Eugene Cho Overrated Review and Giveaway #OverratedBook

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This book is my confession. It’s painful and honest, but it’s mine. And it’s this: I am more in love with the idea of changing the world than actually changing the world. This isn’t a message of guilt or shame. But it is a call, to both you and me, to be less infatuated with telling a good story and instead live the good story—a story of faith, hope, courage, and justice. -Eugene Cho

Eugene Cho talks about how we use 140 characters to start a conversation but challenges readers to go deeper!  He makes you consider putting your money where your mouth is. We spend so much time on computer, mobile devices and sharing our opinions, but do we really make a different in the world? How is it possible to do that today?

About the book:

We all want to change the world, but as pastor Eugene Cho found out, it takes more than just desire. It takes action. In this personal confession he encourages readers to discover a practical discipleship that begins with the recognition that changing the world starts with changing ourselves.

Many people today talk about justice, but are they living justly? They want to change the world, but are they being changed themselves? Eugene Cho shares his story, a messy, painful story of being more in love with the ideas behind the actions than counting the cost and being a world-changer in action. Because everyone loves justice and compassion, but few have taken it upon themselves to truly live it out in their own lives. Cho is still on that journey to discover what it means, and invites readers to join him.

        About the author:

Eugene is the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages, a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. He is the founder and senior pastor of Quest Church, an urban, multicultural, and multigenerational church in Seattle, Washington. Eugene and his wife, Minhee, have three children.

You can check out the Overrated Book Trailer here and visit the Official Website for more information.  

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Dolphin Tale 2 Motion Picture Giveaway Movie Release September 12 Dolphin Tale 2 #DolphinTale2 #HomeschoolDay2014 #WinterHasHope

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Did you just love Dolphin Tale? We sure did.  We are so excited about Dolphin Tale 2....what a sweet family movie.  Inspired by true events, Dolphin Tale 2 continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and recovery—thanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tail—made her a symbol of hope and perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie “Dolphin Tale.” This film reunites the entire main cast, led by Harry Connick Jr., Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, and of course, the remarkable dolphin Winter as herself. Champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who has been an example of courage, also appears in the film.  What a fantastic teaching opportunity for children of all ages. 

It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life. Yet their fight is not over. Winter’s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only pool mate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium. 

You can find some wonderful resources for your family and homeschool needs on the Group Resource Website. You can follow updates on the OfficialMovie Website as well. They even have aDolphin Tale Facebook page and you can follow updates on Twitter Watch the Official Dolphin Tale 2 Trailer here.

  

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Apple Certified 6 Feet Lightning Cable Review #AYLAppleCetifiedLightningcable

All of us need extra lightning cables for our devices. I can't believe how they tend to get misplaced or left behind. You really need to consider what you are buying for your devices.  Apple Certification (MFI) AYL's lightning cable is Apple's MFI certified product so you are truly getting the best quality genuine cable.  It's actually an Official Licensed Product.  I have been using it to charge my iphone 5 and it works perfectly.

There are a number of benefits of using this AYL Apple Certified Cable:

Premium Quality Guarantee-The cable material, connectors, design, and package are all directly approved and certified by Apple, to meet Apple performance standards under Apple's MFi program. This AYL MFI Apple certified 8-Pin lightning cable is a product that you can count on without worries.

Compatibility-Compatible with every Apple Lightning connector device. You can charge and sync for : iPhone 5/5S/5C, iPad 4, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 5, and iPod Nano 7.  This cable also supports Mac and Windows PC.



Length-6 Feet long is the most convenient and popular length for all activities. You have more freedom to select the most comfortable location for Apple device charges purposes. You can charge at a business meeting, at home, in the car or even in a store. I know my husband is always waiting for us sitting in some corner of the mall...perfect for that too!

Stylish and Slim-Lightning connector design that allows it to be used with devices without removing your case (only exception is the Lifeproof case). 

1 Year Warranty-They offer a 1 year warranty as well. 100% customer satifaction is the company goal!

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Priority Chef Premium Knife Sharpener Review #prioritychef

It can be a real challenge to decide on the best knife sharpener when you are looking at all of the options. You need to think about price, durability and how easy it is to use to start with and storage. Small and compact is always better for me...I am running out of space. Those are key elements and I know because I have purchased a few kitchen tools here and there over the years. My husband and I both cook and we are very particular about our tools including knives. We only buy very high quality knives. It really makes a difference in how easy it is to prep a meal. You do need to keep your knives sharp and to do that you need a decent sharpener. The prices vary a lot though so you have to consider a variety of factors like I just mentioned. Price does not always equal quality. You can get a really good knife sharpener for a reasonable price if you shop carefully. I recently had the opportunity to try out the reasonably priced Priority Chef Knife Sharpener.

I wanted to share my experience with the Priority Chef Knife Sharpener.  I was surprised at the compact size. It is small so it is easy to store but it has a sturdy handle.  Right out of the box it was simple to use. The Priority Chef sharpened several of our knives very quickly and easily.  The instructions were easy to follow as well. The price is right and it does the job that a much pricier sharpener does with a huge cost savings.

Benefits of the Priority Chef Premium Knife Sharpener:

• Never have to buy another knife set again

• Priority Chef knife sharpener will sharpen even the dullest blades 

• 2 stage sharpening system with coarse and fine sharpening 

• Can give your old, blunt knife set a new life

• Great gift idea 

• In tests, Priority Chef's knife sharpener outperformed all other leading knife sharpeners 

• Guaranteed to last a lifetime, the only thing you need to replace is the sharpening head 

This is an easy to master knife sharpener too even if you are a novice. Completely dull knives should be pulled 2-4 times through the course section. If your knife only needs light sharpening, pull towards you 2-4 times through the fine section of the sharpener. Very easy and not complicated at all. You can find this great Priority Chef Premium knife sharpener on Amazon for easy shopping.

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Argan Oil Hair Mask Review #InstaNatural

My hair gets so dry no matter what the season. In the summer, I blame the sun. In the winter I blame the cold and the wind. I think all the heat devices don't help either. I am always excited to try products to help improve the condition of my hair. InstaNatural Argan Oil Hair Mask is a deep conditioning treatment designed to transform dry and damaged strands into soft, shiny, healthy hair. Its has tons of wonderful, natural restorative ingredients including Argan Oil, Japanese Green Tea, Amino Acid Complex, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Avocado Oil and Vitamin B5. They all work synergistically to penetrate deep into the hair. This delivers the ultimate nourishment and hydration to enhance texture and shine. The Argan Oil Hair Mask is an intensive blend full of organic ingredients that helps to defend against heat damage and other external aggressors.

Key Active Ingredients:

+ Argan Oil
+ Amino Acid Complex
+ Coconut Oil
+ Shea Butter
+ Vitamin B5

My thoughts:  I have used the Argan Oil Hair Mask several times this past week. I spent a LOT of time at the beach and even with a hat most of the time my hair was so dry. I noticed a real difference each time I used the mask. It was easy to apply and smells so delicious too. I applied it to my whole head except for the hair right by my scalp. I left it on for 15 minutes.  InstaNatural suggests anywhere from 5-15 minutes. My hair looked beautiful after I rinsed it off and felt so much softer. It styled beautifully and felt soft.  I will continue to use this at least once or twice a week.  You can purchase the instaNatural Argan Oil Hair Mask on Amazon.

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+LIFEGUARD MINI 1 Portable External Battery for Mobile Device Review #pluslifeguard

 The eternal problem I always have along with my friends and colleagues is how to keep devices charged. There are a plethora of devices out there on a market now but there are advantages and disadvantages to the various options.  I recently had the opportunity to try out the +LIFEGUARD MINI 1.  I can see why it has been called the best portable external battery available on the market. It is a light, compact and well-designed product. It charges my iphone 5 very quickly. It has a premium smart battery that the company has shared will save a cell phone battery hundreds of times with rapid and full charges.  I have to say it has been working like a champ this week.

Facts about the  +LIFEGUARD MINI 1:
 

• Smart Plug and Play Samsung Grade “A” cell battery

• True 3000mAh capacity-gets your device 100% charged in 1.5 to 2.5 hours or less

• 5.91 in Apple Compatible Lightening Cable included free (Limited time offer) 

• Tough aluminum shell makes it impact resistant 

• Can be recharged more than 800 times 

• CE, RoHS and FCC certified device
  
   
  

I travel often and that can be an issue. My iphone 5 seems to go down so fast...even faster at airports and on airplanes. Now the FAA just updating regulations and it requires passengers to be able to power up all mobile devices upon request at security checkpoints. If you are unable to do so, you might be required to part ways with your device. Can you say TOTAL PANIC? Yup. A compact device like the +LIFEGUARD MINI 1 will solve that worry right away. It is so tiny it fits right in my purse and I can feel confident when I travel anywhere.  I was also happy that my +LIFEGUARD MINI 1 came with a free 5.91IN Apple Lightening Cable too. It makes it much easier to charge with a dedicated cable for the device. These Apple compatible cables can be pricey no matter where you buy them so this is a nice extra. The +LIFEGUARD MINI 1 comes with this $14.00 valued Apple compatible lightning cable for but only for a limited time so I would purchase quickly.  It is the best size to charge your iPhone 5, 5C or 5S using the +LIFEGUARD MINI 1. 

COMPATIBILITY with a variety of APPLE DEVICES:
iPhones: 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4.
iPods

Compatibility with a variety of ANDROID DEVICES:
HTC: Oce X, S, V/Sensation XE XL/EVO 4G/Radar 4G/Inspire 4G/ThunderBolt
SAMSUNG: Galaxy S5, S4, S3, S2, Note 2 S2, Nexus, Galaxy Note, Focus S, Infuse
Google: Nexus 5, 4, Google Glass
Motorola: Droid Razr, Bionic, Atrix 2, Triumph.
Amazon: Fire Phone
Other cell phones, MP3. MP4, digital camera, and other with DC 5V input.

SPECIFICATIONS for the +LIFEGUARD MINI :

Battery type: Lithium ion
Capavity: 3000mAh
Charging time (wall charger): Max 5h
Charging time (computer): Max 12h
Input: 5V, 0.8A
Output: 5V, 1A
Size: 3.8*1*0.9in
Weight: 3.45oz
 Life cycle: ~800 cycles

GUARANTEE

+LIFEGUARD’s confidence in the MINI 1 is backed by it’s 18-month money-back guarantee. You can feel safe to buy the +LIFEGUARD MINI 1 right on Amazon and enjoy your mobile devices more than ever with no worries about power issues.
 
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Vacay Water Enhancer for Relaxation Review #drinkvacay

Always check with your physician before starting any supplement product and specifically VACAY Water Enhancer. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

I recently had the opportunity to try a new relaxation drink. Vacay™ is an all natural water enhancer that helps to relieve stress and anxiety, ease tension, and calm the mind.

Vacay was created for people that just love to relax. Who doesn't?  It seems like I spend so much time go-go-going, I really need downtime sometimes. It’s no mystery that just as many people like to relax compared to those that like to consume energy drinks. Vacay is a product that tastes sweet and is all natural with no harmful preservatives. It is also inexpensive with 10 full servings in 1 package.   The best part is it is small enough that to carry in a pocket or small purse for whenever you need to relax or just chill.

Since many people use the phrase “I need a Vacay” when they are stressed out, they chose that name for this novel beverage mixer. Now I can #drinkvacay whenever I need to get away...even if it is just for a few minutes.  Vacay has a mission to provide an inexpensive #vacay to everyone that needs to escape the daily stress of life.

What is in Vacay? Natural ingredients you are probably already family with. The proprietary functional ingredient blend for Vacay consists of l-theanine, chamomile, and passion flower. I have used other products with l-theanine and they really help. I love the addition of chamomile and passion flower too. Vacay is sweetened with a bit of Stevia combined with an all natural lemonade flavor for a delicious beverage vacation.

Vacay is ideal for:

• Chilling

• Stressful Jobs

• Anyone With Anxiety

• Traveling

• Busy Moms

• Tense muscles

• Sleeping Problems

I like to drink Vacay after a stressful day at work. I find it really calms me down and helps me remove the stress from my brain. One serving really does the job.

You can find Vacay water enhancer right online to save you time and more stress!

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Clear Window Bird Feeder from Yellow Beaks Review #yellowbeaks

What do 51.3 million Americans have in common? The answer is, they've listed bird watching as their favorite hobby. I am included and so is my husband. My sister and brother in law also love bird watching. Even my tween loves watching the birds.

You can imagine how excited I was when I had the opportunity to review a beautiful, clear window bird feeder from Yellow Beaks.  This clear Window Bird Feeder lets you see all kinds of wild birds, right from the comfort of your own home, office, or even a nursing facility. I remember my Grandma used to love going out into the atrium at her nursing facility years ago...there was nothing like the Yellow Beaks clear window bird feeder back then but she loved watching the wild birds outside. It would have been wonderful for her to be able to see them right from her room too. 

This was so easy to attach to our sliding glass door windows. I had it secured in seconds. I picked up some bird seed at our local Home Depot and it was ready to go. The birds found it very quickly. I was amazed at how the birds come right to our window.  It is so cool to observe their beautiful unique markings.  They are so close you can even study their behavior and feeding habits.  We keep our bird bird right by the feeder so we can look up information on the specific birds.
 

Benefits of the Yellow Beaks Window Bird Feeder:
  

• Mounts to any window surface securely --has 3 strong suction cups effective during all weather conditions

• Seamless design that requires no assembly

• Crystal clear design

• Watch the birds peck away from different angles, without any obstruction

• Keyhole design requires no removal of suction cups for cleaning

• Squirrel-proof -Mount the feeder higher, away from trees, branches, and fences. The slanted top design prevents squirrel from easy landing on the roof.

• Comes with perch that birds love - Perch keeps the birds staying around longer, which means more time for you to study their markings.

• Great entertainment for your cat - Cats love to sit and stare at birds, like their own personal Nature's Channel.

 
Dimensions: 9.6 x 5.9 x 6.6 inches
Weight: 1 pound
Accessories: 3 suction cups



I found this adorable Yellow Beaks Window Bird Feeder on Amazon too. It ships quickly and is wrapped securely.

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MY Konjac Sponge - All Natural Facial Konjac Sponge with Activated Bamboo Charcoal Review #konjacsponge

Whatever your age, it is always a smart to take good care of your skin. More people like me want to do that naturally. Can you really have gorgeous skin and remain eco-friendly?  I recently had the opportunity to try something new that truly gently cleans the skin and leaves it refreshed. This special something is the MY Konjac Sponge.  Konjac is actually a moisture rich, naturally akaline plant fiber from eastern Asia. I love the idea of using the bounty of the land to keep my skin beautiful with a plant sponge cleanser.  MY Konjac Sponge is the perfect cleansing tool to balance the natural acidity of the skin's impurities and oils. I found it to be an easy and simple way to get my skin super clean and refreshed after a long day or work and a workout.

MY Konjac Sponge is the highest quality konjac sponge in the market. Their whole line of products are proudly carried by Whole Foods Market and other major online retailers. I love Whole Foods but I often shop online too...Amazon is one of my fave spots.  I love that MY Konjac Sponge are made exclusively with the konjac fiber, a pure vegetable fiber taken from the root of the Amorphophallus Konjac plant. I didn't realize that the Konjac plant, also known as konnyaku potato or elephant yam, is a plant that is native to eastern Asia.  The amazing part about this plant is that Konjac root is rich in minerals, vitamins, and it has been traditionally used as a beauty treatment for a long time in eastern Asia. 

The company shared with me that MY Konjac Sponge is made to the very highest of standards. They use only the purest volcanic rock filtered water and food grade konjac. All of their products are hypoallergenic and fragrance free.  That is important to me as well since I don't want to have any irritation or rash issues.  All of their products are never tested on animals either.  They actually carry the Vegan Society logo as well as Leaping Bunny logo.  Those are the highest standard of cruelty-free status in the cosmetics industry. It makes me feel good to use something that is crafted with such high standards.

I love that the MY Konjac Sponge is soft and gentle. My skin can be fussy and sometimes sensitive but MY Konjac Sponge was really gentle. It is effective and gently cleans all skin types! I have been using MY Konjac Sponge all week now. It gently exfoliates my facial skin as it deeply cleanses. I feel like it does an amazing job of getting out those toxins. My skin actually glows after using it. It is soft and gentle though and I haven't experienced any kind of irritation. My skin just feels extremely clean and refreshed. MY Konjac Sponge contains bamboo charcoal which brings carbon and essential minerals to the skin. This helps to more deeply cleanse and absorb oils and chemicals. I notice my pores look tighter too.  

You can find MY Konjac Sponge right on Amazon for convenient purchasing anytime.

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.