Two things I adore in the gym are the Bosu balls and the steps (for aerobics), so my excitement level advanced to a full DEFCON 1 when I found out about this new hybrid called the Step 360.  It’s a hybrid of the step and the Bosu ball.

Excellent for cardio and strength workouts, and because the platform is supported by two air chambers, and you’ll get a tough balance challenge as well.  It features platform anchors that allows you to loop in a resistance band for strength moves and its grips make planks and push-ups doable.

Be one of the first to snag a Step 360 for yourself.  Jump over to Shape for your chance to win one.

We are so excited here in Cincinnati to host Bill Maher on October 23rd at the Aronoff, and you have a chance to win tickets right here!

If you’ve never experienced Bill Maher before, you are in for an incredible night.  He’s extremely outspoken, ridiculously smart, and downright hilarious.

Come spend the night with us here in Cincy and witness the amazingness that is Bill Maher.

To snag your chance at a couple free tickets, leave a comment below.  We will be picking two winners a few days before the show on October 23rd.

Good luck, and see you there!

UPDATE:  Congrats to Massie L and Tom F…you won!  Look for email followup.

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A few days ago on Facebook I was voicing on my eagerness to kick my Diet Pepsi habit, so my friends over at Zevia sent me a challenge.  They sent me some of their natural diet sodas.

So change is hard, right?  It’s hard for everyone with everything….especially when it comes to your signature drink.

But the cans looked beautiful and the flavors seemed so good, and we already know I’m two steps shy of being a tree-hugger, so it’s safe to say, I appreciated the “natural” part of the soda.

I first tried Ginger Ale.  One sip and I as a believer.  But I kept drinking more and more to be sure.  Next I tried the Ginger Root Beer, of which tasted absolutely nothing like a “diet” drink…so delicious.  Other flavors were black cherry, orange, cola and orange.  I loved all of them.  They are really light and refreshing, and made with “good for you” ingredients.

You will absolutely love, love,  love these drinks.  It’s such a great break from traditional diet colas.  The flavors really pop in your mouth and there’s lots of variety.  It’s almost like dessert…and who doesn’t love that?  Even Oprah does!

And the great news is that Zevia is going to give away some of their natural diet sodas to you, too!  Simply become a fan of Zevia on their Facebook page.

Then simply leave a comment here on our blog letting us know you became a fan on Facebook.  It’s that simple.  Good luck!

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Did you know that the scent of the fresh herb Rosemary can increase alertness and clarity?  Keep some fresh Rosemary in a small vase on your desk.  When you feel the midday brain fog, simply smell the Rosemary to increase your mental acuity and get those endorphins popping!  It’s a perfect natural pick-me-up.

Win a trip to NYC for an eye-opening peek at fashion week, including two (2) tickets to an exclusive ELLE fashion event, and a total makeover from a Maybelline New York makeup artist and ELLE stylist! Enter for your chance to win.

Today is the last day to sign up for free tickets to see Tony Bourdain in Cincinnati on June 27th.  For your chance to win, ENTER HERE!  Good luck!

Have serious love for Tony Bourdain?  …of course you do, we all do!  He’s the epitome of cool, yet hot!  You know this boy has some stories to tell..and I want to hear them. 

So, I promised you a chance to win tickets, and here’s your chance.  Just leave a comment (see comment section below) and let me know what you love about Tony.   A commenter will be chosen at random to win two tickets to An Evening with Tony Bourdain in Cincinnati, June 27th at the Aronoff.  Good luck!

UPDATE:  Congratulations to Loki of Cincy Voices.  You won! 

What could be better than winning the HGTV dream home?  Winning the HGTV Green home!  The HGTV 2010 Green home offers so many fantastic gems, like the mud room/recycling center (seriously..that room spoke to me!)  The third floor tower room would be the perfect place to blog from!  Love it.  Take the tour below, then enter to win it at HGTV.

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Two lucky winners will each receive a Five-Piece Yoga Collection from Title Nine, valued at $275.

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Enter for you chance to win a one of five Botanical Skincare Systems from Supernatural Botanicals!  Simply subscribe to this blog.  Names will be picked at random on Friday.  You will be notified if you won via email on Saturday.  Good Luck!