Enough: 10 Things You Should Be Telling Teenage Girls Plus Giveaway

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book Enough: 10 Things You Should Be Telling Teenage Girls! complimentary. As always, my opinions are my own.

 

Enough: 10 Things You Should Be Telling Teenage Girls is a new book that is based on Kate Conner's viral blog post, “Ten Things I Want to Tell Teenage Girls.” Her run away blog post garnered more than 2 million views in two weeks.  She calls moms, dads and anyone who has teenage girls in their lives who they love and care about. Perhaps it is a teenage sister, friend or even your own daughter. Kate has identified 10 key things these girls need to hear today.  You are beautiful. You are valuable. You are enough.

Her book is lighthearted but serious at the same time. It is peppered with wit and laced with grace.  The author tackles tough issues for teens in 2014. Things like how to manage Facebook, emotions, drama, tanning beds, modesty, and flirtation.  She gently weaves powerful messages of worth into every chapter. These messages transcend age and will touch the souls of women of all ages. Simple messages that will resound no matter who you are and where you live: You are beautiful. You are valuable. You are enough.

Kate Conner is a former youth-worker, wife to a college minister, and a young mom in her twenties.   Conner stands squarely in a generational gap which is actually the perfect place from which to bridge it. Conner offers herself as a translator for moms.  She helps you to speak your teenager’s language.  Her writing offers you with a fresh perspective from which to engage your teenage girl—one that may enable her to truly hear your heart (and your wisdom) for the first time since puberty. 

You can get more information on the book by visiting the official  web site.  You can also follow Kate Elizabeth Conner on all your fave social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.  

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Blacklight Flashlight: Discover the Wonders that your Pets Have Left Behind:a Review #uvsight

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

This must have occurred to almost anyone that has ever owned a pet. Have you ever wondered if your pet has been leaving accidents around the house without you knowing? Those cats can be so sneaky.  My neighbor and I were laughing the other day as she regaled me with stories of her own personal zoo.  Between the cats, the dog and the bird...no one gets along at all. Give the cats a chance and they do their business on the dog's bed just to be mean. Can you imagine that cat pees right on the dog's bed? Talk about pet stains. Urine stains. Icky. The dog doesn't even care but...watch the dog and the parrot go at eat squawking and barking at each other.  Yikes. Who knows what else is going on that you don't even see we were saying to one another. Now you can actually find out with a little tool called a Blacklight Flashlight.

Can you smell urine EVERY room that you go into, but you have no idea where? Do you crawl around on your hands and knees sniffing the floor in the hopes to discover the location of the urine?  No more with the Blacklight Flashlight. Now your questions will be answered! All you need to do is use the flashlight in a dark room and start your search...those elusive stains with light up on your carpet like a big 'ole Christmas tree.

The Blacklight Flashlight also comes in very handy to detect if guests or certain males  in your household are 'missing' the bowl.  Perhaps your housekeeper that charges an arm and a leg is cutting corners when they clean your home.  Whatever you choose to use it for, you’ll be so glad that you did…after the initial shock of your discoveries are over.

This Blacklight Flashlight really works well.  I was wondering about a few areas in the basement where we used to have a litter pan and I was not so surprised to find a few stains. I kept thinking it didn't smell as fresh as usual there. I was happy to be able to treat them and  I am thrilled to say the problem is gone. If you have cats or dogs, you might want to pick up this little tool to keep on top of any issues. It is always best to treat stains quickly and this helps you find them and remedy them fast!

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.

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."