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Boudin SF Launches a NEW Spring Salad Collection #Saladelicious

Boudin SF, the fast-casual restaurant created by Boudin Bakery, creator of The Original San Francisco Sourdough™, has introduced three new limited-time salads. San Diego Bloggers were invited for a media tasting event at the Boudin Balboa Mesa location. We sampled the new Spring lineup that launched today, March 25. The new selections are Chicken Kale Caesar, Lemony Couscous, and Chicken Bahn Mi. We got to try them all! We also sampled the Happy Hour beer and wine offerings uniquely paired with each salad. Bloggers: +Melanie M.  ,  +Cynthia ,  +Danielle ,  +Dariela , +Melissa , +Lora , +Laura , +Leah  

Sharing My Post Natal Weight Loss Story #PostNatalFatBurner #spon

Giveaway has ended. FitTea  invited me to share my post natal weight loss story. Who remembers trying to lose weight after having a baby? To be honest, I didn't give weight loss much thought at first. I was a first time mom and I wasn't in a hurry to regain my pre-baby body. My only concern was taking care of my brand new baby and fitting into my new role as Mommy.  My husband is a very hands on parent so we learned together. He was there every step of the way. Our "baby" is now four years old. I guess that we are all different in deciding when we are ready to lose the pregnancy weight. And it's good to know that there are many options in which to drop those pounds. A photo posted by @lifebycynthia on Mar 17, 2015 at 12:33am PDT During pregnancy I gained 50 pounds. It was my first (and only) pregnancy. I am thankful that I did not develop gestational diabetes. In fact I was on target with my weight gains as determined by my doctor. It wasn&#

Staying Hydrated Using @DripDrop During a San Diego Heat Wave #DrinkDripDrop #spon

This is a sponsored post for +SheSpeaks / +Drip Drop  . Our forecast calls for record-setting heat to last all weekend. It was a HOT one here in San Diego. Just check out the snapshot from our local news station. It is definitely summer weather here in America's Finest City. The National Weather Service advised those planning outdoor activities this weekend to take care to avoid heat-related ailments. With our unseasonable heat wave we need to make sure to keep hydrated. I encourage my loved ones take fluids even BEFORE they begin to feel thirsty. While many folks may be using their DripDrop  Hydration Powder to help them through winter/ cold and flu season , those is our area need it to keep hydrated in the HEAT. Dehydration is caused when the body loses fluids and electrolytes faster than they can be replaced.  Kids and dehydration is a BIG concern. Children’s hydration needs are much different than those of adults. "Every year more than 200,000 children i

Foodie Friday with California Pizza Kitchen #CPKMomSD

Please allow me to share my CPK love. A few months back San Diego Bloggers were invited to get to know California Pizza kitchen with a sampling of their wide array of appetizers, salads, main courses, desserts, and cocktails. My thanks to CPK for hosting us. Food and Friendship are easily two of my favorite things! I had the opportunity to meet with my San Diego Mom Blogger friends and learn more about California Pizza Kitchen at the same time. The Solana Beach CPK crew rocks! We visited the Solana Beach Location of California Pizza Kitchen. They are located at 437 S HWY 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Photo Credit: SD Mom's Night Out | Angela Quisumbing My impression of CPK prior to our blogger luncheon was that it is a place to grab pizza and salad. Good pizza and salad. I had no idea that their menu was so expansive. I am thrilled that CPK can cover ANY of my food cravings way BEYOND pizza and salad! Pictured BBQ Chicken Pizza on the left and my FAVORITE

Blog Conference Road Trips With The Family #FebrezeCar

Giveaway has ended. Febreze sent us their Car Vent Clips to eliminate tough car odors and the Road Trip to Freshness board game for a little family fun. Thank you Febreze! As a blogger, I really enjoy going to blogging and social media conferences. I love it when they happen to be within driving distance from where my family and I live. I always bring them along so that we can make a family trip out of it.  Who doesn't love a family road trip?! Our in-car adventures have taken us to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Scottsdale. Relatively lengthy drives from our home is San Diego, especially with a little one. Being cooped up in car for hours is great family bonding time but it could also result in a smelly vehicle. Drive thru food smells are our biggest culprit on our road trips. Oh SURE, the grilled onions on a double cheeseburger sounds yummy and SMELLS delish... But hours later? Blech. Greasy french fries and cheeseburgers are fun road trip treats but you don't

Try Healthy Food, Snacks, Beverages and Lifestyle Products with Bestowed @bstowed #GIVEAWAY

Giveaway has ended. I received my first subscription box thanks to my friends at Bestowed. This post contains affiliate links.   Do you want to discover how delicious healthy can be?  Sign up to receive a monthly assortment of healthy food, snacks, beverages and lifestyle products. Here's a fun little bonus: Use the discount code LOVEHEALTHY to get 10% off your Bestowed membership. I got my box!  I love finding fun packages on my doorstep when I get home from work. I am very excited to tell you all about the goodies that I have received. It's been a busy time for me at the office so I haven't had a chance to try out ALL of the products yet.  I will be sharing updates on the blog so please stay tuned! For now, I just want to share what Bestowed is all about. Bestowed is a monthly subscription box that contains products geared for people seeking healthy items. If are looking for live well products, THIS is the box for you. When you  join Bestowed  you will

WundaBar Pilates San Diego

Thanks to WundaBar Pilates San Diego I got to try a free WundaBar Pilates Class. I first learned about WundaBar Pilates from reading posts written by a fellow blogger. Melissa of theValentineRD was sharing her experience about a 60 day fitness challenge that she was participating in.  I am a fan of fitness challenges and have participated in a both a 30 day yoga and a 60 day barre challenge in the past.  I had the pleasure of first meeting Melissa online and then in person at a few fitness events. She is an inspiration and a genuinely nice person! When Melissa began sharing her journey I followed along very closely. I knew that she had some issues with a back injury and that this type of exercise had benefits for her. I have some issues with my back and hip due to scoliosis and the core strengthening aspect sounded ideal.  I love that it is an instructor led exercise. I really want and need a pro there to make sure that proper form is being used. I felt safe that I would not be doin

RESCUE Remedy for Sleepless Nights #StressLess2BmyBest #CG

About RESCUE Products: Helps you stress less, stay calm and in control. Natural/Homeopathic. Developed by a doctor: Gentle and safe – non-habit-forming/no side effects. Fits your life: convenient and easy – comes in a variety of forms: RESCUE Pastilles RESCUE Sleep Liquid Melts RESCUE Pearls Can we chat a bit about stress? I know that we all have some degree of stress in our day to day lives. Most of the time I manage it well.  How about you? I know that once my sleep is affected - it's gotten out of hand. What are some of your favorite tips to relieve stress? As for me, WORK has been stressing me out the most lately. We have had some technical glitches that have affected my workload. I have to adapt as my deadlines are non negotiable. When I'm stressed I just cant fall asleep. If I do fall asleep, it's hard to stay asleep. Sometimes I need a little help. I was in search of the RESCUE Sleep Liquid Melts. In addition to my blogging pur

A Trip to Ireland For You and 10K For a Noble Woman. #SheIsNoble Referral Code: lifebycynthia

I have partnered with Different Drummer to share the She is Noble campaign. The campaign is designed to honor and celebrate inspirational women who change the world around them. WIN a trip to Ireland for you and $10K for a Noble Woman. You have until April 27 to make a nomination. If your story is published you will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card. We all know at least one incredible woman that has made an impact on us. Who do you know that had made the world a better place?  Raise your hand if you know a survivor, a warrior, a living saint. Let us recognize the women who are the unsung heroes in our lives.  I invite you to share stories of courage and compassion about a woman that you know and admire. NOMINATE A NOBLE WOMAN : WIN a trip to Ireland for you and $10K for a Noble Woman. To enter, visit the She is Noble website:  http://www.sheisnoble.com   to nominate a heroic woman by explaining in 150 words: ‘She is Noble because...’  When prompted for REFERRAL CODE please ent