<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263409038656856211</id><updated>2011-08-01T11:46:56.422-07:00</updated><category term='jewelry'/><category term='seo'/><category term='articles'/><category term='summer'/><category term='daily blog'/><category term='news'/><category term='stores'/><category term='weight bench'/><category term='watch'/><category term='shopping'/><category term='webmaster'/><category term='hosting'/><category term='watches'/><category term='stories'/><category term='blogging'/><category term='links'/><category term='optimum nutrition'/><title type='text'>My Daily Life</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>ashleybenchalot</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03555775342807223689</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>8</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263409038656856211.post-706291697906867721</id><published>2010-10-04T12:31:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-04T12:31:06.582-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='optimum nutrition'/><title type='text'>Optimum Nutrition Product Reviews</title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2948614701_7978f11590.jpg"&gt;&lt;img alt="nutrition-1 by AxisGrid" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2948614701_7978f11590.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;                &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="media mediaItem38552 media-right" style="width:307px; float: right;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;First Lady Michelle Obama is reportedly wrestling with at least 100 House Democrats who would rather not pass a re-authorization of the nation's school meals program if it means taking money from food stamp recipients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Senate approved the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which would increase spending on child nutrition programs by $4.5 billion -- including a 6-cent-per-meal boost to the rate the federal government reimburses school lunch -- but said the only way to fund it without adding to the deficit was to remove $2.2 billion from the food stamp (now known as SNAP) program. Re-authorization of the Child Nutrition Act must now be approved by the House before authorization for the legislation currently in place expires.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Senate's funding method is&amp;nbsp;a bit like picking the pocket of one panhandler to put it in the hand of another. Yet the mainstream media has hailed these measly 6 cents as the first increase in the subsidized lunch reimbursement rate in three decades -- a false notion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apparently, no one in the press has actually bothered to read the rules governing the school meals program. If they had, they'd know that the disputed 6 cents are barely more than what the National School Lunch Program receives automatically each year by way of cost of living increases. This year, in fact, the reimbursement rate has already gone up 4 cents -- from $2.68 per lunch to $2.72 -- thanks to an adjustment in the Consumer Price Index.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Granted, school kitchens are broke and have been for a long time. According to the School Nutrition Association, schools that rely on the federal reimbursements&amp;nbsp;to pay their expenses lose 35 cents on average with every lunch they serve, which helps explain why they feed kids sweetener-stuffed snacks instead of real food in order to comply with the USDA's calorie requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The 6 cent increase would be laughable if it weren't so tragic. But more important in this stalled legislation is a provision that would, for the first time, give the USDA authority to regulate all foods sold in schools, possibly meaning an end -- finally -- to so-called "competitive foods," such as sugary drinks and candy in school vending machines and ice cream bars and fruit rollups in the deli line. That would go a long way toward addressing the obesity epidemic that Michelle Obama has pledged to end.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;So I say, Keep your 6 cents. Let the nation's lunch ladies do what they've been doing for years that Congress can't -- live with what they've got. Congress can then continue doing&amp;nbsp;what it does best -- spending money we don't have on wars we don't need. Somehow, the kids will survive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                    &lt;br /&gt;                    &lt;br /&gt;                    &lt;br /&gt;                &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;        		   &lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not like we need another reason to like &lt;strong&gt;Jillian Michaels&lt;/strong&gt;, but this is just another reason to like Jillian Michaels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Biggest Loser&lt;/em&gt; trainer recently teamed up with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to ask her fans to support the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act &amp;#8212; a bill that would help schools serve more fruits, vegetables, and plant-based meal options.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;I’m the tough trainer on &lt;em&gt;The Biggest Loser &lt;/em&gt;and &lt;em&gt;Losing It with Jillian&lt;/em&gt;, and I am passionate about helping people reach a healthy weight,&amp;#8221; says Michaels. &amp;#8220;But I’m writing to you with a request that just might put me out of business. I want you to help fight childhood obesity so that fewer people will need to go through the difficult process of shedding excess pounds. More than a third of America’s children are now overweight or obese.&amp;#8221;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="float: right;margin: 4px;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michaels is asking everyone to contact their member of congress and ask him or her to vote in support of the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act. Luckily, contacting your representative is so super simple with PCRM&amp;#8217;s quick and easy form.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#8217;re excited to see so many stars coming out to support this wonderful bill and have our fingers crossed it gets passed. Because honestly, who doesn&amp;#8217;t want America&amp;#8217;s youth eating healthier food? Exactly!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;				&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.flexyourwallet.com/optimum-nutrition/&lt;br /&gt;"&gt;optimum nutrition&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://optimumnutritionreviews.personalizationblog.com/"&gt;Optimum Nutrition Reviews&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8263409038656856211-706291697906867721?l=weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/feeds/706291697906867721/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/10/optimum-nutrition-product-reviews.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/706291697906867721'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/706291697906867721'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/10/optimum-nutrition-product-reviews.html' title='Optimum Nutrition Product Reviews'/><author><name>ashleybenchalot</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03555775342807223689</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2948614701_7978f11590_t.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263409038656856211.post-6226824376886625076</id><published>2010-09-30T18:54:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-09-30T18:54:22.777-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='weight bench'/><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/3967557643_efa68b4221.jpg"&gt;&lt;img alt="Houston Texas Reliant Stadium 2009  Texans Locker Room Suite Hallways Football Field Statues Trainers Weight Room Scoreboards Signs Bench Flags Roster Practice field bubble Bar Grass Seats P9302672 by mrchriscornwell" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/3967557643_efa68b4221.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;					Tae Bo was my solution to getting fit, and it can be yours too! My success story is a testament to the effectiveness of Tae Bo workouts. Billy Blanks' Bootcamp is an outstanding workout DVD series that will leave you sculpted and toned. You can get into the best shape of your life with Tae Bo workouts, and have a great time doing it. Billy Blanks' Bootcamp series is among the best workouts in the extensive Tae Bo collection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Like many, I discovered Billy Blanks' years ago during late night infomercials--and it's one of the best stumbles in my long history of channel surfing. I have purchased a plethora of infomercial products--Topsy Twirl, Ab Roller, Egg Wave (one of the worst), etc. Like I had been many times before, I was sucked in by the sales pitch, and I went ahead and ordered my first three Tae Bo videos. At this time in my life, I was about forty pounds overweight, and I was desperate to shed the pounds and get fit. Tae Bo was the answer. Billy Blanks' Bootcamp was not the first in Tae Bo collection that I bought, but it has been by far the best and most rigorous and challenging workout I have experienced (Tae Bo and otherwise). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Within five months of beginning my Tae Bo Billy Blanks' Bootcamp DVD workouts, I had dropped the forty pounds that had been weighing me down for the better part of two years. I started out with the "Bootcamp Basic Training" video. The Billy Blanks' Bootcamp series came with flexibility bands, but when I first started the workouts, I wasn't strong enough to complete the 55-minute training video with them on. It probably took about two and a half months before I got through that entire workout with the bands on. It's a tough workout--it is a test of your strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness--but you can follow at your own pace. Just remember not to let yourself get into a comfort zone--always push yourself to work harder, kick high, and flex your muscles more while you do the workouts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you finish a Tae Bo workout, you feel like you have really accomplished something--and you'll be right. I always feel like my muscles are more toned. Billy Blanks' Bootcamp workouts are incredible calorie burners. In my opinion, Tae Bo is as good or better than working out on any piece of gym equipment--and I have never felt as though I got as intense a workout from any other exercise video (and trust me, I have done tons of exercise videos). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I attribute my successful weight loss to a combination of developing healthier eating habits and doing Billy Blanks' Bootcamp Tae Bo workouts. Tae Bo was my sole exercise routine throughout my diet. I generally do Tae Bo about three to five times a week, and throughout my diet, I consistently lost more than a pound every week, never hitting a plateau. The Bootcamp series that I purchased came with "Ultimate Botcamp," "Ab Bootcamp," and a 30-minute "Cardio Bootcamp Live" DVD, which is great when you are short on time and want to burn the most calories possible in a hurry. "Ultimate" is really hard to get through--I still have a hard time getting through this one without needing a few extra-long water breaks to catch my breath. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can't say enough good things about Billy Blanks' Bootcamp videos. I have an exercise bike, treadmill, weight bench, and elliptical machine at home, and they just sit around collecting dust because none of them can provide me with as complete an exercise routine as Tae Bo can. There are so many videos to choose from--in addition to the Bootcamp series. I recommend getting an array of Tae Bo workouts so that you don't get bored. Visit www.billyblanks.com for more information and to see the complete line of Tae Bo videos and products. You've got nothing to lose--except that extra weight and those unsightly love handles! 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Starting as a manager for the Yankees in 1996, Torre went on to manage the team for 12 straight years, bringing them to the playoffs in each year. Also add in four championships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the end of the 2007 season, Joe Girardi took over as the Yankees manager, and Torre went on to manage the Dodgers. Three years later, he has announced that he will be stepping down as manager of the Dodgers in 2011, and will hand over the job to Don Mattingly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are the top five lowest points of Joe Torre's illustrious career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;				&lt;br /&gt;					&lt;br /&gt;						&lt;br /&gt;										&lt;br /&gt;					&lt;p&gt;Joe Torre shockingly announced he will retire from the Los Angeles Dodgers, and hands&amp;nbsp; the reins to successor Don Mattingly today&amp;nbsp; with two weeks left in the regular season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's a move that caught everyone by surprise considering that the Dodgers may want to interview others such as Tim Wallach, but nevertheless Mattingly is the incoming manager while Torre is nothing but a lame duck on the West Coast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This offseason is promising to be quite the boiling one when it comes to managers and vacant team openings. 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width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263409038656856211.post-6872950523550348746</id><published>2010-08-24T22:10:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-24T22:10:38.396-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='watches'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stores'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shopping'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='watch'/><title type='text'>School: Back to school shopping ripoffs?</title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3884246633_0498ac8230.jpg"&gt;&lt;img alt="back to school by FrenchBento" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3884246633_0498ac8230.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Every year, in mid to late summer, mothers and fathers everywhere cringe at the thought of fighting with their children about back to school shopping.&amp;nbsp; That's because back to school shopping can be a nightmare.&amp;nbsp; The stores begin advertising the biggest trends, the kids start fussing over what they will or will not wear, and it can all be very stressful and confusing. Fortunately, if you live in or around Amarillo, you have lots of choices for back to school shopping.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Here are ten great choices for back to school shopping in Amarillo that will keep both you and your kids happy, as well as your wallet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Old Navy&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Westgate Village &lt;br&gt;2710 S Soncy Rd &lt;br&gt;Amarillo, Tx 79124 &lt;br&gt;Phone: 806-359-6565&lt;br&gt;Or visit http://www.oldnavy.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Old Navy is one of the most affordable stores for back to school shopping in Amarillo that you can find without sacrificing style. They are up to date on all the latest trends, but also have styles to suit both boys and girls. If your kids cringe at the thought of going to Wal-Mart for back to school clothes, you can take them to Old Navy where the prices are just as low, but the clothes don't reflect the low price. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Limited Too&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;7701 I-40 West Suite 344 (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, Tx 79121&lt;br&gt;Or visit http://www.limitedtoo.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Limited Too is specifically geared toward young girls.&amp;nbsp; Its prices are reasonable, and you won't find anything trendier for your back to school shopping in Amarillo.&amp;nbsp; You can bet if Limited Too has it, it's what every girl is wearing to go back to school this year. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GapKids&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;7701 I-40 West (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, Tx 79121&lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.gapkids.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The prices at GapKids are a little more expensive, but still reasonable, especially considering GapKids has high quality children's clothing for boys and girls.&amp;nbsp; This store provides the styles most kids want, but without the super-revealing shirts and skirts that are inappropriate for young girls.&amp;nbsp; Gapkids also has school uniforms in several styles, and the boys' section has plenty to choose from as well.&amp;nbsp; Parents can get alot more bang for their buck when back to school shopping in Amarillo at GapKids.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Toys "R" Us/ Kids "R" Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;2403 S Soncy Rd &lt;br&gt;Amarillo Tx, 79121 &lt;br&gt;Tel: (806)355-1135 &lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.toysrus.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may think Toys R Us only deals in toys, and lots of them.&amp;nbsp; However, Toys R Us has a wide selection of great clothing for girls and boys at reasonable prices.&amp;nbsp; They also have a wide range of sizes for kids up to 14 years old.&amp;nbsp; Toys R Us is the perfect place for back to school shopping in Amarillo-if you can keep from being talked into a carload full of toys, too! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dillard's&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;7701 W Interstate 40 (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, TX 79121&lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.dillards.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you and your kids are doing your back to school shopping in Amarillo, stop over at Dillard's.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;They're known for great medium to high end men's and women's clothing and accessories.&amp;nbsp; However, they also have the biggest selection of clothing for boys and girls out of all ten stores in this list.&amp;nbsp; The prices aren't bad, and they have sales quite often. &amp;nbsp;With a wide range of sizes and styles for kids, and great quality clothing and accessories, Dillard's can't be beat for great back to school shopping in Amarillo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JC Penney&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;7701 W I-40 Ste 600 (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, TX 79121&lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.jcpenney.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Trendy, well-made kids clothing is what sets JC Penney apart from many department stores.&amp;nbsp; When you visit JC Penney's kids department for your back to school shopping, the first thing you notice is the range of sizes.&amp;nbsp; They provide the most comprehensive list of sizes of almost any mainstream department store.&amp;nbsp; With sizes ranging from girls' slim to boys' husky, every child can find the right fit, without sacrificing style.&amp;nbsp; For back to school shopping in Amarillo, JC Penney offers the best all around value in children's clothing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gymboree&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;7701 W. I-40, Suite 284 (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, TX 79160 &lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.gymboree.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When back to school shopping in Amarillo, keep in mind that your kids will want to put their own spin on the latest trends. Gymboree lets them do this by providing a wide selection of clothing options that can be layered, or mixed and matched for several different looks out of just a few garments.&amp;nbsp; This is what Gymboree children's clothing is known for.&amp;nbsp; When you do your back to school shopping in Amarillo, Gymboree is the most economical choice. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;American Eagle Outfitters&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;7701 West Interstate 40 (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, TX 79121-0564 &lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.ae.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;American Eagle Outfitters is very trendy and hip.&amp;nbsp; However, keep in mind they are geared toward older&amp;nbsp;kids, and the sizes and styles reflect that.&amp;nbsp; American Eagle is a great store to take your older child to, if they're a bit too old for Gymboree or Children's Place.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; So if you have kids ages 12 and up, American Eagle is the place to go for back to school shopping in Amarillo.&amp;nbsp; They have a huge selection of jeans for both boys and girls, and many staple pieces to choose from. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Children's Place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;7701 West I 40 (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, TX 79121 &lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.childrensplace.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Children's Place store in Amarillo has a great selection at great prices, perfect for your back to school shopping in Amarillo.&amp;nbsp; With everything from school uniforms to everyday looks for the trendy boy or girl, back to school shopping has never been easier.&amp;nbsp; Remember to&amp;nbsp;leave room in your wallet for a trip to Children's Place. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sears&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;7701 I-40 West (Westgate Mall)&lt;br&gt;Amarillo, Tx 79121&lt;br&gt;Or visit: http://www.sears.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When we think of Sears department store, we usually think of washer/dryer sets, tools, and lawnmowers.&amp;nbsp; But did you know that Sears also carries great children's clothing?&amp;nbsp; Their selection of Land's End brand kids wear can't be beat for&amp;nbsp;back to school.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;It's high quality, wears well, and is inexpensive.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Sears also has a wide range of sizes.&amp;nbsp;It's a can't miss for back to school shopping in Amarillo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now that we've gone over the ten best stores for back to school shopping in Amarillo, you can feel empowered to get out there, fight those crowds, and have a great back to school shopping experience with your kids.&amp;nbsp; Make sure you don't put it off until the last minute, as going early can cut down on frustrating crowds.&amp;nbsp; And try not to forget how excited you always&amp;nbsp;were when you went back to school shopping in the summer.&amp;nbsp; Thankfully, now you can get your kids the styles they want, at the prices you want, so everyone comes home satisfied.&amp;nbsp; Happy back to school shopping in Amarillo!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;References:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://oliciouslife.com/rebecca-minkoff-sample-sale/"&gt;rebecca minkoff&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://oliciouslife.com/pandora-charms_pandora_bracelets/"&gt;pandora charms&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://woodworkingplansandprojects.info/"&gt;woodworking plans and projects&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://www.flexyourwallet.com/whey-protein-powder/"&gt;whey protein powder&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://happyfatgirl.com/"&gt;fat acceptance&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://www.flexyourwallet.com/OldFYW/tag/getfreakybig-com/"&gt;getfreakybig.com&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://www.flexyourwallet.com/bodybuilding-supplements/"&gt;bodybuilding supplements&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://www.flexyourwallet.com/prohormones/"&gt;prohormones&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://www.fatacceptance.org/"&gt;fat acceptance&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="http://samsungblurayplayer.info/"&gt;samsung blu ray player&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Buy what you need for the first day of school but don’t buy too much for the rest of the year. 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But since many stores overstock on items, you may actually be able to find some bargains by scanning for sales after the back to school rush is over.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8263409038656856211-6872950523550348746?l=weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/feeds/6872950523550348746/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/08/school-back-to-school-shopping-ripoffs.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/6872950523550348746'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/6872950523550348746'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/08/school-back-to-school-shopping-ripoffs.html' title='School: Back to school shopping ripoffs?'/><author><name>ashleybenchalot</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03555775342807223689</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3884246633_0498ac8230_t.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263409038656856211.post-6040661624877930697</id><published>2010-08-14T13:38:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-14T13:38:33.696-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='seo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hosting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='webmaster'/><title type='text'>Did you know</title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1219/892731670_eca0907294.jpg"&gt;&lt;img alt="The Glory of Sport...That would be Mutton Bust'in by Steven Ford / snowbasinbumps" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1219/892731670_eca0907294.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Nothing beats sitting back drinking a beer and watching the game, especially this time of year when both New York baseball teams are in the playoffs. Just about every bar in town claims to be a sports bar, but only a few truly are. Here is a list of some of the sports bars I have been to that I would recommend.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Scruffy Duffy&amp;rsquo;s located at 753 8th Avenue (Between 46th and 47th Streets). This is where the after work crowd goes to see the game. They have a half a dozen TV&amp;rsquo;s including several flat screens and one projection TV. No matter where you turn, you can see the game. They have plenty of beers to choose from and a pool table. It fills up quickly; so unless you get there early don&amp;rsquo;t expect to get a seat at the bar. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ESPN Zone located at 1472 Broadway right in the heart of Times Square. Well since this place is owned by ESPN, you know you will be able to see just about every game there is. They even have TV&amp;rsquo;s in the bathroom. However this place tends to be on the pricey side and is very touristy. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Riviera Sports Bar and Caf&amp;eacute; located at 225 West 4th Street. This is the only bar in town where Yankee fans are not welcome. This place is known as a Red Sox bar. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Foley&amp;rsquo;s New York located at 18 West 33rd Street right next to the Empire State Building. If you love baseball this is the place to be, the entire bar is decorated with baseball pictures and memorabilia. Players from the Mets and Yankees as well as other teams often frequent this place after the game. They have plenty of TV&amp;rsquo;s and a nice beer selection. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nevada Smith&amp;rsquo;s located at 74 3rd Avenue (Between 11th and 12th Street). This is the place to go if you want to watch European Football or soccer for those of us in the states. The crowds really get into the games with their singing and chanting. The games are shown live so the doors open as early as 7:00 AM. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gin Mill located at 442 Amsterdam Avenue and 81st Street. With over fifteen televisions, there is always a game to watch. This is a great place to go on a Sunday afternoon to watch all the NFL games. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Third and Long located at 523 Third Avenue at 35th Street. A great place to meet after work as the prices are reasonable and there are plenty o TV&amp;rsquo;s to watch the game. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;O&amp;rsquo;Hanlon&amp;rsquo;s Bar located at 349 East 14th Street (Between 1st and 2nd Avenue). This place has a good old-fashioned corner bar atmosphere. You can watch the game, play pool or throw darts. There is a distinct Irish flavor to the place and they pour a great pint of Guinness. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Molly Wee located at 402 8th Avenue. Located just outside of Madison Square Garden, if you are going to the game this is great place to meet beforehand. Many people also come in after the game to celebrate a victory or drown their sorrows. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8263409038656856211-6040661624877930697?l=weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/feeds/6040661624877930697/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/08/did-you-know.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/6040661624877930697'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/6040661624877930697'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/08/did-you-know.html' title='Did you know'/><author><name>ashleybenchalot</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03555775342807223689</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1219/892731670_eca0907294_t.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263409038656856211.post-4215699513419822809</id><published>2010-07-08T21:39:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-08T21:39:14.420-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='summer'/><title type='text'>I Love The Summer Season</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;	Whether you are relaxing on a lawn chair soaking up some sun, emerging your hands in rich gardening soil, or organizing outdoor furniture, a patio is the perfect place to display your favorite selection of flowers. The best flowers to plant around a patio are those that have blooming qualities and thrive during the heat of the summer. Patio flowers should only be planted or potted outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Strategic placement of these flowers in transitional areas that include periods of shade and periods of direct sunlight will help you have a patio floral design that lasts all season long. Adequate watering, mild fertilization, and proper planting techniques are essential ingredients for a successful patio garden. The following list of flowers provides you with some of the best examples of patio plants that can be used to create a beautiful and illustrious patio design.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#1  Dipladenia &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This best pick for a patio design offers red and pink colored blooms that are beautifully displayed in a vine like fashion.  Dipladenia is a great flowering patio plant for a climate that experiences a long Indian summer.  Due to its love for light, it is best kept on a patio area where it receives direct sun exposure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#2  Gardenias&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gardenias are luscious patio plants that have extremelyfragrant flowers. These can be used as landscaping shrubs or as patio accents.  They seem to thrive best when cool evening temperatures set the stage for blooming buds.  These hearty flowering plants tolerate lightly shady outdoor conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#3  Hosta&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This flowering plant is not often considered a blooming variation because the small purple flowers do not appear until late in the season.  However, the intensely variegated foliage and dramatic leaf shape make them a fine contribution to a patio design.  This blooming plant does best in areas where it receives a vital portion of shade.  Hosta tends to grow quickly, so a plant that measures one-foot in diameter usually measures two or three feet by the end of the season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#4  Oleander &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your patio needs a bright burst of color, the oleander could be the perfect fit for your patio design.  The unique foliage is visually stunning, and the intensely bright pink flowers will certainly catch your eye.  Due to the fact that this flowering plant has been reported to be poisonous, make sure that you place it in a patio area that is clear of pets and young children.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#5  Hibiscus &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hibiscus plants have large single and double flowering blossoms that come in a variety of colors including pink, peach, red, yellow, and white.  The intensely variegated foliage provides a soft color contrast with the flowers and other patio accessories. The gorgeous blooms are eye stopping, but each bloom only lasts for approximately one day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#6  Impatients&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Impatients are one of the best flowers to plant around a patio because they survive well in areas that receive some shade.  Potting these flowers allows you to place them on an umbrella covered patio table or under a shaded tree.  Impatients also come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes that include double blooms, oversized blossoms, and miniature versions.  The color range varies from pure white to deep purple and every hue of red and pink in between.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#7  Lantana &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lantana is known for its strong adaptation to areas that receive full sunlight, so it makes for a healthy patio addition.  The best flowers to plant around a patio are often those that can also be pruned and used as a potted plant such as this one.  The fruity fragrance and pretty floral clusters in orange, white, pink, and yellow make it a lovely patio accessory. If you carefully prune the dead blooms from the plant, you will increase the intensity of the blooming season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#8  Geraniums&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Geraniums may not be the most unique patio flowers, but they tend to hold up well in adverse weather conditions.  Their hearty nature and mild drought tolerance allows them to thrive in patio areas where they receive a combination of shade and sunlight.  One of the best qualities of Geraniums is their versatile color range.  The blooms come in shades that include: red, white, light pink, hot pink, fuscia, watermelon, coral, purple and salmon.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#9  Tibouchina &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tibouchina has amazingly beautiful deep purple flowers.  Their dynamic appearance makes them one of the most eye-popping alternatives for a patio design.  Due to the exotic nature of the foliage and the extreme qualities of the blooms, it is important for the Tibouchina to stay well watered.  In addition, patio areas that receive a portion of shade during the hottest parts of the day will allow your Tibouchina to thrive and flourish.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;#10  Jasmine &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jasmine comes in a wide assortment of varieties with the Angel wing being one of the easiest to grow.  Because of its stellar fragrance and pointy flower shape, Jasmine is one of the most attractive additions to a patio design.  The versatility of this flowering plant allows it to be trained on trellises for a lush patio addition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In summary, the best flowers to plant around a patio are those that tolerate both sunny and shady conditions.  Colorful blossoms and attractive foliage also provide beauty and variation for your patio design.  As you relax and celebrate the summer season, allow your patio to be the floral showpiece of your home.&lt;br /&gt;		&lt;br /&gt;		&lt;br /&gt;		&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3114151344_10dae21532.jpg"&gt;&lt;img alt="Winter Song by rachywhoo" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3114151344_10dae21532.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8263409038656856211-4215699513419822809?l=weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/feeds/4215699513419822809/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-love-summer-season.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/4215699513419822809'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8263409038656856211/posts/default/4215699513419822809'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://weightbenches-figurecoach.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-love-summer-season.html' title='I Love The Summer Season'/><author><name>ashleybenchalot</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03555775342807223689</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3114151344_10dae21532_t.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263409038656856211.post-7825167167751739840</id><published>2010-07-04T12:37:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-04T12:37:08.319-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='daily blog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stories'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='articles'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='links'/><title type='text'>Great article I found</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have written numerous articles and published them in article directories. 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