Health & Beauty Giveaway

by ashleyd on June 1, 2011

Greetings from piles of suitcases, swimsuits, and summer dresses! Right now Bo and I are busy packing our bags for the beaches of Bermuda!

Since I can’t bring you pink sand and sunshine, I want to bring you the next best thing: another health & beauty giveaway!

This giveaway, valued at over $500, includes lots of full size products from brands such as:

  • Gucci Flora
  • Fekkai
  • Crest
  • Origins
  • Aveeno
  • Veet
  • Palmer’s Cocao Butter
  • L’Oreal Studio Secrets
  • SK-II
  • Justin’s Hazelnut Butter
  • Peanut Flour
  • Burberry Brit Limited
  • Anew Clinical
  • Oral-B
  • Jurlique

There are so many great products, I couldn’t fit them all in one picture!

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You can enter this giveaway a few different ways:

  1. Leave a comment letting me know a question you’d like me to answer in a post or my new FAQ section.
  2. Tweet about this giveaway! Be sure to include @healthyhappier so I know you did it or just copy this tweet “@healthyhappier is giving away over $500 worth of health and beauty products http://alturl.com/9epsm
  3. Friend Healthy, Happier Bear on Facebook

I’ll choose a winner on Sunday evening! Good luck!!

{ 131 comments… read them below or add one }

Cait @ Beyond Bananas June 1, 2011 at 1:03 am

Tweeted about your giveaway! @beyondbananas1

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Cait @ Beyond Bananas June 1, 2011 at 1:05 am

Hmm, I guess I would like to know what your tips are on having a healthy marriage.. and a healthy life. and if there are things that maybe you and your husband don’t agree on food-wise and how you deal with those obstacles!

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Nicole Amerson June 1, 2011 at 1:29 am

Soooo excited that you have a facebook link! I have loved reading your blog- it’s definitely motivating me to get in shape! LITB

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Natalie June 1, 2011 at 1:59 am

I would like to know how you can make fitness and healthy eating a priority in a city that entices you with so many (yummy!) distractions?

I’m going to graduate college next year and hopefully move to NYC, so I would love the advice now while I can get it :)

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Christine June 1, 2011 at 2:11 am

I would like to know your tips on staying active on vacation…..like the one you are about to take

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Theodora June 1, 2011 at 2:13 am

I would like to know how you consistently stay so awesome.

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Dan June 1, 2011 at 2:19 am

Question: What are your top 5 favorite healthy restaurants in New York City? I also tweeted about this contest, keep up the great work! By the way, I am trying to become the first blind food critic of New York City, please check out my site:
http://www.blindtastetest.net
Thanks!!

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Megan June 1, 2011 at 2:38 am

I want to know a little about your job and your work wardrobe. Do you find it hard to look good without spending too much?

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Rachel S. June 1, 2011 at 3:05 am

Just liked Healthy, Happier Bear on FB.

My question would be How do you stay on track when you seem to never miss out on happy hours and fun times out? I sometimes get in the trap of feeling like I can’t eat out or enjoy happy hours without getting off track of watching what I eat and exercising. Any tips in overcoming this?

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Theresa June 1, 2011 at 3:43 am

I would like to know how you more about your relationship with Bo! How y’all met, how the long distance was, how y’all got engaged, etc.

What a great giveaway!

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Katie M. June 1, 2011 at 4:35 am

I was wondering how you feel diet and exercise in regards to their effects on mood?

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Katie M. June 1, 2011 at 4:36 am

I liked you on Facebook! Very happy I stumbled upon your blog recently. I really have been enjoying it!

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Flor June 1, 2011 at 5:54 am

Like you on FB!!!

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Flor June 1, 2011 at 5:55 am

Twitted about the giveaway.

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sarah b. June 1, 2011 at 9:50 am

i would definitely love to know if there are ever food disagreements in the house. i’m married and find myself in the middle of those here and there! they’re never difficult to resolve, but i’d love to get other opinions on this.

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Ada June 1, 2011 at 10:21 am

Woah, awesome giveaway! I would like to know how you stay healthy and fit in exercise with such a busy work schedule. Have a great time in Bermuda, SO jealous!!!

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Andrea June 1, 2011 at 11:24 am

You always seem to go to great restaurants in NYC. I would love to know what your favorites are!
Have a great time in Bermuda!

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Pam June 1, 2011 at 12:14 pm

Does Bo snack more than you and if so, how do you avoid eating whenever he is eating? When my boyfriend snacks in the evening my willpower seriously lacks!! Ha

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Maggie June 1, 2011 at 12:14 pm

Hi! I really like your blog and the positive mood you always seem to be in — no small feat while living in the city, trying to balance everything AND sticking to a healthy and physically-rigorous routine. I’d love to get your thoughts on whether or not you ever experience ankle or knee pain from your running, as this seems to be a problem for me as I’ve (!) gotten into my 30s. Beyond the usual icing and Advil, of course. Have a great trip and thanks for doing the giveaway!

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Emily June 1, 2011 at 12:17 pm

What tips do you use to deal with stress instead of turning to snacking?

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nikki June 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm

I would like to hear your plan on drinking during dinner/happy hour. In the winter i can easily only have a glass or 2 of wine, but in the summer, outdoors i tend to drink way to many calories.

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Cassie @ Tofu Meets Her Match June 1, 2011 at 12:27 pm

I would like to know how you stay healthy while traveling! I always use vacation as an excuse to eat whatever I want, but will be traveling a LOT this year so that’s not really going to work. Have an amazing trip!

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Cassie @ Tofu Meets Her Match June 1, 2011 at 12:28 pm

I tweeted!

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jessica June 1, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Tweeted about your giveaway! @floppywalking

I would like to know how you adjusted to life in NYC. I am from a town near Savannah, GA and will be moving to NYC in a week or so. I love the city and have been a few times but I’m not sure how it will be to adjust to the differences in environment and culture over a long period of time. Have any tips??

Have fun on your vacation!

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Kristen June 1, 2011 at 12:38 pm

Hi! You seem to be very busy and on the go during the work week. I would like to know your best healthy snacks that keep you energized. Thanks!

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lauren June 1, 2011 at 12:50 pm

I would like to know how you compare living in NYC as opposed to another smaller city (i.e. can you go on major grocery shopping trips, or a little at a time, how did you adjust to price differences – renting a smaller apartment v. owning a home in a smaller city, etc). I’m always interested in what folks think about city v. suburb v. rural! :) Enjoy Bermuda!

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Adara June 1, 2011 at 12:55 pm

I like you on facebook!

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Adara June 1, 2011 at 12:56 pm

I would love to know some of your favorite “go to” foods…what to you grab on the go that is fast and healthy?!

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Katie June 1, 2011 at 1:27 pm

I’d like to know your strategies for eating healthy in a big city!

I also tweeted your giveaway :D

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amy June 1, 2011 at 1:38 pm

here’s my question for your FAQ: how did you and bo meet??!

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Lizzie June 1, 2011 at 1:46 pm

What is your favorite beauty product?

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Jen Correa June 1, 2011 at 1:54 pm

Question: What is your favorite cheat snack of all times?

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Andrea June 1, 2011 at 2:06 pm

I tweeted about this giveaway!

I also would like to know if you “budget” to be able to do all of the great things that you do in one of the most expensive cities in the world? Trips, race fees, nights out, etc… Do you have a plan or does it just fall into place (it does for some people!)?

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Rebeca June 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Awesome Ashley!

So, I too have lost a bunch of weight but I still have *fat girl brain* and see myself as the old me. How do you break out of that and wear (such cute) outfits and see yourself in a new light.

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Susan June 1, 2011 at 2:21 pm

I tweeted :) These are great products, many of which I’d never get to try otherwise.

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Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's June 1, 2011 at 2:38 pm

How do you maintain your healthy weight? How do you get over plateau’s? And how do you manage slides into old eating habits?

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Lauren June 1, 2011 at 3:04 pm

I would love to know how you stay motivated to workout?

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Lauren June 1, 2011 at 3:05 pm

I tweeted!

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Lauren June 1, 2011 at 3:05 pm

I like you on FB!

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Chelsea June 1, 2011 at 3:58 pm

Oh this looks awesome!

My question … I would like to know how you transitioned when moving away from friends & family

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Megan June 1, 2011 at 3:59 pm

I’d like to know whether you plan to stay in NYC forever! Will you be cranking out Central Park long runs in your 80s??

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JenT June 1, 2011 at 3:59 pm

Great giveaway! My question would be balancing work, spouse, family, health, and fun. I’m training for a triathalon now and by the time I get home from work I don’t feel like working out. Add spending time with my husband and 2 kids and I’m exhausted! Any food suggestions that are healthy, quick, and filling? Thanks!!

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Tara Marie June 1, 2011 at 4:32 pm

Do you and Bo have similar eating habits? If not, how do you handle the disparity? Or how do you reconcile healthy eating habits with someone’s less healthy ideas or habits?

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Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat June 1, 2011 at 4:38 pm

I’d like to know if you and Bo have different eating habits and how you handle the differences!

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Amy B June 1, 2011 at 4:43 pm

Hi, my question would be able time management, and how you seem to fit everything in?

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Megan June 1, 2011 at 4:49 pm

I tweeted (@mch710)

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Laura S. June 1, 2011 at 5:01 pm

I’m getting married in 4 months, and I’m wondering how you balance spending time with your husband with your friends, workout schedule, and work.

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aleece June 1, 2011 at 5:06 pm

I tweeted about your giveaway!

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aleece June 1, 2011 at 5:07 pm

FAQ:

Fave workout gear?
How to balance work, working out, house chores, husband, and social life?

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Jessica June 1, 2011 at 5:34 pm

I am looking forward to hearing about Bermuda, so my questions are centered around that. What was your favorite part? What was your favorite food/meal?

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katie June 1, 2011 at 5:36 pm

i would like to ask: would you ever want to raise children in NYC?

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Danielle June 1, 2011 at 5:38 pm

I’d love to hear about how you stay motivated. Also, if you could talk about juggling life, work, a relationship, fitness and living in NYC, that would be cool too :-)

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Ashley T June 1, 2011 at 5:53 pm

“Friended” on Facebook

FAQ – Would you share some speed training workouts / tips for running that can be done outside (I hate the treadmill!)

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meg @ pinkgiggles June 1, 2011 at 6:08 pm

I’d like to see a post about how you fit in blogging with work/exercise/social time. It’s tough!

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Kristin S. June 1, 2011 at 6:46 pm

I would love to know how you handle the pressures of living in NYC – (ex. social life, fashion, appearance)?

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Kristin S. June 1, 2011 at 6:46 pm

I like HHB on FB!

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Katie N June 1, 2011 at 8:00 pm

I would love to know more about you and Bo, how you met, when you knew he was the one, etc? Also, I am wondering what was the most difficult part in adjusting to living in NYC? Great giveaway!

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Bridget June 1, 2011 at 8:19 pm

How do you stay motivated on those days when you just don’t want to exercise?

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Bridget June 1, 2011 at 8:20 pm

Also, I tweeted :)

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Allison June 1, 2011 at 8:23 pm

This giveaway looks awesome!!

I would love to know more about how you and Bo ended up in NYC and how long you plan on staying etc.

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Allison June 1, 2011 at 8:24 pm

I am now “friends” with Healthy, Happier Bear on Facebook :)

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Jill June 1, 2011 at 8:37 pm

I’m planning my wedding and I’m doing a terrible job! I just don’t know what I’m doing at all and I don’t want to spend time obsessing over things that no one will care about. Now that you’ve been married a few years, what would you say (in hindsight) was the best, most memorable things about your wedding?

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yossy|apt2bbakingco June 1, 2011 at 9:06 pm

As a fellow NYC transplant, I would love to know what your favorite and least favorite things about living in the city are.

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Mac June 1, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Question: I’m a new blogger and I’m wondering how all these other bloggers get hooked up with awesome things to give away?!

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Elizabeth June 1, 2011 at 10:04 pm

What are your best tips for dealing with the heat on a run? It’s 100 degrees out in GA today!

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Sari June 1, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Hey I tweeted your post! (SJGMIP) and I was just wondering how you manage to stick to weight watchers with your busy schedule? How do you motivate yourself to working out 6 of the 7 days of the week?

Thanks!!!
Sari

p.s. love your blog :)

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michelle June 1, 2011 at 11:15 pm

I would like to know what your favorite thing about marathon training is and what your least favorite thing was! I’m starting NYC training in July and am so excited and scared!

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michelle June 1, 2011 at 11:16 pm

Also, I “like” you on FB. :)

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Lesley June 1, 2011 at 11:49 pm

Thanks for the chance to win – looks like a bunch of GREAT stuff. Id like to know if you were ever worried when you first started your blog that you’d run out of stuff to blog about. Or if you ever do run out of topics :)

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Carrie Durant June 2, 2011 at 12:21 am

how do you stay motivated to exercise every day? you seem to have a lot of different things going on at one time, so how do you stay going with it all?

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Krista June 2, 2011 at 1:10 am

Question: How did you and Bo meet and how did you end up in NYC?

(I’m still fairly new to the blog so I apologize if this question was already answered)

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Krista June 2, 2011 at 1:11 am

I “liked” you on facebook

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Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's June 2, 2011 at 1:42 am

I tweeted your giveaway.

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Maija June 2, 2011 at 1:44 am

How do you balance healthy lifestyle with travel and vacationing?

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Caitlin June 2, 2011 at 1:46 am

I tweeted and already “friended” you on FB! I’d also love to hear your and Bo’s story as someone previously mentioned. I also would love to hear about how you got started blogging and what tips you have for other bloggers to become more successful!

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Ky G June 2, 2011 at 1:57 am

My question would have to be…what is the best way to request healthier options at restaurants without being a pain.

Sweet giveaway!

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alex June 2, 2011 at 2:57 am

I tweeted!

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alex June 2, 2011 at 2:59 am

And am already a follower on facebook!

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Jessica @ Healthy Dairyland June 2, 2011 at 3:42 am

Already a facebook follower

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Jessica @ Healthy Dairyland June 2, 2011 at 3:42 am

Tweeted about the giveaway! @jessicavogel

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Jessica @ Healthy Dairyland June 2, 2011 at 3:43 am

I’d love to know your favorite snacks or go-to foods.

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kay June 2, 2011 at 4:46 am

tweeted!
what are some of your more recent “boutique gym” fitness classes (ie physique, figure 4, flywheel) favorites in nyc?

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Erin June 2, 2011 at 7:43 am

I would like to hear about how you take care of your skin and hair after its abused from all the sweat and pollutants from running in the city

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Jackie June 2, 2011 at 11:50 am

I’d like to hear about how easy it was for you to become more involved in the blogging community!

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Colleen June 2, 2011 at 11:51 am

I’m a newlywed and have been falling into the trap of eating just as much as the husband. I would love to know how you handled the transition.

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Lauren June 2, 2011 at 12:14 pm

I want to know how you and Bo met!

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Rebecca June 2, 2011 at 12:23 pm

this is a crazy pile of swag!! i want to know how Bo did with the trainer at equinox and did he have a man or woman trainer? considering getting some training sessions for the bf…

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Rebecca June 2, 2011 at 12:24 pm

i tweeted about the giveaway!

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Nikki June 2, 2011 at 12:56 pm

My question: if you had magical powers and could have any amount of clothing unlimited at the snap of a finger (could be Gucci shoes or Lulumeon pants) or any food dish anytime (any restaurant or anything already cooked) what would you choose?

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Nikki June 2, 2011 at 12:56 pm

I follow you on Facebook

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Lisa June 2, 2011 at 1:51 pm

I’d love to know more about your morning routine; I can always be more efficient in adding in a workout!

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Megan @ Megan Mumbles June 2, 2011 at 1:59 pm

I tweeted :-)

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Megan @ Megan Mumbles June 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm

I would like to know how you manage the work-life balance thing.. I know sometimes my job can be so damanding I don’t have time to get everything done in one day!

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Megan @ Megan Mumbles June 2, 2011 at 2:01 pm

and finally I friended HEalthier Happier on FB :-)

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Nicole June 2, 2011 at 5:42 pm

I tweeted the giveaway.

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Nicole June 2, 2011 at 5:42 pm

I’d like to know about your morning routine.

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Britney June 2, 2011 at 5:48 pm

I’d also like to know about your work/life/healthy living balance. :)

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Christie June 2, 2011 at 6:35 pm

I would like to know how you maintain a balance of healthy eating/drinking with all of the amazing restaurants and bars in NYC! It seems like you always make health a priority. What’s the secret with all of the distractions?

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Ari June 2, 2011 at 8:43 pm

How you and bo met!

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Sue-Ellen June 2, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Question, i would like to know your top restaurant for breakfast/ lunch and dinner in NYC?

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Susan June 2, 2011 at 10:48 pm

I would like to know if you ever get burned out with eating healthy and exercising/running so much? Do you take a break? If not what motivates you to keep going?

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Denise June 3, 2011 at 2:42 am

We are facebook friends!!

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Suzanne June 3, 2011 at 4:08 am

I tweeted about the giveaway! (cupcakequeen1)

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Suzanne June 3, 2011 at 4:09 am

I liked you on FB!

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Danielle June 3, 2011 at 10:55 pm

I love your clothes (especially since I am tall like you – you totally inspire my work clothing choices!) I know you do fashion posts sometimes but I’d love to see a post(s) about budgeting/what you like to indulge on shopping wise in NYC.

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Danielle June 3, 2011 at 10:56 pm

I like you on Facebook!

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lucy June 4, 2011 at 12:04 am

What do you miss most about the south?

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Jordan P June 4, 2011 at 12:44 am

I always like to hear from healthy bloggers who are married some of your favorite meals to please the average “manfolk” as well as your personal nutritional wishes!!

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Vanessa June 4, 2011 at 2:50 am

You know how Oprah did her ‘Favourite Things’ episode around Christmas time? Well, I’d like to know, what are your favourite things of the moment?

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April June 4, 2011 at 3:37 am

I would love to know your top 10 places you take friends when they visit NYC. That can include little hole-in-the-wall places or big touristy scenes. Thank you!!

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baobeimonv June 4, 2011 at 1:56 pm

I like to know what is your favourite beauty product?
I have tweet this giveaway:http://twitter.com/#!/Feliciang0809/status/77010231523164160
I have like your facebook page:Felicia ng
Thanks your giveaway~

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Kate @ Spoonful of Vigor June 5, 2011 at 2:39 am

What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?

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Kate @ Spoonful of Vigor June 5, 2011 at 2:42 am

I liked you on Facebook!

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Kate @ Spoonful of Vigor June 5, 2011 at 2:44 am

And I tweeted from @kl_scott!

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Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice) June 5, 2011 at 10:54 am

I’m a brunchie t-shirt? Adorable!

I’d like to know when we’re getting together for brunch? ;-) I’d also like to know your top 5 blog posts of all time.

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Brittany (Healthy Slice) June 5, 2011 at 11:03 am

I’d love to know your top favorite NYC restaurants! :)

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Lisa June 5, 2011 at 1:57 pm

You seem so busy all the time but still manage to get in exercise and a social life. How much planning do you do? Do you plan your workout and meals for the whole week?

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Sarah P. June 5, 2011 at 3:06 pm

I would love to hear more about your career- work habits/philosophies, how you are climbing the corporate ladder!

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Shannon June 5, 2011 at 5:30 pm

As a fellow NYC transplant (and UGA alum), I’d like to know if you found it difficult to move away from Georgia and to the city. (I never felt like I “fit in” in the South and have wanted to live here for as long as I can remember.) What a great giveaway!

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Layla June 5, 2011 at 9:35 pm

Hi Ashley! Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway! (Hope I’m not too late, still 5:30pm Sunday). Glad you had an amazing vacation; my question for you to answer in a post: how do you balance your job, marriage, exercise with getting enough sleep? I find my workouts/life in general are just not as good when I get run down, but it’s hard to prioritize sleep when there’s so much I want to do. You seem to have that solved, Thanks!

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Layla June 5, 2011 at 9:37 pm

P.S. I just “liked” Healthy Happier Bear on Facebook for another entry:). (Couldn’t figure out how to friend, but I definitely do like your site)

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Amanda June 6, 2011 at 1:16 am

Is it too late to enter?? I hope not! My question would be “If you could only have three beauty products with you, what would they be?”

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Amanda June 6, 2011 at 1:24 am

I like you on Facebook!

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Rachel June 6, 2011 at 1:42 pm

I would like to see a post on how you and your husband motivate each other to be healthy. It can be really easy to get out of that cycle of healthy lifestyles, unless you continuously encourage each other!

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RunToTheFinish June 7, 2011 at 2:29 pm

My question would be how do you find out about all the great events you attend in NYC?

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RunToTheFinish June 7, 2011 at 2:29 pm

i tweeted

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RunToTheFinish June 7, 2011 at 2:29 pm

i follow you on FB!

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Carly D. @ CarlyBananas June 7, 2011 at 2:32 pm

I tweeted about your giveaway!

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Corey June 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm

I tweeted!!

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Corey June 7, 2011 at 2:40 pm

….AND I like you on Facebook!

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Gale Rosa December 9, 2011 at 3:01 am

As a fellow NYC transplant (and UGA alum), I’d like to know if you found it difficult to move away from Georgia and to the city. How much planning do you do?

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