Monday, September 1, 2008

Earth Lovers Yoga Mat and J-41™ Mary Jane Wedge by GAIAM



*Earth Lovers Yoga Mat
If you're in the market for a new yoga mat that provides comfort and plenty of cushion and grip for your workouts, the Earth Lovers Yoga Mat by Gaiam fits the part.

I'm glad to have finally replaced my old, uncomfortable yoga mat with this one from Gaiam- my favorite brand of trendy and quality workout gear and accessories.

The bark-like texture on this yoga mat definitely makes it more grippy and less slippy. No more feelings of discomfort while doing my high intensity Pilates or yoga moves. With this durable and environmentally-friendly yoga mat by Gaiam, I'm getting the most out of my workouts. The thickness is perfect for the right amount of support I need and the rich brown color is very classy. I highly recommend the Earth Lovers Yoga Mat to all you yogis out there! (Now on sale for $60 at Gaiam.com)



*J-41™ Mary Jane Wedge

I love Mary Janes! In fact, I currently have about four pairs of Mary Janes- flat, medium-heeled, pointy-heeled, wedge-heeled- I swear I can wear my Mary Janes anywhere, anytime! I just think that they don't only look cool and comfortable- they're also the kind of shoes that will never go out of style. No matter the season or fashion, Mary Janes are always around.

Well, here's my latest Mary Jane shoe find: the J-41™ Mary Jane Wedge from Gaiam. These shoes are so hip and casual!

Made with leather upper with Velcro® strap, the athletic insole of this Mary Jane Wedge has Jeep® memory foam for the comfort you crave for. Comes in two fashionable colors: black and brown. Since I already have a lot of black-colored shoes, I thought I'd like to have the brown one in time for Fall.

I made a great choice! I love wearing my new J-41™ Mary Jane Wedge to go with my casual outfits (which are mostly jeans and girly tops!).

Want to be hip, active, and fun? Go for the cool and casual look of the J-41™ Mary Jane Wedge! ($90 at Gaiam.com)

*Win the Earth Lovers Yoga Mat, valued @ $60 from GAIAM! Leave a comment on this post telling us why you love yoga by Friday, September 12th, 2008, 12MN, CST to be entered to win. One winner will be picked using Random.org. Goodluck!


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49 comments:

amiable amy said...

nice jo....just came by...gonna check your site more often...

Petula said...

That mat is cool... but I absolutely love the shoes! I need some new casual shoes too.

Naomi said...

I have never owned my own yoga mat, how sad is that? This one is really great looking. The shoes are super cute, too.

I am Boymom said...

I just started learning yoga and pilates! I love yoga, I tend to be overly anxious about life and the stress is wreaking havoc on my mind and body. Yoga is helping me learn to relax and breathe and think first instead of overreacting.

Lydia said...

This mat looks awesome! My son and Ilove doing yoga together (He's better than me!)

Wehaf said...

The mat looks great - not cheap and plasticky at all. I have just started yoga to increase my flexibility and help me destress.

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Beeb said...

I love yoga because it helps relieve stress, increases flexibility, feels good, and is a good warmup if you're about to work out. And really, yoga can be a workout in and of itself! Thank you for offering this giveaway. My email is fwuffles AT jaided.com :)

Aura said...

I have 7 month old twins. Yoga is a great way to relax and work out a bit. I could also use the mat for my daughters physical therapy sessions
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Killlashandra said...

I love yoga because it makes me feel energetic and positive about taking one day at a time. I also like the way it stretches my muscles in good ways after sitting in chair all day. :)

barbarabaker said...

I love yoga because it not only is the most impressive work out you can get...it is also very good at relieving stress, stretching the body and relaxing the mind.

Mary said...

Frankly, I don't practice Yoga, but I'd love t. Maybe this mat will get me started?

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The Fitness Diva said...

I'm not a cool, hip Mommy, but I sure do appreciate a good yoga mat! ;)
I'd love to get one of those. That one is fantastic!

JeniBeans said...

You use a MAT? hahahaha

No seriously. I'm not hip either, but I'm a mama. A mama of FIVE to be exact. And honestly... yoga is my ME time. Know what I mean? Still working on the "tune everything out" part, but the flowing stretch and uhhhhh..... all the rest of it, I LOVE!

VERY COOL MAT! I actually have one but it's slippery. Kinda defeats the purpose, eh? Be a very cool thing to win, though. I love Gaiam! They have some awesome stuff there. The "thoughtful bag" is my favorite. =)

Jay said...

I started yoga when I found out I was pregnant with my little guy, because my friend used it throughout her pregnancy and loved it...guess what? I loved it too. It's super cheap (I've never invested in a proper mat, lol), and I can do it whenever the little man decides to drift off - everything I'm looking for!!
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mooselovingmamabear aka: Gail, Mom and other things said...

Yoga is one of those "things" that even us 50 something peeps can do...it's even sweeter w/ a super kewl mat...LOL

The shoes totally rock...BTW ;-)

jenn said...

I borrowed my sister's yoga for dummies dvd, and maybe a mat like this would encourage me to actually try out the dvd!

SJ said...

I am just beginning yoga and don't have my own mat. I would love to try this one:)

blueviolet said...

These are so wonderful. My daughter has been begging me to join her in yoga. doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth

Nancy Sabina said...

I love me some yoga because it is calming and groovy and works up a sweat at the same time. Gotta love that. Good for head and body.

Faith Hope Love Mama said...

I would love to own this. Thanks for sharing. :)

Tammy said...

I've never tried yoga, but I think it's something that Aurora would really enjoy. Awesome shoes!

Nessa said...

I'm just starting yoga and haven't gotten a mat yet. So maybe the contest gods will smile on me and let me win this one lol. So far what i'm liking about yoga is that it's helping me deal with the pain in my shoulder and making me less dependent on pain medication. Something i'm feeling REALLY good about. I went 5 whole days before I had to take something for my shoulder where before it was a daily need. I can't wait til I can do more of the moves.

Natalie said...

I've started doing yoga some nights because it helps to de-stress me after a long day with the kids. :) That's why I like it.

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The Beadles said...

OH!OH!OH!OH!OH!OH!OH! PICK ME!!!!! I need one of those. How gross is it to use the same one that everyone else uses at the gym!!! yuck.

janetfaye said...

I love Yoga because it keeps me stress free and sane!

Thank you!

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Lucky Girl said...

I've just found out that I NEED to start doing yoga--so I really NEED that nifty mat!

ikkinlala said...

I love yoga because it doesn't take a lot of space for an indoor exercise.

MommyMoments said...

I absolutely love yoga. It has been my saving grace for the last 7 months. I started taking it, and found that it was so calming and soothing, as well as an awesome workout! It's helped me stay more calm with my girls, and it's helped me lose weight!!! What could be better than that!?!?!

Thanks for the chance to win!
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Stacy said...

I would love to win this instead of using the stinky gym ones.

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Kathleen said...

I love how relaxed you feel after yoga, and that you can do it pretty much anywhere, like when you're on vacation.

Those shoes are adorable! I am a big fan of any Mary Janes...and am also a fan of Gaiam too.

kamewh said...

I love yoga because it is relaxing!

Pink & Green Mama said...

My yoga mat is a beach towel, how sad is that. This one is gorgeous -- my kids would probably steal it to make a boat or fort out of it! Thanks for the heads up! I love your site.

K said...

Yoga and pilates are a great way to relax and peel away all of the day's stress before bed. What a great mat - thanks for the contest!

Kelli
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glenn said...

I'm addicated to yoga! But not to my mat. It's thin and pathetic. I need a new one.

Gardening Mommy said...

Well, I'll be honest, I don't do yoga, but I do pilates and would love to have a mat for my hardwood floors! Thanks for the chance to win!

dddiva said...

Nice mat, having a quality one makes so much difference- thanks for the chance to win one.

mamamymy said...

wow the brown is so great, i really need another mat...mine is worn out...i love yoga because it aligns my core and is very relaxing...oh and its the only "me" time I really get!!!

gmistudio said...

this mat looks so cool, i need one, i am going to star Yoga next week ... but i dont have a mat ...

Mrs. J said...

I'm just starting yoga and pilates too. I like it coz it's not as vigorous as regular exercise is. I find it more relaxing.I was a ballet dancer and after 5 yrs of stopping, I have gained weight so I need a new mat so I can do my exercise better hehehe.

Anastasia said...

I also have albinism :) When people ask me what I can see, I try to give them examples that they might understand. For instance, I cannot see well enough to drive a car. I can't read street signs and road signs from the car. I have to use a magnifying glass and glasses to read books. I don't know if that helps them understand or not, but they always nod and say "Oh, yeah?" hehe :)

Nina said...

I just started yoga. Very cool mat!!

GotGRITS said...

It makes me feel revived and energized--plus it's Mommy time

- Marybeth I. said...

I hate running or anything that leaves me breathless or dripping in sweat. Yoga gives you a full body workout and a great stress reliver

2beGviM40snbxgQLf3Wsw7EXG_Yt said...

I looooove Yoga!! I have done it for a while, and it is by far, the best form of relaxation and exercise I've found!

Thanks for hosting!

rjmoni26 said...

i apologize, I'm still learning this open id thing.. that last one was mine...

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ihchicky said...

I love yoga because it is a great way to relax and build core body strength. Thanks!

sunnymum said...

I've just started with some simple yoga poses and it really helps me focus and stretch. I like it a lot more than high-impact excercise.

Jocelyn said...

This contest is now closed.

Congrats to Faith Hope Love Mama for winning this fabulous contest! :)

Faith Hope Love Mama said...
I would love to own this. Thanks for sharing. :)

Thank you everyone for entering to win this contest. Stay tuned in for more! :)

louann said...

Those MJ's are the cutest!