May 09

I LOST 1 DRESS SIZE WITH ZERO EXERCISE!

I know it sounds nuts, but it’s true! I’ve been using the It Works! Ultimate Body Applicator Wraps, the Defining Gel and taking their ThermoFit, Fat Fighters, and Greens daily. I’ve gone down one dress size and I feel much better. I’m still wrapping and losing weight, but I’m off to a great start and I haven’t done any exercise!

If you’re looking for something easy to do, this is it! Their products are all natural and are made to work together so you don’t have to worry about overdoing it by crossing brands for different weight loss issues. Plus, their body wraps help to tone and tighten the skin on the outside while you’re losing fat cell mass on the inside, so you aren’t left with saggy skin!

There’s nothing like it out there on the market. You owe it to yourself to check it out. Try a wrap. They’re only $25. Not bad when you stand to lose inches in your first wrap! You can’t even do that after an afternoon in the gym!!!

I’m planning to use the It Works! system to get me to my ideal weight, so I signed up as a Distributor because I knew people would be asking me how I did it. If you’re a SAHM/WAHM like me, then making money while (and because) you are losing weight is a great incentive to do so! I would love to help you get started with It Works! as a Distributor.

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 30

Super Simple Chicken -N- Dumplings

I made this for dinner tonight and it was THE BEST chicken and dumplings I’ve ever had! Yum!

YOU’LL NEED

• raw fryer chicken ($2.80 @ United)
• 3 cans chicken broth ($.25 at Walmart)
• 1 container Pilsbury Simple bisquits ($2.30 w/ coupon @ Walmart)
• 1 Can peas ($.50 at Walmart)
• 2tblspn Glory chicken soup seasoning (free sample in the mail!)
• Pinch of salt

Dissolve Glory seasoning in 1 can broth + 2 cans tap water. Place thawed chicken (breast down) in liquid in a large casserole dish. Cover completely with foil. Cook 400 degrees 2 hrs. Pull chicken out of oven, rest for 10 min.

Bring 2 cans of broth to boil with 1 can of water. Add a pinch of salt to prevent foam overflow. Open biscuits, roll out, use pizza cutter to slice into dime penny or nickel sized squares. Drop separated biscuit pieces into boiling broth. Cook until dumplings are semi-transparent & insides are cooked through (approx. 10 min).

Pull chicken off bone and drop into broth & dumplings. Pour chicken stock into dumpling mixture. Add 1/2 can of peas. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Cool & enjoy!

This feeds a family of 5 for around $1 a serving!

(Don’t throw those chicken bones away! Place them in a large boiler with 4 cups of water and cook on medium for 1-2 hours [depending on your patience level] and drain into freezable containers. You just made chicken stock for your next recipe!)

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Apr 26

So Excited That I Have 1,000 Twitter Followers!

Woot! It’s been 10 months in the making, but I finally arrived! Yay! Thank you to all my followers – new and old. I am here to support, encourage, and inform you. You’re the reason I do this. Without you, there’s no purpose in this blog, my Facebook page, or my Twitter account.

More giveaways are in the works! Stay tuned and share the posts you like. More readers means better giveaways and contests! My next Twitter goal: 2,000! Let’s do it!!!

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 25

My First It Works! Body Wrap Party!!!

I just had my first It Works! Body Wrap Party! I have a lot of prospects to show for it and a few appointments to wrap this week, plus a new customer signed up. It’s really fun helping people reach their weight goals while I’m doing it for myself too! If you don’t know about It Works! Body Wraps, then check out my Body Wrap site. You can read my story and check out the products for yourself.

The tape measure doesn’t lie!

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 20

FREE Lasik Evaluation!

Ever thought about doing Lasik? Well, you can get a FREE evaluation so you’ll know if you are eligible or not! Check this out from the Lasik Vision Institute!

Take advantage of this offer while it’s still live. I don’t know how long it will last, so share it with your friends and family members who wear glasses too!

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 20

My Favorite Survey Site – Ipsos I-say – Is Now Taking New Applicants!

I’ve been taking surveys with Ipsos I-Say for a couple of years now. I really like their program. They don’t overload my inbox with emails, and with every survey I take I get to earn extra points that I can use towards drawings for great prizes like vacations, iPads, and more.

I just got word that they are now taking new applicants, so hurry on over and apply!

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 14

The Hubs Lost 4.5″ Overnight Wrapping!

So I FINALLY convinced my husband to try an It Works! wrap last night. He thought it was too girly for him, BUT… when he woke up this morning 4.5″ smaller, he changed his tune! He’s still got 36 hours of detoxing to go, so I’ll let you know as he progresses! ;)

Want to learn more about the It Works! Ultimate Body Applicator? Go here.

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 13

I’ve Lost 18″ In 3 Weeks!!!

This Body Wrap is no joke. I’ve lost 18″ in 3 weeks! I have changed my food intake and cut down on sodas drastically, but the inches have come off with the wrapping.

I’ve always been afraid to loose all my baby belly because I knew I wouldn’t be able to afford a full on tummy tuck. I didn’t want a saggy pouch. I’m SO glad I found out about It Works! because now I can lose that weight and be confident too. The wraps are toning and tightening so I don’t have sagging skin.

You can read more testimonials and see pictures on my It Works page. Give it a try. All you have to lose is inches! :)

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 11

Healthy Chocolate Snacks? Yes, Please!

Ok, so when I heard that there was a healthy chocolate snack out there I immediately thought of those gross sports bars. They taste like chocolate that’s been through the washing machine and freeze dried. Yuck. I don’t want to eat that, and I can’t imagine how such a processed food item would be healthy for me.

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

So, when I received my free Raw Chocolate Sampler pack from Superfoodsnacks.com I was really eager to taste all four of the flavors (Chocolate Goji Treats, Green Chocolate Dream, Brazilian Chocolate Ecstasy, and Chocolate Cherry Qi). I was pretty sure they would be good, but I didn’t really know what to expect. I’d never had fresh organic whole super foods direct from Hawaii before!

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

I really enjoyed the organic coconut mixed in with the crunch of organic Chai seeds in the Brazilian Chocolate Ecstasy. The Chocolate Goji Treats have Organic Goji berries mixed in with the Organic Walnuts & Sesame seeds. The Green Chocolate Dream is very interesting too. It has Organic Reishi Mushrooms, Sunflower seeds, and Hunza Raisins in it! Wow! What a combo! And, of course, the Chocolate Cherry Qi is a masterpiece. It’s made with Organic Chai seeds, coconut, dried cherries, blue-green algae, and cinnamon!

The only problem I had was that there were only four in each sampler pack and my kiddos were super eager to taste them. Once they had a taste of these super food snacks, this mom was ousted! They absolutely LOVED them. Mind you, these kids will put up a fight over green beans or broccoli, but they ate every bite that was in the sample bag. My 2 year old even snuck into the pantry that evening and finished off a whole bag by herself. So, it was pretty clear that they liked them. They were begging for more the next day. I was happy that I was able to feed them RAW, unprocessed super foods that gave us all clean burning energy, and there was no crash afterwards.

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

I’m a fan now. In fact, I went back to the Superfoods website and ordered more! You’ve got to try these snacks. Whether you’re into RAW foods or just looking for something healthy for yourself or your family to snack on. Superfood snacks have it figured out. Their packaging is even biodegradable! This mom is a HUGE fan now! :)

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

Raw Chocolate by Superfood Snacks

Adam from SuperFoods has offered to give one lucky reader their own sample pack! Go here to enter to win it!

XOXO,
Rachel

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Apr 09

Trade Cash Envelopes For A FREE Smart Phone App!

Outright.com has developed a great online accounting software that allows you to review, adjust, and carry your budget with you via your smart phone! Our family does the cash envelope system for our budget to keep us on track, but with the Outright software I can still maintain my budget and use my debit card (bye bye purse full of envelopes!) and access our budget 24-7 via my iPhone! Check it out!

XOXO,
Rachel


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