April 28, 2013

Giveaway!

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Welcome to the Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff Celebration Giveaway!!

Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff has hit a lot of milestones lately, and its all because of awesome fans like you! So to celebrate all of our fantastic fans, who make everything possible, we're hosting a huge giveaway! Many of our blogging friends are helping us to celebrate! It's a huge party all for YOU!

Zany Dezines, Giveaway Jungle, and eWriters Central have joined me to co-host this event!

One lucky winner will win a $125 Prize! The winner can choose between PayPal or an Amazon Gift Card!

Standing Healthy encourages you to join in the giveaway!

This awesome Giveaway starts at 8:00 PM CDT on April 28th, and ends at 11:59 PM CDT on May 28th!

US & Canada Only, must be 18+ to win.

See Giveaway Tools Widget for full terms & conditions.

Use the Giveaway Tools Widget below to enter! GOOD LUCK!!

Disclosure: Standing Healthy did not accept any forms of payment for this event and is not responsible for shipping or emailing prize to the winner(s). This even is in no way associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Google or any other social media network. Winner will be notified by email submitted and prize will be emailed to winner after confirmation. See Giveaway Tools Widget for full disclosure or contact Stacy at stacy@stacyssavings.com.

8 Ways to Stimulate Your Brain

Post by Alicia Rades
Image by TZA via Flickr
Just like you need to exercise your arms and legs frequently to maintain their strength, you need to exercise your brain, too. As you stimulate your brain, you create connections between neurons that will help you remember and solve problems easier and for a longer period throughout your life. If you're looking for great ways to stimulate your intellectual side, check out the following eight activities.

April 12, 2013

What is Wellness?


Post by Alicia Rades
Image by RelaxingMusic via Flickr
If someone asked you what wellness was, could you define it? You might say that it has to do with being healthy, but then again, what does that mean? Eating right? Exercising? Yes, those are crucial parts of wellness, but wellness is much more than that.  

March 29, 2013

5 Easy Ways to Make it To the Gym

Post by Alicia Rades
Image by gibsongolfer via Flickr

Working up the motivation to make it to the gym is often difficult. Even if you're not interested in actually going to the gym, it's important to regularly exercise to benefit your mind and your body. If you're having trouble getting to the gym or working up the motivation to work out, check out these easy tips.

March 23, 2013

Living Life to the Fullest: 9 Steps Toward Happiness

Post by Alicia Rades
Image by seanbjack via Flickr


Everyone has different views on life and what is important, but some people believe that a person's quality of life depends only on one thing: happiness. There are many things that people can do to lead them down the road to happiness, such as taking the steps to relieve stress, looking at life in a positive light, and so many other great things that simply help make us happy. If you're looking for some ways to live a better life, consider the following steps that can lead you to living a happy lifestyle.

March 20, 2013

6 Tips to Help Work Up the Motivation to Exercise

 Post by Alicia Rades
Image by Flotographi Arts via Flickr

We all know how exercising and procrastinating go hand in hand. One of the most common things that keeps us from exercising is thinking that we'll do it later. Of course, we often say, "I just need a break," but what we don't realize is that exercising can be a break. It helps us forget about our problems and helps relieve stress, and it feels great once you're done. The problem is that we have a hard time working up the motivation to do our "daily" exercises, which usually turn into our bi-monthly exercises. Check out these tips to keep up your motivation for physical exercise.

March 16, 2013

How to Sleep Better

Post by Alicia Rades

Image by Ella Mullins via Flickr
Not everyone is so fortunate to get their recommended hours of sleep every night, but feeling well-rested isn't just about the number of hours you sleep every night, but it's about the quality of your sleep. Check out these tips if you're having trouble sleeping.

March 13, 2013

I Don't Want to Be a Tiger Anymore!

How to get rid of stretch marks


Post by Alicia Rades


If you're not living under a rock, you've probably seen a picture or two with the caption, "Your body is not ruined; you're a goddamn tiger who earned her stripes." The problem is that while we should accept ourselves, most of us don't want to be a tiger. Stretch marks are unappealing and difficult to get rid of, but they're not impossible to reduce in appearance or even completely eliminate. Check out the following tips to help get rid of your stretch marks.

March 8, 2013

Weight Loss Tips: How to Change Your Eating Habits

Post by Alicia Rades
Image by Petr Kratochvil via PublicDomainPictures

Anyone can come up with reasons to blame for their weight: I have bad genes, I don't have time to work out, I can't afford to eat healthy, etc. Whatever the reason is, there are simple ways to change that. If you're looking toward losing weight, one of the first things that you need to change is your eating habits. It's tough, but utilizing some of the following tips can help you eat less and shed pounds.

March 4, 2013

3 Reasons Your Tanning Bed is Your Worst Enemy

Post by Alicia Rades

Image by Evil Erin via Flickr
Tanning beds deliver a nice, attractive glow to the skin, but what you don't know about your tanning bed could cause issues later in life. Right now, it may seem like your tanning bed is your best friend, making you look great and boosting your self-esteem, but later in life your tanning bed is going to stab you in the back and take all that away from you. Before you schedule another tanning appointment, consider these three reasons why your tanning bed is your worst enemy.