Train: BULLETPROOF PICASSO Album Review plus scoop on LIVE 1-hour QVCPerformance #Bulletproof Picasso #O2O

One of my old fave bands is back in the game this fall and concerts are in store for all of us as well. I love Train...a really great band and I was excited to hear that they have a new album out called Bulletproof Picasso. It is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon too. I can't believe this is their 7th album!  I can remember each time they won Grammy awards over the years too...three different times.  Did you know that Train has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and 30 million tracks worldwide?  Not to mention (okay, so I will!) platinum/gold citations on their mantle, those 3 Grammy Awards, 2 Billboard Music Awards and dozens of other honors and nominations. You have to hear the album’s first single, “Angel In Blue Jeans” and you will remember how amazing they are and why they have won so many awards. I wasn't surprised to hear that their first single from the album has hit the Top 15 of Triple A and Adult Top 40 radio in only a month.  They have had so many great songs and albums over the years that just catch on quickly with fans...for a reason.

I can't believe they have been around 20+ years already.  You have to hear the video for the new song. It premiered on VEVO on July 15th with Danny Trejo, who starred in the Robert Rodriguez-helmed ‘Mariachi-style’ sagas Machete and Dusk Til Dawn, among others. You know Hannah Simone from the hit TV show ‘New Girl?’ She is also featured in the clip.

Bulletproof Picasso was produced by previous Train collaborator Butch Walker. The lead singer Pat Monahan really sums up why the band continues to deliver amazing music and connects with people like me.  Pat recently said, “I’ve always wanted to emotionally connect with people through the songs, but I also want to get into people’s lives with this album. We’re very excited about Bulletproof Picasso and we’re looking forward to performing some of the new songs for all our fans.”  Aww, Pat is so sweet.

Train will be showcasing some of their new tracks in celebration of the album’s upcoming release in September with shows in Los Angeles, New York, and their hometown of San Francisco. Even better, several summer festival and one-off dates have also been unveiled so keep reading!  A few that are definite are Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO, Sturgis Buffalo Chip Bike Rally in Sturgis, SD and V Festival in the UK.  They are just all over to share with their fans around the world.

There are so many amazing songs on this new album including the title track, “Bulletproof Picasso,” “Cadillac, Cadillac,” “Just A Memory,” “Give It All,” and “The Bridge” and more. See the whole listing below!  Just a Memory is my current fave after listening to the whole album...I was lucky enough to get a copy so I could listen early. I think this one is going to be a home run....I have been hearing a lot about Train on the radio so I think everyone is excited about it.

Train has a real gift for delivering memorable songs that really stick in your mind.  Their most recent album, 2012’s California 37 spawned the hit “Drive By,” among other songs, a multi-platinum single that reached the Top Ten in 13 countries, adding to the prolific Train set-list which already includes multiple signature smashes such as their Grammy winning classic “Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me),” the chart-topping “Meet Virginia,” and “Calling All Angels.” The band grabbed another Grammy in 2011 for their global smash “Hey Soul Sister,” (the #1 hit and biggest selling single of 2010) from their 2009 multi-platinum album, Save Me, San Francisco.

Train Band Members:

Pat Monahan (vocals)
Jimmy Stafford (lead guitar)
Jerry Becker (rhythm guitar and piano)
Hector Maldonado (bass)
Drew Shoals (drums)My thoughts about the album

Here is the complete Tracklist for Bulletproof Picasso:
1. Cadillac, Cadillac
2. Bulletproof Picasso
3. Angel In Blue Jeans
4. Give It All
5. Wonder What You're Doing For The Rest Of Your Life
6. Son Of A Prison Guard
7. Just A Memory
8. I'm Drinkin' Tonight
9. I Will Remember
10. The Bridge
11. Baby, Happy Birthday
12. Don't Grow Up So Fast

 

Train On Tour:

8/28 Gilford, NH Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
8/29 Lenox, MA Tanglewood
8/30 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel and Casino

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

You can follow them on all your fave social networks too:

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

You can pre-order the album via iTunes and Amazon too.  These are the direct links as well for iTunes: http://smarturl.it/bulletproofpicasso and Amazon: http://smarturl.it/bulletproofpicassoAM  Let me know your thoughts on this amazing new album.

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.

Dustmitex Review + Giveaway #theecologyworks

I just heard about the newest product in The Ecology Works® Line of natural products. This is a ready-to-use Liquid, Dust Mite and Flea Control called DustMitex..The Dustmitex works together with The Ecology Works Anti Allergen Solution to first kill the dust mites and second to denature the allergens they produce.  I have looked high and low for an organic and eco-friendly dust mite solution for a while so I was thrilled to discover DustMitex. Think about your current dust mite product. Is it an organic dust mite cleaning solution? What are the ingredients? If you were like me you were really having second thoughts.

Conveniently available in a 32 oz spray bottle, our newest addition is priced the same as the 8 oz Dust Mite and Flea Control powder. The ingredients are the same, with the only change being that it is now in a liquid state, ready to eliminate dust mites and fleas from your home with just a few sprays and you are all done.

You can find DustMitex on Amazon so it is very convenient to purchase whenever you need it.  

Meanwhile, you can enter my giveaway to win your own Dustmitex.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.

Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt Smiley 360 Party @smiley360 @healthy_choice

 Disclosure: I received your free Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt product from Smiley360. 

I was interested to try a new frozen yogurt product that recently came out from Healthy Choice. Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt is a totally new idea that is a special treat that you can enjoy anytime free from guilt. Why? Each variety is made with no artificial flavors, real nonfat milk and live, active yogurt cultures to create just the right creamy tartness. It is available right now in your grocer’s freezer aisle, with Healthy Choice meals or other frozen novelties. It’s a perfectly cool treat on its own or in simple recipes.  Think about all the possibilities...you can use it to create your own Greek Ice Cream Bars on sticks like we did or you can set up a fun sundae bar at your house.  Think about how much fun that could be out back or on the deck...perhaps by the pool?

I received a helpful recipe card in my Smiley kit to create a tasty summertime creation using Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt.  These are all the goodies I received:

• (4) full value coupons for Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt
• (1) Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt T-Shirt for you!
• (12) Coupons for $0.75 off 1 Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt Product
• Smiley360 Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt Sharing Guide with recipes

We spent the week down at the beach house and had friends in and out. One day we had a get together with friends at the beach and I set up my party with the help of a good cooler. We made frozen yogurt bars that turned out super yummy with the help of simple popsicle sticks.  A dip in chocolate took just a second and a few sprinkles made them fun and festive. Everyone just loved Healthy Choice® Greek Frozen Yogurt from the tiny tots to the big kids and adults.

Listerine Naturals Mouthwash #NeedTheNatural #ListerineNaturals @Crowdtap

Disclosure: I was recently chosen to sample new Listerine Naturals Mouthwash Herbal Mint product through Crowdtap. I received a complimentary sample in exchange for my honest opinion.  

I am a clean, healthy white teeth kind of girl.  I brush with my Sonicare, floss and use mouthwash every day at least twice.  Did you know that when you brush your teeth it misses up to 75% of your mouth? That is a fact...brushing alone is not enough.  You need more.

I was excited to try this new Listerine Naturals mouthwash and see how it worked. I have to say, you can feel the difference with Listerine Naturals Mouthwash..it cleans your whole mouth leaving you with fresh breath...naturally.  It tastes good and your mouth feels clean. Forget those endless mints and gum...that is just covering up the problem.  Listerine Naturals Antiseptic Mouthwash kills those icky bacteria that brushing alone misses!

I've tried a variety of mouthwashes over the years including traditional Listerine and this is one of the best options I have seen on the shelf in a long time.  It is refreshing to boot and I love the fact that they removed some if the unnatural stuff in there. I like that it is clear too...who needs dyes in their mouthwash? Not me.

Listerine Naturals is a nice improvement in that the company made some important changes that are a big step forward. Yes, it still contains alcohol, but the alcohol they use is derived from corn. It’s a naturally derived ingredient. They have removed the artificial flavors, sweeteners and ta-da....all the dyes.  Listerine Naturals is crystal clear and tastes fresh.  

I noticed a common preservative in Listerine Naturals that I don't love but I can live with: sodium benzoate. It is the last ingredient on the list so obviously the smallest ingredient of all in the mouthwash.  I would love if they could remove it totally. 

The active ingredients In Listerine Naturals Mouthwash are Eucalyptol, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate and Thymol. Stevia is the natural sweetener too.  Some nice improvements that I love. The best part is that it tastes great...very refreshing. It leaves your mouth feeling clean for a long time too. 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."