Become.com Finds the Best Deals for You

Don't you just love shopping sites that do the research for you? Boy I do. Why research online for hours to find the best price when you can go to one site whose job it is to find the best prices on a product and list the sites where you find them? That's just crazy! With the hectic schedules most of us have, time is the most precious commodity of all. A comparison shopping site saves us both time and money. No Brainer!

I was weary of the shopping sites I have been using, so I did some research and discovered my new favorite. It's called Become.Com. Actually, I had in mind a specific item when I began my research-women pool shoes. I knew I would be able to find them on sale now that summer is ending, but when I found Become.com and was able to find a great price in minutes, I was so happy I wanted to break out the champagne! Especially after I snooped around and found one of the items which will be on my Christmas wish list this year, a gorgeous pair of distressed leather cowboy boots from Shepler's. This Texas gal will be stepping out! I would be them now but I want my hubby to have the honor.:)

After a little more venturing around the site, I was delighted to find a girls high top shoe for my granddaughter that she will fall in love with. Those I am ordering now! You won't believe the price I got them for by using this shopping site.

Celebrate, my ladies! Become.com is going to be your new favorite too.

Review of OXO Candela

I gotta tell you, I have found a product that I cannot help but share! As a product reviewer I was lucky enough to receive a set of OXO Candelas to try and report on here on my blog. OXO Candelas are the best thing since sliced bread!

OXO Candelas are flameless candles. But they are so much more than that. These gorgeous tours of light are a beautiful accent to your home decor. How do they work, you asked? So did I when I first heard about them. They are really simple to use. The candelas come with a charging base that you plug in. You set them on the charger, charge them up for about 14 hours to begin with, to get the juices flowing, then set them wherever you like in your home. I have been using mine as a nightlight in the bathroom and the kitchen. I place them in their spots in each room right before I got to bed. Now, when we have to go to the bathroom or into the kitchen, it is not necessary to turn on any lights. Look at the electricity we are saving, not to mention the ability not to wake up others in the house.

OXO has many other types of candelas too, such as nightlights for the kids room, state-of-the-art cooking supplies, gardening tools, laundry supplies and other great products for your home.

Take a minute to learn about OXO and read their fascinating story.

You really must get some of these. And what a wonderful Christmas gift OXO Candelas would be!

This is the video I made about OXO Candelas on ExpoTV.



I received a free product to review for this post as a Buzz Agent.

Review of ADOPTED ED by Darren Maddern

My granddaughters love books, and they love for me to read to them. They are only 3 and4, but are precocious and smart. So I ordered a copy of the children’s book, ADOPTED ED, by Dareen Maddern, as part of an ongoing crusade to make sure Lucy and Edy become educated about all kinds of different people, places and things.

I never realized when I sat down to read ADOPTED ED that it would be such a well thought-out, sensitive and delightfully illustrated book.  Darren Maddern does a great job of explaining adoption to kids in a way that they can understand, but he goes far beyond that as he also shows the dark emotions and sometimes negative experiences that can unfortunately be a part of being adopted and how to handle them.

One thing I really was impressed by was the fact that the mom in the story is a woman of color, and the father Caucasian. This simple, smart move on the illustrator’s part, (the book is illustrated by Erin Fusco) helps enrich the story, moving it beyond not only the boundaries of convention but of color.

If you have an adopted child I would highly suggest this book, ADOPTED ED. You will enjoy it and so will your chosen child!

Book Review-Curiosities of the Civil War by Webb Garrison

As my first book to review from Book Sneeze, I was so very impressed with CURIOSITIES OF THE CIVIL WAR by Webb Garrison. For one thing, the jacket of the book is splendid! I have CURIOSITIES OF THE CIVIL WAR displayed in my kitchen, which is decorated with antiques and oddities I have collected over the years, creating a trip back in time all by itself, so having CURIOSITIES OF THE CIVIL WAR by Webb Garrison, with is gorgeous, old-fashioned cover sitting on top of my antique dresser in the entry way to my kitchen feels just like serendipity.

What’s inside the book certainly doesn’t disappoint either. You can tell right away that Webb Garrison spent many long hours researching CURIOSITIES OF THE CIVIL WAR, and reports his findings in mighty detail. There are so many things, oddities, outrageous happenings, secret stuff the Civil War history books have never revealed, within the pages of this book. I would recommend CURIOSITIES OF THE CIVIL WAR to anyone who is curious about what happened behind the lines of the Civil War, and to those who enjoy displaying beautiful books in their collection.

The Perfect Cell Phone for Freelance Writers

As freelance writers we often need to hold phone interviews for articles we write, but long distance rates have always worried me with each interview, for I could hear the $$s adding up as the conversation drew on and on. Now, as a Real NET10 customer, I no longer have to stress or even concern myself with the length of my phone interviews. 

However, unlimited nationwide calling is just one of the great features, although a huge one of course, that Net10 offers. With the Unlimited Plan you get all the minutes you want monthly, plus unlimited text and data, for $50 a month. The beauty of this is there are no credit checks or contracts. Net10 also offers alternative plans, such as Pay-as-you-go, or even 200 text for $15 a month. And you can switch between plans as desired with no fee or penalties. 

As if that wasn’t enough of a great cell phone service, the phones available from Net10 are FREE! When you sign up you will get a brand name phone, such as Motorola, Nokia, or Samsung, for instance, with camera, video recorder, and blue tooth and mobile web capability. If you want a more sophisticated phone they start as low as $60. 

Apple iPod Touch Review: Is The 4th Generation Worth The Money?

The Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation is the latest in the line of these top of the range MP3 players. Each generation has introduced new features to expand and improve on this multifunctional device. But just what does the 4th generation have to offer customers, both new and old?

Features Of The Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation

Here's a pick of the main features of Apple's latest iPod Touch:

* 110 x 59 x 7.2mm,

* Weighs 101g,

* Front facing and rear facing camera,

* PowerVR SGX 535 graphics,

* Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth connectivity,

* Comes in 8GB, 32GB or 64GB versions,

* 960 x 640px, LED backlit display,

* 40 hours audio battery life,

* 7 hours video battery life,

* Ability to run multiple apps at the same time,

* Opportunity to buy a huge range of apps (and games) for various features.

iPod Touch 3rd Generation Vs. 4th Generation

Looking to upgrade? Then it's important to understand what's changed and what hasn't when it comes to the iPod Touch.

First things first, the screen has been given an upgrade and features the same detail as the iPhone 4. It now features a brand new Retina Display, and the resolution has jumped from 320 x 480 to  960 x 640px. This will be 
an important upgrade to people who like to watch videos or play games on the iPod Touch.

I Love Skechers Shape-Ups!

Toning sneakers have been around for a few years now, but it's only in the last year or so that their popularity has really soared. Although there are many brands on the market, Skechers Women's Shape-Ups Toners are still the most popular and are selling in huge numbers everywhere! But are they worth spending your hard-earned cash on?

Features of Skechers Women's Shape-Ups Toners

These are specially designed sneakers that promise to help you tone up faster, to burn more calories, and improve your posture. Some of the main features include:

* Antibacterial sock liner to increase breathability and avoid moisture build up,

* A "kinetic wedge" in the sole that rocks back and forth to force your muscles to work harder as you walk,

* Rubber tread to maximize traction.

* Available in traditional sneaker style with lace up front, and in a wide range of colors.

* Designed for extreme comfort while walking, with lower impact on the joints.

How Do Skechers Women's Shape-Ups Toners Work?