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Desert Queen Fragrance Products

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I have discovered what has got to be the most intoxicating, sensuous, indescribable scent on earth! I’m really picky about fragrances too, especially the ones on my body. Though no words can do it justice, I would describe it as a warm, soft floral scent, with a teeny, tiny touch of sweetness, and it just delicately perfumes the air around you (so people have told me as I walk by…) So, when I heard about this, I had to try it. After all, I live in the southwest, so I sorta felt a connection.

Desert Queen stuff has a really interesting story too because the scent is derived from the bloom of the cactus called, “Queen of the Night“. The flower literally blooms only ONE night per year, usually end of June / beginning of July. The poor plant… the rest of the year it’s rather homely. Waitin’ on the freakin’ Queen to Bloom again…

Anyway, you can read more about the products, the plants and the production of this amazing fragrance right here at the Desert Queen Products Homepage . It provides tons of testimonials plus shows about 15 different magazines they’ve been adored in. You can order there too. (Man, I should start charging for advertising for people here…)

After reading all about it, before buying it, I thought it was gonna cost more than those really horrid, outrageously priced perfumes you find in the upper-class department stores with celebrities’ names all attached to them and stuff (yeah, you know what I’m talkin’ about…). But, in comparison, and for this unique and unparalleled fragrance, it’s very reasonable. Check it out!

Above: The Queen of the Night cactus flower in full bloom

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Survival Kit in a Sardine Can

What’s your initial reaction? Stinks like the can it’s in? Or ingenious? Well, I personally haven’t tried one, but it looks very cool for a little gift maybe (yeah, OK, I’m a freak with a warped sense of… humor), or maybe a gag gift then, or truly for emergency preparedness (a tiny emergency…) for tiny humans (I mean, like KIDS… jeeez people…) No, really, I think it’s cute and handy.

Anyway, I’ve only seen it online so far, but apparently they’re being sold at many Sporting Goods, outdoor-adventure gear stores, even Target. The average cost seems to be around $15 (USD).

Here’s a summary of what’s inside it:

• non-aspirin pain reliever
• adhesive bandage
• alcohol prep pad
• antibiotic ointment
• book of matches
• compass
• chewing gum
• sugar
• salt
• energy nugget
• duct tape
• fire starter cube
• first aid instructions
• fish hook & line
• note paper
• pencil
• razor blade
  
• safety pin
• reflective signal surface
• tea bag
• waterproof bag
• whistle
• wire clip

Quite a comprehensive list, yes? OK, come on with the jokes. I can think of TONS after looking at that list. But I’ll refrain. I really do like this little contraption. It totally Floats My Boat! And if I’m stuck out on my boat with it, it better damn well float.

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What do you see in the ice cubes above? Just plain ole ice? Hmmm…. not me. I see some hanky panky goin on…

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I’ll bet you’ve heard of ‘Subliminal Advertising’, right? (Especially now during the freaking election dramarama…) And I’m sure, even when the subliminals are pointed out to you, you still remain a skeptic at some level, right? I don’t blame you. Me too. I am still a huge skeptic overall, about pretty much everything. (That’s not bad or good. For me, it serves me well as it prevents me from being swayed way off balance at the drop of a hat. So, always keep your skepticism… but keep it in check too.)

Below are a couple of examples of subliminal advertisements. See what you pick up from the initial picture first. Then scroll down to see the spoiler.

Coincidences or planned? You decide. Just don’t ever forget the power of the human subconscience. You need to know its power so that you aren’t controlled by the tricksters using it against you. (Cuz if you think they only use it to sell Coke and books, you are gravely mistaken…)

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Example #1: Before scrolling, WHAT DO YOU SEE in the pic below?

What do you see on this book cover? Just stare for a bit without deliberately looking. Then scroll down for the spoiler…

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……scroll slow………….

OK, look now…

Pretty obvious now, right? (NOTE: This really is a book)

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Example #2: Before scrolling, WHAT DO YOU SEE in the pic below?

WAIT… look at it first. Look at it everywhere. What do you see? Then scroll down for the spoiler.

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OK, now look….

Now do you see something odd? What’s that shady thing his hand is really wrapping around? And where is that ‘thing’ heading??

Coincidence? Also, did you also notice the candle-type lights in the upper right background of the original picture?

Yeah, good ole Big Corporate Advertising… they’re just teasin’, right?

Moral to this blog spot: Stay aware. Listen to yourself. Trust yourself.

(Go here to see more about this book and subliminal advertising)

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I couldn’t resist. Time for pics ‘o the day that Float My Boat! Thanks to the sites I borrowed ‘em from (shown).       Captions = MINE… ALL MINE!

Why crosswalks are painted really large and bold.
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Why to keep up on technology.

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Why to study foreign pronunciations and translations.

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Why to read up on other cultures before leaving your homeland.

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I just happened upon another FloatMyBoat! product yesterday and I gotta share it with ya’ll. Maybe I’m a little slow, cuz it looks like it’s been on the market for a couple years at least. No matter though. I found it now.

It’s called METROMINT Water. So simple, yet so perfectly satisfying and refreshing. They have different flavors, like, Peppermint, Lemonmint, Cherrymint, Spearmint, Chocolatemint, Orangemint. It’s not carbonated. It’s not sweetened, not naturally nor artifically. Just bold, refreshing flavor.

Here’s their words about their product: “We start with the best mint in the world. Real mint. Fresh, flavorful, pesticide-free mint grown in Washington State’s Yakima Valley. We treat the mint using a double-distillation process that steams the leaves until we reach the true essence of the mint. We test for taste, and then test again for purity.”

It really is that good. It sorta gave me an idea that I could probably make something similar myself, maybe cheaper, just for personal use (not for resale). But I would never even have had an interest had I not tried it first. It’s not that expensive…about the same as other bottled water. (And these bottles are way cool!) Would I go out and buy a truckload? No. My point is, if you’re gonna buy a bottle of water anyway, why not spend the same amount and get something that really satisfies in a unique way, AND freshens your breath a bit! (Come on, we can all use that sometimes…)

Here’s their darling little website: METROMINT Check them out today! (Again, NO, I do not work for them and don’t know them. Their water just floats my boat and that’s all I care!)

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