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La Esquina NYC and A Giveaway

Good morning! Waking up this morning was quite difficult as last night we had a wonderful date night with Frank and Melissa. They made reservations at one of their favorite restaurants, La Esquina! Bo and I have talked about enjoying one last Mexican meal before we leave as we think finding delicious Mexican will be quite difficult in London and Geneva. La Esquina Brasserie definitely delivered! Even though the restaurant is 8 years old, based on their packed house on a Monday night they are clearly doing something right still.

La Esquina

I couldn’t resist ordering their classic margarita, El Macizo Margarita! It was the perfect mix of salty and sweet due to the orange juice!

La Esquina Margarita

We ordered a number of small plates to share during the course of the night including their street corn, ensalada mixta, ceviche, rice & beans,  and pescada taquitos! We avoided the more expensive main course items which worked perfectly.  We left the restaurant 2 hours later happily full and didn’t break the bank.

La Esquina Dinner

Now, in other fun, as promised with my Instagram followers, I want to share a fun giveaway with you all! I love workout DVD and know that I will start using them even more in Geneva, however when packing this weekend I found that I have a few duplicates! I wanted to share the collection with one lucky reader who will be able to use these and enjoy inside workouts this summer during the hottest of days or this winter during the snowy, icy days!

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One lucky randomly selected  reader will win all 8 DVDs including 4 Physique 57 and 1 Exhale Core Fusion DVD!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! 

To enter, leave a comment on this post about your favorite workout DVD or online workout you have done previously.

For 3 additional optional entries you an do the following!

  • Like A Healthy, Happier Bear on Facebook
  • Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment here stating that you are now following.
  • Tweet about the giveaway making sure you use @healthyhappier in the Tweet and then leave a comment on here letting me know.

A winner will be chosen on Thursday July 11th at noon! Good luck! Also, this giveaway is open only to U.S. residents. 

 

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Giveaway: Cruise Through Summer with Dasani Drops

A few weeks ago, my friends at Greatist asked me for tips on how I stay healthy each day. It’s no surprise, if you know me, that my tip has to do with water!

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Especially when I’m traveling, a bottle of water is always at my side. It keeps me feeling hydrated and refreshed both inside and out! Airline travel can be tough on my body due to the altitude and pressure changes but also the low moisture levels. Did you know that an plane cabin’s humidity levels are around 5-10%? That’s less humidity than a desert! In addition, I realized first hand just how much hydration helps with jet lag these past 2 trips to Geneva. Even though I enjoyed a few glasses of wine on the trip I also ensured that I drank over 120 ounces of water during the 8 hour flight. This meant that I didn’t have to worry about dry eyes, chapped lips, or a headache when I landed!

But, after 120 ounces, sometimes plain water needs a little oomph in order for me to choose another glass over something more flavorful.That’s where Dasani Drops can come to the rescue! These little bottles are zero calorie flavor enhancers that come in easy to bring with you sizes and containers. Drops come in four fun flavors: pink lemonade, pineapple coconut, mixed berry, and strawberry kiwi. While it’s recommended that each bottle make 32 servings, I love that you can add drops to your flavor preference.

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My favorite thus far is the pineapple coconut but that may be because I’m still dreaming of the San Juan beaches!

In order to ensure you have fun while staying hydrated, the folks at Dasani are giving one Healthy, Happier Bear reader the perfect way to cruise through summer – a new bike! The winner can choose from either a beach cruiser style or mountain bike, valued at over $200. In addition to the bike the winner will also receive Dasani water and Dasani Drops coupons so they can stay hydrated this summer!

DASANI Cruiser Bike

DASANI Mountain Bike

If you want more information about this great new product, head over to their on Facebook and Twitter pages.

To enter:

1) Leave a comment letting me know which flavor you most want to try.

2) Tweet about the giveaway: “@healthyhappier is giving away a @Dasanidrops prize package including a new bike to cruise through the summer! http://alturl.com/2w85y”. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know that you tweeted!

The giveaway is open to US residents only and will close Monday, February 25th at 10pm.

“The prizes for this giveaway were furnished by The Coca-Cola Company, and The Coca-Cola Company provided promotional consideration for my participation in this program; however, Have U Heard is fully responsible for this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of The Coca-Cola Company.”

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Thank You: My Favorite Things Giveaway

As the holiday season is now upon us and the New Year is just a few days away, I want to take a moment to thank you all.

This year you guys have motivated and supported me in some incredible ways! Each day I am thankful to share my adventures in finding health and balance in New York City with readers near and far. This year especially, in light of the New York City Marathon and Hurricane Sandy, you all have been incredibly supportive. Therefore, it’s time for me to thank you guys with an end of the year giveaway.

One lucky winner will win a few of my favorite things:

1 pair of Pro Compression socks (Marathon pink is my personal favorite!)

1 Lululemon Scuba Hoodie of your choice (valued at $108)

1 Five Bamboo Item (I highly recommend the Holliday dress or the Fireside Cowl, my 2 favorite items)

How to enter?

1. Leave a comment below letting me know what accomplishment you are most proud of this year.

2. Earn an extra entry by tweeting or posting on Facebook: “I want to win @healthyhappier Favorite Things Giveaway including @procompression @lululemon and @fivebamboo! http://alturl.com/d9d5f.”

You have until Sunday, December 23rd at 11:59PM to enter. The winner will be contacted via email on Monday, December 24th. The giveaway is open to US residents only and if an email response is not received within 1 week, another winner will be chosen.

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