Organics Coriander Seeds Review

I had a chance to try out Organics Coriander Seeds from Jiva Organics recently and it was surprisingly good. I've never tried Coridander Seeds before and was told to try it out in stuffing or salads. I tried them in both stuffing and salads. I perfer them in stuffing. They smell great and if you're just starting out with trying to buy more organic foods then this could be the way to slowly start trying it. Pick up these coriander seeds and more at : http://jivaorganicfoods.com/product/organic-coriander-seeds-3-5-ounce/

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Ebook - Terry Treetop and the Lost Egg Review

Chocolate here back with another book review. This time I'm reviewing a children's book called "Terry Treetop and the Lost Egg" by Tali Carmi. it's an ebook about a little red haired boy named Terry. Terry loves to climb trees and one day he finds an egg. What animal is inside this egg well you're going to have to join him on his adventure and find out. Pick up "Terry Treetop and the Lost Egg" at: ://www.amazon.com/adventure-education-environment-childrens-collection-ebook/dp/b00doahbzu

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LeKair® Natural Curls Review

My son is Puerto Rican and Jamaican American and has really curly hair that becomes unruly if not properly maintained. I've tried many different hair products to keep his curls looking neat. Some worked some didn't. I'm always willing to try new products for his hair to keep it looking nice and neat. LeKair Natural Curls products are a good choice if you want nice neat looking curls. LeKair products contains Avocado oil which adds moisture, strength, and shine to curly hair. The Moisturizing and Detangling Conditioner prevents knots and tangles while softening and hydrating hair. The Moisturizing Shampoo softens and strengthen hair while protecting scalp from damage. The Curl Rejuvenating Spray brings dry limp curls back to life. Finally the Curl Defining Cream gives curls definition. Each product is $6.99  and well worth it. You can buy these products at: http://stephanretail.com/brand/lekair-natural-curls

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Rtgs Micro LED 30 Warm White Color String Lights Review

With the holidays coming up people are going to start prepping there home with lights, a tree, etc. It's always a light show around my neighborhood around this time. I even got to try out some lights from RTGS that is sure to brighten up your home this season. Rtgs micro LED 30 warm white color string lights are really cool. The string is 10 feet long and the lights themselves have a 20 yr lifespan so you can enjoy them for years to come. It has a 6 hour on function and after 18 hour turns off saving you battery life (3 AA batteries needed and are not included). Pick up your own lights at: http://www.rtgsproducts.com/store/c1/featured_products.html

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HEART ON MY SLEEVE BY MARY LAMBERT ALBUM REVIEW

You may not know her name really well but you've probably heard her singing on Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's "Same Love". I already loved her song " Secrets" so I was excited to hear what the rest of her album sounded like. I was not disappointed at all. This album is titled "Heart On My Sleeve" for a reason. Her lyrics are beautiful and genuine. Her vocals are everything you would expect them to be- pure and strong. My favorite songs from the album so far are "Secrets" and " Sing To Me". Mary Lambert's "Heat On My Sleeve" comes out on October 14, 2014.  



Pre-order your copy of Mary Lambert's album "Heart On My Sleeve" on iTunes: http://bit.ly/MaryHeart and Amazon:  http://bit.ly/MaryLHeart. 

You can also follow her on her official website: www.marylambertsings.com , Twitter: @marylambertsing  , Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqqqV50zaAc , and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marylambertsings  .








                                             * I participated in the Mary Lambert Heart On My                                                                                    Sleeve album review program as a member of One2One                                                                        Network. I was provided a free album to review but all                                                                              opinions are my own.

Are The WWE Divas Back?

Are the WWE Divas back? In order for me to answer this question I have to go through the current Diva roster and separate the stars from the ones just there and not making an impact. So let's do that shall we?

A.J. Lee-    She is the current WWE Divas Champion (3 times and longest reigning Divas champion)
                   Pros: Good mic skills, good wrestling skills, good submission maneuver, and good character
                   Cons: Since she went away after losing to Paige the first time and came back it seems she's lost                    some of her spunk and after being a heel for so long, I'm not completely sold on her being a face                    now

Alicia Fox-   Former WWE Divas Champion and first African American WWE Divas Champion
                    Pros: Spunk, decent wrestling skills, and a likable character
                    Cons: Poor mic skills, needs to pick whether she's a heel or face, drop the crazy character

Brie Bella-    Former WWE Divas Champion/Total Divas
                    Pros: Decent wrestling skills, decent mic skills, decent face
                    Cons: All of her skills should be much better at this point

Cameron-     Former Funkadactyl/Total Divas
                    Pros: Decent heel
                    Cons: Poor mic skills and poor wrestling skills

Emma-         NXT
                    Pros: Likable character and good wrestling skills
                    Cons: Poor mic skills

Eva Marie-   NXT/Total Divas
                    Pros: Potential likable character
                    Cons: Poor wrestling skills and poor mic skills

Layla-           Former WWE Divas Champion
                    Pros: Decent mic and wrestling skills
                    Cons: Needs better character

Naomi -       Former Funkadactyl/Total Divas      
                    Pros: Great wrestling skills and likable face
                    Cons: Poor mic skills

Natalya-       Former WWE Divas Champion/Total Divas
                    Pros: Great wrestling skills, decent mic skills, likable character
                    Cons: Loss a lot of her spunk when Beth Phoenix left

Nikki Bella-  Total Divas
                     Pros: Decent wrestling skills
                     Cons: Poor mic skills and not a believe heel at this point

Paige-            Former WWE Divas Champion and youngest WWE Divas Champion
                      Pros: Good wrestling skills, decent mic skills, decent heel
                      Cons: Needs a better submission maneuver

Rosa Mendes- Total Divas
                        Pros: Good heel/face
                        Cons: Poor wrestling skills and poor mic skills

Summer Rae-    Total Diva
                          Pros: Good wrestling skill and decent mic skill
                          Cons: Needs better storyline

Tamina Snuka-    Daughter of Superfly Jimmy Snuka
                           Pros: Good wrestling skills
                           Cons: Poor mic skills


So no WWE Divas are not fully back but ever con of the the current Diva roster is fixable. With better skills, storylines, and time they can certainly come back, not to the Trish and Lita days but a good new school of Divas. Time will tell but it's possible. Divas are needed an hopefully with work and time these new Divas can do it.

Brain Fitness Shell Game Review

Game time. Well board game time any way. This time I receive Brain Fitness Shell Game. This game is a way to improve your memory and builds logic skills. It's not designed to trick you but instead to exercise your brain. It contains: a sprial bound challenge book with 60 challenges from beginner to expert, 6 sea shells, 6 hermit crabs, and 3 ocean stones. Test your brain by picking up this game at: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Fun-81007-Brain-Fitness/dp/B00MK1UWX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=brain+fitness+shell+game

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2 Gaffer Tape Review

I'm always looking for strong tape to hold my many wires together but they usually end up losing the stickiness and I start my search for good lasting tape all over again. Thankfully I was able to try Gaffer Tape by GafferPower. This tape is the ones professionals use so I felt confident it would hold my stuff in place. It used synthetic rubber and feels like fabric. This tape is really strong but it's easy to take it off without leaving stickiness behind. Pick yours up at: http://www.gafferpower.com

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Jammy Jams - Pop Goes Lullaby 3 Review

Do you have a baby and are sick of the same old lullabies, well how about your favourtie songs out right not but in lullaby form for your sweet baby to listen to? Jammy Jams- Pop Goes Lullaby 3 is exactly what you've been searching for. Jammy Jams takes songs like "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore or "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry and turn them into the coolest lullabies ever. Pick up this album for you baby at: http://www.jammyjams.net/music/pop/JJ-015/

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Wine Club from Uncorked Ventures Review

My husband's birthday was coming up and I was excited to receive wines from Uncorked Ventures. Uncorked Ventures has it's own wine clubs, wine gifts, gift baskets,etc. I received two bottles (one red, one white) of Pinot Noir from the Explorations Wine Club section. My husband tried the white one first and liked it but wasn't wowed by it. He tried the red one and fell in love. He said it's the best, it has a great smell and taste and he would love to buy a bottle of it. Something I really loved about the wine clubs from Uncorked Ventures is that they send you a letter with some background of the wines, I think that's really nice especially for new wine connoisseurs like myself. To join one of the wine clubs or just to pick up a gift for someone special, family, or just friends visit:  http://www.uncorkedventures.com

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Cellulite Defense Gel-Cream Review

Recently I received a product to review. This product is Cellulite Defense Gel Cream by Body Merry. It contains natural ingredients, including one that kind of surprised me: Cayenne (for circulation and fat spot reduction). It goes on smooth and has a nice mint smell to it. After using it for some time I noticed my cellulite become less noticeable. Pick it up at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N4UXI6G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Adovia Sulfur Soap for Acne, Blackheads and Oily Skin with Dead Sea Salt - 100% Natural Review

What's the best soap to use if you have skin problems? The choices are staggering but here's one to try Adovia Sulfur Soap. This soap has olive oil, aloe vera, dead sea minerals, and sulfur. It leaves your skin feeling really clean but it doesn't dry you out. Try it at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MG962AA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Ice Pop Mold Maker Review

Summer's over but you can still hold on it a piece of it with Ice Pop Mold Maker by Bee Sili. When I received this Ice Pop Mold Maker my son immediately wanted an ice pop. I poured some juice in three of the molds and put the in the freezer. Once they were ready my son and husband tested the pops first. They loved it. I loved that it was easy for my son to push up the pop and my husband loved that it did'nt take long for the pops to freeze. So yes Summer is over but with Ice Pop Mold Maker it can be Summer every day. Pick up yours at:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LBGB1UU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Vacay water enhancer Review

Chocolate here with another review, this time it Vacay Water Enhancer. Vacay is an all natural water enhancer that suppose to help relax you. Vacay taste like a light lemonade, not too sweet or to lemon flavored. Vacay did help me feel relaxed a bit. I would drink this at night before I go to sleep. You can buy it at:  http://www.vacaybeverages.com

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DSpeed™ Fast-Melt Vitamin D3 1000 IU Review

Chocolate here with a new review , this time we're reviewing vitamins. Actually DSpeed Fast Melt Vitamin D3 1000 IU. I have to say this is one of the best tasting vitamins I've ever tried so that made much easier to keep taking it. It taste like a peach cert. Since it's an immune supporter I think now is a good time to pick this up especially with cold season coming. Buy yours at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LDWUE96/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

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Framesi BY Mist Spray Strong Review + Giveaway

Chocolate here with another review, this time it's all about haircare. I had a chance to try Framesi BY Mist Spray Strong. This hair spray is able to handle all weather conditions and still keep your hair looking great. When I first used it, it was very lightweight so I was worried it wouldn't last throughout the day. Not only did it last throughout the day it also did throughout the evening. I love this product and will buy it. You can buy one for yourself at: http://www.beautycarechoices.com/framesi/be-yourself-mist-spray-strong-10oz 

Ready for an extra treat, how about winning your very own spray:  

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Train Bulletproof Piscasso Album Review

I remember one weekend when I was 16yrs old, I was watching VH1 and a song came on, it was "Meet Virgina" by Train. Ever since that song I became a fan of Train's music. Out of all the hit albums Train has made, I believe "Bulletproof Picasso" is their best on yet. Listening to this album created that instant connection I felt from the first album. The best songs in my opinion are " Cadillac Cadillac", "Angel In Blue Jeans", and an unexpected duet with Marsha Ambrosius(Floerty) called " Wonder What You're Doing For The Rest Of Your Life". This album as a whole will keep old fans happy and I think it'll draw in some new ones too. Pick up your copy at:  iTunes: http://smarturl.it/bulletproofpicasso
  * Amazon: http://smarturl.it/bulletproofpicassoAM


Official Train Website – http://savemesanfrancisco.com
 * Twitter – http://twitter.com/train
 * YouTube – http://youtube.com/train
 * Facebook – http://facebook.com/train





                                             * I participated in the Train Bulletproof Picasso album review program as a member of                                                                 One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.

Ebook - Vegetarian weight loss Review

I love trying new recipes so I was happy to receive this book Vegetarian Weight Loss by Johnathan Vine. I've never really made any vegetarian dishes myself so it was nice to have a go to book of easy recipes. This is not just a book or recipes but it also teach weight management tips and explains exactly what being a vegetarian is. The muffins and other sweet treats are my son's faves. My husband loves the "burgers". I love the smoothies. What will be your faves? Buy the book and let me know which ones you like. Buy it at: http://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Weight-Loss-Maintenance-Collection-ebook/dp/B00HWBF604/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

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Stretching the Borders: Contemporary Romance

September's must read is "Stretching the Borders" by Yael Shachnay. Stretching the Borders is a contemporary romance novel. The book is about a woman named Naomi who leads an idyllic life, she has a loving husband, two teenage children, works for a daily newspaper, and in her down time enjoys creating art. Everything is not as it seems though a Naomi will soon learn. What she finds outs pushes her to the limit. So what happens? Ahh that's what you the reader will have to find out on your own. Trust you'll love this story. To grab your copy visit: http://www.amazon.com/Stretching-Borders-Contemporary-Yael-Shachnay-ebook

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Deep Cleansing Facial Oil Review

I love most facial cleansers and always love to try new ones. This time I got to try a Deep Cleansing Facial Oil by InstaNatural. It's really gentle on the skin and leaves it soft and moisturized, which is really important for the upcoming Fall/Winter seasons. All you have to do is apply it onto a washcloth or sponge during your shower/bath. I really loved it and will probably buy more. I'm always looking for help keeping my dry skin moisturized and this might be it. For more info or to buy it check out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MGXV2IS/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

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Mega Mesh Premium Magnetic Screen Door Review

Although it's heading to the Fall/Winter seasons it's always good to prep for next Spring/Summer regardless. If you're like me then you're not a fan of bugs in your house. Mosquitoes are the bugs that annoy me the most. That's why I was so happy to try out the Mega Mesh  Premium Magnetic Screen door. I put it in the kitchen door way since there isn't a actual door there. It was so nice not to worry about my food being uncovered in the kitchen. Mega Mesh is the best. For more info on getting your own bug screen check out:  http://www.megamesh.co

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Navigating Emotions for Parents Ebook Review + Giveaway

As a parent I know raising a child can be stressful at times. Recently I was able to review a book called "Navigating Emotions for Parents". In this book it has exercises you can practice to become a calmer parent. Of course there will still be times where you've reached the end of your rope but this book can help you try alternative ways of dealing with the frustrations of parenting.There's also a giveaway for the book just fill out the info below  For more info on this wonderful book check out:  http://presenceparenting.com/navigating-emotions-ebook/. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Wearever Women's and Men's Underwear & Giveaway

As you become older you sometimes encounter embarrassing moments such as leaking a little after you sneeze or laugh. Wearever women's and men's underwear are a good alternative to pantyliners or adult diapers. If you're style conscious don't worry you are sure to find great looking underwear. Wearevers are environmental friendly. Here's an added bonus to buying underwear from Wearevers, 10% of proceeds will be donated back to US Too International this September for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. There is also a giveaway going on: For more info or to buy the underwear visit www.weareverus.com Also follow them on social media www.facebook.com/weareverus www.pinterest.com/weareverus/  www.twitter.com/WeareverOnline

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Summer 2014

Ok I thought it would be kind of cool if at the end of each season ever year I would write a short blog post about them. So I'm starting with Summer 2014.


KAREN'S SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS

-Summer Fest at Soundview Park
-SummerSlam PPV
-Various outings at Soundview Park
                                         *My own pics from the Nature area from Summer Fest at Soundview Park

Meal of Summer 2014: Tuna Casserole
Music of Summer 2014: "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore
Artists of Summer 2014: Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith
Movies of Summer 2014: Guardians Of  The Galaxy and Maleficent
Tours of Summer 2014:: The Monster Tour, Momentum Tour and On The Run

Anti-Gas, Anti-bloating, Digestive Aid - Fast Acting Pills Review

Everyone loves a good BBQ right? Well maybe not if you encounter tummy troubles afterwards. If this is something that happens to you, a fast solution is needed. That's where Nature Health D-Gas Natural Anti-Gas, Digestive Aid and Gas Relief can help. D-Gas provides natural gas relief and helps prevents and relive bloating. So next time a BBQ comes around you might want to reach for D-Gas. For more info check here: http://d-gas.com

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NEW Exuviance Illumination Duo Review

With Summer ending soon people start preparing for the Fall and Winter seasons. If you're like me colder temps equal dryer skin. What if you can keep that healthy Summer glow? Recently I received a product to try that does just that. It's called Exuviance Illumination Duo. It's a beauty boost for your skin. It combines Vitamin C and anti aging booster. It's also a evening restorative complex. The Vitamin C and anti-aging booster helps strengthen skin, improves firmness, smooth wrinkles, skin protection,and pigmentation evening. The evening restorative complex decreases lines and wrinkles. All you have to do is each night use Exuviance Illumination Duo and wake up to refreshed skin. For more info on this product check out: http://www.neostrata.com/product/exuviance+illumination+duo.do

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Autographed Make-up by ONE DIRECTION Giveaway

At the beginning of this month I told you I was given an opportunity to review Makeup by One Direction( referring to my post here :http://chocolatemamibx83.blogspot.com/2014/08/makeup-by-one-direction-review.html). Well makeup loving Directioners it's finally here at Macy's. To refresh your memory here's my Up All Night Tin:

Makeup by One Direction is avaiable in 3 tins: Take Me Home- for the girl next door, Midnight Memories- for the rocker girl, and finally Up All Night- for the fun girl. For more info check out: https://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection

So how can this get even better? How about a chance to win a signed autographed look collection tin? Just enter below for your chance to win. (This contest if for U.S and Canada only):

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Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) Capsules Review

Got another product recently Branch Chain Amino Acids Capsules. These capsules are used to support muscle growth and can be used in place of protein powders. For more info check out:  http://www.poliquingroup.com/ 

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Cook'n Recipe Organizer 11 Download Review

Let's get cooking. I received an Cook'n Recipe Organizer awhile ago to try out. I really liked it and hope you will too. So you're probably asking why should you get this, well I'll give you 10 reasons.


1- You use Cook'n to organize all of your recipes
2- It has a visual menu planner
3- You can analyze the nutritional info for your recipes
4- It has a shopping list generator
5- Organize Pintrest recipes
6- Scan or take a picture of recipes
7- Print your recipes in full color
8- Share recipes on various social websites
9- Capture recipes from blogs with the snap it feature
10- The ability to sync with Cook'n cloud

Get more info about Cook'n at:  http://www.amazon.com/DVO-Enterprises-Organizer-Version-11/dp/B00F5OFPXS or like their facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Recipe.Organizer

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