I love pro-compression socks, they are great during exercise and they are awesome during the recovery time. They help with circulation and help reduce the accumulation of lactic acid which help to recover faster and with less fatigue and less soreness. Pro-compression socks are also made of a very soft and not tick material, which I love because I do not get blisters any more. Pro-compression offers a great variety of colors and designs. If you ask me I love the pink and purple ones, but all of them are cute and the most important thing is that they actually work. If you ask me for what is the con of pro-compression, I would have to say that I broke a nail putting them on. But that is because in order to do their job they have to be thigh. I learned that I need to roll them and them pull them, and I cannot put them on as I usually would put any other socks on. The benefits are so many, but my top ones are no more blisters and my calves are not sore after a run. I have a giveaway for a lucky My Life is a Journey reader. Enter following the rafflecopter below. And in case you want to buy a pair, I also have a 40% discount coupon. Use code COMP40 at checkout. (good on all marathon socks and sleeves) Giveaway I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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It is a trilogy, and sometimes the second movie is not as good as the first one. This is not the case this time. The Director and writer Dean DeBlois is surprising us with a very well written sequel this time. The story happens 5 years after the first one, Hiccups is a a young adult and it is now time for him to become a chief. He is not really sure about it as he is more interested on exploring and finding new lands. However he encounters some dragon trappers and the story unfolds from there. I am not going to give you any spoilers, but I recommend you head to the movies and watch this film. My son says that he is sure the movie is going to be winning some awards for special effects and I can of agree with him. The new technology used during the production of the film, gives a new "reality" feeling to an animated film. The movie is fun, entertaining and has a great message at the end. It opens today at theaters, so take advantage of summer break and go see it with all the family, because it is not only a film for kids, I assure you will enjoy it as well. When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content. Last weekend I went to Paramount, CA for the grand opening of Don Roberto Jewelers newest store. I first heard about Don Roberto on facebook because they had a mother's day contest. I always think that companies that have an active online present and run contests have great costumer service. Off course as curious I am, I went to their website to see the prices and what other items they offer. I was really impressed with all the items available, including not only the bride’s line but also a quinceanera line. This is a company that is listening to their Latino costumers offering items that most parents of Latinos kids are looking when it comes to jewelry. When we came into the store my son went right away to look for a present for his dad. Don Roberto has a huge variety of watches and other jewelry for men, that also includes wedding bands. However my mind was set on getting something for myself. I had seen online beautiful earrings, rings and even sunglasses. So many options, I knew it was going to be hard to choose. I really liked some of the items from the quinceanera line, however I do not have a daughter and sadly I am not quince anymore. I also liked some of the religious items available. They even have a soccer ball pendant, just perfect for soccer fans and in time for FIFA Brasil 2014! One of the great thing about Don Roberto Jewelers is that they offer payment plans and a line of credit so it is easy to get the perfect gift for your loved ones in this economy. However my choice should not surprise anyone. If you follow me on Instagram and Twitter you know that I am a Hello Kitty fan. This watch was one of the first items I saw when I came into the store and I knew it was going to be mine. Yes, I got me a Hello Kitty watch, and it is a just adorable, isn't it? If you are near Paramount, go ahead and visit the store that it is located at 16239 Paramount Blvd, Suite E and do not forget to come back here and tell me what you get. They have stores located in different cities in California or you can also shop online. Enjoy your sparkling shopping and if you do buy something post a picture
on instagram and tag me, I want to see it!!! I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. However all opinions expressed are my own. Father's day is almost here and I have been looking for the perfect present for my husband. He has so many "toys" that it is hard for me to choose something. I think we finally got something picked up for him and we will celebrating earlier this year, since the boys will be leaving for summer vacation. Even though father's day should be celebrated everyday, I am glad that at least we have a day where we can recognize dads that love spending time with their kids. My husband loves adventure and he teaches my son really cool things. They go out dirt biking, car racing and he has even started teaching my son how to fix the car. He My son shares a very strong bond with my husband and I am happy my son has a great dad. So to celebrate Father’s day we are preparting the recipe Tropical BBQ using Cattleman’s Finest meat with mango salsa served grilled pineapple and yuca (cassava) chips. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias My husband is from the U.S but he has learned to enjoy flavors from Latino-america, he actually requests that we eat Colombian food and he enjoys trying different flavors. He knows he is part of being of a bi-cultural family and he encourages our son not only to speak Spanish but also to learn traditions from Colombia and eat different types of foods. That is what we are trying to do with this celebration, we are doing the American BBQ with a Colombian touch. Ingredients
Preparation 1. Marinate meat: using your favorite marinate sauce or just with onions, tomatoes, parsley and a little bit of oil. 2. In a large pot, cover yuca with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low heat and cook uncovered. Cook until yuca becomes tender (15 to 20 minutes) Remove yuca and drain thoroughly. Let cool. It is important the yuca is cool before slicing. With a sharp knife cut yuca into slim chips. Fry the chips in organic oil until golden brown and then salt to taste. 3. Take the meat and pineapple to the grill. Grill meat until your desired cook level. We like our medium done. 4. Prepare the mango salsa: Mix mango, onion, tomatoes, parsley and salt and pepper with some organic oil. 5. Serve the meat with the mango salsa, grilled pineapple and yucca chips. For this recipe I went to Smart and Final because I love the convenience of a store that sells food at great prices without the need of a membership. The local store is just a few blocks from my house and I always find parking available, plus there are hardly ever any long lines. We always find everything we need from meats to product and even some Latin foods. While I was at the store I also learned about the awesome summer contest with Cattlerman’s Finest. You could win a BBQ grill when you enter the code on the web that is printed on your receipt. You can also visit their Facebook page to vote and get a coupon for (1) FREE First Street Barbecue Sauce 18-oz. with the purchase of any Cattleman’s Finest item. Do not forget to follow them on Twitter and subscribe to their Smart and Final Social Circular to learn about more deals and giveaways. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias #shop #cbias The meat was so tender and juicy and the combination of flavors with the pineapple and the mango was really good. A great way to celebrate father's day. Everything was fresh and healthy too! Now tell me how are you celebrating father's day?
Disclosure: I received complementary tickets to visit the park, however all opinions expressed are my own Our latest journey was an incredible adventure at Universal Studios Hollywood. The last time we visited was last year for mother’s day and a few things have changed. First, there is a new ride (Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Ride) and second my son is not afraid of roller coasters anymore, so we can ride everything! When we arrived the park and the first thing my son wanted to do was the new ride. We have heard great things since it opened back in April. On the ride you join Gru, his daughters and the mischievous Minions on a very cute and funny 3-D ride. After you pick up your 3-D glasses, you will enter Gru's home and you better watch out because he is trying out his new invention: you will become a Minion. His kids will lead your Minion training adventures and you will experience a very fun trip inside the villain's lab when things do not go as initially planned. As you exit the ride, you get to dance with the Minions. Then you go into the Minion Shop where you can find everything Minion and also have the chance to take a picture with a Minion (You can buy their picture, but you can also take one with your own camera) After the ride you will go out to a replica of the first movie seaside carnival, The Super Silly Fun Land outdoor family play zone with some rides and water splash zone where you WILL get wet. We spend some time playing in the splash zone and then we went to explore the rest of the park. Since we had theFront of the Line passes, we were able to see everything. After the Minion Ride, we went down the stairs to enjoy Transformers the Ride 3-D, Revenge of The Mummy and Jurasic Park. Then we had some lunch at the new restaurant Gru's Lab Cafe full of delicious creations such as meatball sandwich, nachos and even some Minion's sweets. After lunch it was time to go see some shows. We went to Special Effects Stage, WaterWorld, Universal's and Animal Actors. With the Front of the Line passes, you get reserved seating and some after the show experiences as well. We also rode The Simpsons and we went to Shrek 4-D. We left sometime for last, because it is a family favorite: the famous Studio Tour. It was a very fun day and off course before the park closed, we went back to Despicable Me Minion ride, because it was so good we had to ride it one more time. Now we are looking forward to Christmas, when the park has Dr Seuss and snow. We also cannot wait until 2016 when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be opening! Have you been at Universal Studios, what is your favorite ride? For more information visit Universal Studios Hollywood Website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram |
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