My New Glasses!

This week I was lucky enough to be sent a pair of free glasses from 1800specs.com, and they far exceeded my expectations.


When I was contacted about this sponsorship gig, I was little apprehensive at first.  All the glasses I have ever bought in my lifetime have been from an eye glass store, where I spent hours choosing the right frames and then having said frames fit to my face.


I went way out of my comfort zone by picking glasses before I tried them on (but they have a great shipping/return policy), but I hit the nail on the head. 


I also went way out of my comfort zone in the style I picked.  These glasses are a bit funky for my taste, but I really like them.  What do you think?

I haven't had them very long, but so far the cuteness has made me wear my glasses more, which is great.  I am supposed to wear them while reading and working on the computer, but I am a lazy, lazy woman about some things.


The whole ordering process was very simple.  I called my eye doctor and got my prescription and entered it into their online ordering form.  I had no idea that you could do this and that there were other options for buying glasses!!


I suggest doing what I did.  Pick your glasses first, then open the order page and then get on the phone with your eye office.  I was able to ask person on the phone for details so I could simply fill in the blanks.


And the best part, is that these glasses are CHEAP.  Way cheaper than something you would find in a brick and mortar retail location.  1800specs.com does not have the exact selection that my eye office does, it has less designer brands, but I am thrilled with my Nicole Miller glasses I got from 1800specs.com.


So huge thanks to 1800specs.com for my new glasses!

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Guest Post from Primrose Schools: Embrace Physical Activity with Your Children!

We all know children need to eat a variety of healthy foods and get regular exercise – at least 60 minutes every day – for optimal growth and development. But did you know the number of overweight and obese American children and adolescents has tripled since 1980?

Most parents want the best for their children, but obviously some of us are failing to give them the healthiest possible start. Consider the following statistics:

· Today, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese. (Source: American Heart Association)
· Approximately 13 million U.S. children and adolescents are obese, with a body mass index at or above the 95th percentile. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association)

Acquiring basic physical skills such as catching and throwing, jumping, running and balance can positively impact both the mental and physical development of children.

The children of parents who embrace healthy diets and exercise are more likely to be healthy themselves. Sadly, our common modern model of two parents working full time can make following a regular fitness regimen appear to be out of reach. Luckily, it’s not as difficult as it may seem. Read on for some helpful tips to increase your family’s physical activity.

Tips for Getting Your Family Active:

Seek out safe, family-friendly indoor and outdoor play spaces in your home or neighborhood.

Stock up on safe and age-appropriate toys and exercise equipment, such as:

· Soft baseball bats and balls; sponge basketballs and hoops; soccer balls and goals; bikes or tricycles with matching pads and helmets; skipping ropes; bubble solution; paddling pools and lawn sprinklers for outdoor play.

Make fitness a family affair. Turn off the television and go outside before dinner or play music and dance while preparing the meal.

· Set a regular dinner time and take a daily walk after you eat; trade Friday “pizza night” for “softball night”; stroll around your local farmer’s market and enlist the children’s opinions in choosing fresh, seasonal and local produce; take advantage of longer summer evenings for family adventures outdoors.
· Use specific language to praise your children’s attempts and successes. Don’t be afraid to mix it up. If your child genuinely dislikes a certain activity, look for one he or she really enjoys. Taking outings to minor league sporting events can be an inexpensive way to foster a child’s love of regular exercise.

Incorporating exercise into your life doesn’t have to mean adding one more item to an already overstretched to-do list. It takes around 21 days to form a new habit, and people who exercise regularly report feeling more energized than people who do not. Make the time to play with your children and reap the rewards of a healthy and more fulfilling family life.

Submitted by Sarah Morris, on behalf of Primrose preschools- where people have a passion for educating children.

By Best Kids Health Blog