Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies Review + Giveaway #nancydrew

 

Who doesn't love Nancy Drew? I grew up reading all the stories and so did my tween. I don't know which one of us was more excited to check out this great new adventure games with Nancy Drew.  It is very exciting to thread your way through a maze of deceit in this epic Greek drama. Nancy has gotten herself embroiled in another over the top mystery as she has been doing for 40+ years. It never loses the fun though just like the books.

Here is the scene: A museum curator hires you to assist with the most anticipated event of the year, but artifacts from the exhibit are mysteriously disappearing. Hmm, lets see...could these mishaps possibly be connected to the amphitheater’s upcoming performance? Perhaps it is an unseen villain pulling strings behind the scenes. Who knows but this time you get to work with Nancy on your laptop or desktop to uncover the truth and recover the missing artifacts from the Labyrinth of Lies!  It is so much fun and the graphics are colorful and exciting.

GAME FEATURES:
 
You get to organize Greek Displays and Exhibits. You get to gill in for the museum curator and assemble exhibits before the grand opening too. Figure out how to use Stagecraft Expertise to survive backstage! Don't forget to sneak behind the curtains to explore the treacherous underworld stage sets.

You even get to experience the World of Ancient Greece in this game. How amazing it is to be able to solve challenging puzzles based on actual Greek myths and artwork?  We have been having a great time with this game. It is kind of hard to pull yourself away.

Even better, the perennial favorite The Hardy Boys are on the line too. You can use your in-game mobile phone to hear potentially lifesaving tips from Frank and Joe.  I always loved those two guys. They sound just dreamy on the phone too.
 
You have the ability to select difficulty levels too so you can play at Amateur or Master Sleuth level and erase any mistakes without starting over.  You can improve your detective abilities as you play along and get better and better. It is good because the younger kids won't get discouraged either with the easier levels. It is nice to see Nancy Drew still here and moving into the digital age. Her books are still wonderful but this is a fun option that is super for any Nancy Drew fan.

You can find this fun Nancy Drew Labyrinth of Lies game right on the web for the easiest of purchasing ever.  Don't forget to enter my Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own copy too. a Rafflecopter giveaway


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Neil Diamond Melody Road #MelodyRoad #O2O

I participated in the Neil Diamond Melody Road album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own. 

Who hasn't heard of the legendary Neil Diamond?  He is truly one of the world’s premiere recording artists. It is amazing but Neil Diamond has charted 37 Top 40 singles and 16 Top 10 albums in the U.S. His most recent original studio release, 2008’s Home Before Dark, debuted at #1 in the U.S. and the UK on the Billboard Top Albums chart.  It has been six years since he last released an album.  Time for another amazing bunch of songs already!  Neil is an internationally renowned and record-breaking concert performer and revered songwriter.  I am excited to shared with you some information about his new studio album, Melody Road which is available on October 21st.  This is his first album since signing with Capitol Records over 6 years ago.  Acclaimed producers Don Was and Jacknife Lee co-produced the album. Fans are getting a special treat with this release too...Neil Diamond includes a 36-page lyric book with guitar chords included in the packaging of each album.

Think about how many years Neil Diamond has been in the business and bringing us hit after hit.  His Melody Road co-producer Don Was said, "It takes tremendous vision, focus and determination, combined with a mega-dose of God-given talent, charisma and soul to create music that becomes indelibly ingrained in the fabric of our culture.” I remember how popular he always was even when I was a little kid growing up. Everyone knew Neil Diamond. Don goes on to say,  “For decade after decade, Neil's songs have been such a major part of our lives. Making this record with him has served as a profound reminder of what a powerful and amazing artist he truly is."  I can't imagine how exciting the experience was to work with such a legendary performer and music writer.

The album will be available for pre-order starting on September 9th at Amazon.com. Amazon pre-orders give fans a code that will give them early access to purchase concert tickets for the 2015 tour.  Tour dates and information have not yet been announced but I sure hope they will be soon. I will be in line to go see him.  

Capital Music Group is proud to be working with such an amazing artist. That is no surprise. His music is amazing, just listen to a few of the songs here. The Chairman  and CEO Steve Barnett said, “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.”

Melody Road is a great album. Don't you just love The Art of Love? This is a fantastic song and the lyrics are superb as always. He is such an unbelievable songwriter. He always was. It is just a gift that he has. I remember how much he used to tour in the 1970's and even in the 1980's. Neil Diamond has had such an illustrious and wide-ranging musical career and I am glad he is still contributing.

The man has won Grammy Awards and been nominated for Grammy's 13 times over the course of his career. He is is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. The last award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters.  Diamond’s many other achievements include a Golden Globe Award and 2009’s NARAS’s MusiCares Person of the Year award.  In 2011, Diamond received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture. Lord knows that the man deserves every honor he has been given.

Get yourself over to iTunes or Amazon so you can get Neil Diamond's Melody Road.  iTunes: http://bit.ly/NDMelody  Amazon: http://bit.ly/MelodyRdND

You can follow him on the Official Neil Diamond Website and can keep up with Neil and all his updates on your fave social networks too including  Twitter, Facebook and YouTube

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Salon Edge Professional UV Lamp Nail Polish Timer 36W Acrylic Gel Light Dryer Review #review

Salon Edge has a wonderful line of gel curing UV lamps that are perfect for use in a salon or even at home. Maybe you are in the process of setting up your own salon or you travel to your clients in their own home.  Either way, you need professional quality supplies.  There are a variety of colorful options from Salon Edge for salon-quality manicure and pedicure supplies.  I love that I discovered that Salon Edge professional quality products are available on Amazon too.  It is much easier for me to shop online and compare features and quality.  

Salon Edge's line of professional gel curing UV Lamps are a vital and trendy addition to any salon or spa. The UV lamp is equipped with a mirrored base, manual and automatic interval settings, and powerful 9W UV bulbs. One huge advantage is that this unit was designed with lightweight portability. You can carry it single-handed which makes it a natural for travel use or rearrangement within your work space. 

Some key facts about the model MAN-UV2030 UV lamp:

• 36 Watts
• Easily Cures Gel Polish 
• Automatic + Manual Interval Settings ( 90, 120, or 180 Seconds)
• Large Square Body Fits in one Hand
• Lightweight For Easy travel
• 9"W x 3.5"H x 10.25" Deep
• 110v.  
• This works beautifully and effectively to cure gel nails quickly.  

  

I have found this Salon Edge Professional UV Lamp to to work effectively to cure several different UV and gel based products I have tried.  I like the reflective inside lining.  I find it helps ensure more uniform drying.  This cures one hand at a time quickly.  I love the built in timer with the two minute setting which helps me manage my time appropriately.  It came with 4 Bulbs which help to provide a uniform curing and drying process from all sides of the unit.When I need to change bulbs there is an access panel on bottom to make the process simple and fast. You can find the Salon Edge Professional UV Lamp on Amazon which makes life easy and takes one task off the to-do list.

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