Have you ever written a song?

Recently I told you about a website called Bring My Song To Life and you can read that review HERE.  This site is actually a part of another site, called Tunedly, and today I am excited to tell you about my experience with the Tunedly process.  Where Bring My Song To Life will write and record a song for you, Tunedly is for songwriters.   
    

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to write.  I write poetry, stories and song lyrics (which is probably my favorite thing to write).  I usually don't choose what to write, I write what pops in to my head.  The words just come to me, line by line, and stick in my head until I write them down.  If it's going to be a poem, I just get the words.  But if it's going to be a song, the words in my head are accompanied by a tune.  The problem I have when I write a song is, while my lyrics have a tune and I can sing it, I don't do music.  I don't play any instruments and I can't write music.  I have always wished that I had a way to add music to my songs.  And now I do... with Tunedly.  And just an FYI: you retain all rights to your song when you use Tunedly for any music production service.

Tunedly connects songwriters with musicians, singers and audio engineers to produce their songs.  You will be able to collaborate with some of the most talented people working in the music industry.  If you don't play any instruments and need music added to your lyrics, a composer will create the perfect sound for your song.  (If you already have your own music, they will use that instead of composing the music for you.  But I am reviewing my own experience and will be describing the process when you don't have music to provide them.) You can review their available musicians and choose the ones you would like to work with (they have samples of their work that you can listen to).  Or you can choose to let them decide who you will collaborate with. 

Tunedly offers different price packages depending on what you choose to include.  A Vocals only package costs $75 for Professional Lead Vocals and a Rough Mix.  The Small Band package costs $427 for Professional Lead Vocals, three Instruments and Pro Mixing and Mastering.  And for $549 you can get the Full Band Package which includes Professional Lead Vocals, five Instruments and Pro Mixing and Mastering.  There are also different add ons that you can choose for an additional $75 each, like Background Vocals and additional instruments.  The time it takes to complete your song varies depending on which package and how many add ons you choose. 

 
You can choose your Project Manager, Singer, Musicians, etc. based on their profiles and examples of their work, or you can let them choose for you.  They will then take your lyrics (and your tune if you have one) and compose the music for them.  (I recorded myself singing part of my song to give them an idea of what I had in mind. I also chose Rock Ballad as the genre to give them an idea of the type of "feel" I wanted my song to have.  They used that to create the music to fit the tune.)  Once you approve the music that they compose, they move on to add the vocals and to create the final Master Recording.  I really liked that they provided me with audio recordings for each step, allowing me to approve what they had done, or to request a redo.  This ensured that I was happy with the final Master Recording.

This has been such a great experience for me!  Every single person that I dealt with from Tunedly was extremely nice, talented and helpful.  My Project Manager answered all of my questions, no matter how big or small.  He kept me informed of the progress of my song and thoroughly explained each step of the process along the way.  It was obvious that he cared about the project and wanted to produce the best possible Master Recording of my song that he could.  And that final Master Recording of my song sounds far better than I ever imagined it could.  I love it so much that I can't stop listening to it!

 
Once your Master Recording is completed, you can stop here if you wish.  But Tunedly offers a few other awesome services as well.  You can get your song Transcribed into a chord sheet for a fee of $50.

For $25 you can get a Critique of your song (the critique will be made up of the opinions of a group of 40 different listeners) to get an indication of Market Potential, Song Rating and an analysis of lyrics, instrumentation, commerciality, artist, vocals, track and production.  The critique will come from SoundOut, which is one of the largest music, art and fashion market research companies. The results will be presented to you in an easy to understand visual one pager.

  
You can also submit your song for placement.  If you submit it, it will be strictly evaluated by Tunedly's A&R Department.  If they think that your song is marketable, it will be accepted and they will offer you a publishing contract.  They will then start trying to place it in film, TV, ads and with artists across the world.  Only songs they truly believe in will receive a publishing offer.  I chose to go this route and my song is currently being evaluated.  But whether it is accepted or not, this has been a wonderful experience for me... one I never expected to have.  Truly a dream come true!

These superfood smoothies are delicious!

I received these products from Everipe for review.  These pre-portioned, ready to blend superfood smoothies contain plant based nutrition and are delivered right to your door!  Clean eating is easy with these five delicious flavors.  Just pour the contents of the outer pouch and the contents of the superfood packet into a blender, add 1 cup of water (or your favorite milk) and 1 cup of ice.  Blend for at least 60 seconds to get the smoothest smoothie possible.  

These smoothies are plant based, dairy free and gluten free.  They are made with 100% real foods, with no added sugars or preservatives.  And they taste great!  All ingredients are freeze dried, so it won't spoil and won't take up valuable space in your freezer.  Each individual flavor is available for purchase in a 5 pack, but I got a Variety 5 pack that contained one single serving pack of each flavor.  You can purchase a 5 pack of 5 for $28.95.  The 5 delicious flavors available are as follows.

Strawberry Bonanza:  This classic flavor combination combines the delicious flavors a strawberries and bananas.  Make a smoothie with this power couple flavor and even your pickiest eater will love it.  

  
Cocoa Mojo:  When you make a Cocoa Mojo smoothie, it tastes like melted ice cream!  Rich dark cocoa is sweetened with bananas.  The almonds and superfood packet just makes it extra delicious!

 
Unbelievaberry:  Raspberries, blueberries and mulberries are combined for a triple threat of outstanding flavor.  Superfoods like hemp hearts, chia seeds and beet root powder are thrown in for a dash of wellness.

  
Pina Colossal:  This tropical blend of pineapple, banana and coconut gives this smoothie a fantastic island flavor that will transport your senses to the tropics.  Add the superfood packet to make it much healthier than the average pina colada.

  
Tropical Zing:  This is another tropical flavor.  This one combines the subtle zing of ginger and termeric with pineapple and mango to give you an immunity boosting smoothie that is the ultimate rejuvenator.  The superfood packet contains bee pollen, hemp hearts and chia seeds to add an extra kick of nutrients to keep you recharged.

You really should try all 5 of these flavors because they are all delicious.  My personal favorite is Strawberry Bonanza, but I honestly love them all!

Give your man a new leather wallet for Valentine's Day!

I received this wallet from Trendhim for review.  Are you looking for a classic gift to give your man for Valentine's Day?  If so, you should check out Trendhim's website!  They've been selling jewelry and accessories for men since 2007.  They design fashionable, affordable and quality men's accessories that allow you to express your own personal style.  They offer watches, jewelry, leather bags, sunglasses, beard cream, shaving sets, toiletry bags and much more.  You really need to browse their website to see their full selection!  They are based out of Denmark and have Scandinavian roots, which is reflected in most of their products.  They ship products all over the world.  I received a nice black leather wallet for my husband, and he loves it!

The Montreal 13 Slot Black RFID Leather Wallet retails for $65.  If you tend to carry lots of cards, this is the perfect wallet for you.  There are 13 slots and each slot will hold 2 cards.  It has an ID window, a divided bill compartment and 2 easy access slip pockets.  You would think that it would bulky with that many card slots, but it isn't at all.  Its slim design makes sure your pockets never bulge.  

It has a built in lining that protects your credit cards and IDs against RFID skimming.  It is made from genuine buffalo leather that is processed to preserve the natural imperfections of the animal hide.  This gives the wallet an elegant and unique appearance.  The lining is 100% cotton.

  
If you do any traveling outside of the United States, you know that the currency bills in a lot of other countries are wider than in the U.S.  So much so that they will not fit into an average size wallet that is made in the U.S. without folding them.  But you won't have that problem with this wallet.  It measure 5" x 4 3/8", which will easily fit foreign currency bills.  

  
The wallet arrived in this elegant looking box, making it gift ready immediately.  They even included several pieces of candy inside the package, which was a nice surprise.  That's just one example of how they go above and beyond to ensure their customers are happy.  Shipping was very fast and they sent email updates on the shipment.  Their customer service is top notch.

When you visit their website, you will also find an Articles page.  This page is full of helpful articles containing everything from how to guides on tying your tie, folding your pocket square or wearing your scarf, to interviews, fashion inspiration and stories.  This is a wonderful company that makes it a goal to inspire men to express their own style.  

Just what you need for a Valentine's Day getaway!

I received these products from Falcon Keeper for review.  Falcon Keeper is a boutique manufacturer that is based in southern California.  They specialize in designing practical, well engineered and good looking travel bags and accessories.  It was started by an engineer who noticed a need for good looking and functional travel products at a reasonable price.  Falcon Keeper's products are designed to anticipate and solve the space, organization and weight concerns that are unique to the male traveler. All of their products are categorized as either a personal item or carry on, so it makes air travel easier and more convenient.

Whether you're a man who is planning to take his Valentine on a romantic getaway, or a woman looking for the perfect gift for her man, these travel bags are just what you need.  Each item is considered a personal item or a carry on when flying, making air travel faster and easier than ever before.  And they are designed specifically for men, so packing will be a breeze.  They also look great and any man would be proud to carry them when traveling.  These bags may even inspire a spontaneous vacation because he can't wait to use them!  This set is made up of 3 pieces:  a light weight weekender travel bag, a carry on shoulder bag and a hanging travel organizer bag.  It's called the Falcon Bundle Three and it is regularly priced at $92.89, but right now it is on sale for $74.31.  

This light weight Weekender Travel Bag is not only perfect for flying, it is also great as a gym bag or overnighter.  It's lighter and less bulky than the average carry on bag and works great for both personal vacations and business trips.  The bag is 8" wide, 12" high and 16" long and meets the maximum requirements for carry on bags for most airlines.  For Spirit Airlines, it serves as a "personal item".  When not in use, it folds flat for storage.  

It has an open sleeve that can slide over the handle of a standard rolling suitcase.  It also has a padded tablet sleeve that will fit a Microsoft Surface, Apple iPads and most Chromebooks.  There's a small exterior pocket (with easy access) to hold small items such as your phone and keys.  Inside the bag there is 1 zippered pocket, 2 slots for a smartphone (wide enough to fit an iPhone 7 Plus) and/or a small pocket travel book.  There are also 2 slots to hold pens or stylus.  There's a tablet sleeve that is able to fit most tablets and small laptops (12.9" or smaller) that attaches and detaches by velcro.  

 
This versatile and multi purpose Carry On Shoulder Bag will fit perfectly under the seat of an airplane or in an overhead bin.  It is 6" wide, 15" tall and 11" long and can serve as a "personal item" for most airlines.  If you unzip the back pocket sleeve, you can slip it over the handle of a standard rolling suitcase for easy carrying.  It has a TSA approved lock to secure your items when using it as a checked bag.  It has a 15" x 11" clear zippered pocket inside and also a detachable 10" x 13" pocket.

An X shaped buckled elastic strap keeps your items inside your bag in place, they won't spill out it you need to open your bag and remove some items during a security check. 

The Hanging Travel Organizer Bag is stylish, fashionable, compact and sturdy.  It is made from easy to clean materials such as polyester and vinyl.  It's made to fit inside any of the Simplily Weekender Bags.  It has a hanging hook that is the same size as a standard clothes hanger and rotates so you can hang it from either side.  

The three large pockets inside are all clear, making it easy to see the items inside.  There's also a pocket on the front for items like documents.  It has a sturdy fastener buckle to keep it closed and a handle for easy carrying.  You can wash it in the washing machine on cold and gentle cycle.  Air dry only.

Whether you keep these bags for yourself, or give them as a gift, you'll love this set of bags!

Looking for a unique gift idea for your Valentine?

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for your Valentine, I'd like to suggest Bring My Song To Life.  They will create a completely customized song for you.  With customized lyrics and a fully produced recording.  You don't need any experience, knowledge or talent in songwriting or music, they will do it all for you.  You just tell them who the song is for, what you want it to be about and the occasion you're gifting it for.  This is not only a gift idea for Valentine's Day, it's great for any occasion...birthday, anniversary, job promotion, graduation...any occasion!  

To get your personalized song, you begin by choosing the package you want.  The "Nice and Simple" package is $99 and includes one instrument and vocals.  The "Small Band" package is $199 and includes three instruments and vocals.  And the "Full Band" package includes five instruments and vocals.  Once you choose your package, you fill out a form to let them know who the song is for, what the occasion is, the song genre you would like (you can also let them choose the genre if you prefer) and whether you prefer a male singer, a female singer or if you have no preference.  Then you fill in the box telling them what you want the song to be about.  The more details you can give them, the better they will be able to customize your lyrics.  

 
Once you have filled out and submitted the form, one of their songwriters will begin writing your lyrics.  They will incorporate as many of your details in the lyrics as they can.  If anything is unclear, or if they have any questions while writing your lyrics, they will contact you.  Once they have completed a draft of the lyrics, they will send it to you for approval.  You can request that changes be made if you're not completely satisfied with it.  Once you approve the lyrics, they will move on to the music.  

 
The Bring My Song To Life musicians will work out the melody and the instrumentation, putting music to the lyrics according to the package you chose.  You can request a genre and vocal type, or let them choose for you.  You can even mention reference songs if you have any that you want your song to be similar to.  Once they have worked out the medley and instrumentation, they will again submit it to you for approval.  This will be your last chance to request any changes because once you have approved it, they will begin mixing your master recording.

  
Once they have mixed the final version into a master recording, it will be uploaded to your personal story page.  You can download the file, stream the song and share it with your gift recipient.  You can write a personal message and upload photos to your story page as well.  This page will be hosted on their servers for as long as you want it to be.  You can also get a lyrics video with personal photos for an additional fee of $29 and/or a CD with customized artwork for $49!

You can see a sample Personal Story Page (including a sample song) HERE. 

I highly recommend Bring My Song To Life for a truly unique gift for some one special.  Everyone is very friendly, helpful and talented.  They are great at keeping in contact with you through each step, they thoroughly answer any questions you have and they listen to you when you make suggestions.  They really put in the time and effort to make sure you are 100% happy with the song they create for you.  And receiving a personalized song as a gift will leave your special some one feeling happy, amazed and truly extra special! 

Try these amazing products from Wildflower!

I received these products from Wildflower for review.  All Wildflower products are formulated from plant derived and natural ingredients.  Their full spectrum CBD extracts are derived from the highest quality whole hemp plants and are packed with essential amino acids and beneficial terpenes.  CBD infused products are becoming increasingly popular for the simple reason that they work.  

The Wildflower CBD Cool Stick offers quick and convenient relief from muscle, joint and back pain.  It has a retail price of $59.99 on the Wildflower website.  It has been scientifically formulated to be the most reliable remedy for every day aches and discomfort.  Once it is applied, the unique blend of therapeutic ingredients will immediately cool and soothe any discomfort and will give you long lasting relief.   

 
Apply the cool stick to your neck, shoulders, back and anywhere that you have aches and pains.  It's best to apply it after a hot bath or shower because your skin will absorb it better then.  Just rub it into the affected area 3 to 4 times a day and you will quickly notice that it gives you substantial relief.

 
The Cool Stick has worked better than any other product I have tried.  My husband has a very physical job that requires a lot of heavy lifting all day.  As a result, he usually comes home with an aching back, neck, shoulders and arms.  The first time we applied this Cool Stick, we were amazed!  Almost immediately the soreness and stiffness were gone from his tired back and muscles.  Now we apply it to his trouble spots before he goes to work as a preventative measure, and he also throws it in his duffel bag and takes it with him in case he needs to reapply it due to an extra busy work day.

 
The Wildflower CBD Cool Stick contains Coconut Oil, Hemp Oil, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Ecosoya, Vitamin E, Arnica, Broad Spectrum CBD Oil, Peppermint Essential Oils and Menthol Crystals.  This hemp based CBD product contains less than .03% THC.  If you live with frequent aches and pains, you owe it to yourself to try this product.  I think you will be amazed at the results.

Wildflower CBD Lavender Soap has a retail price of $29.99 for a pack of 3 bars.  This all natural soap is made with the highest quality broad spectrum CBD extracts and coconut oil to keep the skin healthy and hydrated.  It is gentle enough to use on your face, yet powerful enough to use on your body.  It lathers into a rich and soothing foam and will improve your overall skin health without drying it out.  Lavender's anti inflammatory properties offer soothing comfort for your skin and may help reduce redness and irritation.  It also contains less than .03% THC and is completely vegan. 

 
This soap smells amazing with the lavender scent (it is also available in a vanilla scent).  You can use it as an every day soap, as well as for removing make up.  You can even use it as a shampoo.  It gently removes excess dirt oils and dead skin cells to reveal the bright, fresh, radiant skin underneath.  As some one who tends to have skin issues, I am amazed at the results I have seen after using this soap.  My face doesn't break out like it used to, my face is clear and the redness is gone.  Also, most soaps tend to dry my facial skin out, causing dry flaky skin around my nose, between my eyes and on my forhead.  I don't have that problem after using this soap!  

 
The ingredients in this soap are Coconut Oil, Lye, Water, Broad Spectrum CBD and Lavender Essential Oil.  If you tend to have problem skin, I recommend that you try this soap.  You'll be amazed how clear and soft it leaves your skin!

No need to buy exercise videos when you subscribe to Collage Video

Check out Collage Video!  Why spend a fortune buying exercise videos on DVD when you can access and view them any time you want with a monthly subscription membership to CollageVideo.TV?  You can sign up for a free 7 day trial and see for yourself how great it is.  After that, you can subscribe for $9.99 per month, or choose an annual membership for a discounted price of $99.99 for a whole year.

Collage Video was established in 1987 and has a reputation of being the premiere fitness exercise catalog worldwide.  Now, with membership, you can log in and browse their large selection of fitness videos any time you want to.  Choose the one you want and simply stream it through the website.  They have videos by top fitness experts like Denise Austin, Kathy Smith and Gilad.  They have videos in various disciplines like yoga, step aerobics, pilates and dance fitness; as well as all levels of fitness, such as beginners, older adults and plus size.

You can log in as often as you like to workout with your favorite video trainer in your discipline of choice.  You can mix it up and choose a different trainer, or a different discipline, each time if you want.  You can view the videos on virtually any device including iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Android, personal computers/laptops and more!  

You will find the highest quality fitness videos available on the market.  Collage Video carefully reviews each video for quality and content before making it available to their members.  

They offer something for everyone, regardless of your fitness level.  And having a membership is like having your very own extensive fitness video collection.  Stream them any time you want, as often as you want.  This is a wonderful fitness tool that can help you build a consistent, healthy workout routine guided by the experts in the field.  

You owe it to yourself to check this out.  It can help you reach your fitness goals.  It would also be a great Valentine's Day gift for someone you love.  It's perfect for the fitness buff, the very beginner, and everyone in between.  And if you have been thinking of beginning a fitness routine, this is the perfect way to get started because it will let you try several different disciplines and trainers for one low monthly price!  What are you waiting for?

These crumb cakes are perfect to give to your sweetheart this Valentine's Day!

I received these products from Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cake Company for review.  They use a family recipe that was inspired by 1950's Brooklyn, New York, and perfected on the east end of Long Island to make the most delicious crumb cakes on the market.  Their cakes are moist, the crumbs are piled on and they are made with only high quality, all natural ingredients.  They do not have a physical store where you can purchase their cakes, all orders are placed using their website and your order is shipped directly to your door.  They offer a variety of flavors (classic, blueberry, salted caramel, raspberry, chocolate, etc. as well as limited edition and seasonal flavors) that are available as either a traditional cake or their famous Crumbkins (miniature crumb cakes).  They even have a Gluten free cake!  I was lucky enough to get to sample 2 of their selections for this review.

  
This is the Salted Caramel Crumb Cake.  If you like salted caramel, you will love this!  For $27.99, you will get a 3 lb. cake that measures 8" x 8" x 2".  It's a salty twist to the classics.  It's a Brooklyn style crumb cake with homemade salted caramel nestled between the cake and the crumbs.  

It's so delicious that it will leave you craving for more!  This would be perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day coffee break with the one that you love.  Or have it delivered directly to a friend or family member for a Valentine's Day treat!

This is the Chocolate Crumbkins Varity Pack.  This is a chocolate lover's dream!  For $21.99 you will get a total of 12 crumbkins.  The combined weight is 1.5 lbs.  You get three each of four different chocolate flavor varieties.  

This pack of chocolatey goodness includes 3 Brooklyn Blackout Crumbkins (chocolate cake with chocolate crumbs), 3 Brooklyn Joe Crumbkins (chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and traditional crumbs), 3 Raspberry Blackout Crumpkins (chocolate cake, raspberry preserves and chocolate crumbs) and 3 Mint Chocolate Blackout Crumpkins (chocolate cake, mint ganache and chocolate crumbs).  This would be perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day snack, or for a Valentine's Day treat for a small group of family or friends.

Check out the Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cake Company website to see their full selection of delicious crumb cakes.  You're sure to find something perfect for your Valentine's Day needs...or any time, for that matter!

These toeless socks give you that barefoot feeling with a non slip grip sole

I received these products from Tucketts for review.  Tucketts manufactures the only high performance grip socks for barefoot workouts that completely retain the barefoot sensations of connection, freedom, and balance, with the added comfort and stability of a grip sock.  They are available in many styles and colors.  

Tucketts Allegro Black Swan

These toeless socks are perfect for when you want the freedom and feel of barefoot, but need a little extra traction and grip.  They will work for so many activities.  My daughter wears them for her gymnastics and she loves them.  The grippers keep her feet from sliding as she runs, jumps and flips.  She says they are very comfortable, and her feet no longer slip out from under her.  They are perfect for both floor routines, and on the balance beam.

Tucketts Allegro Twinkle Navy

Tucketts Allegro high performance grip socks, are perfect for all barefoot exercises such as Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Dance and more.  The toe free style allows your toes to retain all sensation and engage your mind and body connection.  Your toes have the freedom to make balance adjustments, while our grips and elastic trim keep you feeling confident and stable.  They will keep your soles clean and dry for a comfortable workout experience.  The Allegro Collection is made from high quality, recycled cotton (70%  recycled cotton, 29% nylon, 1% spandex).  They are priced at $16 each, come in several different colors and one size fits most.

Tucketts Anklet Blue Effervescent

Tucketts innovative Anklet socks are great for all barefoot activities including Pilates, Yoga, Barre, Martial Arts and more.  They allow your toes to roam free while keeping your soles dry and clean.  This Anklet is designed with an anti slip grip sole and reliable arch support to help you feel confident and stable while exercising.  Tucketts are high quality socks that you will want to wear over and over again.  Available in a variety of colors and a retail price of $16. One size fits most.

Tucketts Anklet Classic Black

Anklet Socks For Men Twilight Sky

Tucketts Toeless Socks are not just for women and teens, they also have the available for MEN in two different colors!

Anklet Socks For Men Charcoal Macho

Just like the women's version, these men's socks will allow the man in your life to let his toew roam free while keeping his soles dry and clean.  These men's anklets are designed with an anti slip grip sole and reliable arch support to help him feel confident and stable while exercising.  They are priced at $16 each and come in one size for men.

Tucketts are high quality socks that you will want to wear over and over again.  Once you try them, you won't want to wear anything else on your feet when you exercise.  And trust me, you're going to have a hard time choosing your colors!  I know I did!  I love them all!