Doing Good Always Works

Of all my accessories, these Good Work(s) wrap bracelets are my favorite because of the positive affirmations that are imprinted on them.  I want to get one in every color but as you can see, I've got three so far.

 

Each bracelet displays the following words:

Make a Difference * Planet Peace * Live in Unity * Freedom

Accept Diversity * Speak Kindness * Pave the Path * Lead the Way * Be Aware

Give Back * Seek Wisdom * Come Together * Truth * Forgive * Strength

Courage * Dream * Believe * Faith * Sow Love

According to the tag on my latest purchase (the black one), Good Work(s) Make a Difference donates 25% of its profits to "Good" causes.  I decided to go to their web site to find out more about these causes.  

In 2011, the company sponsored various events for programs that address:

• Domestic Abuse
• At-Risk Children
• Foster Children
• Breast Cancer
• and Japan Tsunami Victims

In 2012, their mission is to move (12) twelve homeless families into completely furnished permanent housing. Sweet!

For those of you who are more spiritual, Good Work(s) also has bracelets that are imprinted with Bible scriptures.  www.goodworksmakeadifference.com

Blissmobox Organic, Eco-Friendly Goods!

My first Blissmobox was delivered to our front door yesterday!  Blissmobox is a monthly subscription service to natural, organic, and eco-friendly (or sustainable) products ranging from food to products for the home and body.  I discovered Blissmobox, and several other "healthy" subscription services during last month's Cyber Monday obsession. I will post reviews of the other monthly services as they arrive.

When I first opened my box, I immediately fell in love.  Who wouldn't LOVE a company whose name begins with the word "bliss?"

Included in my box were:

• Vaska Laundry Detergent
• J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner
• Bon Ami Powder Cleanser(which I already use - big PLUS!)
• Bon Ami Dish Soap
• Wippity Wipes
• Eco Scrub Cloth
• And a 2-sided card which includes a description of the companies represented by each product.

Membership to Blissmobox is available in monthly, 3-month, and 6 month subscriptions.  The 3-month is only $19 per month and includes FREE shipping.  I was fortunate enough to receive a special price of $11 on my first box.  Members are also able to choose from 3 to 4 different themes each month.  The box I chose and received this month is themed, "Cleaner Cleaning."

I think having wonderful products delivered to your home is both great and convenient!  Especially when you live on an island where healthy shopping choices are limited and when you're too tired (or lazy) to shop after work which is usually the case for me.

To order your own Blissmobox: www.blissmobox.com

Fit Bit Ultra

Today, during my obsession with Cyber Monday, I fell in love with a couple of tech gadgets that would definitely help my effort next year in becoming fit healthy.  Because a healthy body, means a healthy mind! One of these gadgets is the Fit Bit Ultra.

The Fit Bit Ultra is an activity tracker.  It will track steps taken, stairs climbed, calories burned, and distance covered.  It will even track your sleeping cycle which will help you to determine your sleeping pattern.  I am specifically interested in this feature because I wake up every morning feeling as though I hadn't slept at all.

All of your stats are wirelessly uploaded to your free, online fitbit.com account whenever it is within 15 feet of the base station that comes with it. You can also log workouts and meals into your account and sync your stats to popular fitness apps and social communities such as Runkeeper and Daily Mile.

While some people say this is just a glorified version of a pedometer, all of the reviews I've read have been positive and are from people who are actually using it.

Cost is $99.95 with free shipping.  For more information www.fitbit.com