TOC'S Buttered Cookies

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TOC'S Buttered Cookies 
 1.00%  Cookie Butter (SC) (WF)     0.50% Golden Butter (CAP)     3.00%  Sugar Cookie v2 (CAP)     3.00%  Vanilla Custard II (TPA)   
Flavor total: 7.5% Remember to rate it at: http://tjek.nu/r/zJLL

Vaping Crimson Live Tonight on YouTube 10 PM CST

Join us tonight live on YouTube tonight 10 PM CST (8 PST, 9 MST, and 11 EST) www.youtube.com/c/vapingcrimson  join in the fun as we celebrate our incredible sponsors and talk about vaping.

Battery Safety

When it comes to battery safety, this is not a topic we take lightly at Vaping Crimson.  Contrary to what the media likes to tell you, injuries you've seen connected to vaping were from user error.  It's VERY important to know how to maintain and understand how to use batteries correctly and to use a regulated device that knows when the power source is sufficient or overloading a device.  Don't use mechanical mods, yes we went there, there are too many inexperienced users out there playing with things they don't understand.  At Vaping Crimson we believe being safe is the number one concern for all people vaping, therefore we do not suggest EVER using a non-regulated mod.  I won't apologize for that stance so if it's against your opinion, that's your choice, not ours.

With that opinion out of the way, how can you make sure that your batteries are safe to use, charged correctly, and rested enough to put into your REGULATED device?   First, make sure you buy your batteries from a reputable source, we prefer IMR for that.   Make sure you read the manual for your device and understand what type of battery it needs.  Inspect your batteries for any signs of wear and tear and if you notice small tears, DO NOT USE that battery until you have changed the battery wrap or purchased a new set.  Period!  End of story. 

Allow your batteries to charge fully then rest (do not use them) for eight hours after charging.  Yes, you will need extra batteries on hand to do this, and yes it is worth it.  A fresh, fully charged battery, is a source of power, that power needs time to rest before placing it inside your regulated device.  Mark your batteries immediately after bringing them home if your device takes two (or more) and keep those same two batteries together for every use.  By marking, I do not mean tear them, I mean use a sharpie to write a number on them that goes with the other one.  They are now married and shall forever live together in battery matrimony.

Batteries should NEVER be kept outside of a case (unless they are inside your device).  A battery case will stop any shorts that may happen when put next to coins or other objects.  The last thing you want is loose batteries in your pocket, purse, or anywhere else, they ARE a power source and should be treated with respect to keep you safe.   DO NOT use batteries if they are hot!  Yes, batteries may get warm but should NEVER be hot. If your battery is hot, put it in a safe place where you can be sure if it vents it won't harm you, or anyone (thing) around you. 

Batteries HATE extreme temperatures.  Keep them away from cold or hot exposure.  If you wouldn't want your pet or child exposed to a certain temperature, then don't expose your battery to it. Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface need to be inspected for wear and tear.  If in doubt, replace!  Replace your batteries after one year or before if you notice them not charging like they did when new, or they are taking a longer time frame to charge.  Erring on the side of caution is always the smart idea when it comes to battery safety.

Working with batteries can be safe as long as you take the time to understand them.  Use these tips above and you'll have a better understanding of how to safely use batteries in your regulated device. 

Gypsy Eliquid Review

The eliquid from this review was sent to us by www.eliquid.com and you can purchase the entire Gypsy line at https://www.eliquid.com/collections/vendors?q=Gypsy%20Juice The gypsy line comes in 0-12 nic and 80/20.

Live tonight with Vaping Crimson

Live Wednesday Night at 9 PM CST (10 EST, 7 PT, 8 MT)

We'll be live tonight and doing our giveaway for the Kaos Spectrum (If you haven't entered visit our Facebook page before the stream to be eligible www.facebook.com/vapingcrimson).  We'll also have giveaways from our incredible sponsors listed below, so make sure to stop in!

Nocturne Vapors:  nocturnevapors.com
Higgy Cigs: higgycigs.com
Stash Eliquid: stasheliquids.com
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Please remember you have to be on the YouTube channel to be a part of the live chat and giveaways.

Vaping 101 Education

What the heck are OHMS?

Battery Safety and Why It’s Important

Vaping Terminology 101
Beginners Guide to Vaping

My Vaping Story

When you're ready to quit, I'm here for you!

Stop Making Excuses and Pick Up That Vape!

There's never going to be a better time to quit, than right now!  You know smoking is horrible for you.  If you can afford a carton of cigarettes, you can afford a new mod and e-liquid to get you started.  I hear these excuses all the time:  I've tried to quit with other things before, this will never work for me, I don't have the willpower to quit, it's too expensive to try vaping.  Those excuses will land you in an early grave eventually, so tell yourself right now I'm going to quit by vaping!  Once you have that firmly set in your mind, make it happen!

You don't need some fancy new mod to begin your journey.  Vape shops have to make a profit, but you can find your starter kit online, paying no more than you would for that carton of cigarettes you've been purchasing every week!  You owe it to yourself and those that love you, to be around for years to come, stop letting those cigarettes cost you your life because you deserve better!

The new starter kit from Aspire is $39.99 (tank and mod) https://vapenw.com/start-kit/aspire-zelos-50w it's the perfect setup for a beginner and affordable to boot!  If you can't afford that, then try the eLeaf Icare for $17.90 here https://vapenw.com/eleaf-icare-mini-pcc-charger that's a budget way to start vaping and leave those stinking cigarettes behind.  Pair either of those up with an e-liquid with a nicotine level that will meet your cravings, and the only thing not stopping you from smoking is you!

If you're serious about quitting, then this is the answer you've been waiting for!  I know because I smoked 30+ years and quit easily by vaping.  All those nights of coughing or days of not being able to walk up a flight of stairs from being out of breath can be behind you!  Do your lungs a favor, and make the switch.  Not only did I quit smoking, but so did my mother.  Every excuse in the world isn't going to help you kick that habit!  You have to make up your mind to do it and then take the next step.  I believe in you!  I believe in vaping!  It's time you put those cigarettes down for good and become an ex-smoker.

Both of the kits listed above are mouth to lung kits.  Basically, that means you pull the vapor into your mouth then into your lungs, which is going to be very familiar to you as a smoker.  I don't recommend sub ohm (pulling directly into your lungs) tanks for a beginner, and I believe that's why some new people fail at vaping.  I don't think you need to go out and spend a hundred dollars for a starter kit either.  Let's get you off the cigarettes and you can worry about getting fancy later!

The nicotine level you need to fulfill your cravings is going to vary.  Since we are using a mouth to lung tank we can start at higher nicotine levels and gradually work our way down later.  This is a guide, you'll soon be able to judge what your body needs.  For a heavy smoker (two packs a day or more) you may need to start at 18 or 24mg of nicotine in your liquid (check out www.higgycigs.com because they still carry those levels of nicotine for new vapers) A pack a day smoker, you'd probably be fine with 12 mg of nicotine to begin with.  Half a pack a day smoker?  6 mg of nicotine.  This is a guideline only!  If you find yourself craving to light up, get a nicotine level higher to satiate those cravings.  DO NOT LIGHT UP THAT CIGARETTE!  Anytime you feel like lighting up, turn to your vaping mod instead.  It took you years to make smoking a habit, give yourself a few weeks of only vaping to make that habit stick!

I used a tobacco flavored e-liquid for the first few weeks of vaping to help me trick my brain into thinking I was still smoking.  It worked for me, but that may not be your thing.  This is why I think it's so important that vape shops offer small sample bottles of e-liquid.  A few places still do this!  www.higgycigs.com and www.goodlifevapor.com are a few I know of.   Try the tobacco flavor and if it doesn't make you happy, try some different flavors.  It's about what YOU like and what helps you not to smoke.  I've met several new vapors that enjoy fruit or bakery e-liquids, again all about your personal tastes.

I don't want to see YOU become another victim of big tobacco!  I'm always available if you need help starting on this journey of vaping.  You can leave me a message on this blog post, find me on facebook (www.facebook.com/vapingcrimson) or friend me on twitter @MichelleHughes_ I'm here to support you!  If I don't have the answers, I will personally find someone that does.  You've got this!  Stop making excuses and pick up that vape!!!!

Higgy Pumpkin Pie Review

Okay.  It's fall which means it's time for my favorite flavor of the season, PUMPKIN Pie.  Today I'm reviewing HiggyCigs Pumpkin Pie at 50/50 Vg/Pg with 6 nic.  Holy Pumpkin Pie, they've hit this flavor right on the nose and I'm going to go grab it in a huge bottle because this is right on the money.  We got the pumpkin, the crust, and the whip cream with a subtle blend of pumpkin spice that doesn't take over the blend.  I feel like I'm eating pumpkin pie!  I'm so in love right now!  So yeah, I'm that girl, the one that goes insane over pumpkin anything in the fall, but that also makes me picky because I want the vape to taste like the real thing.  HiggyCigs knocks it out of the park and you've got a customer for life on this flavor!  If you want to pick it up, head over to HiggyCigs Pumpkin Pie and grab the biggest bottle you can get, I am!  This one comes in 0 to 24 nic and varying levels of VG, so get it how you want it.  I'm off to vape the entire bottles so see you on flipside!

Black Note Tobacco Vaping Liquid

Top 3 Benefits of Vaping Real Tobacco E-Juice

Choosing to vape can be an easy decision. The tough part hits when it comes to choosing the perfect e-juice flavor. With thousands of e-cig liquid flavors on the market, your first inclination may be to go with a flavor you’ve long enjoyed, such as strawberry milkshake, chocolate malted, or even blueberry pancakes. But before you start vaping the same kind of flavors you usually eat, you may want to step back and consider real tobacco e-juice and e-cig liquid. Here’s why.

Doesn’t Taste Like Dessert

Strawberry, chocolate and blueberry are fine – for dessert. When you’re looking for an alternative to smoking tobacco, however, you may be better off sticking with something that tastes like, well, tobacco. You’ll find vaping with tobacco e-juice can more effectively sate the cravings for cigarettes – and provide an even better tobacco taste than cigarettes do.

That’s because real tobacco e-cig liquid often contains high-end tobacco and not the mishmash of tobacco remnants found in cigarettes. Tobacco e-juice also doesn’t come riddled with the more than 4,000 chemicals you inhale when you light up a cigarette. Authentic tobacco flavor is one of the reasons people say they’re reluctant to give up cigarettes, and real tobacco e-liquid can take care of that issue while providing a superior tobacco experience.

Contains Only Ingredients You Can Pronounce

The base ingredients in e-liquids are propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG), which contribute to the flavor, throat hit and vapor production. Opt for real tobacco e-juice and the list of chemical additives stops there. Real tobacco e-cig liquid relies on tobacco plant extract for its flavoring, which means it doesn’t need to include artificial flavors, colors and other additives you often find in synthetic vaping liquids.

In addition to providing a purer taste, the lack of copious chemical additives results in a cleaner hit on your vaping device. That means you’ll avoid that grimy gunk factor that results from a buildup of extra ingredients that like to clog up atomizers and coils.

Comes in Different Blends to Suit Your Taste

If you’re the type of vaper who likes to switch among a variety of flavors, real tobacco e-juice has you covered there, too. Several companies make naturally extracted tobacco e-liquid, and each company’s flavors are going to vary.

Land on a specific vaping liquid company you particularly adore, and you may likewise find it offers different tobacco blends to suit your taste in general, or even your taste of the day. Go for a blend that’s bright and airy, smoky and peppery, or nutty and earthy – all tastes derived from real tobacco.

Once you realize the benefits and remarkable taste real tobacco e-juice has to offer, your synthetic e-liquid flavors may seem a shade less delicious than they once did. And even if don’t want to give up your synthetic e-juice flavors entirely, you can always add real tobacco e-juice to your regular lineup as an extra-special treat.

Content Provided By:  Ethan Parsa

Discover more about Black Note Tobacco Vaping Liquid by visiting their websites.

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Snowwolf VFeng Unboxing Review

Check out the Specs on the Snowwolf website

This was my first video review and I missed a few key points, which is why I put the link above for the product description.  Like I said in the video, I'd been wanting this gorgeous mod from the first moment I saw it, and it didn't disappoint when it arrived in my hands.  I love this beautiful mod, and it's the second Snowwolf I've owned.  

Interview with Halo

Who originally founded Halo?

Jeff Stamler and Jason “Jay” Del Giudice saw an opportunity while looking at online electronic cigarette forums, where many smokers went looking for guidance on what was then a very new product. Realizing both the future commercial and harm reduction potential of e-cigarettes, the two New Jersey entrepreneurs decided e-liquids would be their business. They opened in 2009.

What was the goal for Halo when the company was first formed?

There were very few rules in the early days of the vaping industry. Halo set out to establish industry standards — and with a high bar. The idea was to create a quality product that would be a better alternative for those who smoke traditional combustible tobacco cigarettes.

What changes has Halo undergone since its conception?

The company has grown from a foundation of two men working in a garage in New Jersey to a major international company selling in more than 90 countries. We have a headquarters in Trinity, Florida, and a 110,000-square-foot production and distribution facility in Gainesville, Florida. In 2015, we also opened our European headquarters in the Netherlands and offices in England.

How is Halo working to educate the public on the safety of vaping?

Our e-liquids have been independently lab tested, and we’ve always made those test results freely available to the public on our websites. These tests show our products to be free of the harmful ingredients some people associate with vaping.

Since our inception, we’ve continually sharpened our focus on saving the lives of smokers; that message is now at the core of everything we do. We want to help save a billion lives — the number of smokers in the world — and we’re going to do it by introducing smokers to a demonstrably less harmful product.

How did Halo come up with such great tasting e-liquid?

We start by sourcing all of our e-liquid ingredients exclusively from trusted domestic manufacturers. From there, testing, testing, and more testing help ensure that our e-liquids are both delicious and of the highest quality.

What does Halo offer the new vaper?

We give smokers who are looking to switch to vaping a number of enjoyable and flexible ways to do so. We have a variety of e-liquid flavors to suit all tastes, from tobaccos to menthols to fruits to desserts, as well as a range of vaping devices from novice-friendly cig-a-likes to more advanced hardware. With Halo, new vapers can closely recreate the smoking experience, or go in a completely different direction, depending upon their individual preferences.

Have the regulations the FDA set forth had an impact on Halo?  If so, how?

The most immediate impact they’ve had is to sharply limit how we may describe our product in our marketing materials. This has created the unfortunate consequence of making it more difficult to explain to cigarette smokers that our product can provide the same satisfaction they now enjoy with very few downsides — potentially inspiring them to give up that unquestionably harmful habit.

The premarket application process that the FDA originally laid out with an August 8, 2017 deadline has now been extended by five years. If allowed to stand, this requirement will create a tremendous financial and logistical burden on all vape product manufacturers, including Halo, and many companies may not survive.

What advice do you give to people trying to stop smoking by using Halo products?

We want people to remember that with their tobacco flavors (created with no actual tobacco content), nicotine, and hand-to-mouth component, our products have the potential to take many people off traditional tobacco cigarettes for good. Many, many people, including some who smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for more than 20 years, have seen positive results from making the switch to vaping.

What do you tell people that say vaping is more dangerous than smoking cigarettes?

Our e-liquids only have a few ingredients, and all are approved for human use. Cigarettes have thousands of chemicals. As Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration, said in July 2017, while nicotine is addictive, “it’s exposure to the harmful chemicals that cause disease.”

Where can people go to learn more about Halo?

More information about our company is available at HaloCigs.com, our consumer website, and Nicopure.com, our corporate website.

Banana Slush by Fogworks - Review

Banana Slush by Fogworks - This one didn't cut it for me.  I didn't get the banana, what it tasted like was some form of Koolaid but I couldn't put my finger on which one.  80/20 juice and to be sure I wasn't missing some flavor it was tried at different watts and still, the flavor just wasn't there for me.  To be honest it tasted like vaping pure pg with sweetener added in.  I really hate giving such a bad review, but I will always be honest.  If I had to make a suggestion for this ejuice, it would be to go back to ground zero and start over.  I had to change the coil after testing this one, which always puts me in a bad frame of mind.  If you'd like to try this and form your own opinion (which I always suggest because different flavors for different people) visit:

https://www.fogworks.org/product/banana-slush-30ml-0mg-3mg-6mg/

5150 Review of Psychosis

I decided to hang out with Psychosis today from 5150 Eliquid.  It was a tasty afternoon enjoying the flavor of cheesecake and tangerine.  80/20 Blend which gave great cloud production, but if you know me it's not about clouds it's about the F-L-A-V-O-R and this was a great tasting juice.  The tangerine is not in your face citrus, it's a subtle smooth undertone which pairs really well with the creaminess of the cheesecake.  I don't know what they are doing in the 5150 lab but this is two for two, spot on deliciousness (look back at the Str8tJacket review).  The last orange cream liquid I tried gave me a sore throat, and I'll admit I went into vaping this one with a little trepidation, thankfully it was a fear based on nothing because this was smooth and easy.

My coils loved this one too after vaping on it all day and no gunking.  What I've found with this juice, as well as Str8tJacket is there is a sweetness but it's coming from the flavors not an additive, at least that's how I'm perceiving this.  This has a great mouthfeel, the flavors rest on your palate and makes your taste buds happy.  My normal problem with citrus or melon vapes didn't happen here, you can easily go to another flavor in a tank without the tangerine killing the new eliquid.  My final comment on Psychosis is that it's just what it claims to be a cheesecake and tangerine.  Simple.  Refined,  Elegant.  A true winner.