Get results FAST with Erica Ziel!

Last summer, I was 6 months into my new running regimen and was training for my second half marathon in October. For months all I did was run. A lot. And at 35, my body was feeling it. I was definitely not 18 anymore. After my long runs I would get a sore hip, feel little pains and my muscles felt tight. I thought it would help me to try to complement my training with Pilates.

I met Erica or rather @CoreAthletica over Twitter last summer. Gotta love the endless resources and connections I find there! That’s her in the pictures above. Yeah, the one with the to-die-for abs and bod. And, she has two small kids to boot…

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$32 for Full Day Lift Ticket at Mt. Baldy

If you live in Southern California, I know you have gotten a glimpse of the amazing snow capped mountains lately after our endless rain. Isn’t it gorgeous?! That means it’s time to take advantage and enjoy that snow with today’s Screamin Daily Deal which is for $32 for a full day lift ticket to Mt. Baldy Ski Resort (normally $64!)

If you haven’t signed up already with Screamin Daily Deals to get the daily deal emails (totally free), I am excited to share that as a Tiny Oranges reader, if you sign up between now and the end of March by CLICKING THROUGH HERE, $5.00 will be credited to your account! That makes this deal (or the next one you purchase) even sweeter!

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University Sitters

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to do a weekly date night with my husband, but when you have small kids the child care aspect can be challenging. That’s why having access to a great, reliable babysitter is key.

University Sitters is a Southern California babysitting placement company that can help can match your family’s childcare needs with a pre-screened, educated caregiver. Whether you need an occasional babysitter, part-time babysitter or full time nanny – they do all the legwork so you can find a great fit in a flash.

Kasey Edwards, one of the company co-founders, wrote some awesome advice on how to find the best nanny for your family. I thought these tips were super helpful. Here is her advice…

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Tera Rae Stephens Giveaway!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a great celebration!

I can’t think of a better way to KICK off 2011 than with a super fabulous giveaway by the super fabulous OC hair stylist Tera Rae Stephens of Tek Salon! Tera is giving away $300 worth of hair services so you can go into the new year with a new look!

Tera is my hair stylist and she is the most talented person I have every been to – her cuts and color is unparalleled. Tera also specializes in the Keratin Smoothing Treatments by Coppola. If you are a gal battling the frizz and your flat iron is your best friend, you have GOT to look into getting a Keratin Treatment. I did a full rundown of the treatment HERE, including befores and afters last summer. Love, love, love!!

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