COME WITH ME TO GET A BREAST THERMOGRAM!

Hello dear ones!

Well, I finally went to get my breast thermogram at Silk Thermal Imaging here in San Diego. I was very fortunate to meet Catherine Johnson, who runs STI, about 8 years ago. I've since had the privilege of hearing her speak on the subject of women's health and breast cancer many, many times. By the time I was in my mid-30s, I'd made up my mind that, when the time came, I'd get my breast cancer prevention screening via thermogram, not mammogram. 

Thermographic technology has been around since the 1970s, but I am still surprised how many women have never heard of it. Here's a great video by Dr. Mercola, explaining the benefits of breast screening by thermography:

I thought I'd take you along with me to my screening, to meet Catherine and to see how easy it is to get a thermogram. Catherine was such a sport about appearing on camera!

STAY TUNED for my "results" video! I promise to let you know what they say. 

Whichever preventive health screening technology you choose to employ, please don't neglect your health this holiday season! Don't put off addressing those nagging symptoms because the best gift you can give to the people you love is a HEALTHY YOU.

For more information about thermography, please visit: http://silkthermalimaging.net/

Wishing you GOOD HEALTH with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Video REVIEW: Women's Wellness Conference 2015

Many of you have asked about my impression of the Women's Wellness Conference I attended last month. It was such a terrific, inspiring experience. I learned so much and I only attended ONE DAY of this annual three day conference. Here's my video review:

Right now you can get unlimited viewing of ALL the talks for only $47! Click HERE to learn more. Here's just a taste of what I saw:

Don't miss out on next year's conference or the Longevity Now conference, coming in April of next year. If you are in or near Southern California, GO. If not, look for opportunities to stream this valuable information on their website (linked above).

I really believe that no one is going to be a better advocate for your health than YOU. We owe it to ourselves to take advantage of all the information available so we can make educated choices that are uniquely relevant to each of us.

I can't wait for a chance to attend the next conference that this impressive team puts together. 

By the way-the thyroid doctor is Alan Christiansen. His book is The Adrenal Reset Diet (not an affiliate link).

Wishing you love and health with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: I was granted a press pass to attend this event for review purposes. The above is my honest opinion. No, really!

Video: NATURAL MAKEUP FINDS

You are so naturally beautifullllll....to meeeeeee....

In my last post, I shared my results of the Hormone Reset Diet. The last phase of the "diet" is to eliminate as many toxins as possible from your home and personal products. That wasn't a huge change for me, but I did give my makeup drawer a mini-makeover. I actually found some great products that were free from harmful, endocrine disrupting chemicals! Watch the video to see some of my favorites.

What's your favorite natural beauty product?

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Hyland's 4 Kids Bumps ʼn Bruises with Arnica Ointment Stick

Hello all!

Recently, the folks at Hyland's 4 Kids sent along one of their newest products for me and my family to try: Hyland's 4 Kids Bumps ʼn Bruises with Arnica Ointment Stick. 

I've always kept arnica gel in my medicine cabinet for when my kids, and their parents, get painful "ouchies". I've even found it to be effective in relieving swelling. My kids say it helps the pain go away very quickly. The only problem is that arnica gel can be a little messy and difficult to apply to squirmy kids. So when I saw the way Hyland's 4 Kids had re-invented this amazing product, I was very interested to see how it would work for my family. To learn more about the Arnica Ointment Stick, visit the Hyland's 4 Kids site HERE.

The result? Both my kids LOVED this natural product. It was easy to apply and fast-acting. My daughter even threw one in her backpack when for a recent camping trip. She said it really came in handy and all her friends kept asking to use it.

As many of you already know, I've been a fan of Hyland's 4 Kids products for years. My parents always had Hyland's 4 Kids in the house,too. I also love that these sticks, which I'm using on my kids' delicate skin, is free of paba, phthalates, dyes, petrolatum in comes in a push up paper tube that is completely free of plastic.

Look for the Hyland's 4 Kids Bumps 'n Bruises Arnica Ointment Stick exclusively at Target (Made to Matter collection) in the First Aid Aisle. Click HERE to get a coupon for $1 off Hyland's 4 Kids Bumps n Bruises with Arnica. Only at Target, expires 10/31/15.

Nobody likes bumps, bruises or ouchies, but when you get them, you'll be glad to have one of these on hand!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland's 4 Kids. The uses for these products are based on traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

PERISCOPE: #Inspiriscope Let's All Talk About Weight Loss Plateaus!

THANKS FOR THE GRAPHIC, Emily! 

This is a video of my most recent episode of the #Inspiriscope series that Christine A. (@Dubyawife) and I do on PERISCOPE!

In other news: Periscope has FINALLY upgraded their app for Android users. The quality is SO much better! I can't wait to share more #Inspiriscopes with you.

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

It's my Birthday! And I found AMAZING skincare stuff at Ross!

Yes, I have secret giveaways on my Youtube channel!

Subscribe HERE.

THANK YOU ALL for making this such a special birthday.

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

NOTE: I paid for the products mentioned in this video with my own money. I just wanted to let you know about them because they are THAT GOOD.

Review: Beets Blue Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor

I was recently sent this GREAT heart rate monitor to review-check out my video review below:

Buy the Beets Blu heart rate monitor on Amazon for only $39.93 (Prime Available) HERE.

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: I was given this product for review puroses. The above is my honest opinion.

Athleta Review & How to Find Your Fitbit! #AthletaUTC

Hello all! 

How has your weekend been? My last couple of weeks have been quite busy. I was so happy, then, when my Fitbloggin friend Melissa invited me to a special blogger event at Athleta at UTC here in San Diego. My friend Andrea and I showed up for coffee, pastries, fruit and a VERY challenging Yoga class!

In other news-I FOUND MY FITBIT! Click the video to hear all about it.

I'm serious, that yoga class was awesome but later that afternoon I fell asleep for about 2 hours!

How was your weekend? Get any fitness in? Or shopping?

If you are reading this anywhere but on www.nachomamasblog.com, then this content has been stolen. Please do not support thieving cochinos and click away!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: I was invited to attend this event by Athleta UTC, the above represents my honest opinion.

VIDEO: Reading Labels, Skin Deep app & e.l.f. Review

Hello!

My last big goal for 2015 is to READ ALL THE LABELS.

Here's the video showing Kia's easy household cleanser recipe:

Here's Susannah Constantine talking about Rosehip Oil-I've tried so many night creams and even very expensive products do not do as much for my skin as simple rosehip oil. Look for it at your favorite natural foods store.

Learn more about the Skin Deep app HERE.

Get Jillian Michaels' Slim for Life HERE.

Do YOU read labels? Did what you read influence you to change the products you use? 

If you are reading this anywhere but NachoMamasBlog.com, then you are reading stolen content. This post and everything posted by me is strictly my own opinion and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Weight Watchers in any way.

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

BOXING DAY ROAD TRIP and Mitsubishi Mirage review #DriveMitsubishi

Hello there!

How are your holidays going? Do you have plans for NYE? I can't believe it, but we actually have no plans for the 31st for the first time in over 20 years!

As you may have heard me mention before, an unexpected surprise of the holiday season is that we were given an opportunity to review the Mistubishi Mirage during Christmas week. We thought it would be a perfect way to take our kids up to the mountains to see snow...but it's way to warm to snow up there, at least for now. 

My husband found us a great deal on a room at the Casa Del Zorro resort in Borrego Springs, right in the middle of Borrego Springs State Park. That's in the particularly beautiful stretch of desert. Here's a video recap!

All in all it was a great, impromptu trip. We'll definitely be going back, though perhaps we'll have to spend a bit more on gas than we did this time!

Did you do any traveling this holiday season?

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: I was loaned the Mistubishi Mirage for review purposes, but not paid to share a review. The above is my honest opinion, honest!

Vlogmas Gift Guide: SPINGYM and 3-WAY PONCHO (that is!)

Who wants a 3-Way for Christmas?

Can you tell how much I love to buy stuff off the TV?

Especially if a favorite Youtuber has done a review!

Here are two more great items that I'm sure someone on YOUR list would love this holiday season!

#3 The SPIN GYM! $24.95 at HSN.com

Here's Laurie's review of the Spin Gym that sold me on the product. She looks TOTALLY different now. I love her channel! And I love a Massachusetts accent almost as much as I love a Southern one.

#4 Suzanne Somers' 3-WAY PONCHO (that is!) $19.95 at selected retailers or at 3wayponcho.com 

The Southern California sun was giving me fits today, I tell ya!

If it weren't so close to Christmas I would have waited until I could get a better video made but I would hate for the special someone in YOUR life to miss out on a 3-WAY (Poncho, that is! I never get tired of that joke.)

In case you missed the original commercial:

And here is Patti (@Rxtsrmom) in her entertaining review of this amazing product-SOLD! Seriously I could listen to her say "Poncho" all day long!

Hope you are finding these gift ideas helpful. What cool stuff have YOU bought off the TV lately? Please share!

Happy Vlogmas!

Wishing you love with extra cheese,

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: I was not compensated for these reviews in any way. I bought these items with my own cash and just wanted to share my opinions about them with you. :)

WEIGHT WATCHERS: Pumpkin Spice Latte Swaps & YOUTUBE GIVEAWAY!

Today on the ol' Youtube, I share my favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte Swaps (7 pointsplus? No thanks, Starbucks!) AND my Youtube GIVEAWAY.

That's right, YOU can win a few of my favorite things! (This is not a sponsored giveaway, I bought all the prize items with my own cash.)

To enter: you MUST subscribe to my Youtube channel and leave a comment ON YOUTUBE, ON THIS VIDEO. Winner will be chosen at random on November 14. Continental US shipping addresses, only (sorry!).

Wishing you love with extra cheese,

Nacho Mama

VIDEO Viewer Question: Simply Filling Cereals? Plus HALLOWEEN FOOD FINDS!

Hello all!

Is it fall where you are? Mother Nature is being a serious diva out here in California. Nevertheless, I am forging ahead, preparing for Halloween (though not quite dragging out the fall clothes yet). 

Today on Youtube, I'm answering a VIEWER QUESTION: Are there Simply Filling COLD CEREALS? (Submit YOUR questions to shesnachomama@yahoo.com or in the comments)

Plus-a couple of awesome Halloween Food Finds from Target!

THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING TO MY CHANNEL!

I'm almost at 500 subscribers, what? When I get there, I'll have an awesome Youtube-only giveaway so please subscribe if you haven't already!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure:This content is not affiliated in any way with Weight Watchers or any other company and solely expresses my personal opinion.

#OOTD Forcing Fall

Hello fabulous ones!

The calendar says it's finally fall, but the thermostat here in Southern California says the calendar has another think comin'!

Fall is my FAVORITE time of year, so I've decided to forge ahead, even though I'm still running the AC. 

It all starts with the fashion...here's an #OOTD that pretty much exemplifies my fall fashion:

I LOVE tunics in fall! Mostly because I love dresses (except sweater dresses, which I always find get too lumpy and hot by the day's end) and most tunics fit me like a dress, since I'm just under 5'2". See where this tunic hits the model vs where it hits me?

It pretty much never gets cold enough here to require boots. I love them and usually buy a pair but I decided to skip it last fall and never noticed the difference. So today it's leggings with patent ballet flats. 

Olivia patent ballet flats by Vionic

I was drawn to this tunic (by Susan Graver, you know how I love my QVC!) not only for the comfort factor but because the print reminds me of the work of Vera Neumann, one of my favorite designers. My mom wore a lot of Vera when I was a kid and I guess it made an impression. I also like that a fall tunic looks great on women of every size and shape. 

Vera Neumann print (source)

The bag is Betsey Johnson (yes, from DWTS) aka my FAVORITE FASHION DESIGNER OF ALL TIME. OF ALL TIME!

I have my eye on you, Betsey bag. You're next!

While I love fashion, I hate hunting for clothes at the mall, so I always order things online. I have more great tunics and looks coming in the mail, so stay tuned!

Tunic: Susan Graver for QVC, $21.98 (also available in petite, though I'm wearing "regular" length)

Leggings: Bally shapewear legging, I got these in a swag bag at a blogger lunch hosted by the beautiful Monique of Curves and Chaos four years ago and they're still going strong. I think they were from Macy's?

Bag: Betsey Johnson, find similar on 6pm.com

Shoes: patent ballet flats by Vionic for Orthaheel (I can only wear orthapaedic shoes these days and I adore Vionic) $62.99 on 6pm.com

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

Disclosure: This is an unsolicited review, all products were purchased by me with my own, hard-earned cash. Except for the leggings. Thanks, Monique!

TWO Podcasts for you this weekend!

Hello, you!

I'm heading off to spend a few days camping with my sweet husband and silly, adorable kids but I wanted to post not one, but TWO podcasts for you! Maybe you'll take them with you on your walk or on your commute-who knows?

The first is the latest NACHO MAMA'S PODCAST, in which I share my fave Youtube channel finds of late. Enjoy!

Online Health Radio at Blog Talk Radio with NachoMamasPodcast on BlogTalkRadio

Next up, Episode 3 of BOOK VS MOVIE, where Margo and I tackle Breakfast at Tiffany's! Think you love this movie, listen in on our conversation and we're pretty sure you'll love it even more...except for that one thing.

Find Additional Film Podcasts with Book VS Movie on BlogTalkRadio

HAPPY WEEKEND! Now, where's my s'mores skewer?

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

VIDEO: Food Find plus a NEW PODCAST!!!

That's right, Margo D. of Brooklyn Fit Chick and I had so much fun on Nacho Mama's Podcast that we decided to start a NEW podcast, "Book VS Movie"!

Plus I give Yoplait Light Greek Yogurt another chance.

FOLLOW BOOK VS MOVIE on Facebook!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-

Nacho Mama

WEIGHT WATCHERS FAQ #4: Frozen GF treat! ARCTIC ZERO Review

Some of you have been asking how I'm managing to stay on plan when I can't enjoy Vitatops or even some Froyo because I'm now Gluten Intolerant. This is a GREAT product I got to try at Natural Products Expo West last month, ARCTIC ZERO!

Why do I love it? Well, it's yummy and only 3 Pointsplus per PINT.

Yes, you read that right! Per PINT!

A HUGE Thank You to Alexandra and Kymberly, the "Fun and Fit Twins" for introducing me to Arctic Zero. If you're not following their fabulous blog yet, I won't tell anyone if you start NOW: http://funandfit.org/

I'm so glad you guys are liking this video series.

THANK YOU for your LIKES and SUBSCRIPTIONS!
No really, THANK YOU.

Follow Arctic Zero Online at: www.ArcticZero.com

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

DISCLOSURE: I was given these products for review but have not been otherwise compensated, the above is my honest opinion.
This content is not affiliated in any way with Weight Watchers or any other company and solely expresses my personal opinion.

VIDEO: Weight Watchers FAQ: Breakfast FOOD FINDS!

Hi folks!


Thanks so much for sending in your questions, I am having so much fun doing these videos for you. There are a lot of things that are easier to "show" you than to describe in writing or on the podcast, so I hope this series helps fill in some of those gaps.




Looking for those gluten-free pancakes? Click HERE!


Have a question of your own? Please feel free to post it here on the blog or shoot me an email at shesnachomama@gmail.com


You can subscribe to my channel (which I would LOVE) HERE




Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama


Disclosure: I am a Weight Watchers lifetime member and leader, but NOTHING in this post or anywhere on this blog is affiliated with Weight Watchers or any other company in any way. The above is my opinion, shared for entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional consultation when making any change to your lifestyle.

VIDEO REVIEW: "RED" playing now at San Diego REP

Hi everyone!
Here's a video review of a GREAT play I got to see yesterday.






Intrigued? Here's a preview:


For more info or to buy tickets, visit www.SDREP.org


SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL THEATERS!


Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama


Disclosure: I was given tickets to this events for review purposes. The above is my honest opinion. Honest!

POWER CHONIES!! Dear Kates Underwear REVIEW

Hello fabulous ones!

Wear these fancy underthings to spin class? YES!

Today we're gonna talk about something that we don't normally talk about here on Nacho Mama's Blog. Today we're talking chonies (for those of you who are not of the Spanglish persuasion-that means "underpants").