Think your furry, feathered, or fishy friend could go paw-to-paw, wing-to-wing, or fin-to-fin with one of Tinseltown’s top pets? Check out the competition on NBC’s wildest new comedy, Animal Practice (starring none other than the Hangover monkey herself!), then enter our Animal Practice Instagram Contest. You could win a $1,250 to splurge on your sidekick—Hollywood-style!

How to enter:

1. Take an Instagram photo demonstrating your pet’s devastating good looks, monster talent, or show-stopping personality
2. Hashtag #AnimalPractice on your photo to enter for a chance to win

Plus, share some QT with your critter every week by making an appointment with Animal Practice, Wednesday nights on NBC. Visit the Facebook page now to learn more about the show and its stars.

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We have found your decorating haven. A vibrant, stressless destination filled with never-ending inspiration, friendly (free!) advice, and all the tools you need to make your next painting project a success. It’s called MyColortopia, where a welcoming community of DIY bloggers and fellow decorators are waiting to guide you through the painting process to colorful results you’ll love.

Now in addition to fabulous, hands-on tools like the My Life, My Colors color personality quiz, and the accessible Ask the Colortopia Team forum, MyColortopia is host to an all-new Show Your Colors section, featuring Before & After shots celebrating paint projects from readers like you. Check out some of these amazing makeovers now and get inspired — or start painting (and snapping!) and share your own!

We all know that regular workouts are the key to looking and feeling great — so why do most of us have such a hard time staying motivated? Experts and our favorite uberfit celebs share their secret all the time: mix it up!

Boot camp, lifting weights, cross-training — however you make the most of your workout, you want a shoe that lets you push your fitness limits. With Reebok RealFlex technology, you can move in perfect comfort with a lightweight, flexible shoe that offers protection and support while giving your feet the freedom to move the way they were designed to move.

Click here to learn more about Reebok RealFlex, shop a selection of cool colors and designs, and hear what else inspires singer/actress Jordin Sparks to keep meeting her fitness goals.

Looking to update an heirloom table with a new stain and varnish? Need the right tools and tips to check for lead before sanding? Eager to freshen up your outdoor living space — but now sure how? Well then grab your tool kit and hang on to your inspiration board, because your next home improvement adventure starts at 3M DIY.

With fun and functional projects, expert advice, creative ideas, and a smart, safety-first approach, 3M DIY is the ultimate meeting place for do-it-yourselfers who want to get things done the right way — with the right products.

And while we don’t exactly like leaving our projects up to chance, we love having the chance to potentially win free samples from 3M every week! Prizes include sanding pads, eyewear, respirators, earplugs, and more — all the essentials you need to kick-start a project safely.

To play, simply click here to answer a simple “yes” or “no” question each week. Then, sign in with Facebook or your 3M DIY account, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win. The sweepstakes is open now through Nov. 8, and thousands of samples are available to help you make your next DIY project a success.

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Home isn’t just the place where you live, it’s an ever-evolving space to discover and share what makes you unique. That’s the philosophy behind modern furniture and home decor retailer west elm; it’s also what makes them such a fantastic (and inspiring!) resource.

From the dining room to the kitchen, bedroom to bath, west elm collaborates with artisans around the world to offer authentic, approachable, and affordable designs you won’t find anywhere else. Impress guests at your next dinner party with handcrafted stoneware featuring its own distinct pattern. Make the most of every inch with a stylish storage bed frame. Get a little greener in the bathroom with organic cotton towels and eco-conscious catch-alls.

For folks in the Vancouver area, the pages of the west elm catalog are about to come to life, thanks to a new store opening on South Granville Street on September 13. Click here to get your 15% off coupon.

Like west elm Vancouver on Facebook to stay in the loop about the latest news, updates, and promotions, and be sure to stop by to experience the brand’s ever-inspiring collection first-hand!

It’s time to get real. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have retained the hair color we were born with. But that doesn’t mean we can’t (convincingly) fake it! With 30 shades to choose from, including the Salon Blends Collection, customized shades previously only available at the salon, the experts at John Frieda® Precision Foam Colour are here to save the day. Complete their Shade Selector to find the ideal shade of no-drip, rich foam hair color to cover up your grays and achieve salon-quality color at home! Between us gals, John Frieda® Precision Foam Colour will be our little secret — our secret to achieving and maintaining comparable hair to the strands we were born with!

Check out the Shade Selector to find your ideal shade of John Frieda® Precision Foam Colour today!

What's more fun than going to the gym? Creating an inspiration board featuring Reebok's awesome fitness gear and the person who inspired you to get fit, of course!

Entering is easy; simply follow the steps below and you and your fitness hero could win a girls' weekend in NYC for two, complete with a Reebok shopping spree and a starring role in an inspirational fitness video! Once you have created your board, don't forget to email reebokcontest@sugarinc.com with a link to your "My Fit Pinspiration" board.

Hurry, though, because the contest ends Sept. 6! Click here and start pinning!

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Hi, my name is Tina Haupert. I'm the blogger behind Carrots 'N' Cake and the author of Carrots 'N' Cake: Healthy Living One Carrot and Cupcake at a Time. I'm 32 years old and live on the South Shore of Massachusetts with my husband, Mal, and my adorable pug, Murphy. I love all things related to fitness and my favorite way to stay in shape is CrossFit. I just started taking classes this past December, but I am already hooked! I'm a Fitfluential Ambassador and my work has been featured in a number of national publications, including Health, Shape, Fitness, Boston Globe, People StyleWatch, Women's Day, Prevention, and Glamour. I'm also a weekly contributor to Health magazine's News & Views, and you can find me on Twitter and Pinterest.



Never heard of Julie Foucher? She's the women's runner-up of the 2012 CrossFit Games, which means she's the second "Fittest Woman on Earth." I actually had the chance to meet Julie at the 2012 CrossFit Games afterparty, and she was everything I expected and more. She was kind, humble, and sweet, and definitely a role model for female athletes everywhere. Julie works hard in every aspect of her life, and seeing this motivates me to become a better version of myself. Here are three reasons why Julie Foucher inspires me.

Keep reading for more tips on CrossFit and using Pinspiration for fitness.

Julie Fagan is the blogger behind Peanut Butter Fingers, a lighthearted blog that follows Julie's life as she strives to exercise regularly, eat (mostly) healthy, and enjoy life in Ocala, FL, with her husband and their crazy dog. Peanut Butter Fingers is updated multiple times a day with sweaty workouts, simple, healthy recipes, and random anecdotes from Julie's life as a freelance writer and blogger. Julie is a FitFluential Ambassador and her work and blog have been featured in national magazines, including SHAPE, Fitness, Glamour, Women's Day and Women's Health. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter

You know you've become a little too obsessed with a new pair of gym shoes when your dog gets excited every time you reach for them because she knows that means it is playtime! While I'm a sucker for the Reebok SmoothFlex Run sneakers (with the neon orange laces!), I think my dog, Sadie, may be an even bigger fan.

Keep reading for more tips on CrossFit and using Pinspiration for fitness.

The sport of fitness has arrived, and so has the sport of fashion. It seems that the sport of CrossFit has been popping up everywhere lately. Along with it, so has Reebok's new line of training shoes and workout-ready gear. I recently got my first pair of Reebok RealFlex Fusion TR shoes, designed to let your feet move in a natural way during training.



As a fitness professional who teaches multiple classes a day, I'm very picky about training shoes. These shoes do exactly what they claim to do with the lightweight, flexible design. They're very comfortable, which is key with workout shoes. The technology of the flex nodes allow for natural multidirectional movement.



The combination of the lightweight feel, along with the flexible support, is perfect for high-intensity classes and a variety of movement. I've been wearing them for step classes, BOSU classes, HIIT workouts, and even for weight training. They are currently on the top of my list for cross-training shoes, although I did just customize my own design for a new pair of CrossFit Nano 2.0 shoes. I can't wait to get my hands on those.

Keep reading for more tips on CrossFit and using Pinspiration for fitness.

Join O, The Oprah Magazine for a day of inspiration, motivation, and celebration — a day dedicated to you!

On Saturday, Oct. 20, O, The Oprah Magazine comes to life at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Join Oprah, Gayle King, Suze Orman, Dr. Phil, and more experts for a day you'll never forget! Click here to purchase tickets or learn more about this incredible event.

In the Sport of Fitness, you must be prepared for the unknown and the unknowable. "A key element to a fair test of fitness is the unknown. . . . Athletes can't train for what they don't know." (Source: CrossFit.) This is the philosophy of the CrossFit Games and a typical WOD (workout of the day) at your CrossFit local box.

Yes. I love it. I embrace it. But, what do I wear?!

My name is Courtney and I'm the author behind the blog Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life. I'm a 28-year-old personal trainer and former elementary school teacher. I live up in Upstate, NY, with my husband and high school sweetheart, Jay, and have lived here all of my life. When I'm not training, you'll most likely find me blogging, in the kitchen, or spending time with some of my favorite friends and family.

This past May, I was presented with the opportunity to visit the Reebok World Headquarters in Canton, MA, and my entire experience there was incredible. The Reebok team members were so friendly and super knowledgeable of their products, the Cross Fit WOD and cardio dance class were insanely awesome, and the generous goodies we received while visiting was pretty much the icing on the cake.

Continue reading about my experience at Reebok World HQ

We’ll be the first to agree that you deserve a little indulgence in your day. Being fabulous is hard work! The next time you pause your busy day to treat yourself to something sweet, grab your iPhone or Android, snap a pic of whatever decadent dish you're eating, and upload the pic to Instagram. Make sure to caption your crave-worthy dessert photo with the hashtag #RenuzitIndulgences to be entered for a chance to win a $2,000 gift card!

Renuzit®’s new Tempting Indulgences™ air fresheners are a guilt-free way to surround yourself with scrumptious-smelling scents. The collection features Chocolate Covered Cherries, Crème Brulee, and Red Velvet Cake. Because who wouldn’t want their home to smell warm and inviting with decadent scents of freshly made sweet treats.

Good luck!

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This giveaway has been extended through Friday, 8/6!

Hey California! You wouldn't fake fashion, so why would you choose to nourish your sun-kissed beach bod with anything else but real milk? Real California dairy milk is made of only two ingredients (milk and vitamin D3), creating the real, simple taste you know and love. Stand up for the real deal by helping GOT MILK? raise $50,000 for nonprofit organizations THINK Together, Bay Area Community Resources, and Central Valley Afterschool Foundation. Until Aug. 5, you can help support local community-based after-school education programs by purchasing a pair of limited-edition milk glasses. One milk glass shows a short list of the ingredients, including vitamin D3, that are found in real dairy milk, and the other features a long list of ingredients like soybeans, water, zinc gluconate, and carrageenan, that make up imitation milk. The difference is clear.

Get your set for just $15 today, and remember, 100 percent of the sales go directly to community organizations in your area to support nutrition education programs in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and Fresno. Cheers!

Extra-long sheets for your dorm room bed? Check. Shower caddy, sandals, and monogrammed towel for the community bathroom? Check. Breakfast at Tiffany's-inspired eye mask so you can sleep alongside two busy-as-bees roommates? Check. While you're adding all these college-bound items to your pin board on Pinterest, don't forget to add the most important back-to-school must have to your collection — an elegantly designed laptop that’ll power your imagination. The new Sony® VAIO® T Ultrabook™ is thin and light, so it won't weigh you down while you're running across campus to Comm 101. This laptop could be yours by entering Sony VAIO's Back-to-School Must Haves Pinterest Contest.
To Enter:

1. Follow @Sony on Pinterest
2. Create a Pinterest Board titled "Back-to-School Must Haves"
3. Build out your board with all your "Back-to-School Must Haves" including at least one Sony product
4. Hashtag each of your pins with #Sony
5. Leave a comment on this post with a link to your "Back-to-School Must Haves" board

Good luck!

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Actress and EMA Young Hollywood Board member Emmanuelle Chriqui recently partnered with Green Works to bring awareness to The Reverse Graffiti Project, an epic urban cleaning initiative that reaches beyond the surface. Armed with the plant-based Green Works products, Japanese muralist Mr. Kiji transformed a busy (and very dirty) LA underpass into a beautiful work of art. If Green Works products can erase years of pollution to reveal eye-catching works of art, then imagine what it can do in your home.

Check out the Q&A below with Emmanuelle to learn more about this revolutionary project.

The campaign is all about small, everyday choices making a big impact. What are some of the ways you do this in your day-to-day routine?
I think small changes can be the most realistic because it can ease people in if they are just taking their first steps to be more environmentally conscious. I drive a hybrid car, recycle, take my reusable shopping bags to the store, buy organic and local, avoid using bottled water, among other steps.

The Reverse Graffiti Gallery includes installations from a LA underpass to the Broadway Tunnel in San Francisco; which is your favorite?
I think they are all pretty amazing, and I love the fact that you created art by removing the dirt from the walls in an environmentally sustainable way.

Do you have any tips for people who are wanting to make a change but don't know where to start?
Everyone should try the things they are comfortable with – and home is a good place to start. We have daily green tips on www.ema-online.org to help get you started.

Want more info on The Reverse Graffiti Gallery? Like Green Works on Facebook and watch the video above to see Mr. Kiji in action.