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Send Me Gluten Free Subscription Box – October

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Send Me Gluten FreeWhat would you save every month you could have healthy food delivered to your doorstep? Well that is exactly what Send Me Gluten Free does. Some things that I know for sure when I open a box from Send Me Gluten Free is that the food will be fresh, healthy, and taste amazing. This month was no exception!

This months box included pasta, soy goodies, and a variety of delicious sugary treats. It is always fun to guess what will be in this month’s box. The variety that is included in this particular monthly subscription box surpasses that of most of its competitors. There are very few companies, much less subscription box services, that offer this level of quality and dependability.

If you were looking for a subscription box, or a way to try new healthy gluten-free foods, then do not hesitate to try this company’s product. Every month they consistently deliver a variety of hand-picked food and snacks that you can count on being good for you and tasting good. My favorite thing out of the box this month was the different assorted candy choices. You never really know what is going to be in your box, just that it will be good for you. For me that is something that I think we all should support and demand of other businesses and companies that take healthy food lYou never really know what is going to be in your box, just that it will be good for you. For me that is something that I think we all should support and demand of other businesses and companies that take healthy food lightly.

Send Me Gluten Free is not just a contender in the subscription box market, but they are a standard that all companies should strive to achieve. For more information or to subscribe, check out their website at www.SendMeGlutenFree.com.

Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K Hamilton Book Review

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Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K HamiltonHere is a quick video review of Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton:) I gave this 4/5 stars on GoodReads.

The book centers around an animator named Anita Blake. She raises the dead to help the cops figure out who is murdering vampires in her area. She is a kick ass heroine who takes no BS from anyone. This first book really sets up the world of Anita Blake. We meet a plethora of supernatural characters from Vampires to Zombies. It makes for a fun and interesting ride. There are a total of over 20 books in the series so it is long, but it may be well worth it if you enjoy these types of stories (sans glittery vampires).

One character in particular, Jean Claude who is the big vampire in the city. He seems to have a thing for our heroine and she is having none of it. She is quite content with kicking ass and taking names. Laurell K. Hamilton set up a fun and eerie world with Anita Blake and this series looks to be very promising.

There are a total of over 20 books in the series so it is long, but it may be well worth it if you enjoy these types of stories (sans glittery vampires).

Guilty Pleasures Review

Bocandy Subscription Box

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Bocandy Subscription BoxWho doesn’t love trying international candy? I was lucky enough to discover one of the very best international monthly subscription boxes for candy, and the service goes by the name of Bocandy. I decided to give this box a try because it promises a nice variety of candy from around the globe.

The first thing that I noticed about the box when it arrived was how great the packaging design was. It was a simple design that fit perfect with the candy selection inside of it. I couldn’t help but try a little of everything and there wasn’t a single item in the box that didn’t taste amazing. There is clearly a lot of thought that goes into the candy selection for each box.

Something else that was really nice about this box was that it had a few bigger candies inside of it, but there were a ton of little pieces of candy in the box too. That means you get to share some of the international sweets that come in your box (if you want to). The whole idea for this box is brilliant and well thought out. Bocandy is a brilliant subscription box that lives up to it’s promises. For more information or to subscribe, check out their website at www.Bocandy.com.

Bocandy Unboxing Video

Bullet For My Valentine – Venom – Album Review

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Bullet For My Valentine - Venom - Album ReviewBand / Artist: Bullet For My Valentine

Album: Venom

Release Date: 14th August 2015

Genre: Thrash Metal / Metalcore / Heavy Metal

 

This is BFMV’s 5th album to date, and it’s what I would call ‘a good effort’.

I absolutely adored the 3rd album (Fever) and the 4th album (Temper Temper) was also commendable. But while this album sees BFMV sticking to their traditional mix of heavy metal and ‘slight’ screamo, it also falls very flat on it’s almost too flamboyant face.

Some of the tracks from this latest offering are worth listening to on repeat, namely ‘You Want A Battle (Here’s A War)’, ‘Hell Or High Water’, ‘Army Of Noise’ and ‘Skin’. But the rest of the tracks are just filler, seemingly added just because the band couldn’t be bothered to polish up the last few tracks and make them sound good.

Overall, if you are a fan of BFMV this album is worth adding to your collection, but if you are new to the metal scene I wouldn’t suggest starting here.

Favourite Tracks: You Want A Battle (Here’s A War), Hell Or High Water, Skin and Worthless.

For Fans Of: Black Veil Brides, Nine Inch Nails, Korn.

Elbow – Lost Worker Bee – EP Review

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Elbow - Lost Worker Bee - EP ReviewBand / Artist: Elbow

Album: Lost Worker Bee (EP)

Release Date: 24th July 2015

Genre: Alternative Rock / Indie / Alternative Pop

 

So during the last year, Elbow (Guy Garvey, Richard Jupp, Craig Potter, Mark Potter & Pete Turner) have all been working on solo and collaboration projects, and this EP is more of a little treat for the fans who may have to wait until next year for another album.

I have been a fan of Elbow’s for the longest time, and each album they put out is always better than the previous one, so when I heard about this highly anticipated EP, I knew I had to have it.

The Lost Worker Bee features 4 brand new tracks: Usually Bright, Roll Call, And It Snowed and Lost Worker Bee.

The opening track Lost Worker Bee is decidedly more jovial than I was expecting. It opens with a beautifully solemn synth, leading into Guy Garvey’s trademark ethereal lyrics and sing song voice. It’s one of those tracks I found myself wanting to play again and again and again, just to get lost in the amazing lyrics and hopeful sound.

Another song that deserves attention is Usually Bright. Starting almost acoustically, it builds up into a perfect little package, coupling Guy Garvey’s brilliant lyric work with a very simple guitar track, almost unnoticeable the more the song progresses.

I am extremely glad that Elbow decided to put this EP out into the world, even if it is just 4 tracks, it’s the fact that they realised their audience may miss having them around whilst their other projects are going on.

Favourite Tracks: Lost Worker Bee and Usually Bright.

For Fans Of: Alt-J, Prides, Hurts.

 

 

The Handy Box Subscription Box

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Handy Box Subscription BoxMost subscription boxes contain food or snacks delivered to you once a month. We found a really unique box that provides you with handy tools to help you around the house and with projects. The Handy Box is a very cool idea, it’s a box sent to you once a month containing tools and products that can help you around your home.

In The Handy Box that we received that were some really awesome and practical items. The furniture markers are something that we use frequently and run out of all the time, so to get some of those was a relief. One of the coolest items in the box was the 3x magnifier with 12 LED’s. It’s basically a large magnifying glass with built in lights to help you see in dark situations.

As far as the value, this box will give you more value than the price tag for the subscription. This is a box that I could see subscribing to for a father or grandfather as a gift, but also a box that can be used by literally anyone because there are times in all of our lives when we need tools to make things easier.

This is a one of a kind subscription box that exceeded my personal expectations. I’ve tried to guess at what is inside of a box before for food subscription boxes, and that can sometimes be easy based on the regular content that is sent out in the boxes, but there is no way for me to even begin guessing with this box. It’s sure to be a surprise every time!

For more information or to subscribe to this box, go to www.thehandybox.com

The Handy Box Unboxing

Loot Crate Review for July

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Loot Crate Review for JulyHere is a video review of Loot Crate. It is a monthly subscription box that I love to get. It is only 20 dollars a month and they have many different plans to choose from. I do the monthly plan but you can go up to a year in advance. This box was pretty good. I was a bit disappointed in the wearable this time, but they cannot always to t-shirts, I guess. Enjoy! If you want to sign up and get your first book at a discount, just type in Save3 at checkout and get $3 off your first box:)

Loot Crate Review for July

Owl City – Mobile Orchestra – Album Review

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Owl City - Mobile OrchestraBand / Artist: Owl City

Album: Mobile Orchestra

Release Date: 10th July 2015

Genre: Synthpop / Electronica / Pop

 

Owl City always have and always will be one of my favourite bands, ever. This is thier 5th album, and it is truly wonderful.

The atmospheric and cosy, warm sounds of the perfectly timed synths really make you stop and just listen. I easily sat down and listened to the whole album twice in a row without even realising it.

Adam Young still remains my favourite song writer of all time, and I still can’t understand why he hasn’t won any Ivor Novello awards for his scintillating words and intriguing and cryptic stories.

Owl City had a lot to live up to following thier last album ‘The Midsummer Station’, which is my favourite of thier albums so far, but they really pulled it out of the bag this time, and I am almost certain that this is going to become my number 1 Owl City album with a few more listens.

 

Favourite Tracks: Thunderstruck, Unbelievable, Bird With A Broken Wing, Back Home and This Isn’t The End.

For Fans Of: Mika & Owl City’s previous albums.

Years & Years – Communion – Album Review

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Years & Years - CommunionBand / Artist: Years & Years

Album: Communion

Release Date: 10th July 2015

Genre: Synthpop / Electronica / House

 

So, the former actor from the popular UK tv series ‘Skins’ can sing? I never even knew that!

As mentioned, former actor Olly Alexander has been working on this project for a very long time, even before he landed a job as a creepy stalker on ‘Skins’.

But let’s forget the fact that the Years & Years frontman is a former actor for now. His band have released an extremely polished (but not overly polished) debut album, full of soaring synths, attractive electronic drum sounds, and a huge dose of brilliant song writing. Seriously, the songs on this album all deserve a special mention each, they are that good.

Olly’s voice is powerful yet subtle, soaring yet reserved and ultimately, beautiful to listen to. This is how a debut album should sound, I really can’t find any flaws, except maybe that there should be more songs on the album!

 

Favourite Tracks: Desire, King, Shelter, I Want To Love, Gold and Worship.

For Fans Of: Hurts, Prides, Coldplay & Owl City

Prides – The Way Back Up – Album Review

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Prides - The Way Back UpBand / Artist: Prides

Album: The Way Back Up

Release Date: 10th July 2015

Genre: Synthpop

 

Prides only formed as a band in 2013, but they definitely know what they are doing. The Way Back Up is thier debut album, and it is a solid one. It is a cacophony of synths, classic rock ambience and perfect song writing, all mashed up together in one brilliant package that is a mix of sound and light.

The light i’m referring to is the lyrics. The exquisite words woven through the 16 tracks creates a sound like the sun’s rays shining down on you for the entirety of the album.

But being a debut album, The Way Back Up does have it’s flaws. While they are not huge flaws and probably won’t matter to most people, I felt as if at least 2 or maybe even 3 tracks were somewhat  thrown on the finished product as ‘fillers’, that is to say that while they are still decent tracks, they feel a bit rushed and not as polished as the rest.

I really think Prides have exploded onto the music scene in a dramatic way, and I really hope they stay in the music industry for as long as they can.

 

Favourite Tracks: Messiah, Out Of The Blue, Let It Go, Avalanche and Little Danger.

For Fans Of: Hurts, Bastille & Twin Atlantic