Who loves their FitBit?!  Mee! I got one almost two years ago and it's really help keep me active--or help me realize when I need to get movin' more!

I wear the Flex and I really love it--it tracks steps, sleep and calorie burn! Since I wear mine daily, I thought I would check out some ways to earn cash for using it!  Believe it or not, you CAN!  Here are my three favorites with some pros and cons.  You can join them all!

Keep in mind, this is a simple way to earn some extra money--it's not going to be a huge sum of money.  I like to use my points for household items, toiletries or makeup. 

Walgreens Wellness Program 

Connect your Fitbit (or other tracking device) to your Walgreens Balance Rewards card and earn 20 points per mile tracked!  You also get bonus points for connecting different apps and devices.  I also have My Fitness Pal on there.

PROS
Super easy to set up and a nice bonus if you shop frequently at Walgreens

CONS

Points don't add up very quickly--5000 points = $5

FitStudio

Connected to your ShopYourWay account (for Kmart and Sears).  I use this the most and I LOVE IT!!

PROS
Earn 5000 points ($5) for every 1500 calories burned OR when you walk/run 15 miles.  They add up FAST and I usually have at least $10 per week.  Great for buying items like toilet paper at Kmart. I also use them for socks, shoes, etc.  TIP: Use the Kmart website and order site to store! 

CONS

Points expire SO fast--usually 3 days. That is why I highly suggest site to store shopping online.  You get Ebates points and all you have to do is head to the service desk to get your order!  Also, you must live by a Kmart or Sears store for it to be worth it.

Pact

I've spoken about this before (I did a review for All You Magazine last spring), but I wanted to note that I still use the app a YEAR later and I love it!  Each week you make a fitness Pact and you get PAID if you reach your goals.  If you fail to reach your goals, though, you PAY THEM.

There are three categories: Gym, Food Log and Veggie.  You can do all three or pick and choose. Over the past year, I've made over $150 and only paid twice!

PROS
It truly keeps you on your toes and super motivated. No one wants to pay money!

CONS

You have to remember to use it! I will be in a rush at the gym and forget to log in BEFORE my workout, or I'll forget to snap a photo of my banana or salad when eating. It takes a while to set up a routine for using it.  

Have you tried any of these sites/apps before? Do you have one I didn't mention?  Let me know!

App Alert: Disney Movies Anywhere!

I love that the girls can watch movies on my iPad (I should say movie: Frozen. EVERYDAY), but I really didn't like all of the space they take up!  Little did I know there was an easy solution: Disney Movies Anywhere!

It's a free app that you can store all of your Disney digital movies on.  GENIUS! Another bonus for signing up: you can get 50 Swagbucks if you go through their link.


Also, when you sign up and link your Disney Rewards account, you get a free movie!  We picked The Incredibles because I love that movie.

If you haven't signed up for the Disney Rewards account, do so ASAP! For each movie you buy, you enter the code for points.  The points add up and you can spend them on new Disney movies or other gifts.  They also frequently send out bonus points in an email.  Gotta love freebies!

Right now under their "Zero Points" category there are tons of printables and activity sheets that my girls love.  During a movie night, we like to color.   To save on ink, I print them in grayscale and draft.

Speaking of Disney, what's your favorite movie?

Helpful App Alert: Care4Today Mobile Health Manager

I am awful at remembering to take medications.  When I was taking the birth control pill, I had to set an alarm so I would remember to take it every night (one reason why I chose the Implanon after Gabby).  Vitamins are even worse!  I keep mine next to my toothbrush and I still forget.

There's a new FREE app that will help you with this problem!  Care4Today is available for iPhone and Android.  Don't have a smart phone?  You can sign up on the website and get text alerts!

Care4Today lets you schedule all of your medications, as well as those for your family members (up to 15 people).  You will get alerts when it's time to take your pills, also when it's time to get a refill or new prescription! 

Right now the girls aren't taking any meds, but I would love to have this for vitamins in the future.  You can also schedule things like "Feed Rambo", so the poor dog doesn't go unfed.  (Has anyone else been sitting on the couch at 8pm, with the debate with your spouse: Did we feed the dog?).

Since you can link the information with your whole family, you make sure your loved ones are also taking their prescriptions.  This would be especially helpful while caring for a loved one in another location.

Need more of an incentive to take your medication on time?  When you sign up, you chose a charity which Care4Today will donate to daily when you take your meds on time!  They will donate a minimum of $20,000 to each of these charities:

• American Diabetes Association
• AIDS United
• Save the Children

What are your favorite helpful apps?

MyFitU: Personal Training on Your Time! {Giveaway!}

Website AND App!

03dd68ecaee7bb62db7529d43afdced5107e88b432888a607e I started out working out more last year and it is slowly starting to grow on me.  Since March I've been taking classes at the Y and I find that much more fun...plus I can guarantee that I'm getting a great work out.  When I'm not taking classes, though, I always am worried I'm not getting a great workout.  I know cardio, but strength workouts are always hard for me.

There are days where going to the YMCA just can't happen.  Either the girls are having toddler moments, or our schedule is too packed...or I'm just plain tired!  A little while ago, I won a free year subscription to My Fit U and it's so great for my workouts!  It's like having a personal trainer available to you whenever you want!

There are two options you can choose: gym or home.  I use the iPad app at the Y and my laptop at home.  You are given strength and cardio workouts, with videos of the moves.  I like to do strength at the gym because it helps me ease into the scary weight room.  (Anyone else scared of the grunting buff guys in the weight area?!).

I love the step by step instructions with video! So helpful!

At home there is little to no equipment needed, which is a lifesaver!  My favorite move (and also Gabby's) is the Inchworm.

The website was started by Daniel Meng, who is a celebrity personal trainer.  A lot of his clients use this on the road to help keep in shape.  There is a area of the website/app that I haven't explored yet, but acts as a healthy eating mentor.  Only downfall is that there isn't an Android app yet.  I would love to be able to use my phone...it's hard to see the website on my screen.

You can do a FREE trial to check it out before committing to a subscription, which I like.  Not all workout plans are for everyone.

Even better?  I'm giving away a free YEAR subscription!  Just enter with the rafflecopter below!

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Awesome app: CamCard

I am a newbie to the joys of a smart phone.  I've had an iPod touch for years, but my new phone is a whole new level of savings.  Needless to say, I'm addicted.  Since most people know about great apps like FourSquare, I'm going to mention a new one I've found super useful. 

Side note: I was super annoyed with everyone "checking in" places and being Mayors, I did not realize how amazing FourSquare is!  I've used it for little over a week and I have gotten some great deals: 50% off an appetizer, $10 off at JcPenneys. 

It's not like I have a ton of business cards, but whenever I do get one, I seem to lose it.  There is an app for that! (Anyone watch Sesame Street?....)  CamCard Lite is a free app for iPhone or Android.  When you get a business card, this app scans it and saves it on your phone.  If you want, it will add the contact information to your phone.  It's very awesome and you never have to worry about holding onto a card. 

I'm addicted to Words with Friends (itsAshleigh is my name...try me!).

Any other great apps you love?