June 17, 2008 by abby.

You know you want to quit smoking.

But do you know WHY?

For many people who are trying to quit smoking, it helps to have a list of reasons why — a kind of map that you can turn back to when the going gets tough.

What are YOUR reasons to quit?

__ You want to add more years to your life, by decreasing your health risks.
__ You want to stop spending money on cigarettes, and save that extra spending money for yourself.
__ You want to prove to yourself that you can meet this challenge . . . so you can go on to improving your lifestyle in other ways.
__ You want to experience more natural energy, better health, and better quality of life.
__ You want to model healthy living for your children and grandchildren.
__ (insert your own reasons here — and keep the list)

Whatever your reasons are, you should write them down and keep them close. Have them in front of you. Repeat them to yourself again and again. Keep a 3″x5″ card in your pocket or purse with the list. In doing so, you’ll be laying the psychological groundwork to make quitting easy.

I’m talking about a comprehensive hypnosis program for smoking cessation, “The Non-Smoker’s Edge”. And, as I thought about the importance of wanting to quit smoking, I realized that this program perfectly demonstrates those principles.

The Non-Smoker’s Edge uses new techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy and clinical hypnosis to help you truly want to quit smoking . . . with your mind, body, and soul. Using a holistic approach, it helps you keep your goal in mind at all times. And not just your goal, but the reasons for this goal.

Desire is critical to action. Maybe that’s why multi-session hypnosis has a 66% success rate at helping people quit smoking. That’s higher than any other smoking cessation method that there is.

To learn more about hypnosis for smoking cessation in general and The Non-Smoker’s Edge in particular, click here… or download this free report” “10 Steps Toward a Smoke-Free Life” and see for yourself just how easy it can be to become a non-smoker.

The publisher, The Hypnosis Network, guarantees the results for a full year. If you’re not satisfied, you can return the program for a full refund of the purchase price less shipping. And right now they’re offering a great deal for our readers - $50 off the regular price. You can get the whole program (7 CDs) for only $99.

Make your list of reasons. And then make the next move to quit.

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June 9, 2008 by abby.

Whenever I order samples from WalMart they always arrive really quick. On the 3rd of June I ran an offer for a Free Sample of Crystal Light On The Go Drink Mix in the newsletter… today (June 9th) they landed in my mailbox.

These WalMart offers never really last long, if that link above takes you to some other page, try this link and see what free samples they are offering right now.

As you can see from the photo below, I got three different drink mixes in the box: one for the Country Time Lemonade, Kool-Aid Tropical Punch and Crystal Light Cherry Pomegranate… and a 50-cent coupon good for a pack of any of them. I’ll probably use it for a box of the lemonade.

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May 27, 2008 by abby.

Early in April, I ran a sample offer for Emergen-C Health & Energy Drink Samples… they arrived today.

Along with the $1 coupon, there are three sample packets ~ one each for Raspberry, Tangerine and Cranberry flavors. I can tell you that the Raspberry tastes great! (haven’t tried the others yet)

Most such drink mixes have an aftertaste that’s less than wonderful, but I didn’t feel that with this one… and I can’t comment on the ‘Health Benefits’, I’m no expert.

But ~ supposedly Emergen-C contains “32 active mineral complexes and key B vitamins” that are supposed to “support healthy metabolic functions” and “improve overall well-being”… among other things. Like most anything else purporting to be good for you, wether or not this will make you healthier depends on many factors, including your attitude towards the product and your mindset while using it.

Anyway - here’s a pic:

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May 24, 2008 by abby.

About six weeks ago I ran a free CD set that will help you learn to speak German in the newsletter… since my kid is taking a German class in high school I thought it would be something she’d like so I ordered it. (I don’t order everything I find for the newsletter, only what I or my family can use.)

Anyway - it finally arrived a couple days ago, and I am very pleased with the quality and quantity both: there are two CDs filled with games and exercises and a 50+ page glossy booklet. They came in a nice shrink-wrapped box ~ just like something you would buy at OfficeMax or Staples for about thirty bucks… except this was totally free.

Very Cool. This is why I spend so much time freebie hunting.

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May 23, 2008 by abby.

I saw this last summer when we were visiting friends in the area… if you’re ever in the Seattle area, drop by the north end of the Aurora bridge and bring your camera. (No, I neglected to take mine that day)

It took a while for me to find a photo online - check Troller.com for this and 30-some other unique statues from around the world.

Apparently, the Fremont troll was sculpted by four Seattle area artists — Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter and Ross Whitehead — for the Fremont Arts Council. The sculpture is 18-ft. tall - and quite intimidating, when you come upon it suddenly.

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