Apple 8 pin Cable - Flat and Tangle Free 3.25 feetReview #YourTechMarket

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Have you ever lost or misplaced your Apple 8 Pin Lightning Cable? Nothing is more frustrating. Those little cords find their way into the deepest corners of your purse, home or car. Then you are racing to replace it and who knows about the quality of some brands. You need to get a good lightning cable that is not a struggle to fit into the slots.  I checked out one recently that had the added benefit of being a flat cable from YourTech.

YourTech Market Flat Apple 8 Pin Cable benefits:

• Flat tangle free cable built with quality in mind
• Apple lighting cable for charging and data sync
• Works on iPhone 5S 5C 5, iPad, iPad mini, Nano, Touch
• Best cable quality on the market
• 1 meter long - 3.25 feet
   

So convenient too, really. This USB 2.0 flat tangle free high quality cable connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with lightning connector to your computer's USB port for syncing and charging. Alternatively you can use it with a USB Power Adapter (purchased separately) for convenient charging from a wall outlet. A little best practice tip is to always insert cable FIRST to USB port or wall adaptor before connecting to device.

This sweet little Apple 8 pin cable has compatibility with a variety of devices to be useful around the house and around town or even traveling. I have had colleagues and friends take advantage of it and I am happy to oblige.  I do always share where I got mine and tell them to pick an extra up for themselves so they are covered if I am not around.  Look at all the devices it works with:

iPhone Models: iPhone 5S iPhone 5C iPhone 5
iPad Models: All with lighting cable connectors
iPod Models: All with lighting connectors nano (7th gen and higher), touch (5th gen and higher)

The length is just right too. The flat cable is 100cm/1M (3.25 feet) in length so you can easily reach a USB port on your computer, wall charger, USB AC car charger or even a YourTech Powerbank. Check YourTech accessories for other great items.

Tangle Free:  YourTech designed a flat high quality tangle free cable that will last long and not fall apart. Flat durable rubble insulation prevents the cable from tangles and lasts longer.

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.

David Gray Mutineers Album available for pre-order and a review

Disclosure:  I received a free download of the album to review from One2One Network. As always, all opinions are my own.

It has been a while and the fans were just starting to get a little rowdy.  Mutineers is being released just in time! David Gray just announced the upcoming release of a new album, Mutineers. The record is Gray’s tenth studio album and his first in four years. To mark the news, Gray has unveiled the video for ‘Gulls’, the first track from Mutineers to be streamed ahead of release.  Isn't it a great song?  I love the video too.

To coincide with Mutineers, Gray will tour the UK for the first time in three years. He is also going to be ALL OVER the US so keep reading for more info! The headline tour, commencing at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on June 23 will include a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on June 24. The dates follow a run of sold-out US shows across April and May and three sold-out intimate shows earlier this year at Westminster’s Emmanuel Centre. Additional US tour dates are below if you missed the earlier shows.

Mutineers was recorded in Church Studios, right in the heart of London, England. It was produced by Andy Barlow (Lamb) who collaborated with him to bring forth some incredible music.  The result is an album that seems to bubble up with joy and fun.  Gray steers into some totally new musical territory while still striking a balance with what his fans know and love. David Gray says, “I know I’ve done something here that has an authority that is inspiring me and I don’t have to worry about my past or any of that. The lovely thing about this is we’ve had the time to experiment, and it’s been wonderful,”

You might recall that David Gray captured the world’s attention with his breakout multi-platinum hit White Ladder.  That was the first of three No.1 UK albums.  That earned him both Brit and Grammy nominations. He has continued to build on this fantastic success, with recent albums Draw The Line (2009) and Foundling (2010), both reaching the Billboard Top 10 in the US.  This guy just keeps putting out some excellent tunes that just reach so many people.   I have gotten several of my friends into David Gray recently and they just can't believe how good his music is. Check out his Gulls video.

Here is the entire Mutineers Track Listing so you know what you are getting:
Back in the World
As the Crow Flies
Mutineer
Beautiful Agony
Last Summer
Snow in Vegas
Cake and Eat It
Birds of the High Arctic
The Incredible
Girl Like You
Gulls
Nearly Midnight (bonus track)

North America Tour Dates and Cities plus see all the ticket info here:

Aug 01 - Boston
Aug 04 - NYC
Aug 05 - Philadelphia
Aug 07 - Columbia, MD
Aug 08 - Charlotte, NC
Aug 09 - Nashville
Aug 11 - Raleigh, NC
Aug 12 - Atlanta
Aug 13 - Indianapolis
Aug 15 - Cleveland
Aug 16 - Cincinnati
Aug 17 - Detroit
Aug 18 - Chicago
Aug 20 - Denver
Aug 21 - Salt Lake City
Aug 22 - Boise
Aug 23 - Troutdale (Portland), OR
Aug 25 - Redmond, WA
Aug 26 - Vancouver, BC
Aug 28 - Oakland, CA
Aug 29 - Reno, NV
Aug 30 - Las Vegas
Aug 31 - San Diego
Sep 03 - Los Angeles


You can pre-order right on Amazon and iTunes too.

• iTunes- http://bit.ly/DavidGrayMutineersiTunes
• Amazon- http://bit.ly/DGMutineersAmazon

You can find out more by checking out David Grey's Official Website.  I also love to follow my favorite artists on their social networks to get the latest news too. You can follow him on all your faves: Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. He also has a Instagram contest up right now!

I hope you enjoy Mutineers as much as I do.  Let me know what you think.

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

THE PEE POCKET Review + GiVeAwAy #thepeepocket

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

If you have ever been to a concert or festival indoors or outdoors you are reading this and saying, "Oh, yeah I wish I had that when I was at _____________."   I know you are. Trust me. We were at Jazz Fest last year in New Orleans and I wished that I had the Pee Pocket. So did my kid. Those porta potties were beyond yucky. Hold your breath and close your eyes yucky. Need I say more?  The Pee Pocket is an ingeniously simple idea that lets women stand when they pee so they can avoid so much of the yuckiness that comes with thouse dubious porta potties and even some bathrooms. A team of doctors with kids developed the Pee Pocket to be a simple solution for any woman on the go who has to go.

The Pee Pocket is a female urinary device that is perfect for athletes, travelers, the elderly, disabled, pregnancy, parents of young girls, post-surgery patients...any woman who might have to go while on the go.  This is a perfect option for active women who enjoy the outdoors, sports, music festivals, camping, hiking, biking, traveling.  I am bringing my Pee Pocket with me when we go hiking in a few weeks up in the Adirondacks.  They fold up to almost nothing so you can stash the Pee Pocket right in a purse or backpack too.
      

I know you want to know how it works. So the Pee Pocket is a single use, waterproof disposable funnel that allows women to pee while standing. It’s convenient tri-fold design easily fits in purse or pocket and it even includes a hygienic tissue wipe and disposable bag. You can use it without getting your hands or any other body parts wet.

This smart little device comes in single pockets for $1.75 or three packs for $4.95.  I know you want to know more about this so for more information, please visit their website The Pee Pocket to learn more.

The Pee Pocket has generously offered to let me host a Rafflecopter giveaway for my readers. Good luck to all that enter! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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.

Litter Genie Review #LitterGeniuses #MyLitterGenie @crowdtap

Disclaimer: I received the Litter Genie as part of a Crowdtap Sampling Program.  My opinions are my own based on my personal experience with the product.  I was not financially compensated for this post.

I remember being so excited when I had a baby a few years back (okay so it is a few more than a few years back but who is counting?) because there was something new out there to contain the stinky diapers called a Diaper Genie. It really worked.  We used that up a storm until the mouse was out of diapers then off it went. Meanwhile, back at the ranch here I recently heard about something called a Litter Genie through my membership with Crowdtap. What is a Litter Genie? It is a litter disposal system. Similar idea to the Diaper Genie. It comes pretty much all set up you just have to put the baggies in there and go to town. You tie a knot in the baggie and you just keep putting the dirty litter in there up to 14 days. No smell. Everything is contained in the Litter Genie. It even comes with a convenient scoop and scoop holder on the side.  It looks very modern and sleek and I must say, it really works!

You do need to buy the scoopable litter but it just makes it easier and more convenient. It is a much better way to contain the odor too. It takes up almost no space right next to the litter box too.  This is something everybody that has a cat should own. I have a few friends that have more than one cat. They need one of these too! The Litter Genie is a bargain too....it sells for about $15.00 or less at most major stores.  You can pick up refills for the bags for about the same price. Very reasonable considering it resolves a very stinky problem for cat owners. Honestly, I can't even put a price on fresh air but since it is so low it is not an issue.

The Litter Genie was a breeze to set up. The instructions had good pictures and instructions on how to set it up and refill it.  I really like the built in scoop and a scoop holder too.  My hubby and I set it up together for Miss Charlotte. He even thought it was a excellent idea. All you have to do is scoop the poop, lift the lid and drop the clumps in the Litter Genie. Then you close the lid and pull on the handle. Done. Seriously, you just open the Litter Genie right in the middle, use the built in cutter to cut the bag off and tie it, then you pull down the plastic to the bottom, tie another knot and close it back up. The icky clumps are now sealed in your Litter Genie for up to 14 days.  It is almost as simple to empty the bag as well. Give yourself a few minutes to practice this part especially using the built in bag cutter. It is a little learning curve I think to get this part but after a few times it was super easy. You have to make sure you are giving yourself enough film to tie it off when you are pulling it down.  Just like anything it takes a few times to get comfortable with it and then it is a breeze.

Let me know if you have a Litter Genie and how it is working for you and your cats.

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."