Review for The book "Invincible" By BRIAN F. MARTIN

I had the privilege to read the first chapter of Invincible by Brian F. Martin Free through Smiley360. All opinions of this review are of my own.

The book is about families faced with Domestic Violence. It focuses mainly on the children who grew up in a situation where their parent was abused.

I myself did not grow up where my parents were abusive to each other, but later in life, became a victim of an abusive relationship. So reading the first chapter of this book gave me a whole other realization and chills. My children faced a lot of challenges and heartache that i did not realize. I knew they had been affected to a point but i did not know of how much an impact this had on children. They had to witness horrible aspects of my relationship that i never would have wanted them to see. The physical and mental abuse i endured scarred them for life. I stayed because i was married and thought i could change his behavior just by being "perfect". All i did was make things worse. The better i thought i became, the worse he got. Thankfully i had someone help me! I had a family i had never met offer their home and their kindness. Was i scared? I had never been so scared in my life! But i took the jump that possibly saved my life and the lives of my children!

I was so moved by the first chapter of the book that i took advantage of the pre order. I recently received a DVD of the family this book is mainly based on. I sat down with my current husband and my son and we tearfully watched their story and the pain they all endured. I am patiently awaiting for the book to be released and sent to me because i can't wait to read the entire book.

Domestic violence is a bigger problem then most realize. The statistics, based on research done by the author, are truly scary. " More than 1 in 7 adults in the United States, or 40 Million people, lived with domestic violence as children."   Crazy right?

I would highly recommend anyone who has lived with, dealt with, or knows someone who has or may still be in a situation, to order and read this book.

No one should have to go through such horror in their lives, especially children. If you know someone in the situation, don't just stand back on the sidelines, do something to help them. don't be one of those "I don't want to get involved" people. Because if no one makes that call, that might just be the last time you hear that persons voice. NO ONE deserves to be beaten and the children of domestic violence surely do not deserve to watch as a parent or loved one is beaten before them.

I truly recommend everyone purchase this book! It will open your eyes about how children are also affected by this growing epidemic.

Below is a direct link to pre-order your copy of Invincible, a DVD "The Children Next Door", and a pendant!

http://h5.sml360.com/-/762q

Hasbro Game Night

I got the great opportunity to host a Hasbro Game night through www.houseparty.com !

What I received:

1 Simon Swipe game

1 Electronic Catch Phrase Decades game

1 Bop It! Beats game

1 6 pack of Duracell Quantum AAA batteries

12 count box of Quaker Chewy Granola bars chocolate chip

I received this party pack free through www.houseparty.com

 

I was pretty bummed out at the start of the day because everyone had canceled who I had invited to come to the party. BUT my husband saved the day by inviting some friends from his job! My neighbors also came to eat some great food and check out the great games from Hasbro!

My husband, my aunt and myself prepared the dining room with balloons, streamers and food! We even broke out the popcorn machine!!! I know right... yummy! :)

We also wanted to feed our guests since our party was later in the day and expected to last a while! So we got some chicken and ribs and had a barbecue!

Here are some great pics and videos from the party!

http://youtu.be/Sb0jImieAW0

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We had such a great time and I am so glad that i got chosen to host this house party! I can't wait to do it again. I can't wait to see what comes next on the house party website!!

As a family we have fun on game night but with other friends there as well it makes it more challenging and fun because you have more people to pick at...in a good way!

I would sooo recommend this website to everyone. Host your own house party at www.houseparty.com .I also would recommend all the great games from Hasbro!

Sundown Naturals® Adult Multivitamin Gummies

I received a free sample of the Sundown Naturals Adult Gummies through Smiley360.

I received two sample packs of the vitamins but I was not impressed at all. I expected them to taste pretty good but they were horrible. When I opened the pack I about gagged. They smelled really bad. When i took them they tasted terrible. I could taste the Vitamins in it and it left such a nasty after taste in my mouth that i immediately had to go brush my teeth.

I've tried other gummies before, I guess that is why I expected them to taste better, but I will not be taking these again.

Would I personally recommend this product.....No..unless you don't mind the taste of vitamins.

Now on the upside the texture wasn't bad at all lol but that is the only positive thing i have to say about them.

 

Sundown Naturals® Adult Multivitamin Gummies.