IT'S HAPPENING!

Today I took the plunge, signed the contract and my manuscript is on its way!

 I can't believe it's taken me so long to get this ready. I started writing in 2004 and let everything simmer for the past fifteen years.

It wasn't until I began painting again that the thought crossed my mind about illustrating my animal stories myself.

Could I really do it? What skill do I have that could even compare with E.B.White or the other infamous storybooks that I've read over the decades.

Fear welled up in my soul and caught me by the neck. You can't! You don't know how! You are not properly trained! What would be the use! You'd be a laughingstock in the art business! Oh, how immature your drawings are!

All of these exclamations threaten to derail my joy in writing and illustrating. Then, I decided that they were MY stories. These are MY animals. I KNOW how I want them to act! I KNOW!

So here I am. I've finished it all and just waiting on the ISBN number, the copyright, the everything else.

Not sure how long it will take but maybe after the first of the new year, I will start to market my book.

It's exciting and overwhelming. It's right and it's scary.

No matter what, if you are an artist, creative, or writer, just do it. You'll never be this age again so why not accomplish what is in your heart now rather than have regrets in a few years of the time you have lost!

READY, SET, GO!

Manuscript - done Submission - pending

STAND BY!

Things on my blogging end have been quiet for a long time.

My last post was in 2017, when I was actively involved in influencing the public to purchase products that I reviewed from Amazon.

So much has gone on, including but not limited to, painting, creating, writing, and so much more.

Stay tuned and follow me to read what is coming in my life.

I'll give you a hint...publishing something!

It'll be a journey that I hope to share. 

SUMMERTIME FUN!

These adorable sandals are perfect to wear in the sand, sun, or land.

I ordered my normal size 6 and they were the proper fit. My feet are narrow, so they are a little loose on my feet but still comfortable and the exact length and size that I always wear.

















The unique sole design is fun and makes neat imprints in the rain, sand, or dirt. The sole is made of a strong rubber with a 3/4 inch rise.

The top of the shoe is a leather-like material that forms to my foot and the straps ensure a good fit on my instep so that there is a minimal 'flip-flop' sound effect. That's the part where the narrowness of my instep is affected.















For your convenience, Brunei has a sizing chart so that you can order the right size by the shape and size of your feet.

The assorted colors are black (as shown), blue, pink, or white.

In my video, I show you how they fit my feet. Here is the transcript:

These are a pair of shoes that I got. I've been wearing them and they break in very easily. They are very comfortable with a flexible sole. They are a little bit wide but I have narrow feet so if you have a normal size foot they would fit better but they do fit well. They fit very well. There isn't much of an arch support. I have a high arch and they may be uncomfortable if I wear them for a long time. They fit very well and I like them a lot. They are soft with a pleather-like fabric. The sole makes neat imprints when you walk in soft ground. As I said before, I do like them. 

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Tassel Drawstring Bucket Bag Shoulder Bag CrossBody Bag Purse

Check out this adorable bucket crossbody purse. The magnetic closure snaps to close the front and back and then the tassel slides to secure the contents from sticky fingers.

The PU Leather is very soft and pliable. Purse dimensions are 7.8"L X 7.4" H X 4.3" D.

The crossbody strap is fully adjustable for any length and both straps are detachable.

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HOLD 'EM BACK!

When you're 4' 11" and 125 lbs. it's hard to hold onto a 70 lb. puppy when they don't want to do what you want them to do. Our new dog, Mandy, doesn't like to go in the car. In fact, she'll drag me back to the door to get in the house or hide around the front of the house until I give up.

I had to take her to the vet for spaying and she fought me all the way to the car. We started out by the front door and I got behind her. It was pouring rain and the eaves were dripping water as we stood there, neither of us giving in. I inched her along the front of the house for an hour until we got to the corner and there was nowhere else for her to hide. She moaned, gave up, and got in the car.

All this time I had a leash and a choke collar on her. I'm sure it was very uncomfortable for her but that was all that I had until I got this harness. She's a bit skittish with it but I'm able to hold her next to me and guide her to the car more easily.  Since she's still rebelling at times, we are using the training collar at the same time. At least, I don't feel as if I am strangling the poor thing.

The harness is made of lightweight padded and washable material that is strong enough to contain my dog. It is fully adjustable but I got the XL size because she's still growing. She seemed very comfortable when I strapped it on her. In fact, she just stood still and let me take her picture. I'm amazed. It's worth the money when they behave. Good product.

I received this product at a discount. A favorable review was not guaranteed.

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HEADS UP!

Here's a great Father's Day gift...a wireless Bluetooth headset. My husband loves it! 

He works construction all day and loves to listen to music to make the time go faster. He also mows our five acres of the lawn while listening to tunes. 

With this unit, he was able to unpackage it, turn it on, fit into his ears, pair it with his iPhone, and he was listening to Black Betty in less than two minutes. Right now, he has it plugged into his computer to completely charge the battery with the enclosed USB cord.  It will be ready to go in the morning for work.

The sound is crystal clear and since I play bass, I love the heavy bass sound, especially when the drums come in on the song. 

The buds are lightweight and come with some additional sized buds so that you can adjust the headset comfortably in the ear.  The over-the-ear extension ensuring a snug fit so that they do not fall out of the ear with a lot of movement.

I received this product at a discount. A favorable review was not guaranteed but these are a great product.

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A TRUE MAN'S WATCH!

Here's a perfect gift for your husband or father! It's an ideal Father's Day gift and reasonably priced.

I was impressed by the thickness of the band. It is leather and stitched so I know that it will last a long time. The watch was keeping perfect time right out of the box.

It is large for a man but even a woman could wear an oversize watch for that trendy upscale look. It is nice for work or socializing.

I received this product at a discount. A favorable review was not guaranteed.

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JUST THE TEETH!

I have wanted whiter teeth for a long time. I was beginning to think that my only option was to get more crowns or to go for the newer option of replacing all of my teeth. But that is cost prohibitive.

So I thought I'd try this new charcoal powder to see if it really works. It's called "activated charcoal powder with coconut and xylitol."  I've only been able to use it for a few days and am pleased with the results.  It's difficult to get my teeth back to the original color that I want because of all of the crowns that I have and since I have aged, my teeth aren't able to be restored to a younger look.

Take care of your teeth while you are young and you will save yourself time, money, and pain.

The downside of the charcoal powder is the application. Just a little bit of the powder is needed but it is so messy that I have to clean my sink afterward. If you've ever touch charcoal briquettes, you will understand how charcoal just clings to everything.

Also, since the charcoal is in your mouth, your mouth will be blackened,  I always follow up with toothpaste so that I don't scare anyone.

The product works well as you can see in my picture, that my teeth have become closer to the color of my original crowns. It's just a messy process because of the material. It is also vegan and gluten-free. The properties of charcoal may also kill unwanted bacteria.

I received this product for free. A positive review was not guaranteed.

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TRENDY IS, AS TRENDY DOES!

Now I love big watches. I have several but this one is the largest so far.

It's nice to have several watches so that you can change up to match your clothing colors and this orange timepiece is a perfect accent statement for an outfit.

The clock face is large, vibrant orange, and easy for these aging eyes to see. The hands are luminous and the face is scratch resistant.

I have very small wrists so it extends past my wrist bones but I still like it for the fashion statement.

The PU leather strap has two loops to keep the strap from flapping. I have secured it in the last possible hole so the strap extends around to the other side but don't flap in the way of my movements.

It's completely orange, as you can see.

The reverse side.

I received this product at a discount. A positive review was not guaranteed. For the cost of the watch, it's a great watch for fashionable wear.

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IT'S A COVER UP!

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It is not advised for leather furniture. Purchase here.

I received this product at a discount. A positive review was not guaranteed but freely given for this product.

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SHH! IT'S UNDERCOVER!

Still having issues with concealed carry holsters? Here's one that I like because I'm short and it's fully adjustable for my 27" waist.

This belly band holster is made from foam for comfort and flexibility but it doesn't wrinkle down as you wear it for the day.  The closure fixes to stay where you want it. There are two front pockets with velcro straps, one for your gun and the other is sized for a cell phone or something similar in size. On the back of the band, there are two pockets with velcro closures for your spare clips.

It's crafted very well and on my short body it fits above my hips. When my husband wears it with his bigger belly, it fits around his waistline better.

It's ideal for me when I wear baggier sweaters to conceal my carry.

My husband would like this for when he goes hunting or when he wants to carry more than one weapon at a time.

I received this product at a discount. A positive review was not guaranteed but I give the product 5 stars.

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WHERE'S THE MASSEUSE?

Don't you just love a foot massage? I would like one daily but alas, my husband has to work. So I got one of these Deep Tissue Spiky Massage Balls.  The ball is about 2.5 inches and has spikes all over it. It's not made of a soft plastic but it could be squashed, especially if my dogs find it.

The instructions are to roll it over the targeted area to relieve tightness in muscles and sore tissues, encourage blood and oxygen flow. It's a handy size that you could take it with you on vacation, to a sports activity, or to work.

I used it on my feet just to relieve the tight muscles so that I don't get a foot cramp in the middle of the night or after wearing high heels for a long time but you can use it on most parts of your body.

I received this product for free. A favorable review was not guaranteed.

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FEET!

If your feet hurt, your whole body aches. The feet are the basis of balance for your body and support the weight. When you have arch pain or heel spurs, you will have trouble walking and also, your emotions will be fluctuating with the pain.

Here is a set of Plantar Fasciitis Arch Support Braces and Heel Pain Silicone Gel Insoles. They are flexible but maintain their shape when in use. The arch supports have a Velcro closure to secure them to the arch but in a comfortable soft way. The heel cups are clear silicone with a blue center to give your heels a cushion inside your shoes.

Even if you don't have any foot pain, these would be ideal to prevent injuries when you are very active in sports such as running or walking. They are easy to use and I would give them 5 stars for a great product that is made well.

I received this product for free. A positive review was not guaranteed.

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CONCEAL IT!

The challenges that women face for conceal carry are getting smaller these days with the new designs of holsters that enable curvy women to carry without revealing their armament to the public.

This is a belly band holster that a man or woman can wear under their clothes without detection. The velcro fastening system allows for my 26" waist line or up to a 44" waistline. I got the right-hand draw and it wraps around my waist very comfortably.  The fabric is soft but structured enough not to squish down over the wearing time. 

I found the elastic strap to fit over my .380 and hold it securely with the snap closure. I think some improvement could be made to the strap by using a one-way snap or velcro so that the gun and clip wouldn't fall out. Their customer service is fantastic!

I give this product ★★★★'s! I received this belly band at a discount. A positive review was not guaranteed.

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WATCH IT!

Are you looking for a fashionable inexpensive watch that looks great? Here's a very nice watch that comes with a real leather watchband. Out of the box, it was keeping perfect timing.

I have very small wrists, 5.5 inches or 4 cm, and this watchband still allows for a narrower wrist. The band is very nice and looks like quality with the grain. It is comfortable to wear, too.

The face, with Roman numerals, is easy for me to read, even without my bifocals. The crystal doesn't seem to scratch after I worked feverishly with it all week. It's water resistant but I didn't test it for leakage. 

It's very nice for the price and would be perfect for everyday use or a nice gift.

I received this product at a discount. A favorable review was not guaranteed but I do like it!

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NAIL IT!

How many times have you been somewhere, break a nail, get a sliver, or need to pop a zit? Well, maybe not all of these but it's handy to have the tools when you may need them.

My mom is in a nursing home and they don't clean her fingernails as often as they should because she tends to use her fingers a lot while eating. Sometimes I have to soak her nails to get the embedded food particles removed as gently as possible.

This nicely encased set of tools is exactly what I need to carry with me. The tweezers are perfect for removing the chin hair and the tools for cleaning are perfect for the job at 'hand'. I like the side angle clippers for her toenails, as swell as the larger clippers for the thicker nails.

They are made of stainless steel so they are sure to last a long time and can be sanitized, too. This is a handy set in a fashion padded case that I can have near the bed or at the office. It's a great set and one that everyone needs.

I received this product at a discount. A positive review was not guaranteed but I give this product 5 stars.

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Aqua Home Group Universal 8-Stage Water Shower Filter (Chrome)

This is a great shower unit to filter the water from chemicals, metals and so much more. If you have sensitive skin, this would be a product that may work for you.

It is easy to install and comes with picture and text directions. There is even teflon tape included for the pipe threads.

I love this product and will use it even though we have relatively good water. My husband's legs get itchy after a shower and I'm hoping this will help him.

This is a promotional product. A positive review was not guaranteed.

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BRUSH IT ON!

I love this set of multi-media brushes. 

No matter what style of painting that you do, you will find the brush in this set to do the job.

There are flats, angles, rounds, feather, and detail brushes.

They are made of synthetic hair and are easy to keep clean.

I especially like the long ergonomic handles that give me greater control than shorter handles when I am working on large surface products right down to face painting in detail.

The storage case is unique in its design with the lift up brush holder that bends to let your brushes dry after cleaning. 

I received this product at a discount. A favorable review was not guaranteed but is happily given.

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GO ORANGE!

This is the most unique hot and cold product for physical therapy that I have yet seen!

The get insert can be heated or cooled for effective relief of pain from specific injuries. The unique feature in is the holding pocket strap. It is stretchy and has a velcro end so that you can secure the pack firmly around the ankle, foot, or arm and have it stay in place until you want to remove it. I should have had one when I hurt my knee a month ago. 

It can also be used around the waistline for lower back pain. No more sliding packs and readjusting the position all the time.

Following the directions, you will get 90 minutes of relief when it's cold from the freezer and up to 25 minutes when heated in the microwave. 

It's durable and very well made. I received this product at a discount. A favorable review was not guaranteed.

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