New Spectrum Membership + P2P Body Pump Series for EVERYONE!!

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Okay, Peers! Summer is JUST around the corner and, whether you like it or not, it’s time to get bathing-suit-ready! Whether you’re hoping to tone up, slim down, lose that stubborn baby weight or all of the above, the Pier to Peer Body Pump Series will help you ROCK that sexy two-piece you weren’t sure [...]

The Sun and Your Skin; Challenges & Solutions for Darker Skin Types

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Yes, by this time everyone knows to wear sunscreen and and a hat and stay out of the sun. We’ve heard the mantra for decades. But do you know that different skin types have different precautions one should take as it relates to the sun. Los Angeles Dermatologist, Gene Rubinstein, M. D. offers some unconventional [...]

DASANI Plastic Bottles: Recycle & Run!

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In honor of celecrating Earth Month, I wanted to share one of the many benefits of  DASANI.  DASANI designed the best tasting water by filtering the local water supply by reverse osmosis to remove impurities. The purified water is then enhanced with a special blend of minerals for a pure, crisp fresh taste. DASANI within The Coca-Cola [...]

I Was Pregnant and All I Got to Show for It are These Big Boobs ~ Part 2

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Today’s article is a continuation of yesterday’s touching piece from K.C. Gold. If you missed it, use this link to read Part 1 of this story. K.C.’s desire to share her personal experience with her own recent miscarriage is a selfless effort to prepare and comfort other women faced with this painful experience. The Pier [...]

I Was Pregnant and All I Got to Show for It are These Big Boobs ~ Part 1

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Today’s article contains sensitive material regarding miscarriage written by K.C. Gold. K.C.’s desire to share her personal experience with her own recent miscarriage is a selfless effort to prepare and comfort other women faced with this painful experience. The Pier to Peer Girls hope that this story helps countless women heal, find peace, answer questions, [...]

Lentil Haystacks!

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The package of Steamed Lentils is one of my favorite Trader Joe’s products!! (See this for a complete list of the TJ projects I adore)! I never gave them a second look while I was shopping (I wasn’t even sure what I would do with them if I bought them!) until I got my Cooking [...]

Be My (Gym) Valentine! ~ Exclusive Offer!

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Be My (Gym) Valentine!!! Roses are red. Violets are blue. Pay for a month and get TWO! During the month of February you can discover why hundreds of children LOVE coming to My Gym every week.  They run classes for children ages 7 months to 13 years old, six days a week with birthday parties on the [...]

60 Miles. 3 Days. 1 Goal.

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It always seemed to me like there was so much money being raised to help fund new cancer advancements and treatments. I never really understood how more money could POSSIBLY be needed to finally find a cure. Last year I read Promise Me, by Nancy Brinker and discovered not only the answer to my fundraising [...]

A Child With Allergies: Eggs, Milk, Peanuts…Epi-Pen

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My story begins with one of the happiest days of my life; giving birth to my first son, Kaleb William John. Kaleb was a healthy seven pounds, thirteen ounces and I began nursing him right away. Everything was exactly how I imagined it to be. Kaleb had the perfect little hands and feet, that soft [...]

Melissa’s Go-To Anti-Aging Products

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I really wish I could embrace aging in a more graceful manner, but it’s just not working for me. In fact, I feel like I’m in a constant uphill battle with the process. I see a little brown spot or tiny red vein…and I’ll be honest…I freak out! My usual tactic is to Google the issue at [...]