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Monday, April 6, 2015

Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions 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:

NEW 100% Non-Protein Spiking Pure Whey Protein Isolate Instanized (25/27.7g) Clean Label: NO PROTEIN COMPLEX: Non Denaturated: Non Ion Exchanged: Naturally Flavored: 5.6 BCCAs & 4.8 Glutamines (Highest In class): Lactose Free: Gluten Free: Non-GMO: Kosher Certified: 0 g Fat: Cholesterol & Carbohydrate < 1% DV.

Product Details:

100% BIO PURE WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE - Summit Nutritions whey protein is isolated from Whey Protein concentrate by using patented ultra-microfiltration process which preserves Natural Profile of Amino Acid unlike other whey protein isolates that denature the Protein profile by using Ion Exchange method or others. Our PROTEIN is FREE FROM PROTEIN SPIKING OR AMINO ACID SPIKING and it gives you 90% Protein per Scoop (25/27.7g)

HIGHEST BIOPURITY PROFILE - Summit Nutrition's Whey Protein Isolate gives 90% of protein per scoop (25/27.7g) and maximum amount (5.6 GM) of BCCAs and (4.8 GM) of Glutamines per serving size and it's ALL COMING FROM THE PROTEIN NOT EXTERNALLY ADDED. Also our protein has all 26 Full Spectrum Amino Acid Profiles including essential, semi essential and non-essential Amino Acids with 159 Biological Value and Perfect 1.0 PDCAAs Score.

ZERO FAT, VERY LOW CARB AND CHOLESTEROL - Summit Nutritions Whey Protein isolate has zero fat and very less, in fact less than 1% Daily Value of Cholesterol and Carbohydrate which is much better than other proteins. In addition to this, there is ZERO FILLERS OR EXCEPIENTS.

NON-GMO, LACTOSE FREE, SOY FREE & NATURALLY FLAVORED INSTANIZED - Summit Nutritions Whey Protein Isolate is free of Lactose, Soy Gluten, BSE/TSE, NON-GMO and naturally flavored with Stevia. The protein is gently spray dried and lecithinated into granular free flowing powder which readily dispersible in water.

WHAT IS PROTEIN OR AMINO ACID SPIKING??? - Many National Brands has added extra cheap Amino Acids like Taurine, Glycine, Glutamines and Creatine to the protein powders even though they are not Food Based Protein, but added to be calculated as protein to lower the cost since they are much cheaper to manufacture. There are class action lawsuits cases against those companies (Mostly National Brands). We don't MAKE PROTEIN COMPLEX Whey Protein Isolate with Whey concentrate to bring cost down. So look at your Protein supplement fact and find out what is with Protein and make your choice.

My Review:

I am all about fitness and weight loss products so I was thrilled to be asked to try this product, Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions.

This product arrived in a small envelope package.  Inside the envelope were three individual packets that contained the Whey Protein mix.

I love that Summit Nutritions offers this three pack option.  This size is perfect for travel and can easily be tossed in your bag for on the go.  This size is also perfect for if you're hesitant about trying a new product.  This sample size is enough to introduce you to the brand and the product without the full commitment and expense of a large jar.  That is truly one of my reservations about purchasing new health food items online that cost $20+ and not knowing if I will like them or throw them away after one use.  So trying the sample size of the three packets is a fantastic option.  Just to clarify, although I am referring to this product as a sample size as it only contains three packets, which is three servings, they are full and complete servings; it’s just a small amount of servings compared to the amount of servings found in a jar.

I love that this product is super easy to use.  On the back of each packet are detailed step-by-step directions with pictures on how to properly use this product. 

Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions is available in two flavors, Natural Alpine Vanilla and Natural Dutch Chocolate.  I chose to try the Natural Alpine Vanilla flavor.  I really liked the Vanilla flavor.  It was so delicious!  This product was not at all chalky or clumpy. 

The first time I used Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions, I mixed it with 8 oz. of non-fat milk in a shaker cup.  This product blended very well and only took about 30 seconds before it was completely mixed and ready to drink.  The second and third occasion I used this product in a blender with non-fat milk and frozen strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.  Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions was very complementary in both recipes and will go well with several other smoothie combinations.

Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions kept me fuller longer and helped reduce my extra snacking throughout the day.  I liked not feeling hungry again only an hour after eating a meal.  This product will definitely be helping me on my weight loss journey as it suppresses my appetite and increases my energy levels.

I really like that this product is lactose free, gluten free, and soy free.  This product also has no fillers or excipients, no banned substances, and no hidden ingredients.

I love that this product has only 110 calories!  A common disappointment with protein powders is that they usually contain high calories.  Most people like me that use protein powders are trying to lose weight and every calorie counts!  I like that Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions doesn't ruin my limited daily calorie intake amount.

I love that this product contains 26 grams of protein!  Due to health reasons it is strongly recommended that I consume a minimum of 100 grams of protein every day.  It is really hard to eat that much protein!  However, just a couple of these shakes gets me past the halfway mark.  So this product has significantly helped in my daily protein intake needs and on my road to weight loss.

I will definitely continue to use this product as part of my daily calorie intake as it increases my energy and helps me lose weight.  I would absolutely recommend this product to everyone!  Whey protein is such a vital item to have in your diet and everyone should probably be consuming more protein than they already are.  Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions is delicious, easy to use, and has low calories and high protein content.

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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, April 5, 2015

A Jelly Bean Prayer

Although I am Christian - Catholic I don't post religious articles as I want everyone to feel comfortable reading my blog.  However, I just came across this beautiful poem this morning.  I think that it is very neutral on the religious front so I thought I would share it with you all.


Happy Easter!


Wishing you and your family a Happy Easter!

Here are some of my favorite Easter quotes:

“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.”
~ Janine di Giovanni

“Easter is the only time of the year when it is safe to put all your eggs in one basket.”
~ Unknown

“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.”
~ Robert H. Schuller

“Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance.”
~ Reba McEntire

“This smell confirms that we haven’t found all the eggs from the last Easter.”
~ Unknown

“If you care about your weight and health during the Easter you should only eat the white part of the Cadbury creme eggs.”
~ Unknown

“Alzheimer during Easter has one advantage that you can hide your own Easter eggs.”
~ Unknown

Dot&Dot 3oz Travel Bottles in TSA Approved Toiletry Bag 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:

"Say goodbye to leaky, single-use plastic travel bottles... and Hello to The Only Travel Bottles you'll ever need!" Absolutely Leak-Proof - has 3 leak-proof wall and no dip valve to prevent leaks and spills Large opening allows you to easily refill your bottle TSA approved - travel size bottles safe for carry-on and airline travel Soft silicone body allows you to easily squeeze out that last drop of shampoo FDA approved and 100% BPA-free - safe to use even for your salad dressing! Easily identify the contents of your bottle using 8 ID windows and different colors. Use it for your shampoo, lotion, conditioner, sunscreen, body wash, or other toiletries. Has a strong suction cup for hands-free usage. Made of durable and high quality materials that will last a lifetime of travel and adventure.

Product Details:

100% BPA Free Food Grade Silicone.

STRONG SUCTION CUP for temporary hands-free usage. While they are not designed to be permanent fixtures in the bathroom, the suction provides convenience in times when you want your hands to be free, like when bathing.

CARRY-ON APPROVED: Refillable, reusable travel size bottles and clear toiletry bag packaging are TSA approved and safe for carry-on/traveling through airplane. Dot&Dot travel bottles are available in 3oz, 2oz and 1.25 ounce bottle sets. Each set includes a portable and transparent travel accessories organizer case.

LEAK-PROOF DESIGN: Drip free dispenser releases bottle contents only when the soft, flexible, squeezable silicon travel tube body is pressed. Each lid has 3 leakproof walls to prevent leaks or spills. They are the best storage solution for toiletries, made especially for every smart traveler.

MADE OF QUALITY MATERIALS that will last a lifetime of travel and adventure. Its strong, sturdy design makes it a better alternative to disposable plastic containers that simply don't last. Our travel bottles are made of FDA approved and 100% BPA free food grade silicone, making it safe for other liquids like sauce, salad dressing or even baby food.

EASY TO REFILL and CLEAN: Large opening makes refills and cleaning easy. You can easily clean them by soaking in warm soapy water or by using the dishwasher (top rack only).

EASILY IDENTIFY CONTENTS of your bottle: Each bottle contains pre-printed ID labels to identify contents of the bottle. You also have the option to label it yourself using a marker. Available in different colors, you can store and secure your shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, body wash, makeup, sunscreen, lotion, and more in a cute and colorful container you can easily find and identify.

My Review:

These are by far my favorite set of travel bottles!  I travel often, but my trips are usually just a few days.  So I need travel bottles that meet with carry-on requirements and these travel bottles from Dot&Dot are perfect for both short and long term trips.

This product came in a medium size, clear, TSA approved toiletry bag.  These travel bottles feel very soft and flexible as they are made out of 100% BPA free food grade silicone.  I loved that these travel bottles are 3oz. each which is the perfect size for travel and it still meets TSA regulations.

I really liked that these travel bottles from Dot&Dot have suction cups on the back.  However, as listed this is definitely not for permanent placement, just as a quick hands free solution.  I also really liked the pre-printed ID labels which allows for quick identification of the contents inside the bottles.

I love how easy the product comes out of these bottles with just a gentle squeeze.  These Dot&Dot Travel Bottles are also just as easy to refill as they have large openings.  I really like that these bottles can be safely washed in the dishwasher on the top rack.  This totally makes for easy cleanup and to be able to constantly change out the contents of the bottles.

The only thing I didn't like was that everything tends to stick to these bottles.  I am constantly pulling off my hair, cat hair, dust, and lint off the bottles.  The benefits of these bottles significantly outweigh this annoyance.  Just beware that you will need to delint your travel bottles.

I will absolutely continue to use this product and will be bringing these Dot&Dot Travel Bottles with me on all my trips.  I also completely recommend this product to everyone.  These Dot&Dot Travel Bottles are stylish, convenient, leak proof, and TSA approved.

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

Saturday, April 4, 2015

iPhone 6 Screen Protector from esimple 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:

Hundreds of Screen Protectors for Your IPhone 6 but Never One Like This

The Best iPhone 6 Screen Protector that Money Can Buy Now...

•Easy bubble free installation by using a PVC Card
•No more oils, scratches or smudges on your expensive iPhone 6
•Curves wonderfully around all the edges of your phone

Product Details:

Do you own an iPhone 6? You probably love the sleek design and amazing craftsmanship that Apple is so known for. Notice how so many people have ugly, scratched up or cracked screens totally mucking up the gorgeous, extra large display? You definitely don't want that to happen.

If you're looking for the ultimate in crystal clear, HD protection, you'll love this bubble-free, impact resistant and touch sensitive iPhone 6 Screen Protector from Esimple. Made of a unique, multi-layered plastic sheet, this screen protector is designed to fit the new contours of the iPhone 6 exactly.

The protector offers users "best-in-class" levels of touch sensitivity and protection from scratches. 

Bubble-free installation also eliminates a common problem for touch-screen protectors.

When you think about it, the screen protector is really the main connection you have with your iPhone. If it's dirty, scratched, or bubbly, it's going to denigrate your user experience. This problem is solved enabling you to protect your investment in your iPhone while enjoying the ultimate in clarity and touch.The iPhone 6 Screen Protector aslo have a U-shaped cutout at the top (for speaker and camera) to ensure  iPhone 6 has the protection it deserves at time of launch.

The Esimple screen protector offers protection from crystallization, a common visual distortion that can occur with other screen protectors. Esimple's 5 layer protective film provides a combination of strength, scratch resistance, and visual clarity. The material is also impact resistant.

Kindly take note that in order for the screen protector to not overlay the curved edges of your phone which is the design of the iPhone 6, and also its case protector, the esimple film screen protector is purposely made to be a little bit smaller than the actual screen of your phone.

My Review:

I have seen lots of cheap cellphone screen protectors and this definitely is not one of them!  esimple’s iPhone 6 Screen Protector is a premium and luxury anti-glare screen protector.

This product came in a small, thin, white envelope size package.  This product, esimple's iPhone 6 Screen Protector came with a soft clearing cloth, two screen protectors, anti-scratch bubble free removing card, and an installation instructions pamphlet.

I loved how easy this product was to install.  The step-by-step instructions were very detailed and included pictures showing the steps.  I am the type of person that needs simplified directions and these directions made it a cinch to follow.

I had no issues installing the product, esimple’s iPhone 6 Screen Protector.  The esimple’s iPhone 6 Screen Protector went on smooth without any bumps or bubbles.  

I really liked that this product came with two screens.  This allows for you to share with a friend or keep the spare for backup.  I chose to share and gave the extra screen to a friend that also had the iPhone 6.

I was concerned that I would have trouble using the touchscreen with the screen protector on it. However, this was not the case with esimple's iPhone 6 Screen Protector.  Although the protector is strong and protects the phone from dust, scratches, and smudges; it is still thin enough that it doesn't disturb the touch senses.

I was truly impressed with the quality of the product and the customer service level of providing the detailed enclosed information provided.

I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone with an iPhone 6.  iPhone’s are expensive to buy once, but having to pay for a second iPhone when yours breaks costs even more than the first one did.  I would be lost and in financial hurt if my iPhone broke.  It’s important to prepare for the worst and keep your phone protected with esimple’s iPhone 6 Screen Protector.

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.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals 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***
Product Intro:

Heard the Benefits of Coconut Oil? goPURE© Fractionated Coconut Oil - extracts only the best part of coconut oil to create the best carrier oil and massage oil on the market! If You Don't Feel That This is the Best Carrier Oil and Moisturizer You have Ever Tried We Will Give You a 100% Refund.

goPURE Fractionated Coconut Oil Benefits:

    • Highly Stable for Use in Creams, Lotions and Any Cosmetic Preparations
    • Deeply Moisturizes and Seals in Moisture without Clogging Pores
    • 100% Natural, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Free of Any Fragrance 
      or Color
    • One of the hottest MCT Oils on the market today!

Product Details:

Premium Grade, Grade A - Fractionated Coconut Oil - the Best Carrier Oil and Moisturizer - Great for Delivery Essential Oils & Active Ingredients
FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL BENEFITS: FCO is a lightweight emollient that provides an effective barrier for the skin without clogging pores or causing breakouts. A must-have for dry or sensitive skin; it leaves you feeling smooth and hydrated, never sticky or greasy.

Each bottle contains 100% pure and natural fractionated coconut oil, ideal for use is soaps, lotions, hair care products, ointments and other DIY health and beauty treatments. Fractionated coconut oil offers all the benefits of coconut oil, with the added convenience of an indefinite shelf life, long term stability and resistance to rancidity.

1 YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This is Hands Down the Highest Quality Fractionated Coconut Oil on the Market Today.

It is a highly cost-effective oil, and because it will never go rancid, it can be mixed with other more expensive carrier oils to extend their shelf life. It is colorless and odorless, and it incorporates perfectly with other oils without altering their scent, appearance or effectiveness. Considered better than any of: Almond (Sweet), Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Camellia Seed, Coconut (Fractionated), Evening Primrose, Grapeseed, Hemp Seed, Jojoba, Macadamia Nut, Meadowfoam, Rosehip (Extra Virgin), Sesame Seed and Sunflower.

My Review:


This product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals came in a nice, large, clear bottle with a brown label.  This bottle is huge and will definitely last me several months.

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals is a light oil that is colorless and fragrance free.  This product is not at all sticky, greasy, or slimy.

I love how well this product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals worked.  My elbows are always so rough and dry.  I could apply lotion five times a day, every day, and my elbows would still not be smooth.  So I used this product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals every day on my elbows for two full weeks.  The results were impressive as my elbows were finally smooth and soft.  I couldn't believe the difference Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals has made on my skin.  This was also not a quick, temporary fix.  My elbows continued to heal and stay soft.

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals has made my skin feel velvety smooth and silky.  This product has also given my skin a healthy glow that looks and feels amazing.

I love using this product after I shave my legs.  Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals prevents my legs from that post shave itch and reduces redness and razor bumps.  Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals locked in the moisture and kept my legs looking sleek and sexy.

I totally love how versatile this product is!  I have used this product as part of my daily skincare routine.  I have used this product for touchups and deep skin treatments.  I have used this product as massage oil and as an after shave oil.  I have also used this product to treat scars and stretchmarks.  

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals can also be combined with soaps, lotions, hair care products, ointments, and other DIY health and beauty treatments.  Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to play around with this, but I am definitely excited to experiment with it and check out all the possibilities.

I liked that this product is 100% pure and natural.  Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals has no additives, no preservatives, no fillers, is non-greasy, and is hypoallergenic.  I really liked that this oil is safe for sensitive skin and doesn't cause acne breakouts or clog pores.

I used this product while giving a massage to a friend who has very sensitive skin.  The oil felt buttery soft and was easy to work with.  The oil is so lightweight that it didn't cause my hands to slip or get sticky while I was rubbing it in.  Also the oil didn't run or spill; it quickly absorbed into the skin.  Even though the oil is colorless it wouldn't have stained her clothes.  I am so happy to have found a product that I can use on her, because of her sensitive skin I am unable to use any product on her so she doesn't break out.  I know her massage appointments would be so much better with an oil or lotion so I am glad that Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals worked out.

I will absolutely continue to use this product as it is so versatile, easy to use, and has amazing benefits.  I would also recommend this product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals to everyone for the same reasons and as there are so many advantages to using this product.

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.

Happy April 1st – April Fool’s Day!


Wow, I can't believe it’s April already?  This year is passing by so fast!  We are now in the 2nd quarter of the year!  April has always been one of my favorite months.  But I'm totally bias.  April is my birthday month.  Yep, I take the whole month and celebrate as often as I can.  I love birthdays; regardless if it’s my birthday or a friend’s birthday.  Okay yes, I like my birthday more lol.  But still I love celebrating the special day.  I hope I still feel like that when I get older.  So this year I will be 27!  Ouch!  Yes, this is also the year of my 10-year high school anniversary.  But that’s a whole other post for another time.  Anywho, back to the topic.  April 1st as we all know is also known as April Fool’s Day or All Fool’s Day is a day when clever and practical scheming is not just accepted, it’s encouraged.


Although the origin of April Fool’s is uncertain, some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar.  According to International Business Times (http://www.ibtimes.com/april-fools-day-2015-facts-trivia-myths-history-why-we-celebrate-international-day-1864126) the most popular theories about how April Fool’s Day came about are:

April Fools’ Day began in the year 1582, according to one legend, when Pope Gregory XIII (after whom the Gregorian calendar is named) moved the start of the new year from the end of March to the beginning of January. The change was made public, but not everyone got the memo, and those who didn’t and thus continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1 were laughed at. “Because they were seen as foolish, [they were] called April Fools,” medieval historian Ginger Smoak has explained, according to the Huffington Post.

Another myth is based on the same idea but suggests the change in the New Year happened at a slightly different time and place. It attributes the calendar change to France in 1564 -- rather than to the pope -- and when people celebrated the wrong New Year, others would paste paper fish on their backs, which explains why in France, the day is known as April Fish.

Others insist that April Fools’ Day is a joyous remnant of the age when people used to hold spring festivals marking the end of winter with “ritualized forms of mayhem and misrule” and when “people play pranks on friends and strangers,” according to the Museum of Hoaxes. Written references to the holiday go as far back as the 1500s, and detailed references begin to crop up in the 1700s, according to the museum, although by then the idea of pranks and all-around silliness on April 1 was well established.


April Fools' Day is observed throughout the Western world. Practices include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.

The French call April 1 Poisson d'Avril, or "April Fish." French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying "Poisson d'Avril" when the prank is discovered.  I actually remember doing this in my French class in high school.



According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools'_Day) some of the longstanding customs throughout the world include:

In the UK, an April fool joke is revealed by shouting "April fool!" at the recipient, who becomes the "April fool". A study in the 1950s, by folklorists Iona and Peter Opie, found that in the UK, and in countries whose traditions derived from the UK, the joking ceased at midday.  A person playing a joke after midday is the "April fool" themselves.

An April Fool's Day prank of a purported new design for three level city bus, from an April 1926 issue of the company newspaper Echo Continental, published by the Continental Rubber Works Hannover AG Company.

In Scotland, April Fools' Day was traditionally called 'Huntigowk Day', although this name has fallen into disuse. The name is a corruption of 'Hunt the Gowk', "gowk" being Scots for a cuckoo or a foolish person; alternate terms in Gaelic would be Là na Gocaireachd 'gowking day' or Là Ruith na Cuthaige 'the day of running the cuckoo'. The traditional prank is to ask someone to deliver a sealed message that supposedly requests help of some sort. In fact, the message reads "Dinna laugh, dinna smile. Hunt the gowk another mile." The recipient, upon reading it, will explain he can only help if he first contacts another person, and sends the victim to this next person with an identical message, with the same result.

In Ireland it was traditional to entrust the victim with an "important letter" to be given to a named person. That person would then ask the victim to take it to someone else, and so on. The letter when finally opened contained the words "send the fool further".

In Poland, prima aprilis ("1 April" in Latin) is a day full of jokes; various hoaxes are prepared by people, media (which sometimes cooperate to make the "information" more credible) and even public institutions. Serious activities are usually avoided. This conviction is so strong that the anti-Turkish alliance with Leopold I signed on 1 April 1683, was backdated to 31 March.

Norwegians, Danes and Swedes celebrate April Fools' Day (aprilsnar in Danish). Most news media outlets will publish exactly one false story on 1 April; for newspapers this will typically be a first-page article but not the top headline.

An "April Fool's Day" hoax marking the construction of the Copenhagen Metro in 2001.

Although April Fool’s Day is often a controversial holiday, I believe the day should be celebrated.  Unfortunately, I think some people take it too far and it ruins the point of the day.  April Fool’s Day should be a fun, happy, silly, creative, exciting day.  I love hearing April Fool’s Day jokes and hearing about tricks that people played or had played on them.  It’s important to have a sense of humor and it’s healthy to laugh and have a moment of silliness.  We all get so caught up in our lives, we often forget to stop, smile, laugh, and enjoy the moment.  I think Mark Twain gave us the best perspective of April Fools’ Day: ”The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.”