SALTED – The latest and greatest sea salted candle- we’ve exceeded all expectations in our first 10 months-We hand collect our sea salt.

My daughter Angie and I started Salted less than a year ago and we’ve exceeded all expectations.  We’re now in 8 shops throughout the country and one in London.  We’re growing quicker than we ever expected so looks like family meeting is in order to plan our next baby step.  We hope you’ll be part of our anticipated, continued growth.
We’ve been producing our sea salt candles in very limited quantities.  The production is limited by the amount of hand collected sea salt that I collect.  It takes 10 gallons of South Carolina Sea water to produce just 5 cups of salt.  It is a labor intensive process but adds so much to our hand crafted soy candles that are in repurposed glass.  Nothing goes to waste.  We are in the process of doing all future pouring with wooden crackle wicks that are also made from driftwood.

We’re so proud of our strides to improve on our original 2012 design.  If you want to place your order for Christmas delivery we will only produce 40 more for delivery.  We have almost exhausted our supply and our returning customers have placed their 2013 Christmas orders.
I would love to hear from you and hope you enjoy our vanilla scented candle offering. If you’re interested in carrying our candles we would love to partner with our fellow followers.  Just drop me a note.  Go to travelingskinny.com, our web site and drop me an email.
We also made a wonderful bell out of the old bottle tops and put it on our bottle tree this morning.  An announcement to the neighborhood that Christmas is near.

Anyone know where I can get a Jawbone Up at a great price?

If you’ve been looking for the JawboneUP or Jawbone24 and know where I can get one at a great price please pass it on.  I’ve been looking but $129-$149 is crazy.  I’ve searched all the Black Friday ads and internet and still nothing.

My daughter says this is the latest and greatest activity tracker.  It tracks your sleep patterns, activity level and diet too.  Is it the secret to a healthier you?
It might help though when you’ve been sitting too long it vibrates angrily to get you up and moving.  It also vibrates to wake you in the morning.  These alerts are intended to let you know you’ve slept long enough and if you want to take a nap it will alert you when you’ve rested and should be up at the appropriate time to be at your best; rested.
I know my Weight Watcher followers are wondering how this is different from their Activlink so I hope to review it in the very near future and give you a full evaluation.
Well time for me to get up and move and I don’t have a Jawbone UP or Jawbone UP 24.

The portable personal trainer tracks a  person’s health habits, syncing with an app on a user’s mobile phone to offer  advice about how to be healthier.

Mr Osborne’s tracker, a £100 Jawbone UP, has  a motion sensor inside which stores steps, calories burned, distance, and active  versus inactive time.

The motion sensor even tracks the user while  they sleep – tracking their movement to gauge when they fall asleep, how long it  takes, and how much deep sleep they’re getting.

 

Jawbone UP! High-tech wristband that monitors  your life

              

 

What it shows

If that wasn’t enough, the iPhone app  prompts the user to take photographs of every meal, and tracks where,  when and  what they have eaten.

Mr Osborne’s black version was first spotted  as he gave evidence to the Treasury select committee two days ago.

He uses it to monitor his sleep patterns and  track his fitness regime, including when he is out running.

In America some trackers are designed to be  worn all the time, even in the shower . In fact, the next evolution of health  trackers are patches, which never need to be recharged or removed.

 

Health: George Osborne wearing his tracker (ringed)  which he uses to help his sleep pattern and exercise regime

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Traveling and forgot to send out a greeting card? How about being able to print for FREE? Free Trial Link

Traveling and forgot to send out a greeting card?  How about being able to print for FREE?  Free Trial Link

How many time have you been traveling and forgot to send out a card to someone?  To make matters worst you’re in a foreign country and all the cards are written in a language you don’t recognize?
Well we were in France and I had forgot to mail my father’s birthday card!  OHHHH NO!  Now what?  Can’t send him birthday greetings in French.  Then I remembered I had a subscription to American Greeting.com.  I was able to use the computer in the hotel and I went online and printed his card, in English and mailed it from France.  How great was this save?
This is the greatest money saving thing I have EVER had and I renew it year after year.  All you have to do is purchase envelopes at your favorite office supply for the specific card size and some cardstock and you can print hundreds of personalized cards and they don’t cost you $4.00 – $8.00 each.
Here is the link to receive a free trial membership.  Why not try it and print all your personalized Christmas Cards.  What a huge savings it will be and you can personalize each and every card.
http://www.americangreetings.com/landing/brand?source=ag645&c=csma35153&agiti=ppc&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand&utm_term=American%2BGreetings&002=2024256&004=903152533&005=9491227920&006=1083584853&009=p&011=how%20much%20is%20american%20greetings%20membership

I’ve lost 83 pounds and keeping it off!

Today it has been Sixteen months that I’ve lost 83 pounds and I’m keeping it off. I’ve battled my weight all my life and after 45 years of trying every diet on the planet I finally found that when I worked the system, Weight Watcher, this time it worked and it’s sticking.
The program had changed and when fruit was a no point food,  this was my salvation.  I’m still a work in progress, working each day to maintain and trying to change my thinking about food.  It isn’t easy.  I’m still a fat person in my mind and still a sweet-a-holic but I’ve learned not to eat the whole dessert table just take a portion.
The weight loss has improved my health, but the down side is fat fat fat left over everywhere.  You can’t exercise it off.  I have bat flaps that I can waive hello and goodbye with, but still going from a size 22 to a size 14 is a great improvement.
If you’re struggling with your weight know that there are so many other’s that are too.  You’re not alone.  Let me know the weight loss journey your on.  I would love to hear from you.
Watch for my great holiday recipes for Thanksgiving and the holidays.  I’ll share my recipes that I’ve taken the calories out of and left in all the flavor.

Here are my before and after pictures

DOLLYWOOD Getaway-Zero to Hero in 1.1 seconds Firechaser ride debut! Hope to see you during our visit December 15, 2013

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FIRECHASER EXPRESS RIDE VEHICLE DEBUT!

Are you ready to answer the call of FireChaser Express, the nation’s first dual-launch family coaster? Check out our Livestream unveiling of the FireChaser Express ride vehicle on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. It’s your chance to be among the first people to see the colorful red fire trains which race in to action March 2014. The FireChaser Express ride vehicles are themed after the firefighting trains used to battle wildfires deep in the rugged landscape of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the 1940s. Riders will board the trains on a thrilling journey to save the Smokies from potential fire hazards.

Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s important to step back and relax and unwind with your family. Dollywood Cabins features luxurious accommodations to bring every member of the family closer together. From Dec. 2-22, book any Dollywood Cabins stay for two or more nights and receive 25% off your visit!* Make this a holiday experience your family always will remember! To book your Christmas season visit and receive 25% off, please reserve your cabin using the “Make Reservations” button below and enter promo code PreChristmas13 when prompted. To speak to a Cabin Reservation Specialist, call 866-857-2123. MAKE RESERVATIONS   *This offer cannot be combined with other offers nor applied to existing reservations.

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The Biltmore on the way to Gatlinburg from Charleston

My husband bundled up in front of the Biltmore.

A stop at the Biltmore during the holidays is a must.  Check out the Gingerbread demo they offer and be sure to take the tour of the house.  They have Christmas trees in every room, hallway and foyer.  A stop here will get you ready for your Dollywood adventure.

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