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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Yosoo Back Posture Corrector


     I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review. The Yosoo Back Posture Corrector has 2 shoulder straps and three adjustable sides using Velcro strips. It's all black except for the yellow name brand. It's not hard to put on, but you should make sure you expand the straps out as much as possible, so that it's easier to put on. You can easily adjust the straps after putting it on.


     You can take it apart completely and it would be two separate pieces. The straps are soft and durable. You can put it under your clothes if you want to. If the straps are hard to put on, it may be upside down or not expanded out as much. You're supposed to be able to adjust them in the front. It's kind of like wearing book bag straps. it's great for controlling and/or correcting your posture.


     You can wear it everyday for long periods of time. I did have a little bit of a problem with it. I needed to adjust it far, so the top part (in the picture above) was rubbing the back of my neck. I think if I cover it, I will be fine. I did also try it on over my clothes and they said you could wear it under your clothes, so that might change things as well.


     This is a great posture corrector for fixing your shoulders and upper back. Many correctors are for lower back and spine. I needed both, but I have more problems with slouching and this is great for your shoulders. It's thin material that is durable and for the most part, comfortable to wear. If you'd like to check out more information, click here: Back Posture Corrector 






Friday, October 21, 2016

Bouchard Chocolate




     Bouchard is a company that makes premium chocolates in Belgium. Earlier this year, the company started selling its chocolates in the United States. They are now available at Costco in California, Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. I received a free pack of dark chocolate to review, so let's get to it!



    They seem like chocolates you could eat throughout the day without feeling guilty. They are dark chocolate and have 72% of cacao. They are thin with lines across the top and they come in nice and fancy packaging. Bouchard has been making chocolate since 1931, so I expected that they knew what they were doing. 

     Dark chocolate usually has a bad bite or aftertaste when it has a lot of cacao in it. When I tried the first piece, it was strong. It's a strong bite the first time, but they are something you will enjoy. I ended up eating them, a little everyday. It's even better when you get to enjoy chocolate that is healthier and high quality.


     Bouchard Belgian Chocolatier Dark Chocolate doesn't have a strong, bitter aftertaste, but it does have a strong bite when you're not used to eating dark chocolate with a lot of cacao all the time. This is not saying that it tastes bad, this is me saying it has a strong, rich flavor like coffee does.


All of the pictures are chocolates that Bouchard makes and the one right above is the dark chocolate. I didn't eat it with anything or add it to anything. I just divided it up between my friend and I, so we could both have some. I'm not usually big on dark chocolate with a high cacao level, but I enjoyed this chocolate and can't wait to see what else is in store. If you want to find out more about Bouchard Chocolate, click here.










Monday, September 19, 2016

Groupon Goods

This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own.


We know that Groupon is the place to go for coupons to many well known brands. When I have to make a big purchase, it costs a lot of money. Even if I'm making a small purchase, I would still like to save money. I would like to see if I can save as much as possible before I have to make that purchase because it can really help me in the long run.

Groupon Goods is a great way to check out what coupons are available for what brands. When you type what you're looking for in the search box, it'll pop up with what you're looking for automatically if it is something they carry. You can look for well known brands such as Apple products, from iPads to Apple TV.

Groupon Goods has a lot of coupons set up to your location as well. For example, if there's a chain of restaurants only in your state, it's possible that there is a discount and/or coupon that apply to it. I live in Arizona and found a lot of cool deals for movie theaters, restaurants, festivals, museums and so much more. It's free to use, easy to search and easy to save money. You can also follow Groupon on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on deals.

Friday, September 16, 2016

Groupon Saves You Money!

This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own.


I like saving money whenever I can. It leaves me with more money left over for other things or it leaves me feeling like I'm not spending money recklessly. I think that's why many people love using Groupon. I went to a dine-in movie theater with my friend, which costs more than a regular theater. We were able to keep the costs relatively low because we planned out how much to spend and we used Groupon Coupons. We were able to get tickets for $5 to $6 per person. Groupon Coupons can be used for more things than I think people truly realize, including myself! I always look for a deal for something specific and forget just how much stuff you can get a deal on. They have coupons for a variety of brands, including:

  • AutoZone
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Foot Locker
  • T-Mobile
  • Walgreens
  • And many more!

When I shop at eBay or Foot Locker or a great number of other retailers, I would like to see if I can save money. I don't care if I'm saving pennies or dollars because they do add up. You can also follow Groupon on Facebook or Twitter if you want to be reminded of deals out there in the world.





Thursday, August 18, 2016

Preacher on AMC!

Credit: amc.com
     I did not read the Preacher comics, but I still wanted to see what this show was about. It's straight-up blasphemous, but if you're not easily offended, it is a really good show. The action starts off right away and it's very strong. It does drag out in parts to build up the story-line, but it is well worth it. Dragging out the first season of a show doesn't bother me because it's building up the show. Preacher is about a guy named Jesse Custer who is a preacher and used to do some not so great things. His father was a preacher with a church that Jesse ended up inherited and he feels that he has to follow in his father's footsteps.


Credit: amc.com
     Tulip is Jesse's ride-or-die almost former girlfriend. They grew up together and have a kind of love/hate relationship. Tulip doesn't think Jesse is meant to be a preacher and even more than that, she wants him to help get revenge on a person that wronged them. Cassidy is a wisecracking, nice, drinking and drugging Irish vampire, who ends up being Jesse's best friend. Jesse, Tulip and Cassidy slowly become connected and by the end of the season, are *spoiler alert* road tripping together.

Credit: telegraph.co.uk


     The whole small town of Annville is full of people who act like they are living righteously, but everyone is a sinner in this town. There's a lot of people who have their backstories told and you find out who's good, who's bad and who's trying their best. Preacher, a.k.a. Jesse Custer, has an internal struggle about if he's doing the right thing being a preacher and trying to lead people. He also wants to know if God is real to the point that he wants to *spoiler alert* find him and talk to him personally. While he is going through these struggles, he happens to get a power that may be a gift or a curse, but he definitely isn't supposed to have it.

     There are two angels, who have a child-like mentality, and were somehow given the task of watching over the power that Preacher has. The power, called Genesis, escaped and looked for a worthy host. It found its host in Preacher. The angels try everything in their power to get the power back, including *spoiler alert* using an iconic, cool character from the comics that is currently residing down under and I don't mean Australia. One of the parts that drags is building up the story-line for the cool character known as the Saint of Killers. You see tiny bits of his story-line in most episodes and it all comes together and makes sense in the end.

     This show has comedy, action, weird, crazy and outrageous stuff going on. When you get to the end of the season, you get excited for what will happen in the next season because you only find out a few things of what will officially happen, while everything else is left in the air. After wrapped up story-lines, something major and crazy happens, and I for one, can't wait to see what happens next. Rating: 9/10



Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Posture Corrector Brace by Copper Active



     I received this brace heavily discounted in exchange for an honest review. I decided to rearrange the furniture in my home and I moved a dresser and threw my back out. It hurt for a few days and I realized when you're moving around like that, you don't always remember to bend with your knees. I bought this brace, adjusted the shoulder straps and put it on. I moved the rest of the furniture and stuff in my house and was fine.


     In the middle of the brace is two sets of straps, so you can adjust it to whatever works for you. You don't even really have to adjust the outermost straps. The main strap has a lot of Velcro, so you can wrap it tight or loose.


     The upper straps for the shoulders are also adjustable. They don't straighten your shoulders and they stretch. They are to help adjust your movement with the brace.


     I almost ordered a medium brace and ended up getting a large brace because I wanted it to be too big instead of too small, but it's a perfect size for me. It comes in sizes from small to extra large. You will stand up straight and it's great for men or women. You might sweat in the middle, but I recommend wearing a shirt underneath it because the Velcro might make you itchy or irritate your skin. It's comfortable to wear and costs $30. This is a great investment if you work moving furniture, move stuff in a warehouse, get chronic back pain or just don't want to strain your back. You can get it on Amazon here: Posture Corrector Brace 

     


     



Thursday, July 28, 2016

New Ghostbusters!

Credit: Ghostbusters.com

     The new Ghostbusters movie received a lot of flack because it has an all female cast. No one had a problem with this movie when you heard they were trying to make another one again over the past 10+ years with the original cast. You didn't hear anything like, "they're too old" or "it's been done". Annie is another movie that received a lot of flack because Annie was made with a young back girl. Some people get upset and think changing a person's color or gender in a movie is a new marketing ploy. It's possible that that is true, but it shouldn't make you immediately hate a movie. 

     When people found out Heath Ledger was playing Joker and Ben Affleck was playing Batman, they received a lot of flack until people saw their movies. They weren't even changed up for these roles and the hate was still there. They were some of the greatest and most memorable characters. My point is to say see the movie before you judge it. Batman v. Superman wasn't the greatest movie ever, but now people are beyond hyped up for Batman, Justice League and Wonder Woman. With that being said, here's what Ghostbusters is all about:

     The director/producer and half of the Ghostbusters are from the movie, Bridesmaids, and you can see that influence and have that familiar feeling of it in this movie. They have quick comebacks, funny jokes and a women that can hold their own feeling to it. Don't compare it to the original Ghostbusters because you will not think it is as good. It's not bad, but you'll remember you love the original and think that nothing could compete.

     There are a lot of funny moments and some jokes that fall flat, but there aren't that many. Visually, it looks amazing. You won't feel like it's too much CGI or that it was utilized wrong. Some people were upset that Leslie Jones played a loud mouthed character who couldn't possibly be a scientist. I think Leslie Jones played a character that felt familiar to her and she had a better character than the other Ghostbusters. *Spoiler alert* She knew her way around the city, knew the history of the city and had a stable and high paying job.

     Two of the Ghostbusters worked at a high school that they were probably fired from and one of the Ghostbusters definitely lost her job from a revered college. This is another see it before you judge it moment because Jones' character was more than likely the most stable and well-rounded. Chris Hemsworth is also hilarious in this movie and I think he should be used for a lot more comedic roles. The movie shows the Ghostbusters forming their group and fighting ghosts. Then, they have to find out who is helping to make more ghosts appear. It follows the premise of the first film. It also has some cool cameos.

     It was a good movie to see and you get some nostalgia from the movie as well. Don't count this movie out, See it first. Then, judge it. If you like it, stay during the end credits, there are a lot of things that they show. Rating: 6/10