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We Made It

Wow, last night ended up being a trek! Our flight sat on the runway for an hour and therefore arrived in Bangor 45 mins late.

At midnight, the last thing we wanted to hear was that all National rental car had left was a Lincoln Town Car. Oh well, we made it in one piece and found a lovely room waiting for us.

Like Tina, I love hotel rooms, especially ones with character!

I could get used to this!
Our views are amazing!


Now we are off to enjoy the breakfast portion of this lovely bed and breakfast.


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The Healthy Gals Smart Skin Care Giveaway

As some of you all may know, I have the opportunity to work for one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. Furthermore, I happen to work on the beauty side of this company which means that my obsession with beauty and grooming products has only increased since I started.

I love trying the newest items during events like the CEW Awards or during a regular visit to Sephora. In fact, earlier this year, I asked you all what YOUR favorite beauty products were and received some great ideas and feedback! 

Over the years, I’ve had a hard time developing a skin routine that will meet my needs now and in the future. It’s all about protecting and nourishing what you have and ensuring that it will be protected for the future.

Therefore, over the past six months I’ve focused more on protection. The last thing I want decorating my face for my next birthday are age spots and discoloration. In addition, as I enjoy daily summer runs, I know it’s important to wear a moisturizer that includes SPF.

My favorite brand over the past six months has quickly become DDF. I believe that there is a right skin care regimen and brand for each person. DDF answers my needs right now:

-Gentle face wash that leaves my skin feeling clean but not dry

-A light serum that moisturizes and protects for night

-A strong protective moisturizer for day that includes SPF and can block some of the nasty NYC germs from my face

Therefore, I’m giving away a kit that includes all of these! It is a $108 value which includes the following:

DDF Decelerate Professional Anti-Aging Protocol (kit)

DDF Glycolic 5% Exfoliating Wash

DDF Mesojection Healthy Cell Serum (MY FAVORITE PRODUCT!)

DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer with SPF 15

DDF Protective Eye Cream with SPF 15

I’ll be choosing a winner Saturday morning! Here is how to enter:

1) Leave a comment with one thing you’d like to see on Healthy, Happier Bear (recipe, workout, review, etc)

2) Tweet about the giveaway! “Healthy, Happier bear is having a healthy gals smart skin care giveaway featuring DDF products! http://bit.ly/9zffqG”

3) Friend Healthy, Happier Bear on Facebook and leave a comment

Good luck!!

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Brooklyn Half Here I Come

The packet has been picked up, the alarm is set for 4:50, a perfect protein and carb sushi dinner is digesting, and my clothes are all laid out!

I’m nervous and excited. I’ve worked on speed quite a bit lately but the stress of 60 hour work weeks is grueling. My improved eating, vitamins, and water HAVE definitely helped this week. But what if my body is tired tomorrow and I can’t beat last years time? At the end of the day, after brief disappointment, I’ll get over it and be proud of just getting out there and running 13.1 miles.

In fact, I have some unlikely inspiation. My friend Becca decided TODAY to do the half even though she hasn’t run this sort of distance since last years NYC half. She’s got the right idea! It’s all about enjoying the sights, getting some sun, and enjoying great exercise.

I’m hitting the sack with dreams of three goals: smile like Dori all through the race, finish, and have fun!

PS I get to try my CamelBak tomorrow!!

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