Set Goals & Get Healthy - Bye Bye Funky Town 2015 and Hello Fab Town 2016

For my regular readers, you know that I've been on a healthier lifestyle journey for well over 3 1/2 years. During this time I learned about eating healthier, exercising and taking care of my entire body, mind and spirit. With that information I lost 100 lbs. The past year of my journey I got stuck in FUNKY TOWN due to letting life beat me down. I let mental games and struggles take over my strong mind and body. Can you relate? I've gained back some of my weight and I'm not as mentally strong as I was going into 2015. NO MORE! I'm getting out of FUNKY TOWN! Who else is stuck in funky town? 

Make sure you really read the photo below! It took me reading it twice to get the whole message!! Time to get on it! Who is ready?

To kick off 2016 I will be saying "No more Funky Town" and leading a healthier lifestyle group for the new year to get me and you to FAB TOWN 2016! Who wants more info?? 

Fill out the Google Doc so that I can get you more information! 

I'm ready to leave funky town and head to 🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎FAB TOWN!!!  How about you? Share this post with others who you think would like to join us. Let's not keep our trip a secret :) 

Now Enjoy McCafé Packaged Coffee Any Time of the Day! ad #McCafeAtHome #IC

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for McCafé packaged coffee. I received product samples as well as a monetary promotional incentive to thank me for my participation.

I'm a huge fan of McDonalds coffee. I love just their regular coffee with some added creamer. So you can only imagine how over the moon excited I was to find out that you can now purchase McCafé packaged coffee in local stores! Have you seen them or tried any of the varieties? Do you have any favorites?

I am excited to report that I have tried the following McCafé packaged coffees:

• Breakfast Blend- K-Cup & Roast and Ground
• Hazelnut- K-Cup & Roast and Ground
• Espresso Roast - Roast and Ground

BONUS brew video of the Breakfast Blend. Doesn't this make you want to brew a cup of McCafé packaged K-Cup coffee right now? 

I love having them in my home to be enjoyed anytime of the day. I have found that I enjoy the Breakfast Blend anytime of the day. It has the perfect flavor that I'm used to at my local McDonald's restaurant. I do not know if that is what they use for their all day coffee but to me, it taste jut like McDonalds. I have become a fan of the Hazelnut and since it is Christmas time, I do enjoy it in the afternoon with 1-2 tsp of my homemade hot cocoa mixed in. The Espresso Roast is perfect anytime, especially after dinner. 

Here is my favorite holiday cup filled with Hazelnut McCafé packaged coffee, 1 tsp of homemade hot cocoa mix and topped with whipped cream, peppermint stick & chocolate shavings. 

Here is the Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Ingredients

2 c. powdered non-dairy creamer
1 1/2 c. baking cocoa
1 1/2 c. instant coffee granules
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg

Directions

In a bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well. 
Store in an airtight container. 
To serve, add 1-3 tablespoons to a mug and add boiling water to fill or add to a cup of hot Hazelnut McCafé cup of coffee. 
Top with whipped cream, candy cane, or chocolate shavings.
Makes about 30 servings.

I have a coffee Christmas tree in my kitchen. Doesn't it look beautiful with all the packages of McCafé around it? I'm a serious coffee lover and my kitchen is called Susie's Cafe. I don't just have any coffee in my cafe. Now I can carry McCafé packaged coffee in my home cafe by just picking up K-Cups at my local grocery store. The coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans. Please do stop in for a cup of McCafé coffee when you are in town! 

If you are on twitter, follow McCafé to keep updated on all of their packaged coffee. Right now they have 7 varieties including Espresso Roast, Premium Roast, French Roast, Breakfast Blend, Colombian, French Vanilla and Hazelnut. I'm a huge fan of K-cups and I can't wait for more flavors to be released. Merry Christmas! 

Little Fitness Hush Hush Secret by Moms ad #Underwareness #IC

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Depend. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Today I'm sharing with you the little fitness hush hush secret moms don't want you to know about when working out. From one mom to another, I know the secret. It really isn't something you need to keep to yourself. By seeking out help you can have a more enjoyable workout. So what is this little secret? 

I'm a health coach and one of the biggest hush hush after class secret whispers I get is from other moms asking me if I know of anyone with bladder control issues like leakage when working out. I share over and over with moms that bladder leakage is a very common issue in pregnant ladies, childbirth and even those with diabetes. Over 51 million American women experience bladder leakage which is 1 in 3 American women! So as a health coach I love that those in my class feel comfortable enough to talk to me about this issue and I gladly share this Underwareness by helping them see they are not alone.

I work out daily (well almost daily) as a health coach and wear Depend Silhouette Active Fit briefs which are a moderate absorbency brief that are thin, low rise, comes in black or beige, stylish, comfortable and trusted protection from the very well known brand, Depend. I have on several occasions told the "hush hush" moms to look at my tush and see if they can tell that I'm wearing a Depend brief. No one has ever noticed. I carry several samples in my gym bag and have given them away for moms to try out at the next class. They all have come back to class and in turn told me to look at their tush to see if I notice their Depend silhouette Active Fit brief! 

From my experience, the Depend Silhouette Active Fit briefs are an essential part of my daily life and workout routine. I have been on a healthier lifestyle journey for well over 3 years. A few times at the beginning of my journey I dealt with the embarrassment of bladder leakage. I sought out products to help this because no way was I going to let a bit of leakage keep me from working out and getting in the best shape of my life. I didn't have time for sitting on the sideline. No way am I going to let a little bit of leakage keep me or others from working out!

I'm so excited to share my bladder leakage experience as a mom, woman and health coach with all of you and those in my fitness classes. I'm honored to share my Underwareness efforts and do give support of the Depend brand. This is a trusted brand who supports women. 

Did you know that for every photo and video shared using #Underwareness, the Depend brand donates $1, up to $3 million through 2016 to fund charities and advance the research and education of bladder leakage! YES ladies, you can truly get in and behind this product and brand with me!

Here is a little quick hush hush video of my support of the Depend brand. Please watch and share this post with others. You can also follow Depend brand on Facebook and Twitter. Do search for the hashtag #Underwareness to see what others are saying and doing. 

Don't just trust my words, click over and get a your very own Depend coupon and purchase your own pack. You will be totally amazed at how smooth the briefs fit under your workout clothes or any outfit you wear. Add bonus, they briefs do not ride up north or slide down south when working out. I know that some undies have that issue! 

Click over and read more on my essential workout items!

Libra Tea at Home or On-The-Go

My family is always on the go. We do enjoy tea at home but it is nice to have the option to take it on the go especially with holiday travels. We all want to lead healthy, active lives and inspire our families and friends - enjoy a tea moment anywhere anytime with the stylish and convenient solution for teas, herbs and fruit infusions 'on the go'.

The Libre tea glass is a pretty and practical choice for convenient leaf tea 'on the go'. Its removable filter keeps all the leaves, or the bag, in the glass away from your mouth - great for fruits or soothing herbal elixirs. You can create your own flavorful beverage and enjoy. Wonderful herbal teas are a great way to wind down at the end of a long day. Our 'how to video' shows 3 ways to use and brew tea.

The 100% BPA free, Libre tea glasses keep drinks hot or cold, are very durable and ensure a fresh taste every time due to their easy wash glass interior - its the only to go thermos you'll need at the soccer field, yoga class, on a hike, the morning dog walk or curled up on the couch. We love to inspire tea moments anywhere, anytime - take a sip, watch your tea leaves dance and enjoy relaxing tea moment for yourself.

This holiday give your friends and family an inspired and unique gift you can use all year round. Choose from our Classic Collection - sophisticated metal trim with gold detailed lids, or our Libre Life Collection - bright, joyful patterns - and watch the leaves dance. We have great deals on 6pcs Holiday Gift Paks for all the tea lovers on your list.

Guess what?? My readers get to save! Great for Holiday Gifts, Calm moments and Traveling!

Here is the pretty 'n practical tea glass infuser! Libra Tea does have amazing color choices! Enjoy a tea moment @libretea with 10% off till Nov15 and do use the code USAMoms10 @usfg

You can follow them on Instagram or Twitter and do check out their blog. 

Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for Active Adults

I'm so excited to kick of the holidays this year with a healthy guide for active adults. I am on a healthier lifestyle journey and I know a lot of you are as well. So I will be sharing my favorites this year and include any coupons, discounts codes, deals that I can find to go along with them. Check in frequently as I plan on keeping it updated as well as adding/changing codes & offers.

1- Get fashionable and active boots at Lugz this year! I ordered a pair and will show my boots, soon. In the mean time, check out my Lugz review here and grab the 30% off discount code! You will find boots for all occasions and especially for those who love to be in the outdoors hiking or trail walking.

2- Libra Tea Practical Tea Glass Infuser. This is the bomb diggity bomb for tea lovers for at home or on the go! I have a 10% off offer from Libra tea over here at my blog post. Go check it out! 

Send me a message cafescrapper at gmail dot com, tag me @susieqtpies or #susieqtpiescafe on any of your social media sites/post so that I can see what you purchased or to ask me any questions. You can find me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. 

Introducing Fall Fashionable Boots for the Family #lugz

Fall is here and time to get the family new boots or maybe some just for mom! Lugz has been making great footwear since 1993 for the entire family. I love one stop shopping, don't you? Even better is online shopping for the entire family. I'm so excited that Lugz is now introducing their new Fall and Winter Line for Ladies and it has everything you'll need to look fashionable, be comfortable and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Want to go shopping? CLICK photos to go see the featured boots! This is a sponsored post but my own opinions are expressed here. I will be ordering and reviewing Lugz boots for my blog. 

Time to treat yourself with a new pair of shoes from Lugz. You can use my special blog code MYTREAT30 for 30% off on boots at Lugz. (excludes sale items and cannot be combined with other coupons and Expires: 11/22/2015) 

Check out current special offers HERE.  

Follow LUGZ online, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check back here in a few weeks and I will have a review on my new Lugz boots!

Send me a message, tag me or #susieqtpiescafe on any of your social media sites/post so that I can see what you purchase. You can find me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. 

Workout Essentials for Active Moms ad #Underwareness #IC

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Depend. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

I am one of "those" women who love working out. Over three years ago I decided it was time to get healthy. My weight was the highest it had ever been along with my blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. So I started moving! I moved more and ate less and less crap. The more that I moved the more workouts I wanted to try. Unfortunately that also meant my bladder would have unexpected leaking issues when I would do faster running times, dance jumps, and even when I was leading an exercise class! Anyone else experience this bladder leakage while in the action of every day life?

I'm a mom of three and over 40. Just because that is my title doesn't mean I can't be active. I'm more active now than ever! I refused to let me bladder leakage stop me from getting the healthiest possible!  I learned that over 51 million American women also experience bladder leakage. So that is like 1 out of 3 American women! That isn't something we just talk about at the gym but it has come up on occasion. A lot of them ask why they have leakage while working out. As a mom of 3 I'm well aware that common causes are pregnancy, childbirth, and even diabetes. With this knowledge we can arm ourselves with the right clothing at the gym.

When I'm picking out my workout gear, I'm also including Depend Silhouette Active Fit Briefs. These briefs are amazing! They are a moderate-absorbency brief with a thin design for complete comfort with the trusted Depend brand. These briefs look, fit and feel just like low rise underwear. I know that having on the right underwear at the gym is top priority for me, especially when I'm leading my Fit Club or PiYo classes. I'm extremely modest and do not want my undies showing while working out.

These Depend Silhouette Active Fit briefs are made from a smooth cloth-like fabric and are really comfy. I do not even know that I'm wearing them nor does anyone else. I know that no one really wants to discuss bladder leakage because it is embarrassing but please, don't be embarrassed. It is ok to wear the right equipment when working out and this includes what is underneath your yoga pants. I help a lot of women with their healthier lifestyle goals and I will share this info with them. I don't want bladder leakage keeping anyone out of the gym. You have to watch this video! It is hilarious because it is an "Underware Only Gym"!

The Depend brand is on their second year of Underwareness. This is a social movement and charitable cause to break down the bladder leakage stigma! As part of this Underwareness, the Depend brand is encouraging people to show their support for women with bladder leakage. That is why I'm sharing this blog post. You can get in on the action, too! For every photo and video shared using the hashtag #Underwareness, the Depend brand will donate $1, up to $3 million through 2016 to fund charities that advance the research and education of bladder leakage. Amazing right?

Join the movement and request a free sample of Depend Silhouette Active Fit briefs at Underwareness. Get a coupon to use on your first purchase!You can also follow them as Depend on Facebook and Twitter. Search for #Underwareness.