2:32 AM is the debut novel by young adult author Emily Ford. The story is about a teenager named Cat, who has been picked to carry of the legacy of a 700 year-old Djinn (genie). As she finds herself thrust into the world of genies, she has to deal with both her normal life & the ramifications of what her very long future holds.I was very excited to be asked to review this book, since the general storyline is different from much of what is available for young adults today. My sister-in-law is in middle school and you wouldn’t believe how hard it is to find books for her that doesn’t have rampant sex, violence & language in them. It is even harder to find something that isn’t a Twilightknockoff. As I have mentioned in past book reviews, I am by no means a professional author. Aside from product reviews, some poetry & a newspaper article, I have never been published. I greatly admire anyone who is able to get an entire novel written out. It can be a very long and difficult ...
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Product Review – Red Envelope
I was recently invited to try out Red Envelop, another sister site to both Pro Flowers and Shari’s Berries which I have reviewed in the past. Red Envelope is a gift site that carries unique items along with several items from its sister sites. Like the other sites, the layout is the same and very easy to navigate. You can search for gift items according to who you are buying it for (for him, for her, ect…), and then break it down the type of item (outdoor, toys, ect…). There are a wide range of very unique item to choose from, including wooden watchers, electronic gadgets & personalized items. I browsed through the Anniversary Gifts for Him, since our anniversary is next month. It only took me a few minutes to find a very neat magnetic light that he can use on his grill. Normally, I would have a line to the item, but it has since sold out and I cannot find it on the site now. I received the gift about a week later, several days sooner that it was scheduled. I’ve hidden it the ...
Product Review – Sun Shadz
I was recently sent a sample of Sun Shadz. Sun Shasz is an all-natural micronized mineral sunscreen developed specifically for the scalp by Monimay. It comes in a variety of colors (called Hair Shadz), to match your hair and can also be used to cover up your roots between coloring. I received the clear. I was very interested in this one due to the amount of time I am outside during the summer. My scalp always seems to get sunburnt pretty bad, especially when working out in the yard. To use Sun Shadz, all you do it brush it on. There is a brush attached to the bottle, which looks like a make-up brush. It’s quick and easy. I noticed that it gave my hair some extra volume and didn’t irritate my skin. I haven’t gotten to be outside much, since it’s not quite spring yet, but I look forward to using it soon. Plus, since it’s SPF 15 & safe for all ages, my daughter can use it too. Overall, this is a pretty nifty product. However, the only downside is the price. It ...
Smile Brilliant! Review and Giveaway [ENDED]
A few weeks ago, I was sent a Smile Brilliant LED Teeth Whitening System. This is a professional grade system that is easy and only takes about 20 to thirty minutes to do it. My teeth are constantly stained since I drink a lot of tea. I hate messing with the white strips because they always seem to slide off and don’t really do much. Needless to say, I was very eager to try this one out. The kit came with a tray that covers your teeth, whitening gel pen, additional brush, and an LED activation light. The system is very simple and only takes a few minutes to apply. On the first use, you need to pop the brush tip off the pen and use the end of the extra brush to press in the seal that’s in the brush tip. This opens up the tip so that the gel comes out. After that, simply slap the tip back into place and apply the gel to your teeth. Then all you need to do is put the tray in, and then put the LED in (holding it between your lips). You can take the LED out after 20 minutes, if ...
Product Review – ProFlowers
I was recently invited to try out ProFlowers, a sister site to Shari’s Berries (which I reviewed last month). As the name implies, ProFlowers sends out a huge selection of plants & flowers…as well as many of the delicious items found on Shari’s Berries. The layout of the site is pretty much the same as Shari’s Berries, so it is very easy to navigate. You can search the site or go through the various tabs. I started my search with the Valentines Gifts for Him section and found both of my items quickly. I ordered the Charmed in Love Bamboo and the White& Chocolate Mousse Cake. Checkout was a breeze and I was able to pay via PayPal. I also took advantage of the free shipping offer from FreeShipping.com. (If you are not a member, you can also get coupons good for ProFlowers here: http://www.proflowers.com/coupon-codes.aspx.) I set up the shipping so that I would receive both items the day before Valentines (13th). I was surprised with a note in my email on the 11th ...
Product Review – Sencha Shots
A while back, I was asked to try out Sencha Shots, small cans of very concentrated tea that are healthy for you. Sencha Shots are made by ITO EN. ITO EN is a company who cares about the environment and social responsibility. We recycle our used tea leaves from production and upcycle them to make park benches, uniforms, pens and more. We work with Whole Foods Non-profit Whole planet to alleviate poverty in the developing worlds, and much more. These shorts are high in caffeine and are intended to be used as a coffee or espresso replacement. I was sent two flavors, green and oolong. I had a lot of difficulty with this one due to shipping issues and poor communication with the company. As with all reviews done through Tomoson, you are given a few weeks to receive the product and get the review done. If you go past the deadline, it’s late and it drops your rating. After over three weeks of waiting, I hadn’t received my samples. I contacted the rep through Tomoson several times and ...