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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot as soon as it is available, as it’s the single best way to prevent the flu.

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If you are ready to get back into your work out routine when the kids return to school, you may want to check out the FREE 7 day pass offer from Bally Total Fitness.  It is always hard to know whether or not you like a gym until you have had the chance to try it out so a FREE 7 days is sure to help.

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In the June issue of the All You Magazine, there was an article that talked about homemade remedies and solutions for the different rooms in your home. One of the ones that stood out to me was a homemade body scrub for bath time.

I don’t take nearly as many luxuriating baths now that I am a mom of three. But, this yummy recipe caused me to plan a bath just so that I could try this scrub out.

You just take granulated sugar in a bowl, probably about a cup. Then you just start streaming in olive oil, stirring all the while until you get it to the consistency of a scrub. Add a bit of orange or almond extract and you are ready for a aromatic, luxurious but cost effective spa treatment that you simply made yourself. I loved it! I felt a bit shiny and slick after the bath but I noticed the next morning that my skin was so soft and not looking nearly as dry as it was before. Give it a try!

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Claire over at MummyDeals sent over some great info about how to get free meds at Meijer and Giant Eagle grocery stores. Not only does Meijer offer free antibiotics and prenatal vitamins but now they’re introduced FREE Metformin Immediate Release for diabetics. Go HERE for more information and check out her post  HERE on more ways to save on medications.

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OK, with bathing suit season fast upon us, I am realizing how not ready I am:)  While I have never tried Jenny Craig, I know several people that have with great results.  If you are even curious about their program, give them a try, IT’S FREE and it may be just what you were looking for!

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One of our readers, Casey, passed along some valuable information about a recall on certain infant medicines.  You can get all the information HERE, and I have included the table from their website with all the products included.  They are also offering refunds or replacements for affected products through a simple form HERE. 

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Here is the table on their site with all the varieties and NDC numbers that are part of the recall.  Thanks Casey for making sure we all knew!

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Workout.com has 4 FREE workout podcasts for you to download or subscribe to for FREE in iTunes!  If you are trying to lose that extra winter baggage before swimsuit season, these may really help keep you motivated.  I love listening to fun music when I workout.  It helps keep me going and makes working out more enjoyable.  “Each episode features 60 minute non-stop mixes great for walking, jogging, running, treadmill, elliptical, interval training, circuit training, cycling, marathon training, yoga, pilates, or general exercise.”  Thanks MySavings!

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If you have been around Save At Home Mommy for a while now, I am sure you have seen posts about me losing 60 pounds on Solo Slim.  It has been about a year since I lost the weight and now I have a new struggle, flappy skin!  I worked out a lot while I was trying to lose the weight but since then, I have been very lazy about my workouts.   Honestly, lazy isn’t the word, non-existent is probably more accurate:)  With warmer weather, and bathing suits:(, approaching, I have got to do something about toning up. 

When Nicola approached me about Beachbody I was a little hesitant since I had never even heard of it before.  I went and checked out their products and was pleasantly surprised to see some awesome options for at home workouts.  I am the kind of person that doesn’t want to workout unless it is fun.  I love taking the Zumba classes at the gym because I can have fun and let go and get a great workout at the same time.  Finding time to go to the gym, however, is not always easy.  I was immediately drawn to the Yoga Booty Ballet series that uses several different kids of dancing for sculpting aerobic workouts.  They also have Yoga, Pilates, Pregnancy and more DVD’s.  I love being able to dance and act crazy in the comfort of my own home, where nobody can see me, and work out at the same time.  It is great for when I need a break and getting to the gym is not an option.  If you have a good friend, you could do it together for some great laughs and a great workout!

They also have a great 2 day fast that you can use to jump start your weight loss and get your body ready to start shedding those pounds.

The best part, Nicola is offering a great giveaway this week to one lucky reader so you too can get ready for beach weather!  One person will win the Shakeology workouts DVD and a Shakeology sample.  If you don’t know what Shakeology is, you can get one entry into the giveaway just by finding out.

Here is how you can enter:

#1- Go to Nicola’s site HERE and check out Shakeology, then come back and comment on this post telling us what you think your favorite aspect of the system is.

#2- Go to Go to Nicola’s site HERE and check out all the at home workout programs and then comment on this post telling us which one you think you would most enjoy.

#3- Tell someone else about this giveaway!  Post it on facebook, twitter, send out an email whatever you can do to get the word out.  Comment on this post telling us how you got the word out.

#4- Subscribe and confirm your subscription to our Save At Home Mommy Daily Deals Newsletter.  This is a great way to have the deals delivered to you in a single email each day.  You can also subscribe to our RSS feed in a reader if you use one.  Comment on this post telling us you confirmed your subscription or that you were already subscribed.

The giveaway will be closed at 9:00pm PST on Sunday, April 25th and the winner will be announced on Monday the 26th.  The winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize or a new winner will be chosen and posted.

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                                                          Me at my heaviest                                              

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Keep reading for ordering information and a Solo Slim discount code!

Almost 2 years ago, I gave birth to our second little girl Adelaide Grace (Addi).  I was able to lose the weight I had gained from my pregnancy within 10 days.  The problem was, I still had 60 more pounds on my frame than when my husband and I were married.  I had allowed myself to think that this happens to everyone and that I would never be the same weight as when I got married.

I have always struggled with my weight, losing and gaining over and over again, but this time I was determined to make a change.  My mother called one day and was telling me about some of her friends that had started taken a weight loss supplement called Solo Slim and gotten great results.  I researched it as much as possible and could find nothing wrong with it.  I even took it to 2 doctors and neither of them could find anything harmful in the ingredients, so I decided anything was worth a try.

I got one bottle and began changing how we ate and exercising as much as I could.  I loved this product because it is all natural and vegetarian and did not make me feel jumpy or weird.  I also loved only taking one pill each morning 20 minutes before breakfast but the best part for sure, eating what I wanted!  I am the kind of person that if I say I can not eat chocolate, I end up eating the entire chocolate cake.  Solo slim works by increasing your metabolism, making you feel more full and decreasing your cravings.  I still ate pizza, just a lot less and the same thing with all the other foods I liked. 

I started in October and by June, I had lost 50 pounds.  I continued taking it on and off and by December had lost another 10 pounds for a total of 60 pounds lost.  Now, a year and a half later, I have stayed within 5 pounds of that lowest weight.  I take a pill every once in a while and have found it easy to hold my weight steady.  Just like every woman out there, I would love to lose another 5 pounds but I am happy where I am. 

                                                             Me today!

For the first time in my life, I can eat what I want and not feel guilty and my weight doesn’t make me feel guilty or insecure.  I can enjoy wearing summer dresses and flip flops and don’t cringe quite as much when my girls want to go to the pool:) 

I am not a doctor so I can only tell you my personal results and that it definitely worked for me!  If you decide to try Solo Slim, the cheapest place I have found is ordering it from Planetary Nutrition.  You can use the code CLUTCH to save 10% off your order and they usually offer FREE shipping when you order 2 bottles. 

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Our Bako Business of the week for this week is Nicola Wright who is a Beach Body Coach.  Nicola is a stay at home mom with two little ones, fitness instructor and Division Chair of Warm Line here in Bakersfield, where I was able to meet her when I spoke for their general meeting.  If you need some to help motivate you to work out, you have come to the right place.  Her site HERE has tons of great products and resources!  It provides access to her fitness blog where you will find tips for how to get and stay fit, access to the beachbody site with prizes for logging your workouts with WOWY, message boards and answers to all your fitness questions.  You will also find great DVD workout series, fitness equipment, supplements and more.

Make sure to go and check out her inspirational weight loss story and how this has changed her life!

The Giveaway

One person will win a 10 day supply of Shakeology, Shakeology workout DVD set, plus a Shakeology recipe card and on the go shaker cup. (value $85) OR $45 towards any Beachbody product they choose to order.

Other Discounts for SaveAtHomeMommy readers

Through the end of February, Save At Home Mommy readers can receive a one serving package of Shakeology (value $5) plus a recipe card for every order over $50, orders over $100 will get a Shakeology on the go shaker cup as well.  Orders must be placed through www.beachbodycoach.com/nicolabx or click on the Beachbody button to get this promo.  Your bonuses will arrive as a separate order.

How to Enter- Fill out the form ONCE for each entry option you complete

#1- Go to Nicola’s site HERE and read her weight loss story.

#2- Share your favorite weight loss secret in the form.

#3- Subscribe to the Save At Home Mommy daily newsletter through email or RSS feed, or say you already are.

#4- Become a Save At Home Mommy facebook fan or Twitter follower, or say you already are. 

#5- Let others know about SaveAtHomeMommy.com or this giveaway through email, facebook, twitter, copying my button or anything else you can think of to get my name out there:)

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If you are trying to lose weight or get more healthy this New Year, below are some great resources and discounts to get you started!  My favorite, of course, is Solo Slim which helped me lose 60 pounds and keep it off.  Check out the photos and details in my post HERE.

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