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None Like Him Book Review

May 10, 2016 By Thaleia 3 Comments

I am very hesitant to agree to do book reviews of any kind because I seem to never have the time to read. We are so busy going about life’s craziness that reading has taken backseat for me. I really do enjoy relaxing with a good book but trying to justify the time to do so is hard when my to-do list seems never ending.

I remembered to grab my copy of None Like Him a couple of weeks ago when we headed out of town for another blog event for my oldest two children. I asked my hubby to drive one way so that I could take some time to relax and read. I was pulled into Jen Wilkin’s book right away from the introduction. I could tell right away that she got me and I could relate to what she had to say when she mentioned social media. I am on social media all the time so I knew that we could relate to life in the same manner.

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UGLee Ergonomic Pen Review and Giveaway

January 21, 2013 By Thaleia 2 Comments

UGLee Ergonomic Pen Review and Giveaway

REVIEW:

I am super excited to share with you the neatest ergonomic pen that I have come across. It is called the UGlee pen and was created by Dr. Lee. The UGlee pen comes 3 to a pack and has a super comfy, squishy gel grip surrounding a majority of the barrel. The pen just screams, “Write with me!” It is fun to hold and really fun to use. My husband tried it and liked it. My son tried it and liked it. I tried it and liked it. Good thing my daughter wasn’t home at the time or we would have been fighting over who got to use the UGlee pen next!

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I can see this being a very helpful tool for those families with reluctant writer’s. My son also mentioned that he really liked the fine tip and thought he would use it to illustrate his comics and drawings. What better way to encourage a young writer or artist then with the UGlee Pen….

Review and Giveaway- Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief Supplements

January 16, 2013 By Thaleia 1 Comment

Review and Giveaway-

Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief Supplements

Noxicare Pain Relief cream and Supplements

Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief is a breakthrough natural, patented pain relief formula that is a proprietary combination of 7 of the world’s most potent natural pain relievers that quickly and effectively alleviate inflammation, muscle aches and nerve pain—with NO known side effects and without a prescription.

I had the choice to try one of 6 supplements from Noxicare’s product line (omega 3, womens once daily, once daily, B12, joint support, or antioxidant formula). I tried the Women’s Once Daily. I was very excited to try these and was surprised when I received a free t-shirt as well as the supplements. I had not been taking any sort of daily supplement for a long time. I do use herbal tea and supplements when I feel like I am coming down with something.

I will have to warn anyone who cannot swallow larger pills that these are very large. I was able to manage them and did so quite well for a week or 2. Then I noticed a weird taste on my tongue and in my mouth that would not go away. I brushed my teeth. I tried drinking soda. I tried eating something with a very distinct taste, but the taste would not go away until I stopped taking the supplements.

I will have to put a disclaimer on my review BECAUSE I found out that I am pregnant which very well may have made me more sensitive. I get morning sickness from the slightest smell. I cannot honestly say if it was the supplements or the pregnancy which attested for the taste in my mouth.

I love the fact that Noxicare Supplements are made from:

Food grown nutrients
Cultured with organic ingredients
Food derived enzymes
Contain NO sugar, salt, diary, wheat, gluten, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Why Take Women’s Once Daily Multi?

Ensuring an adequate intake of key nutrients is important to promoting overall health. Women have specific health concerns such as bone, heart and reproductive health. Truceuticals® brand Women’s Multi is specially formulated with key nutrients to support women’s health.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Giveaway: Sentry Electronic Fire-Safe with USB Connection

December 15, 2012 By Thaleia 2 Comments

Sentry Electronic Fire-Safe with USB Connection

I have teamed up with Mizz Review Lady and a host of other bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway!!! Be sure to read her review below, and then enter the giveaway for a Sentry Electronic Fire-Safe with USB connection(Big Bolts USB Safe).

It’s not too late to purchase a safe for your loved ones for Christmas! Sentry Safe offers a wide selection of innovative safes to fit your every need and desire. No matter what you need to protect they have you covered! From electronics to guns and even digital media, if you’ve got it, they can protect it!

Sentry Safe has a history of providing customers with high quality safes; in fact, they have been satisfying happy customers for 80 years now, spanning for three generations. This family owned company was founded in 1930 by John Joh D. Bush Sr. and Willard Punnett. They were the very first to bring consumers the UL classified fire-resistant safe in 1955. Sentry Safe is dedicated to bringing customers reliable safes, while providing them with a pleasant shopping experience.

I was recently given the opportunity to select a safe from their gift guide, so as you can imagine I was super excited! Especially by the fact that I was going to receive a safe from Sentry Safe, because I knew I would be receiving the most utmost quality safe. Besides that I have been having to store my valuable jewelry at my parents house because I did not have a safe place to put it, that is until I received the Sentry Electronic Fire-Safe with USB connection(Big Bolts USB Safe), from Sentry Safe. I was mostly excited to review this extraordinary safe because it allows me to stay connected to my protected data via a USB 2.0 connection, allowing me to access my protected data while it’s stored in my safe.

The Sentry Electronic Fire-Safe with USB Connection safe has many different useful features including:

Advanced and ETL verified 1 hour fire and drop protection to keep your belongings intact and safe
Bright, LED interior lighting to make organizing belongings easier
1.2 Cubic Foot Capacity
A multi position tray which allows for easy organization
ETL verified 15 ft. drop test
Dual electronic lock and key increases security
4 live-locking bolts are 60% larger and help prevent unwanted entry and access

And those are just some of this incredible products features! I have to say I love the fact that it includes an electronic lock and a key making it impossible for my children to break into. That being said I also love the fact that after 5 unsuccessful attempts to enter the code, it automatically shuts down for fifteen minutes. The safe includes a bolt down kit which allows you to bolt it down so that nobody can take off with it. Even though, I must say it is very heavy, so it’s not the easiest to steal in the first place. It includes a bright LED light so that you can easily see inside of it, even at night-time.

Since I have received the safe I have got so much use out of it, and so has my husband. He was able to store his money, and extra set of keys in it, while I am able to store my jewelry, important documents, and expensive electronics in it. We can rest assure that they are safe from theft, and even fires and floods. Yes, I said fires and floods! This is because the safe has a fire and water-resistant design.

This safe is just one of many that Sentry Safe are featuring in their holiday gift guide this year. Scroll down to the bottom of the gift guide and you will find a link that will allow you to print out a copy of the guide, so you can bring it along with you shopping.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Sentry Safe online, like them on Facebook page, and follow them on Twitter.

BUY IT: You can purchase the Big Bolts USB Safe online at Amazon.

WIN IT: Thanks to Sentry Safe one lucky reader will receive a Big Bolts USB Safe, just like the one pictured in the post.

The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

November 18, 2012 By Thaleia 21 Comments

The Ultimate Guide to Charlie

and the Chocolate Factory

Intro & Review:

My children are deprived. They are not allowed to watch Alice in Wonderland or Charlie in the Chocolate Factory (you know the creepy ones with Johnny Depp.) I have to say I am really disappointed in current media’s representation of these two classics since I grew up watching Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory! I really would love to share with my children some of the joys of my childhood.

Well, now I can with Jump Into a Book’s The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Wow, Audrey Press’ and Valarie Budayr’s Jump Into a Book concept is absolutely amazing! You will get to experience a book like no other! Yes, it is digital. Yes, it is media, but the great oldies but goodies are here to stay! This digital option allows for expanded learning before or after reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. (I just downloaded the audiobook from our local library!) I know they are going to be very excited to hear the book before we watch the video. After that we will be diving back into The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for even more fun!

Are you ready to become a Book Jumper? What is a Book Jumper you ask? Well, I am not able to describe quite like Valarie Budayr a.k.a “Magic Book Lady” so I’m just going to quote her:

“Book Jumping are stories that reawaken the passionate idea of living inside the pages of a book.” Each story is a gateway into a magical world where stories are not just read, but are also acted out through crafts, games, tutorials, and adventures.”-

How about you? Are you ready to Jump Into a Book? Join me as we take a wonderful journey into The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I am going to give you a peek inside while we explore what book jumping has to offer.

Here’s a small “taste” of the fun we had:

We chose to melt pretzels and dip them into chocolate. We used a slightly different idea than in the book, but still had lots of fun! The kids were begging to do more things with candy so we did. We did candy experiments using Wonka candy. (We will showcase that on Wacky Wednesday!)

They were very interested in learning more so that is why I got the audiobook from the library for us to enjoy so we didn’t spoil too much about the story before going further into The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I’ve sneaked a peak and was very impressed with all the ideas and how the book is organized. If you want to try a unit study with a literature base, then The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would be a great place to start.

Want to see how the App works? Here’s a great introduction from The daily App Show:

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