About the Book:
Fifteen-year-old Ashira just received the worst coming-of-age prophecy imaginable. After years dreaming of oceans, princes, and fairies, she expected the diviner to prophesy she would live a life of adventure outside her ordinary desert village. Instead Ashira hears, “you will live a life of no renown.” Ready to choose her own fate, she discovers a djinni’s bottle and starts making wishes. When the djinni proves uncooperative and annoying, Ashira sets out to the great city of magicians to learn magic and free herself from an uneventful life as a potter's daughter. But there is another prophecy being whispered in the shadows. It is said that among the great magicians, there is a demon on the rise with the power to destroy the world. The djinni might be Ashira’s only chance to become someone important, or he just might be the very demon that triggered the dark prophecy. With the world on the brink of destruction, can Ashira fight her fate and stop the forces that threaten to upset the balance of the universe? My Thoughts:
I absolutely loved this book, it was a pure joy to read! Packed with adventure, action and a hint of romance, it kept me hooked from the first page. The characters were intricate and believable without getting too deep into dramatic emotions. The storyline was fantastic and fast-paced without any dull moments. It was so hard to put this book down that I found myself reading at every chance I could get! It was a true pleasure indulging myself in this read and I'm left daydreaming about being in the story myself. I cant wait to read more by this author!
*I was not paid for this review! I received a copy of this book free of charge for my honest opinion! If you'd like to indulge yourself and read The Stone Bearers as well, you can get a copy here: http://amzn.to/1RxnRyy For a limited time, it's only .99 on Amazon from March 10th-16th!! **Future House Publishing will be having a giveaway on their site starting March 10th for an autographed copy of The Stone Bearers as well! Enter here: http://wp.me/p4x4ek-mX http://www.futurehousepublshing.com #FutureHousePub
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*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I'm currently six months pregnant, and a common ailment I'm starting to suffer from is swollen tired feet. Also, my husband puts in 10 hour days doing granite fabrication and his feet are killing him when he gets home as well. Usually we'll just hand massage each other's feet on the couch after dinner, but sometimes we don't always have time for an extensive massage. I was thrilled to try out the Premium Wooden Dual Foot Massager by Armour 24!
The dual massager is made of high quality lotus wood with 10 rollers. The rollers have steel rods in the middle of them so you don't have to worry about squeaking. It measures 11.5 x 7.8 x 2 inches and weighs 1.8 pounds and even comes with a very handy drawstring travel bag with rope handles. This would be absolutely perfect for somebody suffering from arthritis or other ailment since it's so easy to transport! While light, this massager is actually pretty tough. It can handle up to 350 lbs of pressure, so you can go ahead and be a little rough with it to get a deep massage without worrying about it falling apart. Six non-slip dots on the bottom help provide a great grip on smoother floors.
The massager has 8 diamond textured bars and two with larger nodes on them to get into those toes. The wood has a polished gloss like finish on it and can easily be rinsed off if you happen to get foot gunk on it or if it gets smelly. The massager feels absolutely wonderful!! After only about a minute, my feet already felt so much better! I can control the pressure to get either a light massage or press down more to get a deeper massage. My husband and my six year old son absolutely loved it too! We actually had to convince my six year old to give it up and take turns because he was having fun on it. I especially like the little node bars. They can get in between my toes and I can rub my heels on them as well for a more penetrating massage. This massager has become a nightly routine for the whole family! If you'd like one of these premium wooden massagers for yourself too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BLA8GG2 #armour24footmassager
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
Me and my six year old son just love to do arts and crafts together. He's so artistic, I call him my little Picasso and have to buy packs of printer paper for all his artwork! We have walls and the back of our front door just plastered with some of his best creations! I'm always on the lookout for new mediums to use to help keep his artistic flow going. Dauber Dawgs has some awesome dot markers that we just had a blast with!
The Dauber Dawgs dot markers come in the primary 8 colors- blue, pink, red, yellow, brown, purple, green and orange. They are non-toxic and washable, making them perfect for young children. The markers have somewhat curved bodies and can easily fit any size hand, whether it's small or large. The design is very appealing to kids! They are extremely easy to use, simply shake them for a few seconds, remove the cap and press to the paper. You can get small dots by a quick press, or you can get a larger dot by holding it there for a while. You can even draw with them! The ink flows pretty fast, so watch out that you don't bleed through the paper too much! Drawing with them is so smooth and easy, it's a lot smoother than regular paints! These are perfect for bingo, artwork, scrapbooking or even for making banners and signs! My six year old absolutely loved using these since they were so easy! And I loved them because the clean up is so easy!
If you'd like some of these awesome dot markers, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ADUE85O #DauberDawgs
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I'm a bit of a water bottle nut and I'm always on the lookout for new quality water bottles that are also eco-friendly. I've had some really great experiences with Purifyou products before and was ecstatic to try out their lovely water bottle!
The Purifyou water bottle is made of entirely BPA free, Phthalate free, PVC free, lead free, cadmium free and worry free high borosilicate glass, which is more heat resistant than any other commonly used glass. The glass is the most durable in on the market and is covered with a food-grade high-impact-resistant silicone sleeve to protect it from drops. The sleeve also works as an insulator to help regulate the temperatures of your drinks as well. I got mine in the Pastel Green color and it's very bright, vibrant and easy to keep track of. The water bottle is 7.5" tall and easily fits into cupholders, bike cupholders and even a side pocket of a backpack or bag so you can easily take it wherever you'd like!
The mouth is medium sized and can still fit an ice cube in it while still being small enough that you don't make a mess while drinking it in a rush. The lid screws on and is also leak-proof so you don't need to worry about it dripping all over the place while traveling. The lid also has a nice ring on it that you can easily loop a finger through, hang on a hook or even attach a lanyard to for easier portability. The silicone sleeve helps the water bottle stay firmly in your hand without danger of it slipping out. I absolutely love my eco-friendly water bottle! It looks so stylish and I love telling people about all the neat features of it! If you'd like to look fashionable at the gym too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XTTGQ3O #purifyou
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I'm a stay at home mom and slippers are one of my must have daily items. I love being able to just slip on something comfy to run outside real quick or to wear around the house to keep my feet cozy. Chicup makes some extremely comfortable, really plush slippers that nestle my feet in complete comfort!
I got the slippers in a lovely blue color that just looks so plush! The slippers are made of a coral velvet that is very soft and comfortable. It's very fuzzy and comfortable and feels wonderful on bare feet. The inside is somewhat cushioned and almost feels like memory foam, which is wonderful for wearing while walking around the house. The soles are made of TPR and are textured to provide a good grip while walking on smooth floors. I hate slippers that make me slip and slide all over the place! These never slipped and gave me very good grip on all my floors. I got a size Medium (8-9) and they were a little large on me, but they fit my husband perfectly. I absolutely love the rich color and they are a true pleasure to wear! Being slip-ons, they are absolutely perfect for my daily needs!
If you'd like a pair of super comfortable slippers for yourself as well, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/CHICUP-Slip-On-House-Slippers/dp/B016DDU79Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=house+slippers #HousSlippers
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I love coloring, especially with my six year old son! Coloring is a wonderful way to de-stress and relax with some nice quiet time. I especially love coloring mandelas or other coloring books like this one!
The Amazing Kittens coloring book is so adorable! It has 74 pages of cute little kitty cats in all kinds of different poses and activities. Each page is one sided so you don't have to worry about markers ruining pictures on the other side. The pages are of a thinner material, so I suggest using colored pencils as the best medium. Each picture is very intricate and you can just get lost in a calm zone while coloring! I had a really nice time coloring one of these yesterday to just relax and it was a lot of fun!
If you love kitties and need some de-stressing, you can get your own coloring book here: http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Kittens-Coloring-Stress-Relieving/dp/1530075580/ #coloringbook
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I'm a bit of an obsessive nut when it comes to water bottles. I'm constantly on the hunt for a good one that won't leak, sweat and has great durability. I think I may have found the answer to all my problems with this nifty double wall insulated water bottle by Speed Hound!
The Speed Hound water bottle is made of BPA free 18/8 stainless steel that is extremely durable. The powder coated outside looks very flashy and adds extra grip for sweaty hands. Being double walled, it insulates cold beverages for up to 24 hours and hot drinks for up to 12 hours. This water bottle easily fits into 99% of cupholders which is a huge selling point for me! I hate not being able to put a water bottle into my car cupholder! The wide mouth makes it easy to add ice cubes and is large enough to easily pour in beverages such as coffee or juice without making a mess. The lid screws on very tightly and is absolutely leak-free and sweat proof! The lid also has a very handy carrying loop for easy portability as well as making it easy to loop a lanyard on as well.
I absolutely love the look of this water bottle! The sleek design is very attractive and you can just feel the high quality of it while using it. I filled it up with ice water and threw in my bag. It never leaked a single drop and didn't sweat at all! My ice water stayed nice and cold during the whole day and it was easy to drink out of the wide mouth. The carrying loop made it super easy to transport around. I absolutely love this water bottle and have made it my new favorite! If you'd like to get this sleek looking, high quality bottle for yourself, they're available here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017SNPPMO #speedhound
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up desserts and other foods with a little extra something. I was thrilled to try out these large flavor injectors by Fuzion Cookware! They took my cupcakes from neat to awesome!
The flavor injectors come in a nice 50 pack which is perfect for covering your next party or event. They are made out of low-density polyethylene and completely non-toxic and perfectly safe for food. The flavor injectors hold 1.4ml of your favorite flavor to inject into any variety of food. They are perfect for injecting chocolate, vodka, whiskey, rum, strawberry or any other flavor you may dream of into cupcakes, fruit, sushi or any other foods you think need an extra zest. As well as injecting flavor, they make a really neat conversation piece and your guests can get a real kick out of using them!
I used the flavor injectors to add a little extra icing to the inside of some cupcakes. I melted some icing and simply sucked them up into the pipettes. Since the icing was a little thick, it took a minute or two to fill them. I cleared the way by making a small hole with a toothpick so nothing would clog up the injector. Then, I simply squeezed the icing in and it added a nice little extra boost! After cutting the cupcake in half, I realized it would work a lot better with mini cupcakes since they're so tiny! I'm sure if I used a thinner substance it would've filled out a little better. Overall, these added a nice extra marbling of flavor and they were a lot of fun to use! If you'd like to jazz up your next gathering, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJW271W #fusionflavor
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up desserts and other foods with a little extra something. I was thrilled to try out these large flavor injectors by Fuzion Cookware! They took my cupcakes from neat to awesome!
The flavor injectors come in a nice 50 pack which is perfect for covering your next party or event. They are made out of low-density polyethylene and completely non-toxic and perfectly safe for food. The flavor injectors hold 4ml of your favorite flavor to inject into any variety of food. They are perfect for injecting chocolate, vodka, whiskey, rum, strawberry or any other flavor you may dream of into cupcakes, fruit, sushi or any other foods you think need an extra zest. As well as injecting flavor, they make a really neat conversation piece and your guests can get a real kick out of using them!
I used the flavor injectors to add a little extra icing to the inside of some cupcakes. I melted some icing and simply sucked them up into the pipettes. Since the icing was a little thick, it took a minute or two to fill them. I cleared the way by making a small hole with a toothpick so nothing would clog up the injector. Then, I simply squeezed the icing in and it added a nice little extra boost! After cutting the cupcake in half, I realized two may have been better to use per cupcake. I'm sure if I used a thinner substance it would've filled out a little better. Overall, these added a nice extra marbling of flavor and they were a lot of fun to use! If you'd like to jazz up your next party, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJW0426 #fusionflavor
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I love baking and just cooking in general. A very important tool in the kitchen is a good potholder or glove of some type to handle all the hot pans! I'm used to old fashioned cloth potholders which have several downsides to them. They can't resist heat for long and if they get dirty, you have to throw them in the washer and possibly go without one for a day. Then you end up using a spare towel or whatever may be handy nearby. A nifty new solution is to use silicone baking gloves!
The Life Quintessentials silicone oven mitts came in an absolutely adorable vintage style box that would make an amazing gift! When you open the box, the oven mitts are neatly nestled in tissue paper and also came with a bundle of adorable cupcake decorational holders. The oven mitts are of extremely high quality and made with BPA-free silicone in a lovely baby blue color. The silicone is very thick and durable. The inside of each mitt is quilted and very cozy and comfortable. A black liner is extremely well stitched with an embroidered brand name on them. The gloves are textured to provide an excellent grip. These are extremely high quality gloves and I'm proud to use them!
The decorative cupcake holders are of a teal lace design and you simply fold them to stand upright around your cupcakes. They would make an absolutely lovely dessert centerpiece! To clean the silicone oven mitts, you simply rinse the outside with warm water and hang up to dry on the attached loop. These gloves are very plsuh and so somfortable to wear! I was thoroughly impressed with them from the moment I opened the box!
I tried them out by baking some cupcakes in my gas oven. My oven was at 350 degrees and I was able to comfortably grab the pan and even hold it for a few seconds without feeling much heat. The gloves were very easy to slip on in a hurry and it was very, very easy to handle the pan. They gave me a lot better coverage than my old potholders! I absolutely love these silicone baking gloves and I'm going to retire my clothe potholders to the back of some dusty shelf now!
If you'd like a very high quality pair of silicone cooking gloves too, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Oven-Mitts-Professional-Resistant/dp/B00J5M55SG/ #lifequintessentials |
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