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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Lost Wishes ~ A TroubleMaker Novel by Kelly Gendron - Book Teaser

**This is a book teaser posted to promote the book and provides me with additional entries into their giveaway.  Giveaway link is listed below if you want to enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card.  This giveaway is not hosted or controlled by Fabulous and Brunette.  I am not responsible for this giveaway.  I am just passing on the information on from a third party.**

Lost Wishes ~ A TroubleMaker Novel by Kelly Gendron He’s ruthless. She’s relentless. Together, they are boundless.
Fallon O’Conner is ruthless… Each day comes and goes without meaning He eats, sleeps, and waits The time is nearing to confront his wife’s killer And nothing will stop Fallon from getting his revenge Then, Katie Rustle comes crashing into his forsaken life…
Katie Rustle is relentless… Her boss needs something Fallon O’Conner has it And Katie is just the person to get it She’s no stranger to bad-tempered, cruel, heartless men A man corrupted by the loss of a loved one raised her
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Eiffel Tower Turns 126 Years Old Today!

Happy Birthday Eiffel Tower!

Photo Courtesy of Holland America Line

Wow I can't believe the Eiffel Tower was completed in Paris, France 126 years ago today!  The Eiffel Tower has always been one of my absolute favorite landmarks.  Although I have never had the opportunity to visit Paris yet, it is on my list, and one day I will be there. 

In honor of the Eiffel Tower's birthday I thought it would be fun to learn more about it's history.  Here are two incredible articles that provided detailed information about the birth of the Eiffel Tower and how it has influenced and impacted the world over the last 126 years!

Photo Courtsey of Wikipedia

Here are 10 interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower that I found on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower).

1. The Eiffel Tower was named after the engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

2. It took 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days to complete the construction of the Eiffel Tower.

3. The height is 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall – which is about the same height of an 81-storey building.

Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

4. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to assume the title of the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930.

5. Because of the addition of the aerial atop the Eiffel Tower in 1957, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building by 5.2 metres (17 ft).

6. The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second. The third level observatory's upper platform is 276 m (906 ft) above the ground the highest accessible to the public.

Photo Courtsey of Wikipedia

7. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift (elevator) to the first and second levels. The climb from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level.

8. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; 6.98 million people ascended it in 2011.
The tower received its 250 millionth visitor in 2010.

9. The Eiffel Tower is married.  In a commitment ceremony in 2007, Erika Eiffel, an American woman, "married" the Eiffel Tower.

10. Maintenance of the tower includes applying 50 to 60 tonnes (49 to 59 long tons; 55-66 short tons) of paint every seven years to protect it from rust.

Photo Courtesy of Business Insider
via MoonSoleil on Flickr

Here are 13 cool facts I found on Business Insider (http://www.businessinsider.com/eiffel-tower-facts-2015-3)

1. The Eiffel Tower wasn't the brainchild of Gustav Eiffel. Instead, his senior engineers Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier designed the building. Gustav Eiffel wasn't overly interested in the project, but sent the engineers to the head of the company’s architectural department, Stephen Sauvestre. With Sauvestre's edits, Eiffel got behind the final plans and bought the rights to the patent.

2. The Eiffel Tower in numbers. 300 workers, 18,038 pieces of wrought iron, 2.5 million rivets, 10,000 tons, 984.25 feet high.

3. The tower was built as a symbol of modern science. Or as Eiffel himself said, “not only the art of the modern engineer, but also the century of Industry and Science in which we are living.” At the time that the tower was being built, another technology was also in its infancy — photography. As the tower was assembled, many photographers captured series of photographs to show the tower’s construction.

4. At the time of its construction, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world. It wasn't until 1930, when New York City’s Chrysler Building rose to 1,046 feet, that the tower lost that title.

5. The Eiffel Tower's elevators weren't operational at first. On May 6, fairgoers were allowed to enter the tower, but the 30,000 visitors had to climb 1,710 steps to reach the top. The lifts finally entered service on May 26.

6. Parisians originally hated the Eiffel Tower. Newspapers received angry letters that said the tower didn't fit into the feel of the city and there was a team of artists that rejected the plan from the get-go. One apocryphal story says that novelist Guy de Maupassant said he hated the tower, but ate lunch at its restaurant every day. When he was asked why, Maupassant replied that it was the only place in Paris where he couldn't see it.

7. It changes height by the season. Because it’s made with puddled (wrought) iron, the tower’s metal expands when exposed to the summer sun, causing the structure to rise by as much as 6.75 inches.

8. The Eiffel Tower was only meant to stand for 20 years. But the French military and government began using it for radio communication and later telecommunication. When the permit expired in 1909, the City of Paris decided to keep it.

9. The Eiffel Tower has stood up to quite a lot during its lifetime. It transmitted radio signals during WWI and during WWII the elevator wires were cut so that the Nazis could not use the tower (after Allied troops entered the city, the elevators were fixed). It has even survived a fire on its top floor and over 250 million visitors from around the world climbing on it.

10. The tower is not painted one uniform color. To counteract atmospheric perspective, the tower is painted darker at the top and becomes gradually lighter toward the bottom.

11. Every seven years, 50 to 60 tons of paint are applied. The new layers are needed to protect the tower from rust.

12. It’s not just a tourist attraction. The Eiffel Tower has housed a newspaper office, a post office, scientific laboratories, a theater, and the first level becomes an ice rink every year.

13. It is the most visited paid monument in the world. The tower attracts almost 7 million visitors every year, 75% of them from other countries.

Photo Couretsy of Business Insider
via Bibliotheque Nationale de France

For more cool facts on the Eiffel Tower, visit the monument's website here: http://www.toureiffel.paris/en.html

Also be sure to check out the full articles about the Eiffel Tower on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower) and on Business Insider (http://www.businessinsider.com/eiffel-tower-facts-2015-3)

Have you been to the Eiffel Tower?  Or do you have plans to go someday like I do?  What was your favorite fact about the Eiffel Tower?

Monday, March 30, 2015

Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel Review


***I received this product for free using Tomoson.com.  However, my review, opinions, and thoughts are my own.  I only recommend products that I trust, personally use, and believe will be good for my readers***


 



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Product Intro:

TRIPLE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS WITH GLORYFEEL'S UNIQUE WEIGHT LOSS FORMULA.

1) Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract high concentrated with 65% HGA is the crucial primary ingredient for maximum weight loss.

- Blocks Fat, Burns Fat
- Suppresses Appetite and emotional eating effectively
- 1500 mg daily
- Standardized to 65% of Hydroxycitric Acid - most others: only 50-60%

2) Pure Green Coffee Bean Extract, concentrated with 50% CGA works efficiently together with Garcinia Cambogia to even
- Burn Fat Faster
- Without jittering effects
- No jittering effect!
- 900 mg daily
- Standardized to 50% of Chlorogenic Acid - way more than the minimum 45% that experts recommend

3) Potassium und Black Pepper
- To optimize absorption
- Delivering faster results.

Product Details:

120 CAPSULES FOR A REAL 40 DAYS SUPPLY. Our bottle contains 120 caps. Based on a suggested use of 3 caps per day, our bottle lasts for real 40 days. Each capsule contains 500mg Garcinia Cambogia Extract, 300mg Green Coffee Bean Extract, 75mg Potassium and 5mg Black Pepper.

TRIPLE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS. This product combines the most efficient Garcinia Cambogia Extracts (65% HCA) and Green Coffee Bean Extracts (50% CGA). The unique combination with Potassium and Black Pepper leads to an optimal absorption. 2 efficient ingredients coupled with optimum absorption help to triple your weight loss.

ZERO FILLERS, ZERO BINDERS, ZERO GMO'S - just powerful and pure. Gloryfeel - Garcinia Cambogia and Green Coffee is free of cholesterol, fat, lactose, sugar, gluten, soy, wheat, peanuts, shellfish, egg or milk.

HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS: Our product is made in the USA, manufactured in an FDA-inspected and FDA registered facility dedicated to highest GMP standards.

EFFECTIVE CLINICALLY PROVEN: Burns Fat Fast, Blocks Fat Absorption, Increases Metabolism, Suppresses Appetite, Increases Energy Levers.

My Review:

I am always interested in trying new fitness and weight loss products so I was so excited to be asked to try Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel.

The suggested use for this product, Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel, is to take one capsule three times a day.  The directions also list to take the capsules 30 minutes before meals and with 8 ounces of water.  This was somewhat hard for me to follow this schedule.  My day is hectic and there were a few days I forget to take the lunchtime capsule.  I got busy and didn't remember or have time to take the next dose until 4 or 5pm, which then became the dinner dosage.

I drank a lot of water while taking this supplement which is good, because it made me remember to drink water throughout the day. 

It took about four days of using Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel, before I started noticing a difference.  I began to have less of an appetite and started feeling fuller faster.  After the first week of taking this supplement every day, I had lost 1.5 pounds.  I continued to follow the directions and kept taking the supplement three times a day.  During the beginning of the second week I started feeling more energized and less fatigued during the day.  After the two week mark I had lost an additional 2 pounds.  I was still having some urges to snack, but it was less often than before I was taking Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel.  Going into the third week is when I felt I was experiencing the full benefits of Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel.  I was eating fewer calories and choosing healthier food options.  I had increased energy and focus which I channeled into spending more time working out.  At the end of week three I had lost an additional 2 pounds.  So after three weeks of taking Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel I lost a total of 5.5 pounds.

Yes, I lost a reasonable amount of weight in the three week time frame while using this product.  However, I didn't like having to take this supplement three times a day.  It was somewhat complicated and annoying to have to remember and to find time to drink 8 ounces of water while also waiting 30 minutes before eating.  In addition, I didn't feel like I was as full or satisfied as I had hoped.  I still had strong urges to eat in the middle of the night and mindless eat while watching TV.

I would still recommend this product for people interested in losing weight.  I believe it does work and that everyone experiences these supplements differently.  In the areas it didn’t work for me, it could work for you.  Like I said, yes, this product does work, I just didn't feel it was helping me lose as much weight or suppressing my appetite enough.  In addition, taking this supplement three times a day doesn't work with my schedule.  However, if you have the time and can stick to the directions, I think you will have success with this product, Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Gloryfeel.

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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.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Perfect Game by Collette West - Book Teaser

**This is a book teaser posted to promote the book and provides me with additional entries into their giveaway.  Giveaway link is listed below if you want to enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card.  This giveaway is not hosted or controlled by Fabulous and Brunette.  I am not responsible for this giveaway.  I am just passing on the information on from a third party.**


Title: Perfect Game
Author: Collette West
Genre: Contemporary/Sports Romance

For New York Kings' first baseman Scott Harper, scoring women is easy. He's ready to get naked anytime, anywhere. But when a hacker leaks his nude selfies, he's unprepared for the scrutiny his full-frontals receive.

Carrie McKenzie has a love-hate relationship with her body. No longer the fat chick guys can ignore, she wins the job as the Kings' clubhouse reporter. With her svelte new figure, she nabs an exclusive interview with Scott to get his take on the scandal.

However, the two are already on a first-name basis after Scott came on to her in the hotel bar, and she woke up in his arms. The problem is that Scott doesn't do relationships and Carrie doesn't date jocks, yet the way they burn up the sheets is deserving of more than just a one-night stand.

Scott shows Carrie that he has a sweet, caring side beneath all the swagger. But can she really trust her heart to the biggest player in the game? 



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Excerpt

I turn around, and my eyes zero in on the door. My heart starts hammering in my chest because Scott is standing there looking absolutely incredible in a crisp, white shirt and tight, black pants.

"Oh my God, he came alone,” I mumble, hardly believing it to be true as my heart skips a beat. I thought for sure he’d want to show me up by draping some rail-thin model on his arm. “Damn it. Why does he always have to look so amazing?”

"'Cause he's Scott Harper,” Grey chuckles. 

Chase is waving Grey over, and she gives me a wry grin. 

“Poor Jake never stood a chance, did he?" She gives my hand a quick squeeze before moving through the crowd to join her husband.

I turn my back to the revelry and face the wall, trying to collect myself. This is going to suck so bad. Yeah, I accepted Jake’s offer just to piss Scott off because I'd thought he’d bring one of his past flames in a surefire tit-for-tat move, but he didn’t. Now, I feel like an idiot. I thought Scott didn’t want to be seen with me in front of his teammates because I don’t quite measure up to the standard he’s used to. But this is a couple’s party, and he flouted the rules and came here stag, willing to be the odd man out, just because of me. 

He'd asked me to go with him and I'd said no, but he hadn’t asked anyone else either. He'd been serious. He hadn't just offered me some secondhand invitation because his friend had beat him to it. He really wanted to go with me, and I messed it all up by coming with Jake. 

Damn it.

I feel myself start to shake, but then a familiar hand grazes the exposed skin on my back, making me shiver.

"Hey, Care Bear.”

I glance over my shoulder, and Scott’s face is so close that I can almost taste the velvety softness of his lips. I’m lost in the moment as I find myself turning into his strong, hard frame, loving how his hand never leaves my body. Instead, his fingers skim the curve of my waist, following my every movement. His gray eyes are stormy with desire when we finally come face to face. He wasted no time in coming over to me, and my heart flutters at the thought. He’s sending a clear message: He’s here because of me, and he doesn’t care who knows it. 

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About Collette


Collette West grew up as somewhat of a jock-nerd hybrid. Entering the world three weeks premature, her dad nearly missed her birth because he had seats behind the dugout for a sold-out, highly-anticipated match-up between two of baseball's biggest rivals. Not to be outdone, her book-loving mom taught her how to read by the time she was three. A love of the game coupled with an appreciation for the written word were instilled in Collette's impressionable brain from a young age. No wonder her characters believe in the philosophy: sports + romance = a little slice of heaven.

Splitting her time between the Pocono Mountains and Manhattan, Collette indulges her inner fangirl by going to as many games as she can from hockey to baseball and downloading every sports romance novel in existence onto her iPad. When she's not clicking away on her laptop, she enjoys walking her dog in Central Park, satisfying her caffeine craving at the Starbucks on Broadway and keeping an eye out for Mr. Right. But above all, she loves dishing with her readers. Email her at collette_west@yahoo.com.

She is the author of NIGHT GAMES, GAME CHANGER and GAME ON.

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Lost Wishes ~ A TroubleMaker Novel by Kelly Gendron - Book Teaser

**This is a book teaser posted to promote the book and provides me with additional entries into their giveaway.  Giveaway link is listed below if you want to enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card.  This giveaway is not hosted or controlled by Fabulous and Brunette.  I am not responsible for this giveaway.  I am just passing on the information on from a third party.**

Lost Wishes ~ A TroubleMaker Novel by Kelly Gendron He’s ruthless. She’s relentless. Together, they are boundless.
Fallon O’Conner is ruthless… Each day comes and goes without meaning He eats, sleeps, and waits The time is nearing to confront his wife’s killer And nothing will stop Fallon from getting his revenge Then, Katie Rustle comes crashing into his forsaken life…
Katie Rustle is relentless… Her boss needs something Fallon O’Conner has it And Katie is just the person to get it She’s no stranger to bad-tempered, cruel, heartless men A man corrupted by the loss of a loved one raised her
Learn more HERE
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Friday, March 27, 2015

Steeling My Haart by Lizzy Roberts - Book Teaser

**This is a book teaser posted to promote the book and provides me with additional entries into their giveaway.  Giveaway link is listed below if you want to enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card.  This giveaway is not hosted or controlled by Fabulous and Brunette.  I am not responsible for this giveaway.  I am just passing on the information on from a third party.**

Steeling My Haart by Lizzy Roberts
Eight years ago a tornado devastated the community of Glen Springs. That same night my heart was torn to shreds when he left. Now, all I have to live for is work. I’m successful and have a good life, just like he wished. So, why am I so unhappy?
A tragedy is bringing me home and I’m now finding my well ordered and successful life hurled into a whirlwind of uncertainty. The biggest threat of all comes in the shape of Charlie Haart, the number one reason I have stayed away from Glen Springs for so long.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015

GreenForce Labs NO2 Pre-workout Supplement Review


***I received this product for free using Tomoson.com.  However, my review, opinions, and thoughts are my own.  I only recommend products that I trust, personally use, and believe will be good for my readers***



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Product Intro:

GreenForce Labs’ NO2 Pre-Workout Supplements contain a specialized blend of ingredients and dosages that have been individually selected based on scientifically proven results to ensure that you get the most out of your workout. Some of our unique ingredients include L Arginine, L Ornithine, and L Citrulline, which has been shown to increase nitric oxide levels, support muscular energy, and delay fatigue. In addition, Beet Root Extract has been shown to enhance exercise performance and reduce fatigue, while Niacinamide and Caffeine boost energy levels for maximum drive.

Product Details:

INTENSIFY YOUR TRAINING: Packed with Arginine, Beet Root Extract, Citrulline Malate, Ornithine, and Vitamin B-3 and B-12, our unique formula will boost your strength in the gym and allow you to push through your workouts, lift more weight than you ever thought possible and improve endurance.

ALL IN ONE WORKOUT SOLUTION: We have combined an NO2 and Pre-workout into one, no need to take multiple supplements before your workout.

INCREASE BLOOD FLOW: L-Arginine and Beet Root Extract in our formula will help increase blood flow and give you an incredible pump, making it an excellent choice for weight lifting, endurance, and even in areas such as male performance.

A Supplement You Can Trust - Our FDA-registered facility is NSF and GMP certified.

All of our products are manufactured in the USA.

My Review:

I am always interested in trying fitness and weight loss products so I was so excited to be asked to try NO2 Pre-workout supplement by GreenForce Labs.

As we all know one of the best ways to lose weight is exercise.  However, with busy schedules it is often hard to make time for fitness or if you do you only have so much time and energy.  Thankfully, GreenForce Labs developed a product to help make every second of your workout count.

NO2 Pre-workout supplement by GreenForce Labs helps you maximize the time you spend working out.  This supplement provides you with extreme energy, strength, and focus to be able to take your workout to the next level.

NO2 Pre-workout supplement by GreenForce Labs comes in a large black bottle with 120 capsules.  The capsules are clear with pink powder inside.

I have been using NO2 every day for the last two weeks and I have experienced only positive results.  As directed I took four capsules with water about 15-20 minutes before working out.  I'll be honest four capsules is a lot and these are somewhat large capsules.

I noticed a difference about 25-30 minutes after taking NO2.  It felt like I had just downed two Red Bulls.  I felt a strong surge of energy running through me and I was ready to get going and start working out.

NO2 Pre-workout supplement has helped me workout for longer time periods.  NO2 has increased the level and intensity of my workouts.  For instance, instead of running on the treadmill at 3.5mph and at a level 4 incline, I have been running at a 4.2mph and at a level 6 incline.  Before taking NO2 Pre-workout supplement I could barely make it to the one hour workout mark.  Now with NO2 that hour soars by and I am still charged to keep working out.  In fact, most days I am able to stay energized to keep working out past the 90 minute mark.

NO2 Pre-workout supplement by GreenForce Labs is significantly helping in my weight loss journey.  NO2 is helping me burn more calories by being able to work out longer and harder.

I love the push NO2 has given me.  I love not feeling so tired and like I can’t make it through my workout.  It feels incredible being able to take my workouts to the next level.

I have also used NO2 Pre-workout supplement as a fitness motivator.  There are several days I come home from work way too exhausted to go to the gym.  So I take NO2 and then I am able to get to the gym and power through a workout.

NO2 Pre-workout supplement by GreenForce Labs has a ton of caffeine and B12, so it is packed with energy.  While using NO2 I didn't experience any jitters, shakes, or headaches.  However, I felt taking four capsules was too much and unnecessary.  So I switched to taking only two capsules instead of the four as directed.  Although it was half the dosage I still felt the full benefits.

I will continue to use this product as it is significantly helping reduce fatigue, increase my energy levels, and helps me lose weight.  I would absolutely recommend this product, NO2 Pre-workout supplement by GreenForce Labs to anyone interested in improving their workout and anyone needing that extra boost to get motivated to workout.

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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.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Heart of Design by Ellen Butler - Book Review


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Book Description from Amazon:

Sophie Hartland has recently turned 30, and is five years out from a confidence crushing divorce. She’s sworn off men in favor of making her interior design business a success when her best friend introduces her to LA Heat’s hot new star, Ian O’Connor. He’s one of Hollywood’s beautiful people, with an Irish accent that makes Sophie’s toes curl. Ian hires her to renovate his home, and at their second meeting he initiates a scorching kiss that knocks her socks off. Even though she would love to drop down and go for it on the funky kitchen floor, Sophie sticks to her guns and enforces her “no dating clients” rule.

The tabloids portray flirtatious Ian as Hollywood’s latest playboy who has women falling at his feet, and Sophie refuses to be another notch on his bedpost. But Ian isn't the type to take no for an answer, and he finds Sophie a refreshing change from the actress wannabes trying to hop aboard his new gravy train of success. Using his charm, he tries to persuade Sophie to break the rules.

Can Sophie ignore her traitorous libido and hold Ian off for the next five or six weeks until the renovations are finished? Or will she cave in to his pull on her heartstrings, and end up doing the knicky-knacky on the new velvet sofa? More importantly, can she protect her heart in this game of wills?

Sensuality Level: Sensual


Product Details:

File Size: 729 KB
Print Length: 260 pages
Publisher: Crimson Romance (July 7, 2014)


My Review:


The author uses an unfortunate act of mother nature to bring two unlikely strangers together.  Even though they are faced with how to survive this tragedy, they cannot avoid the sizzling chemistry that is erupting between them.  The story is filled with excitement, determination, suspense, danger, and the possibility of romance during an expected time that will keep you reading till the last page wanting more.  I would rate this book five stars and would definitely recommend it.  This book is part of a trilogy and I can't wait to read the next book!


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Crystal Wash Review + Giveaway


***I received this product for free using Tomoson.com.  However, my review, opinions, and thoughts are my own.  I only recommend products that I trust, personally use, and believe will be good for my readers***





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Product Intro:

Everyone has to do laundry… and we want to make it both new and exciting. Crystal Wash is something that works and we can make doing laundry easier for you, better for the environment and at the same time save you money.

Product Details:

Crystal Wash is a proven technology that literately lasts for at least 1000 loads of laundry.  It uses the power of Bio Ceramics from the earth, which naturally clean your clothes as effectively as laundry detergent.  It is better for your skin and more gentle on your fabrics.  It is also better for the environment because it reduces contaminated waste water filtered back into the water supply, saves water by lowering required rinse cycles, and effectively reduces CO2 production by requiring less energy than a traditional detergent based wash.

The pH level of laundry water impacts the wash greatly. If the water is overly acidic or alkaline it can damage delicate clothes and fabrics, cause colors to fade and cause clothing to still seem dirty even after washing.  Most detergents on the market are a pH level of 6.5 – 9, but they use chemicals to achieve these levels.

The key to Crystal Wash is the Bio Ceramics:

Deep Cleaning: As Crystal Wash moves around in your laundry machine during a cycle, it changes the chemistry and raises the pH balance of the water. The higher Alkaline water created by Crystal Wash enables dirts and soils to be soaked free naturally.

Disinfecting: This process creates a natural Hydrogen Peroxide which disinfects your clothes…killing bacteria and odors.

These special Bio Ceramics were developed using various minerals with very effective antibacterial and anti-oxidant properties.

As the Bio Ceramics collect odors, dirt and waste from your laundry, you simply put them in the sun for an afternoon to recharge them. You only need to do this approximately every 30 days (or laundry loads). There is nothing else you need to do. Just a little sun and they will be just as effective as their first wash.... now that’s nature working with nature!

My Review:


This is seriously one of the coolest concepts and inventions!  So when I first heard about Crystal Wash I couldn't wait to try it!

Yes, I know it sounds crazy to be excited to do laundry, but as soon as these two Crystal laundry balls arrived I was thrilled to test them out.

In the box was a set of two Crystal Wash balls.  The Crystal Wash balls are light blue and are much larger than I had expected.  One Crystal ball does fit in your hand, but it is definitely a bit bigger than the size of a baseball or tennis ball.  The Crystal Wash balls feel like a soft, plastic like material.  

Inside each Crystal Wash ball is dozens of tiny micro-beads called Bio Ceramics.  If you shake the Crystal Wash ball it sounds like a maraca.  Although you can't see the Bio Ceramics while looking at the Crystal Wash balls, there are pictures above and on the company webpage.  The Bio Ceramics were developed using various minerals with very effective antibacterial and anti-oxidant properties.

I loved that this product wasn't at all complicated to use.  All you have to do is toss them in to the washer with your dirty clothes and the Crystal Wash balls goes to work.  It is nice not having to measure laundry detergent or worrying whether to add the soap before or after the clothes are in the wash.  As the Bio Ceramics collect odors, dirt and waste from your laundry, they need to be ‘recharged’ in order to make sure the pH levels of the laundry water continue to be raised.   It is also very easy to recharge the Crystal Wash balls.  You simply put them in the sun for an afternoon.  This can be done by putting them outside or by putting them in your window.  You only need to do this approximately every 30 days or 30 laundry loads.

I love that Crystal Wash is completely sensitive skin friendly.  I occasionally suffer from sensitive skin and there actually are laundry detergents that I've learned the hard way I was allergic to.  My current roommate has massive skin allergies.  She uses some very expensive laundry soap since she has to be careful what she uses.  She has also tried the Crystal Wash system and has had no outbreaks or sensitivities to the product.  She has also become a huge fan of Crystal Wash.

I really like that Crystal Wash is eco friendly, natural, and non-toxic.  I like know that I’m
I like that Crystal Wash does not fade colors as it is completely color safe.  I often buy expensive, designer clothes and it’s very important to me that my clothes not get ruined in the wash.  I like being able to trust Crystal Wash and not have to worry about color fading or color distress to my clothes.  In addition, Crystal Wash balls were developed to be gentle on all clothes including delicates and intimates.

One of the features of Crystal Wash is that there are no perfumes or overbearing scents – it’s 100% fresh.  This is quite a change for me as I am so used to my clothes smelling like laundry soap.  At first, it seemed strange that were was no lingering scent on my clothes, but after a few washes I am still trying to get used to it.  Therefore, I have recently decided that I would prefer my clothes to have a light scent.  So I have been adding a very small amount of fabric softer into the washer for a light and pleasant scent.

Another incredible feature of Crystal Wash is all the money you can save while using this product.  Crystal Wash lasts for up to 1000 loads!  It is estimated that people spend about $300 per 1000 loads and Crystal offers the same amount of loads for only $50.  Therefore, that is a $250 savings!

I absolutely love the Crystal Wash system and will continue to use this product.  I would definitely recommend this product to everyone!  There are so many benefits to using Crystal Wash and it will help make doing laundry easier and more efficient.  

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Joy Seat Cushion from GreatValueCorp Review


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Above photo: Joy Seat cushion - so soft and comfy!

Above photo: Close-up of the Joy Seat name etched on the cushion.

 
Above photo (L to R): Using the Joy Seat cushion on my couch and on a chair.

Above photo: Even Adrina loves using the Joy Seat cushion!

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Product Intro:

Joy Seat™ cushion is Brand New and Improved with comfy design and Larger size! Seat comfortably all day, will not flatten*, will not slide! Exclusively sold by GreatValueCorp. Get Healthy Posture and Start Reduce Lower Back Pain Today!

Product Details:

Joy Seat™ Memory Foam Seat Cushion is made of 100% Temperature-sensitive memory foam filling gently molds to your body to offer customized convenience. The cushion's cut-out is designed to Free all the stress off your lower back and tailbone while sitting. Tilted wedge form NATURALLY lines up your spine positions your hips for best posture. Use it in the office, Patio Furniture, school, kitchen and dining chairs. Use on wheelchair to alleviate Sciatic or Coccyx nerve related lower back pain. 

Use Joy Seat™ to:

☯ Never have Back Pain or hamstring numbness from sitting extended periods of time working or traveling.
☯ Provides Extra cushioning for uncomfortable hard surface seats (wooden chair, bench)
☯ Help recover from tailbone/ hip injuries
☯ Promote healthy sitting posture
☯ Reduce Pelvic pressure
☯ Relief pains from Sciatic nerve sciatica
☯ Help you with Post coccygectomy and Pregnancy/labor-induced coccydynia

My Review:

I suffer from chronic neck and back pain issues mostly due to being the victim of a massive car accident.  So I was beyond excited to be asked to review this product, Joy Seat cushion from GreatValueCorp.

I was somewhat skeptical, but I am always looking for pain relief methods.  Immediately after the package arrived, I ripped open the box, and took out the cushion.  I placed the Joy Seat cushion on my couch and began using it right away. 

The Joy Seat cushion from GreatValueCorp is a large, gray, soft cushion that is in a butterfly like shape.  It also features a label of the product name etched in white on the top.  Joy Seat has a removable zippered cover that is machine washable.  Joy Seat is very light weighing approximately 1.2 pounds.

The first day I used it for a couple hours while I was sitting on the couch.  It was extremely comfortable and supportive.  I instantly felt the stress and pressure taken off my back while using the Joy Seat cushion.

I have been using this product, Joy Seat cushion from GreatValueCorp, for several consecutive hours a day while I am working on my computer and/or watching TV.  I have also used this product at work in my office chair and in my car while driving.  Joy Seat cushion corrected my posture and helped me sit in a proper, but comfortable position.

I have used this product in multiple capacities – everything from on my couch, office chair, folding chair, dining chair, barstool, and in the car.

I like how easy this product is to use and how light it is.  I also liked that this product doesn’t flatten or slide during use.  I love that this product is made of 100% temperature – sensitive memory foam filling that molds to your body for ultimate comfort.

I love how versatile this product is and how convenient it is to transport.  I also love how soft, comfortable, and supportive this product is.  

I have noticed a huge, positive difference after using this product over the past three weeks.  My average daily pain has decreased and I feel less constant pain in my lower back area while using the Joy Seat cushion. 

The Joy Seat cushion by GreatValueCorp has helped reduce the pain which has led to increased movement and activity. Joy Seat cushion has helped with long sitting periods and has made them not just tolerable, but actually comfortable.

This product, Joy Seat cushion also came with two free ebooks.  The two books were about back pain and included information and tips on dealing with the pain.  I found them very interesting and quite helpful.  It was definitely a nice added bonus to this already amazing product.

I take this product with me everywhere.  I will absolutely continue to use this product on a daily basis as I have experienced only positive results.

I would definitely recommend this product to everyone!  This product, Joy Seat cushion from GreatValueCorp was created for people with low back pain and it can substantially help reduce back pain.  However, this product doesn't just relieve pain, it helps reduce and correct it.  Joy Seat cushion from GreatValueCorp promotes healthy posture by aligning your spine.  So whether you’re looking for pain relief or wanting to improve your posture – this product is for you!

Be sure to place your order on their Amazon page here:

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.