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I found this via another blog and received my free sample today, so this is legit (although there wasn’t much doubt, it’s from the official Escada website, after all) & I thought it was time to pass on the goodies to y’all!

Escada releases limited-edition fragrances pretty regularly, and the current one is called “Moon Sparkle” - supposedly “evoking memories of hot summer party nights filled with a sexy, magical intensity where anything is possible, Moon Sparkle for Women is the essence of summertime. Captured here, to be enjoyed year round, is an luscious mix of irresistible sweet red fruits and delicate florals, infused by a sensuously smooth base of creamy woods.” Or so the description at Sephora says!

Anyhow, I’m usually not really into overly fruity scents, because they have a tendency to turn generic and headache-inducing with my body chemistry, but the notes in this one (Strawberry, Blackcurrant, Citrus Cocktail, Red Apple, Sweet Pea, Freesia, Jasmine, Rose, Raspberry, Musky Notes, Sandalwood, Dry Amber) sounded really intriguing. I was imagining a mix between Comptoir Sud Pacifique’s Mora Bella and Bath & Body Works’ Sweet Pea fragrances - both of which are favorites of mine - and I wasn’t disappointed. I’ve been wearing my sample of Moon Sparkle for about an hour now, and it’s really pleasant… unique, light, fruity with a hint of creamy musk. I may have to invest in a full-size bottle, we’ll see.

So, if you want your own free sample, just fill out the form here at Escada’s website. They’ll send you a cute postcard with one of those little towelettes moistened with the fragrance attached - enough for one or two applications. Enjoy!

A lot of people are always really surprised when they find out that I’ve actually used pay day loan services before - it seems like the general consensus is that any cash advance service (other than credit cards, obviously) is too good to be true, and thus a scam. Obviously, always do your research first - a quick Google of ANY online merchant should always be a prerequisite to giving them your information, in my opinion - but know that many of these services are completely legit and employ people who actually WANT to help you. I actually got into a financial bind about a year ago (one of my pets had a violent allergic reaction to their flea medication and racked up some SERIOUS vet bills - so um, yeah, don’t ever use BioSpot, okay?) and I ended up borrowing some money from an online cash advance website. Not only did they completely save my butt, but everything was extremely straightforward and easy. Yeah, you have to pay them back the amount you borrowed plus a service fee, but in my case it wasn’t even that bad - like $15 on top of the money I’d borrowed.

I was talking to one of my friends about my experience with this, and it dawned on me that a lot of people could probably use the knowledge that not only do these kind of services exist, they actually work… and work well. Obviously, you don’t want to end up reliant on borrowing - it’s the same principle as avoiding credit card debt, don’t spend money frivolously and only borrow when it’s necessary - but if you use these services smartly and at the appropriate times, they’re fantastic. Especially for young people like me who may be in college or living check to check; if an emergency pops up and you don’t have family to bail you out, cash advance loans are seriously amazing. So I just wanted to put my experience out there, so that some of you reading who may end up in a financial scrape would know that many of these places ARE good, reliable places to turn for help when you’re in need.

I don’t know how many of you run your own business, but if you’re in the market for a good logo design website, you’re in luck. I found this website earlier, while I was toying with the idea of getting business cards made up for one of my other websites to leave in relevant stores as a kind of viral marketing tool (and to enter those free lunch drawings you always see, ha). I had a LOT of fun playing around with the various customizations that LogoYes offers. Seriously, they have countless design styles and pre-made logos for you to choose from - everything from a bowl of nuts to an atom to the cute pink Hawaiian lei that I ended up choosing for my own card mock-up. You can see the design that I came up with below (click to enlarge the image):

I love it! Obviously, I edited out my real information, but the basic idea and look remains the same. The entire process took me a whopping two and a half minutes, and the generator was impressively easy to use without limiting your creativity at all. There were literally thousands of variations for me to choose from… typeface, colors, alignment, creatives, overall style, layout, and on and on and on. You really can create almost anything you have pictured in your head with this website, which is why I’m so excited about it - as most of you know, I make my living running websites, and new ways to find traffic and word-of-mouth advertising is HUGE in my industry. I’m planning on making these business cards for each of my websites to help in offline promotions… and I have high hopes about the potential of this marketing tactic.

Sorry to nerd out on y’all a bit (I really am a total marketing/advertising geek), but this kind of stuff makes me feel all motivated… like I’m on my way to becoming a mini web mogul, with the aid of my amazing personalized business cards, haha. But I figured I should pass on the info, in case any of the other webmasters/business owners that read POSHVICE (I know there’s a few of you out there) want to try this out as well. Thank me later!

For someone as hopelessly addicted to online shopping as I am, you can be sure that I’ve investigated quite a few of those “rewards for shopping” programs - whether it’s a website or a specific credit card. Right now, I’m trying to save up for a trip to Las Vegas with my boyfriend - we want to celebrate my birthday there this year. So I’ve been poking around the web, looking for a service that’ll help me with scoring some free air miles while letting me shop for spring fashion, woman clothes, and/or sexy shoes… I mean, what’s the point of getting air miles & going to Vegas if I don’t look cute while I’m there, right?

I found the Air Miles Shops website earlier this evening, and after browsing it for awhile… I’m really impressed. They’ve got a program set up where you can earn air miles for shopping at TONS of different online stores - including personal favorites of mine like Victoria’s Secret, Sephora, Bluefly, and Amazon. Considering that I do the bulk of my shopping online and order from Amazon and Sephora like it’s my job (Amazon multiple times a month and Sephora once or twice every month or so), this is a really cool find & will greatly help me towards my goal of getting to play in Vegas this summer!

I seriously worship fragrances. When it comes to shopping, I love buying just about anything - shades of Sophie Kinsella, here - but nothing can grab my interest like a good scent. With that in mind, here goes the first of what is probably many perfume-centric posts & reviews!

I tend to be really picky and sensitive to fragrance - actually, quite a few of my friends swear that I have an overdeveloped sense of smell! I’ll notice weird odors way before anybody else, and I’m usually able to name what perfume a passerby has on just by them walking past me. I also notice when certain brands have a sort of “base” scent that they use in all of their fragrances. For example, Chanel. While a lot of their scents are hugely different - No. 5 and Chance are worlds apart - there’s something in the notes that IS very similar and broadcasts loud and clear that you’re wearing one of dear Coco’s creations (or Karl’s… or, more realistically, whoever the perfumer that they’ve hired is). For me, scent and our sense of smell is really complex, evocative, and intriguing.

I’ve had a few people ask me how exactly I manage to afford & find so many of the unique scents that make up my fragrance “closet”. I tend to really dislike scents that smell typically “perfume-y” to me, which eliminates a LOT of the current big-name, department store brands. Chanel being an obvious exception; Chance was my signature for awhile. But for the most part, I prefer to find & try smaller brands that produce quirkier and more standalone fragrances - Eau de Generic Club Girl is so not my thing.

So where do I tend to prowl for my next big fragrance find? I’ve got a few regular haunts - places where I not only find new scents, but am able to buy them (or at least sample them) as well.

First and foremost, the Sephora Fragrance Department is amazing. They have a fantastic range of products and don’t solely sell the big name brands (though you will find those as well, of course) and many of the smaller “boutique” lines get deeply discounted every so often - I managed to score a full-size of my current obsession, La Maison de la Vanille’s Vanille Noir de Mexique, for only $10 last month! I prefer to shop via the Sephora @ Amazon store, because Amazon features reviews and more comprehensive listings than the main Sephora website.

I’m also fond of La Creme Beauty - the woman who runs this small e-boutique dedicated almost entirely to perfumes & candles has AMAZING taste. She stocks fantastic “smaller” lines like Voluspa, Star Boutique, Serendipity 3, and La Luz at seriously affordable prices… but if you’re looking for luxury, she’s got a couple of heavy hitters like Serge Lutens and Yosh, as well. There’s also a sample program if you can’t decide between a few scents, which I’ve used quite a few times. Shipping & packaging from La Creme is always fast & fantastic - I really recommend this place.

Another amazing fragrance e-tailer is the pricier Lucky Scent. This is the one that I see featured in the beauty/shopping magazines (think Allure, Lucky, etc), and with good reason - their selection is INSANE, and they let their customers submit fragrance reviews so you get a really good idea of how accurate the scent descriptions REALLY are, as well as the lasting power and overall scent quality. Like LCB, they also have a sample program, so you can try out the current trendy/celebrity-worshipped scents like Kai, Pilar & Lucy, or Child without too much cash or commitment.

If you want to go more high-market, there’s Aedes - the online king of expensive fragrances. Creed, Annick Goutal, Etro (who makes one of my all-time favorite scents, Palais Jamais), Diptyque, Santa Maria Novella, People Of The Labyrinths… this is where you get the ultra-luxurious, $200/bottle fragrances you read about in Vogue or W, basically.

If you’re as picky as I am when it comes to scents (it’s a very rare fragrance that I love long enough to use an entire bottle, quite frankly), getting decants or samples is a really good idea. The two best avenues for this kind of thing are the obvious eBay (many sellers actually make their living by simply buying expensive scents and selling decants to those of us who don’t want to commit to a huge bottle) and the fantastic Makeupalley, where you can “swap” your old fragrances with other beauty-obsessed surfers (MUA also features a fragrance-focused message board - love it!).

That’s all for now, but stay tuned… I have quite a few perfume reviews & the like coming up soon!

I really can’t even pretend that I’m a wine connoisseur of any sort (although I wish I was, I recently read an article about sommeliers making over $150k yearly - jeez), but I do thoroughly enjoy a good glass of Merlot or Beaujolais from time to time. Lately, I’ve been thinking about trying to learn a bit more about wines & training my palate a bit more to recognize all the unique flavors that makes each wine different. I’ve thrown wine parties before, but it was more just because I needed a change of pace from all the college campus beer-beer-beer parties I usually frequent.

To be completely honest, part of my desire to become more well-versed in wines is so I can have an excuse to go shopping for wine racks - I’ve always liked the aesthetic of the dark wooden wine racks that I see in stores. It really fits in with the personal sense of style that my dream home would embody: all dark, luxe woods and clean, sophisticated lines. Like a posh ski lodge, basically. I would really love a few of these style racks in a dark, mahogany stain. Of course, they’d probably be stocked with wines that are nowhere near extravagant (hello, Charles Shaw is awesome), but at least they’d LOOK amazing.

I am SO imagining finishing my basement right now and using the little alcove beneath the stairs as a miniature wine cellar right now.

Okay y’all… I need your help. The BF’s father has a birthday coming up, and he’s an avid golfer… problem is, I know next to nothing about golf, and my boyfriend is the same way. His mom suggested that we buy him some new golf clubs/accessories, but even she doesn’t know what types or brands or whatever would be best. Eek! So I’ve been reading around the web and asking some of my more preppy friends, and most of them have been directing me towards Callaway irons… is this a good choice? Why or why not? If anyone has any recommendations or opinions… we are in severe need of aid, so comment away!

I’ve been devoted to my same red Dooney & Bourke Wayfarer bag for multiple seasons now - it’s just so timeless, gorgeous, and the perfect size. Unfortunately, after so much use, it’s starting to show its age - so, just in time for spring, I’m on the prowl for a new handbag. Here are some contenders.

I’m into green (both the color and the lifestyle), and this bag from quirky e-tailers Fred Flare is both adorable (pandas!) and charitable: a portion of all the proceeds from the sale of this bag are donated to the World Wildlife Fund. I’m down with that. Plus, I figure this style of tote is a must-have for those days when you’re rocking the super-casual, summery look - flip flops & jeans, y’know? And as a bonus, the tote is big enough that it can double as an earth-friendly grocery bag in place of paper or plastic. Also, today only: use the coupon code GREEN at checkout for 25% off your entire purchase. Ends today at midnight!

On the pricier end of the shopping spectrum, we have this divine canvas tote from handbag mega-name Coach. I love the combination of pastel pinks & cocoa browns, probably because it reminds me of Neopolitan candies and ice cream - it’s always been one of my favorite color schemes. I’m also seriously digging on the equestrian-inspired horse-drawn carriage logo. Very preppy/ladies who lunch, and I mean that in the best possible way. It’s WASP-ish without being too stuffy and old - and to me, at least, it just positively screams warm weather. The most expensive of the bags featured today, the Bleecker clocks in at $298.

The Emerald Eye Clutch from Baby Phat is strictly for the most glam of girls among us: luxe patent leather and a silver metal logo embossed with a cheetah makes this clutch seriously unique. I’m so tempted to make a “Julie Cooper, Urban Cougar” joke, because you KNOW she’d be all about this clutch when it came to a night out on the town… and on the prowl. This sexy clutch will run you $89 at babyphat.com, if you’re interested.

Returning to the more casual & daytime spring/summer look, I really love this sweet blue seersucker clutch from Amici Accessories. It’s perfect for those sunny days where you’re not seriously dressy, but not quite casual enough for just a canvas tote bag. And how cute is that big knotted bow? At only $26, this is an absolute steal.

Another attention-grabbing bag for a night out - the Candy Girl Signature Mini Hobo, also by Baby Phat. I’m usually not really big on metallics, but something about this bag does it in such a way that I actually dig on it. Plus, it kind of reminds me of Jillian Lewis’ design for the WWE Divas challenge on Project Runway, and I love me some Jillian. But yeah, this strikes me as a really good bag for a night at the clubs - cute, fun, but with a little bit of luxe to keep it evening-appropriate. And it won’t break the bank at only $49 - also available from babyphat.com, obviously.

Last but certainly not least, another sweet tote perfect for the spring and summer. I’ve always been a big fan of lace, when used in moderation - it reminds me of growing up in Southern California, because of the sort of handmade Mexican feel it can lend to an accessory. I don’t know, that might be an association that’s unique to me because of where I was raised, but regardless… I love this bag. Supposedly it also doubles as a clutch when you fold it, thus why it’s called the Convertible Lace Tote - very clever. Not a bad purchase for only $29.50 from Alloy - a catalogue I remember looking at back in high school! I guess some tastes don’t always change, huh?

That’s it for now… hope y’all enjoyed my random tour of possible additions to my spring & summer accessory rack, and feel free to comment with your opinions & recommendations!

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I’m probably COMPLETELY behind the times here, but since I just recently bought my first mp3 player (well, technically it’s my second - the first ended up being so buggy and incompatible with my computer that I was never able to use it), the world of podcasts and the iTunes store wasn’t really anything I paid much attention to until now. But now that I have my adorable little hot pink Creative Zen Stone, I’ve been seeing what sort of downloadable content is out there to help keep me entertained while I’m on the treadmill - I’m extremely ADD, and sometimes music just doesn’t cut it & I need more distraction to keep from getting bored mid-workout.

My favorite discovery is iTunes U, which allows you to download podcasts of college courses & lectures completely free of charge. And the schools involved are some heavy hitters - MIT, Stanford, and UC Berkeley are just a few of the universities posting their courses for public consumption.

I’m kind of an sucker for astronomy & classical history, so I’ve been really enjoying being able to download & experience lectures on the subjects from some of the best minds in those fields. I’m currently taking a break from school because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life & felt that I was wasting money with my “Undecided” sophomore status, so being able to listen to these courses for free is really helping me figure out what exactly I should go back to school for - without all the expense & commitment of bouncing around from major to major. So if anyone else is in the same sort of aimless education boat that I’m in - or if you just dig learning new things - definitely, definitely, definitely check out iTunes U!

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I don’t think I mentioned this previously, but the boyfriend and I have a sort of dream/goal to move to Las Vegas in the next few years… believe it or not, the cost of living is still pretty cheap there, and it’s close to a lot of my family and friends (I used to be a West Coast girl)… as well, both of our jobs could seamlessly transition there (obviously I can really work from anywhere with internet access, but my industry DOES have lots of events/conventions in Vegas)… and of course, there’s the gambling.

As I expressed earlier, I’m currently researching online casino websites. That may sound completely weird, but as much as I want to try my luck at online gambling… I really want to do it in a responsible (well… as responsible as gambling can be) way. This means that looking into reviews & ratings of all the various online casino services is probably the best route, right? But yeah, I figure I should get myself schooled & primed via the online casino scene first, before we make the big move to LV & I’m suddenly trying my luck against the big guns. Plus, it’ll give me a chance to practice my poker face, which it admittedly horrible… er, with that in might… maybe online gambling is my safest bet.

I’m part of an e-mail list that sends out constant freebie notices; I figured I’d start putting together a monthly (possibly bi-monthly, who knows) post full of the most recent & awesome-sounding freebie offers that end up in my mailbox. Most of these just require an ACTIVE e-mail address, though I’d recommend getting an email address dedicated solely to freebie offers… they do tend to generate spam, which sucks… but hey, free stuff.

Free Almay Lipstick - A fantastic female targeted offer. Surfers who participate in this campaign can receive a free sample of Almay Hydracolor Lipstick. Email address required.

$200 K-Mart Gift Card - Surfers who participate in this campaign can receive a free $200 Kmart Gift Card. Email address required.

Turbo Tax Software - It’s tax season again. Surfers who participate in this campaign can receive Turbo Tax Software free. Email address required.

$250 Old Navy Gift Card - Surfers who participate in this campaign can receive a free $250 Old Navy Gift Card. Email address is required.

Maybelline Volum’ Mascara - This is for a free sample of Maybelline Volum’ Mascara. Two-page sign up form.

L’Oreal Glam Shine - Get shiney, kissable lips. This offer is for a free sample of L’Oreal Glam Shine lipgloss.

12-IN-One Multi-Vitamins - Not getting enough vitamins in your life? This offer is for a risk free 30 day trial of the 12-IN-One soft gel multi-vitamin. Nutrients include Vitamin A, C, E, and all the B’s, Calcium, Omega-3 and much more. Cost to the consumer is $7.95 for S&H [EDIT - It just dawned on me that these are by the guys who make Irwin Naturals… I’ve used supplements from them before & been really happy].

Wired Magazine Subscription - For your completely free subscription to Wired Magazine magazine without commitments of any kind, simply fill in your information below. Note a valid email address is required as a confirmation email will be sent to you. USA only.

Godiva Chocolate - Indulge your sweet tooth. Surfers who sign-up for this offer can get free Godiva Chocolates.

Revlon Colorstay Lipcolor - Surfers who sign-up to this offer can get a sample of Revlon Colorstay smooth and soft lipcolor. Two-page sign up form required.

FINAL THOUGHT: I gotcha HDMI cables right here.

I recently upgraded to my very own dedicated server, as I was having problems with my sites disappearing when the mysql databases would overload. My hosting service claimed that moving from a virtual to a dedicated would eliminate the problem. I’ve been on my dedicated for a little over two months now, and it’s unfortunate to say but… there have still been problems. My sites have still gone down for unexplained reasons, and even when it’d get fixed, it was still like pulling teeth trying to get my hosting company to explain WHY I was having downtime in the first place. At one point, I was on hold for OVER AN HOUR while the tech “worked on finding what happened” until I finally gave up and hung up.

Needless to say, I’ve since been on the lookout & reading reviews in an attempt to find the best web hosting company. Right now I’m paying $100 a month, and while that’s pretty moderate for a dedicated server, it’s not acceptable for my websites to randomly vanish every so often. I make my living by running websites, so finding the best web hosting for my needs is crucial.

I recently found this review of a few big-name hosting companies (visit site), and it seems like Kaushal is pretty happy with Host Monster thus far, so I’ll definitely be looking into their prices & services. Anyone else have any good suggestions for affordable, reliable dedicated hosting providers?

Earlier today, my boyfriend & I got into a discussion about getting another car, and steps we would take to keep said car looking shiny & new. Besides the obvious regular carwashes & waxes and such, I brought up one car accessory that it seems like a lot of people forget about: the car cover.

We live in Ohio, where the weather can go from baking heat & sunshine to freezing rain & hail within an hour. Environmental damage and the like is really common around here, especially in the city, since most people don’t have garages and thus have to park on the streets, exposing their cars to the whims of the elements. So I’m thinking that this could be a really necessary addition to “Project: Keeping The New Car In Good Condition”. Hopefully I’ll find a decent cover that looks cute, too… no plain gray blah sheets for me!

I hate most foundation. It’s usually heavy, clogs your pores, and can look really cakey if not applied just right. So when I was recently searching for a new foundation, I looked into mineral makeup. It’s extremely popular right now, mostly because it’s supposedly good for your skin, doesn’t cause breakouts, and looks extremely natural while providing amazing coverage.

I was told by almost everyone that I asked that the way to go was Everyday Minerals. Reason being not only that their products have a great reputation, but for new customers, they offer a free sample kit - just pay $3.65 in shipping and you get substantial samples of three foundation shades, one blush shade, and one concealer shade.

The best part is that what shades you receive is completely up to you - so you can figure out what works with your skin tone, but don’t have to try out the generic “light, medium, dark” samples that most companies give out. I ended up deciding that a blend of Cool Medium & Golden Olive works best for my skintone. You can also choose which formula you need for your skintone: Semi-Matte, Matte, Intensive, or Original Glo. I personally find the Original Glo to be my favorite, but I do have some samples of the Intensive formula for when I need more coverage.

All in all, I’m really happy with Everyday Minerals and recently ordered full-sizes of both the foundation shades I use and the Sunshine concealer (it’s wonderful for brightening the undereye area). The coverage is great, the finish is silky-smooth, and it looks natural and not at all cakey. If you’re in the market for new makeup, this is definitely an offer to take advantage of.

FINAL THOUGHT: Need some maternity clothes?

Sometimes it really blows my mind that I’m not a kid anymore - I remember how old twenty-three used to seem when I was in high school, and I sort of figured I’d have it all together by then. Now here I am at twenty-three years old, and it still surprises me when I catch myself doing the things I always classed as 100% grown-up… adult issues that I thought it would have to be “forever” until I really had to actively think about.

What prompted this train of thought? I was just surfing and checking out life insurance quotes - since I am, in fact, my household’s primary breadwinner, it dawned on me the other day that life insurance may not be such a bad thing to look into. Of course, I’m hoping to life a long and full life - but things happen. I may only be in my twenties, but I can name at least five people that were my age when they died. It’s very sobering to think about.

So yeah, life insurance. I realized that I actually knew NOTHING about it other than the fact that it existed, and that’s really not very financially responsible of me. As I’ve noted in a few of my other posts, I’m really trying to become good with money and have all my bases covered… whether it’s by building credit, consolidating debt, or looking into life insurance.

Hopefully I didn’t depress anybody too much - I just felt that this was an important topic, and I know that many of my readers are in my age group… do any of you have life insurance? How much do you pay? When did you decide it was time to get it, or if you don’t have it already, when are you planning on getting it, if ever? I’m just really curious as to what the norm is.

If you haven’t been able to tell yet, I’m a total Sephora addict! My weaknesses tend to be skincare and fragrances, and because of this I signed up for their “Beauty Insider” newsletter & thus I get lots of coupon codes e-mailed to me. I thought it’d be a nice thing to share some of the recent promos with y’all, so here goes:

ADVANCED: Enter this code at checkout, and you’ll score a .25 fl oz deluxe sample of the new Advanced Eye Area Therapy from Perricone. That’s a $48 value, considering that the full-size is .5 fl oz and retails for a whopping $95 - so if you need a new eye cream, get on this promo ASAP! I just got my sample a few days ago and a little goes a long, long, long way.

GLOSSRING: Entering this code will net you a silver lip gloss ring, with a smoky quartz-esque stone that flips open to reveal a shimmery bubblegum pink lip gloss. Supposedly a $30 value… it says with any purchase, but be aware that I had to spend $50 before it would let me use the code. But still, it’s a nice freebie.

FREE SAMPLES: No code for this, just make sure to check the three free samples you’d like before you checkout! The selection of samples is constantly changing, and sometimes they’re quite generous.

BOSCIA: This code only works if you are already purchasing Boscia’s Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment & their Green Tea Blotting Linens. If you are, the code grants you a travel size of their Oil-Free Daily Hydration SPF 15 Moisturizer. I recently tried a few Boscia samples, and I was really impressed, so I’m planning on taking advantage of this deal soon.

STELLA MCCARTNEY PROMO BAG: Not a coupon code, but this is a limited time promotion - so if you’ve been wanting to try Stella’s new all-natural skincare line (named CARE), now is the time. The Stella Tote Bag Set includes a Sephora-exclusive, 100% organic cotton shopper bag, packed with full size CARE by Stella McCartney 5 Benefits Cream & a .33 oz Stella Eau de Parfum Travel Roll-On. A $190 value for $90… not bad.

That’s all for now, though feel free to comment with any codes I may have missed & I’ll edit them into the post. Happy shopping!

FINAL THOUGHT: Click for drug treatment.

I am a complete and utter insomniac. I pretty much can’t sleep without the aid of sleeping pills, and even those only work part of the time. So, as you can probably imagine, I end up spending a lot of time scouring the internet for ways to amuse myself in the dead of night. Whether it’s scaring myself silly by reading ghost stories or surfing multiple message boards, I’m constantly on the lookout for some new way to pass the time.

Luckily for me, last night I ended up at this place that reviews online casino websites. I’d always been curious about internet gambling, mostly because I used to date a guy who was REALLY good at it and managed to actually support himself quite comfortably via his winnings. I tend to be a really lucky person when it comes to games of chance and the like (the first time I ever played poker, I won $450) and always wondered if that luck would carry over into cyberspace.

So finding this list of online casino websites has kind of rekindled that spark of interest I had in giving online gambling a shot… I really like that the website offers both user and editor reviews, features a list of the best online casino by player votes, and gives you a rundown of all the basic info about each website . They also have FAQ’s and a beginner’s guide to get you started, which is exactly what I needed. I’m really excited to give a few of these sites a try, and see if this will be a successful, fun, and productive way to wile away the wee hours.