Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes Album Review

I've always been a fan of Idina so I was excited to hear she was coming out with a Christmas album. Christmas is my favorite time of year and this is a great CD to accompany it. Her voice is just so amazing and soothing. She has the perfect mix of mellow songs such as Silent Night and upbeat songs such as Holly Jolly Christmas. You can check out an album preview below:


I just love every song on the album so it's hard to pick a favorite. I've always been a fan of All I Want For Christmas and Baby It's Cold Outside. She does excellent versions of both of these songs. This album is  a great stocking stuffer and is a must have for Christmas.

You can buy the album on iTunes here and Amazon here.

I participated in the Idina Menzel Holiday Wishes album review program as a member of One2OneNetwork. I was provided an album to review but all opinions are my own.

Mary J. Blige - The London Sessions Album Review

 I've always been a fan of Mary so I was excited when I heard that she was going to be releasing a new album. She's always stayed true to herself and has had lyrics that everyone can relate to. I thought it was really interesting that she decided to do a recording with artists just based out of London. It makes me wonder if she will collaborate with more artists in the future from different countries. You can preview some of the songs from her album below:


I'm used to Mary doing mostly ballads so I was surprised when she did the song called Right Now. It's very dance/club like. It sounds really good and I can see a lot of Djs remixing the song. Everyone will be able to relate to it since it's about a relationship.


 Another one of my favorite songs from the album is called Not Loving You. The reason I really like this song is it's about someone who's going through a lot and life and is having problems picking themselves back up from all of the pain and struggles.



 You can buy the album from iTunes here and Amazon here.

This is one album you don't want to miss so make sure you pick up your copy today!

I participated in the Mary J Blige The London Sessions album review program as a member of One2OneNetwork. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.

Neil Diamond's Melody Road Album Review

The great news is that this album is out now! You can get a copy at iTunes here or Amazon here. Neil Diamond fans won't be disappointed with this album at all. He has a lot of great songs I just love on the album. Two of my favorite songs are the album are Something Blue and The Art of Love. You can check out the video for these songs below.




The songs that he sings with guitar are the best since they are romantic and really special. He puts a lot of heart and meaning into each and every song on the album.

According to Capitol Music Group Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett, “Neil has made a brilliant record, one of the very finest in his singular body of work. His beautiful and heartfelt songs on Melody Road are imbued with the wisdom of a man reflecting on life's experiences while still looking forward on the road ahead of him.   He delivers these songs with the passion of an artist fully committed to his craft, and in that warmly distinctive voice that has brought us so many Neil Diamond classics.  All of us at Capitol are thrilled to be presenting Melody Road to the world.” 

I received a copy of this album for free from One2One Network in exchange for my opinion. All ideas and opinions stated are my own.

Advil Film-Coated Ibuprofen Sodium Caplets Review

This Advil product works a lot quicker than the normal Advil. With the regular Advil I always ended up taking multiple pills to get rid of my headaches. With this product I only have to take 1 pill and it worked in about 15 minutes. This also didn't upset my stomach like a lot of film-coated pills and it didn't make me tired.

There are a few downsides to this pill.  It has a weird aftertaste that's similar to vanilla. It also cost quite a bit more than regular Advil but it's worth it. It's also a bigger pill than the normal Advil but I didn't have any issues swallowing it. 

It is known that it can cause heartburn like symptoms so it's recommended that you take this with food and plenty of water.

Overall I recommend this product because of how much quicker it works and how well it works with just one tablet.

I received samples of this product from CrowdTap for my opinion. All ideas are my own.

Mary Lambert's Heart On My Sleeve Album Review

It's not often that an authentic artist comes along. She really focuses on her music and her lyrics in all of her songs. She does a great job on reflecting her life through her songs. It's no wonder she's collaborated with so many artists such as Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis. Her best song is also #1 right now on the charts: Secrets.


In an interview about her song Secrets she says “I felt like there were a lot of songs coming out about self-empowerment and challenging beauty standards, and I wanted to write a song along those same lines, but in my voice,” she explains. “It's easy to paint a pretty picture and tell everyone to love themselves, but it's way more complicated than that. There is so much shame and guilt in our society, and I think it has deprived a lot of people from living fully. We're all facing battles. We've all had someone who has hurt us, so let's talk about it. I believe vulnerability is what will save the world. I wanted to point the lens at myself in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. This song is my dirty laundry, and that's actually really freeing. Now I can walk around with accidental pieces of bagel in my bra and eat it anyway.” 

This album is a must buy! I loved each and every song on it. You can pick it up on iTunes here and Amazon here.

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

Vichy Idealia Life Serum

I was really excited when I got picked on Crowdtap to sample Vichy Idealia Life Serum. The scent is light and smells like roses. When I applied it to my skin it felt creamy and it wasn't greasy at all. It also made my skin feel really smooth. After using this product for a few days I could see that  my skin was more radiant and my pores seemed smaller. I had a beauty party with my closest friends and we all shared the Idealia Life Serum. It was a huge hit! All of my friends want to go out and buy this product. The only downside to this product is it's price of around $50-$60 on Amazon.

Skintimate® Mandarin Burst Moisturizing Shave Gel

About Skintimate Mandarin Burst

This is the newest scent from Skintimate's Moisturizing Signature Scent line. Mandarin Burst is a mixture of lemon and lime scents, Mandarin, and Vitamin E, and olive butter.

Review

This product is really amazing! It has a rich lather as well as a great smell. This product helped to keep my legs feeling smooth and hydrated. My legs were left feeling really soft after one use. The shave even looked smoother than using other shaving products. I didn't even have any red bumps on my skin from shaving like I usually do. 

Train's Bulletproof Picasso CD Review

Train's songs have always been catchy and original and this album is just that! Their first single off the album is called Angel In Blue Jeans and you can hear it across the radio nationwide. It has a beat that you just can't help tap your feet to and has lyrics everyone can relate to since it's about finding a long lost love. Check it out below to see what I mean.


If you have any kids you will really like the song Don't Grow Up So Fast. It has to do with kids and their future and the plans they will be making.

This album is worth a listen whether you are a Train fan of not. I'm not much of one myself but I couldn't help but like it.

Tracklisting
1. Cadillac, Cadillac
2. Bulletproof Picasso3. Angel In Blue Jeans4. Give It All5. Wonder What You're Doing For The Rest Of Your Life6. Son Of A Prison Guard7. Just A Memory8. I'm Drinkin' Tonight9. I Will Remember10. The Bridge11. Baby, Happy Birthday12. Don't Grow Up So Fast

You can buy the album off Amazon here and iTunes here.

Record Release Shows

9/5 5pm ET Live 1-hour performance on QVC 
9/17 Los Angeles, CA Pantages Theatre
9/18 Los Angeles, CA Pantages Theatre
9/21 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
9/22 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
9/25 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall

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.

Litter Genie

Overall I loved the Litter Genie Cat Litter Disposal System. It's quick to use, easy to use, and odorless. It's made out of plastic so it's really durable. I loved how the pail holds up to 2 weeks of waste so I don't have to change the bag out often. The scoop and scoop holder were so useful. They don't take up much space and the litter can fall right through the scoop so that you're not wasting any. This container fits in small spaces which is a plus. The directions were easy to follow and came with pictures to help you. The only complaint I have is the  refill prices for the bags.

David Gray's Mutineers Album Review

On June 17th,  you can pick up Gray's 10th album Mutineers. Even though Gray has released 10 albums, this is the first time I've heard about him. I have to say I'm not disappointed. Mutineers is said to be "an album that seems to fizz with the joy of it's own assembly and finds Gray steering into an unfamiliar territory while cultivating a pugnacious but respectful relationship with his own history."

Gray is a British singer-songwriter that first got the world's attention with his album entitled White Ladder in 1999. This was the first of three number one albums in the U.K. which helped him get both Brit and Grammy nominations. With his albums Draw The Line(2009) and Foundling(2010) he was able to get into Billboard's US Top 100 albums. 

There are many good songs on Mutineers. My favorite by far is called Back In The World. You can check it out below.

All of his songs are inspirational and tell a story.  His music soothes me and helps me reflect on my own life. Another great example of his amazing storytelling is found in his song As The Crow Flies. You can check out an amazing live version by clicking here.

If you enjoy his music as much as I do you can check out the tour dates listed below as well as on his official page.

Tour Dates

• Jun 23 – Birmingham, UK – Symphony Hall
• Jun 24 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
• Jun 26 – Gateshead, UK – Sage Gateshead, Hall 1
• Jun 28 – Mayo, IE – Westport Festival
• Jun 30 – Glasgow, UK – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
• Jul 02 – York, UK – Barbican
• Jul 03 – Manchester, UK – The Lowry Theatre
• Jul 05 – Waterford, IE – Daytripper Festival
• Jul 06 – Wicklow, IE – Groove Festival, Killruddery Estate
• Jul 08 – Bristol, UK – Colston Hall
• Jul 09 – Bournemouth, UK – Bournemouth Pavilion
• Aug 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden

You can pre-order Mutineers on iTunes and Amazon.

I received a free download of the album to review from One2One Network. All opinions are my own.

TONE® BODY WASH AND BATH

I love this product! It's the perfect everyday luxury at a fraction of the price. It smells really good and doesn't dry out my skin. It leaves my skin with a silky smooth feeling. The lather is really thick so you don't have to use  a lot of it at a time. It didn't leave a residue on my skin which is a huge plus. It also didn't irritate my skin in any way and I have sensitive skin.

I received Tone Body Wash and Bath Bar for free via a coupon from BzzAgent and the opinions expressed in this post are my own.