This blog isn't the only thing that has been rather sluggish lately. In an attempt to correct at least one of these things, I'm jumping on the Shredheads bandwagon and tackling Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 DVD during the month of April.

Follow along on my main blog as I reveal embarrassing statistics and give my initial impressions of Level 1 of Ripped.

I'll continue to review Levels 2, 3, and the apparently nearly-impossible Level 4. Will I regain some tummy definition (in a shape other than round) or will I fizzle into a frumpy lump of fatness by the end of the month?

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Disclaimer: I purchased the Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 DVD with my own money and will not receive compensation of any sort for this post; however, the link to the DVD contains my amazon affiliate code, so I get a few cents should you purchase it.

Now that the advertising rules have changed for my main blog, The Karianna Spectrum, I've started posting some brand-specific shout-outs on there. This blog will still be in use from time to time depending on the nature of the announcement or review. But, in case you missed it over on The Spectrum:

- I was excited about the launch of Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo's VT Luxe Collection for QVC. Affordable style is always in fashion!

- My youngest son loved Design Squad Nation's Ingenuity Day, plus he really loves the Super WHY! app (there is also a Super Why PAINT! app out now, too!)

- I learned that one of my college Christian Fellowship leaders has a new venture, The Providence Granola Project. In addition to creating yummy granola, the organization is providing valuable job skills training for refugees.

- With Mother's Day fast approaching, I recommended that readers consider sending a free e-card to their mom (or other mom-like individual) to honor them through Macy's "Thank a Mom" Movement benefiting 5 different charities (you choose which one you wish to support!)

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Disclaimers are posted on the original entries explaining when and what type of compensation was given for some of these promotions.