I came across an ad for a company called “Poosh” and was compelled to click through. At first I was not sure why you would sign up for this, but the more I thought about it, the more it piqued my interest. Poosh is a health & fitness, text-message based service that enables “like minded people to connect and motivate each other directly to through their cell phones.” Poosh was created when its founders were working out in a local gym, wondering why there wasn’t a service for personal trainers or gyms to easily and effectively send text messages to their clients. (Ah hah, so that’s how they make money.)
I am generally self-motivated to work out and even to eat healthy most of the time. I could use a bit of daily motivation to have a more positive attitude (at work) and I also like to learn new things. So I signed up to get a once a day message from one of the public “lifestyle channels”. They also have public channels to motivate you for weight loss, fitness and other interests (for free – except text charges as they apply). Hopefully, I will get some pearls of wisdom to pass along to you! If not, it is easy to opt out!
Poosh offers trainers, health coaches and gyms the ability connect with clients outside of sessions, too! It is a pretty cool idea. What do you think?
It is not to late to remember your Valentine (are you reading this, dear? :)) and even get a deal:
> Check out curated national and local V-day deals in several major metros from Gilt City – hint gents, they still have Exhale spa classes and massages in several cities – including Chicago!
> Need last minute flowers? Try one of these great deals:
– Bloomspot has $25 for $50 at Teleflora
– Use this link from ebates to get 16% cash back and then up to 50% off (and a free vase) at ProFlowers! (You must have an ebates account to get the cash back. It’s free – click here to sign up.)
> In Chicago? Here’s a couple’s win-win. Get 50% off of a one hour couples massage at VALEO at JW Marriott for only $199 with Travelzoo voucher.
> In NYC? Treat your valentine (or yo’ self!) to a day at Chelsea Piers athletic center for only $19 (62% off) with Travelzoo voucher.
> Looking to meet someone new this V-Day? Check out 2 months at chemistry.com for only $20 at Living Social – may be worth it just for the stories!
> In NYC and not into Valentines? Get half off on the “Anti-Valentines Day Party” at 49 Grove in the West Village! $15 with free bellinis and mimosas for the first hour and free cupcakes all night long. Sounds like my kind of party!
So, I started an “Erica Finds” Facebook page and I am off to pretty good start. However, I long to be like Sally Field (you know “they like me, they really like me!”), so I am hosting a “Like” me & Be my Valentine give away.
I got some awesome Tees for Change motivational tees from Fit Frosting. Tees are made of sustainable and organic fabrics (SO SOFT!!). The blend of bamboo and organic cotton creates a luxuriously soft tee. And, for every tee they sell, they plant a tree by making a contribution to Trees For the Future. (I also have 2 pairs of smartwool glove liners – which I love – for the menfolk or if the T sizes don’t work!)
Check them out:
How to enter:
Required: If you have a Facebook account, please “like” my page and leave a comment on this post telling me that you did and please tell me which saying on the shirts inspires you and why. (If you already “liked” my page – thank you – just let me know in the comment!)
Optional for Additional Entries:
1. Share this post on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or whatever social media platform you belong to (make sure to include a link to the post)! Please leave a comment with the link you shared or the link to the tweet!
2. Donate $5 or more to my Cycle for Survival team (an AWESOME fundraiser for Memorial Sloan Kettering to fight rare cancers) – if you have already donated and are interested in the give away – leave a quick comment, please, to let me know. (Folks who gave up to $100 get one entry and one additional entry for every $100 increment up to $500.)
Giveaway Details:
> You have 7 possible entries.
> The shirts are sizes S (live courageously), M (2 – live mindfully, inspire change) and L (laugh often). 2 pairs of gloves are available for 6 prizes in all. (Winners will be drawn in order and given the choice of prizes. If remaining sizes are not good, I will substitute something else fun, I promise!)
> Contest runs through 2/19 and winners will be selected at random based on comment order and announced on 2/21. Good luck!
PS. If you don’t win or want to check out the tees sooner, use coupon code RED2013 at checkout to receive 20% off any Formula One Red or Love shirts. For every red shirt purchased, $1.00 will be donated to the American Heart Association.