Make Money While Shopping?
Yup And Anyone Can Do It!

Money, money, money...that's what the constant thought tends to be this time of year. Most often it's thoughts of 'how much will I spend this year?"

I know the feeling well and because of that I'm trying to do this a bit smarter. I have to shop - that's a given. However since I am a fairly frequent shopper online these days (I can't be the only one who 'occaisionally' shops while at work lol), I am at least making some money while I shop, that is slowly building up, and is fun to watch!

Most of you are aware of my new Online Biz. and one of the many fun perks is the new 'Get Paid To Shop Program". Aside from specific product that the company is a brokerage house for, they also partner with over 3500 stores! Trust me, pretty much every store we shop at is there. Target, Express, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Macy's, Bath and Body, Walgreens, Dicks...and actually 100's of stores I've never heard of that are really unique and cool!

How to do this: EASY! Simply go to: http://www.root2katy.com/ At the top, middle of the page is a sort of orangeish/green link that says CASHBACK earn 2% ...Sign up now, it's FREE!

It's that simple. You sign up as a preferred customer, and then you go to http://www.root2katy.com/ every time you want to shop. Sign in each time at top right corner as a preferred customer and go shopping! Also at the top of the page are BLUE TABS. Click on the one that says "SHOP PARTNERS'- This will take you to a shortcut of the hundreds of stores to shop at. Also don't hesitate to also look at the BLUE TABS and click on "HOT DEALS" as well.

IMPORTANT: Also on the top of my site is a button to click on that says "Invite Friends" THIS IS KEY. You enter as many email address's of friends/family etc...and there is also a spot where a partial note is already filled in explaining paid to shop. I add my own note to that as well. If you get others signed up as preferred customers (they will be under your name as you are using the "INVITE FRIENDS" link) You will then start making 1/2% off of their purchases. This can add up! And you don't have to DO anything!

Just wanting to make shopping a little more exciting this year. Enjoy everyone, and don't hesitate to email with any questions! rt2health@yahoo.com

"Katy"

A couple things. I'm in the process of re-doing my website so you will notice changes here and there as you see me updating etc. I'm working with a young computer wiz who can help make the process easier and yes affordable. What a relief. http://www.root2health.com/

The next 'thing' I wanted to fill you in on, is a basic necessity of Vitamin D especially this time of year. We all know about Vitamin D and healthy bones, but what other benefits are there? How about to help decrease or prevent future colds and flu. Many in my circle of friends and health professionals are on the bandwagon of good old Vitamin D. In this instance it's the Vitamin D3 that is getting all the attention. I can tell you I sell out of it at my Doctors weekly. And since it's such an easy addition to your daily regime I wanted to let you in on something that can make a big difference this winter. Pill or powder form (ask me about the powder great for kids or adults alike), face it Vitamin D is worth supplementing this winter. Not only does Vitamin D3 show promising studies on helping prevent flu and other health complications, it also is known for it's role in helping with SAD. It has been suggested that seasonality and the symptoms of SAD may be due to changing levels of vitamin D3, the hormone of sunlight, leading to changes in brain serotonin.

And I don't know about you, but feeling more upbeat also sends a message to our immune system, thus strengthening it, as well. So I see it as a win win! Blood tests can be taken for Vit D levels...but the research I've seen states approximately 5000IU for adults daily who are not in the sun..and for children about 1000 to 2000 IU daily, depending on weight. Feel free to do your own research. Great article by the way...
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/11180df8-beaa-11de-b4ab-00144feab49a.html

Something I use and recommend! MochaTonix

I've been using this off and on and am starting to use it more regularly to keep my metabolism boosted! I use the packets as then I can take it with me. I use one third of the recommended dose suggested...as I am somewhat sensitive to caffeine...the energy is great...you do feel more 'clarity' and it tastes really good. I have only used the Mocha flavor...but the Cappuccino flavor equally as popular.

I either mix a teaspoon in my coffee or it can be mixed in milk (hot/cold) or hot water, like a hot chocolate! Worth trying!!

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like to try it or want more info! rt2health@yahoo.com

Mochatonix:

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Eeek....has it been too long since I've blogged or what? I can blame summer (well ok...maybe not) but either way, I'm back and feel like getting into the swing of things!

It's been an interesting summer, weather has been off for the most part, some nice days thrown in, just to remind us, "oh yeah...it's August etc" but overall we've really had to make due with some not so great days.

I wanted to compare that to our overall mental and physical health. We can plug along in our day to day...feeling 'ok' - not bad but not great...a few discomforts maybe or some upsets that affect our mood - and we find ourselves really not getting the most out of every day. Not good!

I've found that NOW is really all we have and trying to make the best of it works to our benefit in two ways. One - it helps us to make the most of where we are in life, right this second - allowing ourselves to just take it in, look for something, anything to appreciate and be relieved about - and to realize it's really not so bad. Secondly, making the best of our now, helps us to consider areas that we'd like to see improved, and to hold that vision of something better. Feeling good or better in our now, helps us to get closer to more of what we are wanting. Ah, but you may be thinking, 'well if I'm acknowledging that this situation is ok... then appreciating it will just keep me stuck here!' NOPE! Instead, it adds fuel and momentum to the next step or place you want to be...unless of course you haven't allowed yourself to want more or better!! Hmmm.....have you?? Have you allowed yourself to think about more for yourself or are you stuck? No matter what it is - a physical complaint or issue, or an emotional upset or life situation you want improved - have you allowed yourself to consider better for yourself? Or because YOU can't see a solution, you just don't let yourself go there? I've been there, done that...and it stinks. Not holding out hope for improvement keeps you on hold - and for some indefinitely. Start hoping and wondering what life would be like if you felt better or were in a different scenario - and then start feeling better about where you are - the ball will start rolling in a better direction, I promise. Pay attention and hold those thoughts.

I am a big believer in the Law of Attraction...and I didn't come by it easily. I've always been a 'searcher'...meaning I always am interested in finding easier and better ways to get stuff done. So early on when life would not be going my way..I turned to people and even my faith (Catholic) for answers. They helped...but never seemed to give me anything that really 'felt' like I had a handle on my life and wants and desires. I worked my way thru many self-help gurus...many who were helpful, actually and I'm sure it kept me on my path to where I am now. I still have my 'faith' and spiritual foundation..but no longer hold to many of the old beliefs that came with it.

I have learned over the past 7 yrs that I do have control, more than I thought. The overwhelming concept that keeps coming into play no matter HOW long you've been doing this..is you really have to become more conscious of your thoughts on a regular basis. Your feelings can give you a clue as to where they are taking you...cause if you are not feeling good...you know your thoughts are going somewhere that is not serving you, or lining up with what you want. Take the time to line up!! Here's a basic 'rant' from Abraham-Hicks that just sets a basic tone...you can come up with your own but anything is better than nothing!

I'm going to be happy. I'm going to be glad. I'm going to smile a lot. I'm going to be easy. I'm going to count my blessings. I'm going to look for reasons to feel good. I'm going to dig up positive things from the past. I'm going to look for positive things where I stand. I'm going to look for positive things in the future. It is my natural state to be a happy person. It's natural for me to love and to laugh. This is what is most natural for me. I am a happy person! --- Abraham - Sacramento, CA on Saturday, March 15th, 2003

What's Your Passion?

I can admit one of mine....I'm a Read-Aholic. That's the first step right? Admitting it?

I think I was hooked one summer at one of our cottages - a rainy day and nothing to do -I'm sure my mom at her wits end after countless questions of.."what's there to doooo?" Finally suggested: "Read" And I did. I haven't looked back since.

I'd say I got started with comic books. Archie and Richie Rich, and the occasional Spiderman or Superman. After the entertaining yet quick reads of comic books I graduated to Nancy Drew. I read every single one of those and when realizing I had nothing in the house I hadn't read, moved on to my brother's Hardy Boys series. Not quite the same, but hey...I had a habit to supply!! :o)

Both of my parents were veracious readers, my dad especially. I can picture him with a book pretty much since I can remember. My two aunts were also read-aholics (runs in the family) and they were my saving grace over my years growing up. We traded books and talked authors constantly! "Did you read the latest Sue Grafton or Dick Francis?" No? I'll let you have mine when I'm done. And around the family they would go of course writing our initials on the front page so we knew we had already read it. A good rule of thumb of actually. One rarely threw away a book...I mean...its still good! I used to and still do donate old books or those I just didn't like to the library. The library was and is a lifesaver. I remember seeing a paperback I had seen my dad reading in the garbage...I asked..."What, no good?" He was like...no, it was good, i just finished it. What??! I reverently snatched it out of the garbage and actually found a new author I liked! Yikes...threw it out...I was now lamenting how many books had he actually tossed till I knew this!

I lean towards mystery and a good novel...on rare occasion a romance type, but I had my Harlequin Romance stage back one summer and found I needed more substance. I have favorite authors...Dick Francis is pretty much at the top of my list for fiction. Just something about the way you always end up liking his main character, unassuming and clever and wishing you knew him yourself. Not to mention the mystery aspect always got you. So much so, as my aunt and I will both agree to doing- putting his books down and NOT reading it because we never wanted it to end.

I know I am rambling about this subject..I really have only just begun - but I realize this is and always has been a HUGE passion of mine and I'm not afraid to say it. :o) What about you...what makes you forget where you are because you just get lost in it? Everyone has something I hope it's a healthy part of your life.

Treat yourself time!

I am ready for some food changes now that the weather is changing. Lighter meals...trips to the farmer's market soon, new recipes to try. I really do enjoy cooking and experimenting. What can I say..I love to eat!! Even as I type this I am thinking about what I will have for lunch today. As it's Friday I decided to make it a 'treat' day and why the heck not?? Do you do this for yourself? I'm always curious as to what others do that I may not have thought of! For me today it means venturing out of my usual routine and exploring a bit. Feel free to share what works for you!

I'm noticing an abundance of what I assume are California strawberries in the stores. Yay....something different and a sure sign of spring. I did buy a container, cut and washed them and ate the entire pint! No guilt - not to mention delicous! I'm going to really make a weekend out of gathering a few new recipes to try. I mean I love old favorites...what would we do without them? But I'm game for something new as well. So much abundance out there waiting to be experienced. That goes for food too! Have a wonderful Friday! :o)