Udemy Martial Arts Course and Giveaway (Tomoson)

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I reviewed Udemy's Martial Art Course, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. Udemy is an online course site, similar to Cousera or Open Learning. You can learn new skills at your own pace. Udemy offers a Martial Arts course for children.

I wanted to review the course for my kids, in addition to my niece and nephew. They  need lots of discipline and activities to get out of my hair (and I have very little). The course is also the internet's first Martial Arts for Kids Massive Open Online Classroom.

About the Course:

The course will teach children respect, discipline, physical fitness, and coordination. The course comes with 13 classes and a handbook. The course teaches self-defense art of Shou' Shu' Kung Fu.

The lessons are in video form, which works well for visual learners, such as myself and my kids. The first few lessons teaches formal and informal salutes. Students will also learn about uniforms, basic stances, locking elbows, and then they will practice various exercises. Students can also take notes while watching the video on the right side of the screen.

I loved the first lesson, which discussed salutes. The instructor focused on how to show respect using a salute versus showing disrespect. You never want to show disrespect. You show respect when entering a room or to say hello to someone. The children in the video looked disciplined also.

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The Passion Principles: Celebrating Sexual Freedom in Marriage Book Review (Book Look Bloggers)

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I received The Passion Principles: Celebrating Sexual Freedom in Marriage in exchange for honest review from Book Look Bloggers (formerly Book Sneeze). I received a paperback copy of the book. The book was written by Sharon Ethridge. I have read one of her other books before, The Fantasy Fallacy, which discusses how fantasies may cause unwanted expectations in relationships. For my review on the Fantasy Fallacy, click the link above.

When I reviewed Etheridge's other book, I was celibate for two years. Currently, I been celibate for four years. I have read books about purity and celibacy, but this is one of the first books, I have read about sex and marriage.

The book is Christian and written from a marriage point of view. The book teaches how to experience sexual freedom in marriage. I was married for five years and hated sex with a passion. I didn't want to be touched, let alone communicate what I liked and didn't like.

I had little sexual experience before I got married and that was a big factor.

The book is spiritual, enlightening, and in some cases funny. Etheridge said if any passages in the book offends you, get a sharpie and cross them out, but keep reading the book. :-) The book also has questions for reflection, such as "What kind of sex-negative messages have you received in life?) (p. 10).

My favorite parts of the book included. (pages numbers first)

P. 4: "If Christian couples cannot have phenomenal sex lives given the personal spiritual connection we have with the Author and originator of sex, then who in the world can?"

P. 7 The section, which starts at the bottom of page 7, which asks "How is your relationship with God sexual in nature?"

P. 11 The section about Why does God Say we have to be married to have sex?

Learning Success Product Review and Giveaway (Tomoson)

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I reviewed the Learning Success Program in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

About The Learning Success Program

The Learning Success Program is at-home lessons for your child. The program teaches 16 basic core skills for children with learning difficulties such as ADD/ADHD and Dyslexia.

The course arrives daily via e-mail with exercises to print out and complete with your child. Results can vary from a few months to a year.

I wanted to review the course for my kids. Both kids are special needs and have learning disabilities. What I like about the program is I can print and choose, which lessons will work best for each kid. The course also recommends laminating the sheets to save printer ink and paper. The first lesson discusses materials, you will need for the course.

Some of the things, the course teaches hand-eye coordination, tracing, and patterns. I went through each lesson sent so far and printed off the ones, which would best fit my children based on their abilities. Some lessons, I felt was too difficult, such as a few where a child was required to talk.

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Ozeri Artesio Electric Pepper Mill and Grinder Product Review (Moderna Housewares)

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I reviewed the Artesio Soft Touch Electric Pepper Mill and Grinder, by Ozeri, in exchange for honest review from Moderna Housewares. I had previously reviewed the Ozeri Duo Mill Grinder. The Duo was manual-powered, while the Artesio is battery-powered.

The Artesio is powered with 4 AA batteries. The Artesio also grinds salt and pepper. The only thing I did not like about the Artesio was there is no cover on the bottom. You will need to grind onto vessel (hand, bowl, pot, pan, plate, etc) to catch/contain the salt or pepper.

Assembly was also a little tricky since my 3 year old opened the box, tore up the directions and took it apart before I even got a chance to look over everything. I figured everything out quickly. Check out the video for more details, including me misaligning the components and spilling salt over my floor. Then, a battery fell out in the process lol.

Adovia Mineral Skin Care Purifying Mud Mask Product Review (Tomoson)

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I reviewed Dead Sea Mud Facial Mask - Purifying Natural Facial Mask and Skin Care Treatment for Women, Men and Teens - Face Mask for Acne Treatment, Reduce Blackheads & Pimples, Exfoliator and Deep Facial Cleanser. Works for Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne and Leaves Skin Radiant, Younger Looking & Smooth. in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

I wanted to review the product because I loved the name. Dead Sea Mud Mask with Aloe Vera and Vitamin C. The mud is a dark greyish color. You clean your face first, then apply the mud, wait 20 minutes, rinse off, follow up with toner or moisturizer.

The product did irritate my face when first applied, but the sting goes away. The mask does leave your skin feeling clean and refreshed.

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Oven Art Silicon Pan Review (Tomoson)

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I reveiwed OvenArt Silicone Bakeware - Muffin Pan / Cupcake Pan - 12 Cup Muffin Tin - 100% BPA-Free - Nonstick, Easy to Clean Muffin Tray in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. I wanted to review the muffin pan because I never used silicon pans before. I have heard great things about silicon bakeware before though.

I was a little skeptical at first, but after the first batch of muffins, I was impressed. The pans are easy to use. Simply spray with non stick spray or whatever you like to use--maybe olive oil or flour and butter.
Place the silicon pans on a baking or cookie sheet. Then fill with batter, whether cupcakes, muffins, or even eggs.

Place in the oven and cook. Take out the oven, let cool, remove your cooking creation goodness from the pan. The pans are also easy to clean.

I have made muffins, cupcakes, and eggs in the pans. I made some peanut butter, oat meal muffins, with a peanut butter, chocolate chip frosting. Then, I made chocolate chip muffins, using chocolate chips and bisquick. Finally, I made eggs with spinach, tomatoes, and panko.

I definitely will continue to buy the pans as needed in the future. Maybe 2-3 more.

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Light Load Towels Review (Tomoson)

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I received Lightload Towels Three Pack(12x24"), the Only Towels That Are Survival Tools
in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The light load towels are reusable and absorbent.

The towels come in a pack of 3 and are compressed. You add water to unfold them and to be able to use them.

The towels also have multiple uses. Beach towels. Cleaning cloth. Face mask, Diaper, Fire starter, survival etc.

The towels are also small enough to fit into your pocket, but big enough to do amazing work with. I have been using the towels to clean the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen with. I also love how the towels are washable and reusable.

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His Eye is on the Sparrow Book Review and Blog Tour (Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tours)

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I read His Eye is on the Sparrow by Lisa Y. Sparrow in exchange for honest review from Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tours.

About the Book (From Media Kit)

Lisa Sparrow has never felt loved or wanted. Born into a family that she never quite fit into, her childhood was spent alternating between the foster care system and various mental health institutions. How could the very people charged to protect her make her feel so worthless?


From the agony of multiple miscarriages to the pain of never feeling love from anyone, Lisa Y.
Sparrow reveals the most intimate of details of her life in the hopes that someone is freed from their own prison of mental illness.

About the Author (From Media Kit)

Newcomer Lisa Sparrow has endured more pain and loss in her life than anyone should be expected to. With her first book, His Eye Is On The Sparrow, she reveals the challenges she has faced in stunning detail. Lisa has learned the hard way that if you stay where you are in life, you’ll never reach your full potential. Her journey to self love and acceptance has been a hard fought battle and one she is led by God to share with her readers.

Lisa is a divorced mother of two wonderful children, Lauren and Leon, and currently lives in Columbus, Ohio. She currently works as clerical support for a local lighting company.With His Eye Is On The Sparrow, Lisa hopes to shed some light on the subject of mental illness in this country and the process of Although this is Lisa’s first project, it certainly will not be her last. She is currently working on her second book, scheduled to be released in 2014.

My Review

I wanted to review the book, based on the description. The author and I have been through similar challenges (miscarriages.). She also discussed mental illness, which explains my kids, plus a few others, running through the family. Sparrow loved to read and felt like she was different from everyone else, similar to myself. 

In the book, Sparrow starts discussing her childhood. Sparrow had a mother, who did not want her. Mama took Sparrow to multiple therapists. She felt unwanted by relatives and distanced herself from family as she got older. 

Sparrow also discussed suicide. She had thoughts of suicide at an early age. Lisa also battled depression. 

Some parts of the book was hard to read. Like when kids threw their coats on top of Lisa or when her friend died. 

The book was an interesting read. The book is available in Kindle and paperback format on Amazon. The book is also prime eligible. 

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Mini Basketballs with Needle and Inflation Pump Review BryBelly Review

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I received Crown Sporting Goods Mini Basketball with Needle and Inflation Pump (Set of 3), 5-Inch, in exchange for honest review from Brybelly. I wanted to review the balls for my youngest, who needs to learn how to roll and throw a ball.

Currently, if you roll or throw a ball to Kalen, he picks the ball up and brings it back to you lol. The balls are small enough for a toddler to handle. The basketballs also came with an inflation pump and needle. The balls was quick to inflate and not to heavy to play with. Perfect to play with my son and great niece with.

Video of Kalen playing with the ball

The set is sold in Amazon and it is prime-eligible. 

The Preacher by David J. Rollins Book Review (My Addiction is Reading)

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I read The Preacher (Angry Edenites) by David J. Rollins, in exchange for honest review from My Addiction is Reading.

I wanted to review the book based on the description, which was hilarious in my opinion.

About the book:

A new preacher comes to a small church in Wonderville. Requiem has a very large adam's apple, which distracts people in church. The church members try to kill him with pies and other methods, but fail. The church ends up hiring a killer deacon to off the pastor. 

Requiem obtains help from The Broken Throated Advocators, who fight against persecution of men with large adam's apples. 

The Preacher is the first novella in the Angry Edenites Series, which is about four people, who go looking for the Garden of Eden

My Review:

As previously stated, the book is hilarious. The book started out with a women's group discussing over tea, how previous attempts to kill the pastor had gone astray. 

“But how? We’ve already tried booby-trapping his office. I myself cooked him one of my special pies. I used bleach. There was a sale on it. And he took a bite. Dangit was there. He saw him. And it did nothing.”

David J. Rollins (2013-10-15 00:00:00-04:00). The Preacher (Kindle Locations 146-148). Quill Kill Publishing. Kindle Edition. "

Requiem is not welcomed in Wonderville and his church members are finding interesting ways to drive him 6 feet under. The church has Dangit, a killer deacon to off the pastor. Will it work? Read the book to find out more.

The book is available in paperback and Kindle format. The book is also prime-eligible.