Life by Cynthia

I had a wonderful opportunity to attend a meet & greet for bloggers in my area.  I am always so grateful for the chance to get to know other people that enjoy blogging as much as I do. There was such a diverse group of women in attendance.  My only wish is to have had more time to chat with everyone.  Please stay tuned for a more detailed post. For now, please enjoy a few photos taken from the event! I invite you to visit the Life by Cynthia  facebook page for links to blog posts from some of the lovely ladies that were there! If I missed your post from the night please leave a link. I'd love to read about your experience! Beverages compliments of Bon Affair I tried the Pinot Noir Spritzer Melanie sampled the Sauvignon Blanc Tammy & Vanessa Melanie, Liz, Monica, ME, & Carina Tammy, Liz, ME, Vanessa, Lua, & Melanie I met some lady bloggers for wine spritzers, great conversations & spa treatm...

 Shopping Spree?! Oh pick ME please!  Photo: Facebook  Westfield is currently running a facebook contest just in time for Back to School shopping!  Naturally, I'm inviting all of my friend's (YOU) to enter too!  Good luck everyone! Note: For everyone who signs up using my invitation , I will receive another chance to win and so will you once you enter & invite your friends! What is tops on your list for back to school items?

Today is my MIL's birthday! Happy Birthday Mom! I just wanted to share my favorite photos of me & my other Mom celebrating life. Me & My Mother in Law

This post brought to you by Famous Footwear . All opinions are 100% mine. It’s back-to-school time and that means new shoes! Our son is not school aged yet but I have MANY nieces and nephews that are.  My brother & sister (and brother & sister in-laws) are all gearing up for the fall.  That's a lot of little feet!  Not to mention quite a few pretty pennies! I myself am a shoe fan.  In fact, last week I attempted to WIN a $500 shoe shopping spree! That's a lot of shoes!  Well, that was a gamble that I didn't win.  I'm over it.  I can still claim a shoe VICTORY! I can get some of my favorite brands at Famous Footwear!  They have hundreds of brand name shoes & thousands of styles! Recently, I saw a television commercial for Famous Footwear of a little girl & her mother after a day of back to school shopping. It reminded me a bit of one of my nieces & my sis.  Maybe you've seen it?!  It featured a tween girl who...

Photo:  Everlast.com Photo Credit: http://www.fitstudio.com Do you hit like a girl?  Soon I'll be able to "Hit Like a Girl" - sounds fun right?!  I just wanted to let you all know that I didn't win the Rue Lala # Shoelala contest that I blogged about. Oh well. It wasn't meant to be.  On the upside, I did WIN some gear from Everlast & FitStudio ! Woo-hoo!  How did I win?  I participated in a Twitter Chat all about  Fighting for Fitness – Boxing for Beginners .  It was a fun chat with fitness experts, Everlast, and FitStudio. Soon I'll be able to "Hit Like a Girl" - sounds fun right?!  Oh, I said that already! I guess I'm just excited about winning a prize that so happens to be something that will help me to get fit! After losing the baby weight (and then some) I am determined to get into better shape!  I've been able to take off the weight & keep it off for going on over 2 years but I don't feel as FIT as I...