Welcome to the March 3, 2008 Edition of the Review Bloggers Carnival!
It's no secret. I like getting stuff. I like writing about the stuff that we like and perhaps make my family's life a little easier. Especially, if it works!
Or, I haven't managed to break it...YET!
Do you have a review blog - or, perhaps found a product (or, service) that you really, really like and you're aching to share with the rest of the blogosphere - then, you may be interested to learn that the Review Bloggers Carnival has come to This Full House!
THIS EDITION IS FILLED WITH THE MOST REVEWS, EVUH!
Clean off a chair and come on in - mi casa, y su casa - as we canvas the blogosphere and share together in the ultimate consumer experience....window shopping!
WHAT'S HOT?
Sometimes, it seems my skin is impossible to manage. I'm 40-something-or-another, of course I am concerned about keeping my skin healthy AND youthful looking. Still. That said, I'm NOT okay with suffering from acne. Reading up on skin care products has become more important, to me.
Aparna has a terrific review up for one of my favorite products, Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion: Review posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming.
BOOKS
Yesterday was National Reading Day. I know, I can't believe I missed this one. However, I did read the paper (yes, the comics page can be VERY informative) and then went food shopping, where I must have read about a bazillion labels.
Note to manufacturers: Sometimes, small print hurts!
For our first book review, GrrlScientist presents The Invisible Cure: Africa, the West, and the Fight Against AIDS posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying:
"The book by Helen Epstein, is a clear-eyed look at the African AIDS epidemic and the West's often misguided attempts to assist in this battle."
Like me, she's been reading a lot, lately - although, her choices are much more, you know, scientific - her next book review is for Evolution: What The Fossils Say And Why it Matters posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying:
"A review of the new book by Donald Prothero, demonstrates the importance of the fossil record to the study of evolution, while discrediting creationists' lies."
See what I mean?
Then, there's Tali (with reviews up the ying-yang) as she presents The Rise of the Author - More than a Free Marketing Report posted at The Marketer Review, saying:
"I’d love to call Mark Joyner the most revolutionary man in our industry, but he’s not just an internet marketer and hasn’t just been one for a long time."
Her next book review is Allen Harkleroad’s Confidential SEO Secrets - The Best SEO Report You Haven’t Heard Of posted at The Marketer Review, saying:
"From time to time, I may stumble upon a report that was written by a well-established, low-laying internet businessman. Allen Harkleroad is one of them and his report, Confidential SEO Secrets, is definitely note-worthy."
Laura Williams presents BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Closer Than Your Skin by Susan D. Hill posted at Laura Williams' Musings, saying:
"Review of the book, Closer Your Skin. I'm also giving away two copies. Deadline to enter is March 3, 2008 at 11:59 pm EST"
That's today, so you better get there...before I do ;o)
CONSUMER EXPERIENCES
Fellow mom blogger Anne-Marie attempts to Go Green and reviews Shaklee's - a company she heard about on Oprah - as she presents Getting down to the nitty gritty with green cleaning products posted at A Mama's Rant.
Ann Marie cooks, too - damnit, the woman is making me look bad - as she presents General Mills Breakfast BREAKS posted at This Mama Cooks! On a Diet.
ELECTRONICS
Blogger Lau Yih Chien is into cameras - nice author pic, btw - and presents Canon Powershot S5is posted at yihchien.com, saying: "A full review of a prosumer camera, Canon Powershot S5is"
FINANCE
Back by popular demand, these reviews are based on financial information bloggers wish to share with those of us who wish to be a little more, you know, financially savvy.
Raymond presents The Best Gas Credit Card Offers and Examining 0% Purchase Credit Card Offers posted at Money Blue Book.
Robert Phillips presents One Size Does Not Fit All posted at CYBERCA$HOLOGY.
Cowboytf presents MyCreditcardCash.com Review | Blogging with Cents posted at Blogging with Cents, saying:
"I'm a SAHM who makes money online. I get tons of searches about this company which leads them to my review. I think it will be helpful to many who are interested in making money with this company."
[blank stare]
Wow...just, WOW!
GOOD THINGS
I said that this edition had the largest selection of reviews, to date - didn't I? - and I'm so very glad to bring you the good things that bloggers have found. Tiffany Colter presents Writing Career Coach: A Pleasant surprise and How I got here Part 2 posted at Writing Career Coach, saying:
"A pleasant surprise on how to have success beginning from the first day of this New Year!"
Lady Rose presents Powerhouse Whole Grain posted at The Diet Pulpit, saying:
"This whole grain is packed with nutrients, and easy to add to your daily diet (i.e., I add it to my oatmeal)."
MC Milker presents Nature's Path Fruit and Nut Bars posted at Not Quite Crunchy Reviews, saying:
"Great Carnival!"
Okay, that last comment has nothing to do with the review of his product - although, I've reviewed Nature's Path products in the past and it DOES happen to be one of my favorites - still, sharing a compliment will always be a good thing!
[blushing]
Let's move forward; shall we?
Domestic Diva presents Star 50 handbags help Brad Pitts Foundation posted at Domestic Diva, saying:
"Awesome Bag for an Awesome Cause!"
Yes, D.D - shopping for a cause is most awesomely awesome!
MEDIA
Anne-Marie presents Beowulf: it’s still not for kids posted at My Readable Feast.
Louis presents Learn To Dance Like The Stars And Lose Weight At The Same Time! posted at "Finally, You Too Can Master Ballroom Dancing Easily From Dancing With The Stars' Louis van Amstel", saying:
"Who says losing weight can't be fun?"
[raises hand]
I also happen to be a HUGE fan of Dancing with the Stars. I guess I can at least try and learn to like it, sort of.
MIXED BAG
Aaron Brandon presents What To Blog About posted at Aaron Brandon.
Andrew Caxton presents Platform Beds posted at Home Decorating Reviews Blog.
Izea Bloggers presents Catalina Hotel and Beach Club posted at My Road Less Traveled By.
TIPS & TRICKS ONLINE
Not so much a rule; more like a review of guidelines these bloggers have found along the way to better blogging.
Glowicki ProBlogger presents How to get decent traffic to blog posted at Glowicki ProBlogger - Blogging Tips.
The list of services provided to boost blog traffic is perhaps as BIG as the Internets!
Warren Wong presents How To Avoid Google’s Duplicate Content Penalty (For Bloggers) posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying:
"Things you should know to avoid duplicate content penalties on your blog and get good search engine rankings."
Woody Maxim presents My review of Blog Farm Generator posted at Woody Maxim.
WEBSITES
Sacred Hoops presents Get Slamming With Cyberdunk! posted at Sacred Hoops.
Loretta presents Food Connect Social Recipe Network posted at Just Not Martha.
[cracks knuckles and wipes brow]
PHEW!
That concludes the 15th Edition of Review Bloggers Carnival - thank you ALL so much for your terrific submissions, this month - as always, best of luck this week and I look forward to working with (and meeting many more) bloggers, like you!
You can submit your blog article to the next edition of review bloggers (deadline is March 16, 2008) using our carnival submission form and reviewing our submissions guidelines.
Go ahead, it's easy - past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page - just write about the things you like and share it with the rest of us!
Happy Reviewing!
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