A few weeks back, I was asked to try out and review Organic Ceremonial Grade Green Tea Matcha from Kiss Me Organics. The ceremonial grade tea has a vibrant green color, slightly sweet flavor and smooth finish. It has 137 times the antioxidants of brewed green tea, and is a mood enhancer. It also helps mental focus. I normally have review like this done a lot quicker, but it got lost in the Christmas shuffle. I also wanted to use the milk frother (review coming shortly) with it as well before I posted my review. I had some shipping issues with the frother, so it knocked it further back. For this tea, you only use a little bit because it is very strong. I used barely a teaspoon the first time, and it was almost too strong for me. I’ve since figured out how much I like. You also want to probably use a small whisk in order to make sure it all mixes into the water. I had the best luck with the frother. I noticed a large taste difference between this and other matcha tea. Since it’s ...
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Product Review – Garcinia Cambogia Advanced & Slender Cleanse Advance
A few weeks back, I received a bottle each of Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract & Slender Cleanse Advance from Team Innovations Labs to test out and review. The Garcinia Cambogia burns fat and suppresses appetite, while the Slender Cleanse Advance gently cleanses you system of toxins and build up from the walls of your colon and intestines. I’ve tried another brand of Garcinia Cambogia before and had an unpleasant time of it with horrible stomach cramps. I wasn’t sure is this was going to do anything, but I hoped that maybe the blend would be different from the last. A big issue I ran into was that the directions on the bottle differ from what they tell you on the Amazon page. The bottle tells to take two capsules daily on the Carcina Cambogia, while the site says to take two capsules three times daily. I stuck with what the bottle said. For the Cleanse, you take one capsule thirty minutes before you eat, twice daily. There were no instructions as far as if you take them ...
Book Review – The Jack Stenhouse Mysteries by Frank A. Ruffolo
The Jack Stenhouse Mysteries by Frank A. Ruffolo is a murder mystery novel containing to novellas. In the first story, The Shadow of Death, we meet Jack, a detective with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He’s gruff, prickly, and loves women. He is called in to investigate the discovery of the body of a woman found on the beach. The victim was killed with Black Mamba venom, which is incredibly rare. As more bodies begin to turn up, Jack finds himself dealing with a conspiracy with far reaching implications. In the second story, The Saturnalian Affect, Jack & DiDi have hit the Big Apple. In order to get his feet wet with the New York police, Jack is given a pair of cold cases. However, they may not be a cold as everyone thought. Before he knows it, he’s on the hunt for a killer obsessed with Greek mythology and only kills during the Feast of Saturnalin. The copy I received was an ARC copy, so there will probably be some changes to the final, published copy. Both stories were ...
Book Review – Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
Vampire Vacation is the first book in The V V Inn series by C.J. Ellisson. It’s an adult urban fantasy/erotica featuring vampires, werewolves, and very adult situations…making this for readers 18 years and older. Vivian runs an inn in a remote area of Alaska and caters to a very unique clientele: vampires looking for a little rest & relaxation. It also doesn’t hurt that she has a way to make their fantasies and deepest desires come true while they are there (due to telepathic abilities she has to keep hidden). However, right before a large group of guests arrive, someone is murdered in one of the rooms. While juggling solving the murder and entertaining guests, she realizes that everyone is in danger from an old enemy. Will she be able to stop the killer without revealing her powers to her guests? This was definitely a very different read than what I am used to reviewing. I was hit with very graphic sex scenes within the first few pages, and it stayed that way until well into ...
Product Review – Copper Wear Knee Sleeve
A few weeks back, I was sent a Copper Wear Knee Sleeve to try out and review. It’s an ‘As Seen On TV’ product and they make an entire line of copper clothing and supports. The design incorporates specially formulated high-performance nylon, and is impregnated with heat-conducting copper fibers. This helps necessary blood flow and provides essential joint compression. As with the previous copper knee product I tested, I got a Large (17 1/2"-19"). It was very comfortable, and not insanely tight like the other. In fact, it was almost a little loose sometimes depending on how much my leg is swelling for the day. I can wear it all day and it doesn’t make my skin sweat or get itchy. It’s also great for compression and my knee does feel better when I’m wearing it. Now, on to the big question: Is it better because of the copper? I can’t really say one way or another. I’ve got several compression & support sleeves lying around, and I use them all depending on what is going on with my ...
Product Review – Copper Fit Compression Sleeve
A few weeks ago, I was sent a Copper Fit Compression Sleeve to test out and review. It’s made with lightweight antimicrobial performance fabric infused with the highest quality copper, and provides comfortable compression for support and extended wear. It helps improve circulation, prevents strain and speeds healing. I’ve heard a lot over the years about copper having healing/health properties, and this is the first time I’ve tried a product with copper in it. I opted for the knee sleeve since I’m always looking for something to help with the fluid buildup & lingering pain in my right knee (which has occurred daily to some extent since I had the knee surgery a few years back). The first think I noticed right away was that the upper band was very tight on my thigh. I even went back and re-measured to make sure that I got the right size, a Large (17 1/2"-19"), which I did. I was able to wear it for a little bit, but had to take it off 15 to 20 minutes later after my leg ...