Chris Mann: "Roads" Album REVIEW

Remember Chris Mann from the VOICE- 3rd Runner Up. I love the show so I do know who he is, and was very happy when I was offered to review his album.  

On the VOICE following one of his many dynamic live performances on the show, Christina Aguilera told him, “I feel the heavens open up when you sing.” America agreed, and when the series ended, Chris had not one, but two songs on the iTunes Top 10 Pop Singles Chart.  What a difference a year makes. Now Mann is signed to Faircraft/Universal Republic, a new label formed by renowned producer/music executive Ron Fair. 

Influenced by Pavarotti, Robbie Williams and vintage Sinatra, Chris’blend of classically-trained tenor and contemporary pop vocals is a sound that’s rare in music today. Said Cee Lo, “He is by far one of the most incomparable vocalists I have ever heard.”

You really hear all the different music genres he sings~ classical, country, and pop. I was surprised  I enjoyed the the album that much because I'm a R&B kind of girl but I liked it a lot!  My kids like it too- they were in the car when I put the CD in.  I really enjoyed the SMOOTHNESS!  This is a CD I will listen when I just need some CALM around me.  What a beautiful singer and I'm sure he will be doing BIG THINGS.  He is needed in the music industry!  My favorite and the one I connected with the most was ROADS.  I give this CD a big 2 thumbs up! 

If you want to get this CD you can NOW!!!  Or buy as a gift. 

• ChrisMannMusic.com - http://bit.ly/CMannMusic
• Roads on iTunes - http://bit.ly/SgkwJb
• Roads on Amazon.com - http://amzn.to/XQpJc

 This is a review post from One2One Network. I was provided with a copy of the album and I am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated are my own.

Planning Blog Posts-How do you? (Day 1)

I made the commitment to myself I will blog EVERYDAY in November! Today I need to PLAN out the month and see what my plan is.  As of right now I have no PLAN.

I'm one of those people who put PRO in Procrastination:

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Things to post about~

• Theme for the month
• Contests/giveaways planned
• What Reviews I have to do
• My Kids
• My Hubby
• Me
• My Surgery
• My Job
• Social Media
• Lists
• Pinterest finds
• How to's
• Recipes
• Holidays

Okay so now know now what to write about over the month- it's brainstorm time!  I think I will plan it on paper first then transfer to GOOGLE CALENDAR so I can get reminders!!!  BTW LOVE LOVE Google Calendar.

I know there is a lot more to think about but I know myself if I think too much than I will find something else to do....LOL!  Blogging is so much fun and I love it- even though I might bitch about it!

Look forward to a fun filled month full of posts!  

REVIEW- Effervescent Denture Cleaner for Household Items

Who knew (I didn't) that you can use DENTURE TABLETS to clean household items.  Plus it's so easy!  Drop in, let Fizz , let sit...DONE!

I cleaned my coffee maker and it was DIRTY!  I put in about 3-4 tabs and let sit for a couple hours and when I dumped the water...ewwww gross!  The inside of the coffee pot was so clean and SILVER not brown.  Of course I ran water through the coffee maker a couple times before making my first cup of coffee.   I have to tell you that cup of coffee was the BEST I had in months!

I also had some dishes that needed a little TLC and so I filled the sink up and put in 8 tabs then let the dishes soak.  BAM they came clean- all that dried up food that I didn't get washing by hand- GONE!!!

With 3 boys in the house the toilet seems to get a RING all the time and so instead of scrubbing like I normally do- I put in 4 tabs and let sit for a couple hours (do this after kids go to school)  BTW I love the mint smell!  No more ring!  This has become a weekly thing for me now.

Here are some more ways Effervescent Denture Cleaners (you can get at national pharmacies, discount stores, and supermarkets)

• Coffeemakers – fill the reservoir with water, add a few tabs, soak for a while or overnight and rinse well. Don't run through heated cycle. Rinse well and run a clear water cycle.
• Cruets / Decanters   – break tabs into small pieces to fit inside hard-to-clean small-necked glass or ceramics. Let soak for a couple hours or overnight. Shake occasionally and rinse well.
• Kids Bath toys – 3-10 tabs in a pail of hot water with toys. Soak for 30-60 mins and rinse well!
• Enamel / Glass / Stainless cookware – soak in water with 3-10 tablets to remove burnt-on spots and crusty stuff. Scrub lightly if necessary.
• Porcelain sinks – Add 4-10 tablets to standing hot water in sink and soak 30-60 mins (or overnight) to remove tough stains. Scub lightly if necessary. Leaves sparkling.
• Little stuff – ideal for make-up brushes (swish & soak just the bristles) mani-pedi tools, toothbrush holders hair clips, hair brushes & combs, pen/pencil holders, cosmetic trays etc..
• Clogged Drains-Drop 3 tablets and 1 cup of vinegar down a clogged drain. Wait a few minutes and then run hot water thru.
• Whiten Fingernails-drop 2 denture tablets in water. When the bubble stop soak your fingers for 10 minutes. Remove and dry with towel

PinkMama gives this product a 2 Thumbs Up!

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.

National Blog Posting Month- Sign up NOW!

I signed up to participate in this month long challenge- and I will do it!  It will take some planning and some days the posts will have to be scheduled but I will finish!

If you want to get involved please sign up HERE and Shareaholic have a lot of info to help you plus some tips for your blog!

Also you can sign up to be on BlogHer November BlogRoll- WOW 235 blogs already signed up- sign up HERE

If you are participating please leave your BLOG LINK in the comments so I can follow your posts!  I would love to connect with other bloggers doing this!

NEW Money Saving Tool- Get Coupon Codes/Deals- BeFrugal.com

TUESDAY 10/30:  BeFrugal.com is introducing the Browser Add-On with a Couponomatic^{TM- Coupon Codes at the checkout- how AWESOME IS THAT!}  

The free Add-On is available at http://www.befrugal.com/addon/ for free download. There’s a helpful video that tells you all about in in 90 seconds and here’s how it works:

·         When shopping at any major online store, there will be a Couponomatic drop down box at the coupon code entry field during checkout. Shoppers can easily select a promotional code from Couponomatic^TM instead of hunting for codes separately. No more copy & paste!

·         To help shoppers save time and money, it also provides more money saving resources including coupon & deal alerts and an average of 7% cash back at more than 3,000 popular online stores. In addition, the Add-On provides restaurant, and grocery coupons and weekly ads right in the web browser. It works with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome. 

·         BeFrugal.com’s unparalleled content includes coupons for more than 40,000 retailers and more than 250 major restaurant chains, cash back for more than  3,000 retailers, and weekly ads for more than  200 grocery chains, along with thousands of grocery and manufacturer coupons.

Check out these screenshots to see what the ADD-ON will help you with when shopping online.  Also the holidays are coming up and don't you want to save as much money as you can- I know I DO!  

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Pinterest Find~Cool DIY RUG

Start with this:

Turns into this:

OMG what an awesome idea! What I like the most is make it any size you want.  Love this DIY project. 

Visit Shannon Berrey for the HOW TO'S.  

Want to follow me on Pinterest please go HERE and also leave a comment and I will follow you back!  I'm a Pinterest Junkie! 

Teavana Tea Coupon Code- 30% Off Plus $5 Off

Get 30% off any purchase plus an additional $5 with this offer!View Deal

Remember the holidays are coming up on us pretty quick so stock up on your tea or think GIFTS!  

"Get Your Fruit On For Halloween" Giveaway Ends 11/1

It's Halloween time! Which also means spoiling ourselves with some not-so healthy foods. Chocolate, candies and those good old chips! We all love our chips but the guilty feeling that comes with it, not so much! But hold on! What if you could eat chips and still do your body good? And how about if you could win some of those fantastic and delicious chips? 

Birthday Freebies~ Look at what I'm going to do on my day!

I came across a blog post the other day that was titled~ 101 Birthday Freebies.  Of course I clicked and was very impressed on all the freebies places offered.  Some I knew but a lot I didn't so on my birthday these are the coupons I'm going to use LOL!

Wake up and go to Denny’s: Free Grand Slam on your birthday. Then head over to Starbucks: Free drink on your birthday. Get some shopping done at Old Navy: Free birthday surprise, 
Sephora: Free Fresh Sugar Kisses Mini Lip Duo, World Market: Surprise Birthday Gift, 
CVS: $3 ExtraCare Bucks for your birthday, Smashbox: Free gift set during your birthday month. Lunchtime head over to IHOP: Free meal on your birthday.  Visit Wendy’s: receive a free frosty. Have hubby take me to Black Angus Steakhouse: Free steak dinner on your birthday then Baskin Robbins: Free Ice Cream on your birthday.  On way home stop at Redbox: Free rental code on your birthday.

Sounds like an AWESOME DAY!!!!  Now check out what you will do on your birthday- 

http://www.mommypage.com/2012/10/101-happy-birthday/