A while back I did a review of Xtend-Life skincare products from New Zealand. I was excited because it has turned out to be one of my favorite brands. They've now updated the formula and have rebranded it to "Kanapa™ Skincare by Xtend-life." If you bought it before and enjoyed it you'll love it even more now. The Kanapa™ blend of Oceania botanicals was inspired by the … [Read more...]
America’s Favorite Snack is Popcorn and Gary Poppins Takes it to a New Level
Popcorn is an American tradition. It’s the first thing I think about eating when I go to the movies and is always a nutritious snack. When Gary Poppins, a Gourmet Popcorn Company, asked me to try some of their flavors in single-serving bags I had to say yes because I'm always up for a tasty treat. The idea of ordering 3-oz packs of one of my favorite foods is a great way to … [Read more...]
Villain – An American Story – Hollywood Fringe Festival – Theater Review
There are two sides to every story and now, in these challenging times, we can’t always jump to conclusions without knowing all the facts. This premise is dramatically portrayed in the play Villain, An American Story, produced by From the Gut Creations in conjunction with the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Stephanie Feury Theatre. It was directed by Bernadette Speakes and … [Read more...]
In the Orchard – Independent Feature Film Review
Independent films are often tossed by the wayside and never see the light of day in movie theaters. With the advent of mass cable TV production, low-budget projects get shoved under the rug even more. While they may be done on the cheap, some turn out to be outstanding, moving, and timely. The latter is true of In the Orchard. It's a feature film directed by Christopher … [Read more...]
Why Your Mattress Matters to Sleep Better Over 50 – DreamCloud Review
When we were young we could sleep on just about anything and it didn’t make a difference in how we slept. Remember waterbeds? Do you still sleep on one? Now that we’re older, and have more aches and pains, the mattress we use on our bed on can have an impact on our overall health. We all have individual sleeping needs and the better the mattress the better we sleep. If … [Read more...]
