Cents and Sensibility

BzzAgent | MorningStar Farms®

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:04:00 +0000

I am a BzzAgent, the product was received for FREE but all thoughts are purely my own.

I served my family the Grillers Original (kids) and the Spicy Black Bean for my husband and I. Both kids ate up the Grillers Original. I thought for sure I'd hear some gripe from both of them but I didn't! The 1 year old even asked for more.

I enjoyed the Spicy Black Bean burger. I didn't play around with toppings or anything but I'm sure it would have been amazing with some sour cream or salsa. I just used plan old mustard.

They were easy to make and I loved that I could prepare them right from their frozen state in a matter of 10 minutes or so. We paired them with french fries and fresh fruit.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, BETTER-FOR-YOU BURGERS

The theme of 2013 is options. You don’t have to settle for less-than-healthy beef burgers, and you certainly don’t have to settle for any old veggie burger. With MorningStar Farms®, eating meatless can be fresh and magical, and here’s a sample of how:

MORNINGSTAR FARMS® SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGERS

With black beans, roasted corn, brown rice, and chili peppers, these burgers definitely have a whoa-that-was-good-now-give-me-some-more kick to them.

120 calories, 4g fiber, 11g protein and 73% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Burger (67g) contains 4g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (67g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MORNINGSTAR FARMS® GARDEN VEGGIE PATTIES™

A yummy, hearty blend of mushrooms, water chestnuts, onion, carrots, green and red bell peppers, black olives, brown rice and rolled oats.

110 calories, 3g fiber, 10g protein and 74% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Garden Veggie Patties™ Veggie Burgers (67g) contain 3.5g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (67g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MORNINGSTAR FARMS® TOMATO & BASIL PIZZA BURGERS

Not only is this Italian-inspired veggie burger filled with onion, mushrooms, tomatoes and red peppers, it also has … wait for it … mozzarella and provolone cheese inside.

120 calories, 3g fiber, 10g protein, 61% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers (67g) contain 6g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (67g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MORNINGSTAR FARMS® GRILLERS® ORIGINAL

Every bite of this meatless masterpiece is chock-full of classic burger flavor.

130 calories, 15g protein, 57% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Grillers® Original (64g) contain 6g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (64g) containing 14g fat per serving.

MORNINGSTAR FARMS® GRILLERS PRIME® VEGGIE BURGERS

It's savory, a little smoky, best grilled and served on a bun, then topped with whatever makes your mouth water.

170 calories, 17g protein, 39% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Grillers Prime® Veggie Burgers (71g) contain 9g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (71g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MORNINGSTAR FARMS® MUSHROOM LOVER’S BURGER

This burger balances button and portabella mushrooms with hints of onion, sweet red pepper and garlic perfectly.

110 calories, 7g protein, 59% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Mushroom Lover's Burgers (64g) contain 6g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (64g) containing 14g fat per serving.

BzzAgent | Café Escapes®

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:57:00 +0000

REVIEW

I am a BzzAgent, the product was received for FREE but all thoughts are purely my own.

I LOVE my Keurig machine! Making a cup of coffee has never been easier.

Thank you BzzAgent and Cafe Escapes for the chance to review this product.

I LOVE chai lattes and have made this my favorite out of all the flavors offered. The Vanilla and Caramel were too close in taste for me to pick one or the other. Hot Cocoa can't go wrong but I personally preferred the milk chocolate over the dark chocolate.

I will be picking up more of the Chai Lattes for sure!

Whether you enjoy indulging in a little Me Time with a mug of your favorite Café Escapes^® flavor, or sharing one of the six varieties with a friend, here are a few more facts:

Café Escapes^®:

A premium collection of hot cocoas and dairy based beverages.
Four classic flavors were introduced in September 2009:
Chai Latte: An extraordinary taste of black tea and exotic spices.
Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa: Milk chocolate creaminess, the way hot cocoa was meant to be
Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa: Deeply decadent, decidedly dark, definitely delicious
Café Mocha: A blissful balance of cocoa and coffee
Two new flavors introduced in 2012:
Café Vanilla: A tantalizing cup of the world's favorite flavor
Café Caramel: Buttery rich, silky smooth, captivatingly caramelly
Flavors are 70 calories or less
Gluten free
Best brewed using the 8 oz. setting on your Keurig^® brewer
Suggested retail prices for boxes of K-Cup^® packs are: $8.49 (12-ct), $11.99 (16-ct) and $17.49 (24-ct)
Available for purchase at most grocery and retail stores nationwide, and online at CafeEscapes.com, GreenMountainCoffee.com and Keurig.com
Join our community:
www.Facebook.com/CafeEscapes
www.Twitter.com/CafeEscapes

Legacy of Great Coffee
As a leader in specialty coffee and single cup brewers, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices.

Now Many Other Indulgent Beverages Available to Enjoy
Inspired by the desire of Keurig^® brewer owners to escape their coffee routines, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. developed a variety of specialty beverages in K-Cup^® packs for Keurig^® single-cup brewers under the Café Escapes^® brand. The Café Escapes^® collection of creamy cocoa, spicy chai, and rich mocha was launched in 2009, bringing café beverages in single-cup convenience. They're rich, satisfying, and decadent — but not so much that at 70 calories or less, you can't enjoy one every day.

NEW: Life Just Got Sweeter
Two of the world's most indulgent flavors are introduced to the Café Escapes^® lineup: Café Vanilla and Café Caramel!

Café Vanilla: Delicately sweet, yet surprisingly light — it's a delicious break that you'll want to enjoy every day
Café Caramel: Each blissfully buttery sip is a reminder that life really does taste better with a caramel on top

BzzAgent | Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:48:00 +0000

REVIEW

I am a BzzAgent, the product was received for FREE but all thoughts are purely my own.

I decided to apply a few sprays to my wet hair the other night. I awoke to hair that still felt wet and looked wet. I thought it just needed to dry a bit more.....no, time didn't help!

I rewashed my hair the following morning and decided NOT to reapply the spray. I reapplied it before going to bed that same night so that I could still use the product to treat my hair but able to wake up the next morning and shampoo the oil mess away.

I also did NOT spray the oil directly to my hair again. I sprayed it twice on my hands then spread it throughout my hair.

I did use the spray on my hands and legs. I liked how it didn't feel oily at all but it did leave my skin shiny and smooth. I will continue to use this on my legs for sure.

I liked the smell okay. I was hoping for something a bit fruitier but it reminded me of a baby oil smell, not as strong, but close.

Overall, a good concept but something I will not use on my hair first thing in the morning (unless my hair is waaaaay frizzed out) but will use on legs, arms and hands.

JUST THE FACTS

Breakthrough Innovation
Not only does Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil leave you with silky hair, a hydrated face and supple skin, but it saves you time, money and energy. Time and money because it's multiuse, energy because it's really easy to Bzz about. Just take a look:

Blends weightless olive, avocado and shea oils to transform dry hair and skin with one miracle product
Made for everyday use on hair, body and face
Instantly absorbs in a touch with no oily residue
Can be used on damp or dry hair
Available for a suggested price of $5.99 at grocery and drug stores and mass retailers like Target and Walmart

THE SCOOP

For years, Garnier Fructis has done right by your hair, so why stop there? They're moving on to your body and face with help from high-powered, natural ingredients. Behold — the weightless fruit oils that make up NEW Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil.

Ooh-la-la olive oil
Olive oil moisturizes, protects and replenishes your dry hair, improving its strength and elasticity. Your face and body benefit from antioxidants that help protect against skin damage.

Avocado oil gives that glow
Loaded with vitamin E, avocado oil protects against dryness while locking in color and moisture to keep your hair looking radiant and silky soft. The oil's natural hydrating abilities promote soft and supple skin, too.

Shine-boosting shea oil
Known for having unique healing properties, shea oil rejuvenates damaged hair and leaves it with a healthy shine. It's also a great moisturizer that helps improve elasticity in skin.

BzzAgent | Stella Artois

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:52:00 +0000

My Review

I am a BzzAgent, the product was received for FREE but all thoughts are purely my own.

I didn't know that this type of glass was called a chalice. Thank you Stella Artois for enlightening me!

I have enjoyed using this glass. I enjoy drinking my beer and tasting or at least experiencing a better time while consuming my beer.

We already had a few of these types of glasses in our house but never used them for drinking beer.

I loved the step-by-step instruction for pouring the beer. It's never too late to learn to do something a better way.

Again, thank you BzzAgent and Stella Artois for this lovely experience.

Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist and the Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:38:00 +0000

#GotItFree

I am really enjoying the scents that I grabbed for the Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist and the Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser.

I decided on the Cotton and Italian Mandarin for the mist and the Pineapple Mangosteen for the oil diffuser.

I purchased these with the free coupons from my local Walmart and these were the only two scents to choose from. The home fragrance section was not very organized and looked like it had not been restocked in a long time so I fault the store for having little selection.

However, I really like the scents. The oil diffuser works incredibly well, maybe even too well. The scent is very strong. I had it in the living room the first day but had to move it to the dining room so that the scent didn't overpower us while we spent time in the living room, which is where we spend most of our time.

The mist scent is very clean and refreshing. I like how well it works, ho easy it is to use and that the scent is long lasting.

Both products offer very flattering presentations. The diffuser has a very Asian/ fung shu theme going on and the mist has a plain uninvading look that doesn't shout out "I'm an air freshener". Since it's in the bathroom that's a good thing to have.

Thanks to some coupons I found in my monthly Parents magazine I also grabbed one refill for both products for free. So I plan to use the for that long at least. :)

#GotItFree

Glade Expressions^® Fragrance Mist

The first refillable fragrance mist from Glade^®
Squeeze-to-release a soft, light mist of true-to-life fragrance that lasts
Instantly enhances any room and eliminates odor
Refillable with your favorite Glade Expressions^® fragrance — so true-to-life, it's as if the ingredients are being cut open right next to you
With a removable label, the holder is artfully designed and chic enough to incorporate into any décor
Fragrance satisfaction guaranteed or your money back*

Glade Expressions^® Oil Diffuser

The best non-electric oil diffuser for living spaces, delivering 3x more fragrance**
Refillable with your favorite Glade Expressions^® scent — authentic, exotic ingredients like mangosteen and cardamom spice are unlike anything else in the fragrance aisle
Trendy holder (available in bamboo or white) matches home décor perfectly, allowing you to place true-to-life fragrance in any room
The intuitive snap-in-place setup makes the diffuser easy to assemble, refill and enjoy
The spill-free design fills living spaces with fragrance for 30 days
A wide and thin wick releases fragrance slowly, leaving you with consistent fragrance over time
Fragrance satisfaction guaranteed or your money back*

VISIT GLADE.COM

Visit glade.com to learn more about Glade Expressions^® products and to explore all their scent collections. Be sure to share the link with friends!

*Visit glade.com to learn more about the Glade Expressions^® Money-Back Guarantee.
**Vs. Glade^® Solid Air Freshener

Here's a rundown of the fragrances you're about to invite into your home, courtesy of Glade Expressions^®:

Cotton & Italian Mandarin - Open your home with the bright, breezy blend of cotton and sparkling citrus, honeydew and sandalwood*

Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice - A ripe, spicy blend of sweet pears and crisp apple with a dash of cinnamon and clove that warms and invigorates

Lavender & Juniper Berry - Lush lavender blends with fresh juniper berry, eucalyptus and rose to relax the senses and open your home

Pineapple & Mangosteen - Evoke a tropical paradise with the blend of freshly cut pineapples and hint of tangy mangosteen, creamy coconut and passionflower

*Available in Glade Expressions^® Fragrance Mist only.

UNREAL | Candy Unjunked

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:09:00 +0000

I tried UNREAL candy #8 just this week and was pleasantly surprised at how yummy it was!

I would say it was just as good as having a Snickers. I felt that the differences I did notice were worth the lower sugar content.

The major difference I noticed between UNREAL #8 and a Snickers was the consistancy or the texture. A Snickers is generally creamer and stickier or at least softer. The #8 bar was firm and less messy in a healthy food sort of way.

The taste, however, was not lacking. It was delicious. It attacked my sweet craving for the day. I actually wanted another one the next day and was sad I didn't have one.

I got the UNREAL #8 for free from my local CVS with an EXTRACare coupon. I am, however, reviewing this for my BzzAgent Campaign that I was accepted into yesterday and hope to review the other candies available from UNREAL.

I did not know that they had candy coated chocolates and even chocolate covered peanuts too! And peanut butter cups?! That is what I will be trying next.

I must confess that I was a tiny bit confused or unable to make a quick decision on which candy to get because of their wrappers. At least the two candy bars were very under representative of what was inside.

To find out more about the UNREAL candies and their nutrient content visit their website.

Stay tuned for a follow up!

I am a BuzzAgent for BzzAgent.com

Review: Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:06:00 +0000

I tried Trend Mirco Titanium Maximum Security with mixed feelings. I've been using AVG FREE for YEARS and didn't think I'd ever swith anti-virus softwares. It's kinda like switching your toilet paper. You're not sure what to expect until you use it.

I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed trying out Titanium. Not only did I install the program with ease but I could SEE it working.

I loved seeing the green "safe" check marks telling me that link was ok to click! I never did see any red links but did see a few grays that I was leery to click on.

These "safe" icons were EVERY where. And while I felt good seeing all the green, they did become cumbersome, especially with email advertisement pictures, you know the kind, the big image of the available goods all clustered together? Hidden with tons of links, but the "safe" icons distorted them pretty bad.

That's really my only negative notation.

Otherwise, I found the software to be much less invasive than AVG, meaning when the weekly scan began it didn't boggle down my PC to the usualy useless state AVG always put it in. I was able to continue browsing the web while it scanned. AVG? I almost ALWAYS canceled the scan and never remembered to restart it.

Therefore, I feel much more secure and protected with Titanium. I'm so thankful for the trial and will continue to use it in the future, as well as sing my praise to others!

Interested in Titanium for yourself? I have a 30% off code for you or a BestBuy coupon.

Use "BZZ30" on the Trend Mirco site or CLICK HERE for the BestBuy coupon. Offer expires TODAY! 10/18/11! Sorry!

I'm a BzzAgent and was offered a year's subscription for free for my honest review of the product. This is my honest review of this product. Questions? Email me!

I Heart Heartsy!

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:28:00 +0000

I know I just shared Heartsy the other day but I can’t not share the shop that’s up for grabs tomorrow.

Solocosmo is a brilliant artist. Her designs are stunning and I can’t wait to receive the prints I ordered today. I plan to frame then and hang them in my kids rooms. Most of them are for my son’s room.

Heartsy features 4 new Etsy shops each day. You have the opportunity to purchase store credit to use within 3 months of your purchase date.

Membership is free, however, there is a VIP option for $10 a month you get $10 MORE store credit than a non VIP member. Plus you get to access the next day deals one day before all regular members. As well as access to VIP only shops.

So, it works like this for the Solocosmo shop tomorrow:
For $16 you receive $40 of store credit. VIPs receive $50.

It’s a great deal and the VIP membership pays for itself right there in that first transaction! I just signed up for the VIP today because I HAD to get these prints! There was only 1 available so I wanted to be sure I got them. I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow and risk not getting them.

Here are the ones I purchased. All in the mini size except the boy with the frog is 8.5 x 11 and the mermaid is 5 x 7.

Tell me these aren’t beautiful!? I can’t wait to see what else she makes.

Greetings!

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:02:00 +0000

Thanks for stopping by my new product review blog!
While this blog my be brand new I am not a novice blogger. I’ve been blogging as The Cozy Reader for almost 3 years!
I decided to begin a new blog dedicated to product reviews because I’ve found myself wanting an outlet other than Amazon.com to discuss my thoughts on some products.
Also, I’m a new mother, again, and with that territory comes new and improved baby gadgets. It’s amazing that 7 years between babies can be SO different!
I hope you enjoy what I have to say and I hope to be a good source for your future purchases.

Review: Logitech Harmony 676 Universal Remote Control

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:19:00 +0000

Logitech Harmony 676 Universal Remote Control

Don't recall where it was purchased

Not sure how much we paid for it but it wasn't cheap ($200.07 as of 09/10/11 on Amazon.com)

An amazing all-in-one remote. If you have more than 2 remotes for your setup then you really don't know what you're missing.

Once you program this remote, which isn't terribly difficult, you will be watching TV with the press of ONE button. Want to watch a DVD instead? Press one button and your system will switch it all for you.

Occassionally it'll mess up. But with the easy press of the "help" button you'll be taken through a step by step process to determine what happened. You'll be up and working in less than a minute.

We've since replaced this remote with a newer version that has a docking station that recharges a battery. Look for that review in the future.

Review: Sanuk Men's Wall Street Sandals

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Sanuk Men's Wall Street Sandals

Amazon.com

$35.95 (not currently available)

Ordered these for my husband. He likes them. Says they are comfortable. After 2 years of use they are holding up great.

Review: Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book Light with Adaptor - Black

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book Light with Adaptor - Black

Amazon.com

$22.99 ($24.99 as of 09/10/11)

This thing is great! I read my Kindle in bed all the time and that would be impossible without this thing. I previously had the battery powered only one but quickly tired of replacing the batteries.

I've been using this for over 2 years now. It's working okay other than the adapter is a bit touche where it plugs in. Probably because it loops down at an angle and has probably broken a few cords making it short circuit.

Review: Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:11:00 +0000

Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407

Amazon.com

$10.83 ($6.99 as of 09/10/11)

If you own Rockband on Xbox then you may know that there are only 2 USB ports on the Xbox. If you wanted to have a party for Rockband playing you usually have 1 singer on the mic, 1 drummer, 1 guitarist, and 1 bass player. That totals up to four instruments that require a port.

You will need a USB Hub to use this configuration, even if one of your guitars is the new wireless technology.

I've also resorted to using this on my laptop. I've broken almost all of my USB ports on the back of my laptop. It's helped me hook up numerous things at one time that I'd have to swap out each time I want to use it.

Review: First Act GX050 Video Gaming Drum Seat

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:57:00 +0000

First Act GX050 Video Gaming Drum Seat

Amazon.com

$34.99 ($39.95 as of 09/10/11)

We purchased this to use with the Rockband Drum set. It's very compact and pretty comfortable. It's better than using a dining room chair that's for sure.

A great accessory for any gaming drum set.

Review: Scooby Doo Toys

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:48:00 +0000

Ty Beanie Baby Scooby Doo

Amazon.com
$7.62 ($7.60 as of 09/10/11)

Madison LOVES Scooby Doo and she really enjoyed having this little stuffed version to carry around with her and sleep with.

Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine

Amazon.com

$42.20 ($49.99 as of 09/10/11)

Madison loves this thing! She plays with it all the time. It has held up great. The only issue we have is that the passenger side door falls off quite a lot. It's fairly simple to snap back on but has proven to be troublesome. Overall a great toy.

Scooby-Doo Figure 5-Pack

Amazon.com
$30.98 ($22.47 as of 09/10/11)

A must have companion for the Mystery Machine. A great accessory for hours of fun.

Review: Olga Design Protective Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Kindle E-Book Reader (Version 1.0)

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:23:00 +0000

Amazon.com
$14.99 (same as of 09/07/11)

Another great decal! It fit perfectly and was fairly easy to apply. It looks great and continues to look great after 2 years of use! Highly pleased and recommended.

Review: Olga Design Asus Eee PC 1000/ 1000HE Skin Decal Protective Sticker

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:10:00 +0000

Amazon.com
$14.99 (same as of 09/07/11)

I love this! It made my boring white EEE PC into a beautiful piece of art! It was super easy to apply and is still holding strong 2 years later.

Review: Olga Design Decorative Skin Decal Sticker for Apple 3G iPhone/ Apple iPhone 3GS 3G S

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:02:00 +0000

Amazon.com
$6.99 at time of purchase ($7.99 as of 09/07/11)

I own the original iPhone so this didn't fit it perfectly because the 3G is slightly larger than the original iPhone.

With a little bit of tweaking getting it on the phone wasn't a problem.

As of today, 09/07/11 I still have the back decal on my iPhone but have removed the front decal because I put it on top of a mirror screen protector and it wouldn't come off cleanly.

Highly recommend this as an old school protector.

Review: FELLOWES 84109 Multi Media Storage Rack

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:56:00 +0000

See the open slots in the back?
DVDs slide right through
to the floor.

Bought mine at Wal-Mart for my daughter's endless supply of children's DVDs. It is lame-o! One slight bump while trying to get a DVD off the shelf and the whole thing wobbles causing every DVD to shift and ultimately end up on the floor because there's nothing to keep them on the shelf!

I was trying to modify it by creating shelves but it's taking too long! I'm just going to make it firewood as another reviewer suggested! Enough is enough.

Total POS, IMO

Six Month Amazon Kindle Review

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:44:00 +0000

Kindle Wi-fi w/ Special Offers
I own the original First Generation

Received an excellent question from the Gena Showalter yahoo group!

Jess, how do you like the Amazon Kindle? I was checking that out and would LOVE to get one - someday! LOL
Felicia M. Ciaudelli

Felicia,
I LOVE my Kindle!
To date I have purchased 60 books for the Kindle. I keep a spreadsheet to compare what I would have paid for the book physically versus what I paid for it for the Kindle (all Amazon.com prices). I did NOT factor in shipping, which is easily $3 per order. Anyhow, my savings to date (w/o shipping) is $127.84 and lord knows how many trees. :)

It’s easy to take along, anywhere, without causing damage such as bent pages and it’s fairly light versus Stephenie Meyer’s 600+ page The Host.

Battery life is great, unless you connect the wireless like crazy. I usually charge every night because that’s where the charge is plugged in, by the bed.

Of course everyone gripes about the cost. I paid $399 in December 2007. Just this week they dropped the price to $359! So another 90 books or so and it’ll be paid for and I’ve had it for 5 months! So, a little more than a year and I’ll be saving money!

The only thing I would adjust or hope they adjust in the next version is the layout of the “next” and “prev page” buttons. There needs to be more space for it to be manhandled. I’ve learned to lock it before I decide to move around a bunch, it’s inevitable to hit one or more buttons while picking it up or laying it down. It’s fairly easy to recover but it’s still a pain and should be fixed.

Another great feature is that you can upload other documents to it. For example I’m now attending the remaining college courses for my AA degree and one of my classes has provided the text book via PDF, I can send the pdfs to be converted for free and then upload them myself to my Kindle. Or you have the option of them sending it wirelessly to the Kindle for $0.10 per attachment. Now I can read my text while watching my daughter play outside rather than being stuck inside at the laptop to read it.

Hope I didn’t bore you! I’ll be posting this review on my blog as well! Thanks for asking.
I totally give the Kindle a 10/10!

Review: Coby DP-102 10-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame with Built-In MP3 Player

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:22:00 +0000

Amazon.com
$99.99 (05/06/08) ($83.69 as of 09/08/11)

Purchased this as the "deal of the day" 20% off. I was going to get the Kodak 7" and now I really wish I did.

The Coby DP-102 DOES NOT have internal memory. Didn't figure that out until I opened the package, connected the USB to transfer pics to find out it doesn't work that way.

So, out I went to buy a SD card. Installed it to find out that the DP-102 wasn't reading it. Swapped the SD card out with one I had on hand, same thing. So, here I am returning it to Amazon and wanting the Kodak but I can't bring myself to do it since I will not get the 20% off.

Highly disappointed.

Review: Mana Potion!

noreply@blogger.com (Cents and Sensibility) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:22:00 +0000

I purchased a 6 pack of these from ThinkGeek.com. They arrived soiled. Well, they leaked causing quite the mess and at least one bottle was nearly empty and another was half empty. I did contact ThinkGeek.com and they gave me a partial refund ($10 of the $20 so I was happy).

The taste wasn't all that great. Since it's a low amount of fluid it was syrupy and tart. Not terrible but I'm glad it wasn't any bigger.

The effect of the drink was good. It did make me more alert, not hyper or shaky in the least. I wouldn't say it lasted 24 hours but it did last most of the day, and we drank it around 11am or so.