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    Home » Special Features » Giveaways

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands

    Published: Apr 30, 2018 · Modified: Dec 5, 2020 by Tamara Kelly · 23 Comments

    Recently I was contacted by Moogly reader Tracy Giannini, who told me all about how she maintains her hand health - so important to avid crocheters and knitters! And wanting to spread the happiness, Tracy has provided a copy of the book, Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands, and a set of the Small Health Balls it uses, for a Moogly Giveaway!

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands Giveaway on Moogly! Open worldwide, ends 5/14/18 at 12:15am Central US time.Disclaimer: I was provided materials for review, but all opinions are my own. Materials for review provided by Tracy Giannini, with shipping for this giveaway provided by Moogly. This post includes affiliate links.

    Turns out, Tracy's Pilates instructor, Angela Kneale, is the author of this book! So she's learned first hand how great the massages in Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands are for tight arms and hand muscles. You can also get natural supplements and minerals at La Weekly.

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - the Small Health Balls

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands begins by sharing some of the science behind the anatomy and care of our hands. It's so easy to take for granted how amazing they are, and how hard they work for us!

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - the science behind the hands

    And then it's time to get to the relaxation! There are several guidelines given in Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - including choosing only movements that feel comfortable, begin with light pressure and increase gradually, and be gentle with yourself!

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - palm massage

    Essentially, the balls are used as a form of self-massage, making it easier to pinpoint the areas that need help - without exhausting the other hand in the process!

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - side of hand massage

    I practiced several of the moves myself and noticed they made my hands feel better right away. And I was so happy to see that the balls are latex free! Latex allergies are so common these days, and I have a very mild one myself.

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - finger massage

    But wait, there's more! (heh) There are targeted massages in Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands for the forearms (another area often affected by crochet and knitting!), as well as the neck, shoulders, back, and upper arms, and chest.

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - arm massage

    All of which can affect our hands of course - and are greatly affected in turn by what we do with our hands! One of the things I learned in this book is how the hands themselves don't have muscles - just tendons. So our arm muscles work twice as hard as I realized!

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - neck massage

    Healthy, happy hands are so important to all of us, and as crocheters and knitters, we put them through a lot. So I'm super excited to be giving away a copy of Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands and a set of Small Health Balls to one lucky winner! Thank you so much to Tracy Giannini for sponsoring this giveaway - be sure to leave her your thanks in the comments too!

    Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands - an at a glance guide to all the movements shown within

    Want to buy a set and enter the giveaway for a friend? Click here to purchase Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands and the Small Health Balls on Amazon!

    The Ball Rolling for Happy Healthy Hands Giveaway on Moogly is open Worldwide and ends 5/14/2018 at 12:15 am Central US time. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.  Good luck, all!

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    1. 1

      Lindsey

      April 30, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      These look wonderful. A quality hook can help with hand fatigue but having another way to keep your hands healthy before and after they get sore is outstanding.

      These would be a great way to wind down after the “one more row” of a blanket pattern before bed!

      Reply
    2. 2

      Michelle Alkerton

      April 30, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      I would love to win this book and small health balls. With my progressive multiple sclerosis affecting my hands more than ever I haven't been able to crochet this year. Maybe these balls would help! Thanks for the opportunity.
      Stay inspired!

      Reply
    3. 3

      Camellia Stadts

      April 30, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      At 62 years old I am still very much an active knitter and crocheter but have been finding it harder to do as much as the years go by due to stiffness in my hands. I would love to win the Ball Rolling Book & Small Health Balls Package!!

      Reply
    4. 4

      Chris lopez

      April 30, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      As much as I love winning yarn and other goodies, this has got to be the best giveaway ever for any crocheter or knitter! Definitely adding this to my wish list!!

      Reply
    5. 5

      Candace augustine

      April 30, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      I have carpal tunnel and arthritis. As such, I have had to cut way back on my crocheting and knitting (waaahhh.) Would these help with this? Would love to win these and try to find out

      Reply
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      Mearla VanDenBerg

      May 01, 2018 at 12:34 am

      Thank you, Tracy, for sponsoring this giveaway! SO wonderful! I was in a car accident in 1984 & had a broken right collarbone. Ever since that wreck, I have problems with my arm & hand going numb, especially after crocheting a lot. I believe that this package would make a huge difference for me!

      Reply
    7. 7

      Kathleen

      May 01, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Tamara and Tracy, thank you for introducing a great resource (and the opportunity to win an excellent prize!). I'm always eager to improve my arsenal of self care tools and strategies, and am excited about how easy and portable the method seems to be.
      Thank you, again.

      Reply
    8. 8

      Lori S.

      May 01, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      This book is one every crocheter & knitter should add to their library. Although I do hand/arm & shoulder exercises before,during and after crocheting or knitting. I still feel a tightness in my forearms. I would love to win this, but if not I will be definitely buying a copy (an early birthday present😊). Thanks for the free giveaway and good luck to all!

      Reply
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      Jamie Herron

      May 03, 2018 at 11:26 am

      Thank you, Tracy Giannini, for sponsoring the GIVEAWAY, and thank you, Moogly, for GIVING IT AWAY~ I look forward to doing ball exercises from now on!

      Reply
    10. 10

      Jean

      May 03, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Thank you for the giveaway! I've had two episodes of hand pain after knitting too long using plant fiber, especially linen. Ouch! I'd love to have the book and balls to use to keep my hands in good shape.

      Reply
    11. 11

      Debd94

      May 03, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks for the giveaway. This looks like just what I need for painful thumbs and wrists.

      Reply
    12. 12

      grace

      May 03, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Tracy and Tamara, thanks so much for doing this. It would go great with Carson D's book!

      Reply
    13. 13

      Sue jackson

      May 05, 2018 at 9:25 am

      My daughter has MS and has little use of her left hand. Maybe this would help her.

      Reply
    14. 14

      Shelley C

      May 05, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      I would just love to be able to relax my hands with this method. I've had surgeries and many therapies for my hands while I was working. And now that I'm retired, the crocheting is a real problem at times. My hands need all the help they can get! Thanks

      Reply
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      Mary Ann Sines

      May 06, 2018 at 7:14 am

      As many mentioned I think this is a wonderful bit of knowledge. Thank you for presenting this product. I would love it and I believe my 86 year old friend who has hands that fall asleep or feel like they are burning while knitting prayer shawls for hospice could benefit form them.
      Will this product be sold in stores or at STITCHES MIDWEST ?

      Reply
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        Tamara Kelly

        May 07, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Hi Mary Ann! That I don't know - but it seems like it should be!

        Reply
      • 17

        Josh

        May 08, 2018 at 11:35 am

        Hi Mary Ann, thanks for your interest! You can purchase the book and/or balls online at our website here:
        https://www.optp.com/Ball-Rolling-for-Happy-Healthy-Hands

        --OPTP; book publisher

        Reply
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      Deb

      May 06, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      Wow I would love to win these my hands really take a tool when I crochet and knit. If these could make a difference I would love it. I had my thumb operated on years ago because a tendon went bad. Very painful. And I also had corpral tunnel in my hands. I love to crochet and knit even thought it takes me forever because I have to stop a lot.

      Reply
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      Nadia van Straaten

      May 12, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      Dear Moogly,

      How do we go about ordering these if we are not the lucky winner? I started crocheting when I was 10 and I'm 34 now, 24 years of crocheting takes a toll on one's hands. Arthritis is keeping up slowly and I would think this would be very good for the arthritis pain.?

      Thanks

      Reply
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        Tamara Kelly

        May 14, 2018 at 10:17 am

        Hi Nadia! Here's a link! https://amzn.to/2KdgPUB 😀

        Reply
    18. 21

      Ann

      May 12, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Tracy, thank you for sponsoring this giveaway! These are an interesting idea. I didn't realize how sore my hands get until I started taking an ASL class recently and using my hands in unfamiliar ways. It make sense that we stitchers should be massaging and stretching our hands and forearms. I know I want to continue my hobby until well I to old age!

      Reply
    19. 22

      Maria T

      May 12, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      I find my hands cramping at times, this would be a great tool to use to ease some discomfort. thank you for sharing the book and the possible chance of winning this book and these balls

      Reply
    20. 23

      Kathy

      May 12, 2018 at 11:49 pm

      What a great way to keep your hands healthy and flexible! Thank you very much for the giveaway!

      Reply

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