A few weeks ago, I was sent a UV Light. It’s a blacklight flashlight that you can use to find pet stains, ‘people stains’ in hotel rooms, or any other marks that you wouldn’t normally be able to see. The UV light is the size of a small flashlight and has a very bright beam. I tried it out in my kitchen first. I didn’t see much aside from the areas around the cupboard handles and where I hadn’t cleaned the stove up. There were several spots on the floor that showed up where there were old paint stains. It showed up red and freaked me out at first until I realized what they were. The big test came when were went on vacation. We rented a condo down in Port Aransas. We weren’t overlay impressed with the place because they misrepresented it a bit on the site. That first evening, I decided to run the UV light around in the kitchen. Unfortunately, it lit up like a Christmas tree…so I am assuming that the staff doesn’t really clean it up too good between renters. We scrubbed everything ...
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Book Review – Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer by Aldo Fynn
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer is a kid’s story by Aldo Fynn. It’s geared for ages 8 to 12. Iggy Rose is horribly bullied on a daily basis, even by his teachers. After having his once possession, a ring, taking by King Naysayer, he finds out who he really is and winds up going on fantastical adventure. The story is very imaginative and well written. You sympathize with Iggy right from the start, being that he seems to be the only person with any sort of moral compass. Everyone else thinks its okay to lie, cheat and do whatever they want. Since he is so drastically different, he is bullied as a way to break him enough to conform…and for the bullies own personal amusement. He is affected in the beginning but as his character develops, he realizes that the bullies were wrong and he gains confidence. All of the other characters were also well written and developed. The plot moves along well too. The illustrations by Richie Vicencio are also very good and help bring scenes to ...
#BouqLove Updated w/ Review & Pics
I just updated the #BouqLove post with my review of the lovely flowers I received as well as some pictures. You can read it here. These make a great gift for any occasion and are well worth the price. Visit The Bougs so you can start spreading some #BouqLove too. ...
Product Review – Garcinia Cambogia HCA from Healthy Bastards
A few months back, I was sent two bottles of Garcinia Cambogia HCA from Healthy Bastards. Healthy Bastards is a healthy living company that provides assorted weight loss products that are GMO-free, Vegan, and contain no fillers or binders. Garcinia Cambogia HCA is their most popular product and is a natural fat burner. I’m always looking for different products to try to help get of both fluid and extra weight, so I thought this might be something good to try. However, I ended up with very mixed results. When I first started taking it, I followed the dosage on the bottle. I didn’t notice much of a difference at first, but after a few days I saw a very slight decrease in my weight. This kept up for two or so weeks, but then I started having random stomach cramps and slight nausea. I ignored it & didn’t think much of it. The following day, after eating lunch, I suddenly got very shaky and dizzy. Within a few minutes, I was throwing up. I wrote it off as some bad food, but the ...
Book Review – Night Chill by Jeff Gunhus
Night Chill is the first adult novel by Jeff Gunhus. He has previously written the young adult series The Templar Chronicles. Jack Tremont moves this family to Western Maryland in an attempt to restart his life after a terrible accident. However, he finds his family caught in a nightmare when a man targets his youngest daughter in hopes to strengthen an ancient, dark power. As Jack digs deeper into the past of the town, he discovers a dark secret that reaches farther than he could ever imagine. Unable to trust anyone, how far will he go to save his daughter? Unlike his previous novels, this one is definitely not for kids. It is very dark, and focuses on a group of people doing sacrificial rituals in order to gain immortality. It was fast paced and very well written. The supernatural, mystery and horror all meshing into a very thrilling book and I wasn’t able to put down. The character development is exceptional and the plot never loses steam. You can’t help but feel for Jack while ...
How Andrew Got His Spots Book Review & Giveaway
How Andrew Got His Spots is a children’s book by Louis Lintvelt. Mrs. Lintvelt has always enjoyed reading since she was young, and her two year old daughter is a source of constant inspiration for her stories. The story follows a giraffe named Andrew who is upset that he doesn't have spots. The giraffe goes for a walk and asks several animals that he happens upon how they got their spots. Each animal has a different story, but hearing them only makes Andrew sadder. While taking a nap, the sunlight streams down and gives him his spots. Like the previous story I reviewed by Mrs. Lintvelt, my daughter really liked it. She loved the part about the fairy giving the ladybug it's spots. The artwork by Julie Sneeden is wonderful. Overall, the story is very cute and is a very enjoyable children's book. It's available in several formats on Amazon. You can follow Mrs. Lintvelt at her Author Blog, on Goodreads & Google+, or through her Newsletter Sign-Up. * Blog Tour Giveaway ...