The Big Bucket List Book Review and Giveaway!

Life is so short. It has always been my thoughts to fill it with as much fun, joy, laughter and adventure as one possibly could. Then Gin Sander took it to a whole new level! And this kinda content is exactly what this blog is about. 

This book revels how to turn your bucket list into a well-lived life. This Author/Adventurer reveals 100+ experiences of a lifetime for any budget in this new book by Gin Sander. Gin Sander has raced cars, dined in a medieval castle with a cast of an opera, and had her portrait painted three times. 

Why? Because her mantra in life is to experience as much as she can....as fully as she can. 

Sander encourages others to "stop listing and start living" in her new book. Just in time for the New Year, The Big Bucket List Book features a wide range of fresh ideas for infusing your life with a bit of glamour, adventure and style- whatever your budget, including:

* Galas, parties and Get-Togethers: Marvelous Ways to Mix, Mingle and Meet New Friends
* Thrill Your Taste Buds: Food and Wine Experiences
* Make Your Mark: Irresistibly Fun DIY Activities and Skills
* Life is Learning: Must-Know New Skills
* Create and Inspire: Art, Film, Theatre, and More!
*Off the Beaten Path: One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences
*Epic Adventures Glamourous Goals and Getaways



The Big Bucket List Book will change the way you look at the world and empower you to reach for all of the big and little things you want to achieve. Learn how to make your next chapter the most enriching and personally fulfilling of them all...and maybe change the world while you are at it!

At 218 pages this is an easy read. But I would slow down! Read a section and accomplish one item each month. Much more fun! Some of the ideas are simple like Restore an Object You Love whether a piece of furniture or an entire room in your home, think about the satisfaction in accomplishing something you had not found time for but absolutely could not live without now that you have done it. I love that each section of the book she offers us resources and a link to help in our search for completing the bucket list item. Now, you may never finish all the things in the book, but surely you will be inspired to create your own list and knock a few off each month or year to bring enjoyment and fulfillment to your life. 

About the Author: Jennifer "Gin" Sander is the New York Times Bestselling author of many popular lifestyle books. A former senior editor and chief book developer fro Prima Publishing, her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, People, the Boston Globe, and USA Today, and she has appeared on Fox and Friends, C-Span's Book TV, NBC and more. She lives near Sacramento, California.  The Big Bucket List Book: 133 Experiences of a Lifetime is available in January 2016 for $14.99; Self-Help; Trade Paper.

Are you ready?  Now is your chance to win a copy of the book! (US and Canada only) Share this post on social media (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) and tag me on it to enter a chance for the book! Winner will be announced January 3rd!

I received this book free from Sourcebooks free and was asked to review it and participate in a book giveaway. All opinions are my own. 

Modern Oats!

Founded in 2013, Modern Oats has one simple goal. Change people's perception about "old fashion oatmeal".

One way Modern Oats does this is by working with small farm, gluten free, Non-GMO verified, perfect whole rolled oats. These are the highest grade from family run operations throughout the upper Mid-West. After selecting the whole rolled oats, they are carefully crafted artisanal, delicious blends of fruits such as mango's, goji berries, apples and nuts such as pine nuts, walnuts and seeds such as flax, sunflower and chia for the perfect, healthy modern meal, anytime, anywhere. Modern Oats convenient recyclable, portable cups are an ideal healthy meal for your on the go lifestyle. Keep one in your desk or in your bag.

I found these flavors to be inventive and delicious. I also was happy they were not filled with sugar to compensate for the lack of taste. Each cup was hearty and nutritious tasting and filled me up all morning and the addition of berries, chocolate or nuts in each cup made it feel like you were having a treat. They are also certified Vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO.

For more information and recipes click here www.modernoats.com

(I was invited to sample these products by Modern Oats as a social media representative. All opinion's are my own)

Pocket Party

I have not done a good old gadget find in awhile. This one is blog worthy so I hope you will consider supporting it!

7X24 Technologies, Inc. today introduced the world's best pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker combining incredibly powerful and high quality sound with an integrated, music-synced light show. Created by a DJ and engineer team, the Pocket Party brings the energy and fun of the club experience to anyone on the go. Coaster-sized, the speaker boasts the power and sound fidelity that has only been previously available in a speaker three to five times its size. 

The Indiegogo (#indiegogo) campaign, which has a funding goal of $15,000 USD, features limited Early Bird specials of $24.99 USD ( for one Pocket Party Speaker), a 50% savings off the retail price of $49.99 USD as well as other rewards. A limited quantity will be ready to arrive in time for Christmas. People can contribute to the campaign and order a Pocket Party Speaker at:http://igg.me/at/pocketparty

Pocket Party is built with cutting-edge X-Bass (tm) technology that features an expandable chamber to amplify the sound and uses its vibration mode to turn any hollow surface ( including a pizza box) into a subwoofer for deep bass that defies the speaker's size. The speaker's expandable chamber and also allows the listener to customize the mid and low sounds to a person's ideal listening experience depending on how much they expand.

At the touch of a button, the Pocket Party turns into a colorful light show that intelligently synchronizes with the music being played via four preset modes: "beats", "party," "mood light," and "lamp". The light show an be controlled directly on the Pocket Party or through the speaker's mobile and web app. In addition, the user can sequence different patterns via the app to create a one-of-a-kind light show.

Pocket Party provides the ultimate in versatility. It's included suction cup, karabiner and bike mount strap allows owners to take their music with them anywhere hands-free or use the speaker as a tablet stand. The speaker's IPX4 splash-proof certification allows for the speaker to be placed pool side, used as a shower speaker or at the beach.

                            

For more information, please watch the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QyQXm4sV_s&feature=youtu.be


About 7X24 Technologies, Inc.
7X24 Technologies Inc. is a California startup specialized in leading-edge sound and lighting technologies. Co-founder Mr. Micahel Zhang was known as the inventor of the Near-field Audio technology which is the base of a new speaker category also called induction speaker.

( Charging You Up was contacted by The Launch Pad PR Agency as a social media representative to receive and review this product. All opinions are my own.)