Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile delights and intrigues in Give Up The Ghost, the followup to her 2007 hit The Story. Carlile's heartfelt and raw performances are nothing short of captivating - from beginning to end, Give Up The Ghost is evocative and passionate.I'm not generally a big fan of folk-infused music,…
If you've been reading Contest Corner for a while, then you know that Tropical Traditions carry a pretty diverse range of products. I've recently reviewed both the coconut cooking oil and their unscented massage oil; and today I'll be sharing my thoughts on their unscented moisturizing cream.The cream, which is…
Eileen Goudge's Once in a Blue Moon tells the dramatic and compelling story of two sisters torn apart during childhood that reconnect later in life. After suffering years of neglect by their mother, Lindsay and Kerri Ann McAllister are split apart by child protective services, and Lindsay spends her life…
Violinist Joshua Bell delivers a treat for the ears on At Home With Friends. Collaborating with an eclectic group of artists, Bell delivers something truly unique on this record. He was inspired to record the album because of his love of hosting "musicales" - musical parties - in his home.…
As I mentioned in "The Road To Getting Fit", I'm testing out a three-month supply of Sensa. The creator of the program, Dr. Alan Hirsch, has written a book about it titled The Sensa Weight-Loss Program. I will be reviewing the book after it debuts on November 3rd; in the…
Welcome to Nerdy or Novice?, our brand new technology column! Here, you will not only read about the latest tech toys, you'll also get a well-rounded perspective thanks to my co-columnist (and fiancé!), Jai! A seriously tech-savvy guy, Jai owns a computer repair business, and will dissect the technical prowess…
Calypso Studios are a neat boutique that offer fun, bohemian jewelery and totes with designs inspired by mother nature. They recently sent me an envelope of goodies to try out, so I've been doing a series of reviews on their products. Last time, I reviewed a S.H.O.P tote bag -…
"Weeds" is a popular Showtime series that follows the life of Nancy Botwin (Played by Mary-Louise Parker), a soccer mom who turns to dealing drugs to support her family after the death of her husband. If you've never seen this program, you might think that it glamourizes drug use -…
With saving money weighing heavily on everyone's minds, more and more coupon code portals are springing up. Offers.com is one such website, which provides a database of online coupon codes. What I liked most about Offers.com is the fact that they have a whole section dedicated to good deals -…
Welcome to Nerdy or Novice?, our brand new technology column! Here, you will not only read about the latest tech toys, you'll also get a well-rounded perspective thanks to my co-columnist (and fiancé!), Jai! A seriously tech-savvy guy, Jai owns a computer repair business, and will dissect the technical prowess…
