Stepping it up in the world

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Shopping for exercise equipment can be really hard when you are trying to stay within a budget, making sure it will fit in your home, will be low impact, can be moved or stored easily, as well as finding something that fits your weight range. I have fought with weight since I was 11 years old and became very ill. At my highest weight, I was 460 something pounds and at my lowest when I met my husband I was 190 pounds. Last year I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer and had several surgeries, and chemotherapy treatments after having gotten more ill over the past few years to the point that I was sleeping pretty much the whole day away. 

I am now done with treatments, my first set of tests as well as scans have come back and I am getting stronger every day. Instead of using a wheelchair pretty much all of the time I am now using my rollator much more often. I had a physical therapist for a while after each operation and then again after everything because I have Neuropathy (for me that is nonstop pins and needles in both my hands, feet, and legs). I am considered a high risk to fall so I have to be really careful. Between the Neuropathy and other health issues, I have to stick to a low-impact exercise routine. 

I have exercises I do most days for my legs, I added in arm, shoulder, and neck exercises as well once my abdomen was healed. Being in bed I wanted to make sure my muscles did not atrophy, so I have been doing bed exercises since day 2 after the first operation. Most days I am still upset with where I am but if I honestly look back I am in much better shape than I was at the beginning, so I am moving forward. 

I have been wanting to add an elliptical to my routine but sticking to an exercise routine has always been really hard for me. I found that most ellipticals would take up way too much real estate in my home.  Then I found out about desk exercise equipment and my choices greatly expanded. The Cubii is what I decided on. To be honest I have been looking at this particular under-dek elliptical for a while and had it on my wishlist. I was recently contacted by a company to give it a whirl and I almost literally jumped at the chance since it was on the top of my desk exercise equipment list. 

The only pieces of exercise equipment that we had before were a set of aerobic steps (which I can't use presently), one-pound weights, exercise bands (which have gone missing), an exercise ball, a pilates ring, and a recumbent exercise bike which I have yet to get back on to. I have added a Summers Gym Magic, FITNATION Rock N Fit, and now an under-desk elliptical. 

When you get to the Cubii Site you can take a Quiz to see which Cubii is right for you. My Quiz results said that the Cubii Go would be best for me. The Cubii Go has a retractable handle so you can move it and store it easily. Our couches are raised because we are tall so we keep the Cubii right under our couch so it is easy to pull out and use. For me, if it is easy to move and store I am more apt to use it and keep using it. There are blue tooth models but mine is not so I have to manually add my workouts into the app which is free with your Cubii. 

This is how your box will come so if it is a gift make sure you are able to get it wrapped or put it away for later gift-giving. I am very happy with the way it was shipped and packed.

When you take all of the pieces out of the box this is what you should have. Instructions were clear to understand and made it super easy to assemble the Cubii Go. It took under 5 minutes total to put together although my husband said it was more like 2 minutes. It took me longer to download the app and set my profile up than it did to unbox and put the Cubii Go together. The app is included with the purchase. 

Once I was set up with my profile I noticed they have a Gratitude is the Attitude November Wellness Journi which I joined right away. Today's challenge was pretty easy. I had to use the Cubii for 20 minutes while reading, watching, or listening to something informative. After 20 minutes I added in my time and my first workout was logged in graph form and I got an achievement. Tomorrow's challenge is to drink 80oz of water. I am always struggling with getting enough water in. With challenges, I am more apt to keep doing things because it is more like a game. 

Before getting this I was a little skeptical about the foot surface size but as you can see in my picture at the top of this post, there is plenty of room for your feet both bare or with shoes on. I wear a size 9.5 women's USA and there is plenty of room for a much larger foot to fit onto it comfortably.

If you are in your office and are using this under-desk elliptical you can stick your chair wheel into this pull-out slot which is also the expandable handle so that you aren't rolling backward while trying to those steps in for the day. 

Cubii even has free classes that will step up your workout routine. I will be trying these in the next few days. I am so excited to find something that is so easy to use and fits into our home as well as something I can use that my body is actually capable of doing. I love that the Cubii Go comes with a retractable handle and wheels for easy portability, an easy-to-read digital display, and 8 resistance settings. At the Cubii website, you can even order other accessories like weights, mats, foot straps, etc. If you are interested you can get 30.00 off your first order here.

Our family can use this under-desk elliptical at a desk, on the couch, on the edge of a bed, or even on the porch while enjoying nice weather outside. I am so excited to start this new journey with Cubii and my readers. Here is to stepping up in the world. 

Hocus Pocus Holiday Giveaway!

 

Welcome To The Hocus Pocus Holiday Giveaway!

1 Winner

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

HOST IS My Silly Little Gang

My co-hosts for this giveaway are Deliciously Savvy, and Versatileer.

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy,, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, MarksvilleandMe, My Silly Little Gang, Pink Ninja Blog, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

 

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This Giveaway's Sponsor is:

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1 Lucky Winner will receive a copy of each of the following books: Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus and Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cross-Stitch!

You can find Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus on Amazon and from your favorite bookseller.

See the review here.

You can find The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cross-Stitch on Amazon and from your favorite bookseller.

See the review here.

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Giveaway Dates:

Giveaway Dates: 11/14 at 1:00 PM EST and runs until 12/24 at 11:59 PM EST

This giveaway/sweepstake is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/24/2022. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to silvie.mslg at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase is necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program. The sponsors are each responsible for the shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest is responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Silvana Armas at mslgblog (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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The cross-stitch book looks interesting. My cousin and friend would like this one. MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

Good Luck!

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The Self-Love Planner Giveaway!

 

Welcome To The Self-Love Planner Giveaway!

1 Winner

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

HOST IS My Silly Little Gang

My co-hosts for this giveaway are Deliciously Savvy, and Versatileer.

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy,, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, MarksvilleandMe, My Silly Little Gang, Pink Ninja Blog, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

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This Giveaway's Sponsor is:

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1 Lucky Winner will receive a copy of The Self-Love!

You can find The Self-Love Planner on Amazon and from your favorite bookseller.

See the review here.

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Giveaway Dates:

Giveaway Dates: 11/14 at 1:00 PM EST and runs until 12/15 at 11:59 PM EST

This giveaway/sweepstake is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/15/2022. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to silvie.mslg at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase is necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program. The sponsors are each responsible for the shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest is responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Silvana Armas at mslgblog (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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I already have my planner for the next year or so but this one is simple for those just starting out. MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

Good Luck!

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Charlie Hernández Book 3 Giveaway!

 

Welcome To The Charlie Hernández Book 3 Giveaway!

1 Winner

This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

HOST IS My Silly Little Gang

My co-hosts for this giveaway are Deliciously Savvy, and Versatileer.

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy,, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, MarksvilleandMe, My Silly Little Gang, Pink Ninja Blog, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

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This Giveaway's Sponsor is:

Author Ryan Calejo

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1 Lucky Winner will receive a copy of the book Charlie Hernández & The Golden Dooms and a $15 Gift Card!

You can find Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows on Amazon and from your favorite bookseller.

See the review here.

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Giveaway Dates:

Giveaway Dates: 11/9 at 2:00 PM EST and runs until 12/24 at 11:59 PM EST

This giveaway/sweepstake is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/24/2022. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to silvie.mslg at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase is necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program. The sponsors are each responsible for the shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest is responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Silvana Armas at mslgblog (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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I have never heard of this series but will check it out. MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

Good Luck!

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Bring on the Holidays Prizes Giveaway

 

Let's Bring on the Holidays Together!

Giveaway is Hosted by Mommy's Playbook

Sponsored by: Mysteries in Time, Man Crates, TickleMe Plant, and Winning Moves USA

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The Exotic Jerky Camo Ornaments giveaway prize is filled with 12 Exotic Jerky Bits. The Ornaments are cleverly camouflaged Christmas decorations, each stuffed with a pair of delectable, exotic jerky bites like Wild Boar Garlic, Root Beer Habanero Wild Boar, and Whiskey Maple Buffalo (oh my!)

Forget those cute little gingerbread houses! The Ultimate Gingerbread House Kit will give the whole family a fun, festive activity to do together. Man Crates' exclusively designed, three-story gingerbread dojo can’t be found anywhere else. It includes 15 gingerbread walls, roofs and floors, two bags of frosting for assembly and a piping bag for easy decoration.

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ENTER TO WIN a Winning Moves USA Prize Pack! Winning Moves USA's mission is to provide happiness to consumers by offering Classic, Retro, Cool and Fun games for play with friends and family. The winner of this great giveaway is going to receive a prize package with the games: Pass The Pigs® Big Pigs™, Rack-O®, Clue Master Detective®, Classic Wham-O® Frisbee®, AND Scattergories® Stackagories™

Pass The Pigs® Big Pigs™ We cannot get enough of these fabulous oversized foam swines!! They can hit all the pig poses that their little pig dice cousins do and are MUCH more fun to roll across the table!

Have you ever played Rack-O® before? Players randomly slot ten cards on their rack. The race then begins to draw and discard until one player positions ten cards in numerical sequence. Sound simple? It is, but you will need skillful play, concentration and just a little luck to win. Can you do it?

Clue Master Detective® is the game my whole family has been waiting for! We LOVE Clue and with Clue Master Detective we get to play with MORE suspects, MORE rooms, and MORE weapons! First introduced in the 1980’s this super-sized version of Clue adds up to a lot more mayhem! You’ll need your sharpest detective skills to solve the ever-changing mystery!

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Scattergories® Stackagories™ The great game of Scattergories debuted in 1988 and now there’s a new twist on the game! Each player controls their own set of colored stacking pieces. Lay out the Letter Cards, flip a Category Card and the one-minute timer and the game is on! Players, playing simultaneously, shout out words that fit the category and place one of their stacking pieces on the corresponding letter card. When time’s up, the player who has their colored stacking piece on the top of the stack scores for that card. The more pieces under their piece, the higher the score!

Visit Winning Moves USA online to find the latest games to play with your family!

 

ENTER TO WIN!

ALL OF THE PRIZES LISTED ABOVE

ONE WINNER TAKES ALL!!!!!

(APV $300+)

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What a great set of prizes several of the items above we have in the home and enjoy using them. The Zombi plant (tickle me plant) is still growing as we speak. MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

Good Luck!

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