Parenting Healthy

DMoose Fitness Core and Resistance Equipment

Having a home gym is the difference between throwing away my money into a fitness center and to keep moving whenever I want. It has been several months of growing my gym before I had all I was in need of for the workouts I enjoy most. I love strength training and hate cardio. I know, we all need cardio but I really do dread it. However, I do have a treadmill I will use to get steps in when I need. I would much rather strength train with equipment and get my cardio in with nature on hikes.

I added a few new fitness core and resistance equipment from DMoose into my home gym and it allows me to elevate my workouts. From pilates to basic strength training, the right equipment can enhance any move to keep me challenged and to grow in strength.

The Fabric Resistance Bands are much more rigid than my standard bands. In fact, I was down to only using my heavy and extra heavy rubber bands as I out grew the light and medium resistance in my routines. I needed more so I can use these heavier bands in some lower body routines. These fabric bands allows for a more comfortable band and they are longer so they work better in stretching after long workouts. The fabric also helps with slipping and skin burns that other band materials have given me.

I also have this DMoose Ab Mat for Core Stability & Strengthening Workouts. This allows me to elevate simple floor core moves and even to protect my lower back when working hard. The outer layer is a foam with a 30-degree arch, made to support my spine. I do get lower bak pain after some core and back workouts so this is exactly what I need to protect myself from the pain associated with these strength workouts. I can modify while doing yoga and pilate moves and limit the pain.

DMoose has equipment you need to complete your home gym, elevate weight and strength training and protect your body while working out. You can even find equipment for boxing and MMA style workouts. I have always wanted to take up boxing and kick boxing as an exercise at home. Head on over and see all of the fitness equipment, tips and blog posts DMoose has to offer for your 024 health goals!

I was provided the above products for review purposes. Opinions are 100% my own

Healthy Living, Natural Products, Travel

VitaSea Mineral-based Suncare Products

January 1, 2024December 28, 2023 Erin Sluka

When it comes to sunscreen, perhaps running to the nearest retailer and looking for a bottle of a high SPF that’s a decent price has been your go-to strategy on deciding what to buy. I can’t remember the last time I shopped for sunscreen like this. Many sunscreens actually have harsh chemicals and not just harsh on your skin, especially after a day in the sun, but harsh on the environment as well. Brands like VitaSea are what I seek out and they really won’t break your bank either! If I am going to lather a sunscreen on my skin for hours a day then step into the water with sea life or other swimmers, I make sure the decision is a responsible one.

The first place to start is looking for mineral-based sunscreens and ones with ingredients that are clean and have added nutrients for your skin. For example, VitaSea is mineral-based and uses kelp and Vitamin E & C. These are fantastic ingredients for sun-tired skin of all types. Their lotion goes on so light and rubs in very well.

Why mineral-based sunscreens? If it is not mineral-based then it is chemical-based. The active ingredient in most mineral sunscreen is non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These are best for the skin and have the least impact on reefs and marine life. The added sea kelp is very sustainable and has great skin nutrients. Make sure you know what is in your sunscreen before committing to using it as much as you will this year. You can learn more about VitaSea by visiting their website.

Healthy Living, Natural Foods

Carbonate ANY cold beverage with Drinkmate instaFizz

December 29, 2023December 28, 2023 Erin Sluka

Perhaps you have owned or at least seen the Drinkmate systems before. Most retailers carry flavor solutions because the original concept had you adding flavors to water and sparkling them. Now, Drinkmate instaFizz has a portable water bottle that carbonates any cold beverage from anywhere. Take it camping, to parties and to work. If you are craving carbonated drinks or want your cocktails to sparkle, the instaFizz is your portable beverage companion.

Choose your favorite color to tote around and bring your box of CO2 cartridges. They are just small cartridges that easily fit in a lunch bag and can be safely tossed away when done because they are single use size. You can also use the Drinkmate CO2 recycle buy back for those empty cartridges which is much better for the environment. Now you can carbonate any beverage.

It is as easy to use as twist, swirl and sip! The DrinkMate instaFizz can be used with water, juices, iced tea, coffee, energy drinks, wine, cocktails, and even flat soda. This is perfect to add a small amount of fizz on the go so you can get the fizz in drinks you wish rather than buying sugary sodas. You pick the ingredient and instaFizz does the work for you! You can rad more on the Drinkmate website or find the Drinkmate instaFizz at Amazon and other retailers.

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The Best Home Scents are from Pura

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 Erin Sluka

The Best Home Scents from Pura are Eco-Friendly

In 2023, I ditched my plug in aroma sets I had been using and switched to Pura, one of the best home scents in my opinion. The reason I completely threw out the old and switched? It was all I was reading about the respiratory effects on given diffusers and Pura was the safer way. My old brand I used from a local mall retailer had scents so full of chemicals and was not the right choice for my pets and home health.

Pura follows the strict standards set by The International Fragrance Association (IFRA), which was created to protect consumers and the environment with the safe use of fragrance. What can you find in fragrances not built on Pura’s foundation of safe and sustainable? Acetaldehyde, diclorobenzene, ethylhexanol, formaldehyde, GMOs, methyl pyrrolidone, parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, styrene, or animal testing. Those are not ingredients you want floating around your home’s air. They don’t even sound fresh and are not the best home scents to use.

With partnerships with big brands like Anthropologie and Disney, you will find scents to fit your home. One of my favorite scents so far (and I have used many) are Brooklyn Candle Co.’s Santorini and Unify Company’s Cliff. both of these scents are mild and pleasant with Santorini giving that sand and fresh air feel and Cliff is their outdoor collection of bergamot/mandarin.

There are so many scents to choose from and the price is fantastic. You can even save on your first order! Start here and bring cleaner fragrances into your home in 2024!