With Mother's Day coming up soon...

I want to do something special for my Mom! Which is why I am using the Blurb Designer Instant book template to make a professional quality photo book filled with memories for mom. Instant Books are easy to create, take about an hour, and start at just $12.99. This is definitely a present she will leave on the coffee table for everyone to see each and every day! Start creating your Blurb Designer Instant Book today and save 20% with promo code LOVEYOUMOM valid through 5/10/13! 

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As seen on Fooduciary - Chemical Calories: When Lettuce is More Fattening than a Burger

By Brad from Fooduciary.com.

Environmental chemicals known as obesogens are found in many places, including pesticides used on conventional produce. They program our bodies to store fat and develop disease, and do so to such an extent that in theory a head of conventional romaine could actually cause more weight gain than a grass fed burger.

 "Obesogens belong in the class of chemicals known as endocrine disruptors. This class of toxins simulates the effects of natural hormones and disrupts normal hormonal responses. In terms of weight gain, "chemical calories" may actually be more significant than the caloric value of those calories.

How do obesogens exert so much influence? One method is by disrupting the normal release of leptin, the hormone that tells the brain you're full. In addition, obesogens encourage the body to store fat by reprogramming cells to become fat cells, and they also contribute to insulin resistance. What’s more, they're inflammatory substances, producing oxidative stress, damage the body's energy source, mitochondria, which then has a cascade of negative after effects.

Certainly some people are more sensitive to these toxins than others, though some are highly susceptible. Obesogens can have significant effects on children in utero, causing the fetus to produce more fat cells and increasing the likelihood of childhood obesity.

Remember all of those special moments of the last year?

Remember all of those special moments of the last year?(your child graduating and moving onto a new school, your kids first soccer season or school field trip!) Now, you can remember them forever by creating a Blurb School Book! The best part about Blurb School Books is they are easy to create and a great fundraising tool for your school or class... Use the code MYSCHOOLBOOK to receive your 15% discount on Blurb School and Yearbooks until 5/31/2013. 

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Kate Quinn is having a huge sale!!!

Hurry! Visit Kate Quinn Organics to dress your child/toddler to the nines, in stylish, comfortable, safe organic designer clothes. RIGHT NOW and through April 16th, they are having their 10$ sale!!! That's right ... a TON of super cute stuff is avail;able right now for only ten bucks! Sweet!  I picked out the top L of E pick, and included it at the bottom with a link.
Don't forget to like and tweet this blog post, to let all your friends know about this great sale!!!

I most liked this adorable Peter Pan Bow dress in Hummingbird print. It is 15$, though.

The ten dollar  item I most liked was the Madison Longsleeved Onesie/Bodysuit in Floral Branch print. (Below) 10$!

You can find Kate Quinn Organics online at their site: www.katequinnorganics.com and elsewhere on the web socially, like  Katequinnorg on Pinterest
or Twitter @katequinnorg
& of course: Facebook.com/pages/Kate-Quinn/169179660145

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Upcoming Hapari Giveaway!~

Hapari swimwear is sooooooo excited to announce the arrival of their new 2013 line swimwear. 

CHEETAH CINCH TANKINI TOP 39$

Currently Out of Stock

Brown Swimskirt 35$

 They have new designs and prints that are sure to please many women.  I will be running a giveaway soon!

I cant decide between 5 items- which 2 or 3 I will get, but I already know from my last review that I will be comfortable and look stylish in it!! I absolutely love their tankinis. 

Mango Mudd SOS Tankini 29$
Right now- only available in XS, but I love that it has underwire.

Don't believe me? Check at the images and links I provide below, to the pieces I'm eyeing, and see for YOURSELF girl! :)

DRAWSTRING CAPRI TANKINI TOP 49$
(I love how you can pull it down and it's a dress, or let it bunch to be a top!)

The winner of the upcoming giveaway will win a $90 gift certificate! (1 winner, US only) Exciting stuff!

Aqua Sassy swimwear skirt 32$

Which items above would you get if you had a 90$ Gift Certificate?

Disclosure of Material Connection: I will receive one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”