Mighty Pops by Sunsella - Set of 6 Silicone Ice Pop Molds Review

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SUNSELLA ICE POPS

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***My Personal Review***

Totally love this product!  I was really surprised when I opened up my box and saw how big they were - I would say at least double the size of any ice pops you can buy in the store :)  Plus they are made of the silicone which means they are rubbery - so when your kids eat the ice pops they don't slip out of their hands - they can hold onto them and chow down and then you can wash and reuse!  I got a bit creative today and fused 2 of my product reviews because I had gotten a water enhancer sample.  So I used that water to make my pops and it was lemonade flavor.  Worked like a charm and the pops were amazingly good!  My daughter who is 7 helped me and she had an absolute blast and kept asking me "are they done yet?"  So when they WERE done, I got one out and we both tried it and it was great!  You can make small pops and only fill the molds half full for smaller children or you can go BIG and give them a great big ice pop!  She loved it and I am so excited because I don't like her to have a lot of extra sugar and we all know those purchased pops have a LOT of sugar in them.  This way I can use flavored water which she loves and I could just color it and she wouldn't know the difference!  I can DECIDE what my child gets in her ice pop :)

The molds themselves come in a package of 6 and as I said they are high grade silicone, very rubbery and not slippery.  They are large molds and they come with caps that you just press on top once you fill them so that they don't make a mess.  However, I found a way to freeze them without any special items - I just used 2 cups and sat the molds in them, 3 per cup and filled them while they were standing up, had my daughter put the tops on and we sat them in the freezer!  We had a blast doing this review together, she was thrilled to help mommy out and the results were superb.

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Vacay Water Enhancer Review

 

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***My Personal Review***

I am SO excited about this water enhancer!  I got a little creative using it today.  I decided to make some ice pops using another product I received for a review and put the flavored water in the pops :)  It was just as easy to use as any of the other brands, and I really like the packaging - I received a packet that was resealable and it had enough for 10 full 8 oz. servings of lemonade enhanced water.  And when they say "enhanced" - this product is NOT like any of the others I have seen on the market.  This product is infused with ingredients to help reduce stress, anxiety and create the "Vacay" feeling.  It worked great for me, I have pretty severe anxiety and thought how cool would it be to have an ice pop with this?  Something nice and "vacation-like".  So I made the water and tried it - this has an amazing flavor!  It tastes just like regular lemonade but I thought it was much better than some of the brands on the market right now.  Visit their website and order one today!

So the ice pops set and I got them out and tried them - AMAZING!  I gave it a little time and definitely felt a little more calm so I can say that the stress reducer ingredients work.  It totally gives you the sweet feeling of just closing your eyes and being on a beach!  I need that like every second of every day!  I will definitely be checking into their other flavors to see how they all taste!  But I love this water enhancer and recommend that you try some and see how well it works for you :)  If it can even get you through a rough day it's worth it!

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1.00mm 540 Needles Derma Roller by Petunia Skincare Review

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PETUNIA DERMA ROLLER

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***My Personal Review***

What an amazing product this is!  I have already gotten to try 2 of Petunia Skincare's products and loved them - this is something I have never tried before so when it came up I applied.  I didn't exactly know what a derma roller was, but it is an item that can help fix your skin without expensive surgeries.  It firms and tightens the skin by stimulating collagen and elastin production.  It can help with scars and stretch marks and also stimulate hair growth.  How much money do we hear about people spending each year on cosmetic surgery and laser treatments?  Well all that could be saved with this one item.  And they have a lot of different options on the amount of needles - the product I recieved has 540 teeny tiny stainless steel needles - STAINLESS STEEL.  Which means they won't get rusty and there is no risk of infection.

I have a very bad problem with acne and oily skin on my face - I am only 38 but have a disabled child and it's definitely taken it's toll on me.  I would never go for any treatments because to me that is just a waste of money - your skin is what it is and who needs to worry about looking younger?  Just be who you are - that is my belief.  After using this for a few days I noticed a slight change in my acne level, it had lessened.  I really don't have wrinkles or lines so I devided to try it on some stretch marks from my pregnancy 8 years ago - not a huge change but it's only been a few days so I didn't expect miracles.  But the nice part is that I can use it on any part of my body :)  I also received a free ebook along with this product that contained a lot of helpful information.  So when you purchase this you can choose what amount of needles you would like and you get not only the ebook for free, but also a complete 30 day money back guarantee!  I am very impressed by Petunia Skincare products, and I will continue to use them.

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Avian by Nicole Conway Blog Tour, Guest Post and Giveaway :)

Title: Avian (The Dragonrider Chronicles #2)

Publication date: August 26, 2014

Publisher: Month9Books, LLC.

Author: Nicole Conway

What kind of power is lurking inside him?

After a year of training to become a dragonrider, Jaevid Broadfeather has been sent home to rest during a three-month interlude. But when he returns to find the king drake has chosen Beckah Derrick as his new rider, Jaevid realizes something big is about to happen. Every fiber of his being is pushed to the breaking point as Jaevid battles through his avian year, preparing for the final graduation test of the battle scenario. But there is more standing in his way than a few pushups and fancy sword moves.

Jaevid must face a new fear as he is tormented by a gruesome nightmare of a mysterious gray elf warrior murdering the royal family of Maldobar. It seems obvious to him that this is some kind of message about how the war started long ago—until Felix assures him the king is very much alive. With his strange powers growing stronger by the day, and that violent dream replaying in his mind every night, Jaevid no longer wonders if he will pass his avian year or not . . . he wonders if he will even survive it.

The truth will soon be set loose.

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ABOUT NICOLE CONWAY:

Nicole is the author of the children’s fantasy series, THE DRAGONRIDER CHRONICLES, about a young boy’s journey into manhood as he trains to become a dragonrider. She has completed the first two books in the series, and is now working on the third and final book.

Originally from a small town in North Alabama, Nicole moves frequently due to her husband’s career as a pilot for the United States Air Force. She received a B.A. in English with a concentration in Classics from Auburn University, and will soon attend graduate school.

She has previously worked as a freelance and graphic artist for promotional companies, but has now embraced writing as a full-time occupation.

Nicole enjoys hiking, camping, shopping, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves watching children’s movies and collecting books. She lives at home with her husband, two cats, and dog.

Author Links:  Website | Twitter | Facebook

Guest Post:

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers? 

To My Readers

First of all, I’d like to thank you all so much for all your support. So many of you have gone out of your way to send me emails, leave comments and reviews, and even draw fanart for The Dragonrider Chronicles. I appreciate each and every gesture! Knowing there are people out there who love these books as much as I do is truly rewarding and humbling. It’s validation of a lifelong dream, and I could never thank you all enough for that. You have to know that each time I get a message, tweet, or Facebook comment about these books, it absolutely makes my day!

Second, I’d like to apologize for the cliffhanger . . . sort of. I’m sorry it had to end that way! I always try to leave my endings in a way that makes me excited to start the next book, so that hopefully you’ll feel the same way when you read it. But I promise not to leave you all hanging like that at the end of the series! I’m not that cruel!

Lastly, I want to extend a hand to my readers young and old to engage with me about these books. I don’t want to be some standoff entity. I wrote these books for young readers, and so answering their questions and hearing their opinions is invaluable to me! I love hearing from my fans, and I’m always happy to talk to them. So if you see me at a conference, book signing, at Starbucks (usually on Friday or Saturday nights), or even at the grocery store—please don’t hesitate to stop me and talk to me! I’m never too busy to talk about books.

Thank you all again for reading! See you again in volume three!

Giveaway Information:  Winner will be drawn September 26, 2014

·  Four (4) winners will receive a digital copy of Avian by Nicole Conway (INT)

·  One (1) winner will receive a digital copy of Avian by Nicole Conway AND a $10 Amazon Gift Card or B&N Gift Card – Winner’s Choice (INT)

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Adovia Sulfur Soap for Acne, Blackheads and Oily Skin with Dead Sea Salt - 100% Natural Review

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ADOVIA SULFUR SOAP

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***My Personal Review***

This is about the 5th product from Adovia that I have been lucky enough to try and again I was not let down with this soap.  I tried one other Dead Sea Salt soap but it did not contain the sulfur.  This had a very nice smell to it, I was surprised because we all know sulfur is supposed to smell like rotten eggs.  Soaps up very nicely and does not leave a residue on your skin.  Contains SO many minerals and I can tell you from using these products that Dead Sea Salts are absolutely amazing!  My skin has never felt so clean from using a soap - even the most expensive soaps and skincare items.

This particular soap contains sulfur which has lots of great properties that a lot of people including me are not aware of.  Did you know sulfur has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties?  I didn't know that!  And I know that the reason this soap is so wonderful is due to the Dead Sea Salts but it also contains olive oil and aloe vera, both items which are very good for your skin and can leave it feeling soft and clean.  Once again I have to say that I HIGHLY recommend any of Adovia's products including this one and I would suggest that you go straight to Amazon and pick up the entire line of Adovia products including their Dead Sea Salt Deep Hair Conditioner!  Absolutely amazing :)

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Natural Sleep X - The All-in-One Natural Sleep Aid Review

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Natural Sleep X

#naturalsleepx

http://naturalsleepx.com/

***My Personal Review***

Who suffers from sleep problems ... raise your hands?  Okay so almost everyone!  Yeah me too.  I also suffer from terrible anxiety so I take all kinds of meds to help that because I figure it's better to get my sleep and be calm than be a basketcase and never sleep.  But I am always looking for natural ways to help myself to try and get off of those meds.  So when this promotion came up I was thrilled to be approved!  I decided to take myself off of my regular sleep meds for a week to try this.  For me that is HUGE because I literally cannot go without my sleep meds, and I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able to sleep, worried about side effects, yep anxiety!  But I need not have worried - this is an amazing product and it is all natural. 

I could not believe that this worked as well as it did - I was impressed from the first night, I got sleepy without the "zombie-like" feeling of the depressing of my nervous system.  I am one of those people that literally cannot shut my mind off and that is the reason I cannot get to sleep.  I will lay there for hours if I don't have something.  This worked like a charm and it has a lot of the ingredients that I have heard worked great to help promote sleep like Valerian Root, Passion Flower, Melatonin and Chamomile.  Now I have tried Melatonin and Chamomile tea, but always separately.  Apparently the total combination of these ingredients is the key to it!  I did not experience any side effects with this product and I am excited to see if it keeps working for me.  The best part?  It is non-addictive which we all know is great considering the severity of this problem among prescription sleep meds.  If you have trouble sleeping grab a bottle and test it out :)

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DBGallery Review + Giveaway

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http://www.dbgallery.com/

***My Personal Review***

The BEST photo program I have ever encountered!  I have had Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, all the popular brands but DBGallery is awesome compared to those - it is without a doubt the easiest way I have found to keep and sort all my photos.  I have thousands of pics on my computer and I never have went through them and sorted them, so needless to say when I need to find something I have to go through 25 folders.  After downloading and installing the program it immediately asks if you want to start importing your photos and you can choose what you want in the program.  So it took about 30 minutes to import all of mine but that wasn't bad, it runs in the background without causing other programs to crash or slow down.  I didn't even know it was still running!

Another awesome aspect - GPS.  If your pics have a location embedded in them you can bring up a map of where ALL your pics are from!  So if you went to many different places and have pics from them all, this will sort them on the map - totally awesome :)  It also has a place where all of your images will be put onto the page and each will have it's own "information" above it.   There are just so many more parts of this program I haven't even been able to get to yet but from what I have seen you can edit your photos easily all in one place - and unlike some photo programs you don't have to go through and open each one every time - you import all your pics and it stores them and all you have to do is choose from the list :)  I think this program is amazing and I believe it could become the next great photo program, we just have to get the word out!

My sponsor is amazing and has offered one lucky reader the DB Gallery program!  Just enter using the widget below :)

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