Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Mucinex for children multi symptom cold (review)

Ok, I got to try this for FREE from SMILEY360. This is for children over 4. It does work well, I will give them that. Now I have a problem, when I take the adult version I get really dizzy and disoriented (not tired) for quite a few hours. I don't know about you, but I for one hate that feeling. I am not sure if there is something in it that my body just doesn't like but that is how i react every time. Now, my child that I gave it too had a similar reaction, so I will not be giving it to them again for that reason, but ultimately it did get rid of symptoms for hours, but with that effect. I gave it 4/5 stars because it did work, and I don't think everyone has this same occurrence as we did. Maybe that is how we tell it is working. Either way, the kids liked the taste and it relieved the symptoms for hours.
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Easy off stove cleaner (review)

So I got this to try for FREE from Smiley360. It is easy to use and you don't have to do a ton of work. I find that if you scrub a bit before you use it and then clean a little bit after, it works great and is much quicker than without it. I don't know if any of you have tried to use the self clean, but I hate it. The stove can't be used for hours and you have to make sure your children don't come around for it. I hate the smell to, this has a chemically smell, but not as bad. I also read in a few different places that using the self cleaning options can ruin an oven. I haven't had this happen, but it is something i have thought about before. So I gave it 5/5 stars, like I said earlier, it works better when you put a little work in it, but you would want to anyways just to make sure everything is smooth. This stuff is very affordable, so if you are in a hurry, you might want to try this stuff out for yourself.

You can sign up for smiley360 for free and try out products like I did. Just head over and sign up it is free and easy to do.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

chap stick hydration lock (review)

So i got this in the mail for FREE from smiley360 to try and give an HONEST review.. So I tried it, I really like it. My favorite part is that it has two ends, one says moisturize and the other says renew. I really can't tell you the difference, but it has two ends, you can't go wrong with that. I have tried both ends and both leave my lips feeling soft. I don't have one complaint, it is super easy to use and is easy to apply and all that. I am still trying to find a bad thing about it and can't.. I give it 5/5 stars because it did what it said and works well and i didn't find a flaw with it. Here is a list of pro's and con's:
Pros:
easy to use
leaves my lips feeling soft and silky
has two ends!!!
is bigger than other chapsticks

Cons:
Not really a con but, can't tell the difference of the two ends, they both feel kind of the same to me

So really there isn't a con but I put the above.. Really like this stuff.. worth it to try it, you might like it!!
Happy sampling...

Monday, October 13, 2014

TAZO Chai tea (Review)

Smiley360 sent me these to try for FREE as samples. I have never had this brand and really didn't know what to expect. I was surprised. I have tried most of their teas now and can't really find one that I don't like. They have a nice variety to choose from. On the box it tells you the level of caffeine it has in it which helps. If it is late at night you choose one with less in it. They have a great taste to them, I really didn't expect it. They even have versions like a caramel latte. They are all amazing. So below is a list of pro's and con's:
Pro's:
Tastes great, no matter what choice you make
label how much caffeine is in it
have a large line to choose from
have a ton of decaffeinated versions to choose from
are good if you are on a tight budget, i found boxes for a little over $2.00
Are sold at a ton of stores, so they are super easy to find
con's:
I really can't think of any at all

After reviewing, I would give it 5/5 stars. You really need to try it, I have loved every flavor so far and i am happy to be drinking more tea and less unhealthy stuff!!
Happy sipping!!

5 hour energy (review)

So, I got the 5 hour drink to try for FREE from Smily360. I have never tried it before and heard some stuff about it so I was skeptical. Overall, it was better than those other caffine drinks and you don't have to drink 20 ounces for it to work. It did work, it gave me energy for some hours and you don't crash as hard. You still are going to be tired, because you were tried to begin with. So here are the pro's and cons:
Pro's:
it doesn't taste bad
you don't have to drink a ton for it to work
it has a ton of good things for your body it in and not loaded with sugar
it works, gives you energy for hours
you don't have a hard crash when it wears off

Con's:
It can be pricey if you don't find it on sale or have a coupon for it

So, I would give it 4/5 stars, it really works well and doesn't load you up with sugar and is full of vitamins. I think it could taste a little bit better that is why I gave it 4/5 stars. I might be crazy, because it doesn't taste bad.

Here you go: check out smiley360 if you want to test things out too.

Happy sampling!!

Monday, September 29, 2014

Valentia Even glow Serum review

So, when I got this for Free to try, I wasn't really sure what to think. I was surprised that after the first day I did notice a difference. My skin looks much more even and healthy, and it looks better and refreshed. It has a great smell, like fresh fruit, which is great!! I have never tried a product that smells like fresh fruit and actually had any results before. I use it once a day, and wait for it to dry before I moisturize. It is nice and soaks right into your skin and dries really quick. It is super easy to apply and doesn't leave that greasy feeling on your skin. I didn't even notice it on after it dried. It doesn't mess with anything else you put on your face, which is awesome. So when I looked in the mirror the day after, I noticed my skin just looked really healthy and really couldn't lpinpoint exactly why or what had changed. A few days later I noticed that a lot of the red that I had in my complexion was not there. It is more even and radiant. I gave this 5/5 stars on amazon, because to me it was amazing and went above and beyond what it said on the bottle. Nothing works for everyone, but if you have a little bit of extra money it is worth a try. I will rebuy for sure... So I am going to go through a list of my routine, I do all this at night before I go to bed:
I exfoliate everyday. Every two or three days I use Mario Badeau and in between I use an everyday defoliator..
After that I apply the Even Glow Serum
Once it dries I put on my moisturizer and call it a night.

Once again, I am truly surprised as to the results, because it smells so good and doesn't feel heavy, but it is amazing and I noticed a difference when I looked into the mirror after the first day!!
Here is a link to the amazon site:
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJD8NLY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you have problems like I do (due to having a baby) you want to try this out!! I have been trying for 2 years now, and this is the first mix of things that actually work!!

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Coppertone, Clearly Sheer (Review)

Coppertone, Clearly sheer,
Coppertone has a very large selection of sunblock. I got to try a sample for FREE from BZZAGENT.Com.   They have so many different options. You can have something for children spf 50+. They have lotions and sprays. I use the lotions for my babies face and body and use the spray on her head to protect her scalp. It has a really good smell, and is clean and clear.  It isn't sticky, you don't even know it's on.
Pros:
smells good
gentle on skin, even for a baby
doesn't clog pores
don't even know it's on
really blocks the sun, lasts a while
come in all different forms, spray and lotion, sports, or water play and others
different spf to choose from
Large product line to choose from, something for everyone

Cons:
It is hard to see if you got your whole body with the spray since it is clear

So, I give it 5/5 stars. This stuff really works well and doesn't irritate my babies skin, all around good product.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Blood Claim By Magen McMinimy (review)

I really thought this book was different and I did like it. I thought it was a little bit on the short side. That is the reason for four out of 5 stars. The story was interesting. I has secrets and lies and action. It follows a girl who is a decedent of the first vampire and she has some really unique powers. She is trying to protect a girl that her brother is trying to kill. She goes through all kinds of different things to protect this girl before she has to rush and get it done before something happens, not to mention she has to help to do it. Along the way she falls in love with someone who isn't to happy about being lied to. The story ends in a huge cliff hanger. I cannot wait to read the others. It was really easy to read and a quick read. The book flowed well and you didn't have parts where it was too slow. It was written well and I don't do spoilers so you will have to just read it your self.
Below is a link to good reads, amazon and the authors page..
Happy Reading!!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/900409605?book_show_action=false
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Claim-Half-Blood-Princess-1-ebook/dp/B005J85VHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396753968&sr=1-1&keywords=blood+claim
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A Masterpiece Of Our Love By Nikki Lynn Barrett (Review)

This is the first book in a trilogy. I found it hard to put it down, it really kept me in the story. The story is about how two people meet when they are younger. They get into a plane crash and lose both of their families. They get together once a year where the accident happened and have a reunion type of things. They both were hurt in the accident but lived. They reunite and start to realize they have real feelings for one another and on top of the turmoil and secrets, there is someone stalking them and threatening them. There are a lot of plot twists and also I am sure there is even more in the second book. It leaves you in suspense of wondering what is going to happen next. They both have nightmares of the accident but, some are worse than others. There is alot going on (in a good way). I would recommend this to anyone that like a love, suspense and thriller type of book. I don't do spoilers so this is all I will say, you will have to just read it for yourself!! You still have no idea why the person is going after these two by the end of the book. It will have you thinking and wanting to go buy the second book.
I gave this book 5/5 stars because I really really enjoyed it.
Below you will find the link to my good reads review, along with a link to amazon and the authors page.

Happy Reading!!

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18690120-a-masterpiece-of-our-love" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="A Masterpiece of Our Love (The Masterpiece Trilogy, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1392223038m/18690120.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18690120-a-masterpiece-of-our-love">A Masterpiece of Our Love</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6583655.Nikki_Lynn_Barrett">Nikki Lynn Barrett</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/879065089">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I really enjoyed this book. It is the first of a series. These two people meet when they are children and they are in a huge plane crash and lose both of their families. They stay in each others lives and get together once a year where the accident took place. They lost touch for a few years and get together again at one of their annual trips. There are a lot of secrets that come out and plot twists. There is someone out to get them. It was hard to put down the book and I really can't wait to see what happens next.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Gathering by S.L. Dearing (Review)

I gave this book 5/5 stars. It was really long, which I loved.  The story is about the world after a big war and there are so many communities and each one has their own religion. They all get together for a week or so every six months to relax. They have rules and they all tolerate and get along for those days. There is one community that is just evil and is targeting some people at the gathering. There are alot of people to remember in this book so the author has a list of each person and where they are from and who they are related to. This helps you keep track if you forget who someone is. This is located at the end of the book. I did find myself saying, who is this person again. By the end of the book you pretty much remember who everyone is and where they are from. The book's main character is  Alia who runs the community or town that holds the gathering every year. She has 10 kids and is a widow. Her husband and child were killed somewhere out of their village. This story has love, suspense, magic, along with everything else to make a good story. There are alot of twists and turns that keep you wanting more. It was hard at times to put this book down. The chapters are all nice and short, not to long and not too short that make it easy to take a break if you need to in between chapters. They also find out that there is a traitor in their village and they are trying to figure out who it is. By the time they find out it might be too late. The story follows all of the characters and their stories. Each chapter is pretty much from someone else and it bounces back and forth, which I love this type of writing.
Below you will find a link to my goodreads review, amazon purchase link and author page...
Happy reading!!
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10735287-the-gathering" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="The Gathering (Lia Fail Chronicles, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1382924023m/10735287.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10735287-the-gathering">The Gathering</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5808145.S_L_Dearing">S.L. Dearing</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/883750165">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Well this book was really good. It takes place after a major war and there are so many communities left and each has their own religion and territory. They all get together every six months for a week. The book follows the main character Alia who has 10 kids. She runs on of the territories, the one that has the Gathering every six months. This book keeps you on your toes and is a long book. I loved it, there is a community that is just pure evil and is going after them for something. They all are having dreams of this dark community and what they are going to do.   This is the first book and I for one cannot wait to see what happens in the next book. This books is filled with love stories and magic and evil and other magical things. It was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. Totally worth a read!
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Monday, March 17, 2014

Colgate optic White (review)

I give this product 3/5 stars.
It has good intentions but it just didn't sit well with me.
Pro's
Has a whitening pen that fits right into the tooth brush (really cool)
Easy to use
Has a soft brush
Can use whitening pen every day
You don't have to rinse after using the pen, just whiten and go...

Cons
It felt really awkward brushing with the brush, I had to push down really hard to brush my teeth
Hurt to use, and made my gums really sore
Didn't feel like my teeth were clean..

So, I really like the idea but, I didn't care for the brush at all. I used it a few times and went back to my other tooth brush. Some people might really like this brush, but it wasn't for me. The whitening pen is awesome and super easy to use. When I was brushing my teeth I really didn't feel like they were clean at all. It felt like these super big flap things, were raised to high for you to get the rest of the brush to touch your teeth.. It is worth trying, while it is not for me, doesn't mean that you won't love it..
Have fun...

I got to try this for #FREE from Influenster. If you look at past blogs, there is a link to sign up. It is free and super easy to use and you get to test different products..

Tone body wash (Review)

These smell so good and are the perfect texture. Easy to get on and easy to rinse off. They have a lot of different scents to choose from and they are really cost efficient. If you are on a budget, you should check these out and try them out. They don't leave any type of residue on your skin and it makes your skin feel smoother and more moisturized after you are finished. Finish up with a good body lotion and you are set. They come in different sizes and are great for a budget. It didn't irritate my skin, and I have sensitive skin, which is a total bonus.  I love it, I give it 5/5 stars. I got to try these for #FREE from Bzzagent. Check them out really awesome site... Have fun!!


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Fiber one Protein cereal (Review)

So, I wasn't sure what to expect when I got these in the mail to try. They taste pretty goo and are super healthy for you. I thought for sure they wouldn't taste good, but they do. They have different flavors to choose from and a large product line to choose from. I would recommend these for anyone that wants to eat cereal but eat healthier at the same time. This would be the cereal for you. It has clusters of different things like almonds and cranberry and maple. I would give them 4/5 stars. They were good but I was looking for a different flavor or something a little tastier, but they still were pretty good. I am not huge on nuts being in my cereal, but in the end they still tasted pretty good.  I got to try these from Bzzagent. Check them out, you find out about new products and you get to try them out first..
Have fun and eat healthier
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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Hard Glamour, by Maggie Marr (Review)

I gave this one 4/5 stars. It was a cute story. It is about a girl who comes from a small town to L.A. trying to get a job so when she finishes school she will be set up. Well, she ends up out there with no money, no where to stay and a missing car. She ends up working for an actor reading his scripts. Well, sparks start flying and well we all know the rest. The story is very funny and had me laughing at parts and yelling at others. It was good at hitting emotions for sure. It had some twists in it. We all know that couples in the lime light have a ton of drama. What else can you ask for. It was interesting to see what happens behind the scenes for actors.
Below you will find my good reads review, and amazon page for purchase...
Have fun reading!!
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18757327-hard-glamour" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Hard Glamour (Glamour, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1384800679m/18757327.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18757327-hard-glamour">Hard Glamour</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/378432.Maggie_Marr">Maggie Marr</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/859973766">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I really enjoyed this book. Girl comes for a really small town to L.A. to get a job. She ends up having no money and no job and no where to go. She gets a job working for an actor who is really uptight. One thing leads to another they end up liking each other. It is a really cute love story, and well couples in the lime light always have a ton of drama. I really liked this story and am wondering where the story is going to go next. It was very well written and will keep you wanting more for sure.
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See How She Runs, by Michelle Graves (Review)

This was a really good read and kept me on my toes the entire time. It is about a girl who has powers to look at peoples memories and see visions of things that are going to happen. She inherited it from her parents. Her parents died when she was younger. There is a corporation that wants to kidnap her and use her for her visions. They are using visions to make money of catastrophes that are going to happen. She is taken to a cabin to learn how to control her ability and use it properly. I don't do spoilers so I won't say much more. I will tell you that she has a guardian and on top of all of the craziness the sparks start to fly between her and her guardian. The story has alot of twists and turns and will definatly keep you guessing until the end. This is the first of a series and I know I am excited to read the second one and can't wait to find out what happens next in this series. It was a great read and I recommend it to anyone that likes love stories with alot of craziness in them..
Below is my link to my good reads review.... I gave it 5/5 stars.. Also is a link to the authors facebook page and a link to the amazon buy page.
Happy reading!!
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18171350-see-how-she-runs" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="See How She Runs (The Chronicles of Izzy, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1373344112m/18171350.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18171350-see-how-she-runs">See How She Runs</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7165566.Michelle_Graves">Michelle  Graves</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/869151606">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a really interesting story. It is about a girl that finds out she has a unique power that was inherited by her mother. She lost her parents when she was younger. She has to fight a big corporation who wants to use her and her ability to make money off of scamming people. She has a guardian which sparks begin flying between them. This books is full of twists and turns and was a really enjoyable read.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The Love Series by Melissa Collins (review)

This series is a must read. I gave every book 5 stars.. It is an uplifting true love story. The books follow the two main characters Maddy and Reid. It goes back and forth between the two perspectives (love this type of writing). It shows how no love is perfect and you have to work through your problems together to make it work. It also shows how no one is perfect and stuff happens. They meet and sparks fly and Reid gets scared, but they end up together anyhow. It also show everything after, like how they deal with have a child at an early age and getting comfortable in your own skin. It really is a great series and I would recommend it to everyone. I don't want to give away anything, but they go through every day problems that alot of us face everyday.
I have posted reviews on goodreads and amazon. There are way to many links to post. I have attached a link to the author's page.
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaCollins.Author

Check her out, I can only assume that anything else she writes will be amazing as well..

Revenge, by J.J. Knight (Review)

I read an arc for the author. This is my first time reading anything from this author. I was impressed, because the book really kept me engaged the entire time and ended with me saying wtf just happened. There is a major cliff hanger,and this is 1 of 5 books. It seemed short to me, but I don't know if that was just me, plus I read in pdf format so I don't know how many pages there really were. I really liked the book, there are a ton of twists and turns, you will be saying what the heck. It follows a girl who moves to Cali from a small town (literally she lived on a farm), so there are alot for her to get used to. Well right off the bat she gets mugged while (flirting) with a guy playing music on the corner. They have an instant connection. She has no idea who he is or anything. They keep running into each other. She moved to Cali for a job at a music producing company. I can't give any spoilers so I will stop here. Just know that it will keep you guessing and I still have no idea what is going to happen in the next book. I gave it 4/5 stars in goodreads. I didn't give 5 stars only because it felt short to me. If it was on the story or the base of the story, I would give 5/5. The story line is great and new and fresh. I haven't read anything like it. I would recommend this to anyone that likes a story that is going to keep you guessing and rooting for the girl from a small town. Below is a link to my good reads review and a link to the authors facebook page and a link to purchase the book. Last time I seen, it was on sale...
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20809683-revenge" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Revenge (Volume 1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1392400940m/20809683.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20809683-revenge">Revenge</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7827726.J_J_Knight">J.J.  Knight</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/855158514">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a very interesting story with a major cliff hanger. At the end I was like huh, this is the end. It was good and I do want to read the next one to see what happens. It seemed short to me, but I don't know if that was because I read it in pdf format. That could have had something to do with it. The story follows a girl who just moved to Cali for a small town. She used to live on a farm. She meets this guy who is playing a guitar on the corner. They have a connection right off the bat. She starts her new job and just keeps running into this guy. There is some major twists ahead. I have no idea what is going to happen in the next book. Really good book. 
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Mangled Hearts by, Felicia Tatum (Review)

This book was great. It goes back and forth between present and past and goes between the two main characters perspective. Very unique and really like this format. Anyways it is about these people that meet in high school and a bunch of stuff happens and they lose touch. In the present Francesca is a lawyer and has to represent who else but her high school sweetheart Cade. The story unfolds and there is every indicator that Cade is a big time alcoholic.  In the beginning of the book you find out that Francesca  lost her sister in high school also. So it unfolds and you find out what really happened. So you have Francesca that was dealing with losing her sister and her high school sweet heart and you have Cade who is battling his issues as well. It is a great heart felt story with a really nice and sweet ending. I gave this book 5/5 stars on Goodreads. I really liked the story and it was very happy.
Below you will find a link to my good reads review and a link to amazon and a link to the authors facebook page.

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17620381-mangled-hearts" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Mangled Hearts (Scarred Hearts, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1372424455m/17620381.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17620381-mangled-hearts">Mangled Hearts</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6592100.Felicia_Tatum">Felicia Tatum</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/845069353">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Just finished this book. Really enjoyed it. It goes back and forth from when two people met in high school and how they lost connection. They reunite. Every chapter goes back and forth from both of the main characters perspectives and goes from present to past. I really like the format of the book. Anyways something happens in high school to tear them apart and the book shows them getting to know each other again. It was a really cute story.
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Taco Bell Sauces

So I got a box of Taco Bell Sauces from CrowdTap to try.
We got one bottle of Mild, Hot, Verde and Fire.
We used them on Super Bowl Sunday. We had some people over. We made nachos, with ground beef and sour cream and cheese and topped it off with taco bell sauce. We also served pizza and topped it off with Taco bell sauce.
They are great, I never knew they sold them at stores like this. It is so great, there are so many different things you can do with them to spice food up. I am working on looking up different recipies I can use them on. I have to give the Taco Bell Sauces 5/5 stars.
If you like spice and you like the sauces available at Taco bell go pick up a bottle or two. They are sold everywhere. I just seen them at Walmart.
Have fun!!

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Meant To Be, by P.L. Jenkins (Review)

I read an arc of this book. I liked the story, and what it is about. I didn't care for the layout. I would have liked to see it start with a tid bit about her child hood and a bit about the other things and then go into the book. It starts out with Kya in New York and doesn't really tell you anything but, she is from Texas. You slowly learn everything throughout the book. My only comment was that the story unfolded slowly and towards the end went crazy fast. This is a second chance love story with alot of drama and a lot of back and forth. It really is a good story, I know the edited version will be better. If you like second chance love stories with alot of drama and secrets you will like this book. It has a happy ending also for all of you that love happy endings. I do really like how she did the ending. The last chapter takes place in the future and tells you where everyone in the book is now. I really like that ending. Below you will find my review from good reads and a link to the authors facebook.
I gave it 4/5 stars. I was going back and forth between 3 and 4 stars and I think the edited version will be great...=)

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19549587-meant-to-be" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Meant To Be" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1388619970m/19549587.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19549587-meant-to-be">Meant To Be</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7579627.P_L_Jenkins">P.L. Jenkins</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/824977432">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Ok I thought this book was interesting. I did read an unedited arc, so i know the reading experience of the finished book will be better. The story itself is a good one. I didn't care for the layout, but it still was a good story. It is a second chance love story. If you like them you will enjoy this book. It also has alot of drama and a bit of action and some characters with sketchy pasts. The book starts and you don't really know any of the background information. You learn that bit by bit. I was really going between 3 and 4 stars. I am giving it four stars because I think the finished book will be better. The book follows Kya a girl from Texas. Slowly you learn alot about her as the rest of the story unfolds. I don't do spoilers, so just buy it if you like to read second chance love stories. You can find a more full review at <a href="http://crystalseverything.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://crystalseverything.blogspot.com/</a><br>
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Friday, January 17, 2014

Influenster

I am not reviewing anything, I just want to give out the link to a really cool site. They send you free stuff to try and give you tasks.
They don't pay you but when you complete all of the tasks you usually win more free products.
Really a great site. Click the link below...
The last thing I got from them was a whole box of things to try out. It included nail polish, mascara and a bunch or other things..
Really a cool site.

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@crystal00713

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

One Night With Him by; K.S. Smith (Review)

This is a book I got from the author to read. What a great story. I really didn't know what it was going to be like, I knew it was going to be a love story. It was very witty and fresh. In the beginning of the book I was literally laughing out loud and some of the things the main character did. I could see people doing this and I know some of the stuff I probably have done or would do.  The book follows a young woman who is the maid of honor in her best friends wedding. She ends up having a one night stand. She finds love, and what kind of love story would it be if there wasn't some type of drama. It deals with something people every day deal with. It really is something that could happen. It was a very up lifting story and I really liked it. I gave this 5/5 stars because I just thought it was so well written and really kept my interest. If you like love stories that have a twist in the middle but you still get your happy ending this is the book for you. The people in the book are people that you can relate to or literally meet every day. It was a nice change of pace, I read from every genre so this was a little different from what I have read recently. Sorry no spoilers!! I can tell you she leaves some of the information, or background information about the characters until the very end. So it was nice to not know everything about them until the end.

Below you will find the link to my good read review and the author facebook link and link on Amazon..
Enjoy!!

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18295753-one-night-with-him" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="One Night with Him" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1382708251m/18295753.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18295753-one-night-with-him">One Night with Him</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7215509.K_S_Smith">K.S.  Smith</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/818850695">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Wow this story is very witty and fresh. It is a love story. It starts as a girl who is a maid of honor in her best friends wedding. She has a one night stand and it goes from there. I really enjoyed the story. The only thing I didn't like which still didn't make a difference is how the guy in the story talked. There are guys out there that really do talk like that all the time.. =) If you like love stories with drama and a happy ending you will like this story. She leaves little tid bits about the characters to the very end, this way you really don't fully know them until the book ends. Really good job!!
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Thursday, January 9, 2014

The Hunted One (End of Days book 1) By Meg Collet (Review)

I received a copy from the author. I wasn't sure what the book was going to be like. I usually don't read about the book until I read it. Well let me tell you, it was an outstanding book. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The whole time I was trying to guess what was going to happen next. The story turns a subject (angels and demons and everything in between) into something that you wouldn't even think of. It was very well written and has a little bit of everything to offer you. You have romance, drama, action, mystery. It is everything all bundled into on great little package. What else can you ask for? On another note, I couldn't see the cover until I checked it on goodreads, for some reason my kindle wasn't working right. I absolutely love the cover. I would have purchased the book based on the cover. It really catches your eye and will make you want to know what the book is about. This is a the first book in a series and I really cannot wait for the next one... Man I hate waiting... Anyways, below you will find the link to my goodreads review.  I gave 5/5 stars. It really offers a little bit of everything... Also I have attached a link to the authors facebook page

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18652128-the-hunted-one" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="The Hunted One (End of Days, Book 1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1381257126m/18652128.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18652128-the-hunted-one">The Hunted One</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7334288.Meg_Collett">Meg Collett</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/795559836">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Wow what was a great book... Amazing book.... This book is about angels and demons and eveything in between. The book follows an angel named Michaela. She is an archangel and she is set up for doing something bad. The whole book focuses on her trying to clear her name and allow all of the archangels to go back home (heaven). There is a ton of action and drama and love as well as falling out of love. I don't do spoilers but it really was a great book and I would recommend to the fullest. The author did a great job as turning aspects of religion or things we all have once talked about into a great book.  Who ever told her she couldn't possibly write a story about angels was wrong!!
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Happy reading!!

Friday, January 3, 2014

The Devil's Playground By, Cynthia Sens Review

So I won the book on Goodreads. I loved the cover which is why I entered in the first place. I didn't really know what to expect, but I loved it. I gave it 5/5 stars. It was very interesting and is based on a conspiracy theory about medical clinic and other fishy things in our country. The story follows a man that keeps referring himself as almost 100 but really in his 40's. It doesn't makes sense now but, when you read it you will understand. There is a ton of action and fighting. The main guy is trying to find a missing child that has been missing for over a year. The plot twist and turns and will keep you guessing and wanting more. Anyways I would recommend to anyone that loves thrillers and action. It is definitely worth the read. This is the first in a series and I can't wait to read the next one.
Below is my goodreads review.

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18805124-the-devil-s-playground" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="The Devil's Playground (Sapphire Staff, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1384448600m/18805124.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18805124-the-devil-s-playground">The Devil's Playground</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7390321.Cynthia_Sens">Cynthia Sens</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/791017680">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
What a good story. It will keep you guessing until the end. It is a story that follows a guy who keeps saying he is almost 100 years old. There is a ton of action in this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire book. I read it in two days. This is the first in a series so I can only imagine what is going to happen in the other books. I don't do spoilers so I will just tell you the main character likes to help out people and was trying to find a kid that was missing for a year. He goes into a conspiracy theory about different medical clinics. I would recommend this to someone that likes series and likes to keep guessing and loves action.
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Below is a link to the authors page.. Check it out