As many of you have read my “Dear Readers” blog, you expressed to me how much I would be missed and how many of you have come find this blog as your second home … well I want you to know besides changing domains, I’m not going anywhere! I love the world of blogging, the reviews, the giveaways, the events, the blogging friends, and everything that comes with it.  I’ve done very well health wise, they figured out a treatment for my MRSA situation, and it hasn’t come back (fingers crossed, while knocking on wood!) … I will still have the current giveaways up on this blog until they end, this blog won’t officially be closing until September 1st, 2012, but I will not be blogging here anymore.  I think that doing this early, is the best way to keep my readers, I do not want you guys to feel like you have to bounce to both blogs.  I do have several events coming up for the new blog too I will be keeping the Facebook Page the exact same … www.facebook.com/changesofme … and my twitter will still be @365changesofme …. that is how we started and how all of you know us … so changing them and starting over when we have met so many wonderful readers through both … seems pointless and unfair. I’ve already … Continue reading →

I was so happy when I was asked to review “Cleaning Robots-How to Choose” because I have debated using a few!  I am totally new to the Cleaning Robots, I’ve never even seen one except for off at the store.  I also have pets, so I’ve considered buying one that cleans the litter box as well! I like how the author reminds us of Rosie, you remember the Jetson’s Robot, the one who could pop food out of her stomach and it would amaze you.  She could make anything, clean anything, and was always there for the Jetson family.  I like the author really wanted a ”Rosie” of my own! I like how the author lets you know the ins and outs of the Robots.  Like, I wouldn’t have known which battery lasted longer, or to make sure to clean out certain Robots after each use so the belt doesn’t break, or which batteries have the longest life.  This author really put in the research on these Robots and I appreciate it as a reader. The author even tells you how to reset the batteries of certain machines, if needed.  Talk about doing your research! The author even goes into what Robot cleans which type of floor, so that if you have a carpeted room, a tile room, or a wood floor you might have to buy a different Robot for each room, something you surely need to be … Continue reading →

Second Nature (Forces of Nature Book 2) Amelia Hoffman always knew she would be with Nathaniel Peplow forever, but after they bonded everything started to go wrong. Nate treats her like the enemy, her siblings are in danger, and an old threat grows closer. As Nate pulls away and Amelia’s burgeoning friendship with a handsome stranger blossoms, she worries she made the biggest mistake of her life. If sorting out her love life wasn’t enough, a new drug emerges that not only threatens the ones she loves, but seems to be part of something larger than she could ever imagine. Amelia’s new and old friends must work together to not only save themselves, but the whole world. Buy it in Paperback / Nook / Amazon   Follow Elizabeth Sharp on Twitter / Facebook / Blog My Review: I loved the first book in the series, here is my review on the first book.   I was very excited for this book to be published, I had waited for it since reading the first one.  I was shocked at how easy the transition went from the first book to the second.  I liked how it picked up literally where the first book left off.  The Hoffman family has now moved, and literally it’s less than hour away from my house so I know the area, which I thought was really neat. As the … Continue reading →

This is mature posting for those 18+ only! It’s my 30th Birthday!  I wanted to really feel sexy today, so I went to my favorite sex toy shop, EdenFantasys.  The reason I love EdenFantasys, is because it’s not your typical sex toy shop, they offer things like sexy lingerie, beauty and body, makeup, and a ton more. This is not only an adult toy store, it’s a store for women! I truly believe had I never found EdenFantasys, I wouldn’t have the confidence I do now!  I know that sometimes I wear the Black Ravishing Cleavage Top around the house and walk by the mirror and all I can think is how beautiful I look, or wear the Gun Metal Metallic Leggings during my workouts so I can feel beautiful! I love the beauty and body products too!  I have the Body Souffle, which while it’s edible it’s always great just to moisturize and smell great!  I also use the Glow-rious Glistening Body Lotion, which is adorable and highlights your best features.  I like how it shimmers too! EdenFantasys made my birthday special, tonight I ended up taking a bubble bath with Bubbles and Shower Gel, then I put my Luxury bathing gel on my sponge and relaxed as I watched myself, after that I gave myself a pedicure and soaked my feet using Treasure of … Continue reading →

I wanted to wait until my 30th Birthday to introduce you to Heart Warriors!  I figured this would be a great time to tell you what this book means to me and what I’ve gone through for the past 30 years of my life as a Congenital Heart Defect Survivor This blog has taken me a few weeks to write, while the book only took me a few days to read, this experience was much too personal to just sit and write it in a few moments … this book and this blog review means more to me than any other review I’ve done This is part of my story, the story of a child born with severe complex Heart Defects. The child who wasn’t supposed to live past a day, then a few days, then if we got to a year “We’ve made it,” and then if we got to my major open heart surgery (the Fontan); and if I survived that and had no repercussions for 15 years, “We’ve really made it” … and now I’m 30 years old I’m pushing this book on you; don’t read this for me, read this for you.  To find that deeper meaning in life, that inner strength when times are tough, and that one moment when your life changes forever.  The day my life changed, was the day I was … Continue reading →

I’m sure you read my QwikShower Review, and I’m sure most of you are curious about QwikShower Wipes … well here is your chance to win them!  I’m so excited to bring you this giveaway! With Summer coming up and Spring being a bit more hotter than normal, I think that all of you will surely appreciate it!  I know my winner will love these.  I use them constantly!  I use them after I work out, and I also use them after working in the yard, and I always hand them to Andy after he mows the lawn.  He also takes them with him to work incase he gets extra sweaty!  I love QwikShower Wipes!  I think everyone should have one … hopefully you can have them now too!!

Second Nature (Forces of Nature Book 2) Amelia Hoffman always knew she would be with Nathaniel Peplow forever, but after they bonded everything started to go wrong. Nate treats her like the enemy, her siblings are in danger, and an old threat grows closer. As Nate pulls away and Amelia’s burgeoning friendship with a handsome stranger blossoms, she worries she made the biggest mistake of her life. If sorting out her love life wasn’t enough, a new drug emerges that not only threatens the ones she loves, but seems to be part of something larger than she could ever imagine. Amelia’s new and old friends must work together to not only save themselves, but the whole world. Buy it in Paperback / Nook / Amazon   Follow Elizabeth Sharp on Twitter / Facebook / Blog

Happy Good Friday!! I hope all of you have had a wonderful day with your family and friends.  I can’t wait until Easter Sunday, as many of you know I was born on Easter and it holds a special place in my heart even if my birthday doesn’t fall on it every year!  I felt this was the perfect day to introduce the Woman of God Wristbands! Aren’t these adorable??  I love mine.  It’s white with black writing!  I love wearing it and I have had many people ask me where I got it, I already know a few have gone on and bought one!   At only $0.75 cent a piece with NO CHARGE for shipping these would be great for any Woman’s Church Group, or just to have one   I know I wear mine proudly!  These are sold by I am a Woman of God This company also has some great products for Women and Men!  I love this site and have bookmarked it and if you are a Christian I know you will too!  I’m very happy I got to review this product because I never would have found it!  I can’t wait to order a bunch for my family and friends!! I wish all of you a very Happy Easter!!! Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only … Continue reading →

Well folks, the time is HERE!  I’m almost 30 years old and I’m grateful to all my blogger friends who wanted to help me celebrate it with all of YOU! I got together with over 50 other bloggers to bring you a great Giveaway Event Hop!  We all have prizes of at least $30.oo!  This giveaway starts April 1st and ends April 9th.  I’ve also asked all my blogger friends to send the winning announcements on my birthday April 11th, that way you can all celebrate with me!  I’m very excited as this is my first event! I’m hosting it with Going Crazy, Wanna Go?, Life with Captain Fussy Buckets, and Mom with a dot com!  I am so excited this event is finally here! I want you to know I’ve put together a great prize package of $200 for one winner!  I want you to celebrate my birthday too The Rockin 30th Birthday Bash Contains: A Retro Choker from Hopscotch Couture A $30 Gift Certificate from Louis Pesilian A $30 Gift Certificate from GlassDharma 1 Dozen Cake Pops 1 Loveable Labels Friendship Pack 1 Birthday Chronicle 5 SHMILY Coins 1 E-Copy of Enchantment  I’m so excited to be giving you such a fun prize pack.  I spent months deciding what I would want in my packs and I picked a bunch of my favorite … Continue reading →

As many of you know I love Hopscotch Couture!  Marelle (whose name in French means Hopscotch) and her assistant are very near and dear to my heart.  Marelle has been with this blog from day one and was my very first giveaway.  I know her fans and my readers love her unique products, that I can’t find anywhere else.  Marelle pours her heart and soul into each piece and they truly take on their own meaning! I’m so happy that one winner will receive her Retro Choker in My Rockin 30th Birthday Bash!  I love this piece of art that you can wear.  From the design, to the brightness of the stones, to the retro look it’s one of my favorite pieces of Marelle’s.  She’s so talented and I’m blessed to have her as a friend.  She’s going to be doing some guest postings on my blog, as she’s started a new Bridal Line that I know you’ll just love if you are getting married! Isn’t this beautiful?  I can’t wait to find out who the lucky winner is You can find Marelle on Etsy or Facebook or Twitter

Loveable Labels is one of my favorite sponsors to work with, not only is my contact Deep a great woman who is always willing to help me, but their labels are just adorable.  I am happy to let everyone know they are participating in My Rockin 30th Birthday Bash, and will be giving away a Friendship Pack to the winner. Now, if you aren’t familiar with a Friendship Pack, it’s a great way to buy labels for yourself and a friend (or your child’s friend).  I know I have labels all ready for when I go visit my Godson in a few months, and I’m excited because he’s very young but in daycare so I know his mom will be happy to not lose or misplace anything because it will be labeled! The Friendship Pack has 120 labels for you, or your child and then another 40 labels for their friend!  That is a total of 160 labels!  I love the Friendship Pack, because not only did I get some great labels for myself, I also got labels for my Godson!  I know he’s too young to be excited about this but his mommy sure will be! Excuse my camera, I don’t know why it came out so blurry!  I was so happy to get all these labels, and have used them often.  I know that my Godson’s mom will love these and I … Continue reading →

Have you ever read a book that just touches you in a way that you can’t describe?  I would have to say that Enchantment touched me in this way. Charlotte Abel emailed me and asked me to review her book, and I was at first curious about what her writing was like.  She’s an amazing author and Enchantment is the first in the series!  I was happy to let her know not only would I love to review her book, but I’d like her to participate in My Rockin 30th Birthday Bash!  She was happy to let me know she’d love to give an E-copy of her book to one of my readers! At first I thought I would be too mature for this book.  That wasn’t the case.  I find that many young adult books no longer relate to me, at almost 30 years old.  I’ve always been fond of books about magic, and even if I wasn’t I know I would enjoy this lovely novel. The book starts by introducing you to Enchantment or “Channie” for short.  She’s the typical mage, if any mage is typical.  I had actually lived in Arkansas for a short time, so I could relate to the surroundings in this book, as well.  I immediately fell in love with Channie and saw her as much more as a mage.  She’s also … Continue reading →

I am very lucky, I went to middle school and high school with some very talented people   One of them is Andrea, I’ve known her since 7th grade and she is the owner of Cake Truffles/Pops in Fairfax, VA!  I always have loved Cake Pops, but I don’t seem to have the correct way of making them down, they end up more like globs of cake with icing.  Well these totally blew my mind!  I was so happy when she offered to send me some to review and is sending a dozen to the winner of my Rockin 30th Birthday Bash! They came beautifully mailed, and honestly were still intact when they arrived.  I opened the first one and took a small bite, it was immediately gone!  Andy ate the second one and we both couldn’t believe how wonderful they tasted.  They all come wrapped individually, with the cutest little wrapping!  I’m so glad I not only know Andrea personally, but can offer up her delicious cake pops to my readers!  I’m so excited for her as she starts this business venture, and I know they will be a great hit.  In fact, someone else we went to school with also found they loved her cake pops so much  they are having over 300 at their wedding! Aren’t these adorable! I wanted to show you the pictures … Continue reading →

I was very excited when I got the chance to review the See How Much I Love You Coins or “SHMILY” for short.  The story of the coins are amazing, and I will be incorporating them into our wedding as favors.  We have decided to give all our visitors a coin, and a little personal story of how we are going to make sure throughout our marriage we use these coins to show each other our love everyday!  Aren’t they adorable?  I love that they are very unique and very adorable.  I know that the first time I gave Andy one, he was very happy.  I ended up finding ”SHMILY” drawn on  the mirror after showering!  These coins are great for everyone.  It doesn’t matter what type of relationship you have, you can always find time to slip a coin into someone’s wallet, purse, shoe, or anywhere else they wouldn’t notice until they found it.  I know that I put it in Andy’s wallet with a little note.  We’ve been doing this ever since.  I know that throughout our marriage this will be a great way to keep the love alive and prove to the other that they are loved, cherished and thought about everyday. “SHMILY” coins don’t have to be given everyday, they can be given on birthdays, holidays, or when you as a couple have an argument and want to forgive and forget.  I know that most people won’t … Continue reading →

In a blinding flash of light, five nondescript strangers are yanked from this world and thrust into a land of sorcery. Transformed into the characters they were pretending to be; Archmage Reba, Jamison the healer, Jerik the dwarf, Charles the prince charming, and Allinon the druid elf blend twentieth century technology with the supernatural powers of this new world. This band of wannabe heroes soon discovers that having the powers you have always dreamed of, does not make life a dream come true. The Crusaders of the Light struggle to form a cohesive band as they fight to liberate the kingdom of Cuthburan from the evil horde threatening humanity. Battle is also waged within Reba, an ordinary housewife who has become the most powerful mage on the planet, as she struggles to remain true to her wedding vows. Drawn against her will to the arms of Prince Alexandros, Reba must choose between the prophesied marriage to a handsome prince in a magical world or returning to the husband she left behind. This book is being made into a MOVIE!! Hollywood Helps Charity! Proceeds from book sales and the movie will go to help the Homeless. Buy the Prophecy of the Flame on Kindle, and Paperback Remember you are helping Charity too! Give to KickStarter Hollywood Helps Homeless Families Event (& get the book!!) Lynn Hardy is teaming up with Promotional Book Tours to … Continue reading →

Did you try X Out?  If you haven’t and you have a teen, then please do!  I wanted to update everyone on how X Out worked for the teen in my last post! She does still have acne, but and this is a huge but for her, she wants me to let everyone know that it’s not half as bad as it was when she started X Out and her parents have purchased the products for her to continue to use.  She really loves the body bar and has used that and has seen a significant decrease in the acne on her body!  She loves that it doesn’t smell medicated and she doesn’t feel that others know she’s using it. She’s let me know everyone has asked her what is clearing up her skin, she’s been shouting X Out from the rooftops! She decided to use X Out by doing all three steps!  She loves using it twice daily to wash her face, and she no longer is using anything other than moisturizer after using X Out.  She has also been putting it on her face on the major acne areas, and feels that the next morning they might not have disappeared but they aren’t as red “Always a plus” she told me.  She’s also been using this once weekly as a mask, which she said has … Continue reading →

Dearest Readers, I want to first off, thank you, for the love, the support, the well-wishes, and the friendships I’ve formed with so many of you!  You guys are inspirational, and it’s why I write but after a while I had to dig deep in the world of blogging, especially contests and giveaways, and realize this isn’t my spot … it’s not that I don’t like doing reviews or giving you free things … I DO … but honestly it’s time-consuming … and now with a wedding less than 7 months away I don’t have the time to do it I also realize that after my wedding it won’t be 365 Changes of Me it will become 365 Changes of WE … and that is a major deal … I never realized until I talked to Andy, how much he missed out on reviewing things.  Yet, I tend to review things for women, so asking him his opinion about a purse color isn’t really cutting it.  This weekend we received something to review (I should say I) and it’s something for our household, it came in a huge package, I forgot it was coming, and I got so excited I could have hopped right out of my shoes but to see his face light up knowing I was getting something useful for the house … … Continue reading →

When I started blogging, many bloggers warned me about having contests and those who cheat!  I was shocked and surprised but thought to myself, “Not my readers,” well I’m sad to say I’ve eaten my words. Please don’t cheat on my giveaways, not only does Rafflecopter show your IP Address, so unless you are two people in a household applying to win (if that is the case please leave a comment … I know some of you have roommates and only one computer and that is fine but please don’t make up names “Billy Jo Bob Country” is not a real name!), please only enter the giveaways once! I honestly am shocked and bit hurt because I had to go through almost 5,000 entries and found that at least a few hundred of them did not take place.  Please don’t select “I added you on Facebook” if you didn’t, I can check, luckily Rafflecopter links directly to your Facebook now (if that is how you are entering) and I can see if we are friends or not.  I don’t do these giveaways for me, I do them for you. I have a ton of wonderful sponsors who deserve better than a cheater, and if you do cheat, I promise you won’t win!  (It’s kinda pointless to cheat if you aren’t going to win!) I spent a … Continue reading →

I’m so excited to announce that I know someone who has started selling Scentsy! They have decided to donate a $25 Giftcard to this blog!  I’m very grateful for this.  I love Scentsy products and I know that all my readers will too!! They are having a “Welcome to Scentsy” party now, so feel free to join the party! Feel free to host your own (there are some great prizes if you do)!

Do you like Coffee?  I do … well unlike most people I only drink Iced Coffee but that is because I’m not one for hot drinks.  I like it with whipped cream and caramel … yummy!  I tend to make coffee in the morning and let it sit until it’s cold and then whip up my yummy treats I found Tyler’s Coffee and got very excited, I got excited because it doesn’t contain Acid!!  The best way to make this coffee is with purified water and since that is all I make my coffee with anyway, it wasn’t a huge transition for me.  I had to get used to the coffee tasting a bit differently at first (you’d be surprised to learn what Acid tastes like and what coffee really tastes like without Acid), but with my added goodies it tasted just like my normal cup. What I really liked was the fact I didn’t run to the bathroom screaming when I was done (TMI, I know), I also had just brushed my teeth and didn’t notice that normal “coffee stained look” either.  Which is nice, I’m getting married this year and I want my pearly whites bright and shinning! I really like how you can order Tyler’s Coffee for about the same price as “other” coffee!  I find that ordering by the month is a lot more affordable than … Continue reading →