Happy National “Take Your Cat on an Adventure” Day // Purina Pro Plan

Yes, there is something like a National “Take Your Cat on an Adventure” Day! It's going to be on June 15th. I didn't even know that!

If you are an avid reader of my little blog, you sure know about my cat Coco. If you don't know about her Coconess yet, here's a little curriculum vitae:

I adopted Coco 13 years ago at a shelter in Germany. She was 2 years old back then. I was going through a rough time, and my doctor suggested having a pet would be a huge help to get back on track, mastering my daily life again. Kinda like a reason to get up every day. Yea, I was in a very dark place back then. My landlord only allowed cats, so I went to our local shelter in Trier, Germany, being ready to adopt the biggest cat they have. Like, as close to a dog as possible!
There she was... laying in a little hammock, chillin in the sunlight. It was love at first sight. And yes, she was a little on the chubbier side back then already. So it's not my fault she looks the way she looks today!

We've been roommates ever since then. We've moved across the country, and 2.5 years ago: Across the big pond. If THIS isn't "Taking Your Cat on an Adventure" - tell me, what is? You can read everything about the big move HERE.

Coco is a trooper! Even though she's an older lady, she pretty much chilled through the whole relocation process. But let's face it: Coco is old. Coco is overweight. And she has some urinary tract issues. I want her to stay with me as long as even possible. I want her to be able to go on as many adventures as possible with me! Nutrition is a major thing. So I did some research, and switched to Purina Pro Plan a few months ago. It's very easy to find the right food for your cat. Have you ever tried the "Purina myPlan"?

Just go HERE, answer a few questions about your cat, and you will get an expert recommendation on the best Purina formula for your cat and receive $5 off!

To learn about National "Take Your Cat on an Adventure Day" - June 15th, just check out "My Great Cat Adventure" website!

Tell me about your cat! What adventures do you guys go on?

 

How I saved my friend's underpants // Poise Impressa Review

Designed for the temporary management of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Poise* Impressa*Bladder Supports do not absorb leaks — they help prevent them.

My friend Reya has three kids, which sure left some marks on her body. We do a lot together, and one of our favorite spots to take the kids is the trampoline park in Shreveport, LA. Sadly, the only one having fun with the kids is me, while she is sitting somewhere on the side, watching us. Bladder leakage is nothing a woman in her late 20s or early 30s wants to talk about. But at one point I just asked her about it. She said it just makes her feel uncomfortable. I sure understand!



I was super happy when I got the opportunity to review the Poise Impressa Bladder Supports! Knock on wood, my urinary system is still 100% intact and working perfectly fine. But Reya, our trips to the trampoline park, AND me being a silly butthead making her crack up (and, sorry, leak...) with all the stupid stuff that's going on in my life  all the time, seemed to be a perfect fit for this campaign! So here is my, or OUR review:



Stopping leaks starts with the Impressa Sizing Kit. Impressa comes in three different sizes, and the Sizing Kit helps you find your most effective and comfortable internal fit. Each kit includes six bladder supports (two of each size), along with a $4 coupon toward a 10-count Single-Size Pack of Impressa.



After you've found your perfect fit with the Impressa Sizing Kit, it's time to purchase a Single-Size Pack. Each includes 10 bladder supports in your size — and you can use Impressa for up to 8 hours every day to help stop leaks before they happen.



Reya is SUPER happy with Poise* Impressa*. We didn't go to the tramploine park yet, but we did have had a girl's night out with a whole bunch of laughter! Reya got her freedom of cracking up laughter back, thanks to Impressa!

We are sharing the fun by offering some coupons for you: Start with the $2.00 off coupon for the Poise* Impressa* Sizing Kit to help find your most effective and comfortable internal fit.
After you have found your perfect fit, you can then download a $2.00 off coupon for 1 Poise* Impressa* Bladder Supports 10 Count Base Pack.

Click HERE to grab your coupon!

 

Finally: Enjoy the Big, Bold and Tasty Flavors of Chili’s® at Home!

Since I started working a few shifts a week at a restaurant, some days at our casa are pretty busy and M and I don't really get to spend that much time together. He works 12 hour shifts as a security guard right now, which are day AND night shifts. 

When life gets super busy, we are really thankful for the frozen food isle at our local Walmart. Especially since I found out one of my favorite restaurants, Chili's, has a new line of frozen food! Does it get any better?



I don't think so. Chili’s® new line of frozen foods delivers the bold, southwestern flavors and same great taste for which Chili’s® is known, with entrées like Pepper Jack Mac ‘N’ Cheese and Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl.

Today we've had the "Chicken Bacon Ranch". It was super yummy! And an absolute time saver! I was working the lunch AND evening shift today, so I was only home from 2-4:30pm. As soon as I got home, I put the dish in the oven, and 1 hour later we've had a delicious (late) lunch! Since we are huge salad eaters, we sure had some as well. If you want to try my homemade vinaigrette recipe, here it is!

Homemade Mustard Yogurt Vinaigrette

• 2 tsp Olive Oil

• 4 tsp Vinegar (I use White Wine Vinegar or Balsamic)

• 1 tsp Mustard

• 1 tsp Plain Yogurt

• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

• 1 pinch of Sugar

Did you visit the Chili’s at Home website yet? I would be happy if you would leave a comment with a link to YOUR favorite frozen meal! 

Whenever we hit the store, I make sure to pack a few of the boldly favored and deliciously prepared meals. It's simple: Chili’s® frozen foods let consumers treat themselves or their families to the experience of bold Chili’s®-inspired flavors — right in their own homes! They have single-serve and multi-serve packs.

Bellisio Foods, a leading frozen foods manufacturer, partnered with Chili’s® Grill & Bar earlier this year to introduce a new line of licensed Chili’s®-inspired frozen meals — boldly flavored and deliciously prepared to enjoy at home. The new line of Chili’s® frozen foods is inspired by some of the restaurant’s most popular and innovative dishes.

Find a $1 coupon to save on Chili’s® at Home and experience the delicious, bold flavors HERE!

Chili’s® new line of frozen foods is available at major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, Food Lion, H-E-B, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Schnucks and many more! 

This post is sponsored by Bellisio Foods // Chili's At Home, but my love for their tasty, bold, and quick meals is all my own! 



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Weight-loss Journey: My First Scale Ever // 2 Ozeri WeightMaster Review

If you follow my workout updates on here, or my profile on myfitnesspal.com, you can tell I'm working hard to get to my goal weight lately. Running and my other workouts make it easy for me to stay under my calorie goal of 1270. Tonight I even had some french fries and wings! And ice cream! And muffins! I would consider today kind of a cheat day though, since I usually wouldn't eat all this, especially not for dinner. But today is the San Diego Chargers first pre-season game, so there HAD TO BE WINGS AND FRIES. Period.

A weight-loss journey doesn't lead anywhere without a scale. So I guess you can tell how happy I was when I got the opportunity to review one! I got sent the Ozeri WeightMaster (400lbs Digital Bathroom BMI Scale).

This is actually the first scale I ever owned! And: I like it! It is not your plain old scale. Look at all the features:

• BMI: Calculates your BMI (Body Mass Index)
• Weight Differential Detection: Displays both your current weight AND your net weight change (records up to 7 weights per user)
• Color Alert Technology: Highlights your net weight change in GREEN for weight loss and RED for weight gain
• Power: 3x AAA batteries (included)
• Capacity: 400 lbs / 180 kg
• Graduation: 0.2 lbs / 0.1 kg
• Auto Power On (Automatically turns on upon stepping on the scale. Also turns on via the UNIT button.)
• 3 Touch Screen Function Keys
• Automatic Recognition (for up to 5 unique users)
• Auto Power Off
• Overload Indicator "-----"
• Low Battery Indicator: "Lo"
• Height Range: 100 cm - 210 cm (3 ft 3.4 in - 6 ft 10.6 in)

"The Ozeri WeightMaster 400 lbs Digital Bath Scale with BMI and Weight Differential Detection was designed and engineered in the USA to provide a comprehensive yet simple weight management solution to measure and track your weight. 

Featuring BMI Measurement and Auto Recognition Technology, the Ozeri WeightMaster weighs up to 400 lbs and displays your BMI (Body Mass Index), a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. Immediately after displaying your weight and BMI, the scale's Weight Differential Detection displays your "net weight change" from your last weigh-in (L1), the average of your last 3 weigh-ins (L3), and last 7 weigh-ins (L7). 

By measuring your weight once a day, the Ozeri WeightMaster empowers you to see how your current weight changes day to day, from the last 3 days, and over the previous week. For users who would rather just focus on their weight trend without worrying so much about the actual numbers, the WeightMaster features Color Alert Technology, which displays your weight change in a GREEN illumination for weight loss and RED for weight gain, providing a visual form of intuitive feedback. 

With built-in intelligence, the WeightMaster requires no complicated synching and spares you the data connection failures common to more expensive wireless and Bluetooth alternatives. 

Precision engineered and durably made, WeightMaster auto-calibrates with StepOn technology and auto-powers off to preserve battery life. The Ozeri WeightMaster is made out of impact-resistant tempered glass, and equipped with non-slip scratch-resistant feet that won't damage flooring. Ships with batteries included, and backed by Ozeri's 100% Hassle-Free Satisfaction Guarantee." via amazon.com

Good thing for Europeans like me: You can easily change the unit of measurement from Pounds (lbs) to Kilograms (kg). With the scale turned on, simply push the "Unit " button underneath the scale. Easy! Fow now I will leave it on "lbs" though. I have to get used to all the american units.... It's super tough :oD! 

When I was using the scale for the first time, I've had to set my profile. It definitely is a smart machine! It can save profiles for up to 5 users! Right now I am the only one using it, but if M decides to use it as well, we can set up his profile as well. It's super easy:

1. Place the scale on a hard surface. Avoid carpets and uneven floors.
2. Press "SET" to enter Setup mode. On the bottom right of the LCD you will see "User 1" flashing on the screen. This indicates you are in Setup mode, and you are now ready to enter the personal information for one of the 5 profiles that can be stored within the devices memory.
3. Select the profile number by pressing the up or down arrow buttons, and press "SET" to confirm. 
4. After entering your height, the scale will display "0.0" on the LCD screen. Immediately step on the scale and remain standing. The scale will next display your weight and BMI, and then power off after approx. 12 seconds. 
5. The next time you use your scale, it will recognize you and after displaying your current BMI and height, it will compare your current weight with the last recorded weight ti display your net weight change (L1) in color. Once the scale has recorded 7 weights associated with your profile, it will then be able to follow the L1 displays with your L3 and L7 net weight changes.
   L1 = The net weight change from your previous recorded weight
   L3 = The net weight change from your previous 3 recorded weights
   L7 = The net weight change from your previous 7 recorded weights

I have set my profile Saturday, and will step on the scale again every Saturday from now on. I know I could use the scale every day, but I know even better this would end up in an unhealthy obsession. Or me not eating at all. I hate scales. But since I am working out a lot, plus sticking to my healthy meals and calorie, I hope I will see progress on my weekly weigh-ins.

Sometimes I think I should have never stopped smoking. Gaining 50 lbs and my skin looking like a 14 year old teenager's. It sucks... 

I will continue my weight-loss journey though! And I will reach my goal - which is at least 37.5 lbs to drop.  I can do it. 

Thank you, Ozeri, for sending me the awesome scale! 

It will be a great companion on this tough journey!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.


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Review & Giveaway: Gifts For Bookworms (Like Me) from GoneReading.com

I am a serious bookworm. I got rid of tons of clothes when we were moving from Germany to the USA, but I kept most of my books. Point at one on my bookshelf, and I can tell you where I bought it and during what time of my life I read it! True story!

People are trying to push me into the eReader century, but maybe it is because of my profession: I love books. I love the haptic.
I love the smell of a new book. No fancy eReader can beat that feeling!

M always says if I pass away before he does, he will bury me in a book shaped casket. Morbid sense of humor, I know.

I read a lot! Funny thing: In Germany I was mostly reading English books, and now, living in the USA, I mostly read German books. 4 German, 1 English so far, to be specific.

Since it's a known fact there are a couple of fellow bookworms reading my little blog, I got the opportunity to review an amazing online store for book lovers: GoneReading.com!

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Review: Ozeal Glasses

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post from 4sponsor.com with my unbiased thoughts!

Ozeal Glasses is a large online optician shop serving customers worldwide. Ozeal prescription glasses are popular for professional service and high quality products. Ozeal glasses are a perfect fashion statement for fashionistas and those who can find the underlying cool in all things. There is a wide collection of fashion glasses at considerably fair price. If you can't be sure how you look wearing these glasses, our virtual try-on tool will help you a lot. 

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Since moving into a very warm and sunny place on this planet, I was in desperate need of some new sunglasses. I kept wearing those $10 ones, and I can feel they are messing up my eyes. So I went to Ozeal and started browsing through their shop:

Let me tell you: It was a tough decision, since they have an awesome selection of top notch models. If you are looking for some extravaganza eyglasses or prescription glasses, check out www.ozealglasses.com!

The model I fell for right away was Human Skull Auriane Brown & Crimson. I love the classic color combination with the pretty & unique frame design!  

Today,  after 2 days of rain, the sun finally came out in southern Arkansas again. And just in time, my awesome sunglasses from "Ozeal" came in the mail! I was very excited, so I took pictures of the unboxing: 

The glasses came in a beautiful case, and with a glasses cloth.
Everything was wrapped up in bubble wrap, and securely stored in a box. My sunglasses made it to Arkansas safe and in one piece!

They look AMAZING! I'm very happy and sure I picked the right model:

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Great selection, awesome quality, good prices, and fast shipping. 

Disclaimer: I received one product 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."

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