get your say in who will be the top baby or puppy to win!  The winning puppy or baby will get $5,000. 

Make sure you vote.  Please share your pick in the comments. 

 

Happy Birthday Connor & Gabe/ Happy Halloween

Happy Birthday to my "Monster" Connor and my nephew Gabe! It's hard to believe that they reached double digits!!!

Happy Halloween!!! Everyone be safe and Have fun Trick or Treating!!!