Great fitness products from Taylor Gifts

6:28 PM Totally CaseyDeuce

I feel like the beginning of the fall and throughout the winter is when I always shoot to get into some sort of better shape. That way, when the spring rolls around and its time to get into the skimpier clothes, there isn't so much nervousness as to how you look in them. There are some awesome goodies that can be picked up at Taylor Gifts to help you get on track with looking great!

The Ab Flyer seems like it could be such a great asset for getting into shape! For those of us who aren't into high impact, the Ab Flyer is a low impact way to focus on strengthening your core. That mid-section that needs the most work can get its exercise all while minimizing the stress that ends up on the back, neck and shoulders. And of course, so awesome for us who are limited on space, it folds for storage and is lightweight!

Another way to aid in getting fit, is the Belly Burner. It increases your core temperature during normal activity and can also be worn during exercise. It says that its sauna like effect helps to chisel abs and tone the midriff!

For the moments that you need a bit of help but haven't gotten to the results you want yet, the Booty Pop is another way to boost the look of your rear! The Booty Pop briefs help accentuate the natural curves you have and make your tooshie look fabulous!

All items mentioned are available at Taylor Gifts, along with so much more!!

Inside Toni's Head - Kids Try To Grow Up

3:06 PM Totally CaseyDeuce

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So the other night at was at my son's little dribbler performance at the Jr. High here. While I was waiting I was watching the cheerleaders and the dance team. Now the cheerleaders looked pretty wholesome aside from the skirts that were much too short, they could have added an inch or two in length.

Then I watched as the dance team walked in front of the stands to head out and practice befor half time. There outfits were a tad fitted however that's understandble you don't want baggy clothes falling off in the middle of a routine but what caught my eye was a little 8th grade girl with caked on makeup. I am in no way trying to be mean but I kid you not she looked like an 80's groupie (makeup wise, hair was super cute). Okay ummmm are her parents okay with this?

I am okay with makeup usually and okay with heavy makeup for stage performances (recitals, theater performances). This was not a stage performance and I have an inkling this is probably how this little girl (who actually was more well developed than myself) always wears her makeup and my heart just dropped. I thought is it because she wants to "look better" than everyone, does she feel the need to draw attention to herself, or does she have such a bad self esteem that she feels the need to "hookerize" herself.

Now some may get offended about how I am speaking of this. I don't apologize. In fact I hope you all read it and get angry and think of your child. I mean would you want to see your daughter in 8th (or younger) grade in full fledged makeup that made her look like she was 18. It's a great way to bait predators but I am not so sure any parent (that is sane) will want to do that and if they do they need their parenting license revoked (well if we had them and sometimes I think we should).

Parenting is not only about raising your children. You have to stand by them when they need you, be the voice that could save them from getting a reputation that could stick with them for a long time. Be the confidence booster they need so they don't look in all the wrong places to make themselves feel better. Be strict with them when you need to be and soft with them at other times. I just know that if that were my daughter and she wasn't headed to a theater performance she would not have been allowed to leave the house.

One aspect of good parenting is being able to stay home and spend quality time with the kids. My friend Essy gave up a high-paying job to spend time with her kids, but she never regrets it. In fact, she still works by freelance writing inbetween her moments with the kids. In particular, she writes about relationships and Essy's guide on how to get your boyfriend back has gotten really popular. She wrote it over on hubpages, and her writing style has really helped her take off over there.

Thursday Roundup

2:48 PM Totally CaseyDeuce

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Thursday Roundup

12:32 PM Totally CaseyDeuce

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First off, I must apologize, I've neglected the Thursday Roundup for a couple of weeks now and I'm so very sorry!!

Let's get linkin'!! CaseyDeuce here from A Couch With A View! I wanted to get the Thursday Roundup running again so that you could check out some great giveaways that are going on at some of the Extraordinary Mothers blogs!!

Of course these aren't ALL the giveaways on the Extraordinary Mothers forum members blogs, but just a sampler to check out- make sure you hit up the individual sites to see the full selections!

A Couch With A View: Marriott Rewards giveaway: ends 5/15
A Couch With A View: Things Remembered giveaway: ends 5/20
Our Ordinary Life: Safety 1st Carseat giveaway: ends 5/25
Our Ordinary Life: Western Union giveaway: ends 5/25
Eighty MPH Mom: Great American Bake Sale giveaway: ends 5/20
Outnumbered 3 to 1: Chicken Soup for the Soul giveaway: ends 5/20
Mrs. Cox's Slice o' Heaven: Melitta Ready Set Joe giveaway: ends 5/13
Mrs. Cox's Slice o' Heaven: Cascadian Farms prize pack giveaway: ends 5/11
Lizzy Dears Life: Clear Play System: ends 5/12

Don't forget to check out the Running Amok event going on at Mrs. Cox's Slice o' Heaven too!!

Link up your giveaways here, don't forget to include the END DATE!!

Wordless Wednesday

9:00 PM Totally •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Mrs. Cox.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•

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It's that time again!! Link up your Wordless Wednesday pictures and be sure to make a few rounds, spreading the love. Find more Wordless Wednesday fun at 5 Minutes For Mom, the HUB, and of course here with the Extraordinary Mothers.