Trusted Health Products Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer and P.M. Revitalizer Review and Giveaway

I received a 2-bottle set of Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer and P.M. Revitalizer for free to facilitate this review.

Trusted Health Products is a company that produces health care and beauty products that are all GMO-free, 100% Pure & Natural, with absolutely no additives or fillers of any kind. These products are made with their Pure Manufacturing Process which uses no excipients or harmful chemicals. All products are also backed by their 1 year, unconditional 100% money-back guarantee.

The Amazingly Beautiful Collection has three products that are associated with the line: Facial A.M. day face oil serum moisturizer, Facial P.M. evening face oil serum revitalizer, and Body moisturizing body serum. Every bottle of of Amazingly Beautiful Facial A.M. and P.M. is personalized with the user’s name and makes a unique gift for Christmas or any other occasion! I received the Amazingly Beautiful Facial A.M. and P.M. personalized with my name, Crystal, to try out.

Amazingly Beautiful Facial A.M. and P.M. Claims...

• Great for all skin types – oily, dry, normal and combination.
• Amazingly Beautiful Facial A.M. and P.M. uses a rare combination of live fruit, nut and plant extracts to feed your skin cells and promote youthful, moist, beautiful glowing skin. This new, 100% natural live facial skin care system brings life and beauty back to your skin without any preservatives, parabens, petroleum-based oils, GMOs, synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, colorings or additives of any kind. Ingredients of the A.M. are 100% pure and natural, live cold pressed botanical oils of almond kernel, orange peel, lemon peel, avocado fruit, olive fruit. Ingredients of the P.M. are pure and natural, live cold pressed botanical oils of almond kernel, orange peel, lemon peel, evening primrose seed, and apricot kernel. 
• Say goodbye to dry and oily skin. It smooths the appearance of rough and scaly areas. Skin looks and feels younger, softer and smooth like silk. Cleanses, hydrates, conditions and moisturizes skin deeply.
• It reduces the appearance of aging, discoloration, age spots, sun spots, blemishes, spider veins, fine lines, wrinkles, and pores. Firms and tones skin’s appearance. Protects skin from oxidation from sun and environment.
• 0.5oz/15ml bottle lasts 2 months, 360 drops per bottle. 

My thoughts:  The Amazingly Beautiful A.M. and P.M. came in a cellophane bag tied with a purple bow with purple crinkle cut shredded paper cradling it and purple tissue paper padding the whole package. I love the personalization and the beautiful card with a lovely message that comes with it. Each bottle has a internal dropper so that you don't spill the contents and the drops come out nice and even. Each morning (use the A.M.) and evening (use the P.M.) all you have to do is put 2-3 drops in the palm of your hand and apply a little by your middle finger until you spread it evenly on your face, neck, and forehead. You are not supposed to rub it in, but gently apply it in a circular motion. The Amazingly Beautiful A.M. and P.M. smell amazing with a wonderfully invigorating citrus aroma! My skin also feels softer and more moisturized after using these products.

For the first few weeks using these products I had to apply a few more drops than it says to on the bottle because my skin was loving the stuff and sucking it up. In the directions that came with the bottles it says that you may need to apply more drops initially. You can also use the P.M. product as a makeup remover by placing 1-2 drops on a Q-tip or cloth and gently wipe the makeup away. If you use makeup or commercial skin care products a lot the Amazingly Beautiful line will take up to 30 days to help cleanse and detoxify your skin. While detox is happening you may experience a brief blemish breakout lasting anywhere from a day to a week...this is normal and is actually a good thing! My skin feels wonderful and looks more radiant.

I recommend the Trusted Health Products Amazingly Beautiful line to all who want positive results for their skin. I experienced, like most people, noticeable changes within a few days of using these products. It says even greater benefits are achieved after the first three months of using. These skin supplements can replace: anti-aging creams, serums, cleansers, firming creams, exfoliaters, moisturizers, day/night creams, make-up removers, body lotions, nutrient packs and more! They also have a similar product for the man in your life, called, The Man, and you can also get these personalized to read (Name Goes Here) Is The Man.

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Get all three Amazingly Beautiful products for $79.91. 10% of all product sales from Trusted Health Products go to RefugeForWomen.org These products are great for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!

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Prize:  1 bottle of Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer (for women) to 3 separate winners

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DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received product for free to review and an opportunity to giveaway one as well. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Trudeau Stocking Stuffers Review

I received these products free to facilitate this review.

The holiday season is upon us and Christmas isn't too far behind. Trudeau has innovative kitchen tools, gadgets and other houseware products that are perfect to take your holiday entertaining from kitchen to table in style. Their products are perfect to gift to those on our lists that love cooking, baking, and entertaining guests. The smaller of the products in their catalog fit very nicely in a stocking.

Trudeau Star Cookie Cutters and Gingerbread Cookies.

Set of Five Star Cookie Cutters: These festive star cookie cutters are great for dough, fondant, pastries, shortbread, Jello, fruit cutouts, etc. They come in a gift pack of 5 stars of varying sizes so they nest together conveniently for space-saving storage. Made of stainless steel with a nice coral colored finish, these are made to last. We love these and made star shaped gingerbread cookies easily with them. SRP $11.99

Sparkling Apple Cranberry Cider in festive glasses with the Trudeau International Wine Charms.

International Wine Charms: The International Wine Charms are great for adding class to your glass stemware and to make sure everyone knows who's beverage is who's. They are easily identifiable featuring 5 different fine wine regions of the globe that they represent including: Italy, France, Argentina, Australia and California with a sixth charm representing the world wines. Since my family doesn't drink alcohol we used them for our sparkling cider glasses. These charms are made of stainless steel and have a soft-touch backing to protect delicate glassware. SRP $11.99

Trudeau Flex Pot Clip working its magic!

Flex Pot Clip: The Flex Pot Clip is great for keeping messy cooking utensils off the counter and stovetop. It easily clips onto the side of a saucepan or stockpot to hold the utensil, eliminating the need for a spoon rest. Drips go right into the pot, not onto your counter or stovetop. This really is a great little gadget! I love that I don't have to clean a utensil AND a spoon rest now. It has heat-resistant silicone pads that protect your pot from getting scratched by the stainless steel underneath and the silicone that holds the utensil keeps it from slipping. Can withhold heat up to 428 degree Fahrenheit and is dishwasher safe. Comes in red, blue, or green. 5-year warranty. SRP $8.99

Trudeau Zest Grater zesting limes.

Zest Grater: This compact ultra fine Zest Grater is perfect for adding flavorful garnish to your meal or recipe. It is great for: citrus zest, hard cheese, garlic, nutmeg, and other spices. It features a built in protective sleeve handle that slides shut for safe and convenient storage. It slides open with a push of a button on the handle. Stainless steel blades are at the optimal cutting angle for zesting and grating. With a little pressure and back and forth movement of the fruit on the blades of the Zest Grater it was easy to grate the lime peels I had. It rests easily on a bowl for the zest to fall right into. It also has a nonskid rubber tip that keeps it from slipping and sliding off the surface where you are doing the grating. The lime zest was also really good sprinkled onto the potato wedges we made. It gave everything a little more zing. I love the bright green and yellow color that the Zest Grater come in. It goes so well with lemons and limes. Dishwasher-safe on top rack; washing by hand recommended to preserve blade sharpness. 5-year warranty. SRP $9.99

Olive Oil with the Trudeau Universal Dripless Spout for Garlic Herbed Potato Wedges.

Universal Dripless Spout: This Universal Dripless Spout is very handy for dispensing oil or vinegar without mess from virtually any bottle. I found a glass bottle that I had saved and the graduated silicone stopper fit perfectly into the neck. It is 100% dripless and pours the olive oil I put into the bottle neatly. Comes with a cap for storage and a integrated holder for the cap so you won't misplace it. I loved this for the Garlic Herbed Potato Wedges that I made. It made drizzling the oil over them so much easier. 5-year warranty. SRP $11.99

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DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received these products for free to review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

7 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe this Season Guest Post and First My Family ZPAK Review

 I received the First My Family "ZPAK" free to facilitate this review.

Guest Post by First My Family:

7 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe this Season

O-M-G the holidays are already here! That’s what everyone says as the decorations go up and the festivities begin. What they don’t talk about are the serious dangers millions of families face during the holiday season.

 FACT: AAA projects that nearly 50 million people will travel this Thanksgiving and another 100 million will likely travel during the December holidays.

 Increased travel during unsafe weather is a recipe for disaster, and as we’ve seen in the past - disasters happen when we least expect. Andrew Torres, CEO and Founder of First My Family, a disaster preparedness company knows that planning ahead can literally save lives. First My Family is most famous for being the official licensee and creator of the AMC The Walking Dead Survival Kit and most recently the AMC The Walking Dead Zombie Preparedness Apocalypse Kit (ZPAK). Andrew has also been in the emergency management and crisis management fields for the last 18 years and knows a thing or two about how to be prepared.

While no one can predict the weather or when catastrophe will occur, by following First My Family’s “Seven Steps to Stay Safe this Season,” families can mitigate their risk and hopefully stay safe and sound this holiday season.

 Seven Steps to Stay Safe this Season

1. Water your holiday tree every day and keep it away from heat sources. According to FEMA,  heat sources cause 1 out of every 6 Christmas tree fires each year. Make sure your tree is well-watered to prevent dryness and position the tree at least three feet away from any heat source. 
2. Prepare for #winter storms by checking your emergency kit! A basic kit should include, food, water, first aid, lighting, warmth and supplies to help start a fire.
3. Pets get cold too. Bring your furry friends inside! If they are outside, make sure they have plenty of non-frozen water and are able to stay warm. Remember, pets are family too!
4. Traveling during the holidays? Make sure you are prepared to get home safe. Every car should have a full tank of gas, charged cell phone, food, water, flashlight with batteries, first aid kit, jumper cables, warm clothes, blanket, shovel and work gloves.
5. Be extra cautious about possible fire hazards. Turn all lights and candles off before going to bed.
6. The holidays can be a lonely time. If you have family members with special needs or aging parents, make sure they can pay their bills, have a warm place to stay during the winter holidays, and know who to call for help.
7. Kids love to play during the winter.  Make sure they are safe by dressing them in multiple layers of clothing. To prevent hypothermia, bring kids indoors if they are shivering and have them come inside often on very cold days.  Don’t let babies sleep in a cold room.

My Review:

The Official AMC The Walking Dead Zombie Preparedness Apocalypse Kit (ZPAK) comes in a custom branded Nalgene Sport Water bottle that is 32oz and BPA Free. It has a custom carabiner and The Walking Dead ZPAK artwork in it. Perfect for everyday use to stay prepared in an emergency or in case of zombie attacks. Included in this handy kit are emergency and survival items that are a great compliment to any survival kit or bug out bag.

First My Family ZPAK Contents

ZPAK Contains:

• (1) 32oz Custom Nalgene BPA Free Wide Mouth Sport water bottle. Made in the U.S.A.
• (1) Custom Carabiner - Not designed for professional climbing
• (1) 5-1 Emergency Whistle with Compass, Flint, Signal Mirror and Carrying Case
• (1) Emergency Mylar Space Blanket to keep you warm during harsh conditions
• (1) Emergency Poncho to keep you dry
• (1) 12-Hour Glow Stick to light up the darkness
• (10) Medical Grade bandages
• *From the creators of The Walking Dead Survival Kit
• Items inside the bottle may fluctuate due to unexpected limitations on supply and can be altered for similar items at the discretion of First My Family

Use the ZPAK container as a water bottle for water or other cold drinks.

I love this small one person survival kit because it is perfect for gifting! It is compact enough to fit in a Christmas stocking or under the tree and perfect for packing in a larger pack. Once you take the contents out of the bottle they come in you can use it as well for a drinking container. The carabiner is great to attach the whole kit to a belt loop or backpack. The contents of this kit are a great start to helping in an emergency. I am probably going to add a healthy protein bar to this kit as well because there is a little room in the water bottle for one. This is great for hiking, climbing, camping, hunting, fishing, or a car ride...just in case.

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Get the ZPAK for $29.95 $ 34.95! Get one for everyone in your family this holiday season!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free to review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Real Kids Shades Eye Protection For Kids Review and Giveaway

The Real Kids Shades we picked out.

I received these products free to facilitate this review. 

Everyone knows that the sun can damage the skin and most parents know to whip out the sun screen to lather on their family before they go outside as a protection from harmful UV rays. But did you know that UV rays from the sun can cause permanent damage to the eyes. Eyes can not repair themselves like the skin can and the damage can build up over time. UV rays can also still do damage anytime of the year and even on overcast and cloudy days. This is why it is so important to protect not only your whole family's skin all year round, but also their eyes when they are outside.

Real Kids Shades, RKS, is a great company that promotes sun eye protection for kids. They sell a wide variety of stylish sun glasses with super sun protection for babies (0+), toddlers (2+), kids (4+), and youth (7+), and new young adult sizes. These sunglasses have a number of wonderful features which make them even more desired for a parent to purchase for their kids:

• Third-party verification of 100% UV-A/UV-B protection
• Durable - shatterproof and impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses
• Comfortable fit - not too tight, not too loose
• Unbreakable polymer frames - can bend and twist, but won't lose their shape
• Transparent enough to see your child's eyes
• Tested to contain no lead, BPA or phthalates
• Many styles have wrap-around frames to minimize exposure to peripheral light
• Explorer, Bolt, and Breeze models have P2 Lenses = Professional grade polycarbonate + Polarized
• Warranty - one year warranty from manufacturer defects
• Affordable - prices range from $14.99-$39.99

All the sunglasses I received came in a clear plastic case with carabiner and came with a reusable soft neoprene® zippered case with carabiner. This is great because they can put their shades in their cases and know where they are. They can also hook them onto a belt loop, backpack, etc. so they can take them with them everywhere they go.

My kids looking cool in their Real Kids Shades.

Delbin, my oldest son, received the Swag for Young Adult in Black/Blue to keep and try out. The Swag design is very similar to the Wayfarer design, but fitted for young adults. The blue color on the temples (arms/sides that are placed over the ears) is one of my favorite colors and so vibrant on these. He liked the way the lenses are mirrored and shimmered blue too. These fit really well on him and looked great.

Jaedan, my middle son, received Blade for Young Adult in P2 Polarized Lens in Graphite/Orange to keep and try out. The polarized lenses on these help with glare-reduction so that your child can see better through them. The wrap around frame looked good on Jaedan and helps minimize peripheral light. The nose pieces on these made them a bit high on his nose, but he could still see well out of them. Orange is his favorite color so he liked that about these too.

Teela, my middle daughter, received Breeze for Kids 7+ in P2 Polarized Lens in Cherry Pink/Lime to keep and try out. These have a squared off wrap around frame that make them look very stylish and very protectant of little eyes. The polarized lenses on these eliminate glare, increase visual clarity, reduce eye strain, and enhance contrast so that your child can see better through them. These are also Flex-Fit^TM which means that the frames are made of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPEE) and are very flexible. I love the bright colors of these too and they match so much of Teela's wardrobe.

Zari, my youngest daughter, received Breeze for Kids 4+ in P2 Polarized Lens in Purple/Navy to keep and try out. These have a squared off wrap around frame that make them look very stylish and very protectant of little eyes. The polarized lenses on these eliminate glare, increase visual clarity, reduce eye strain, and enhance contrast so that your child can see better through them. These are also Flex-Fit^TM which means that the frames are made of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPEE) and are very flexible. If you know my daughter Zari, you know her absolute favorite color is purple. She took one look at these and fell in love. I am so happy they fit her so well.

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BUY IT
To celebrate the holidays, Real Kids Shades is offering a 20% off coupon and free shipping on orders over $25.  Use the HOLIDAY15 coupon code when checking out from November 18 through January 3, 2016. These are great for stocking stuffers for Christmas!

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Shopswell: Earn Money While You Shop This Holiday Season!

My second check through Shopswell.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up soon and then Christmas! Shopswell is a place online to discover and share the best products and gifts curated by people like you. Shopswell saves you time and money too! Not only do you save, but you can earn money while you shop with their $10K Giveaway Shop.Share.Win Program!

Some of the awesome features that Shopswell has to offer.

I discovered Shopswell in June. At first it was just a fun hobby. I would make lists of things I liked or things that I wanted to gift others and much like Pinterest I could follow other lists and members as well. Unlike Pinterest you don't have to sift through products that aren't for sale and on Shopswell you can track a price point for a product on your list and be emailed as soon as it gets to that price. I love this because I can just sit back and relax after setting up the tracking and Shopswell does all the work for me. I just bought an extendable 13 foot, fiberglass handled fruit picker for my orchard for less than half the price it was to start with through Amazon.com by tracking it on Shopswell. Shopswell alerted me by email when the product I wanted dropped to the price I wanted to pay and I didn't have to keep watching the product on my own. Such a great time saver and I saved money!

Shopswell also turned out to be a great way to make money on the side. In August Shopswell started their $10K Giveaway Shop.Share.Win Program. This program lets you get rewarded for creating lists and sharing lists or products on Shopswell. For August I earned $691.25 and in September I earned $485!

How the $10K Giveaway Shop.Share.Win Program Works:

Be rewarded for helping out the Shopswell community! There are two ways to help out and earn credits for money on Shopswell:

1. Curate & Create 
First, you can earn credit by creating helpful content:

• Create lists: You will earn credits for creating fun, interesting, useful, and helpful lists. A list that gets comments or follows will get many more credits. First pick a great theme and give it a catchy title. Then pick a cover image for your list. Lastly add at least 10 items to the list with the search box. You can also paste a direct link to the product in the search box from a web retailer.
• Leave helpful comments, videos, and reviews on lists and products: These will earn you credits too, especially if others "like" them too.
• Update Your Profile: Make sure your interests are filled out and you add a cover image.
• Curate others’ comments, reviews and videos: Earn credits upvoting other members' comments, videos, and reviews too.

2. Share
Anytime you share Shopswell with someone, you will earn credits. Make sure you’re logged in to earn credits by:

• Share cool lists, products, deals and price-drops
• Invite people into the Shopswell community
• Use your custom link to share any Shopswell.com page
• Embed lists on your blog or website

Winning
Creating & Curating and Sharing are separate activities and they are rewarded separately.

The Shop.Share.Win. leaderboard will update daily. You will earn rewards relative to your position on the leaderboard. Rewards will be ‘booked’ weekly (Monday morning to Sunday midnight) and processed monthly. You can choose to receive your reward by check, Amazon Gift Card, or charitable contribution.

You must be 18yrs or older and a US resident to be eligible for rewards. No purchase necessary to win.

Join me on Shopswell, help others, create value, and shop smarter! Hurry and join before Cyber Monday so you can save on products you want and need...and maybe you can earn some extra spending cash too for the holidays! It is completely free to join.

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Vincent Peach Constellation Cuff Review

Clockwise: Sunset Pearls - SRP $76.00, Seaplicity Earrings feat. Freshwater Pearls with Vermeil - SRP $66.00, Unisex Double Wrap Flat Braid Bracelet feat. Tahitian Pearl - $181.50, Constellation Cuff - SRP $74.00, Seaplicity Bracelet feat. Freshwater Pearl - SRP $132, Leather Pearl Ring - SRP - $99.

I received this piece free to facilitate this review.

Nashville designer, Vincent Peach, is a man of talent with an eye for beauty. His signature collection of hand-tooled jewelry is aptly named after himself, with new collections being added all the time. The jewelry covers necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and a brand new assortment of rings. These exquisite adornments are handmade with the finest Black Tahitian and freshwater pearls, pave diamonds, gemstones, shells, coral, antique coins, artifacts, fossils, hand-woven sterling silver rhodium chains, Vermeil, soft tanned leathers and exotic skins. They have a boho-chic, country western and rock n' roll style. All are artistically crafted in the USA.

These pieces are sought after by the elite: celebrities, entertainers, and trendsetters a-like. They have been spotted on Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper, Harry Connick Jr., Sandra Bullock, Reba McIntyre, Connie Britton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kathy Lee Gifford —just to name a few.

Vincent Peach Constellation Cuff and Bag

The Constellation Cuff is the piece I received to review from C.I. Visions. This bohemian piece is so unique and  caught my eye. Interwoven between strands of leather cord, that are also wrapped and braided, are iridescent white freshwater seed pearls. These are elegantly spaced apart to give the illusion of suspension, making it look like a constellation of stars glinting in a dark night sky. I love the natural, raw earthy design. I feel like a celebrity when wearing it.

The Constellation Cuff is lovely all on its own or paired with other pieces. The cuff also flexes to be able to fit different wrist sizes. To keep it safe when not being worn, this stunning cuff comes with a brown velvet drawstring bag embroidered with the Vincent Peach initials in gold thread. It is the perfect statement piece to wow for the holidays or one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone.

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BUY IT
You can find the Vincent Peach Collection at 500 fine jewelry, boutiques, department and specialty stores nationwide and at http://www.vincentpeach.com/. Retail prices range from $20 to $20,000. You can find gifts under $200 on their website. The Constellation Cuff's suggested retail price is $74. Christmas is coming up and these pieces make perfect stocking stuffers!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received product for free to review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

50% Off Melissa & Doug Toys on Amazon.com Today Only!

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Today only, save 50% on select Melissa & Doug toys. It's their Gold Box Deal of the Day.

This one-day offer is valid on December 4th, 2014, or while supplies last. Discount is already included in the current Amazon.com price. Applies only to purchases made from Amazon.com and does not apply to products purchased from third-party merchants on the Amazon.com website.

Go here to get Christmas for your little ones early: Melissa & Doug Sale!


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Josh Wilson Noel CD Review and Giveaway

Josh Wilson is a contemporary Christian musician from El Dorado, Arkansas. I love the style Josh brings to the table. He has a strong unwavering voice. I am glad I was introduced to his music because I really like what I have heard so far.

His first full length new Christmas album, Noel, was released October 9th as a followup to his successful Christmas Tour in 2011. I haven't heard his other albums, but this one has a fresh and new way of arranging the songs that I have heard. He has an amazing amount of instruments in this album. On the cover just counting there are 10 different things and I can hear others as well throughout his music. Apparently on tour he had more than 20 instruments, most of which he plays, and he will again. He creates his albums and now stage performances with a technique called looping (below you can see him do this in the recording studio telling about looping).

This album is wonderfully well balanced with: 4 original songs, 4 traditional carols and 2 instrumentals. Having that many good originals on a Christmas album definitely takes talent and skill. The first song on the album, The First Noel, is an instrumental piece and beautifully arranged. I love the saxophone and sleigh bells in Almost Christmas and the song is so fun too. O Come, O Come Emmanuel has a verse with in the original  Ecclesiastical Latin which is very cool. There are so many songs on this album that I haven't heard and that I think, makes this album special. It is not comprised of too many traditional Christmas songs that one has heard so many times that they get annoying. If the song is one I have heard before he makes it new with the arrangements and instrumentation. I really love this album and I know it will be playing in my Christmas rotation of music a lot.

The Verse in O Come, O Come Emmanuel in Ecclesiastical Latin:
Veni, veni Emanuel!
Captivum solve Israel!
Qui gemit in exilio,
Privatus Dei Filio.

Refrain

Gaude, gaude, Emanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.

About looping:


About his 2012 Christmas Tour:


Track Listing:
01. The First Noel (instrumental)
02. Jesus Is Alive
03. Go Tell It On The Mountain (Featuring Mandisa)
04. Do You Hear What I Hear?
05. Christmas Changes Everything
06. Almost Christmas
07. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
08. Carol of the Bells (instrumental)
09. Angels We Have Heard On High
10. Once A Year (Featuring Andrew Peterson)

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Kylie Minogue The Abbey Road Sessions CD Review

Australian born, Kylie Minogue has been a global pop icon for 25 years. She has had 60 million global album sales, multiple hit singles, global tours, collaborations, countless industry accolades, acting roles and TV appearances. In 1987 her music career started when she released her first single; a remake of the 1962 Little Eva hit “Locomotion”. She has been singing and acting ever since.

Being released in the US on November 6th, this album, The Abbey Road Sessions was recorded in London's legendary Abbey Road Studios with Kylie's band and a full orchestra. As much as I love full orchestras usually, I miss her 80's flair on this album. The songs do not have the same flavor. Her songs don't pop in the same way and are not as upbeat. The sixteen tracks on this album have been radically reimagined and rearranged. She had always wanted to record in this way and so it was one of those things I think that she needed to do and I applaud her in living out her dream.

Don't get me wrong, I love the album, but in a totally different way. This album has a more emotional tone to it. Her voice shines and resonates more in this album. The songs are more clear and defined. The orchestral arrangement of this album and sound of the studio gives it a special ambiance. I love the reworked "Can't Get You Out Of My Head". It still works well with the orchestra. The previously unreleased "Flower" is one of my favorites on the album. I love the lyrics! She wrote this song years ago following her battle with breast cancer as an ode to the child she hopes to have some day.

Kylie Minogue - The Abbey Road Sessions Album Sampler

Tracklist:
01. All the Lovers
02. On a Night Like This
03. Better the Devil You Know
04. Hand On Your Heart
05. I Believe in You
06. Come Into My World
07. Finer Feelings
08. Confide in Me
09. Slow
10. Locomotion
11. Can’t Get You Out of My Head
12. Where the Wild Roses Grow
13. Flower
14. I Should Be So Lucky
15. Love At First Sight
16. Never Too Late

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DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to One2One Network for sending me product for free to facilitate my review. By posting early I am entered to win prizes. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Salvador Kitti The Kiss Cosmetic Bag Review

Salvador Kitti is an Etsy store where you can find neat gifts and accessories for the animal lover in all of us. You can find Key Cases, Change Purses, Wristlets, Cosmetic Bags, Paw Pouch, Kitten Purse, Purfect Tote, Cross Body Handbags, Vegan Leather Handbags, Messenger Bags, Backpacks and Book Bags, Watches, Holiday Ornaments and Apparel. They feature the original artwork of Amy Pugh-Campos on them. She does artwork of pets and animals that are wild, exotic and/or endangered. The store was named after Amy's cat, Salvador, who was born in her art studio and loved to paint as much as she did.

I chose the cosmetic bag in The Kiss, where two dolphins are kissing, to review for free because I love dolphins! I love how intelligent they are and how they glide through the water with ease. My husband and I met in a dolphin discussion forum online and we had dolphin alter egos on there (mine Finamoon and his Afalina)...so dolphins kissing is a great metaphor for him and I. Brian even made me a snow sculpture out of snow in Ohio to symbolize our love.

This cosmetic bag is great for makeup or a pencil case for kids. You can also put a few toiletries in it for travel. It is made of water resistant microfiber to keep your things inside protected. The image of the dolphin on this bag is taken from an oil painting and is vibrant, deep blues. It is complete with a heart zipper pull and two pockets to hold things on the inside.

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You can buy Salvador Kitti products on Etsy. I love their holiday ornaments too! These are so perfect for this time of year to hang on the Christmas tree! The smaller gifts and accessories are great for stocking stuffers and larger ones for wrapping to put under your tree. Take a look at their great selection of animals, you'll be sure to find one for your animal lover or you can get them a gift certificate so they can choose.

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Colbie Caillat Christmas in the Sand CD Review and Giveaway

Colbie Caillat just came out with her new Christmas album called Christmas in the Sand. It just was released October 23rd. She wanted this album to be special with a song on it for those that don't live in the cold.

I love the song that she wrote that has the same name as the album. It has very playful lyrics and a catchy tune. She also has Every Day Is Christmas, Mistletoe and Happy Christmas that are also written by her and her co-writers on this album and these were songs that were new to me too. Although not all the songs on the album are about Christmas in a warmer place, it has the best of both worlds: cold and snowy & warm and sandy. She draws on well-known favorites as well as some of her own material and has guest singers singing with her on some of the songs. I love the way she slipped in country and Hawaii in Silver Bells. She also did a photo shoot for the cover and insert photos on the beach of Malibu California, the city she is from. She looks like she had a lot of fun posing for them.

Here is the Christmas in the Sand Trailer:

 Here you can sing along to my favorite song on the CD:

Tracklist:
01 – Merry Christmas Baby (Feat. Brad Paisley)
02 – Santa Baby
03 – Christmas In The Sand
04 – Baby It’s Cold Outside (Feat. Gavin DeGraw)
05 – The Christmas Song (Feat. Justin Young)
06 – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
07 – Every Day Is Christmas (Feat. Jason Reeves)
08 – Silver Bells
09 – Winter Wonderland
10 – Mistletoe
11 – Happy Christmas
12 – Auld Lang Syne

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Great for a stocking stuffer or holiday gift! You can purchase the Colbie Caillat Christmas in the Sand CD on Amazon.com for $9.99.

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Chris Mann Roads CD Review

Chris Mann is a very talented singer and song writer. He has a swoon worthy voice that melts hearts. If you don't know him you should at least check him out. I first heard about him back in April through ONE2ONE Network. He was a newbie back then trying his wings out on the The Voice, an American reality talent competition show on prime-time NBC. Now he has a new album called Roads coming out October 30th.

Roads have their ups and downs and forks you have to decide whether to take. They are a journey and so is life. This album is aptly named because of its being the consummation of an extensive and demanding journey for this talented and committed young artist, who’d been pressing onward against what had appeared to be staggering odds.

Roads covers an eclectic mix of music, mostly of classically based pop. Chris Mann co-wrote two songs, “Cuore,” based on Bach’s “Air on a G String,” and the contemporary ballad “Falling”. Cuore is Italian for heart and this song is named rightly so because it definitely stole mine. Falling is a gorgeous song about falling in love. The other songs on this album range from Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” and Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” to “Ave Maria” and Damien Rice’s “The Blowers’ Daughter,” with the latter featuring a special guest appearance from Aguilera. Paul Anka even reworked “My Way” so that instead of being about being about a guy looking back, the new lyrics for Chris Mann are from the point of view of a young man looking hopefully ahead. The album ends with Coldplay’s anthem “Viva La Vida” sung by Chris.

I love the whole album. Chris has a rich passionate voice and is backed with an orchestra that makes the music full and beautiful. The arrangements are perfect and breathtaking. I will be watching for more albums from him and seeing where this road leads him next.

Tracklist:
01. Roads
02. Need You Now (by Lady Antebellum)
03. Cuore (based on Bach's "Air on a G String")
04. The Blower's Daughter (feat. Christina Aguilera)
05. My Way
06. Unless You Mean It
07. Always On My Mind (by Willy Nelson)
08. On a Night Like This
09. Ave Maria
10. Falling
11. Viva La Vida

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You can purchase the album on iTunes for $7.99 or Amazon.com for $9.99. This would be great for a stocking stuffer or gift for the upcoming holidays.

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to One2One Network for sending me product for free to review. By posting early I am entered to win prizes. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.