Summer here in Houston is always a scorcher, so whenever my family travels anywhere, I tend to have a bottle full of water in tow too.  I love how healthy and great tasting filtered water is on a hot summer's day, but what happens when that one bottle you filled up before you left the house runs out?

Most of the time, you must then resort to either purchasing a bottle of water, which is bad for the environment as well as your pocketbook, or go without, which isn't healthy.  Thankfully, CamelBak has solved this problem by allowing you to enjoy freshly filtered water absolutely anywhere with the Groove Reusable Filtered Water Bottle.  I had the opportunity to review this summer essential with my family.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Most people don't think too hard about the quality of toilet paper they use in their bathrooms and my family is a prime example.  We seem to pinch pennies in this department and end up buying John Wayne toilet paper (rough, tough and don't take crap off of nobody) instead of the soft, plush, super absorbent variety.

Recently, Kleenex Cottonelle allowed me to see what I've been missing in the bathroom by sending along their Ultra Thick & Absorbent toilet paper and new Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes to review.  Keep reading to find out more!

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I have to admit that my fitness and exercise New Year's Resolution has officially bit the dust.  I am desperate to incorporate a healthy workout regimen back into my day and have decided to begin walking, biking and running around my neighborhood in order to kick start my metabolism again and snap back into shape.

When I run though, I like to be able to chart my progress in order to stay motivated.  Thankfully, Soleus allowed me to review the Chicked Running Watch in black and gray.  Keep reading to learn all about it!

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It’s not what celebrities know about getting fit for summer, it’s who they know. When Hollywood stars want to get in the best shape of their lives, they callHarley Pasternak, creator of the 5 Factor Diet. This spring, the makers of Centrum® multivitamins are teaming up with Pasternak to bring star-worthy tips to Americans. One lucky person will win a trip to Los Angeles and a training session at the gym with Harley, a renowned fitness and nutrition expert and best-selling author responsible for getting many of Hollywood's most recognized celebrities into the best shape of their lives.

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Now that summer is right around the corner, I'm sure everyone is ready to head to the pool or beach and start having some fun!  But fun in the sun, can most definitely be overdone!  Keep reading to learn more about how to avoid dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion or worse, as well as some summer health tips to keep you safe and feeling good while enjoying this warm weather.

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Since the beginning of 2011, I have tried to turn over a new leaf with regards to my fitness level.  I am doing my best to become more active every day and have even signed up for a new yoga class, which will be starting soon.

Of course, with any form of exercise, mobility and comfort can make the difference between thoroughly enjoying your activity and watching the clock as to when it will end.  Thankfully, I had the opportunity to review two pieces of yoga apparel from Alo Clothing.  Keep reading to learn much more!

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