Hello spring!
It’s been a tough, tough winter. Boston got unprecedented amounts of snowfall. We hit 111 inches at the end of March with some spring snow showers that keep hitting us. The month of February was especially brutal, with weekend after weekend of snow that just kept coming.
My neighbor, who manages the snow removal for our street, said “I just don’t know where they’re going to put all of it.”
Seriously. The pile in front of my house was so tall I could hardly see my door.
And then there was the leak.
And the mold they found in our walls.
Which is why my house ended up looking like this.
*Sigh*
Needless to say, it’s been a tough, tough, winter.
Worst yet, I completely got off the exercise track. Up until the storm, I had been so proud of my running progress. The winter of 2013 was the first time ever that I had consistently jogged all through the winter (though it’s much easier when you get gorgeous views like this when you’re running). And then The Great Snow of 2015 (or Snowmageddon, whatever you want to call it) pummeled in and I totally lost it.
I stopped exercising completely. And the weather was so cold outside, and it was so dark all the time, I really just didn’t have much motivation to do anything. 
So now it’s spring. I’m back on a health kick.
The snow is gone and the sun is setting later and later. I can feel my energy coming back.
I recently threw some of my scallions and cut bok choy ends into some water, and lo and behold, they grew!
The new growth totally reminds me of spring.
Isn’t it cute?
At the same time, thanks to this partnership with vitafusion™, I’ve started taking vitamins consistently. Unlike my husband Bryan, who has (for as long as I’ve known him) been religious about taking his vitamins (he brings a sandwich bag full of perfectly counted out vitamins for all of his business trips), I’ve never been nearly as disciplined. I hate swallowing pills, and it’s just hard for me to make vitamins a habit.
At the same time, I love gummies, and whenever I saw these vitafusion™ gummies at a friend’s house, I always asked if I could have them, just because I thought they were so tasty.
I’ve now been eating these vitafusion™ Women’s Multivitamins for a couple weeks, and I’ve become super consistent. I think it’s because I actually look forward to eating them (I know, crazy). I really like the way they taste (sort of a natural berry flavor), and the texture is really good. I also like the fact that they are made with natural fruit flavors and colors derived from fruits, vegetables and plants.
I place the vitamins right next to my trusty mug, so I easily remember to take it every morning (though you don’t actually need water to take them).
In general, I’m overall feeling much, much more energetic and just happier in general. I’m eating better, exercising more, and in general taking better care of myself.
My house is slowly getting fixed. Thankfully, all the mold has been removed and everything is dry. I am really hoping that in another week or two the walls will be put back, repainted, and everything will feel like normal.
Have you tried vitafusion™ gummy vitamins? What daily routines help you stay healthy? Leave a comment below to enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
Happy Spring!
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I make it a priority to workout every day- even if it’s a walk or short weight-lifting session. Making it non-optional and routine takes the chance of it not happening away!
I ride my bike into work so my commute lets me be outdoors and get exercise at least two times a day without ever needing to make time to “work out.”
So happy the snow is finally gone!
I have not taken any gummy vitamins. I’m also not very disciplined in taking Vitas…maybe I should try these out.
I have not tried these vitamins yet. I like to go on daily nature walks and eat lots of fruit and veggies to stay healthy.
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I have not tried Vitafusion, but I want to! I am walking 5 days a week and eating a healthy diet by adding more fiber and eating quiona. I also eat organic fruits and vegetables every day!
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I have not tried these vitamins yet. I try to serve up balanced meals so we stay healthy by eating right.
I haven’t tried this particular brand of gummy vitamins, but do take a different brand daily.
I have not tried these vitamins yet. I try to stretch everyday and ice skate 3-6 times per week.
These vitamins look good! I have not tried them yet. To stay healthy, I try to exercise at the gym 2-3 times a week and have lots of veggies and fruit!
Love gummy vitamins!! I put them on my nightstand so I remember before I go to sleep each night (and before I brush my teeth, in case anyone was wondering). :oP
I’m currently seven and a half months pregnant right now so I’m trying to focus on continued workouts until my due date and eating healthy by having veggies everyday.
I would love to try the women’s gummy vitamins – i hate taking pills!
i just bought some vitafusion gummies and am looking forward to trying them! i try, as best as my schedule allows, to exercise every other day!
I’ve been focusing on meeting my daily water intake consistently.
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Love those gummies ! I get mine at costco.
Taking prenatal vitamins helps to keep me healthy.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/593910636867903489
I run 6 days a week and try to eat one plant-based meal per day.
I love gummy vitamins! I exercise 3 times a week to stay healthy
I once tried a Vitafusion free sample that I got in the mail once and I LOVED it. I wake up early every morning to work out at the gym
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/593923529936089088
I have never taken a gummy vitamin. I take a women’s vitamin though every morning.
I have not tried vitafusion yet but I want to try their gummys. I keep healthy by eating veggies and fish and drink a lot of water.
I’ve started exercising more–just doing indoor workouts on youtube that are short–maybe just 15 minutes–but it makes a difference!
I had the chance to try VitaFusion gummies a few weeks ago at a local grocery store and loved them! I really dislike swallowing a big pill to get my vitamins, so these are a great alternative for me. I always aim to get my daily 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies and drink a ton of water. I also try to get to the gym 5 days a week. Thanks for the giveaway!
I try to cook healthy meals for my family daily with lots of vegetables! Happiness is a plateful of stir fried pea tips. Yum!
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no i have not tried vitafuson gummies.
i exercise daily to keep healthy
https://twitter.com/somanytoes/status/594034169035890688
Vitafusion gummies are the only vitamins I eat daily! I don’t like swallowing a bunch of pills, so I’m glad they have other kinds like fiber and calcium too. I try to find any time I can to exercise in med school. Even if it only means I walk on the treadmill while studying!
I was the same way – never good about taking giant vitamin pills. I switched to the gummies and it’s like having candy every morning 🙂
I’ve never tried the Vitafusion gummies, but I would like to! To stay healthy I work out almost every day, and make conscious decisions about what I eat. However, my diet sure does include both chocolate and Ben & Jerry’s!
I have not tried Vitafusion.. I usually just get plenty of rest and take my multi-vitamins.
tweet- https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/594253801361543170
I have tried these before! Would love to get more again sometime. I drink lots of water and go for walks to try to stay healthy!
I have tried vitafusion™ gummy vitamins. They are my favorite and only vitamin I take. The daily routines that help me stay healthy is getting plenty of sleep, eating healthy, drinking water and I walk daily.
I tweeted about this promotion. https://twitter.com/PJGurganus/status/594477827107454976
I try to stay active by signing up for rec/sports activities throughout the year!
taking vitamins and drinking lots of water daily helps me stay healthy
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/594970782951809024
I’m trying to be active for at least 30 minutes a day!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/302Erica/status/595013222689812480
I try to get out of the office and take a brisk walk every day during lunch!
I haven’t tried vitafusion gummy vitamins. I stay healthy by practicing yoga daily.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/595054026032427008
I’m trying to take 10,000 steps every day!
https://twitter.com/redsoxdad/status/595065182101053440
i havent tried these yet – they seem great – i eat yogurt and fruit each morning to stay healthy
my evening walk keeps me active and stress free 🙂
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/595296240650194944
I have never tried any of the vitafusion products but they sound beneficial. I try to walk to stay healthy.
I haven’t tried this but I do take a multi vitamin daily !:)
thank you ! x oxoxoxo
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I love gummy vitamins!
I walk my kids to and from their bus stop everyday I also walk downy the street to the mailbox I also will take stairs instead of elevators if I have the choice.
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I’ve tried these vitamins before. Gummies are dangerous though since I want to eat them like candy. 🙂 Eating breakfast is a daily routine I’m working on maintaining, just to get my day on the right foot.
I have not tried this particular brand of gummy vitamins yet but I would like to and I exercise to stay balanced.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/595974527957520384
I have never tried Vitafusion gummy votes but I do take other vitamins and get exercise every day to help stay healthy.
I take vitafusion gummies every morning and I workout and don’t eat meat.
https://twitter.com/jennad289/status/596108833442922496
I have not tried these yet, but i would be willing to. We do a lot of hiking to stay fit
Yes i have tried these gummy vitamins & i have started running 2-3 times a week to be more healthier.
My tweet: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/597255766840446976
yes, I have tried them and they taste good
I try to exercise about 3x a week
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/597746859638169601
I haven’t tried these yet, but I do try to work out every other day.
I haven’t tried vitafusion™ gummy vitamins yet. I stay healthy by exercising for 15 minutes every morning during the week, and by going on short runs in the evening.
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/598280289551540225
I try to read/meditate each day, this helps my mind and soul stay healthy.
Taking vitamins, drinking a lot of water, and trying not to sit for too long. I like to be up and moving around when i can.
I have tried them and enjoy them! We like to stay active together.
I’m trying to keep a daily habit of drinking lots of water.
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
I have never tried Vitafusion gummies but they look good I try to make healthy choices with my meals and walk daily.
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i have not tried them yet.
i have made getting up early and exercising first thing in the morning a priority.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/600015087303262208
While I don’t hate swallowing pills, it still is like a math equation and would WAY rather have chewables! I’m 20 and just last year I finally upgraded from Flinstones kid’s chewable vitamins because I didn’t realize that adult chewables existed!
We try to get enough sleep, drink lots of water and eat healthy. Thanks so much.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/603549527388332033
Thanks so much.
the daily routine i follow to stay healthy is walking on the treadmill (well, almost every day)
I have not tried Vitafusion vitamins yet but would love to!
During the week I prepare healthy, well-balanced meals for my family.
I have tried Vitafusion Gummies. I make myself go out every day, even if it’s only to walk around the block. The key to staying young is to keep moving.
https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/603569068952649728
I have tried their hair and nail gummies! To stay healthy, I eat low carb, low sugar foods.
Love those gummies ! I get mine at Walmart
good night’s rest, activity during the day, water, healthy foods, and vitamins!
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We eat healthy, get plenty of rest, and exercise our minds as well as our bodies. I have not tried vitafusion vitamins.
I’m trying to eat mostly plant based and exercise each day.
I have never tried a gummy vitamin. To stay healthy I try to eat the best I can, drink lots of water and get some exercise in every day
I haven’t tried Vitafusions gummie vitamins but I’ve used a similar brand. I try and workout a lot and eat fruits, vegetables and lean protein although I don’t always succeed.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/603751730329866240
Lots of active trips to the park and delicious fruits and veggies to eat 🙂
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/603812740541603840
I haven’t tried vitafusion vitamins. I do take a vitamin everyday, try to get plenty of sleep, and use hand sanitizer frequently to stay healthy though.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MRSMEIER5627/status/605160155215323136
I have not tried vitafusion gummy vitamins yet. I take a daily multivitamin and go for walks.
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I have not tried these, but when I run out of my multi, I think i will!
I’ve never tried VitaFusion–right now I take the CVS brand. We exercise together to stay healthy 🙂
Much like your spouse, mine also takes vitamins, but I just can’t seem to do it regularly. I haven’t tried vitafusion gummies yet, but maybe they’re just what I need to make taking vitamins a habit. As for my daily health routine, I have health issues that make exercising difficult, but I do try to get outside for a least a short walk every day.
I shared your blog post and the vitafusion giveaway on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/606117317429350401
Thanks! And good luck with the repairs.
I start and end my day with yoga and stretches.
I have not tried vitafusion™ gummy vitamins. I walk the treadmill almost every day. We like to bike ride together as a family.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/607767556196331520
i have not tried vitafusion™ gummy vitamins. I stay healthy with veggie smoothies
I haven’t tried these yet….but I’d like to. I don’t currently take vitamins & having them in gummy form might help encourage me to!
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I usually do at least a little gardening everyday to try and keep up a healthy lifestyle.
yes i just have to have it
I have not tried these vitamins yet.
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I take daily walks.
I do take daily supplements. But, I haven’t tried these yet.
I haven’t tried these yet!
Part of our daily routine is vitamins, but we haven’t tried these yet.
No I haven’t tried these gummy vitamins yet.
To stay healthy I walk a lot and try to eat less processed foods.
thank you
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I have not tried these but I do take a daily vitamin to keep healthy.
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No, I haven’t tried them yet.
I have tried the gummies before and I love them. I used to do yoga multiple times a week but stopped when I got a full time job a few months ago. I have to get back into it!
I eat lots of fruit and veggies and walk 5 miles daily on the treadmill
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/613442778685669377
Send some of that snow / water out here to bone-dry California, please!
Seriously though, I got off my gym routine – exercise bike and aqua fitness – at the start of the year. My goal is to get back on my 2-3 times per week track. Exercise is healthy for the mind and body. And I am also terrible about taking vitamins. I’d love to try the Vitafusion gummies.
Happy spring and summer!
Tweet! https://twitter.com/GeeEmm/status/613454633055293440
Gummies are yummy! I try to stay healthy by making sure I get outside every day – breathing in fresh air and feeling the sun on my face makes a huge difference in my day!
I love going for walks – I try to go for one every day.
Never tried these gummies, but my nephews do.
Cut booze and dance with my toddler.
I take these gummy vitamins and they taste great. I stay healthy by drinking water making sure to stay hydrated.
i’ve never tried these vitamins – but i do try to walk on my treadmill regularly
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/613546003816263680
I go for a walk every day to stay healthy.
No, I have not tried these although they do look they might be a good choice. Our family works hard to include veggies in our meals regularly and to exercise daily.
the only exercise i get these days is running after my toddler and constantly holding the baby (does that count as weight lifting?). gummy vitamins are the way to go…but can’t let the toddler see me eating them 🙂
I totally have to start doing that with scallions — ezpz!
I have been taking the viafusion for almost a year. Those vitamins are the only one i can digest, the others are so hard to swallow. In addition, the berry flavors in Vitafusion is yummy/
I’ve not tried vitafusion gummies yet but I definitely would like to. Chewing tasty vitamins sounds a whole lot better than swallowing giant icky ones!
I take daily vitamins myself and also exercise several times a week to keep a healthy body.
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I am catching up on your blog today – just read all of the may posts – so wonderful! I am excited I still have time to enter this sweepstakes! My BF is similar to Brian, so good at taking his vitamins and I am trying to be better about it!
I go to the gym during lunch!
I try to walk everyday and eat lots of fruits and veggies to stay healthy.
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/614527218664910848
I like to eat more greens than anything else. I also love to drink water!
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/614581673078829057
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/614615951611404288
I haven’t tried Vitafusion gummy vitamins yet. I try to find balance by eating several servings of vegetables and fruits each day
I have not tried nor heard of vitafusion. My healthy routine involves taking lots of vitamins since I have 2 types of vitamin deficient anemia.
Tweet! https://twitter.com/ArtsyChaos/status/614712607170170880
I have never tried a gummy vitamin. To stay healthy I try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, drink lots of water and get some exercise in every day
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/614864023436308481
I do take this vitamins and love them so easy to take
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/615154196556460032
Yes ive tried them before and I run daily.
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I haven’t yet. We drink plenty of water and go on hikes together
https://twitter.com/Hotsnotty2/status/615205973850886144
I have not tried them and I exercise every day to stay healthy.
haven’t tried them yet and try to get some exercise every day
We always have healthy snacks available.
I have not tried them yet. We try to make sure we eat as healthy as we can and make good food choices
I have never tried them before, I like to walk and eat healthy
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
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I love gummy vitamins. I stay healthy by walking everyday.
To stay healthy, I have been trying Vitafusion gummy vitamins daily and also do exercise at least 5 days a week.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/ctong2/status/615336655453487104
I have not tried these before. I do yoga every day to keep healthy.
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Have not tried them yet. I try to exercise every other evening to stay in shape
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/615397750969094144
daily water helps alot
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/615557296610013184
I haven’t tried Vitafusion products yet.
I have not yet tried these; I bicycle each day.
I have not tried vitafusion gummy vitamins. My daily routine is to eat healthy, non-processed foods and to drink plenty of water.
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/615628796478230528
No, I’ve never tried them before but I’d love to! I serve a salad with dinner every time.
https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/615630351403126784
I swim 3 times a week and eat mostly organic.
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/615678318596100096
I drink as much water as possible and get plenty of sleep. thank you!
No I have not tried Vitafusion gummy vitamins, but I do take a multivitamin daily. I also drink lots of water and exercise.
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/615690301420781573
I have not tried vitafusion. I manage to walk with my dogs everyday and drink plenty of water.
I have tried them. I go on an evening walk.
I have tried Vitafusion and they are very good. In fact, they are so tasty I was temped to eat them like candy.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/615787343899787265
I need to try it
https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/615812719501901826
I have not tried these yet but I should! I try to lead a healthy lifestyle by drinking lots of water, watching my diet and taking lots of walk.
tweeeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/615857395546386432
I have not tried this brand. I try to buy everything from personal care items to household cleaners to food in organic/natural/vegan/vegetarian versions to be healthy.
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/615917133508308992
#SweepstakesEntry:
have never tried those gummy vitamins before. I make sure to watch/limit my sugar intake on a daily basis & I take a fiber supplement
KC
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my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/615936981042876416
KC
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I haven’t tried any vitamin gummies, but I would love to try them since I like gummy bears. I stay healthy by going on daily walks and taking my prenatal vitamins.
I haven’t tried Vitafusion yet. I try to walk 20 minutes a day 5 days a week
https://twitter.com/c5519/status/615981562320941057
Some of my daily routines to keep me healthy are drink plenty of water, eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and go for a run each morning.
I have not tried vitafusion gummy vitamins but I would like to soon.
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/615985725457215488
I haven’t tried them. I try to eat right, exercise, do yoga and meditate.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/dddiva/status/615989040282628097
I haven’t tried those gummy vitamins, but I do believe taking supplements helps keep me healthy.
tweet https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/616008408773234692
I have not tried vitafusion™ gummy vitamins yet. I walk daily to help me stay healthy
tweeted https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/616022356801138689
I have tried gummy vitamins, they taste great
https://mobile.twitter.com/heidiho5152/status/616024569699131392
I have not tried the vitafusion gummies, I ride my bike daily
I have not taken these vitamins yet. To keep healthy I try to do a lot of walking and hiking.
I haven’t tried vitafusion gummies at all. And we do a ton of hand washing to try to prevent germs from going everywhere!
I haven’t tried them yet but need to! I need a good daily vitamin! =)