This season the SNOW fell early.
SNOW falling means SKIING and SNOWBOARDING!
Greg and his buddy Matt hit the slopes @Crystal Mountain!
I stayed home and went to yoga. ;)
I don't ski.
I like to go snowshoeing.
Blue skies + fresh powder = PERFECT day on the slopes!
Greg called on the way home to make sure I had some Epsom salt.
He also asked if I'd rub him down with China~Gel!
Of course I said yes!
He's always rubbing me down with China~Gel after yoga.
China~Gel is a herbal topical pain reliever.
It helps to relieve muscle aches and joint pains.
When you rub it on it feels like an on~going HEAT massage.
I love it!
Sometimes I slather it on before I practice yoga.
WINNER is:
Andrea @ Knitty Bitties!
Congrats Andrea! Yeah for Crossfit!
HaPPy Week!
*You can order China~Gel here.*
Did you go skiing this weekend?
~xxooxx~
Well the first comments rarely win ... And I really want to win, but I'll bite anyway ;-) . On my vacation I joined my bestie for a session of Crossfit and let's just say I needed a 24/7 rub down of this China Gel. So sorr! But I'm feeling better and got a good run in today! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI would love to try China Gel ~ it doesn't take much these days to get aches and pains lol! I just started high intensity interval training and wow............major pain! I also just bought my first yoga dvd and I can't wait to try it out. Thanks for the chance! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness... I would like to win that for my cousin. This weekend I saw snow but I was at a quilt retreat in Orting WA and we were sewing and looked out the window and it was the most beautiful snow. Loved it. oh how I miss the snow.
ReplyDeleteI don't ski or snowboard due to health issues...but my daughter does! She loves to ski! I still get nervous each and every time she goes!!
ReplyDeleteHope all's well in your world! Pics are fabulous!!
xo
Jeanne
What beautiful snow pics! I've never skied..I think I'd be like those guys on that YouTube clip...remember the one Teresa? The one you and Greg couldn't stop laughing at! Well that would be me for sure. Hope Greg enjoyed his rub down :0)
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Two weeks ago, my son hit the slopes at Killington, VT. This is his favorite time of year! I know that hubby and I could sure use some China Gel ;o) I actually walk on his back at least twice a week.
ReplyDeleteI can't say I love snow, but I love the photos! You live in a lovely place, how far to the mountains? I'd use the China Gel on my achy breaky back. If I don't win (not lucky usually for contests) where can I buy it.? Going to Michigan for Thanksgiving from Toronto where I live. Thanks for your wonderful blog (not sucking up) I made pot holders from your tutorial this weekend, thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh, that snow is awesome. yesterday was so beautiful here. I tried convincing my husband to go for a drive to the snow... we didn't go so thanks for these pictures instead.
ReplyDeleteMy job brings me lot's of aches and pains! Thanks Teresa, you are such a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have been painting our whole downstairs trying to get it ready for our 1st Thanksgiving in our new to us home. We're so excited. It's so funny b/c both of us need a rub down but the other is too sore to give it :)
ReplyDeleteWe just moved to a new it us home. That means lots of ladder work and painting. And lifting boxes, and unpacking, and well...you get the idea. I wake up in the night to discover how sore I am and can't get back to sleep because of the hurt...but was too busy to notice before bedtime. Funny, huh?
ReplyDeleteNo snow here....there'll be skiing here in the PA mountains soon enough.
The snow looks beautiful. I'm hopeful that we'll have snow for the holidays, at least they said we should have a white Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of China Gel but it sounds wonderful. It could be just what the doctor ordered. I could use this to give my hubby a rub down. He typically rides his bike long distances but lately since the weather has been cold he's mountain biking which works totally different muscles and he's feeling it in his back and neck. I however have been cooking so much my legs, hands and arms could use a rub down or just a long, hot bath or jacuzzi.
I love your blog, it's always so cheery. I haven't had much time to post comments on anyones blog lately since i've been so busy lately with my culinary classes but I'm glad I took a minute to stop by yours today. I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Teresa: I have degenerative arthritis in my left knee so I would welcome the chance to try China Gel. I love your blog and I check it several times a week.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Thanksgiving!
Oh- I have never heard of China Gel! It has to beat the old BenGay used here. I would love to try it~ No snow here yet but I can feel it in the air. It is in the 30's today and cold and dreary but there is no snow in the forecast! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteFirst I want to say I "love" your blog, it makes me happy! I would really enjoy trying the china gel on my sore back!
ReplyDeleteYour photos look like a beautiful winter wonderland. I am not a skiier either, I prefer to stay warm inside. The cold makes my muscles sore, I never heard of China Gel before. Thanks for posting about it, I am going to try it!
ReplyDeletexo Susan
Hi Teresa: Had to laugh at you and Greg. I can't be without my Epsom Salts but not familiar with China-Gel. I love to keep moving and grooving with Just Dance on the Wii. I love music. Unfortunately, at my age, the moving and grooving soon becomes moaning and groaning, but at least I try. I think I need some China-Gel. Jayne
ReplyDeleteNot entering the give-away Teresa, just wanted to say that the photos of Chrystal Mountain are fabulous! I'm do not ski either but my husband does. What else is he going to do once the golf courses are closed for the winter?! LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I'm not a skiier either...I'd do well in the Lodge with a hot beverage. :-) I walk a lot and my knees are arthritic so would love to try this China-Gel. I haven't heard about it although I thought I had tried most everything.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving and many blessings!
xo
Pat
I stay young and fit chasing after two little boys. Carrying around these two is also why I need some of this china gel. Maybe it can calm my back!
ReplyDeleteI started the Couch to 5K running program. Which is big because I am SOOOO NOT a runner!
ReplyDeleteWe better get some snow here in NC this winter. I'd love to try the China-Gel on my back. Urgh! I hate back pain. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos- You live in a DREAM world Teresa. I NEED the China Gel- can't believe I have not heard of it. You have so many good ideas/secrets:) Still Lovin your Blog- you're the best sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteI have been doing TAE BO lately LOVE....I LOVE how I feel after :)
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa- I love reading your blog :) My boyfriend could definitely use some China Gel- he's a snowboarder here in Seattle too and is always asking for post-mountain massages! I may give snowboarding or skiing a try this year for the first time...at the very least I'll try to make it up to Stevens Pass for some snowshoeing!
ReplyDeleteWhat type of yoga do you practice?
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
I had never heard of this product until your post. I checked their website and thought it was so funny that you know about something like this that is made just about an hour from my home yet I had never heard of it.
ReplyDeleteI NEED this after reading their website info. I would be thrilled if it worked as well on me as what you say and all the testimonials I just read. It would be a world of difference for me and my husband who has to do so many things in our home because I can't. You're awesome to offer this giveaway.
I have osteoarthritis in both my knees and also fibromylagia so pain is my entire life. AND it is no fun at all.
I'm crossing my fingers for this giveaway. If I am lucky enough to win and it helps then I'll definitely buy more. I can't take the normal meds for the things I have so I cannot get the relief that many can and that alone is depressing.
There would be NO skiing being done here in NW Alabama with the temps in the 70's and raining right now. I would love to be somewhere like you are to enjoy the REAL snow every once in a while :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Just finished painting and decorating my upstairs for first time since two boys left - 4 years ago. Lots of aches and pains in places that haven't been used in long time. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win China gel..mostly for my hubby that has aches and pains all the time...the photos are gorgeous.;)happy thanksgiving.;)
ReplyDeleteI tell you I have been taking ZUMBA. You know the class where you dance like nobodys watching (or at least you pray they're not). My good Baptist Momma would be mortified if she saw me! But you know I just decided I didn't want to look like a busted can of biscuits in my "drawers" anymore. So, I'm just living life to it's fullest and jiggling my way through. : )
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I tell you I have been doing Zumba ever since I walked by the mirror and looked like a busted can of biscuits. I was just mortified!!! So I have been dancing like NOBODY is watching. I decided life is just to short not to enjoy every day. And if dancing brings me enjoyment then the aches and pains are worth it. : )
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Wish you were here we could take a hike in the Smoky Mountains.
I know I'm too late for the giveaway, but I've never heard of Chine Gel. I'm going to look for it!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe that SNOW, Teresa! Wow....it's beautiful!
Happy, happy Thanksgiving to you, Greg and Doogan! ♥ So thankful that we've "met." Blogging would not be as much fun without you.
Look at all the SNOW!!!!
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