Vega Shake & Go Smoothie Review

I have a shake every morning for breakfast,  I have a shake after a work out and sometimes for a snack instead of eating a bowl of chips I have....a shake.   When you make a shake there are endless possibilities of what goes in it.  That can be a great thing or if your counting calories it can be a bad thing.

I got to try the Vega Shake & Go Smoothie for the first time this last week.
 Vega Shake & Go Smoothie

Each smoothie is 100 Calories, 2 servings of veggies, 2500 ml Omega 3,6,9 and 11g protein.
They come in 4 flavors. The Choc-a-lot which was great I wished I had mixed it with some skim milk to make chocolate milk but I wasn't thinking :) I also tried the Tropical Tango.  I was surprisingly full after and not still wanting something else to eat.

The main thing I love about this is that its vegan and only 100 calories.  For someone who counts everything they eat its nice knowing I can keep one of these in my purse or gym bag and have it with out feeling guilty after.  Its extremely convenient as well.

These will definitely be a staple in my house now :)   They are great!

***Fit Lips Review & Giveaway*** CLOSED

Fit lips is 100% natural Canadian-made lip balm.  It was created in the kitchen by the owner Fernanda Lazzoro then brought to a lab in Vancouver to make her dream come true.  The tin containers are 100% recyclable as well and can be re-used as mini storage containers :)

They come in vanilla, peppermint and unscented.  All which are fabulous but my personal favorite is the peppermint.   I brought them to work with me for the girls to try and they all loved them.  Its smooth, and not goopy at all and it leaves your lips feeling really smooth instead of dry after like some other balms. They also work well with other lip products.

Website:
www.fitlips.com

The Giveaway:
3 lucky winners will receive some lip balm from Fit lips.

Rules:

This contest if open for Canadians only.
It will run from Aug 10- Aug19.
The winner will be chosen through random.org.

Manditory Entry:

Visit Fitlips website and tell me something you learned

Fitlips

Extra Entry's (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect - 2 entries
2. Tweet about this giveaway - 2 entries
3. Blog, Fb or Post about this giveaway - 2 entries

Oneka Elements Review

 I received a bottle of the lavender shampoo, conditioner and body wash.  I am allergic to most body washes and know within half an hour after showering weather I can use it again or not.  So I showered right away and was more than happy that I had no reaction.


Ive fried my hair in the last few months using at home hair dye in an attempt to save some money.  Ive tried several shampoos since December to try to make my hair soft again.  Normally after I shampoo my hair and I go to use conditioner its like I'm rubbing conditioner into a bail of hay.  I used the shampoo and rinsed it out and my hair was actually soft.  After conditioning it and drying it my hair was smooth, soft and actually felt lighter than it has in the past few months even though I'm long over due for a hair cut! And... I could still smell a hint of lavender.

I could do with out the fact that my scalp gets flaky this time of year.  I usually buy a certain conditioner that costs $35 to treat it.  I have had a completely flake free scalp since  using this shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo is safe on colored hair which is important because 80% of women color their hair these days! They are also safe for kids as they are very gentle. 

I love the fact that the products are made with 100% biodegradable ingredients so we aren't polluting the water when we use them.  The smell is great.  Its not a chemically altered smell, its refreshing and natural just like a lavender plant. The products are made in Canada and are made with Certified Organic extracts.  Being a vegetarian I love the fact that they are vegan friendly!

To see more:
http://www.onekaelements.com/

Stainless Steel Water Bottle ***GIVEAWAY***

 * The bottle in this giveaway is Pink*

Karscot Distributors is a company on Vancouver island who supply's wholesale stainless steel water bottles made from 100% recycled and reusable products to minimize all the plastic water bottles going into our landfills each year.   All Bottles are BPA free. 
Karscot does pad printing and screen printing on the bottles for company's or special events.
Check out this link for more info:

http://www.stainlesssteelbottles.ca/

Prize:
Water bottle pictured above but in pink.


Contest Rules:
Canada only
Contest runs from July 17-July29th.
Must leave separate comment for each entry!

How to enter:
Mandatory:  Follow this blog via GFC
Extra Entries:
1. (2 entries, 2 comments) Make a post, tweet or Fb about this giveaway and copy to your comment.
2. (2 entries, 2 comments) Go to http://www.stainlesssteelbottles.ca/ and tell me something you learned.
3. (1 entry, 1 comment) Tell me why you would like to win this bottle :)

Please leave your email with your comments unless you have it on your site.  Thank you

Taste Of Nature **Giveaway** CLOSED

***CLOSED***
Winner is #24.  Congrats!

Taste of Nature donated a box of 12 organic bars to one of my readers.
These are a tasty, healthy alternative to pack in your lunch instead of a sugary chocolate bar.  Or a good breakfast on the go.  Since I still have a few I'm throwing in another water bottle donated by my wonderful HTC rep ;)

This contest will run from June 16 to June 29.
The winner will be chosen by random.org and contacted through email.  Once contacted they will have 48 hrs to get back to me with shipping address.

How to enter: (leave separate comments for each entry please)
Mandatory entry:
Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect and leave a comment saying you do so along with your email address.

Extra Entry:
Blog, FB or Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to your post (2 entries so 2 comments)

Contest Rules:
This is open to Canadians only.

*** Fitness Giveaway ***Closed

Some fellow bloggers are doing a spring into fitness event.  I thought I would go with the theme and do a healthy giveaway.

 The prize is:

1 large water bottle
1 bag Hippie Chips
1 bottle liquid Iron
1 bottle liquid magnesium

The hippie chips were a nice alternative for potato chips, the texture of the chip was different and I enjoyed them.

The water bottle is so you stay hydrated and with a cute bottle its easier to remember to bring it with you so you can drink more water though out the day.

The liquid iron and magnesium was donated to this give away by UPTOWN Health foods in Maple Ridge, BC. The staff is really knowledgeable and very nice.  This is the first place I've found vegetarian jerky too!! www.uptownhealth.com

Iron is known for muscle and brain function along with several other health benefits and magnesium is needed for strong bones.

How to win this prize:
Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect and leave a comment with your email address.

Additional entry:
"Like" my brothers facebook page and leave a 2nd comment on here letting me know you did so:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Warren-Becker-Personal-Trainer/123927257661057
(If the link doesn't work let me know please)


Rules: Contest open to Canadians only.
The contest will end on June 10th (2011)
A winner will be chosen through random.org
I will email the winner and they will have 48 hrs to reply.

Now Closed.
Winner is # 12.
Sending the email now :)

My First Giveaway and Review *closed*

  I received a Just....trial pak from Shian Naturals.  They are a Canadian company that make natural and mostly organic hair, skin, and body care products.  So This is what I received and another one will be the  prize for the winner of the giveaway:

So far I tried most of the things in the pak.  Overall I was impressed with the product.  The lip balm is so smooth and it lasts awhile unlike some other lip balms that you need to re apply every 10 mins.  The body wash is one of the best Ive used in a very long time because it lathers up like no tomorrow and you only need a small bit of it.  Ive had 4 showers so far and I still have over half left.  The bath oil was also great.  I was a little thrown off when there was little to no scent in the product but after using the lotion and body butter through out the last few days I didn't even notice anymore.

To purchase:
http://www.shian.ca/index.php


To win your own Just... trial pak:

 Follow my blog and comment on this post with your email address.

Rules:

The Contest will go from today (May 13) to May 20.  I will email the winner on the 21st. 
This Contest is only available for Canadians.  
Thank you