Sleeper's Run

I was given the opportunity to review "Sleeper's Run" and being an avid reader, accepted the offer. If you enjoy action or spy books, this is definitely the book for you. It definitely has a good hook and keeps you wanting to figure out what happens. This book would be perfect for a young male, approximately 20 years of age. This storyline is constantly moving forward at a sprinting pace, full of espionage, fights, and hacking plots. Any young male would definitely enjoy this book, so keep in mind for holidays and birthday. This might even be just the type of book to inspire a young man on his way to college.  WARNING: I would not recommend for the military as there is very graphic imagery of very current war affairs in extensive detail as the main character does suffer from PTSD. Also, it is a wonder how the main character seems to know how to do anything in whatever situation he happens to be in at that moment. If this were made into a movie, think Harrison Ford. The only other set-back for women readers is the way in which the book is written. It is very factual, and there are not many attempts to make it more emotional, or to relate to the story. Don't get me wrong, it has a very interesting storyline and keeps you turning pages. Once you get the hang of the author's writing style it becomes much easier.

This book is written by Henry Mosquera, who was born in Carcas, Venezuela and went to the University of Miami in Florida. These are the two main locations for the novel, which shows in the detail of the descriptions during those scenes.  This is Henry's first novel and I think he did a smashing job. I can't imagine what his later novels will be like and I am anxious to read them! For more information on Henry Mosquera visit: http://www.thrillerwriters.org/connect/Henry%20Mosquera/

And to buy the book head over to Amazon by clicking here.

Yoga for Kids!

Teaching our children healthy lifestyle habits is very important. To overcome the increasing statistics on childhood obesity, fitness is an important aspect towards that goal. I was given the opportunity to review and giveaway Storyland Yoga from Playful Planet.

Intended for children from 3-8, Storyland Yoga provides a time to increase imagination, practice healthy habits, and spend quality time with your children. Here is a little more info about the particular product I reviewed and is up for giveaway straight from Playful Planet: Two unique stories,  “Save the Whale” and “Condor Trek” engage a child’s imagination through storytelling. “Save the Whale” and “Condor Trek” engage a child’s imagination through storytelling.  Kid’s learn yoga postures by becoming part of the story and imitating animals. Yoga is great exercise and helps to calm children giving them greater focus and increased clarity. Winner of Parent’s Choice Approved, Mom’s Choice Gold, Dr. Toy’s Best Green Product and Creative Child Magazine “Preferred Choice” in the Environmentally Friendly Category.


I really enjoyed this product, and my kids loved it too. They fit the perfect age range- four children between 3 to 8, and they all seemed to benefit in different ways. Although Bubby, who is 3, could not follow along as well as the older children, she gave it her best shot and in that, she learned to take a minute, learned healthy habits, and had fun. They even started making up their own stories and putting their own moves to it. I think this is a great product for kids and I definitely recommend it. For more information about Storyland Yoga and to purchase, visit them at: http://playfulplanet.com/store/video/storyland-yoga.html


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 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.

WOW Gift Boxes

 I was so excited when I saw that WOW Gift Boxes was looking for bloggers to review and promote their gift boxes, I was beyond excited, especially when I saw they wanted bloggers to review  The Smoothest Soda & Sweetest Treats Loaded Gift Box I knew that I had to apply immediately. To let you know, as a teenager and into my early adulthood Dr. Pepper was my favorite drink. It's still a great treat, but now that I am more educated about health and wellness, I get to enjoy it in much lower quantities. 

 It arrived so quickly, I was surprised and overjoyed. I immediately threw the sodas in my fridge and opened the bag of Jelly Belly's, throwing a few into my mouth. This gift box is definitely a sweet filled box, so it took a while to get through all the contents. I think this is a great thing, because should you send flowers as a gift they don't last nearly as long. And I wouldn't recommend eating the next bouquet sent your way either.


WOW Gift Boxes was created by Michael Hodge, a 21-year-old entrepreneur who is focused on making a positive change in the world today. For every box bought this summer, at least one can of food will be donated to local food banks. For the gift box I received, The Smoothest Soda & Sweetest Treats Loaded Gift Box, if you purchased it now, 5 cans will be donated!


As an additional treat (pun intended) the following code can be used at checkout for a great discount:


"THANKS15"


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Thanks again to Michael Hodge and WOW Gift Boxes for letting me review this great gift item!