Swindlers, Necromancers, and Real-Vampires by Michael Rank Book Review (Tomoson)

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I read Swindlers, Necromancers, and Real-Life Vampires: An Unconventional Guide to History, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The book was written by Michael Rank. The book is available on Amazon in Kindle format.

The book presents history from an interesting perspective. I wanted to read the book because I love history. I enjoyed the chapter about Genghis Khan and the five worst dictators, starting with Vlad the Dracul. Other chapters I enjoyed included the:

1. Top 3 insane rulers (Chapter 4). 
2. The Crusades (Chapter 7). 
3. Indulgences: A Get out of Hell Free Card: (Chapter 16)
4. Three Crusaders you should know. (Chapter 24 to 26)
5. Joan of Arc (Chapter 29). 
6. 3 inventions, which are much older than you think. (Chapter 32).The computer, automobile, and the battery. 

I also liked how the book's table of contents was hyperlinks, so you can read the chapters you want when you want versus the whole book. 

The chapters were short reads. Check out the book on Amazon. The book is Prime-Eligible. 

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Weight Gurus Smart Phone Connected Bathroom Scale Review (Tomoson)

I received Weight Gurus Digital Bathroom Scale with Large Backlit LCD and Smartphone Tracking (Black), in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.



















The scale allows you to track your weight by current weight or by gains and losses. The scale also works with the Weights Gurus app (Google Play or the App Store), which also tracks when you weigh in and when you don't weigh in. When you weigh in, the bar is green. When you don't weigh in, the bar is red.

The app also shows your overall weight gains and losses, in addition to your total gains and losses for the month.

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Transform: 31 days to finding your identity in Christ by Tony Myles Book Review (Off the Shelf Bloggers).

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I read Transform: 31 Days to Finding Your Identity in Christ in exchange for honest review from Off the Shelf Bloggers. . I was provided a paperback. No other compensation was provided. The book is a 31-day bible study. The study was easy to read and comprehend. Each chapter begins with a bible verse with observation, reaction, discovery, a challenge, and reflection. The book also has room to write responses. Everything you need is in the chapter. You don't need extra materials. You don't have to look for a bible (if you can't find it or don't have one) to complete the chapter. The chapters are also a few pages long.

The book will challenge you to look at yourself and change your relationship with Christ for the better. I enjoyed reading the book. I also enjoyed the assignments.

For example, the first chapter discussed James and how James identified himself in Christ. The next section focused on how you identify yourself, with room to write. The application focuses on superpowers of hearing other's' thoughts and what perspectives will you walk away with. Finally, the book asks what would you do differently to let your identity be a servant of God, with room to write.

The book comes in paperback and kindle format. The book is also prime-eligible.

When we were on fire by Addie Zierman Book Review (Blogging for Books)

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I read When We Were on Fire: A Memoir of Consuming Faith, Tangled Love, and Starting Over, in exchange for honest review from Blogging for Books. The book was written by Addie Zierman and published by Convergent. I received a paperback copy of the book.

The author talked about how in the 90s, more people was on fire for God. People wore the WWJD bracelet, listening to DC Talk sing "What would people do if I found out I was a Jesus Freak?" (Don't know if the song came out in the 90s or 2000s, but good song :-).

People have lost their zeal for God. We need to rekindle the fire and develop a new passion for God. In the 90s, I hit double digits: 10. That decade went by in a blur. I was diagnosed with seizures and epilepsy. I started wearing glasses. I had a brief liaison with contact lenses.  I graduated high school in 1998. I was not on fire for God. I never had a WWJD bracelet. I went to church but didn't participate. Didn't bother with Sunday School or memorizing a bible verse. In fact, I never bothered with Sunday School until I was a member of First Assembly of God in Griffin, GA, then a lapse again until I found FallBrook, two years ago. I never been to vacation bible school as a participant or bible camp. I believed in God but I was not a follower. I was a fan.

I went on to college and met the soon-to-be-husband and now ex-husband online. I got engaged. That was my 90s.

The book is part memoir, part humor, and is a good read overall. I loved the story about the boy and marshmallows towards the beginning of the book. The boy wants a marshmallow. The mom says no. The boy eats some anyway and while everyone else is enjoying hot chocolate and marshmallows, the boy doesn't get any marshmallows in his chocolate because mom ran out. The story's moral was the consequences of sin. If the boy had did what his mother said and waited, he would have a big cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Since he couldn't wait, he didn't get to enjoy a nice reward with the rest of the guests at the party. He was sad.

The same applies in life. When we do not do what God says, we must face the consequences of our actions. We miss the reward.

The book is available on Amazon.com in Kindle and Paperback format. The book is prime eligible.

Make your Body Work Review (Tomoson)

I reviewed the Make your Body Work program, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The website offers health and fitness information, in addition to video workouts. The workouts also come with a pdf file of the exercises, you can view prior to watching the video. The


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InstaNatural Age-Defying Moisturizer Review (Tomoson)

I received Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer Cream 3.4 OZ For Face, Under Eye, Oily, Sensitive, & Dry Skin | Best Anti-Wrinkle Cream | Youth Express Age-Defying Moisturizer | Suitable for Men & Women | Reduces Appearance of Wrinkles, Fine Lines & Hydrates the Skin - Moisturizing Night & Day Cream | Perfectly Suitable As Hand Cream & Eye Cream | 100 Days 100% Satisfaction Guarantee in exchange for honest review.

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Safe Hands Alcohol-Free, Foaming, Hand Sanitizer Review (Tomoson)

I received Safe Hands, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The products are alcohol-based, foam-based hand sanitizer for children and adults. The scents include tooty fruity, cool blue, clean linen, and Bubble Gum. I wanted to review the products because the products contained no alcohol. Check out my video review for more information.



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Financial Empowerment: Realigning your finances to God's Will by Pamela Carmichael Review (Tomoson)

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I read Financial Empowerment: Realign Your Finances to God's Will, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. The book was written by Pamela Carmichael. I wanted to read the book because I been taking financial management classes at church. The classes teach more than just tithes, but retirement planning, insurance, savings, budgeting, and more.

We need to learn how to manage the money, we have right now to pay our bills, save for the future, or even splurge on a special purchase.

Carmichael first discusses how we need money to get what we need. Money also helps support the church: the lights, water, mortgage, etc. Money can not work on it's own, we have to manage it. We have to spend it but not according to our will, but to God's will, so tithes first. :-).

My church came out with an amazing feature: online giving. I do not like carrying cash. My church also does not have an ATM. So, instead of carrying around cash when I get paid and being paranoid all week, I can give online as soon as I get it.

Next, Carmichael discusses how God is the source of our lives. We need to depend on him more, instead of more on self. She also discusses wealth and work.

Chapter 4 starts with financial management, which starts with tithing, as previously discussed. The author discussed how God blessed her when she was struggling after she started paying tithes. She also discusses the benefits of Tithes, such as tithing honors God. Carmichael also provides tips on how to look differently at tithes.

Chapter 5 focuses on saving. Saving for the future. Saving for emergencies. Minister Lance at church said a while back, most folks don't have enough savings to cover a $5000 emergency. I started a savings account for each child. I need to add more. Right now, they are at the minimum needed to start the account. I want to start adding $25 to $50 each month per child, in addition to adding the same to my savings.

Chapter 6 focuses on investment. Chapter 7 focuses on spending. The book overall has 13 chapters. The book is an excellent read. The book is available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback format. The book is prime-eligible.

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Adovia Dead Sea Salt Review (Tomoson)

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I received Dead Sea Salt Soap - Face and Body Soap - 100% Natural Soap - with Dead Sea Salt and Minerals - Deeply Moisturizing Cleanser for Very Dry Skin, Infuses Skin with Dead Sea Minerals from 100% Genuine and Pure Dead Sea Salt - Satisfaction Guaranteed, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.


I received Dead Sea Salt in exchange for honest review from Tomoson. I wanted to review the soap because it was natural. The soap has a pleasant, light smell. The product helps remove dirt and other impurities from the body. The soap also helps moisturize your skin. I definitely will purchase again in the future.
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Pimsleur Approach Gold Edition Product and Video Review (Tomoson)

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I received PIMSLEUR SPANISH LEVEL 1 - Learn Spanish w/Dr. Pimsleur's Famous Spanish Language Learning Course, Featured on PBS. Beginner Spanish to Intermediate Fast! - Press Play, Listen & Learn the Spanish Language - 30 Spanish Lessons/16 Audio CDs, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

The CDs allow people to learn spanish by repetition versus traditional methods of paper and pencil. I wanted to review the cds to improve my spanish. I have not taken spanish since high school. I struggled more in spanish 2 and 3. The lessons completed so far have been fun. I have learned new words, in addition to learning to conjugate, which I struggled with in high school.The lessons focus on repetition. When you are ready to move to the next lesson, pop in the next CD.

What I did was burn the first few CDs to the computer. When I master those, I will burn the next few.

The product is sold on Amazon. The product is not prime-eligible and is only available through third party sellers.

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