Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Campus Book Rentals


campusbookrentals
perks of renting textbooks.
Some perks are:
-save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
-free shipping both ways
-can highlight in the textbooks
-flexible renting periods
-we donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented


Most everyone knows at least one person who is a college student, so I come to you (my readers) today with an amazing website where students can rent their textbooks instead of buying them. What might surprise you is that you can even highlight in the book as if it was your own copy. Amazing!! Now if your a college student you know how pricey some books can be. One of my  books was 150.00 but to rent it from campusbookrentals it cost 45 instead. You keep the book you rent for the whole semester. I am so for this company. Go rent your college books from them!!! (((: Below you will find more information about this wonderful company!

How do I return my books when I'm done with them?
USPS logoEASY! WE PROVIDE YOUR PREPAID RETURN ENVELOPE! After your books arrive, we'll send you an envelope that has a USPS prepaid and pre-addressed label already attached. Simply open it up, place your book(s) inside, and drop the package off at the nearest USPS blue mailbox or post office. This is the only acceptable way to return books. It insures that your books are returned to the correct location and the tracking that is built into each label gives you peace of mind. It's one more thing we do to make the textbook rental process as painless as possible. When we receive your textbooks, your account will be updated to show the books were returned and you'll receive a confirmation email. This return process completes the rental cycle. 
How do I pay for my textbook rental?
Credit card payments are processed securely during the checkout procedure. All major credit cards are accepted. We cannot accept cash or money orders, and we are not taking orders over the phone at this time. 

What if I drop my class?
We offer 30 day worry free guarantee. If you drop your class or change your mind for any reason, return your book within 30 days of your order date for a full refund. 

How much can I save?
Students typically see a savings of 50% to 85% over new or used purchases. Some students will see even greater savings of up to 90 or 95%. Just do a quick search of your books and you'll see for yourself

Will the books come directly from CampusBookRentals.com?
It depends. Some textbooks are shipped directly from one of our suppliers to your door, so they won't be branded with the CampusBookRentals.com logo. Book suppliers may leave a receipt or return labels inside the books you receive; however, these should be completely disregarded as they have nothing to do with your rental price or your method of returning the books. Your line of customer support will always be with CampusBookRentals.com and all books must be returned to the CampusBookRentals.com warehouse located in Ogden, UT. 
Are the books the exact same as my school bookstore?
Yes they are; based upon the search and verification you perform. Our search function allows you to see all details of the book which will ensure that the book is the same as what is in your bookstore. Books may be paperback or hardcover at the discretion of CampusBookRentals.com and based on availability from our suppliers at the time of rental. They may also be an instructor's copy if it is determined by us or our supplier that the content is identical and it is our last option of supply. It is our policy not to ship international versions of textbooks. Should you mistakenly receive an international version from one of our suppliers, contact us immediately for a replacement copy. PLEASE REMEMBER that books are not guaranteed to have supplements such as CD's, access codes, additional study manuals, etc. 

Do the books come with all supplemental materials?
Because books we provide are potentially used, we cannot guarantee that your book will include student access codes, CD ROMs, workbook packages, etc. Supplemental materials are often used or damaged during the book's initial use, and cannot be obtained or re-used. Please be sure you either have access to supplemental materials, or do not need them for your classes. Most professors do not require the supplemental materials that come with the core textbooks. 
What if I need to keep my book longer than the rental period?
Our rental periods should provide ample time for you to complete your classes, but if you find yourself needing to extend your rental period or re-rent the book altogether, simply access your account, select the book or books you wish to extend or re-rent, and you will be led to several options prior to checkout. You can extend 15 or 30 days, or re-rent the book all together at a stellar discount. 

What if I want to keep my book after I've rented it?
No problem. The amount you pay to purchase your book is the difference between what you already paid to rent it, and the value of the book. Simply access your account, select the book or books you wish to buy, and click the "Buy Checked" button. You'll be taken through the checkout process just like when you rented the books, and your account will be updated to show the new status of purchased.

How does loss/damage protection work and why should I protect my books?
When you select the loss/damage protection option, your book is protected against theft, loss, and damage for the entire rental period. For a very low price, you can have peace of mind that your rentals are covered so you can worry about your classes, not your books. See our Service Policy for detailed information on our loss/damage protection program. 

Why is the rental price different than the last time I checked?
Rental prices are subject to change on a continuous basis according to our availability and price lists. There is no guarantee of a quoted price unless the textbook is placed in the shopping cart and checked out during that shopping session. 

How do I get a quote?
Simply type in an ISBN, Author, Title, or Keyword into the search box on any of our pages. Click on the book you need, and the rental price will be displayed along with your shipping and damage protection options.




Operation Smile



WHO WE ARE: INTERNATIONAL CHARITY


Operation Smile is an international children's medical charity that heals children's smiles, forever changing their lives.

As an international charity for children, we measure ourselves by the joy we see on all of the faces we help. At Operation Smile, we're more than a charity. More than an NGO. We're a mobilized force of medical professionals and caring hearts who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery and related medical care for children born with facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.

Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft. One in 10 of those children will die before their first birthday. The children who survive are often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places, they are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can't afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a productive life.

Every child deserves access to safe, quality surgical care. Every child deserves a future filled with hope.

That's where we come in as the largest volunteer-based medical charity providing free cleft surgeries. Since 1982, Operation Smile — through the help of dedicated medical volunteers — has provided more than 3.5 million comprehensive patient evaluations and over 200,000 free surgeries for children and young adults born with facial deformities. Our work creates a lasting global impact. We train local doctors in developing countries and strengthen healthcare systems so more children in some of the poorest areas in the world can be treated.

As one of the most prominent charities for children in the world, we work in over 60 countries to heal children’s smiles and bring hope for a better future. Together, we are saving children’s lives.

Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our supporters, we heal thousands of children per year. With your help, how many lives can we change tomorrow? Learn more about our mission, key differentiators and history to see how we are unique from other children charities by clicking on the links below.



WHAT WE DO

Operation Smile and its more than 5,000 medical volunteers are working every day around the world to provide safe, effective and free cleft lip and cleft palate reconstructive surgery for children all over the world. We are an international medical humanitarian organization that works in over 60 countries that is dedicated to raising awareness of this life-threatening issue and providing lasting solutions.
Hundreds of thousands of children are still suffering from facial deformities. Worse, children are dying every day simply because they lack the access to safe surgical care which would change their lives forever.
We have gained extensive knowledge and insight into the challenges facing global health in the developing world. Poverty, malnutrition, cultural superstitions, and a severe lack of specialized surgeons in many resource-poor areas are all part of the problem.

Giving every child the chance to smile.

Every child deserves the ability to smile and a chance to thrive. But in many parts of the world, children with cleft lip and cleft palate are hidden away, too embarrassed to attend school and face uncertain futures because their parents cannot afford to provide the surgery they need.
Our free, life-changing surgeries take as little as 45 minutes, and can give a boy or girl with a facial deformity a lifetime of smiles. Plus, every child we heal creates a ripple effect on the child's family, community and country.
Our medical volunteers span six continents — surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, intensivists, nurses, speech therapists, nutritionists, dentists, child life specialists and so many more. They do far more than provide free surgery for these children; they provide comprehensive care to treat the whole child.
Imagine an older child whose cleft palate is fixed, but is still unable to speak — or a child who has never before seen a pediatrician or dentist before they encounter Operation Smile. Many of our patients are severely malnourished because their parents don’t know how to breastfeed a child with a cleft. Our medical teams give our patients specialized care so they can live healthy and productive lives.

In-Country Teams

In more than 35 countries, Operation Smile has established Foundation offices that work on the ground to move countries toward self-sufficiency. Our in-country teams do this by recruiting in-country volunteers, raising local funds and coordinating their own surgical missions.
We also have established more than 30 Comprehensive Care and Training & Treatment Centers in 20 countries. These are permanent facilities where, year-round, patients are provided free surgery and the related care they need.

Medical Education and Training

While people living in the developing world have the greatest burden of surgical disease, they also have the fewest medical professionals trained in specialized practice areas. Through partnerships, Operation Smile has developed in-depth, hands-on medical education programs and trained thousands of local healthcare professionals in developing countries. These training programs create a dramatic ripple effect because every patient touched by these medical professionals is benefiting from their newly-acquired expertise.
Operation Smile’s goal is to create universal access to safe surgery and holistic cleft care, and reach even more children — saving and changing their lives forever.
We hope you'll join us with your support.




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(I have personally reviewed the product listed above. I did receive a free product to try out so I could evaluate and use it for my review. My thoughts & opinions in this review are honest and your opinions may be different than mine. I am not responsible for delivery of any giveaway items won from this blog, but if you have any questions about the item you have won, please email me and I will look into it.)

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

First Response Pregnancy Tests.

“I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for First Response. I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

My husband, Tim and I are currently trying to conceive but it has been hard so far because of my body not producing enough hormones for me to menstruate. We actually thought I was pregnant because I have been without my monthly since March 26, that made me 45 days late when I finally went to the doctor to get checked. I was diagnosed with PCOS and put on a hormone to help make my body menstruate. Anytime I miss a period I will be using the newly designed First Response tests to test. I am now going to tell you what is new with these tests and what I like about each new feature.
Design features:
1. A curved shape handle to easily fit in a woman's hand- I love how the handle just fit nicely in my hand. Usually I find it awkward holding pregnancy tests in my hand because my hand is small and weird but this test was so easy to hold because of the new curved shape design.
2. A wider tip (50% winder to be exact)- I felt as if with a wider tip it was easier to catch my urine on it. Sometimes with a smaller tip I feel as if I am peeing on the stick but turns out not much of my urine got on the tip. So not the situation with this new design. I really prefer this wider tip test than any other I have used.
3. A longer handle- They must of known I use First Response tests and needed longer handled tests to be made. With my short arms I always feel as if I am peeing on my hand because the handles aren't usually long enough. Not with this test I felt great using this test. No urine got anywhere on my hand. Truly an amazing thing to happen.

Other features:
1. Results in 3 minutes -I loved that within three minutes my result was going to show and be 99% accurate. 
2. Two pink lines is a positive result- Easy to read results is a must when I use a test. I don't want to have to look for a cross or blue lines because blue lines have a huge tendency to have evap lines which lead to many women thinking their test was positive when in fact it was negative.
3. Testing able to be done as early as 6 days before a missed period- Although this feature isn't something I would use because I do not like to test unless I miss my period. I do know many women who would love this feature. Most tests are 5 days before a missed period so for this test to be 6 days before missed period the bar has now been raised.
4. Test can be used at anytime of day- This truly is amazing because most tests will say on the box or on the insert included that it is best to use first morning urine. Most ladies don't want to have to wait to test and I love that they don't have to with these new features.
§  Available at all major drugstores, mass and grocery stores
§  Retail Value: $8.99 - $15.99

Rating I give these newly designed tests:
***** (5 stars)

My review:
I truly love the new First Response tests and recommend for you to use these over any others. I loved not getting urine on my hand when taking a test. Even though I new the test was going to be negative I used it to give a 100% honest review. Receiving free products and or promotional items has nothing to do with how I review a product. I gave this product five stars because First Response did an amazing job at re-designing their tests.








Monday, June 8, 2015

Trying to conceive update

So went to ob/gyn today and was diagnosed with PCOS and Ovulatory dysfunction. I was prescribed Medroxyprogesterone. Started it tonight.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Trying to conceive

My husband and I got married on February 13, 2015. Since then we have been trying to get pregnant. We actually believed I was pregnant due to not having a period since March. I had a sonogram and I am not pregnant and still have yet to get a period. Will keep all you lovelies update.
*xoxo*

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Campusbookrentals


campusbookrentals
perks of renting textbooks.
Some perks are:
-save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
-free shipping both ways
-can highlight in the textbooks
-flexible renting periods
-we donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented


Most everyone knows at least one person who is a college student, so I come to you (my readers) today with an amazing website where students can rent their textbooks instead of buying them. What might surprise you is that you can even highlight in the book as if it was your own copy. Amazing!! Now if your a college student you know how pricey some books can be. One of my  books was 150.00 but to rent it from campusbookrentals it cost 45 instead. You keep the book you rent for the whole semester. I am so for this company. Go rent your college books from them!!! (((: Below you will find more information about this wonderful company!

How do I return my books when I'm done with them?
USPS logoEASY! WE PROVIDE YOUR PREPAID RETURN ENVELOPE! After your books arrive, we'll send you an envelope that has a USPS prepaid and pre-addressed label already attached. Simply open it up, place your book(s) inside, and drop the package off at the nearest USPS blue mailbox or post office. This is the only acceptable way to return books. It insures that your books are returned to the correct location and the tracking that is built into each label gives you peace of mind. It's one more thing we do to make the textbook rental process as painless as possible. When we receive your textbooks, your account will be updated to show the books were returned and you'll receive a confirmation email. This return process completes the rental cycle. 
How do I pay for my textbook rental?
Credit card payments are processed securely during the checkout procedure. All major credit cards are accepted. We cannot accept cash or money orders, and we are not taking orders over the phone at this time. 

What if I drop my class?
We offer 30 day worry free guarantee. If you drop your class or change your mind for any reason, return your book within 30 days of your order date for a full refund. 

How much can I save?
Students typically see a savings of 50% to 85% over new or used purchases. Some students will see even greater savings of up to 90 or 95%. Just do a quick search of your books and you'll see for yourself

Will the books come directly from CampusBookRentals.com?
It depends. Some textbooks are shipped directly from one of our suppliers to your door, so they won't be branded with the CampusBookRentals.com logo. Book suppliers may leave a receipt or return labels inside the books you receive; however, these should be completely disregarded as they have nothing to do with your rental price or your method of returning the books. Your line of customer support will always be with CampusBookRentals.com and all books must be returned to the CampusBookRentals.com warehouse located in Ogden, UT. 
Are the books the exact same as my school bookstore?
Yes they are; based upon the search and verification you perform. Our search function allows you to see all details of the book which will ensure that the book is the same as what is in your bookstore. Books may be paperback or hardcover at the discretion of CampusBookRentals.com and based on availability from our suppliers at the time of rental. They may also be an instructor's copy if it is determined by us or our supplier that the content is identical and it is our last option of supply. It is our policy not to ship international versions of textbooks. Should you mistakenly receive an international version from one of our suppliers, contact us immediately for a replacement copy. PLEASE REMEMBER that books are not guaranteed to have supplements such as CD's, access codes, additional study manuals, etc. 

Do the books come with all supplemental materials?
Because books we provide are potentially used, we cannot guarantee that your book will include student access codes, CD ROMs, workbook packages, etc. Supplemental materials are often used or damaged during the book's initial use, and cannot be obtained or re-used. Please be sure you either have access to supplemental materials, or do not need them for your classes. Most professors do not require the supplemental materials that come with the core textbooks. 
What if I need to keep my book longer than the rental period?
Our rental periods should provide ample time for you to complete your classes, but if you find yourself needing to extend your rental period or re-rent the book altogether, simply access your account, select the book or books you wish to extend or re-rent, and you will be led to several options prior to checkout. You can extend 15 or 30 days, or re-rent the book all together at a stellar discount. 

What if I want to keep my book after I've rented it?
No problem. The amount you pay to purchase your book is the difference between what you already paid to rent it, and the value of the book. Simply access your account, select the book or books you wish to buy, and click the "Buy Checked" button. You'll be taken through the checkout process just like when you rented the books, and your account will be updated to show the new status of purchased.

How does loss/damage protection work and why should I protect my books?
When you select the loss/damage protection option, your book is protected against theft, loss, and damage for the entire rental period. For a very low price, you can have peace of mind that your rentals are covered so you can worry about your classes, not your books. See our Service Policy for detailed information on our loss/damage protection program. 

Why is the rental price different than the last time I checked?
Rental prices are subject to change on a continuous basis according to our availability and price lists. There is no guarantee of a quoted price unless the textbook is placed in the shopping cart and checked out during that shopping session. 

How do I get a quote?
Simply type in an ISBN, Author, Title, or Keyword into the search box on any of our pages. Click on the book you need, and the rental price will be displayed along with your shipping and damage protection options.




Operation Smile



WHO WE ARE: INTERNATIONAL CHARITY


Operation Smile is an international children's medical charity that heals children's smiles, forever changing their lives.

As an international charity for children, we measure ourselves by the joy we see on all of the faces we help. At Operation Smile, we're more than a charity. More than an NGO. We're a mobilized force of medical professionals and caring hearts who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery and related medical care for children born with facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.

Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft. One in 10 of those children will die before their first birthday. The children who survive are often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places, they are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can't afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a productive life.

Every child deserves access to safe, quality surgical care. Every child deserves a future filled with hope.

That's where we come in as the largest volunteer-based medical charity providing free cleft surgeries. Since 1982, Operation Smile — through the help of dedicated medical volunteers — has provided more than 3.5 million comprehensive patient evaluations and over 200,000 free surgeries for children and young adults born with facial deformities. Our work creates a lasting global impact. We train local doctors in developing countries and strengthen healthcare systems so more children in some of the poorest areas in the world can be treated.

As one of the most prominent charities for children in the world, we work in over 60 countries to heal children’s smiles and bring hope for a better future. Together, we are saving children’s lives.

Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our supporters, we heal thousands of children per year. With your help, how many lives can we change tomorrow? Learn more about our mission, key differentiators and history to see how we are unique from other children charities by clicking on the links below.



WHAT WE DO

Operation Smile and its more than 5,000 medical volunteers are working every day around the world to provide safe, effective and free cleft lip and cleft palate reconstructive surgery for children all over the world. We are an international medical humanitarian organization that works in over 60 countries that is dedicated to raising awareness of this life-threatening issue and providing lasting solutions.
Hundreds of thousands of children are still suffering from facial deformities. Worse, children are dying every day simply because they lack the access to safe surgical care which would change their lives forever.
We have gained extensive knowledge and insight into the challenges facing global health in the developing world. Poverty, malnutrition, cultural superstitions, and a severe lack of specialized surgeons in many resource-poor areas are all part of the problem.

Giving every child the chance to smile.

Every child deserves the ability to smile and a chance to thrive. But in many parts of the world, children with cleft lip and cleft palate are hidden away, too embarrassed to attend school and face uncertain futures because their parents cannot afford to provide the surgery they need.
Our free, life-changing surgeries take as little as 45 minutes, and can give a boy or girl with a facial deformity a lifetime of smiles. Plus, every child we heal creates a ripple effect on the child's family, community and country.
Our medical volunteers span six continents — surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, intensivists, nurses, speech therapists, nutritionists, dentists, child life specialists and so many more. They do far more than provide free surgery for these children; they provide comprehensive care to treat the whole child.
Imagine an older child whose cleft palate is fixed, but is still unable to speak — or a child who has never before seen a pediatrician or dentist before they encounter Operation Smile. Many of our patients are severely malnourished because their parents don’t know how to breastfeed a child with a cleft. Our medical teams give our patients specialized care so they can live healthy and productive lives.

In-Country Teams

In more than 35 countries, Operation Smile has established Foundation offices that work on the ground to move countries toward self-sufficiency. Our in-country teams do this by recruiting in-country volunteers, raising local funds and coordinating their own surgical missions.
We also have established more than 30 Comprehensive Care and Training & Treatment Centers in 20 countries. These are permanent facilities where, year-round, patients are provided free surgery and the related care they need.

Medical Education and Training

While people living in the developing world have the greatest burden of surgical disease, they also have the fewest medical professionals trained in specialized practice areas. Through partnerships, Operation Smile has developed in-depth, hands-on medical education programs and trained thousands of local healthcare professionals in developing countries. These training programs create a dramatic ripple effect because every patient touched by these medical professionals is benefiting from their newly-acquired expertise.
Operation Smile’s goal is to create universal access to safe surgery and holistic cleft care, and reach even more children — saving and changing their lives forever.
We hope you'll join us with your support.



 RentBack







(I have personally reviewed the product listed above. I did receive a free product to try out so I could evaluate and use it for my review. My thoughts & opinions in this review are honest and your opinions may be different than mine. I am not responsible for delivery of any giveaway items won from this blog, but if you have any questions about the item you have won, please email me and I will look into it.)

Friday, March 13, 2015

Michal's Window (A Novel: King David's First Wife) Review

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About the book:
Princess Michal is used to getting everything she wants, and she has her heart set on the young hero David. But their passionate love affair is destroyed by her father’s murderous rage. Will David's departing promises be enough? 

David the King is no longer the charming harpist she gave her heart to. The most powerful man in Israel, he falls into the arms of the beautiful Bathsheba. 

Temptation comes in the form of a dashing Philistine warrior. Michal vows to be the only woman in David’s heart, but does she know her own? 

A novel of betrayal, forbidden love, and redemption, Michal’s Window is an imaginative retelling of King David's story through the eyes of the woman who loved him first

My review:
This has to be one of the greatest love stories ever told! The course of their marriage and relationship appears to be complicated and tumultuous at best. I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it, which has no effect on me loving this book! It seriously is one of the best books that I have ever read. The author suggests you re-read 1 and 2 Samuel for the original Biblical story, but from her cast of characters it looks as though she has kept with true events as far as is necessary, and filled the rest in with her imaginative storytelling skills. This is a very big story that reaches right into the heart of King David, both warrior and musician, a man after God's own heart, where lay his second greatest love - his first wife, Michal. If you are a Christian lady like me you will love this book. I seriously suggest that you buy it now! (:


(I have personally reviewed the product listed above. I did receive a free product to try out so I could evaluate and use it for my review. My thoughts & opinions in this review are honest and your opinions may be different than mine. I am not responsible for delivery of any giveaway items won from this blog, but if you have any questions about the item you have won, please email me and I will look into it.)

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

A look into my mind....

I had surgery on the Thursday before Christmas. Yes, one week before Christmas but this surgery I was told was needed done ASAP. The date for surgery that was first offered to me, was exactly two weeks before my honey and I say "We do". I was thinking "No way!, They say I would need 2 weeks to recover" I talked to my fiance and we decided, even though it was 2 weeks before the wedding we were going to take the risk because we knew I needed the surgery and by the grace of God I got a phone call on the Monday of my surgery week to tell me that I was going to be having surgery that week. You all are probably wondering what the surgery was for, so I will tell you. My tonsils & adenoids got taken out, my uvla got shaven down lots and my pallet got cut and shaved on. I am still in lots of pain and actually now am recovering from thrush too. It is something that is common to get with this surgery I guess.

I have been in tons of pain but am thankful for all that those helping me through this recovering process. Sorry for being awol for a bit, but I am back and am thinking of bringing a post a day. We shall see. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my blog. It means the world to me.