#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Review: Centrum Vitamins (and Giveaway!)

January 16, 2012 · Ad-Free

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Growing up, the bottles of Centrum One-a-Day were ever-present on our kitchen table, right next to the salt and pepper shakers.  I always associated Centrum with One-a-Day.  It turns out, there’s way more to them than just that one product.

Ever since I moved out of my parents’ home, I have always taken a multi-vitamin.  It’s a no brainer.  But once I started taking a serious look at being more healthy, clean eating, and working out religiously, I became a bit of a vitamin freak.  Hey, you’ve seen my bottle collection, right?  Nick is in charge of vitamin disbursement during dinner … the fluoride one from the pediatrician/dentist, the Vitamin C ones, the fiber ones, the multi-vitamin.  All those other ones are mine.

The folks at Centrum have a new line of dietary supplements though, that I was interested in learning a bit more about, ProNutrients.  The line includes Omega-3, Probiotic, and a Fruit & Veggie one.  All designed for good health.  From their own mouths:

    • New ProNutrients Omega-3 provides two of the most scientifically studied Omega-3s (according to Eicosapentaenoic Acid/EPA and Docosahexaenoic Acid/DHA standards) in an ultra-concentrated MiniGel. Since the MiniGels are smaller than the sizes of most brands’ softgels, they are easy to swallow. They help support heart health, brain structure and eye structure.
    • ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie each MiniTab of new harnesses the power equal to a serving of a blend of fruits and vegetables. It is 100 percent naturally sourced from grapes, blueberries, raspberries, plums, carrots and tomatoes. Each MiniTab helps support cell protection and general health.
    • New ProNutrients Probiotic is a unique blended powder containing two of the most scientifically studied probiotics. The individually wrapped packets are designed to ensure the bacteria arrive active and ready to work in the digestive tract. ProNutrients Probiotic helps support immune health and digestive balance.

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They also have a “specialist” line designed if you want to target something a little more specific like prenatal, vision, energy, and heart.  Um, energy?  Yes please!  The company was kind enough to send me a package of their new supplements a few weeks ago.  It’s hard to tell how it has affected me and my overall health since I also started working out and recommitted to clean eating around the same time, but suffice it to say, so far, so good.  And quite frankly, anything extra that will solidify my immune system, especially during this harsh, cold winter, I am all for.

And now for a quick giveaway.  They have a super fast survey for you to take right here.  Less than three minutes, and no registration necessary.  After you enter your basics, it will give you simple ways to incorporate more of what you’re missing.  For example, how to get more fruits and veggies into your diet, more omega-3s, simple ways to exercise more, and so on.  Go take the test, and come back and tell me what you’re going to do with the results.  Each comment is entered into the Centrum giveaway, and the winner gets a free Centrum product of their choice.  Yay!  Contest closes at 5 pm EST tomorrow.  Tweet for extra entries.

(You can also grab a $5.00 off coupon on their Facebook page right here.)

This post was part of a Centrum ProNutrients campaign hosted by One2One Network. I received nutritional product and compensation. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Centrum ProNutrients as a product or its effectiveness.

January 16, 2012 – Bonus Photos
Heart-Shaped Pebble
When I saw this pebble on the steps leading to our front door this afternoon, I went back to snap a picture. Just in case you didn’t see it as well as I did, I helped you out a bit. Seemed fitting for today. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

Punk Rock Chick
Apparently dinner at the O’Malley household requires a punk rock look with a heavy hand of sparkly aqua glitter eye shadow. Thank goodness it was decidedly less heavy handed for her morning make-up routine.

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Comments

  1. amy marantino says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    i need to drink more water

    Reply
  2. aubrey says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I am going to start taking vitamins, eat healthier and drink more H20!
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:26 am

    I’m so not a big vitamin person ( i only take calcium w/vit D to avoid any future stress fractures) and really prefer to get my vitamins from food. I just took the little survey…and apparently they have no plan or recommendations for me. i’m not really sure what that means…lol.

    I totally rock out in the glitter eyeshadow for dinner. Maddie knows where it’s at. :P

    Reply
  4. Kris #40 says

    January 17, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Drink more water, eat more fruits & veggies, exercise (when the ankle is better) and restart taking the vitamins that are in my closet

    Reply
  5. Betsy says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I was speaking with a pharmacist a couple of weeks ago, and she said many people take too much of certain vitamins (some are harmful in high doses). And, more doesn’t always mean better.

    She recommended that I shouldn’t take Vit C along with my multi — she said no prob if I want to do it periodically. Wasnt’ sure if it was to avoid too much Vit C, or if it simply isn’t necessary when you go over a certain amount. Hmmm, will ask again.

    If nothing else, worth checking with professional on recommended amounts.

    Reply
  6. Cheryl Free says

    January 18, 2012 at 12:04 am

    I’m deficient in Vitamin D and will look for supplement sources ? *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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