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The Great UGLee Ergonomic Pen

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. For my first promotion, through them, I received samples of The Great UGLee Pen!  I opened my package and there were three pens, which really surprised me.

I have been using my ergonomic pen  for over a week, at work, and I must say that I really do like it.  It is certainly ugly, but the soft outer covering really does minimize finger strain and calluses.  I would recommend this product to anyone who writes on a regular basis.  Doctors, lawyers, students, etc. would all benefit from switching from a normal pen to this choice.  Give it a try and tell me what you think.

Product Description
The UGLee Pen is good for everyone who writes (even just a grocery list), and is especially helpful to people who experience pain and discomfort when writing, for example those with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc., and for all children who are learning to write and are developing fine motor skills. It is also helpful for special-needs children who find holding a pen or pencil properly difficult. And for high-school and college students who have to take copious notes, this pen helps keep hands and fingers from cramping.

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Celestial Seasonings Green Tea

You may know, by now, that I am a member of many sample/review sites and survey sites.  I recently got a promotion for Celestial Seasonings, through  .com.

I love Celestial Seasonings Green Tea.   It is so light and delicate.  CS has long been a favorite brand of mine and I was so excited to be picked for this promotion.  I received free samples of both the Sleepytime Lemon Jasmine (Decaf) and Green Tea with Honey Lemon Ginseng.

""Here’s a taste that’s excitingly different, yet comfortingly familiar. We’ve added smooth, decaffeinated green tea, enchantingly fragrant jasmine and 20% of your daily antioxidant Vitamin C to Sleepytime’s time-honored blend of floral chamomile, cool spearmint and lively lemongrass. This calming green tea is a delightful new way to wind down your day with Sleepytime!" — Charlie Baden, Celestial Seasonings Blendmaster"

"In this spirited blend, sweet honey, lively lemon and spicy, earthy ginseng provide a well-balanced and flavorful addition to our smooth blend of authentic green tea and delicate Bai Mu Dan white tea — one of the rarest and youngest of teas." — Charlie Baden, Celestial Seasonings Blendmaster

I love their sleeyptime teas.  They are so relaxing.  And, the Honey Lemon Ginseng Green Tea is very smooth - no bite at all, I think, due to the White Tea that is added.  Yummy!  Helps soothe an irritated throat, too, thanks to the honey and lemon.  I am a singer, who has asthma - so, I tend to cough a lot and this really helps soothe my throat.

Give them a try and tell me what you think.

This time of year it’s all too easy for your daily dinners to become an afterthought. And even when you do remember, it can sometimes feel like an overwhelming undertaking. Instead of worrying about what you'll fix for dinner tonight, try Kroger Skillet Meals. They are an easy option for a between-the-big-meals dinner choice they can make in only 10 minutes!

I really want to try the chicken fajita one, but they didn't have it at my local store. We tried Orange Chicken and Sausage Rigatoni. Try some and let me know what you think!

By now you know that I am a BzzAgent and I get free samples. I love trying new things and telling you about the ones that I really enjoyed.

One of my most recent campaigns was for Buitoni. I tried the Chicken Marsala Ravioli and it was delicious! I will have them again, no doubt about it. Since I #GotItFree, I also used a coupon and tried the Shrimp Ravioli. They weren't as good, in my opinion, as the Chicken Marsala - but, they were still excellent quality.

I simply followed the directions, and then I made a simple sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, basil and olive oil (plus seasonings.) The second time, I used a brown butter sauce, with italian herbs (for the shrimp one.)

Try Butternut Squash Agnolotti, Chicken Marsala Ravioli, Spicy Beef & Sausage Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Agnolotti and their NEW seafood varieties.

The life of a dog trainer...

So, I guess I should take advantage of this blog thing. A blog is a we(b log)...so, I might as well start logging in more often. :)

I have decided to get into CGC training. I have been a trainer since around 2000, and I have yet to get my evaluator badge. It should be very simple. I have to do an online, open book test. THAT should be easy enough...and I have to pay $50, but that is for two years. Then, it is $35 to renew - every two years.

 If I do get it, that could add in some extra income to my budget. Even at $10 a dog - that can add up, quickly. I just need to advertise, advertise, advertise!

Album Review

So, I received the Sentimental Journey CD, through One 2 One Network and I really am impressed. I was on the fence about this album, from the start. Knowing that Emmy Rossum was an actress, got me wondering if she was another wanna-be. However, I think her voice is great and her song choices were, for the most part, spot on.

There were some songs that were a little slow...meaning that they just didn't have the flair to hold my attention for long. However, some were excellent.

The first track is a true classic - the title track. It was a little slow, but I love the fact that they went with original harmonies. I loved singing along.

Didn't really care for the next two tracks, sounding a little too Broadway.
But, I loved "These Foolish Things." - great arrangement - great voice. I was impressed with this one.

The album continues in the same vein and I really enjoy the waltz back through time. I have always harbored a love for early 20th century music and this really satisfies.

The song that I was most expectant of and most disappointing was "Autumn Leaves." I really wanted a much more soft, sad and romantic feel - rather then the French version she chose.

And, lastly, I didn't care for the last track. I thought the album should have ended on a more wistful note.

All in all, it was a good try for Emmy Rossum.