I have recently gotten into a fitness craze. It all started with my New Year's Resolution and this year I plan to stick to it! I started going to the West End Y again and tried a gravity class thanks to the urgings of a friend who goes with me. I have never liked exercising. In fact, on my list of things I hate, exercising was at the top. For some reason though, I LOVE my gravity class. On the days I don't go, I think about it. A lot. I am a bit obsessed. I have no idea why this particular class has peaked my interest. But it has. I've been going now every week for two months and I have yet to get bored (my usual complaint about exercising).
So the question I am trying to answer is, Should I try spinning as well? I'm a little scared of spinning. Bike riding as a general rule is not my fave because it hurts my butt. So the thought of doing an hour long class with a sore butt does not appeal to me. However, I have spoken with a few people who swear by their spinning class (and swear that the sore butt goes away). I am starting to muster up the courage to do my first class but would love to hear from you to see if doing this class would be a good thing or if it would halt my recent success with exercise and have me run screaming from the gym?
Me and my girls
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
DISNEY ON ICE- Go Long To Short Hair-Raising Event in Toronto
DISNEY ON ICE presents Dare to Dream
Hosts
GO LONG TO SHORT
HAIR-RAISING EVENT IN TORONTO!
March 13 @ Rogers Centre
1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Hosts
GO LONG TO SHORT
HAIR-RAISING EVENT IN TORONTO!
March 13 @ Rogers Centre
1:30 pm-2:30 pm
WHAT:
Disney On Ice celebrates March Break with a heartwarming HAIR-RAISING event with Wigs for Kids Toronto, benefitting children with medical hair loss. The event honours the children as well as the new Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream show, featuring Disney's newest princess, the long-golden haired Rapunzel (from "Tangled")!
We are looking for 20-25 community hair donors, ages 5-50 years old, who are able to donate 10"+ of hair. Hair donors will receive a free cut and style during the event PLUS four complimentary tickets to the Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream show. The grand finale will be when the star of the show meets the donors to thank them for their generous hair donation.
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 13/12
1:30pm-2:30 pm
WHERE:
Rogers Centre-Summit Suite
One Blue Jays Way
TO REGISTER:
Space is limited and participation is by pre-registration only. To secure a space email hairdonation@zazoupr.com with your name and phone number by March 9/12.
WHY:
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream offers a unique way to give back to the community with a HAIR-RAISING EVENT.
Disney on Ice skates into Rogers Centre this March Break, March 14-18 for 8 performances.
Disney On Ice celebrates March Break with a heartwarming HAIR-RAISING event with Wigs for Kids Toronto, benefitting children with medical hair loss. The event honours the children as well as the new Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream show, featuring Disney's newest princess, the long-golden haired Rapunzel (from "Tangled")!
We are looking for 20-25 community hair donors, ages 5-50 years old, who are able to donate 10"+ of hair. Hair donors will receive a free cut and style during the event PLUS four complimentary tickets to the Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream show. The grand finale will be when the star of the show meets the donors to thank them for their generous hair donation.
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 13/12
1:30pm-2:30 pm
WHERE:
Rogers Centre-Summit Suite
One Blue Jays Way
TO REGISTER:
Space is limited and participation is by pre-registration only. To secure a space email hairdonation@zazoupr.com with your name and phone number by March 9/12.
WHY:
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream offers a unique way to give back to the community with a HAIR-RAISING EVENT.
Disney on Ice skates into Rogers Centre this March Break, March 14-18 for 8 performances.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Disney on Ice - Dare To Dream Winner
Is.....
Tracey!!! Tracey, please email us at info@glowbaby.ca and we will arrange your tickets.
Thanks!
Lindsay
Tracey!!! Tracey, please email us at info@glowbaby.ca and we will arrange your tickets.
Thanks!
Lindsay
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Disney on Ice - Dare To Dream Giveaway!!!
Disney on Ice Dare to Dream is coming to Toronto and we are giving away a Family Four Pack to one lucky winner. See the details below:
TICKETS FOR
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM
ON SALE NOW IN TORONTO
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM
ON SALE NOW IN TORONTO
TORONTO, ON – February 8/12 — This March Break, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is bringing Disney’s newest princess stories and most beloved fairytale to the ice in a sensational live production coming to your hometown! This brand-new ice spectacular featuring scenes from Tangled; The Princess and the Frog; and Cinderella, visits Toronto from March 14-18/12 for 7 performances at Rogers Centre. Tickets are on sale now.
Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. All your favourite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Experience the beauty, sparkle, and spirit when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream comes to Toronto!
Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream are available at www.disneyonice.com, www.ticketmaster.ca, Ticketmaster retail outlets, Rogers Centre Box Office, or by calling 1-855-985-5000.
To learn more about Disney On Ice, go to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube. Members of the media are invited to visit the Press Room at http://www.feldentertainment.com/.
To Enter Giveaway:
1. Follow our blog and leave a comment letting us know who is your favourite Princess. (1 entry)
2. Post on our Facebook page and share the contest (1 additional entry). This can be done each day for 1 entry per day.
Good luck! Contest ends February 23rd, 2012.
Coupon: You can also go to this ticketing page to purchase seats, where you can get 4 tickets for weekday (Monday through Thursday) performances for just $44 or save $4 per ticket on weekend (Friday through Sunday) performances with code MAMA. (Restrictions: MAMA code valid October 3, 2012, through end of performance schedule. Not valid on Front Row, VIP, TP and Gold Circle tickets. May not be combined with any other discount.)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Playdate Injury
Today we had a playdate at our house. Usually playdates are pretty stress-free. As soon as the friend arrives the girls run upstairs or downstairs and I only hear from them if they are hungry or need Barbie clothes changed.
Today's playdate was a nightmare. Juliet was super grumpy and was having a temper tantrum because she wanted me to pick which pj's she should wear for rest time but she didn't like anything I chose. In the middle of her screaming, I heard crying from the basement. At first I was confused, as the only crying that usually happens in our house is from Juliet. So I left screaming Juliet to investigate.
I met friend at the top of the basement stairs holding bloody toilet paper and crying "Help me". I felt like I was going to have a heart attack! Where was the blood coming from, what happened? Of course, 4 year olds are not the greatest at relating accurate events. So all I got from them was scissors and "I have blood!" (this was from friend of course). Crap! I used to be a lifeguard and have lots of experience dealing with blood and minor other injuries. But somehow, having another child injured while on my watch was really freaking me out.
I managed to get friend up to our bathroom where our first aid kit is and the mantra "stop the bleeding" spurred me into action. I've got to say, Juliet falling and cutting her tongue almost in half did not freak me out as much as having another person's kid blood literally on my hands. Luckily, my first aid training and the other voice in my head that said "stay calm" was louder than the part of me freaking out inside and I was able to keep it together, bandage the finger effectively and calm the almost hysterical friend down.
I guess when it comes to your own kids, you know them so well, that you know what's normal for them. You know if their hysteria is just that, or something more serious. I kept playing over and over in my mind the thought "am I doing this right?".
Thankfully, the bleeding stopped, friends stopped crying and after 20 minutes of watching Barbie Fashion Fairytale, friend told me confidently that she could still play even with her finger bandaged up.
Man, do I feel bad and guilty and horrible. Thankfully friend was okay. The whole episode was so stressful for me. The kids were over it in a heartbeat but I'm still feeling the stress and anxiety from the incident. I think it will take a bit for me to shake it off. Much like the time I accidentally bumped Ainsley's head on her crib rail when she was 6 weeks old and felt guilty for DAYS (and I still haven't forgotten it).
Today's playdate was a nightmare. Juliet was super grumpy and was having a temper tantrum because she wanted me to pick which pj's she should wear for rest time but she didn't like anything I chose. In the middle of her screaming, I heard crying from the basement. At first I was confused, as the only crying that usually happens in our house is from Juliet. So I left screaming Juliet to investigate.
I met friend at the top of the basement stairs holding bloody toilet paper and crying "Help me". I felt like I was going to have a heart attack! Where was the blood coming from, what happened? Of course, 4 year olds are not the greatest at relating accurate events. So all I got from them was scissors and "I have blood!" (this was from friend of course). Crap! I used to be a lifeguard and have lots of experience dealing with blood and minor other injuries. But somehow, having another child injured while on my watch was really freaking me out.
I managed to get friend up to our bathroom where our first aid kit is and the mantra "stop the bleeding" spurred me into action. I've got to say, Juliet falling and cutting her tongue almost in half did not freak me out as much as having another person's kid blood literally on my hands. Luckily, my first aid training and the other voice in my head that said "stay calm" was louder than the part of me freaking out inside and I was able to keep it together, bandage the finger effectively and calm the almost hysterical friend down.
I guess when it comes to your own kids, you know them so well, that you know what's normal for them. You know if their hysteria is just that, or something more serious. I kept playing over and over in my mind the thought "am I doing this right?".
Thankfully, the bleeding stopped, friends stopped crying and after 20 minutes of watching Barbie Fashion Fairytale, friend told me confidently that she could still play even with her finger bandaged up.
Man, do I feel bad and guilty and horrible. Thankfully friend was okay. The whole episode was so stressful for me. The kids were over it in a heartbeat but I'm still feeling the stress and anxiety from the incident. I think it will take a bit for me to shake it off. Much like the time I accidentally bumped Ainsley's head on her crib rail when she was 6 weeks old and felt guilty for DAYS (and I still haven't forgotten it).
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Monster Jam Giveaway Winner!
And the winner is......
Jocelyne Alldrick!!!
Congratulations Jocelyne! Please email us at info@glowbaby.ca so we can arrange your tickets. You have 24 hours to respond or we will have to choose another winner.
Jocelyne Alldrick!!!
Congratulations Jocelyne! Please email us at info@glowbaby.ca so we can arrange your tickets. You have 24 hours to respond or we will have to choose another winner.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Giveaway: Monster Jam Tickets!!!
The Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour is coming to Rogers Centre January 21 and 22, 2012 and we are giving away a set of Tickets to either the Jan 21st or 22nd show.
Below is some information on what to expect at the show.
What are monster trucks?
Approximately 11 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 9,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can travel 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 25 feet in the air.
What happens at a monster truck event?
At USHRA-sanctioned events, monster trucks face off in two different forms of competition -- side-by-side racing and freestyle. Side-by-side racing is traditional bracket racing, where the first truck (with the least amount of penalties) that crosses the finish line is the winner. The freestyle competition allows drivers a limited amount of time on an open floor to show off their skills.
Who are the stars of the Monster Jam Series?
There are approximately 300 monster trucks in action in the United States. Many only make appearances at local events and don�t compete on a national basis. The USHRA selects the fastest, safest, and most modern vehicles to compete in the Monster Jam Series. The top name monster trucks, those who run in the Monster Jam Series, often have duplicate trucks for multiple appearances throughout the country. Some of the top names include: Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, Avenger, Bounty Hunter, Blue Thunder, Monster Mutt, El Toro and Bulldozer.
Where do they get the cars to crush?
Cars, as well as vans, buses, motor homes, airplanes and ambulances, are attained from local junkyards and returned after each event. Full-size steel body cars are the vehicles typically crushed during an event. More than 3,000 cars are crushed each year
The official Web site of the Monster Jam Series features driver profiles and links, along with standings, news, schedules, ticket information, multimedia and more. In addition, a number of drivers maintain their own sites.
Below is some information on what to expect at the show.
What are monster trucks?
Approximately 11 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 9,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can travel 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 25 feet in the air.
What happens at a monster truck event?
At USHRA-sanctioned events, monster trucks face off in two different forms of competition -- side-by-side racing and freestyle. Side-by-side racing is traditional bracket racing, where the first truck (with the least amount of penalties) that crosses the finish line is the winner. The freestyle competition allows drivers a limited amount of time on an open floor to show off their skills.
Who are the stars of the Monster Jam Series?
There are approximately 300 monster trucks in action in the United States. Many only make appearances at local events and don�t compete on a national basis. The USHRA selects the fastest, safest, and most modern vehicles to compete in the Monster Jam Series. The top name monster trucks, those who run in the Monster Jam Series, often have duplicate trucks for multiple appearances throughout the country. Some of the top names include: Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, Avenger, Bounty Hunter, Blue Thunder, Monster Mutt, El Toro and Bulldozer.
Where do they get the cars to crush?
Cars, as well as vans, buses, motor homes, airplanes and ambulances, are attained from local junkyards and returned after each event. Full-size steel body cars are the vehicles typically crushed during an event. More than 3,000 cars are crushed each year
The official Web site of the Monster Jam Series features driver profiles and links, along with standings, news, schedules, ticket information, multimedia and more. In addition, a number of drivers maintain their own sites.
***Giveaway***
To Enter to Win a FAmily Four Pack:
1. Follow our blog and leave a post telling us why you would like to win tickets to this event.
Additional Entries:
2. Post on facebook "I would love to win a Family Four Pack to Monster Jam from Glow Baby"
3. Tweet "I would love to win a Family Four Pack to Monster Jam from @lindsayGlowBaby @monsterjam"
**Giveaway to end January 19th at 9pm.**
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