Athleta Last Minute Shopping?
December 17, 2009 by Karissa
Filed under Info You Want to Know
Don’t forget Athleta for gift giving!
If you order by 11:59pm EST tonight (12/17) you are guaranteed your gift by Christmas! In fact, with Athleta you can order by 3pm on 12.24 and have it delivered in time!
Athleta has done some of the hard work for you too! Need a gift under $50?
Need a gift under $100?
Or really have someone you want to splurge on?
Writing this post was torture! I want those boots (directly above) soooo badly. I am trying to plan my NYE outfit and that is what I want! And i also saw a feathered skirt on the Today Show, and a cute Sequin Pant too! But alas, I really don’t want to get that fancy!
I love Athleta. I could live off their clothes. and shoes. Go shop, have fun.
Acacia and Desiree Rumbaugh Review and Giveaway
I am an online shopper, online window shopper and a major researcher. I even shop Amazon DVD’s before they have hit the shelves. I don’t always buy them, but for some reason that is relaxing for me. Wishfully spending money I do not have!
The other night, about 2 weeks ago, I came across a DVD I just had to have. It is choreographed and performed by a lady by the name of Desiree Rumbaugh. She has several out, but this one spoke to me. Well actually my neck and shoulders spoke to me and said, buy me! But like any blogger, I quickly searched around and found they are sold through an amazing, new found company by the name of Acacia. I contacted them and they sent the DVD to review here and of course are giving me a chance to send THREE to Prissy Green readers. but before we get to that, let me tell you a little more about Acacia and Desiree.
Just had to share these too!
Acacia provides distinctive, nature-oriented products to enhance customer’s enjoyment of their surroundings, and to improve their appearance and well-being. We cater to customers seeking quality products that focus on physical and spiritual well-being, fitness, and natural decor.
They have the most incredible selection of FUN fitness DVD’s. They even carry Hoopnotica! Plus an assortment of belly dancing, Latin Dancing, one aptly named, “Bollywood Booty”, and even Sheva Reva-yoga dance.
Acacia also carries general fitness, pilates, yogo, martial arts DVD’s. So there really is no limitations.
Stretchy, French Terry, Cream Loungewear
And that is not even the tip of the iceberg! Apparel, jewelry and footware. This loungewear outfit must be mine. I can see me lounging, shopping and road tripping in it! Made out of stretchy, french terry and the pants are Capri!
Then countless items in their Personal Care section. Ranging from soaps to waxing strips, and soothing sounds for you to drift off to sleep.
Home and Garden section which has ourdoor decor, tableware, bed linens, furniture and lighting. I am asking for gift certificates for Christmas!
Okay so back to Desiree and her DVD titled, Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders.
If you’ve ever been to one of Desiree Rumbaugh’s workshops or seen glimpses of one on YouTube, your first impression might be that she teaches in an incredibly challenging style. With the ability to demonstrate some of the most difficult postures and–even more amazingly–getting students to experience the same sequences.
Desirée has a well-earned reputation for deepening even the most advanced practices. She does it with a sense of humor balanced with a quest for authenticity. What is most surprising is her ability to tap into a soft heart and vulnerable spaces to access these wonderful poses. Her unique ability to draw out that bright and shining light from within every student, no matter what level of yoga experience, is her gift to the world.
All this comes from a lifetime of experience with the most extremes of emotions and situations, which have increased her compassion and strengthened her purpose of helping others. After more than twenty years of practice, including being one of the first students and certified teachers of Anusaraâs founder John Friend, Desirée continues to live her passion for yoga every day. Desiree has an astoundingly full teaching schedule, traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad–most recently in India and Asia.
**Please do not let some of that scare you if you are just starting out with yoga. The DVD I have is for beginners and beyond. I truthfully think anyone can handle it.
Take a second to view this video, it is only 45 seconds long. And then come back and tell how great she looks for 50! Holy cow!
The DVD that I have is Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders. The neck and shoulders is exactly where I have pain everyday. I have bone spurs in my neck that cause my muscles to cramp. from this DVD I am slowly seeing that pain fade away.
The DVD has a 30 minute tutorial, that in my opinion is priceless. It taught me how to move fluidly, correctly and efficiently. I can say that I have never had a Yoga DVD instruct so beautifully. Following the tutorial, there is a 30 minute Flowing Sequence. Of course the flowing sequence is great, but I think the most beneficial aspect is the instructions. I can know strike a pose (vouge!) whenever I am starting to feel right and cramped, and alleviate that pain before it happens. This is not just stretching. This is aligning your spine, and teaching your body to move more oxygen, training your neck, back and shoulders to be stronger.
I do have THREE of these DVD’s for you special readers! To enter please tell me any item (besides the ones I have mentioned) you would like to own from Acacia!
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Lucy ActiveWear Review and Giveaway
We believe in:
Performance & fashion
Innovation & style
Working out…and loving it.
lucy has a deep desire to serve both our style desires as well as your workout needs. Whether you are hitting a trail or hitting a mat to get your fitness on, lucy designers are emphatically set on making sure you get there in style.  And from my view and now experience they pass with flying colors. beautifully fashioned clothing that moves with you no against you. Actually makes me look better, which gives me even more motivation to workout!
**Okay I suddenly have a new goal. To look like them!**
I contacted lucy about being featured here on Prissy Green and was sent a funky, comfy, ‘live in them the rest of my life’ pair of Capris. The Chi-Capris are so soft, and I am quite positive that I have never had a piece of active wear that I have fallen so hard for. They fit like nothing else! Hug in the right spots and DON’T hug in all the right spots too. I really appreciated that they did not shrink when Craig threw them in the dryer too! May sound funny, but I actually feel quite sexy in these. I don’t wear mine as snug as the gal pictured, but I will if I hit my goal! Maybe even more snug!  I am quite fond of the roll waist, as it seems to make sure everything stays tucked in, and also keeps my mind on pulling my abs in during a workout. Fabrics: 56% Cotton/37% Rayon from bamboo/7% Lycra®
I have the Earthy Brown just as pictured, but Lucy carries a Deep Berry, black and Dark Palm. I am seriously considering snatching the Black ones, because they are so crazy comfy, and I NEVER find pants that fit perfect. Most Yoga pants seem to be too snug around my thighs, and well, they just are too uncomfortable. I was so happy to find these fit so well!
Lucy carries different lines for the different activities we all might be doing to stay active, Running, Yoga, Gym and Explore.
They also have different fabrics geared around working out. They are all quick to dry, stretchy, and fashionable!
*Lucy Tech, which smooth an light weight and quick to dry, and moisture wicking.
*Lucy Flex, resistant, strong and durable perfect for the outdoors. 
*Lucy Power, strong and very supportive stretch, great for yoga and the gym.
*Cool Cotton, natural cotton balance that wicks moisture away, and keeps you cool, great for yoga.
And you really need to check out their Fall Look Book, just released a couple weeks ago.
I am really hooked with this Sexy Hoodie, and well this gorgeous shirt. I am not sure I would want to sweat in it though!
I have one pair of Chi Capris to giveaway to a Prissy Green reader. To enter, please go to lucy and tell me one item (at least) that you would like to own, and where you would wear it! These pants are valued at $58. I would pay more!
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