Stop Bullying, Be Lovin'!

Can you put a STOP to BULLYING and promote a LOVIN' attitude? According to The American Justice Department, one in four children will be the victim of bullying this month. That's any given month. Our children will not be safe if we continue an attitude of tolerance toward aggressive behavior. It's time to take a stand and to help our children see the need to stand up with their peers and speak up when they see bullying take place. There is strength in numbers and with education we can put a stop to it. What should you do?

1. Become educated and share the information! Tim Shriver Jr. and Soeren Polumbo wrote an article published in the Huffington Post with information about the effect of bullying on special education students, stating that nearly 75% of special education students get bullied, Bullyingstatistics.org is a great source for statistics, and the US government posted a video from the March 10, 2011 White House Conference on Bullying Prevention. Tweet about it, post it on Facebook, call other concerned parents and friends, and join together to help put an end to bullying.


2. Put a STOP to BULLYING and BE LOVIN'! Pledge to make a difference. Post below that you pledge to never bully and to always speak out when you see bullying take place. Email that promise to us (info@LovinBrands.com) and we will send you a certificate for a FREE* 56 ounce container of ice cream (redeemable at any store that carries Lovin' Scoopful). Visit our website and use our store locator to find the store nearest you. *Limit 1 per household. Ice cream available in 30 states.

Lovin' Your Way to a Healthy Body

When I started researching healthy weight loss, I found countless articles on measuring things. Articles cover measuring food, measuring calories, measuring fat, measuring sugar, but few covered measuring HAPPINESS! It's a big part of weight loss and it keeps being ignored. I don't know about you, but when I'm sad I have a heck of a time losing weight. First of all, a big chewy gooey candy bar looks even better when you've had a cruddy day. Second, think about how much more difficult it is to control your cravings. To recap, when you're not happy you have more cravings and less ability to fight them. You have to FIX THAT by GETTING HAPPY!

Having a Lovin' attitude is more than just adopting the mindset we have about helping others. A Lovin' attitude is one where you have that extra something... a skip in your step, a smile on your face, a confidence. It's attitude at it's best. A Lovin' attitude will give you the strength to avoid temptation (and negativity), the courage the be bold and beautiful, and the intelligence to make smart choices.

What kind of attitude do you have? Check back for more suggestions on havin' a Lovin' attitude!

Let's Prepare for a Healthy Summer!

Daffodils are starting to bloom and pear trees have tiny white flowers that seem to have popped out with excitement to say "Spring is here!" (at least in parts of the country). It's a great time to look at our lifestyle and habits to see if there are improvements that could be made. Let's make a commitment together to prepare for a healthier summer than we've had in years. A healthy summer is a happy summer, and I don't know anyone who couldn't get behind those two goals. Let's plan to increase our activity level, address those nagging health issues, and make healthier choices over the coming weeks. I'll choose at least one response a month to receive a free gift, so start posting comments today! What challenges are you facing? We'll work thru it together!

Lovin' Ingredients Lists

One of Lovin' Scoopful followers has asked about ingredients and I don't have a good way to post that except to type them up. I'll add to the list as time permits, but I'm starting with Cozy Vanilla. Please note that human error is possible here, so if you have questions don't hessitate to ask for clarification. More flavors to be added soon! Email me for more specific or faster information.

Cozy Vanilla: Nonfat milk, milk, sugar, cream, corn syrup, whey protein, tapioca starch, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, tara gum, cellulose gum, polysorbate 80, xanthum gum, crageenan, dextrose, vanilla extract, and vitamin A palmitate.

Out of This World Chocolate: Nonfat milk, milk, sugar, cream, corn syrup, chocolate (high fructose corn syrup, water, cocoa processed with alkali, potassium sorbate (preservative)), cocoa (processed with alkali), whey protein, tapioca starch, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, tara gum, cellulose, gum, polysorbate 80, xanthum gum, carageenan, dextrose, and vitamin A palmitate.

Oh My Blueberry Pie: Nonfat milk, milk, sugar, blueberry ribbon (corn syrup, water, sugar, blueberries, modified corn starch, pectin, pectin dextrose), food acids (phosphoric, citric, malic, and tartaric acids), natural flavor, salt, potassium sorbate (preservative), cabbage color, blueberry base (corn syrup, water, sugar, blueberries, modified corn starch, pectin (pectin, dextrose), food acids (phosphoric, citric, malic, and tartaric acids), natural flavor, salt, potassium sorbate (preservative), cabbage color, cream, corn syrup, sugar pie chips (unenriched wheat flour, sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, partially hydrogenated coconut oil, butter (cream, salt), water, pasteurized eggs, salt), whey protein, tapioca starch, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, tara gum, cellulose gum, polysorbate 80, xanthan gum, carragge nan, dextrose, and vitamin A palmitate.

Nutritional Information on Lovin' Scoopful Flavors

Outstanding Special Olympics Athletes

There are so many outstanding athletes in the world, and some of them have unique challenges that make their success even more admirable. Do you know an athlete that has overcome tremendous obstacles to achieve their dreams? Tell us their story. We are inspired by your stories of hope and perseverance and want others to see how our world is brighter because of the light these individuals shine on those around them.

Please leave your story in the comments below or email tamaragordy @ LovinBrands.com (no spaces)