June 1, 2018
Harmony Patches: Easy Application for Natural Relief of Digestive, Cough, Cold and Allergies
One of the hardest jobs of being a parent? Giving your child, no matter what age, their medication. It has led to tears, screaming and absolute breakdowns in our house.
Both of our children as infants suffered from digestive symptoms, especially our youngest. I breastfed him for the first six months before he decided to wean himself. When we switched him to formula, he began to vomit daily and would cry every night. After multiple different brands tried, our family physician switched him to soy which seemed to help.
On top of this, our children suffer from allergies and eczema. We deal with runny noses, red eyes and coughing from early spring right through to the fall. You can imagine how they have begun to react to having to take medications orally! Not to mention that many of the over the counter medications can not be taken by children under the age of four that leaves you with very few options, frustrating right?
About Harmony Patches
Harmony Patches were designed to be placed strategically on the body for fast relief of specific symptoms. The patches release the ingredients gradually, which provides lasting relief over a period of time (we used ours over ten hours as directed on the label).
The patches are completely natural – ingredients include organic ginger, chamomile and fennel used in differing amounts. These ingredients are completely safe and have been found to be effective for all ages (they have also been used for centuries). The patches adhesive contain no silicone, latex, acrylic or rubber, which makes them gentle and perfect for sensitive skin (and if you suffer from digestive and allergic conditions more than likely, you also have sensitive skin).
The Harmony patches come in:
- Infant cough Harmony patches (0-12 months)
- Infant Colic Harmony patches (0-12 months)
- Child Cough Harmony patches (1-7 years)
- Child Tummy Harmony patches (1-7 years)
- Adult Cough Harmony patches (8 and up)
- Adult Tummy Harmony patches (8 and up)
Our Thoughts
I could not wait to try these patches out both on myself and my youngest. It is allergy season for us and we are all suffering with plugged noses, sinus pain, coughs and red eyes. The products were all natural (a definite bonus) and contained no allergens that could cause my skin to react (I am allergic to latex).
The patches were easy to apply, just peel and follow the instructions on where to apply on the chest or stomach. They stuck to the skin easily and came off just as easy without any pain or leaving any marks or residue. I really liked the ease and simplicity of application, we had no fights or spilled liquid on the floor.
The patches were left on between ten and twelve hours which is great for school and work. I was able to apply my son’s before I left for work and he had relief throughout the day. There were no side effects from the patches – no drowsiness or headaches. Sometimes with liquid medication, we found our youngest would first get hyper and then crash, which forced us to give him medication at night but he was having no relief during the day when pollen count was highest.
The Harmony patches are a fantastic alternative for parents for both their children and themselves, to relieve common digestive, cough, cold and allergy symptoms throughout the year. They are easy to use, provide great relief with no side effects. A win for everyone involved.
About Dr. Loo
Dr. Loo is a graduate of the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine and has served as a Clinical Professor at Stanford University Medical School for twenty-one years. She is an expert in five schools of Chinese medicine. She has been a presenter to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. She is the author of several medical textbooks and has lectured throughout the US, Canada, Europe and China.
Where to Purchase
You can purchase the Harmony patches both on their website and Amazon.
Make sure to follow Harmony Patches on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with their products and the newest information.
Disclosure: I received the above mentioned products in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
May 31, 2018
Visionaries Book Five of Mud, Rock and Trees Book Review
“The only thing keeping that seal around his neck is his head. Heads are easily removed.” – Visionaries
About Visionaries
“The only thing keeping that seal around his neck is his head. Heads are easily removed.”
Time is running out. Tzoladia is under siege. Heads will roll.
As the prophecy unfolds, young people dream and old men see visions. Emperor Zoltov’s forces move to exterminate the “Subhumans.” Risky alliances are formed as Metlan’s ambition propels him into places of mystery and murder. Brina and Amanki sail through a sea filled with enchantment and betrayal. Moshoi is dazzled by treasure as he faces the horrors of an evil empire. All forces converge on Tzoladia. Time for a showdown. Will mud, rocks, and trees come together at last?
Who will lose their heads?
My Thoughts
I could not put book five down! Visionaries was full of suspense and action, leaving me craving and needing more.
The capital city is under siege by the “sub-humans” and the Emperor is being forced to make rash decisions. The battle (from book four) seems to have backfired on him – it has created Metlan’s new position of power. Metlan has become a key figure in this series and we are left wondering where exactly his place will end up. He has a strong connection to the throne, has made others believe that he has completed great feats and has schemed with strong political alliances to ensure his future. I had originally really liked his character (and thought there could be more between him and Brina) but this book left me wondering about his character and his true actions. It is clear that the Emperor and his past mistakes have come back to haunt him and his time is up.
Our main characters (Amanki, Brina, Moshoi) are so close to finally coming together with the seals but yet are still so far! They have all made it to the capital but just not together and they are still missing one seal that was stolen by Metlan. You can feel the story coming to a climax and it is so exciting! There were several intense moments for Amanki that left you wondering if he would make it out alive but with his wit (and luck?) he finds a way to save himself (and his head!). While he was doubting his role in the beginning of the novel by the end, you can tell why fortune had chosen him to be a leader.
Visionaries is an intense installment in the Mud, Rocks and Trees series! You can almost see the ending in sight for our main characters but are not quite sure how it will end. You will not want to put this novel down.
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon.
Rating: 5/5
About the Author
R.A. Denny started writing epic fantasy novels when, after watching the first Hobbit movie, she began excitedly spouting off information about C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien’s writer’s group called the Inklings and how their greatest fantasy novels were created. One of her sons commented, “We could do that.” She laughed. Then, he turned it into a challenge.
Her unexpected journey had begun. For several years, she continued her day job as a criminal prosecutor and escaped by night to the world of the Tzoladian Empire. Then, she decided to just do what she loved.
She completed writing her six-book epic fantasy series: Mud, Rocks, and Trees. The series should be read in this order: Refugees, Seekers, Captives, Warriors, Visionaries, and then Deliverers.
R.A. enjoys ancient history, board games, and LEGO. That’s the nerd in her. She rides horses, raised flying squirrels and lives with two cats. That’s the animal lover in her. Oh, and did I mention that she loves a challenge? That’s the adventurer in her.
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
May 31, 2018
All Night with the Cowboy Book Review
Billionaires, cowboys, and second chance romance collide in All Night with the Cowboy by Soraya Lane.
About All Night with the Cowboy
At the Ford family ranch, getting thrown from a horse is a part of growing up. But one cowboy is still learning the ropes when it comes to falling in love.
Tanner Ford has been riding bulls and busting broncos his entire life. So when he takes a hard spill―and sustains serious injuries―he refuses to believe his rodeo days are behind him. He’s determined to restore his body and revive his career. There’s just one problem: the finest physical therapist in town just happens to be the only woman he’s ever loved.
Lauren Lewis knows she made a huge mistake when she walked away from Tanner. But she was young, ambitious, and focused on her medical career. Now, after all these years, Tanner’s back―and, in spite of his injuries, looking better than she allows herself to admit. She agrees to work on Tanner’s big bruised muscles until he’s back in bull-riding shape again. But how can Lauren resist the smoldering attraction between her and her old flame. . .and will she be able to live without him?
My Thoughts
This well written novel is all about lost first loves and second chances, keeping you guessing about whether the two can push past their history in order to make a future together.
Tanner and Lauren were deeply in love in high school. Their romance as everything – they were always together! Tanner was always viewed as the motorcycle driving bad boy and Lauren the good girl. Just as they were about to graduate, Lauren breaks off her relationship with Tanner which devastates him as he never learns why, although he does blame her parents. Later on in the novel we learn that her parents give her a choice – break up with him and go on to school and they will help pay her education or stay with Tanner and they will not help. While it may sound harsh, they have her best interests at heart and Lauren realizes this later. She understands that if she hadn’t gone off to college to become a physical therapist, she may have settled into marriage with Tanner and kids (while not wrong, she wouldn’t have realized how much she loves her career and may come to resent him later).
Tanner’s sister works some magic and arranges for Lauren to become his physical therapist after a serious injury. It isn’t long before sparks fly! What they first agree to (a casual, no strings attached fling) soon becomes more with each not sure how to move forward. We watch them struggle with their feelings, expressing their emotions and learning how to move forward if they want to make a relationship work. It was a beautiful story from start to finish!
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon.
Rating: 5/5
About the Author
As a child, Soraya Lane dreamed of becoming an author. Fast forward more than a few years, and Soraya is now living her dream! Soraya describes being an author as “the best career in the world”, and she hopes to be writing romance for many years to come.
Soraya loves spending her days thinking up characters for books, and her home is a constant source of inspiration. She lives with her own real life hero and two sons on a small farm in New Zealand, surrounded by animals and with an office overlooking a field where their horses graze. She is the author of The Devil Wears Spurs, Cowboy Take Me Away, I Knew You Were Trouble, and Cowboy Stole My Heart.
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
May 31, 2018
Bring Beasts to Life in the Interactive Beasts of Balance Game
Beasts of Balance brings amazing technology to life in this interactive game of skill and creativity. Get ready to stack your animal characters and watch your world come to life!
What is Beasts of Balance?
It is a game that uses physical artefacts that creates a digital world on your tablet or digital device. Players create and evolve their world by stacking artefacts but the game ends when the tower falls!
What Does The Game Come With?
- 1 plinth
- 6 beast artefacts
- 2 miracle artefacts
- 3 migrate artefacts
- 3 cross artefacts
- 10 element artefacts
- free iOS and Android app required to play
How To Play
You first need to download the free app to a mobile device, I used my iPhone and it was a quick set up and downloaded in under one minute. Once the app was downloaded, as soon as I turned on the plinth (the white base) it connected automatically and the app loaded the game. You first run through the tutorial, where it shows you how to add the artefacts (the pieces) to the plinth and how to gain more points. The game itself is simple, stack the artefact pieces to gain points but make sure it doesn’t fall or it is game over.
Our Thoughts
When we first opened up the game, I don’t think any of us realized just how much fun this game would be. It has turned into our favourite family game that we have played almost daily. It is competitive without being overly so and it is easy for all ages of our family to play. Our six-year-old is by far the best at this game! His little fingers and steady hands were perfect for adding the pieces on top of each other. Once we figured out how to gain more points by adding specific artefacts we rocked this game. Not only was it super fun to see who would be the first to knock the tower down (usually me), the game added a whole new element with the app creating a world of creatures. As you build your tower taller, you can cross-breed the beasts to create all new beasts (earning points) as well as they gain or lose energy based on the artefacts you add to the tower – so you definitely have to pay attention to both the app and the tower at the same time.
Beasts of Balance is an excellent game for children and adults of all ages – it has something for everyone. It will become your favourite game to play on family game night and any day of the week. From its easy set up, to easy instructions and elements of competitiveness you will love every moment.
Learn more about Beasts of Balance on their website. You can purchase the game here.
Disclosure: I received the above mentioned product in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
May 30, 2018
Italian Gluten-Free Gastronomy: The Art of Selecting, Preparing and Savoring Gluten Free Meals
Satisfy your cravings for Italian food while remaining gluten free with Italian Gluten-Free Gastronomy brought to you by Clarissa Burt and Rita Romano.
About Italian Gluten-Free Gastronomy: The Art of Selecting, Preparing and Savoring Gluten Free Meals
The newest creative cookbook on the market in 2018 is Italian Gluten Free Gastronomy by supermodel Clarissa Burt and chef Rita Romano. Also sold in an e-book, this cookbook comes as an 8.5 by 10 inch hard cover with an elegant dust jacket. Featuring a collection of 70 recipes (appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, desserts, beverages) with photographs supports those people who love the fine cuisine of Italy and also want to manage their celiac disease.
My Thoughts
I love my Italian food – I grew up on it and to me it is comfort food. I grew up on it and it is healthy, filling and full of variety. That being said, for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity it may seem like a daunting task to re-create the meals they grew up on in a way that their bodies can handle. But it can be done!
This cookbook is testimony to that. It contains seventy recipes that have been designed to satisfy your cravings for Italian food BUT also accommodate your health needs to remain gluten free. As you go through the book you will find recipes that you may be familiar with but have been altered to be gluten free.
I loved that the recipes were easy to follow, the ingredients are ones that you will easily find in your pantry whether you are gluten free or not and that all the recipes were easy to make. I find that when I have too much gluten in my diet, my stomach and skin suffers for it. I make a point to watch how much I intake during a week and I am diligent in what I make for both myself and my children (they have never noticed the difference yet!). This was the best part – I made quite a few recipes for my family and they had no idea that they were gluten free. Sometimes people feel like they are missing out being gluten free but no one in my family could tell the difference! They did an amazing job with these recipes and adding in flavours to satisfy those taste buds leaving you craving more.
This easy to follow cookbook with mouth watering recipes and beautifully designed photos and pages will leave you craving for more. It is a treat from start to finish, assisting you in with following your gluten free diet but never letting you feel like you are missing out.
You can purchase a copy of this book on the Italian Gluten Free Gastronomy website and on Amazon.
Rating: 5/5
About the Authors
Clarissa Burt is an award-winning actress, international media personality/producer/director, writer, author public speaker and Super Model. With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, This Who’s Who of International and American Women brings over 30 years of entertainment industry experience in both International and American markets.
Clarissa has launched her personal brand on QVC in Europe where she brings her sense of elegance and style to ‘Made in Italy’ products. Starting with a women’s loungewear line, from her very first show, Clarissa boasts sold-out numbers. . You can follow Clarissa on Voice America starting June, 2017. Learn more about her on her website.
Rita Romano was born in Bari, Italy. She is the youngest of twelve children born into a family with a deep appreciation for the culinary arts. She also lived in both Naples and La Spezia (near Genoa), where she developed an appreciation for the abundance of foods found in these diverse regions.
The young food fan came to the United States at the age of eleven, immigrating to Philadelphia with her parents and five of her siblings. After the Romano roots were firmly re-planted in the US, Rita learned about American food starting out in the food department of an airline. Upgrading to a position of supervisor for Alitalia Airlines offered her the opportunity to travel back and forth between the US and Europe. She especially enjoyed the frequent visits home to Italy. Experiencing the culinary diversity of these two worlds further fueled her passion for food.
In 1990, Rita opened three Italian restaurants in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area specializing in pasta. Her restaurants offered 31 delicious sauces for pasta that the enthusiastic Italian chef had developed herself. Encouraged by her customers to share her recipes – Rita began writing cookbooks.
Within two years, Rita had published her first cookbook and started her Italian cooking school. She has been featured in the Arizona Republic, Arizona Woman magazine, the Moon Valley Phoenix Advent, and Camelback Corridor News. Rita’s Cooking Class has been featured on local and network TV stations.
You can find out more about Rita on her website.
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.