"Twice: Buy, and sell"(Who doesn't like a little free money.)

So, this afternoon I bumped into a website that is called "twice". It basically is an internet based consignment shop where you can buy and sell gently used clothes. Now, there are many good things about this site, and there are bad things as well. Keep reading to find out what the pros and cons are of "Twice".

Pros -

• There is an app that can be downloaded so that you can shop and sell with ease.
• There are plenty of styles, choices, sizes and colors of clothing etc.
• You can earn credit that can be spent on the site (read more about this below)

Cons -

• You do not get much money for selling things. For example, if you wanted to sell an American Eagle Outfitters dress you would only get $1.00-$3.00
• You can only sell certain brands on there. 
• When you are selling you have to ship your item to them where they put it up for sale using their pictures etc.

So, overall it's a lot better when you're buying on this site versus selling. You get cheaper prices, and you can earn credit to spend on the site almost immediately. 

One last thing, You will get $10 when signing up through the link below. Plus another $10 if you download the iphone app and another $10 if you download the ipad app! I was able to get $30 in credit on this site (and the credit can be used towards shipping). It's almost like free money. Good luck! This is not a scam. I got my credits all the way up to $40 just by making my family members and fiance download the app, and letting me log in. Here's a screenshot of my actual account:

liketwice.com/SYnSH

Flappy Bird: The Review of My New Addiction (Flappy Bird Cheat)

Flappy Bird is currently my newest addiction. So, you have a small bird, and the point of the game is to get the bird to fly in between two tubes by tapping your screen. Sounds pretty easy, right?

NO! It is not easy. The first few time I was only able to get past two sets of tubes each time I played. Finally after playing for hours, my highest score is 16. 

Overall, it is so hard, and very addicting. I've been playing for hours. 

Also, cheats, why are cheats popping up every time I search for Flappy bird. Appearently there are invisibility cheats, but the truth is, if I used cheats there would be no use for playing this game. Haha

Anyways, go download the app now! I promise you will become addicted. 

Vinted App Review: Buy, Sell, and Swap Clothing From Your Own Closet

First and foremost, I stumbled upon Vinted while I was scrolling through my Facebook. Might I add that I find it funny how they strategically place ads so that you get that thought in your mind that says, "Hey, I wonder what this app is like". Haha, so I couldn't help it, I then clicked and downloaded the app. Initially, the app was kind of confusing. There were so many things going on at once, (buying, selling, shopping, swapping, gifting, etc.). So, I think that the best way to describe this app is that it is sort of like an online yard sale, except instead of only buying and selling things you can swap and give away things as well.

Ultimately I found it very fun to look through my closet and find things that I don't necessarily want or need anymore, and turn it into money or things that I actually want or need. More specifically, I had this designer bag in my closet for forever that I had never worn because it was a gift and wasn't really my style, and by the end I ended up with a different designer bag that was completely "me".

Overall, I give this app a rating of 10/10, especially if you really enjoy clothing, accessories, shoes, and other things that fit in those categories. Heck, I could even say that I'm pretty much addicted. I can't help but check the app every 20 minutes just to see if anything has changed.

My closet

Hughes Net: why you should NOT get this internet service if you can help it.

First of all, I live in the middle of nowhere, and yeah I'm sure you have heard that before, but I'm not kidding. I really live deep, deep in the middle of nowhere. Haha, anyways the bad part about this is that most Internet service providers will not offer service to people in rural areas. Now, this is exactly the reason why my family and I are forced to use satellite internet. So, after weighing our options and even using a few different satellite internet providers we decided to stick with Hughes Net, but even though Hughes Net is the best satellite internet it still is far from cable or DSL Internet. I mean yeah if it had a few problems here and there it wouldn't matter, but it seems like every day something goes awry.

The first problem I have with Hughes Net is that it constantly is going in and out. Sometimes I'll find that the speed of the internet is so slow that it's comparable to dial up speed. Also, the internet is constantly going out due to weather conditions. I swear if there is a tiny cloud in the way of the satellite, the internet will be out for the entire day. 

The next problem that I have with Hughes Net is that you are only allowed a certain amount of downloads per every 24 hours. This may not be a problem for some people, but since computers are constantly downloading things every second youre on the internet (pictures, web pages, etc.) it can be a problem for most people, including me. I mean the limit is so crazy that you cannot even watch YouTube. For example, if you watch 2 to 3 two minute videos, your download allowance is exceeded for a whole 24 hours causing your internet to bump down to the same speeds as dial up. On top of that to restore your speed back to normal it takes what they call a "restore token" which are over $8 a piece. One time I remembered spending $40 in one day just so that I could get my college essay done on time. 

One last BIG problem that I have with Hughes Net is that sometimes I will wake up and the download allowance that I was allowed for that day will be exceeded for no apparent reason. I mean unless ghosts are using my computer while I'm sleeping, because I sure am NOT sleep walking while surfing the net. And before anyone says anything, yes I actually have set a password on my wifi, so no one is stealing my internet either. 

Anyways, overall I have nothing but bad words for Hughes Net, and I CANNOT wait until cable or DSL providers provide internet service in my area. 

Last of all, if anyone has any recommendations on different internet providers that provide service in rural areas please comment below. Also if you have had any experiences with Hughes Net personally please tell us about it in the comments as well. 

Is Plexus Slim a Weight Loss Scam: My 30-Day Experience

Hey everyone. So you caught me. I fell into the trap of weight loss supplements. First of all I've always been the type of person who has been very superstitious about using weight loss supplements. I always thought and have been told that yeah they'll make you lose weight, but when you stop using them you gain all of that weight right back. Could this be the same for Plexus Slim as well?

So, first of all what pulled me into even wanting to try Plexus Slim was the fact that A LOT of my friends were trying it, and had sworn success with it, but that's not all. My friends and other people on FaceBook had claimed that Plexus Slim had changed their entire lives. They claimed they had more energy, and that their illnesses were miraculously cured among many other claims that people were standing by. After I heard all of this I was definitely on board I wanted nothing more than to try this. I mean it's obvious if you know me that I have a few pounds that I could stand to shed, plus I am the type of person who is always groggy. I personally find myself taking long naps in the evening. So I thought what would a little extra energy hurt anyhow?

So, after deciding I would at least try a month of this I set out to buy Plexus Slim. The only weird thing about this is you have to buy the product from a sponsor. At first I didn't know what this meant so I did a little research. I found that a sponsor is a person (just anyone) who is paid by The Plexus Slim company to sell its products. These people can sometimes also be there for guidance or help if you feel you need a question answered. So with this said I found a local sponsor through Facebook, and with her I purchased the Plexus Slim 30 day system. 

Here is my experience with it so far: 

Week 1 Oct. 1-7: I have noticed a tiny bit of extra energy that I haven't had before, but it really is nothing to talk about right now. As far as weight loss goes I have gained one pound since I have started Plexus.

Week 2 Oct. 8-14: I feel the need to take less naps now. I now have my afternoon naps to probably every other day versus every day. It's a slight change, but still not life changing. On the upside, at the end of the week I have lost 6 pounds, and one inch off my waist. I also feel less hungry all the time consequently cutting out almost all junk food.

Week 3 Oct. 15-21: By the time this week was over I have noticed that I am still feeling less hungry and I am not constantly eating like I was before I started Plexus. The only thing that I am noticing that is the same prior to Plexus would have to be that I am still constantly having soda cravings. So, of course I have gave into these cravings on several occasions. Overall, by the end of the week I have gained 2.8 pounds. This made my entire weight loss amount this month a total of 3.2 pounds. Also, I am still taking a two hour nap once a day in order to feel less groggy and tired throughout the entire day. Therefore, I guess I could say my energy level has not changed at all. One other thing is that I had my blood pressure checked and it was normal, but I also found that my heart rate was a little higher than usual and I had some symptoms of dizziness. Now, I cannot 100% say that this is because of Plexus Slim, but this is about the only thing that I have changed lately.

Week 4 Oct. 22-28: Week four was my last week, and I am very disappointed to say the least. When I started Plexus Slim I seen all the transformation videos and pictures, and the people in them were claiming that they lost anywhere from 10-20 pounds in one month. This is exactly why I made the decision that losing 10-20 pounds would be worth the 100+ bucks. In the end I lost only 4 pounds. I think this proves that Plexus Slim is not a miracle worker. Now, although it may work for some people IT DOES NOT work on every single person.

UPDATE: In reply to the people who are congratulating me on losing 4 pounds, yes I agree that this is great, but I would have rathered not to spend over $100 to do so. Also, after a while of thinking, the Plexus system requires you to drink a ton of water. They push that thought into your head over and over again, drink, drink, drink water! With this being said, it is a proven fact that drinking more water alone can help you with losing weight. How do I know that I didn't lose 4 pounds simply because I drank a bunch more water than I am use to normally drinking?

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Shutterfly: Creating my book of love.

So, as you all know by now I'm planning my wedding, and recently just bought my dress at David's Bridal. After buying my dress I was completely stoked that they had given me an entire stockpile of coupons. In fact, the most fantabulous coupon I received was for a free photo book from Shutterfly, which is a value of $54.99, and I am pleased to share it with you....

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Now, after taking a look at my book I hope that you can conclude that I had put a lot of thought into it. I spent probably three hours completing this book, and I wanted it to be completely perfect.  (Well, in my eyes at least).

Check back for my full review of Shutterfly's Photo Books. :)