Collage Video - Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed DVD Review & Giveaway

Collage Video sent me several exercise dvd's to review.  Here's a little bit of information about Collage Video for those of you who have never heard of it. 

Back in 1987, they realized that back-of-the-package video descriptions — and friends’ suggestions — just didn’t get us videos that were right for OUR situation.

So they decided there had to be a better way — search out the best videos and describe them honestly. So they printed the first-ever exercise video catalog. Since then we’ve helped over one million people reach their fitness goals.

25 years later, they’re still here and still family-owned ... all because of their loyal (and in-shape!) customers.  

Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed Pounds is the first DVD that I did to review.  The DVD has two parts.  The first is floor aerobics and the second is toning.  I am just starting to exercise again after many years of being immobile.  I chose this DVD because I have always loved Denise Austin and I am a beginner looking to shape up and shed pounds. 

The first section really got my heart rate up and kept it there.  I enjoyed the latin style moves and it felt like dancing more than working out.  I love how upbeat and positive Denise is throughout the video.  The moves aren't too hard to get, even for me, and I am not very coordinated.  I have only done this DVD one time but I feel good about it and can't wait to do it again. 

The second portion of the video is toning.  I love how no equipment is required.  You use your own body for resistance.  The stretching feels good and the toning exercises are really going to get me in shape.  I feel energized and ready to go after completing this workout.  I am very pleased with how easy it is but challenging at the same time.  I haven't mastered it yet, I have only done it one time.  It will take me a few weeks to get it down but I enjoy learning and participating as well as I can.

If you would like to enter to win this DVD just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway: Ends 1/20/12 at 7 PM EST (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, contiguous USA only, no po boxes)

Mandatory Entry:
Go to Collage Video and select another DVD that you would like to try, leave a comment letting me know which one you chose.

Bonus Entries:

Like Collage Video on facebook https://www.facebook.com/CollageVideo?sk=app_4949752878 leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you are their fan.


Sign up for their newsletter http://www.collagevideo.com/newslettersignup.aspx leave your email that you signed up with.


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You can enter up to five times.  I will use random.org to select a winner after the giveaway ends 1/20/12 at 7 PM EST.  I will email the winner and they will have 72 hours to respond with their mailing information or I will have to select another winner.  Thank you for reading my blog and participating.

Disclosure:  I received a copy of the DVD to review free of charge, the opinions expressed are my own.

Molly K said... 47

I would love to try the Kelly Coffey's 30 Min. to Fitness: Stepboxing.

January 19, 2012 12:39 PM 

 

Winner selected and emailed.  She has 72 hours to respond to my email with her mailing address and I will have the prize shipped.

Tropical Traditions Coconut Flakes Review & Giveaway Ends 10/06/11 at 7 PM EST

Tropical Traditions does not disappoint.  I received a gallon of organic coconut flakes to review and they have also offered one to giveaway.

Tropical Traditions 100% natural Shredded Coconut, Coconut Flakes, and Coconut Chips are made from organic dried coconuts in the Philippines that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white. They are a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! Note: The Shredded Coconut is a very small cut, suitable for baking, such as making macaroons. The Coconut Flakes are a larger shredded coconut cut, perfect for garnishing or toppings, such as the top of a coconut cream pie. The Coconut Chips are a much larger cut that can be used as a snack food. You can mix them with nuts and dried fruit, for example.

My family and I have really enjoyed these organic coconut flakes in everything we have tried them in.  I tried the coconut milk this morning.  I put some flakes and water into the blender and had coconut milk, it was delicious.   I also tried the macaroons.  I brought them to work and everyone just loved them.  I am very impressed with the quality of the products at Tropical Traditions.  I always love them more than I expect to.  If you would like to win a gallon of organic coconut flakes enter the giveaway below.


Giveaway: (you must publicly follow my blog to enter any giveaway, leave your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, contiguous US only, no PO Boxes)

1.  Sign up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter, leave a comment here with your email you used for the newsletter.

2.  Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

3.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

4.  Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you did.

5.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you did with your twitter name.

You can enter up to 5 times.  Giveaway ends 10/06/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select the winner and notify them via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.  Thank you for reading and participating.

Winner selected and emailed, they have 72 hours to get back to me with their mailing address and phone number.

Thanks for participating.

ruslady said... 34

Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook (gala ya) galyettina at yahoo dot com

October 5, 2011 7:56 AM

Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent Review & Giveaway Ends 9/16/11 at 7 PM EST

Tropical Traditions sent me Powdered Laundry Detergent to review.  I love everything that I have tried so far from Tropical Traditions.  Their products are quality and definitely worth checking into.  If you haven't tried them you really should.  Tropical Traditions has amazing organic products.  The powdered detergent is no exception.  I tried this with my whites first.  I loved how clean my clothes got.  I am really impressed with the powdered laundry detergent.  I normally use liquid detergent because I find it easier to use, but after using this powdered detergent I may have to switch completely.

Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent cleans and removes stains from your laundry with the power of Oxygen Bleach Destainer and Deodorizer. Powdered Laundry Detergent is safe and effective at ALL temperatures on whites, permanent press, bright colors, pastels, prints, and delicates in hard or soft water. (Not suitable for Silk or Wool) Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent is non-toxic, environmentally safe and contains no phosphates. Powdered Laundry Detergent cleans and safely bleaches your clothes with the added power of Oxygen Bleach Destainer and Deodorizer.

With our Laundry Detergent there are no harmful by-products upon decomposition. Powdered Laundry Detergent dissolves as completely as liquid detergents and rinses away completely leaving no residue in your clothes.

Powdered Laundry Detergent costs less to use than commercial liquid detergents and costs no more to use than commercial powdered household laundry detergents. Powdered Laundry Detergent contains no dyes, perfumes, fillers or phosphates. Compare our Laundry Detergent to your normal laundry detergent and you’ll see the difference!

Powdered Laundry Detergent can be used with Oxygen Bleach Destainer and Deodorizer to provide optimum cleaning and stain removal!

General Use Directions:

Begin filling washer with water, add Powdered Laundry Detergent, then add laundry.

• For regular size washers and normally soiled loads use 1/4 cup (2 oz) of detergent.
• For large size washers add 1/2 cup (4 oz) of detergent.
• For heavily soiled loads add 1/2 cup (4 oz) of detergent and 1/4 to 1/2 cup (2-4 oz) of Oxygen Bleach
• For extra cleaning and stain removal power use Oxygen Bleach as a pre-soak or add 2-4 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to 1/4 cup of our Laundry Detergent per load!!

Note: For front-loading machines use half the amount that is called for with top loading washing machines. For front loading washers and normally soiled loads, use 1/8 cup (1 oz) of Powdered Laundry Detergent.

Would you like to win the powdered laundry detergent that I received to review?  Just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway: (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave your email address in your comment if it's not visible in your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you choose to complete, no mandatory entry)

1.  Sign up for Tropical Traditions newsletter, leave a comment here with your email you used for the newsletter.

2.  Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

3.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

4.  Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you did.

5.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you did with your twitter name.

You can enter up to 5 times.  Giveaway ends 9/16/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select the winner and notify them via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.  Contiguous US only, no PO Boxes.

Thank you for reading and participating.

winner selected and emailed, congrats to:

~dab said... 79

I already Like Tropical Traditions on facebook (simplydab, Donna B*****)

September 15, 2011 6:35 PM