Fit Friday! - Leg Day Challenge

It's been a long week... on Tuesday Little Man and I had an 11.5hr travel day. 3 flights, 2 huge storms, rude people, not feeling well, etc. So the past two days were pretty much "recovery." I also got busy this morning and lost track of time, missing the Stroller Aerobics class at the gym, good thing I opened up my e-mail and this little baby was inside!
-Tay

As always, if you use Instagram don't forget to tag 

@thedaringdanedlion @active_freckals and this month #legdaychallenge

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Bringing back the Alphabet Challenge but this time we will be focusing on your bottom half. So spell out your full name with the alphabet below and GET TO WORK!

Remember you can break up the final total through out the day to make it more manageable. Don’t forget to take pictures then tag us @thedaringdandelion and @active_freckals to let us know you are following along!
~Adrien

Money Making Without a Job.

It's the new year.
I am still unemployed.
I am not used to this.

My part-time work from home job used to cover:

• The groceries
• The fuel for both vehicles
• "Fun" money (ie: movies, dinner dates, saving up for vacations/trips)

 So I am finding ways to be creative with saving money/making money, three ways I have currently found that are legitimate and actually work (because I am RIGHT there with you, saying "come on, there's got to be a catch!") are the following phone apps:

1. ibotta
   This app is my favorite so far, probably because the majority of shopping I do is for groceries (although it is NOT just groceries, they have beauty items, home items, etc). We hardly go out to eat so I generally do two grocery store trips a month and one Costco trip every other month. In my first week of grocery shopping I got $10.00 back and that was on everyday items like bananas, carrots, and lettuce.
   
   How it works:
   - Choose your store
   - Scroll through the rebates and unlock the ones you want
   - Shop
   - Once you get home scan the barcodes of items with them, then scan your receipt for other items (such as produce)
   - Within 24hrs the rebate will be added to your account, although I've never actually waited that long.
   - Once your Ibotta rebate balance reaches $20.00 you can withdrawl via PayPal, Amazon, or choose giftcards (at $25.00).
   
   Bonus- Right now if you sign-up with my referral code "dxjtxyw" you will receive $5.00 after your first use. It's a New Year, New Member special they are running! I have no idea how long they will offer it for...
   
   
   This this sounds easy enough? Head over to ibotta.com to sign-up today.
   
    
2. shopkick
   This app is easy as long as you remember to open it when you walk into the stores. I also am not fond of leaving the location settings on all the time, and unfortunately it only has the choice of "always" or "never," so before I go shopping I simply go into my settings and turn it from "never" to "always" and turn it back after I am done. Call me paranoid. Haha!
   
   How it works:
   - Scroll through the list to see if the store you are going to offers any kicks
   - Many stores offer them just for walking in!
   - Some stores offer additional kicks for scanning items, when this happens my husband and I make it a game to scan them all as fast as possible!
   - The final way to earn kicks are on large items that require a purchase of the item and a scan of the receipt (I have yet to need any of these items, although I was tempted with a delicious looking wine!)
   - Shopkicks require a significant more "kicks" to earn items, however within my first week I nearly reached a $5.00 Target giftcard. There are many giftcards to choose from such as: Walmart, RedBox, Restaurant.com, Starbucks, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Best Buy, etc.
   - They also offer special deal for shopkick users, I saw a 20% off at Old Navy pop up a couple days ago
   
   Bonus- Right now if you sign up with my referral link: http://get.shopkick.com/chord67137 you will get 50 (or more, they always run special sign-up deals... my husband got 200!) kicks!
   
   So if you like browsing Target, swing into Walmart often for things you forgot to grab for the kids, or love technology and find yourself in Best Buy often... why not get free stuff just for being there? Sign-up here!
   

3.  Receipt Hog
   This app is the EASIEST of the three. Simply snap a photo of ANY receipt. Yep any.
   
   How it works:
   - Snap a photo of you receipt
   - Earn tickets for the sweepstakes, spins for the slots, and coins towards your reward
   - The lowest reward starts at 1,000 coins for a $5 card (I've currently submit 5 receipts, of which 3 have earned coins, 1 earned spins, and all of them entered me into the sweepstakes)

Bonus- if you sign-up with my code "koy48761" you can get free coins & spins!

I think the best part about this app is you can use ANY receipt. Your morning Starbucks. The huge grocery receipt you already used for ibotta. Your dinner date from last night. Movies. And more! Sign-up here!

Hope these three apps can make you a little money back doing things you already do!

Are there any other apps you know of that I should download? Please comment with info!
-Tay





*Disclaimer: Tay will receive "bonuses" from these two apps for having you sign up. Once you invite your friends you can earn the same bonuses!

Fit Friday! - Challenge Update.

Adrien from Freckled & Free started hosting the Fit Fabulous Fall Challenge on October 2nd.

I forgot to take a beginning photo... but I did take one at the halfway mark and today (technically day 28 for me). I don't know if they show much change, but my legs are definitely feeling it and looking WAY more defined!  

If you're on Instagram remember to hashtag #fitfriday #fffsquatchallenge and tag @thedaringdandelion @active_freckals. Thanks for taking this journey with us!
-Tay

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Fit Fabulous Fall Challenge - Update

So did you do it?

Did you complete the Fit Fabulous Fall Challenge?

I’ll be honest - I got behind and then got my butt kicked with a super duper sucky cold. Eek. So I am only on Day 17 but I will finish this challenge even if it is later than everyone else.

That is the nice thing about exercise, as long as you keep trying everyday to get closer to your goals and never give up, you will eventually reach them.

Here are a list of things I have learned since beginning this challenge…

• My legs, my body are stronger than I imagined.
• I am capable of doing 100 squats in under 5 minutes.
• My daughter loves to watch me workout. Sometimes I hold her while squatting, other times she is on the floor playing but no matter what she is doing, once I begin squatting she squeals and laughs the whole time. She is my favorite little cheerleader! 

I hope you were also able to learn some new things about yourself while completing this challenge. If you have not finished the challenge yet, keep going!
~Adrien

Below is my “Before” picture and me today:

Halfway and almost Done!

Fit Friday! - Fit Fabulous Fall Challenge

Sorry for the late post, little man and I hit the ground running once we arrived here in Arizona to visit my family... but here it is! Adrien from Freckled & Free is hosting a CHALLENGE, will you ACCEPT and JOIN?

Time to reshape my booty! 

-Tay

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Fit Fabulous Fall Challenge

Tay and I thought it would be fun to change things up this Fit Friday. With the season changing, the air getting crisp, and the weather getting colder (depending on where you live!) it is time for a Squat Challenge. Pretty simple - follow the squat series below and let’s see how many people we can get to go on this squat challenge with us! Share with your friends.

Use #fffsquatchallenge on Instagram to let us you are doing this challenge with us, don't forget #fitfriday and tagging @thedaringdandelion & @active_freckals. Take before and after pictures (promise it's worth it!), also take your measurements. Let’s see how much change we can get just from squatting it out!
~Adrien

Links:

• Morning Stretch Flow

*I apologize for graphic quality and the spell check lines below the hashtags in the challenge photo, I am blogging via my iPad and can't fixed everything...


Disclaimer: Adrien is a Beach Body Coach, however all the moves listed are done at your own risk. Please ensure that your baby can hold their head up on their own before attempting any of these moves. Be sure to consult a doctor before starting any exercise program. The Daring Dandelion along with Freckled & Free assume no responsibility for injuries that may occur while completing the moves utilized in this workout.