Articles by Laurie
Nutrisystem Update & Tips For Dining Out ~ Review

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Dining out is part of life. It can be overwhelming to dine out when you are trying to eat healthily. Thankfully, when you are on a Nutrisystem plan, they send you an Eating Out Guide. This is the holy grail! The Eating Out Guide helps you to make smart choices. They list strategies for success, give you diet-friendly foods at 30 of the most popular eateries nationwide, Read more [...]
Secure Your Gear With Travall Cargo Guards ~ Review

Thank you to Travall for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
When I was contacted by Travall to review their cargo guards I jumped at the opportunity. About 5 years ago, my best friends husband was in a terrible rollover car accident. For unknown reasons, his car left the road, rolled multiple times and finally rested on its top, up against a telephone pole. The car accident was bad, but what hurt him the most (physically) was his work Read more [...]
Solvit Sofa Full-Coverage Furniture Protector ~ Review

Thank you to Solvit for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
The folks at Solvit have some amazing products for dogs. They have products for around the home, items to make traveling easier, as well as therapy tools. I was asked to review the Sofa Full-Coverage Furniture Protector.
The Sofa Full-Coverage Furniture Protector is a great fit for our home for two reasons. The first reason is obvious, we wanted to protect our leather Read more [...]
Nutrisystem Update ~ Tips For Overcoming Weight Loss Obstacles

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
For the last three weeks, my weight loss has been stagnant. I thought it was due to the two weeks I was ill; however, now I am wondering if I have hit a plateau. Today I decided to go back to the basics to make sure I am following the Nutrisystem Uniquely Yours plan to a tee.
Food Journaling- I will be journaling all of my food intake with the Nutrisystem NuMi app. Read more [...]
Nutrisystem Update & Salmon Burger with Herb Cream Sauce Recipe

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Last week, I shared with you a few tips to cope when you aren't feeling well. I hadn't been feeling well for a week. I thought I was getting better, but I was wrong. It took another week of rest for me to completely recover from the crud. Today I feel great. Due to being inactive for two weeks, I didn't have any measurable changes this week.
For the last three Read more [...]
Nutrisystem Update & Tips For When You Don’t Feel Well ~ Review

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
This week, I have been fighting a cold. I have a sore throat, sore muscles, am overly tired, have a headache and am FREEZING cold. I am trying to rest, am wearing 3+ layers of clothing and am drinking as many hot drinks as my body will allow. I have also been unusually hungry. My guess (I am not an expert) is that because I am so cold and fighting the crud, my body is Read more [...]
Nutrisystem 3 Month Update & Review

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
I have been back on Nutrisystem for three months. Most days, it has been fairly easy for me to follow the Nutrisystem Uniquely Yours program. I like being on a routine. I like being able to pick and choose the meals that are sent to me each month. Nutrisystem fits my needs and wants.
I love that my two young daughters are also participating and learning a new lifestyle. Read more [...]
Nutrisystem Update & My Exercise Tricks ~ Review

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
While on Nutrisystem, they suggest you get at least thirty minutes of exercise each day. You can choose whatever form of exercise you like. What really matters, is that you get up and move for at least thirty minutes a day. You can start with three sets of ten-minute workouts if the full thirty minutes is too long or if you simply don't have that block of time.
I Read more [...]
Shout! Factory Has A Perfect Gift For Chicago Cubs Fans

Thank you to Shout! Factory for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
My husband and father-in-law are avid Cubs fans. My father-in-law was raised in Chicago. When he moved to Oregon, he continued to cheer for "his Cubs."
As the Cubs became closer and closer to playing in the World Series, my father-in-law stopped watching the games. He told my husband that he couldn't handle the excitement of watching them live. My husband would Read more [...]
Nutrisystem Update & Turkey Cranberry Salad Recipe ~ Review

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Are you ready for the holidays? Today is my last day of calm before the "storm". The next couple of days, my daughters' have multiple Christmas programs at their school. Then this weekend we will celebrate Christmas with my in-laws. The following weekend, we are hosting a get-together with around thirty friends/family members. It will be chaotic, fun and magical. I am Read more [...]
