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Flavor of the Week: Snow Ball Ultimo Vapor E JuiceBrrrrrr…. Oh, hey, how's it going. I'm just here sampling Vapor4Life's Snow Ball Ultimo Vapor E Juice. This 60/40 high-VG peppermint e juice makes you tingle from your tastebuds right down to your fingertips. Talk about an eye-opener. I smoked menthol cigarettes before I started vaping, and my motto was always "The mentholier, the better... read more
Yes, Vaping is Eco FriendlyBy now, you've probably heard a lot about the potential health benefits of vaping instead of smoking, but you might not know that e cigarettes are eco friendly compared to their combustible counterparts. For this special Earth Day 2016 edition of the blog, we're taking a look at how vaping is eco-friendly... read more
What The Recent Amendment Means for Vaping RightsThe vape community was quick to react on Tuesday, April 19, when news broke that the House Appropriations Committee had passed an amendment regarding vaping. Yes, the excitement was justified, but this doesn't mean our work protecting vaping rights is done. First, we need to understand exactly what this recent amendment means for the vaping industry and community as a whole... read more
Flavor of the Week: Chicago Classic Smoke Ultimo Vapor E-JuiceWhen I first switched to vaping from smoking, I mostly stuck with tobacco flavors. I needed something that tasted like a cigarette, and if you've tried our tobacco e juice, you know it really really tastes like a cigarette, but without all the yucky tasting stuff they put in a cigarette... read more
FDA Deeming Regulations Could Snuff Out Vaping, Boost Big TobaccoWhen it comes to the date of finalizing the tobacco deeming regulations, vapers have been nervously puffing away, waiting to see if their alternatives to cigarettes will go up in smoke. First, vapers expected to know something about their future by the end of February. That date has come and gone, and now it seems like Wednesday, April 20 may be the day of reckoning for the FDA tobacco deeming regulations... read more
Flavor of the Week: Candy Crash Ultimo Vapor E JuiceWhen we were coming up for the flavor for Candy Crash Ultimo Vapor E Juice, we were a little stumped. It tastes like a handful of sweet, chewy, fruit-flavored candies, but Candy Handful just didn't sound right. Candy Collision sounded painful. And Candy Force-to-be-Reckoned-with was too long... read more
Quiz: Which E-Juice Flavor are You?You're an e-juice flavor. I bet you had no idea. I, too, was surprised when I found out I was an e-juice flavor, but I'm pretty pumped about it. Spoiler alert: I'm a dessert. What's your dream vacation? A. Driving Cross-Country in the U.S. B. Horseback Riding in New Zealand C... read more
Vapor4Life Flavor of the Week: Barista's Blend Ultimo E JuiceLet's talk coffee. I'm very, very picky about coffee. I'm not snobby (I promise), but I order my lattes with soy milk at 135 degrees. At home I drink my coffee black. In a special cup. I'm not snobby. I just like good coffee (at 135 degrees). I'm the same way about e juice, so when I try a coffee e juice, the standards are ridiculously high... read more
Taking it To the Next Level with New Vape Tanks and Box Mods for SaleHey there, V4L family. I'm writing this from a doctor's office, using WiFi that will not allow me to connect to our website because it is related to tobacco and alcohol. There's no tobacco in e juice. They're scapegoating vaping because it contains nicotine. So do pharmaceutical tobacco harm reduction tools, and I was able to access their website here... read more
Your Vape Horoscope for the Month of VAPE-rilLady Vapentine has polished her crystal tank, vaped up into the stars and come up with some fun vaping horoscopes for the month of VAPE-ril. Look within and see what lies ahead! Capricorn 12/22-1/19 Have you spent most of the year feeling attached to a favorite e juice? That may all change in the month of VAPE-ril, when Venus shifts into your 4th House... read more
V4L Flavor of the Week: Black Cherry E-JuiceThere are few things in life I like more than cherries. I used to go to 24 hour diners and order the cherries they put on top of waffles. I'd just have them serve it with coffee and a spoon. Hold the waffles. When I ordered drinks, I had the bartender put in a minimum of five maraschino cherries —the more cherries the better... read more
Setting the Story Straight: The Truth About E-Cigs in the MediaGoogle "e-cigarettes" or "vaping." I dare you to do it and find a big media outlet that shares the real facts, the real stories. They're few and far between. Big media prefers to share the sensationalist, scare tactic stories. Skewed science? You'll find that. News about taxes and restrictions? You'll find plenty of that... read more
The Five Kinds of Vapers You'll MeetWhat kind of vaper are you? There are millions of vapers in the United States alone, and we all have a few things in common: good taste, a sense of justice, a disdain for cigarettes, and an insatiable need for e juices and gadgets. Beyond that, we're all very different people, but we share a collective sense of humor... read more
Flavor of the Week: Fistful of Fruit Ultimo E JuiceSpring has sprung: the birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and vapers are puffing on e juices that bring to mind fresh fruit and warmer weather. This week's Vapor4Life Flavor of the Week, Fistful of Fruit does exactly that. Fistful of Fruit e juice is one of our VIP Ultimo flavors, so it's one of our top sellers... read more
Why the Crazy Taxes On E-Cigarettes?Things were starting to look a little bit scary for fellow vapers in Utah when lawmakers proposed a 86.5% tax increase on vape products. Early March offered a small bit of reprieve when the bill failed to pass in the House. But this got me to thinking about tobacco taxes, and wondering why we have to tax one of the most popular forms of tobacco harm reduction, e-cigarettes, instead of using tobacco taxes to really inform the public aboout the options you have for smoking alternatives or smoking cessation... read more
Can E-Cigarettes Help Prevent Weight Gain After You Quit Smoking?I used to smoke, and I've had tons of friends who smoke, and they often say they're afraid of gaining weight when they quit. Every time I thought of quitting, I'd get this image of me just shoveling popcorn and chocolate covered cherries into my mouth and putting the leftover crumbs in an ashtray... read more
Flavor of the Week: Sweet Orange E JuiceBy: Lady Vapentine Do me a favor. No matter where you are or what you're doing, stop (unless you're driving, of course). Instead of an office or your living room, you're suddenly on a beach Florida's gulf coast, watching the sunset as you sip on a mimosa made with freshly squeezed Florida orange juice... read more
Grimm Green Reviews V4L Prefilled Carts for SmokersVaper and vlogger extraodinaire Grimm Green displaying our prefilled carts. By: Lady Vapentine Unless you've been vaping under a rock for the last five years, you probably know who Grimm Green is. Calling him an avid vaper would be an understatement. He's arguably the vaping world's most popular vlogger... read more
V4L Insider Tips: How to Fill a Smileomizer Right Every TimeI have a confession to make. I've been working at Vapor4Life for about five months now, and I just started filling my Smileomizers properly. It's not that nobody ever showed me how to fill a Smileomizer. That was one of the first things I learned here. That and the fact that Cinnablaze is my favorite e juice flavor... read more
Big Tobacco and Women: A Codependent RelationshipTallulah Bankhead, who died of emphysema at age 66. International Women's Day is this week, so I have to sound off about something that has been driving me nuts. As a vape blogger and the social media director at Vapor4Life, I do a lot of research on big tobacco, and I'm not happy with how they've treated women over the years... read more
All the Best E Juice and Vaping Gear in Chicago WIthout All the Vaping TaxesOn February 1, 2016, Vapor4Life had to close its Chicago location because Rahm Emanuel thought it was a brilliant idea to slap a ridiculous tax on Chicago vaping products. Thanks, Rahm, you really know how to help out your voters, and the brick and mortar vape shops that proudly serve(d) Chicago and boosted the economy, but are closing one by one... read more
Understanding PG/VG Ratios in E JuiceThe world of advanced vaping can seem a little overwhelming at first, with all the numbers and letters involved in vape batteries, mods and e liquids. One of the biggest questions I get is, "what do the PG/VG ratios mean?" Most e liquids contain a mix of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine... read more
Step Two to Make the Switch from Smoking to Vaping"Thank you, thank you very much." --my lungs My whole life, I've expected things to happen overnight. I was a perfectionist in school and things came easy to me there, so why didn't it happen that way in real life? Why was it so $#@! hard to quit smoking? By now, you've probably read about why I made the switch to e-cigs in the first place... read more
The E Juice Flavors We're Vaping All Day LongVapor4Life dropped its new premium line of Ultimo Vapor e juice just over a week ago, and they're selling like hotcakes. Hotcakes that you can vape. There's a lot of buzz about the new flavors, and a lot of customers are coming to us for suggestions about what to try first. Should it be the Forbidden Frozen Apple e juice, Custard's Last Stand, or one of the other tasty 60/40 VG/PG e juice blends in the new line? We've filled our tanks, powered up our mods, blown our dragon-sized vape clouds, and we're ready to weigh in on our favorite Ultimo Flavors... read more
SHOCKING NEWS: E-Cigarettes Might Help You Quit SmokingI'm about to drop a serious bomb that millions of vapers have probably never thought of or experienced in real life. It turns out e-cigarettes might be related to an increase in successful attempts to kick tobacco cigarettes. I know it sounds crazy. I know that there are not millions of vapers out there who were able to quit smoking with the help of e-cigarettes... read more
Vapor4Life's Vape Mod ShopVapor4Life was started back in 2008, the same year our founder, Steve Smilin Milin switched to vapor cigarettes after a 40-year habit of smoking five packs a day. Steve dedicated himself to helping other people smoke smarter. He invented products like the Vapor King, the Vapor Zeus, and the Smileomizer, and his vapor cigarettes and disposable electronic cigarettes have been praised by reviewers, magazines, and countless people for helping them make the switch... read more
Comparing E-Cigarettes and Cigarettes: No ContestOur founder, Steve Smilin Milin sounds off about the way vapor cigarettes are portrayed in the media, and how they are a smarter alternative to tobacco cigarettes. I'm Sick and I'm tired, and I ain't gonna take it anymore. I spent 40 years killing myself with cigarettes... read more
Introducing...Ultimo: A Premier Line of Vape FlavorsPicture yourself lounging on a rooftop terrazza on the Italian Riviera, lazily sipping an expensive Vermentino as you watch the sun dip below the horizon. There's only one word that can describe an experience like that...Ultimo. That's why we've named our new premier line of vape flavors Ultimo: because they transcend space and time to take you to places other e liquids only dream of... read more
Why I Made the Switch to E-CigarettesMy Road to Smoking Smarter When I was a little girl I remember waking up after my birthday parties and having a really, really sore throat. I asked my mom about it once when I got old enough to wonder. I think I was maybe nine or 10. She said it was because of all the cigarette smoke. My whole family came to birthday parties and most of my aunts and uncles, and my grandma and grandpa, smoked... read more
All Our Prefilled Cartridges are New and ImprovedWe've got great news for everyone who loves using prefilled e cig cartridges! Our founder, Steve Smilin Milin is back in charge and has been doing everything he can for his Vapor4Life family. We worked hard to totally revamp our Vapor4Life prefilled cartridges so they deliver a premium smoking experience with maximum flavor... read more
How to Keep Track of Vape Flavors in CartomizersThis is a quick guide to keeping track of which vape flavor you've put in which cartomizer or tank. Be sure to check out our new products, the Mini Riptide sub-tank and the sleek Vogue Box Mod! Every vaper has a pet peeve. I lose my vapes all the time, for instance. They roll of my desk or get buried in my blankets or lost in my purse... read more
Big Tobacco Buys Rahm Emanuel; Shuts Down Vaping in ChicagoVapor4Life has been forced to close its Lincoln Square vape shop as of February 1, 2016, due to Chicago's vape taxes. We are still available online and in Northbrook to help customers smoke smarter. To learn more about Vapor4Life and how to smoke smarter, check out our site. The following is a word from our founder and product inventor, Steve SMILIN Milin... read more
Exactly What Is a Smileomizer?As you're browsing the products at Vapor4Life or reading our blog, you might wonder, "What is a Smileomizer?" Well, we're glad you asked because the Smileomizer is one of our proprietary products and it's named after its creator —and our founder— Steve Smilin Milin. Smilin developed the revolutionary Smileomizer cartomizer after years of tinkering with tanks and mods from other vapers that ended up breaking, or failing to give him the taste and throat hit he needed... read more
Yes, Vaping Is Dangerous...For Big Tobacco"It's a psychological fact. Pleasure helps your disposition." "Gentle on your throat." "No unpleasant aftertaste." "Ready to try a great, fresh taste?" Sounds tempting, doesn't it? This is how big tobacco has marketed their product for years—smooth, delicious and tasty. It's not the great taste that keeps people lighting up... read more
Can E-Cigarettes Help You Quit Smoking?CASAA--The Consumer Advocates for Smokefree Alternatives Association-- recently conducted a survey that reflects a big win for the e-cigarette industry in the face of increasing restrictions and junk studies. The survey addressed the question of whether e-cigarettes can help you quit smoking... read more
What's the Difference Between 510 and 808 Threading?A common question we get from newbie vapers and longtime e-cig smokers alike is "Is there really a difference between 510 and 808 threading?" If you're new to vaping, it could sound like a bunch of confusing numbers. The quick explanation is this: 510 batteries are threaded to fit with 510 tanks and cartomizers... read more
Big Tobacco: Opposes Vaping to Keep People SmokingHow Tobacco Giants are Killing Customers, Seducing the Government, and Lying to the Media to Kill the Miracle of E-Cigs By: Lisa Marie Farver What does a cornered animal do? It strikes. Big tobacco is a cornered animal, in danger of losing tens of millions of customers to vaping, which has been proven to be 95-99 percent less harmful than smoking... read more
Why the Vapor Zeus is the Greek God of Vapor CigarettesBy Steve Smilin Milin Zeus was the king of the ancient Greek gods, and The Vapor Zeus is the King of vapor cigarettes. I brought the Vapor Zeus to life after taking the time, energy, money, patience, love and guts to fly overseas to inspect the factories making my products. I was so upset by what I saw that I fired 7 of the 9 factories I was buying product from... read more
New Vape Flavors Alert! Blueberry Peach and Fruit BreezeBy Lisa Marie Farver As a vaper who works at one ot the top places to buy vaping products online, I'm constantly overwhelmed by our options when I buy e-juices. We've got more than 150 e liquid flavors and so far I've tried nearly all of them. I can't keep up because we keep adding more new e juices... read more
Big Tobacco Kills; Big Tobacco Buys the GovernmentBy Lisa Farver and Steve Milin Take a look at any news source and you'll see Obama making a statement about gun violence. There have been countless gun-related tragedies in the United States, so it's no surprise the media is covering it. At the same time, you'll never see a news alert that reads: Breaking News Big Tobacco Silently Murdered more than a million People Last Year, or Countless Innocent Bystanders Slain by Secondhand Smoke... read more
We Love Smoking; We Love SmokersKeep Smoking with the Vapor4Life Disposable E Cig By Lisa Marie Farver Vapor4Life's mission is to make products for smokers. Our founder, Steve SMILIN Milin loves to smoke. He invested four years and millions of dollars to create a simple and effective way to satisfy ALL smokers... read more
The Truth About Chicago's Anti-Vaping CampaignBy Lisa Marie Farver Chicagoans woke up to a harsh reality on New Year's Day, and I'm not talking about your average hangover. January 1, 2016 marked the first day of Chicago's e-cigarette tax, which increased the cost of e-liquids by 55 cents per milliliter and 80 cents per item at retailers... read more
Our Very Best E-Juices of 2015Our Very Best E-Juices of 2015 By Lisa Marie Farver When you have more than 150 e juice flavors in seven nicotine levels, it's kind of hard to pick a favorite, so we let you decide. You enjoyed the e juice flavors; we crunched the numbers. Here's a list of the e liquids our vapers liked best in 2015... read more
This New Year, Keep Your Resolution to Quit SmokingBy Lisa Marie Farver Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions because they seem impossible come March? If you're like 7 out of 10 smokers in America, quitting smoking is probably at the top of your list of resolutions year after year. Fewer than 10% of people who make a New Year's Resolution actually keep it, and with all the ineffective and sometimes dangerous ways to quit smoking--the patch, the gum, etc... read more
Chicago Vaping Taxes: Rahm Wants Smokers to Keep Smoking!This past October, Mayor Rahm Emanuel passed a ridiculous law to tax nicotine in e cigs, as well as e juice, tacking on an additional 55 cents per milliliter. This means he's also taxing the FDA-approved ingredients, such as propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine, which make up most of the ingredients in a single bottle of e juice... read more
What You Need to Know About the Omnibus Budget Bill and VapingThe more than 9 million vapers who have quit smoking with the help of e cigarettes were holding their breath on December 17, as the House of Representatives released their omnibus budget bill. The hope was that the bill would include a provision that would protect the vaping industry from being subject to the high cost of a Pre-Market Tobacco Applications Process... read more
E-Cigarette Nicotine LevelsA helpful guide to picking your nic strength, changing nicotine content, and understanding nicotine levels of e liquid and e cigarettes. In the vaping world, you've probably heard a few different ways to refer to the nicotine content in e-cigarettes. One of the most common ways to measure is by mg/ml, or milligrams per milliliter... read more
Holiday Gift Ideas for VapersHave you done all your Christmas shopping? If you're still scrambling to find stocking stuffers and keep track of gift receipts, Amazon orders, and sweater sizes, we want to make life easier for you. Here's a quick guide to gift ides for vapers in your life, whether they're on your nice list or your naughty list... read more
Why a Vaping Prohibition Won't WorkProhibition was repealed on December 5th more than 80 years ago. It seems crazy now to think of a nationwide ban on alcohol, but it really did happen, and it lasted for 13 years! Now, adults can buy and consume alcohol in every state, so it seems America has really come a long way. But has it? It's hard to think so, when the vaping industry faces threats of prohibition with the coming new year... read more
Celebrating Life and Remembering Those We've LostAs I sat enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with my family, I took a look around the table and thought of those loved ones we had lost too early because of illnesses caused by cigarette smoking. Uncle George used to sit over there and talk about the Green Bay Packers, his trusty dog, Duke, sitting right at his feet and stealing scraps of turkey... read more
New Bubblegum e Juice Flavor Now Available!Vapor4Life, your favorite e-cigarette company, just launched a batch of candy-flavored e liquids that will take you back in time. You know that feeling when you first bite into a gumball and the flavor is just perfect? Then, after you've chewed it for about 10 seconds, the taste disappears completely... read more
Get a Variable Voltage e Cig Battery for Ultimate ControlWhen faced with dozens of choices for a Vaping device, it's easy to get confused. This will help you understand why a Variable Voltage e Cig battery may be best for you. Simply put, a Zeus Variable Voltage e cig battery allows the user to vary the voltage coming from the battery from 3.2 volts to 4... read more
Should I Lower the Nicotine Level in my Vape Flavor?By Melanie S Milin One of the many questions we get from former smokers-turned-vapers in our vape shops and in our call centers is "Should I lower my nicotine level?" We have always believed in providing options for our customers, because everyone is different. We find that we can help our customers best if they answer a few questions... read more
Help Protect the Vaping IndustryThe Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Organization, which has been a constant opponent of vaping, recently urged the White House to place pressure on the FDA to finalize their Tobacco Deeming Regulations. These deeming regulations are expected to have a disastrous effect on the vaping industry and have the potential of banning over 99% of the vapor products that are currently being sold... read more
Can Vaping Replace SmokingOur customers tell us over and over that they use Vapor 4 Life products to replace cigarettes and there is a common method used by those who have been successful. Here is what they do: Replace the Hit Smokers crave the "throat hit" and"chest hit" they receive in their lungs from the inhalation of combustible tobacco... read more
Recent CDC Data Shows Decrease in U.S. Smoking RatesNew survey data released this month by the US Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) called attention to a National Health Interview Survey on adult smoking rates. According to the survey, smoking by adults has declined to an all-time low of 15.2% nationwide for the first quarter of 2015... read more
Here's a Breakdown of the Most Popular E-Liquid Flavors (#1 May Surprise You)If you've already switched to e-cigs, then congratulations are in order. Vaping is the best way to a cleaner lifestyle and enjoy yourself while you do it. Now it's time to delve deep into the world of vaping flavors, finding the perfect one (or more) that best fits your personality. A recent study of e-cig users found the three most popular flavors to be fruit (31%), tobacco (22%), and bakery/dessert (19%), with savory/spice flavors (5%) rounding out the top four... read more
Do You Believe Any Of These Common Lies About E Cigs?Like any new product, electronic cigarettes have been the focus of curiosity, controversy, and even outright smear campaigns. Despite some consumers' fear of the unknown, these revolutionary new devices have changed smokers' experiences all over the world. In the United States alone, industry group the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association reports that about 4 million Americans and counting use E cigs... read more
British Study: E-Cigs 95% Less Harmful than CigarettesPublic Health England (PHE) recently has published a study about eCigarette usage and its smoking cessation effectiveness. This study has sweeping implications for policy makers in the UK and reverses the views that many in the US may have about vaping. PHE is an official government agency in the United Kingdom and part of the Department of Health... read more
Nobody Quits Smoking Like ChicagoThe city of Chicago is holding a week-long anti-smoking campaign named, "Nobody Quits Like Chicago". The campaign that is encouraging Chicagoans to quit smoking is running from August 17th through August 21st. Events throughout the week are sponsored by the American Lung Association, and the Respiratory Health Association with the help of the City of Chicago... read more
The Brave, the Bold, and the Strange: 3 Weird E Cig Flavors You Won't Believe Are RealFauxritos.Chances are if a product is a fake version of a food that's already highly processed, it might be a little bit questionable, which brings us to the Fauxrito flavor of e juice. Then again, if you're looking to vape something that's both salty and cheesy -- just like your favorite bar's nachos -- then why not try the Fauxrito flavor of e liquid... read more
E Cigs: Why They Are So PopularOver the past decade, the electronic cigarette (or "e cig") industry has ballooned in size. Two years ago, the market was valued at $1.7 billion, and since then it continued to grow. Today, more than 2.5 million people in the United States use e cigs. There are approximately 16,000 vape stores in the U... read more
Bananas Foster: dessert e Liquid of the WeekThis vape flavor of the week is a unique dessert e-liquid that most vapers have never tried. It tops a banana base with brown sugar and vanilla ice cream flavors to create a sweet, creamy tasting e liquid. Bananas foster provides a good initial throat hit on the inhale, and has a smooth exhale that is filled with banana and vanilla ice cream flavor... read more
The eCig Industry's Top Cartomizer Just Got BetterVapor4Life eCigarettes is proud to announce the release of the newly engineered V2 Smileomizer cartomizer. After getting feedback from our customers in our Chicago vape shop, Northbrook vape shop, online customers, and wholesalers, the product development team led by "Smilin" Steve decided to make changes to the Smileomizer eCig cartomizer in order to satisfy the Vapor4Life family... read more
Doc Popular eLiquid Flavor of the WeekDoc Popular e Liquid combines 23 flavors in order to create a soda-flavored eLiquid that is similar to root beer and cola. It has a unique spicy, yet sweet flavor that tastes just like the real thing. It is the perfect vape that provides a great mix of flavor and throat hit. Try adding Vapor4Life's Cherry eLiquid (Bold) or Vanilla eLiquid (Smooth) for a little more sweetness for your eCig tank or Smileomizer... read more
Support the Right to Vape!If you like vaping your current e Cig products, please help support House Resolution 2058 from Representative Tom Cole that supports the right to allow vapor products that are currently on the market to stay on the market without being subject to the burdensome, and expensive, FDA approval application process... read more
Kiwi Apple Strawberry e Liquid Flavor of the WeekThis fruity e Liquid flavor from Vapor4Life is a top-selling eLiquid in V4L vape shops in the Chicagoland area, and is perfect for the vaper looking for a truly unique flavor. It is our go-to flavor to send to vape shops for sampling due to its tasty blend of sweet and sour fruit flavors. Try mixing this top-selling eLiquid with Mango or Pineapple e Juice to get a sweet tropical mix! Get this eLiquid flavor in a 30mL bottle for $8 this week only... read more
What's Your Flavorite? The Wild World of E-Cig FlavorsE-cigarettes and vaping history has truly evolved over time. The first e-cigarette prototype was produced by Hon Lik, a Chinese pharmacist and inventor who was in search of a smoking alternative that would mitigate the use of cigarettes, furthermore preventing cigarette induced diseases, such as cancer and heart disease... read more
China's Government Moves to Ban Traditional Smoking in Public PlacesThere are approximately 2.5 million e-cig users in the United States alone, and a couple million more in Europe. In Western countries e cigs for sale is a popular sight, yet in countries such as China where smoking traditional cigarettes is prevalent and rampant, vaping is virtually nonexistent by comparison... read more
Vaping Cartridges, Cartomizers, and Tanks: What Are the Fundamental Differences?Vaping Cartridges, Cartomizers, and Tanks: What Are the Fundamental Differences? For many people who vape, one of the big draws is the use of e liquid, which gets turned into vapor. E liquids come in more than 7,700 different flavors sold by at least 466 brands, with around 250 new flavors introduced on the market each month, according to the New York Times... read more
The Story of the e Cigar KingThe e Cigar King developed by cigar aficionado Steve Milin. Hi Vapor4Life Fam! Many of you know I used to smoke 5-plus packs of Kools a day. What you don't know is I also smoked a box of high-end cigars every month. I absolutely love cigars! Cigars are fabulous if they are true premium tobacco, top end wrap, no added chemicals, and made with love, just like my premium liquids... read more
Introducing Two Sweet New e Liquid FlavorsRefreshmint I love mint/menthol flavors, but after years of having a daily vape of Peppermint, Coffee, and Cinnablaze, I wanted a better selection to put a smile on the faces and taste buds of our Vapor4Life family, baby. A few months ago I spent over 100 hours in our lab working on some fabulous new tasty vape treats for our family and ourselves... read more
Announcing 2 New e Liquids: Berry Splash and Banana DessertAfter hearing feedback from our customers, we realized that there were some different eLiquid flavors that we were not offering. After testing and tweaking dozens of different eLiquid mixes, Berry Splash and Banana Dessert were born! Here are the descriptions of our two new flavors from the founder and eLiquid mixologist of Vapor4Life, "Smilin" Steve: Berry Splash eLiquid Since I've been vaping, I've had no cigs, lost 100 pounds, and been loving a bowl of fresh berries in the morning... read more
Vapor4Life eCigarettes is Attending Full Throttle Fest Chicago!Looking for deals on top-rated eCigarettes at a fun event in the Chicagoland area? Stop by our booth at Throttle Fest Chicago at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois. It is the biggest Midwest 3-Day Biker Rally for motorcycle enthusiasts. Vapor4Life's tent will have special deals for Throttle Fest attendees on Vapor Zeus e Cig kits, eLiquids, disposable eCigs and more... read more
Looking for EGO Mega Cartomizers? Need a Tank? Here's What You Should Know About Buying Vapor CartridgesIf you've been using a rechargeable electronic cigarette for a while, or you're thinking about making the jump from disposable e cigarettes, knowing about the parts of these devices is essential. Without at least a basic understanding of how to use an ecig or how the devices themselves work, you may end up becoming frustrated with a vapor cigarette that just doesn't work the way you want it to... read more
How Does E Liquid Work? Learn About the Many Vaping Flavors for Sale HereMost people today know about electronic cigarettes, and those who use them or have considered vaping may also know about e liquid. E liquid is the substance used to create vapor in e cigs and rechargeable vapor pens. The big draw with e liquid is that it comes in all sorts of different flavors, which gives vaping a lot more variety than smoking tobacco cigarettes... read more
Three Things You Need to Do to Take Care of Your Rechargeable Electronic CigaretteOne thing that can lead to a bit of "culture shock" as you start vaping is that, unlike tobacco cigarettes, electronic cigarettes need maintenance. Not only do they need to be filled again and again with e liquid, but they require cleaning and sometimes even replacement parts to stay in good working order... read more
What Is Vaping? Find Out How Vapor Cigarettes Are So Different from Using TobaccoMost people know about cigarette smoking, but not everyone can answer the question "What is vaping?" In fact, some lawmakers appear to get the two confused and often lump anti-vaping legislation in with public smoking bans. This makes it difficult for users of electronic cigarettes to explain why they enjoy vaping so much... read more
Need Help Choosing the Best E Cigs? Use This Guide to Find What You NeedWhether you're brand new to vaping or just looking for some other options, you're probably on the search for the best e cigs that you can find. Two terms you'll come across related to vaping, or puffing on an electronic cigarette, are "disposable" and "rechargeable." These categories refer to electronic cigarettes that are either made for one time use or can be reused again and again... read more
Vaping vs. Smoking: When Should You Go Tobacco-Free?According to the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association, approximately 4 million Americans now use battery powered cigarettes -- also known as electronic cigarettes or "e cigs." While some may start using e cigs (also called vaping) because of the many flavors and varieties available, many use these devices as an alternative to smoking... read more
Questions About Vaping Flavors You've Wanted to Ask (or Didn't Know You Needed to)With more than 466 brands and 7,700 flavors on the market today, the liquid nicotine "e liquid or e juice" used in vapor cigarettes is one of the most important and popular components of the vape market. These liquids are responsible for creating vapor as users puff on their e cigs (also known as vaping), and they're available in flavors ranging from watermelon and strawberry to coffee and chocolate... read more
Breaking Down the Components and Busting the Myths Surrounding eLiquidsThe debate over eLiquids in vapor cigarettes is heating up -- and not because of the cartomizers found in such devices. Indiana's House committee approved a bill this week that would significantly impact businesses that sell vaping products, especially the e Liquids or liquid nicotine that provide vapor for such devices... read more
The Vaping Industry by the Numbers: Stats You Need to Know About E-Cigarettes and E-LiquidFor a long time, electronic cigarettes were somewhat of a niche market. Typically sold only in pharmacies, these devices contained one flavor only (tobacco) and they didn't always last very long. In the last couple of years, however, the times have changed when it comes to "e-cig" use. The vaping industry -- that is, anything to do with using electronic cigarettes -- has evolved in ways that give e cig and vaporizer users more choices than ever before... read more
Three Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Their Kids from Using Vapor CigarettesVapor cigarettes and vaporizers are becoming increasingly popular in North America, and some would say they're almost hitting the mainstream. Estimates from the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association state that there are at least 4 million people in the United States who are regular users of vaping products... read more
Three Disposable Cigarette Benefits That Make Vaping a Better Alternative to SmokingEach year in the United States, the number of smokers decreases bit by bit. In seemingly direct correlation, however, the number of adults vaping has increased as electronic cigarettes have become more mainstream. One study discovered that electronic cigarettes and vaporizers were 60% more effective in helping people quit smoking when compared to nicotine patches and gum... read more
Put That in Your Vape and Puff: Three of the Weirdest E-Liquid Flavors AroundBy now you know that vapor cigarettes come in a wide variety of delectable flavors. In addition to the regular tobacco and menthol vaping flavors, there's peach, cinnamon, watermelon, waffles, strawberry, and coffee, but believe it or not, there are also some pretty weird vaping flavors out there, too... read more
How to Begin (and Continue) Using an Electronic Cigarette or Vapor PenHave you recently made the switch from smoking to vaping? If so, you may be excited to try using an electronic cigarette or a more advanced vapor pen for the first time, but you likely have no idea where to start. By using this simple guide, you should have some idea of what to expect as you begin vaping... read more
Want a Stress-Free Vaping Experience? Simplify with Disposable Electronic Cigarettes and CartridgesFor many smokers, lighting up a cigarette and puffing away is easy. What they often don't take into account is that smoking can have serious health consequences. They may have thought about switching to vaping, or using an electronic cigarette, but considered it to be too difficult to use. After all, it is true that tobacco cigarettes don't need charging or refills, but as it turns out, there are easier ways to vape... read more
Five Things to Know About E-Liquid Before You Make a PurchaseSo you have your rechargeable electronic cigarette or vapor pen… now what? Although most vapor kits will give you everything you need to begin vaping, there is one accessory you may want to choose for yourself: the e-liquid. Also referred to as "e-juice" or "liquid nicotine," this substance is responsible for creating the vapor you see when you use an e-cig... read more
Sweet or Savory: Your Guide to Find the Right Vaping FlavorsOne thing that many smokers find after they've used tobacco for several years is that their choices are, quite frankly, lacking. There are only so many varieties of tobacco in standard cigarettes, and adding menthol doesn't make a lot of difference. However, quitting smoking and switching to vaping, or the use of an electronic cigarette, gives users the chance to choose a device that doesn't even resemble a traditional cigarette... read more
From Flavors to Vapors: Here's Everything You Should Know About E LiquidsPlenty of people who vape love to experiment with different e liquid flavors for their vaporizers and electronic cigarettes. Not all users get exactly how complex this liquid truly is, but knowing more about it can help them better understand how these devices work. Here are the basics on e liquids for new and experienced vapers alike: What is e liquid? E liquid is a solution that typically contains propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin, flavorings, and nicotine; the latter is optional or can have varying amounts depending upon user preference... read more
CartridgesThe SMILEOMIZER The Ultimate in Flavor Delivery Developed for smokers, by smokers. $7.99 (1) Smileomizer (1) Dual Coil Tank (1) Replacement Cartomizer (1) 5-Pack Replacement e Cig Cartridges BUY NOW The SMILEOMIZER Pure. Simple. Patent Pending Satisfaction. THE PATENT PENDING SMILEOMIZER The Ultimate in Flavor Delivery Patent Pending Design Compatible with all 808 batteries Small Smileomizers fit flush on Small, Medium, Large Vapor Zeus batteries Large Smileomizers fit flush on Extra Large Vapor Zeus batteries Refillable Up To 12 Times Chewable mouthpiece made of surgical grade silicone Dependable, stainless steel shell Comes in 5 vibrant colors Get the best flavor and vapor possible with this patent pending cartomizer exclusive to V4L BUY SMILEOMIZERS Check out the rest of the cartomizers and tanks V4L has to offer for a supreme vaping experience DUAL COIL TANK See through design allows for easy monitoring of e Liquid levels Easy to replace cartomizer when it burns out... read more
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RechargeablesThe VAPOR TITAN Your Introduction to a World of Flavors Developed for smokers, by smokers. $29.99 Vapor Titan Standard Kit Vapor Titan Premium Kit Vapor Titan Ultimate Kit BUY NOW What you get: (1) Vapor Titan Battery, (1) USB Charger, (1) Carrying Case, (1) Five Pack of Cartomizers VAPOR TITAN A battery that is as stylish as it is powerful with a form factor you already know... read more
DisposablesV4L DISPOSABLE e Cig Unheard of Flavor and Vapor Power from a Disposable Developed for smokers, by smokers. $5.99 Single Tobacco Disposable Single Menthol Disposable 10 Pk. Tobacco Disposable 10 Pk. Menthol Disposable BUY NOW What you get: (1) Tobacco Flavored V4L Disposable e Cig DISPOSABLE e CIG The Taste and Throat Hit You Crave... read more
Variable VoltageThe DIAL-A-VOLT The perfect balance between simplicity and power. Developed for smokers, by smokers. $59.99 Dial-A-Volt Device Only Dial-A-Volt Premium Kit Dial-A-Volt Ultimate Kit BUY NOW What you get: (1) Dial-A-Volt Battery, (1) Smileomizer, (1) Classic Smileomizer Tip, (1) Slim Wall USB Adapter, (1) USB Charging Cable DIAL-A-VOLT Change the Power of Your e Liquid With V4L's Patent Pending Design The Smileomizer® This patent pending V4L developed cartomizer is designed exclusively for Zeus... read more
Everything You Should Know About Disposable E Cigarettes as You Begin VapingVaping is more than a fad -- it's a way of life for many people, especially those who have used electronic cigarettes and vaporizers to quit smoking. What most people don't realize is that they have two main choices when they choose e cigs over tobacco: disposable and rechargeable electronic cigarettes... read more
Vapor ZeusThe VAPOR ZEUS The world's most innovative vape device made by a smoker, for smokers. $69.99 Vapor Zeus Device Only Vapor Zeus Premium Kit Vapor Zeus Ultimate Kit BUY NOW What you get: (1) Vapor Zeus Battery, (1) Smileomizer, (1) Classic Smileomizer Tip, (1) Wall Charging Adapter, (1) USB Charging Cable VAPOR ZEUS Welcome to the only 5-volt automatic e Cigarette in the world... read more
5 e Liquids To Defeat Blue MondayTOP FIVE E LIQUIDS TO DEFEAT "BLUE MONDAY" What is Blue Monday? In 2005, Sky Travel with the help of Cliff Arnall, a lecturer at Cardiff University, developed what they called a mathematical formula to discover the most depressing day of the year. The equation looks at six factors including how you feel about the weather, how much debt you have, time since Christmas, time since failing your New Year's resolutions and your current levels of motivation... read more
Have You Started Vaping? Here's Why You Should Make the Switch to eCigs for the New YearWith the advent of electronic cigarettes, millions of people all over the world and at least 2.5 million in the U.S. are realizing that they have more options than just tobacco. However, they may not have caught on with everyone just yet, and some have not started their New Year's resolution to quit smoking... read more
Making The Transition, V4L and Living Tobacco Free Part 3LIVING TOBACCO FREE WITH VAPOR4LIFE PART THREE – How Vapor4Life Can Help You Make The Transition In our previous articles, we looked at why it is important to live tobacco free. However quitting is easier said than done, because it is the very design of traditional cigarettes that make quitting a near impossible task... read more
E-LiquidsV4L 30 mL e LIQUID Flavors Designed By Vapor4Life to Cure Your Cravings And Expand Your Palate $13.50 (1) 30 mL Bottle of e Liquid (1) 5-pack of pre-filled cartomizers BUY NOW FLAVOR AND SATISFACTION Over 150 Flavors, each with six nicotine levels to help you lead a Tobacco Free Lifestyle... read more
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How Tobacco Companies Keep You Hooked, Living Tobacco Free Part 2How Tobacco Companies Keep You Hooked. V4L and Living Tobacco Free, Part Two When I started to research this article, I assumed that I already knew the answers. But the answers were far more stunning than I had imagined. Here are a few of the more sneaky things that we learned of how cigarette companies make cigarettes more harmful and addictive: Opening Up Your Lungs – Tobacco companies add chemicals designed to open your airways so that the effects of the cigarettes are faster and more powerful... read more
V4L and Living A Tobacco Free Lifestyle, Part 1What Does Vapor4Life Mean By Living A Tobacco Free Lifestyle? Part One: The Benefits At Vapor4Life, we like to refer to our vaping products as tools to help our community of customers lead a tobacco free lifestyle. Why do we want our customers to go tobacco free? Because when match hits a combustible cigarette, that process unleashes 7000 chemicals into your body... read more
Three Factors That Will Help You Find the E Liquid That's Right for Your LifestyleUsing a rechargeable electronic cigarette delivers an advantage that most disposable models can't offer: the ability to refill your device with any flavor e liquid you want. These liquids, sometimes called e juice, are made from vegetable glycerin and/or propylene glycol and also contain flavoring and varying amounts of nicotine... read more
5 THINGS THE VAPOR4LIFE COMMUNITY IS EXCITED ABOUT IN 20155 THING THE VAPOR4LIFE COMMUNITY IS EXCITED ABOUT IN 2015 MOVIES – We love movies and from highly anticipated movies such Avengers 2, Star Wars The Force Awakens, Spectre, Tomorrowland and the final Hunger Games just to name a few 2015 seems like a great year to be a movie fan. ROAD TRIPS– Guess prices are as cheap as they have been in forever... read more
How Vaping Can Make Your New Year's Resolution to Quit Smoking Come TrueIt's that time again: the end of the year is almost upon us, and 2015 will begin before you know it. If you're a cigarette smoker, there's a good chance that you will make a New Year's Resolution to quit tobacco for good. In 2012, around 18% of Americans surveyed reported making a resolution to quit smoking... read more
Top 5 Ways to Feel Better Than EverTOP 5 WAYS TO FEEL BETTER THAN EVER We are all looking for ways to feel better. Here are five ways you can feel better instantly once you go tobacco free. FEELING BETTER #5 - KISSING Not to get too personal here, but let's be honest, kissing a smoker isn't nearly as fun as kissing someone who was just vaping a cool burst of cinnamon... read more
Top 5 Tips to Make This Year Tobacco FreeTOP 5 TIPS TO MAKE THIS YEAR TOBACCO FREE Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do, but it is much easier if you find the right support. Here are the top 5 tips to go tobacco free. TIP #5 - SOCIAL SUPPORT Reach out to the giant online support community ready to help in your journey to a tobacco free lifestyle... read more
The State of the Vape: Three of the Biggest Vaping Controversies and Debates of 2014Although "vape" was named Oxford Dictionaries' Word of the Year for 2014, and disposable and rechargeable electronic cigarettes have been recognized as some of the most successful smoking cessation products on the market, they haven't been free from controversy. While the use of e cigs is catching on throughout the world, especially in the United States, many in the scientific, medical, and political communities are debating the safety of electronic cigarettes... read more
V4L's 5 Big Vaping Events Of 2014V4L's 5 BIGGEST VAPING EVENTS OF 2014 As 2014 winds down, Vapor4Life wanted to relive five of the biggest moments in Vaping from the past year. Leave your picks in the comments below. Vaping Celebrities – From Leonardo DiCaprio and Julia Louis Dreyfuss at the Golden Globes, to Susan Sarandon vaping on Mike & Molly celebrities took to the airwaves in 2014 showing off their e Cigs... read more
Top 5 Must Try e Liquid Flavors for 2015TOP FIVE MUST TRY FLAVORS FOR 2015 It remains to be seen if 2015 will be sweet or savory, however we can all agree that finding something remarkably delicious is always on our minds. Below are five wonderful e Liquids that we adore for their unique flavor sensations. TOBACCO COMBINATIONS Tired of the same old tobacco flavors? In 2015, take a step away from the typical by trying some of the exotic tobacco combinations available from Vapor4Life... read more
In the Wake of Tragedy, Parents of Young Children Should Follow These Three Tips on E Liquid SafetyUsers of electronic cigarettes and vapes tend to love the options that different flavored e liquids can give them. Because the vaping flavors for sale by e cig makers range from tobacco and menthol to flavors like chocolate or bubblegum, vaping enthusiasts can have a one of a kind experience with their e cigs and vapor pens... read more
How Vaping Can Make Your New Year's Resolution to Quit Smoking Come TrueIt's that time again: the end of the year is almost upon us, and 2015 will begin before you know it. If you're a cigarette smoker, there's a good chance that you will make a New Year's Resolution to quit tobacco for good. In 2012, around 18% of Americans surveyed reported making a resolution to quit smoking... read more
E Cigs, FDA, Politicians and the Grandfather DateHello All – Vapor4Life wanted to draw everyone's attention to some recent developments in regards to the FDA and the deeming regulations regarding e cigarettes. As CASAA points out on their site – "Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, Rep. John Boehner (House Speaker), Rep. Kevin McCarthy (House Majority Leader), and Rep... read more
E-Cigar KingThe E-Cigar King By Gabriel Unlike many (most?) of you I was not a cigarette smoker who made the fortunate decision to try vaping. I was an occasional cigar smoker, who didn't indulge their habit as often as they would have liked because of the difficulty in finding a place or time to light up in a house with two young kids... read more
The Great Smoker MigrationThe Great Smoker Migration By Steve "Smilin" Milin I have been vaping almost as long as I was a non-smoker. Smoking has dominated my life. Fed my addictive nature. And ruined my health. I couldn't quit. But I did find a smarter way to smoke. All smokers have a love/hate relationship with smoking... read more
Which Vapor Cartridges Are Right for Your E Cigs? Here's What to Know About Your OptionsAlthough making the switch from smoking to vaping can be a rewarding experience, it also comes with several choices that most former smokers never thought they would have to make. Because e cigs and vaporizers are so easy to customize, there are a multitude of options that can meet just about any user's preferences... read more
Three Reasons Why Vaping Enthusiasts Love Rechargeable Vapor CigarettesHave you switched from smoking to vaping, or have you thought about doing so? If you've found yourself in this situation, you'll notice that electronic cigarettes provide you with far more options than a typical cigarette. For newbies, this can be a somewhat daunting switch, especially when comparing standard e cigs to more advanced rechargeable vapor pens... read more
How to Use an eCig: A Beginner's Guide to VapingAfter a prolonged period of using tobacco cigarettes, many smokers find that they want an alternative that doesn't pose a myriad of health risks. As a result, these individuals may turn to the use of electronic cigarettes, which are sometimes called vapor cigarettes, to provide the satisfaction of smoking with a significantly lowered risk of health problems associated with tobacco use... read more
Share Vapor4Lifepresenting: SHARE THE SMART WAY TO SMOKE GET $20 WHEN YOU REFER A FRIEND TO V4L Simply, give friends, family and co-workers $20 on V4L by sharing your referral code. When they register for an account and make their first purchase of $50 or more on V4L, they will receive a $20 discount and you'll receive $20 in your account to use on your next purchase, too... read more
Rechargeable vs. Disposable E-Cigarettes: Which Type Suits Your Lifestyle?If re new to vapinyou ag -- that is, using electronic cigarettes -- then you may be unsure how to make sense of all of your electronic cigarette options. Those who have recently quit smoking often find that they crave the experience that tobacco cigarettes offer. Others, however, may be looking for alternatives that are more cost effective in the long run... read more
Four Tips for Prolonging the Life of Vaping BatteriesVaping history really dates back much further than one might think. The popular smoking alternative has been around since the invention of the first electronic cigarette in the 1960s, but these days there are about 2.5 million people in the United States who vape. Vaping refers to the act of of "smoking" an electronic cigarette,... read more
From Candy to Coffee: Why Are Vaping Flavors So Appealing?Earlier this fall, e liquid vaping flavors for electronic cigarettes came under fire from lawmakers, who accused e cig makers of marketing to kids. One of them, 77-year-old Sen. Jay Rockefeller from West Virginia, said that as an adult, he wouldn't "be attracted to" flavors that include cherry, chocolate, peach, or vanilla... read more
Flavors - Dessert e Cig CartridgesDelicious cobblers, candies, and chocolates with zero calories and zero guilt. A dream come true? Nope, just a few of Vapor4Life's quality dessert e-cig flavors. Savor sinfully rich Dark Chocolate Raspberry or Cherry Cordial. You can vape Cinnamon Roll all day long and never get sticky fingers! There's no doubt that your taste buds will go mad for our seductive selection of 34 dessert flavored vapes... read more
Flavors - Beverage e LiquidsEnjoy the taste of a classic soda, an ice cold glass of lemonade, or a perfectly mixed margarita. Now you can indulge your senses with these refreshing beverages in your vape. Choose from 11 tantalizing and authentic drink and cocktail flavors. e Liquid SMOOTH (WOW) e Liquid Smooth is developed by professional flavorists to deliver the maximum amount of vapor volume in every hit... read more
Flavors - Dessert e LiquidsDelicious cobblers, candies, and chocolates with zero calories and zero guilt. A dream come true? Nope, just a few of Vapor4Life's quality dessert e-cig flavors. Savor sinfully rich Dark Chocolate Raspberry or Cherry Cordial. You can vape Cinnamon Roll all day long and never get sticky fingers! There's no doubt that your taste buds will go mad for our seductive selection of 34 dessert flavored vapes... read more
Flavors - Tobacco e LiquidsIf you're new to vaping, you might want to find a flavor to replicate the smokes you're used to. Our tobacco flavors actually taste like popular cigarette brands so you can make a smooth transition into vaping. Whether your brand is light, full-flavored, mild, sweet, rich, unfiltered, or European, we have a flavor that perfectly matches it... read more
Flavors - Cigar e LiquidsCigar aficionados marvel over the undeniably true cigar flavor of our e Liquids and e Cig cartomizers. Choose light, medium, or full bodied flavors to delight your palette. All of your senses awaken when vaping these cigar flavors, from the fine leaf taste, to the plumes of vapor, and enticing aroma... read more
Flavors - Menthol e LiquidsFrom crispy cool Peppermint to the icy extreme of Wintergreen, we've got a wide range of menthol flavored vapes. From the taste of accurately matched menthol cigarettes to minty and sweet flavors, you'll find what's right for you. We even have fresh combinations including, Apple Breeze, Peach Breeze and Java Breeze for a totally unique vaping experience... read more
Flavors - Coffee e Liquids"Don't talk to me until I've had my cup of joe!" Keep a tank full of Cappuccino or Espresso on your nightstand and you can vape your coffee first thing in the morning. From freshly roasted dark beans to silky smooth chocolaty blends, you'll find an e-Liquid reminiscent of your favorite coffeehouse drink... read more
Electronic Cigarettes: How Are They Made?If you've thought of making the switch from smoking to vaping, you may have already heard some of the facts associated with electronic cigarettes, or e cigs. For example, e cigs are an alternative to smoking, and they don't contain the harmful chemicals and carcinogens that are found in tobacco cigarettes... read more
E-Cigarettes vs. Vaporizers: What's the Difference?Inthe process of quitting tobacco, many smokers search for alternatives that can provide the nicotine and pleasure of smoking without all of the health risks. Patches and gums work for some, but many others look to electronic cigarettes to replace the habit. Many new electronic cigarette users don't know is that there's a huge difference when it comes to the products on the market... read more
Flavors - Fruit e LiquidsLove biting into a fresh watermelon or peach? How about vaping flavors that taste like your favorite fruit? Savor delicious fruity vapes any time of year. Our flavorists have created 24 of the most authentic tasting fruit flavored e Liquids in the industry. Take your taste buds on a juicy adventure with succulent Mango, Pineapple or Sour Cherry... read more
Welcome to the new Vapor4Life.comThe New V4L Welcome to the new VAPOR4LIFE! We want to take this time to show you around and point out some awesome new features as well as showing you how to navigate quickly and easily to purchase your favorite V4L products. Sit back, have a vape and lets get started!The all new top navigation bar gives you multiple features accessible on any page at any time... read more
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Northbrook Vape ShopThe Smokeless Lounge Best E-Cigs The Smokeless Lounge Vapor Shop Vapor4Life Experts The Smokeless Lounge http://www.yelp.com/biz/vapor4life-smokeless-lounge-northbrook firstname.lastname@example.com 4100 Commercial Ave Northbrook, IL, 60062 U.S.A +1.847.944.8200 Vapor Shop Best Vapor/Tobacco Shop Vapor4Life is proud to announce the grand opening of our latest smokeless lounge in Northbrook, IL... read more
Vapor Zeus - Learn MoreWelcome to the world's most advanced vape technology. The Vapor Zeus is the flagship product of VAPOR4LIFE and used by our founder everyday. If you are a smoker looking for a powerful, yet simple satisfying product - look no further. VAPOR ZEUS The Vapor Zeus is the culmination of years of hard work by founder Steve Smilin Milin to create the ultimate Vaping battery on the market... read more
Vaper Spotlight: ScottA few of our customers have been making some major milestones lately. It all started with Mary Kay from the E Cigarette Forum (ECF). She celebrated her 5 year "vaperversary" this past May. That means she's been vaping for five whole years! Then a few people posted on our Facebook page that they've been vaping for 5 years, and another lady said she's been tobacco free for 13 months... read more
Shipping InformationU.S. Shipping Orders using Priority mail are shipped via USPS within 2 business days of placing an order (after payment is received). Express orders placed by 4:00pm CDT will ship the same day. Any express orders placed after 4:00pm CDT will ship the next business day. If an item you ordered is out of stock, Customer Service will contact you via phone or email to see if you would like a replacement or refund... read more
Vaping at collegeA lot of students are heading back to school this week. If you're one of the college students who made the switch from smoking to vaping over the summer, congrats! School this year will likely be easier for you just with this one change. When you smoked, your life probably revolved at least a little on your smoking habits... read more
Vapor TitanVapor4Life creates the world's most advanced vaping technology. Our vast product line features the best vaping kits, e-liquids, disposable ecigs, rechargeable batteries, cartridges and more. Whether you're thinking about making the switch from smoking to vaping or have been vaping for years, you'll find exactly what you're looking for... read more
Variable Voltage Battery - Learn MoreVapor4Life creates the world's most advanced vaping technology. Our vast product line features the best vaping kits, e-liquids, disposable ecigs, rechargeable batteries, cartridges and more. Whether you're thinking about making the switch from smoking to vaping or have been vaping for years, you'll find exactly what you're looking for... read more
Flavorse Liquid and Cartomizer Flavors Satisfying Vaping Flavors Created with High-Quality Ingredients Tobaccos If you're new to vaping, you might want to find a flavor to replicate the smokes you're used to. Our tobacco flavors actually taste like popular cigarette brands so you can make a smooth transition into vaping... read more
Choosing Nicotine StrengthChoosing the right nicotine is strength is an important step to making the switch to e cigs so that is why Vapor4Life offers six different nicotine levels, including zero, to help you with the switch. With so many different nic levels, we know you can find the perfect place to start your vaping journey, and potentially even finding yourself dropping your nicotine level all the way to zero... read more
Cartridges - Learn MoreVaping Cartridges Cartridges are what holds the e-liquid in your vaporizer. There are many different kinds of refillables including Smileomizers, cartomizers, tanks, and eGo mega carts. Each of these has their own features. Try a few to see what works the best for you and the type of vaporizer you're using... read more
BatteriesVapor Zeus Vape Batteries The Vapor Zeus is the culmination of years of hard work and research to create the ultimate vape device. At Vapor4Life, we design all our products to just work. It is our goal with every product we build that our customers can open the box and intuitively be using our product in just seconds... read more
Rechargeables - Learn MoreONE YOU. ONE RECHARGEABLE. CHOOSE YOUR RECHARGEABLE e-CIG. The Next Level Of Vaping Satisfaction - Your Rechargeable E Cig Rechargeable batteries are the perfect next step for you. This type of ecig (also known as a "stick batt") is slender like our disposables, but heavier because they contain a rechargeable battery... read more
Disposables - Learn MoreMAKE THE SWITCH. CHOOSE YOUR DISPOSABLE. WORLD'S MOST REALISTIC DISPOSABLE e CIG WOW Vapor King disposable e cig is the closest you can get to the real thing. Discover what you need to succeed. WOW comes in both tobacco and menthol flavors. Unlike most disposables on the market, ours actually tastes like a real cigarette... read more
E-Liquids - Learn Moree Liquids Learn which e Liquid is right for you When you are hungry, you want the best food possible. You want something rich, flavorful and satisfying. You want something that leaves you wanting more. Shouldn't your e Liquid offer the same experience? The flavor you choose should be one that you can vape all day long, produces lots of vapor, and provides a substantial throat hit... read more
Vaping KitsVapor4Life Vape Kit Learn which vape kit is right for you Vapor4Life Vape Kits - Simple Yet Powerful At Vapor4Life, we believe that the worst thing you can do to someone who is looking to turn away from traditional cigarettes is offer them an underpowered, poor tasting alternative... read more
How to choose a cartomizer for your ecigWhat cartomizer fits my battery? Can I use a Smileomizer with a Vapor King battery? Does a tank fit my eGo? Do these questions sound familiar? People new to vaping, or even people who have been vaping for months or years can have a lot of questions when it comes to using refillables. That's OK because the vaping world is huge and there are lots of gadgets to choose from! This guide will help you figure out what carto fits which vaping battery... read more
Vaper Spotlight: Gabby and JordanToday we're featuring a couple customers who I met in our Northbrook vape shop. Gabby loves coming in frequently to hang out and meet other vapers. She was picking up some vaping juice and brought her friend Jordan to try some flavors. I sat down with them to hear about their experiences with vaping... read more
ProductsVapor4Life knows vaping. We've been in the industry for six years, constantly researching and developing the most innovative vaping technology. Our founder Steve "Smilin" Milin created Vapor4Life because he wanted to help himself and other former smokers lead healthier, tobacco-free lives. He spent years working with engineers and professional flavorists to create the highest quality, most advanced technology and e Liquids... read more
Summer vaping tipsIt's summer and time to enjoy the sun, sand, beach, watermelon, and street fests! What could be better than relaxing outside, soaking up the sun and vaping? Not much! We want you to keep on vapin' during these gorgeous months, and have fun this summer. Here are a few things you should keep in mind during this time of year... read more
How to help a friend switch to vapingAre you a vaper who still has friends who smoke? Despite watching you successfully make the switch from tobacco to ecigs, some of your friends or family members might still smoke. Maybe you've tried loaning them your ecig, or even bought them a kit of their own. Whatever you have tried to do hasn't worked quite yet... read more
V4L's ecig tips for new vapersAre you new to the ecig world? Welcome! Here's a list of our favorite tips for vapers that include everything from ecigarette batteries, to nicotine strength, and vapor flavors. We consider these key to making a successful switch! Vape tip #1: Always carry an extra battery You don't want to be left without a charged ecig battery... read more
Media Spotlight"Steve Milin's great awakening occurred one workday afternoon in September 2008. A lifelong chain smoker whose parents died of smoking-related causes, Mr. Milin looked at his trash can and saw the butts of four packs of cigarettes. What shook him was the math: Buying five packs a day plus medication for smoking-related issues was costing him $30,000 a year... read more
Ecig Coupon CodesReady to buy your first ecigarette starter kit but want to save some dough? Or, maybe you've been vaping with us for a while and are looking for a special promotion? We got you! Use our official Vapor4Life coupon code at checkout and save yourself some cash! Use the code OFFICIALV4L and get 10% off your entire purchase at www... read more
Cigar Replacement ECIGSThe Vapor Zeus Cigar We proudly support CASAA and everyone who is trying to quit smoking. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you and everyone around you. It's bad for your health, your wallet and your social life. We are dedicated to helping people break free from smoking. Our founder, Steve Milin, used to smoke 5-packs a day and his health was getting worse with every cigarette... read more
Advocacy ECIGSAdvocacy ECIGS Vapor4Life is a proud supporter of CASAA. CASAA is the industry leader in advocacy for the Vaping industry. Additionally, We proudly support everyone who is trying to quit smoking. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you and everyone around you. It's bad for your health, your wallet and your social life... read more
Highest Quality E-CigIf you've spent any time checking out ecig batteries and flavors, you'll know there are a lot of companies out there. Many manufacturers' products do work and produce vapor, but just don't cut it when it comes to quality. Here at Vapor4Life, all of our products were made to meet our founder's expectations... read more
Smilin's Smileomizer StoryHi V4L Family, As a smoker, I used to chew on my cigarettes and cigars. When I began vaping, I hurt my teeth on carts, tanks, and whistle tips. I wanted a cart that I could chew on, held tons of juice, and could be used with all my batteries. This led me to invent my new personal favorite - the SMILEOMIZER... read more
AffiliatesSpread the word.Get Paid! Why become an affiliate? Make money from home Fast payment processing High conversion rates Why choose Vapor4Life? Highest quality electronic cigarettes Largest product selection in the e-cigarette market Outstanding customer service and affiliate management services Top-Tier Commissions Earn extra commissions on all starter kit sales Make money at home with customers that will keep coming back... read more
Customer ServiceThanks for shopping at Vapor4Life! Feel free to read our privacy policy, terms and conditions, and e-cig FAQ. Need help deciding on a product or how to use something you ordered? Our friendly customer service reps are here to help! You can contact us online, by filling out a support ticket. You can also check the status of an existing ticket... read more
V4L Reward PointsVapor4Life is excited to launch our new Members Rewards Program! We want to reward you for being part of our V4L family. Now you can earn points for making purchases, and lots of other things! Use your points to buy more vape gear! 100 points = $1.00 How to Earn Points Refer a Friend Introduce your friends to Vapor4Life... read more
What is an Electronic Cigarette?Why Use E Cigs? It's a no-brainer. Switching from tobacco to vaping can help you live cleaner and save money. Our customers have been amazed how easy Vapor4Life has made it to use e-cigs. What is an electronic cigarette? Electronic cigarettes - also called e-cigarettes or e-cigs - are an alternative to traditional cigarette smoking... read more
New rewards program for vapers!Have you heard about our brand new rewards program yet? We are super excited to introduce this snazzy new program to reward our loyal V4L family members. Now you can earn points for all kinds of stuff and use the points to buy more vape gear! Earn points for referring friends, celebrating your vaperversary, sharing on your favorite social media channels, and reviewing our ecig products! Read on for details... read more
Vapor StoresStop by one of our Vapor4Life vape shops for some good conversation and a great vape. Our staff will walk you through all we have to offer. If you're new to e-cigs, come by for a consultation and we'll help you find the starter kit that's right for you. Or if you're already an e-cig fan, drop by to sample our 160+ flavors... read more
Warranty30 Day Full Money Back Guarantee Hardware may be returned within 30 days for a refund or exchange provided these items are in like-new condition and show no sign of misuse. Shipping charges will not be refunded. A Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) must be obtained by contacting Customer Service... read more
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Privacy PolicyYour consent By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy and our terms and conditions, as explained below. This policy was last modified on June 6, 2012 and governs the use of our website and information associated with the purchase of products through our website. We encourage you to refer to this policy periodically so that you understand our current privacy policies... read more
Smokeless Vaping LoungeStop by one of our Vapor4Life Vapor Shops for some good conversation and a great vape. Our staff will walk you through all we have to offer. If you're new to e-cigs, come by for a consultation and we'll help you find the starter kit that's right for you. Or if you're already an e-cig fan, drop by and try that flavor mix you've been curious about or that new battery you've been eyeing... read more
VapersA "vaper" is a person who uses electronic cigarettes. Smokers smoke traditional analog cigarettes, while vapers vape ecigs. People who are interested in learning everything they can about the industry and technology behind e-cigarettes, often use the term to describe themselves. Vapers love their lifestyle so much that they are often telling everyone they can about it... read more
Steve MilinWelcome to Vapor4Life! Vapor4Life has been a labor of love ever since I first tried vaping in 2008. My passion for perfection drives me—I know if my e-cigs make me smile, they'll make you smile, too. I was a smoker since my early teens. I had trouble breathing, my clothing stunk, and I was harming myself, my family, and those around me... read more
Gift ideas for Father's DayDo you know what next Sunday is? It's Father's Day! Time to celebrate pops and all he does. If you don't have anything yet for dear old dad, it's not too late! Forget the funny ties and cologne, here are two gift ideas that any father is sure to love. Get him in a great mood from the start... read more
Vaper Spotlight: Mark A.Ecigs are truly amazing. The greatest thing about working at Vapor4Life is that we get to help people improve their lives every day. It's very rewarding to hear back from customers. One of our loyal customers, Mark A. wrote this letter and said we could share it. We want to say thank you and HUGE CONGRATS for celebrating your first "vaperversary"! I have been tobacco free for a year on my bday May 14, and hit 61 years old... read more
Enter the Zeus 510 Ecig Starter Kit sweepstakes!We're celebrating the launch of our new 510-threaded products with a big sweepstakes! We're giving away one Zeus 510 ecig starter kit every day this week! You can enter to win by going to: http://woobox.com/fzbdoj. Entering is super easy! Just 'like' our Facebook page, and enter your email address in the entry form... read more
Brand new V4L ecig site is here!Your V4L family is excited to announce the launch of our new website! It's exciting features include new products, a new rewards program, a new forum, a new 800 number, and more! The site has a responsive design, which makes browsing the site easier whether you're on your phone, tablet, or desktop computer... read more
1 in 10 orders wins free vape swagUPDATE: Our winners have been selected and emailed! Here are a few: Theodore V. - $45.37 Margaret C. - $103.65 Gwen W. - $56.36 Barbara H. - $84.34 Henry Z. - $86.45 AND if you didn't get in on this contest, we've got another one for ya! Enter your email address at www.vapor4life.com/contest for your chance to win a Vapor Zeus or Dial-A-Volt Ecig Starter Kit, 5 WOW Vapor King Disposables, or 3 bottles of vapor juice! We're doing something a little different today for our V4L family! Today only, we will randomly pick an order number between 0-9... read more
Vaper Spotlight: Mary KayToday we're talking with Mary Kay who just celebrated her FIFTH year vaperversary! That means she's been vaping for five whole years. Now that is certainly something to celebrate! I met Mary Kay on the world's largest electronic cigarette forum ECF. When she posted that it was her vaperversary, I thought it would be fun to ask her a few questions about her vaping journey... read more
Electronic cigarettes for Mother's DayMother's Day is coming up in a little over a week (Sun., May 11). Do you have something for your mom yet, or do you need some ideas? If your mom still smokes cigarettes, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce her to electronic cigarettes. Perhaps she's looked for an alternative in the past, or thought about trying e-cigs, but wasn't successful... read more
Happy Earth Day Vapers!Did you know that cigarette butts are the single most littered item in the U.S.? Not only that, but it takes 12 years for a cigarette butt to break down. Twelve years! Switching to electronic cigarettes makes sense for so many reasons. You feel better, smell better, save time, and save money. Plus, just by switching from smoking to vaping you are doing a huge part in helping to combat pollution... read more
About Vapor4LifeVapor4Life, Inc. is the technology leader in the vaping industry. For over 5-years V4L has been producing highly engineered products and innovative technology that serve as a true tobacco alternative. After continuous technological advancements, V4L is now launching its new retail brand WOW VAPOR® in early 2015... read more
Odd mods: 5 strangest modified e cigsSteampunk mod seen at VapeBash 3 There are some pretty damn crazy, I mean CRAZY mods out there. If you think all ecigs look alike, you my friend are in for a big surprise. People have been modding their electronic cigarettes since the devices were invented. There are ecigs made of Altoids tins, Nintendo controllers and Atari joysticks... read more
VapeBash 3: Chicago's e-cigarette conventionCrowd from the first VapeBash It's almost time for VapeBash's third annual vape meet! This Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, VapeBash will take over the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. The Windy City Vapers Club produces this event every year to celebrate all things vaping. This event is super fun... read more
What you need to know about electronic cigarettesToday an old friend from high school posted about ecigs on her Facebook Wall. Working for Vapor4Life I forget that there's a lot of people who still don't really understand vaping. I was happy to see that one of her friends who vape commented "How fast are they supposed to kill you? I've been using one every day for the past 2 years... read more
WOW Vapor King Disposable technical info and reviewThis is a guest blog post by Morandir. I've always been a bit torn on disposables. Reason behind that is of course the waste factor. I know too many people who buy them and throw them away like they're regular trash afterwards. Disposable electronic cigarettes have a place though. If you haven't vaped before and are looking to switch it's a far cheaper alternative to getting a full starter kit, and with established vapers they make a great emergency back up (keep one in my car at all times for that very reason)... read more
How to fix an ecig batteryBattery broken? If your ecig isn't working, this could be very annoying. You might be out and about, with just one batt, or you have a spare, but it's not charged. Ah fret not my fellow vapers. If your batt isn't working, there are a few things you should try doing before throwing your hands up in frustration... read more
Do more smokers switch to ecigs, or begin smoking and vaping?Have you heard the term "dual use?" This refers to people who smoke cigarettes AND vape electronic cigarettes. People wonder if e-cigs are an effective smoking cessation tool. Now as an ecig manufacturer and retailer, we can't say that they are. If we were to say that, we'd have to be regulated as a drug under the FDA... read more
WOW Vapor Smilin Tobacco and Menthol e-liquid reviewThis is a guest blog post by Morandir. Vapor4Life recently released two new flavors - WOW Vapor Smilin Tobacco and Smilin Tobacco Menthol. The flavor is available in both 30ml bottles and cartomizers. I've been testing both new juices pretty heavily the past few weeks on a number of different set ups... read more
New WOW Vapor Chicago vape shopBHam and Kevin Have you heard about our new vape shop in Chicago? E-Cigs by WOW Vapor just opened in the Lincoln Square neighborhood at 2307-B W. Lawrence Ave. on the corner of Western and Lawrence. If you've ever been to our flagship store in Northbrook, you probably know Kevin. He's now the store manager at the new store... read more
LA vapers - don't let ecigs get banned!Next Monday (2/24), Los Angeles City Council's Arts, Parks, Health, Aging & River Committee expects to consider an ordinance that would ban use of e-cigarettes wherever smoking is prohibited. This will take place at its next regular meeting, in room 1060, City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012... read more
Why we love vapingWe LOVE vaping here at Vapor4Life! Here are our top 10 reasons: #10) We're saving lots of moolah, to spend on cooler stuff than smokes. #9) No more dirty looks from non-smokers. #8) No more bad breath. #7) No more stained fingers. #6) Our clothes don't smell anymore... read more
New product alert: WOW Vapor King Vapor Cigarettes are here!They're here! After four years in development and over 200 hours of taste testing, the WOW Vapor King Disposable Vapor Cigarette has arrived. The disposable comes in two flavors - Tobacco and Menthol, and two nicotine strengths - Regular (2.6%) and Strong (3.6%). Our disposables deliver a true smoking experience... read more
Using the term "vaping"I just got off the phone with someone from Chicago City Hall. I had called to discuss Chicago's new e-cig ordinance on vaping inside. When I told the guy I worked for a vaping company, it took him a second to process, so I then said "e-cigarette company." This garnered the response "oh vaaaping, ha ha"... read more
CVS will stop selling tobacco productsCVS has made the bold move to quit selling smokes. By October, their 7,600 stores will have phased out cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco. CVS says that tobacco just doesn't belong in a pharmacy. They will lose $2 billion per year, but they think they're making the right move. The drugstore chain is making a huge splash in announcing this news... read more
How to fill an ecig with juiceSome ecigs come ready to use right out of the package. Some ecigs need to be filled with juice before you can use them. The advantages to filling ecigs yourself are that you can mix flavors together and save money. Here are four different cartridges for ecigs, and how to fill them. Cartomizers Cartomizers or "carts"/"cartos" come either prefilled with juice or blank... read more
Getting to know the 510 ecig connectionLeft: Smileomizer with 510 threadingRight: Smileomizer with 808 threading This is a guest blog post by Morandir. For the longest time now V4L has exclusively used the 808 connection with all their branded products, the only exceptions being the OEM kits from a few years ago and a few mods they no longer carry... read more
Chicago bans ecigs indoorsAld. Colon, Ald. Reilly, Ald. Sposato, Ald. Sawyer Today, the Chicago City Council as a whole voted on the proposed ecigarette ban. It passed 45 to 4. The four Alderman that voted against the ban were Roderick Sawyer, Ray Colon, Nicholas Sposato, and Brendan Reilly. Chicago is set to be the first major US city to ban vaping in restaurants, bars, and other indoor places... read more
Chicago's ecig ordinance passed joint committeeVicki testifying against the ordinance Today, the Chicago City Council Joint Committee on Finance and Committee on Health and Environmental Protection passed an ordinance regulating e-cigs. The ordinance amending Chapters 4-64 and 7-32 of the Municipal Code of Chicago regulates ecigs like tobacco cigarettes on sale, distribution and use... read more
Chicago's possible indoor vaping banThe Chicago City Council is meeting for a second time likely to discuss a proposed ordinance banning e-cigs wherever smoking is prohibited. The meeting is this coming Monday, January 13, at 11:30am. We are encouraging all Chicago vapers to call and email their Alderman, to let them know why they should not pass the ordinance... read more
V4L forum gets a new lookThis is a guest blog post by Morandir. About November of last year the V4L forum started having a lot of loading issues (not to mention other problems). By December it became almost impossible to post from a computer due to all the lag, and it only got worse from there. On the 19th of that month though everything changed... read more
Potential Chicago ecig banE-cigs are under attack in Chicago and Illinois! The Chicago City Council is trying to ban e-cigarettes everywhere tobacco cigarettes are banned. Please help protect your right to vape by contacting your local Alderman, and explaining how e-cigarettes have positively affected your life. There's a lot of wrong information floating around about e-cigs... read more
Is 'quit smoking' your New Year's resolution?Ever put "quit smoking" on your list of New Year's resolutions? Last year, this was the 7th most popular goal. That's easy to believe since one out of every five Americans is a smoker. If quitting smoking is on your list, do you have a plan? Are you going to try the patch, nicotine gum, or go cold turkey? What if there was a way to still feel like you're smoking, without actually smoking? Enter the electronic cigarette... read more
New York vapers lose the ecig ban battleAnd another one bites the dust. Last week, the New York City Council voted 43-8 to restrict the use of ecigs. Despite protest from vapers, activist groups, and e-cigarette manufactures and stores, New York banned ecigs. People will no longer be able to use them anywhere they like. Once the ban starts, ecigs will be treated like traditional cigarettes, and may be used only where analogs can be smoked... read more
News flash for ecig haters: adults like flavorsMy mom hides a bag of chocolate bars in the closet. My dad can't keep his hands off the cherry pie. My aunt always has bubble gum in her purse, and my grandma would have had strawberry milkshakes every day if we let her. With the popularity of ecigs increasing, so are the "haters". A lot of people take everything the media says as fact... read more
Vaper Morandir reflects on his third vaperversary and the holidaysThis is a guest blog post by Morandir. It's very rare for me to get personal in a blog, but I've been in a very reflective mood the past few days. The holiday season combined with my approaching three-year vaperversary brings it out of me. This has been one of the most trying years of my life... read more
Vapers - stop NY from banning ecigs!Vapers, as you have probably noticed, proposed ecig bans are popping up everywhere! New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and several members on the NYC Council plan to quickly pass an ordinance that would ban ecigs from being used everywhere tobacco cigarettes are banned. Vapers would be treated like smokers again... read more
Chicago City Council's proposed ecig ordinanceNo smoke, no smell, no ash. So why is Chicago trying to ban ecigs? On Monday, Dec. 9 the Chicago City Council's joint committee Finance; Health and Environmental Protection held a hearing about the proposed ecig ordinance which would subject ecigs to the Clean Indoor Air Act. There were about 15 vapers and vape shop owners there to show their opposition to the ordinance, and were prepared to testify... read more
Vapers have rights too!An airport smoking lounge in Rio. "No smoking within 15 feet of this entrance." Both smokers and non-smokers have rights. Smokers have the right to smoke, so long as it's 15 feet away from an entrance. Non-smokers have the right to not be bothered by cigarette smoke. Now we have a "third-party" in the mix - that's us, vapers... read more
Europe proposes ecigarette banThese days, it seems like governments everywhere are proposing ecig bans. It's not just happening in the U.S. either. The latest proposition comes from the European Union. If the ban goes through, ALL ecigs on sale in Britain would be banned and taken from store shelves. According to the National Post, 1... read more
Smile-o what? Understanding the Smileomizer cartridgeSo, you consider yourself a vaping novice? Think you know all there is to know about mods, threading, coils, and ohms? Have you heard of the Smileomizer from Vapor4Life? If you have, cool! Vape on my friend. If you don't know about "Smileos" I'm here to tell you all about them. A Smileomizer is basically a giant cartomizer... read more
Don't let Chicago ban ecigs!City of Chicago seal Tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 26) Chicago's City Council is going to introduce an ordinance that would expand the city's regulation of tobacco products to include ecigs. It would prohibit their use in smoke-free areas. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Will Burns and Alderman Edward Burke are backing the legislation... read more
Trade a pack for a cold turkey sammie?Yesterday, we held our third annual Trade-A-Pack event in honor of the Great American Smokeout. We had nearly 100 people come to check out our Smokeless Lounge and trade their pack of smokes for a free ecig kit. A lot of other celebrations went on around America. One really clever event took place in Nebraska... read more
Great American Smokeout Trade-A-Pack eventPlease note: This event is now over. Please check out "Trade a pack for a cold turkey sammie?" for a rundown of our event and others! We're getting ready for tomorrow's 3rd annual Trade-A-Pack event! Beginning at 9am, any smoker can come into our Lounge to trade their pack of smokes for a free ecig kit... read more
My experience at VaperCon 2013This is a guest post by Morandir835. This has been one of the hardest blogs to write. Even now almost two weeks later it's still hard to put into words how great of an experience VaperCon was. It had almost nothing to do with the items being sold (I only bought one item while I was there - a very limited run mod), but with the people themselves... read more
Vapor4Life gets on board with America Recycles DayToday is America Recycles Day. It is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. Events take place every year on or around November 15 across the U.S. As a program of Keep America Beautiful, the goal is to get people recycling 365 days a year. America Recycles Day began in 1997 and since then, communities across the country have put on events that educate, promote environmental citizenship and encourage action... read more
Topaz-colored e-cig supplies for NovemberHappy November! Autumn has officially arrived in the Midwest. November is my favorite month for a few reasons. First, I absolutely love fall, for the leaves changing colors, the crisp air, and cozy sweaters. Secondly, it's my birthday month. November's birthstone is topaz, which for all you non-artists - that means yellow... read more
Using e-cigs for a pick-up line?What's up vapers?! BHam is back with something a little..... different today. Have you ever thought about using your e-cig as a pick-up line? No seriously, a few of us at the Vapor4Life were having some fun with this idea and I thought, "Hey, why not ask other people?" So this was the scenario that I came up with! Say I walk into a bar, right? I'm with my guys and we're just hanging out to see what the night has in store for us... read more
V4L Hosts 3rd Annual Great American Smokeout Trade-A-Pack eventThe Great American Smokeout was created on November 18, 1976 by the California Division of the American Cancer Society. It takes place on the third Thursday of November. This year is our third hosting a free "trade-a-pack" event in our Smokeless Lounge. On Thursday, November 21, smokers are welcome to trade their pack of smokes for an ecigarette kit any time between 9:00 a... read more
Finding the Perfect Vape: Vaping Tips from BHamWhat's up vapers?! BHam is back with some tips to help you find the perfect vape you've been looking for. I've been vaping for over two years now (and feel damn good about it too), but it hasn't always been the smoothest of sailing. Not because I didn't have great gear to start with, I just wasn't using any of it for my needs... read more
Please let me vape on the job!Nope, not smoke, it's vapor! Are you allowed to vape at work? If you can, good for you! That's great that your employer is smart enough to realize that he/she's saving time and money by allowing you to use your ecig. If you're not as fortunate, I hope that you'll be able to change your employer's mind after giving him/her some info... read more
How to assemble and use your first ecigCongrats! You just received your first ecig starter kit in the mail. You did your research and figured out what to buy. It just came in the mail and you can't wait to get started. I'm going to take you through the process so you know what to do. Step 1: Charge your batteries First you want to get your batteries fully charged... read more
Sweet or sour e-liquid contestDo you prefer sweet or sour when it comes to your food? Are your taste buds the same for your preference in juice? I don't know if you noticed, but October is all about flavors. Last Friday was Sweetest Day, yesterday was Food Day and today is Sour Day. We're celebrating with a photo contest. The top 5 pics win a $75 gift certificate to buy a sweet or sour e-juice to match their favorite food... read more
With a new proposed cigarette tax, it's time for you to start "vaping"If there was ever a time to switch to ecigs, it's now. Today Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel presented his new 2014 budget to the Chicago City Council. If approved, cigarettes will cost 75 cents more per pack! Chicago would have the highest cigarette tax in the country. This would give the city an extra $10 million in revenue... read more
How Chinese New Year affects the ecig industryWritten by guest blogger Morandir835. Every year at the end of January or early February is Chinese New Year. Not only is it the longest festival in China lasting for 15 days, there is what has been called the Chinese New Year hangover that follows. The entire country shuts down for CNY, and afterwards a very large percentage of their population changes jobs... read more
Should I get the Dial-A-Volt or Vapor Zeus?A lot of people ask me, "should I get the Vapor Zeus or Dial-A-Volt?" I usually say both, because they are totally different and both revolutionary in their own way. If you have to choose one, then I hope when you're done reading this you'll have enough info to decide. Both our Vapor Zeus and Dial-A-Volt batteries come in two versions - manual and auto... read more
Update on Evanston's potential ecig banEvanston City Council Last night, BHam, Brian, and I attended an Evanston City Council meeting. We were there to show our opposition to their potential ordinance that would prohibit vaping in any place that now prohibits smoking. We were happy to see that our friend Stephanie ("Loveridden" on the forums), several Vapor4Life customers, a Wicker Park vapor shop owner, Michael Cozy - a CASAA rep, and a few other vapers were also there in support of ecigs... read more
Help stop a vaping ban in Evanston, IL!Let your voice be heard! Vapers, we need your help! The Evanston City Council (Chicago suburb) will hear testimony and likely vote on a vaping ban this coming Monday, October 14. The hearing will take place around 7:30 p.m. at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave. in Evanston, IL. The Ordinance No... read more
Upcoming Vapercon 2013This was written by guest blogger, Morandir. One of the best ways to meet fellow vapers in person are conventions. There's quite a few of them around the country held throughout the year. There's far more to them than just the buying and selling of multiple PVs (personal vaporizers) from vendors around the country, it's where vapers get to interact with each other, explore new items first hand, and pick up a lot of tricks and tips from avid vapers... read more
Ooops, I "forgot" my new Vapor Zeus ecigSo my dad made the switch! That's right, after a year of pestering him to throw out his cigarettes, he finally broke the habit! So what got him to commit to vaping? He was finally ready! When I first started to learn the ins and outs of e-cigarettes, I started telling every smoker I knew. I'd show off my e-cig like it was the hottest thing in town... read more
Vapers can now earn free ecig swagToday we are rolling out a new rewards program for our customers. It's called the VIV Rewards Program. "VIV" stands for Very Important Vapers. If you're not familiar with the term "vaper", it's easy to understand. A vaper is simply someone who uses electronic cigarettes. Starting today, customers will earn points on every purchase, which can then be redeemed for free vaping supplies... read more
Ecigs and Bloody MarysAny Bloody Mary fans in the house? Vapor4Life recently attended Highwood's Bloody Mary Festival. Bright and early Saturday morning I arrived with my car full of equipment and ecig products. At 8 a.m. there were a handful of other vendors getting their booths set up. After figuring out where our booth would be, I got to work setting up the tent and tables... read more
Vaper Spotlight: StaffordOur customer spotlight today is on Stafford, born and raised in Winnetka who now lives in Northfield. He came into the Lounge to get some more Turtle juice. I sat down with him for a few minutes to talk about his experience with ecigs and Vapor4Life. When he was a smoker, Stafford smoked 1 to 1 1/2 packs every day... read more
Two years, and counting: BHam's V4L anniversaryIt's been two years vapers, and you know what? It doesn't feel like it. It feels like I've been at Vapor4Life for my entire life. Not because life is a drag here, but it feels like home and that I'm with family. Faces have come and gone over the last two years but the "family" has never wavered... read more
New Smilin Special cigar e-liquid flavorsThis is a guest post by Morandir. Recently V4L announced the release of two new flavors- Smilin Special Cigar in medium and full flavor. Smilin sir has been working on these for a bit now (first samples appeared back in February of this year). They're available in both 30ml bottles and pre-filled cartomizers... read more
Recap from V4L's Customer Appreciation PartyWe recently held our very first customer appreciation party at our Smokeless Lounge here in Northbrook, IL. We invited customers from the area to hang out, eat some food and meet other vapers. We gave away a bunch of raffle prizes, including the new Vapor Zeus and Dial-A-Volt, as well as a ton of juice... read more
What makes a vaper's wife happy?What makes a vaper's wife happy? My house no longer smells like an ashtray. My windows are clear and not glazed with smoke. My clothes smell like my perfume and not a cigarette butt. My carpets are free of holes and ashes. My house cleaning does not include ashtrays. My husband doesn't leave me alone at a restaurant to take a cigarette break outside... read more
Get creative with 150+ vaping flavors!I started vaping my first day at Vapor4Life about three years ago. I was never a heavy cigarette smoker, but would enjoy having an occasional cigarette when having a couple of drinks with friends. However, I was a fan of other tobacco products. Throughout my high school and college years, I smoked tons of hookah and would dip on the baseball field whenever I could... read more
Congrats to our World Vaping Day e-cigarette prize winners!In case you missed it, yesterday was the second annual World Vaping Day! To celebrate, we held a contest on our Facebook page. We asked vapers to tell us how vaping saved their life. We had a total of 63 entries, so you can imagine it was pretty difficult to pick just three winners. We want to say thank you so much to everyone who shared their personal vaping stories with us! In the end we chose Armani Pasqual for a Vapor Titan Kit, Jim Readdy for an Automatic Dial-A-Volt Kit, and Rita Jones for an Automatic Vapor Zeus Kit... read more
Vaping saved me how much cash?!So I've been loving life in the two years that I've been vaping. I'm breathing a hell of a lot better. I'm waking up refreshed, and I've got an overall good outlook on life. I mean, I feel like I've got my life back and I'm only 23! So where do we go from here? So I was on the E-Cigarette Forum (ECF) over the weekend, chatting it up with some fellow vapers, when I noticed something in someone's profile... read more
World Vaping Day 2013: A holiday for vapersHappy World Vaping Day! The second annual World Vaping Day is here! This worldwide holiday was created to raise awareness about the benefits of ecigs. This day is all about becoming an advocate for electronic cigarettes as a smoking alternative. You can be an advocate just by helping people understand what ecigs are and how they work... read more
"Smoking" electronic cigarsThe cigar Nazis are out in full force. There are more than 35 states where you can't have that great steak and go to the bar and enjoy an after-dinner cocktail. Unfortunately, it's only going to get worse. But my friends, don't be discouraged. I, like many cigar smokers, laughed at the idea of an electronic cigar... read more
No smoke breaks, only Grand Theft AutoIt was 11:45 PM and was freezing. "What the hell am I doing out this late?" I asked myself. Oh yeah! The biggest gaming release of the year was last night! Finally, my wait was over for Grand Theft Auto V. But the wait last night was much longer than expected. Apparently, some other people heard of the biggest game of this century, and I was one of 400 people at my local GameStop... read more
Cooler Talk: E-Cig EditionAs a vaper, I've been approached by many people who come from both sides of the "e-cig spectrum." You know, the "naysayers" who think this is a fad or on the opposite end, people who praise me for making the switch. Some people just genuinely want to know what e-cigs are really all about. Well, I'm here to tell you MY version of what I say to anyone who asks me about my vape... read more
Blowin' Smoke Higher than the Eiffel Tower"In three cases out of 10, for products with or without nicotine, the content of formaldehyde was as much as the levels found in some conventional cigarettes." This is a statement from a French study that claims that e-cigs produce carcinogens similar to traditional cigarettes. Not only as a vaper but as a SMART and THOROUGH individual, I think this is BS, and I'll tell you why... read more
The Business Insider's "9 e-cigarettiquette laws" article blows smokeScrolling through my Facebook Newsfeed this morning, an article my friend Keyzy posted caught my eye ("The 9 Laws Of E-Cigarettiquette: A Handy Guide For E-Cigarette Smokers"). "Ooh great", I thought "now here's something that looks useful." And then I notice, even better it's from The Business Insider - a credible source... read more
Ecigs aren't dangerous, people are just negligentRecently, many of you may have seen a new story out of Atlanta, GA, about a woman who was the unfortunate victim of an e-cigarette explosion. Luckily, she was not harmed and the only damage to her home was cosmetic. I read this story and I started to think, is the e-cigarette really to blame, or is negligence at hand? Don't get me wrong, no one should feel like their life is in danger from vaping, but I'm sure we're missing parts of this story... read more
Don't Just Vape, Advocate!This is a guest blog post by VaporVamp. As the negative effects of smoking have become widely known, smokers have become more and more stigmatized and marginalized. With secondhand smoke being a real danger, smokers are forced outside or away from other people to smoke. Some non-smoking people take this a step further and seem to actively despise smokers for their habit, not even considering that for most, it is an addiction formed early in life (as teens or, for some, even younger) when they may not have had the best of judgment... read more
"Hi Officer!": Talking about ecigs with the policeI'm back in the swing of things vapers, and it feels damn good to be writing again. Last weekend, I had a buddy of mine come back home from Wisconsin (he left Chicago after college for a job... but I'll bust his chops for that another day) and we were catching up on things. I told him about this festival going on in town and how we should stop by and grab a few drinks, because that's what you do when an old friend comes to town: you drink... read more
The Growth of Ecigs: Bigger is BetterThis is a guest blog post by Kevin Cass. When I started vaping, my goal was to find something so similar to cigarettes that my habit would transfer easily from analogs to e-cigs. I wanted a cigarette that wasn't a cigarette. So my first e-cigs were the same size and shape as analogs and even lit up at the end when I inhaled... read more
Cigar smokers, the future is here!I had no idea what an electronic cigarette or e-cigar was until recently. I was as skeptical as the next guy. What intrigued me was how a company could replicate the experience of a cigar other than smoking the real thing. Our owner, Steve Milin, assured me it would be great, and it's as close to the real thing with some positive exceptions... read more
Vaping podcast contestI'm excited to announce that Vapor4Life will start doing podcasts! A few times each week you'll be able to listen in as we give ecig and vaping news and info. Now that we're doing podcasts, we need a name! So help us out and give us some suggestions. We'll pick one in about a week. The winner will receive a Vapor Zeus Starter Kit! So what are you waiting for? Get thinking and post your ideas in the comment section below... read more
Vaping, Baseball and BSI was lucky enough to get tickets to the Chicago Cubs game this week and as a die-hard fan, I was beyond excited. I went with a buddy from work and what could be better? We got to Wrigley Field, sat back and enjoyed the nice 70 degree weather as the sun went down. After ordering our first round of beers, we kicked back and watched as the game got started... read more
From football and cigarettes to exercising and vapingSo, I've been working for Vapor4Life for a little over two years now, and I've come a very long way from when I started. A few days ago, I was thinking about my journey and how much I owe my life to Vapor4Life. For those of you who don't know my story, I'll give you a little insight. I started smoking back in high school, for a couple of reasons actually... read more
Vaper Spotlight: AmilaAmila blows smoke rings So the other day I was working in the marketing office when Kevin from the Smokeless Lounge came in. He asked if I was busy. Now that's a silly question. "What can I do for ya Kevin?" I asked. He said there was a young lady in the Lounge that wanted to be interviewed for our blog... read more
Breaking the Chains - How I made the switch from smoking to vapingVaporVamp with her magenta Dial-A-Volt Automatic Battery This is a guest blog post by VaporVamp. I've been a secret prisoner of cigarettes for almost 15 years. I smoked the first thing in the morning. I would smoke any chance I could during the workday, even smoking at my desk since I work from home... read more
Steve Milin talks about ecigs on WGN RadioThis weekend, Vapor4Life CEO and founder, Steve Milin was on a radio show called "WGN Weekend with Bill Moller", on WGN 720. Steve shared his personal story about electronic cigarettes. He talked about how he used to smoke five packs of cigarettes every day, how both of his parents died due to smoking, and how Steve discovered vaping... read more
How I traded smoking for vapingThis is a guest blog post by Kevin Cass. Growing up in the heart of Texas in the 80's and 90's, cigarettes were everywhere: restaurants, public spaces, outside shops and malls. At every turn the smell incensed the air. Vending machines, easily accessible to kids fed our addictions at $1.50 per pack... read more
V4L's new cartomizer will make you smileWhat's blue, green, pink and chewy? No, not a dog toy....it's our brand new colorful Smileomizers! We first introduced our new cartomizer in black and a cigar color to match the Vapor Zeus. Just last week we got three new colors for this revolutionary ecig battery - magenta, blue and green! Well, as anyone who's met our founder and CEO Steve "Smilin" Milin knows, the ecig device has to match! So how could we not sell matching Smileomizers? For those new to ecigarettes, let me explain... read more
What's Buzzin' Vaping Cousin?This is a guest blog post by Via. Did you know that Wednesday, July 24th was National Cousin's Day? No, I didn't either! But, luckily, Vapor4Life had a National Cousin's Day Sale, which reminded me to call my favorite cousin! My Favorite Cousin I began smoking in 1967, and my favorite Cousin, Olivia, was right there with me, every step of the way... read more
Possible ban on menthol cigarettesThis is a guest blog post by Morandir835. For those who might not be aware, the FDA just took another step closer to potential regulation of menthol cigarettes with their latest study. It cites that their minty taste makes it easier for people to start smoking. Menthol cigarettes account for one third of tobacco sales in the US... read more
Vapor4Life going to Auto Mass on Sunday!This Sunday, Vapor4Life will be at Auto Mass in Bridgeview, Illinois. This event aims to present the depth of car culture all over Chicago and bring the automotive community together. On July 28 Auto Mass, held at Toyota Park 7000 Harlem Ave. will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. The day will consist of drifting, a car show, bike stunts and even food trucks... read more
Ecig-friendly and ecig bans listIf you haven't noticed, e-cigarettes are quickly gaining popularity! That's great news for us vapers. However, now that more people are becoming aware of these awesome devices there are more people opposed to them as well. We need your help! We are keeping two lists - one has places that have banned ecigs, the other has places that are vape-friendly... read more
Chicago bikers, come check out our ecigs!www.celebratehighwood.com/bikerally.html Vvrrrroooomm, vrooom! Are you a biker who lives near Chicago? If so you won't want to miss our booth at the Highwood Bike Rally! This event takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month through September at The Toadstool Pub in Highwood, Illinois... read more
Vaping ECigs on AirplanesImage courtesy of Yuichi Kosio via http://bit.ly/16yhNP0 Imagine you are not a vaper, and haven't the slightest idea what an ecig is. You are on a plane. You see puffs of smoke several rows away. Is someone smoking on this plane? Surely no one would do that these days. But what could it be? What is burning? You begin to worry... read more
ECig Supply Organization"Whistles" posted his storage solution on the V4L Forum Organizing jewelry can be similar to organizing electronic cigarette supplies. Some jewelry can be heavy and large like mods. Stud earrings are a little smaller than cartomizers. Then there are generally oddly shaped pieces that don't really fit with anything else... read more
V4L refreshes a few flavors with new namesYour favorite flavor has not disappeared! Some of our flavors have been renamed. The following list shows the old name on the left and it's new name on the right. 555 = Triple Nickel Dunhall/Dunhall Menthol = Dunwoody/Dunwoody Menthol Hilton = Hilltop Kamel/Kamel Menthol = Oasis/Oasis Menthol Kant/Kant Menthol = Kilt/Kilt Menthol Cool = Chillax Menthol Doc Pepper = Doc Popular We're in the process of updating our website to reflect these changes... read more
New Large 1300mAh Vapor ZeusThis is a guest blog post by Morandir835. With the release of the 1300mah Vapor Zeus and Large Smileomizer, V4L now has two size offerings on their latest personal vaporizer. I figured people would want the technical scoop on the new products along with my short review. Large Smileomizer These are the same diameter as the 1300mAh Dial-A-Volt and 1300mAh Vapor Zeus, meaning they are a few millimeters larger in diameter than the small Smileomizers... read more
One guest blogger's opinion of the Vapor ZeusBlack Vapor Zeus Dual Mode Battery with cigar-colored Smileomizer You have read my blog long enough to know that I don't write reviews just to write them. I decide what I write about, and I have rules. With only one exception, (a bottle of e-liquid from V4L) I have chosen and purchased, each item I have reviewed... read more
Celebrate World No Tobacco Day!If you didn't know, today is "World No Tobacco Day". This holiday is sponsored in part by the World Health Organization. The day highlights the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocates for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The theme of this year's campaign is "Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship"... read more
Vapor4Life's New Automatic Dial-A-Volt BatteryAvailable in 4 sizes and 4 colors Recently Vapor4Life released the last three sizes and colors of their auto Dial-A-Volt (DAV) line. (When it first came out, it was only available in black 1100mAh). The first thing that stands out about this DAV is the lack of a button. For the auto lovers of the vaping world this is one-of-a-kind pv, seeing as there are currently no other automatic variable voltage devices on the market of any type... read more
My review of the Vapor Zeus product lineThis is a guest blog post by Michael Britt. When I received my Vapor Zeus "vapemail" at around noon I was headed out on a road trip. Perfect time to put these new products through their paces. I switched over from a two-pack a day habit to vaping exclusively in early January. But I was so much worse in the car... read more
Vape Face ContestMike R. posted his "vape face" pic on our Facebook page UPDATE: We've extended our contest until Friday, May 24! Today begins our Facebook "Vape Face Contest"! What is a "vape face"? This e-cig term is used to describe the image resulting from taking a photo while vaping. The Contest Starting today you can enter to win a brand new Vapor Zeus e-cig battery and vaping supplies for a year! To upload your picture, simply go to our Facebook page, and click on the "Vapor Zeus Contest" tab... read more
Introducing our product reviewer teamWe received a huge response to our request for product reviewer applicants. Thank you to everyone who asked to be a part of this new team! After much deliberation, we have selected 11 people to test, review and give feedback on our new products. We are pleased to announce our new product review team members: katz-in-boots Emma Scott manyard77 Last Of The Only MystStick HarmoneyPB plantlvr Boxer757 KY_Rob Yail Bloor MissEmma Brandon and I will be meeting with Steve next week to discuss this new venture further... read more
Recap of VapeBash 2On Friday, Vapor4Life went to the second annual VapeBash, an ecig convention in Rosemont, Illinois. It was packed, with over 1,600 vapers in attendance! I heard the Windy City Vapers Club (who put on the event) actually ran out of name badges on the first day (now that is a good problem to have)! There were so many people there in fact, it was a little hard to hear, and almost hard to see people with all the vapor that hung in the air... read more
V4L's Vapor ZeusVapor Zeus Dual Mode Starter Kit This is a guest blog post by Morandir. For almost the entire time I've been a V4L customer, Smilin sir has been working on a fixed 5v batt. Today all that work has finally come to fruition. There's been many pitfalls in the journey of the Vapor Zeus, the first working prototypes were made over a year ago... read more
YouTube Contest Winners Announced!We are pleased to announce the winners of our YouTube contest: ononeharbinger and Alex Krohn! Both these gentleman put together fantastic videos and published them on YouTube. Mr. Krohn won second place and will be receiving a black XL 1300mAh Automatic Dial-A-Volt battery and charger, as well as a $75 Vapor4Life gift certificate... read more
2nd Annual VapeBashVapeBash 2 is quickly approaching and Vapor4Life is getting ready for another fun-filled party! The Windy City Vapers Club is putting on their second VapeBash ecig convention this weekend. Everyone who attends will receive one free raffle ticket. On Friday night there will be a limbo contest, and on Saturday night, there will be a Steampunk costume contest... read more
Vaping with stressThis is a guest blog post by Morandir835. I wrote this after experiencing a personal tragedy that took place after I got home from Chicago back in February. I lost someone who I've known for over half my life, that I've also had the pleasure of working with for the past 10 years... read more
Looking for product reviewers!Are you interested in reviewing Vapor4Life prototypes and new products? In order to continue to lead the electronic cigarette industry and create the ultimate in vaping pleasure, Vapor4Life needs your help. We are looking for about 10 committed vapers to test and review our new products. Join our new Customer Product Review Team to be one of the very first customers to sample, honestly review Vapor4Life's latest and greatest, and make suggestions... read more
Smileomizer Tech Info and ReviewThis is a guest post by Morandir835. Since Vapor4Life released the Smileomizer last week, I can finally give up some of the technical info I've sat on for a while (since I got back from Chicago). The first thing you'll notice about these cartos is the drip tip. It's a completely different design, technically two parts, and only compatible with the Smileomizer... read more
My Automatic Dial-A-Volt ecig reviewThis is a guest post by Michael Britt. Some of my first V4L e-cigs were Vapor King automatic batteries I got in the starter kit the first time I tried switching over. Because I was topping off old carts (and wasn't aware of the forums for newbie advice), I quickly made the mistake of flooding a cart... read more
Electronic Cigarette YouTube ContestCalling all vapers! Vapor4Life is hosting our first ever video contest! There are two huge prizes for the best videos. The second place winner will receive a new Automatic Dial-A-Volt ecig battery and a gift certificate to Vapor4Life for $75. The first place winner will receive an Automatic Dial-A-Volt and a $200 gift certificate... read more
#V4LPIN2WIN week 1 winnerDid the caption you vote for win?! We just ended our first #V4LPIN2WIN caption contest, tallied the votes, and found the winner! This week's winner is "Last Of The Only" who will receive a 30ml bottle of juice or 5-pack of cartomizers in his desired flavor and strength. Hi caption was "You throw one more cigarette butt in my park and I'm gonna get my man with rabies to come pay you a visit... read more
Pinterest #V4LPIN2WIN Caption ContestCartoon for 3/18-3/22 Today your favorite ecig company (Vapor4Life) is beginning a weekly PIN2WIN Pinterest Cartoon Contest. To enter, repin the specific week's cartoon with your own creative caption on any of your boards dedicated to electronic cigarettes or vaping. Then give us the link/URL (Example: http://pinterest... read more
Auto Dial-A-Volt e-cigarette winnersYesterday we wrapped up our contest to win an auto V4L Dial-A-Volt battery - the world's first automatic variable voltage device. All you had to do was comment on the blog post with the reasons for making the switch from analogs to ecigs. We had a total of 141 entries, and randomly chose three winners... read more
Win our new Automatic V4L Dial-A-Volt ecig!This could be YOURS! Want to win our latest ecig battery? Our new Automatic V4L Dial-A-Volt is the world's first automatic variable voltage battery! We are giving out a total of three prizes. All you have to do is tell us the reason(s) you started vaping. (Please see complete rules below.) The winners will be chosen randomly via random... read more
My trip to Chicago & V4L headquartersTed Aliotta Band playing "Lake Shore Drive" Before anything else, I want to thank V4L and Smilin sir for everything. I had a fantastic time, and was made to feel at home the entire time I was there. I will not forget the Chinese New Year party, and wonder how many people actually remember it... read more
Palette cleansing for vapersI don't know if it's just me, but I find myself needing a second flavor to cleanse my palette every hour or so to help refresh my taste buds. I tend to chain vape, and after a while, I start not feeling and tasting the flavor of my main vape "WOW New Menthol" as much. I thought it was my gear. I tried switching out batteries, topping of my charges, refilling my tanks... read more
Changes to our ecig websiteAs you may have noticed, we've been busy working on our website. We've added new content and moved products around to make it easier to navigate and find what you're looking for. We kept the product menu on the left hand side of the site, but made a few changes to it. We carry a ton of different starter kits, each with different vaping audiences in mind... read more
Calling all vaping Hoosiers!Hoosier Vapers are hosting their first vape meet-up of the year this weekend. This vaping club's slogan is "Vaping along the crossroads of America." It was founded out of a love of vaping and the need to spread the truth about e-cigarettes, tobacco harm reduction, and the vaping culture. Twenty-one vendors have donated prizes and/or samples to the event (including yours truly - Vapor4Life)... read more
Introducing the V4L Automatic Dial-A-Volt, the only auto variable voltage ecig batteryVapor4Life is excited to announce the launch of our latest ecigarette product - the V4L Automatic Dial-A-Volt. This is the only automatic variable voltage ecig battery available. It joins the Dial-A-Volt family that contains four sizes of the manual V4L Dial-A-Volt. Like the manual version, this new auto battery also features the finest stainless steel connector and a soft, velvet touch shell... read more
Guilt-free chocolate (vaping flavor)Having just celebrated Valentine's Day last week, my heart-shaped box of Whitman's is almost empty. Just a few chocolate-covered peanuts are left. I need chocolate in some form every day. Luckily for me and all chocolate-loving vapers, we have chocolate-flavored ecigs. (Yes, it does exist!) There's the straight Chocolate vaping flavor, plus a ton of other blends including Chocolate Cinnamon, Chocolate Banana, Choco Caramel Peanut, Cherry Cordial, Chocolate Turtle, Peanut Butter Cup, Milk Chocolate Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Raspberry, White Chocolate, and White Chocolate Strawberry... read more
Happy National (ECig) Battery DayToday is National Battery Day. So of course Vapor4Life is celebrating this grand holiday! We are after all, in the business of ecigs. And as we all know one of the two main components of an ecig is the battery. In honor of this day we are devoting this blog post to - you've guessed it - batteries! There are a ton of different battery types... read more
My smokin' valentineOver the years we've all seen some pretty outrageous valentine's day cards. We've seen them in stores, been the receiver (and hopefully not the offender). There's the seriously cheesy sayings: "You're just "write" for me" or "You're sweet and I'm not lion" or how about "No bones about it - you're top dog!" Today in honor of the February 14th holiday, we're sharing some silly valentines with you... read more
V4L team celebrates the Chinese New YearHappy New Year! I know our New Year's celebrations are long over but the celebrations have just begun in China. The start to the Chinese New Year was on February 10th this year. "This year?", you may ask. Unlike our New Year, which is the same date for each calendar year, the Chinese New Year follows a lunisolar calendar where the full phases of the moon determine the months... read more
Self improvement through ecig gadgets?I actually enjoy the act of smoking a cigarette. It's every other aspect of cigarettes I do not like. The cost ($11 a pack in NYC!). That lingering smell on my clothing and hands. The cost. Cleaning ashtrays. The cost. I ended 2012 by joining a gym and signing up for the Spartan Race with one of my best friends... read more
Vapor4Love Contest WinnersWe are pleased to announce the five winners from our Vapor4Love Valentine's Day contest we began on Monday. We got a lot of entries, and it was difficult to choose who would get Vapor Titan electronic cigarette starter kits. There were a lot of sad stories, about people who most certainly deserve the chance to get started in the vaping lifestyle... read more
Vapor4Love Valentine's Day ContestFor Valentine's Day this year we are running a contest called "Vapor4Love" because either you're a smoker, or you love one! Make this year's Valentine's Day one she'll remember. Introduce your loved one to the best alternative to smoking - electronic cigarettes. We are giving away five starter kits between today and Wednesday... read more
Too stubborn to vape e-cigarettes?Everyone knows someone in their life that can be a bit stubborn. Some people are set in their ways, have certain routines they get used to, and simply put - don't want to change. Maybe you are stubborn yourself, or it's your spouse. Perhaps you and your husband used to smoke together for many years until you discovered a better alternative... read more
Vaping flavors hits (& misses)Discontinued Holiday Sampler Pack Vapor4Life carries over 150 flavors of e-liquid and cartomizers. In the past four years of business, we've seen a lot of flavors come and go. Some we can't keep on the shelves, while others were not so popular. A few favorites include WOW Peppermint, Smilin Special Menthol, Coffee, Grape, Cinnablaze, Peacemaker Peppermint, Kamel, and Wowboy... read more
Amethyst purple ecigs for February birthdaysFebruary is quickly approaching and most likely you have some people in your life that have birthdays next month. Amethyst is February's birthstone. This gem is a violet variety of quartz. Amethyst used to be as valuable as diamonds, but an extensive deposit was discovered in Brazil. Purple is traditionally the color of royalty and since the dawn of history amethyst has been used to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers... read more
What the upcoming FDA hearing means for vapersThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. For the past few months there's been a lot of talk on ECF, Facebook, and the V4L Forum on the future plans of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about ecigs... read more
How smoking makes your computer sickInterested in making your desktop computer sick real quick? No? Well then why are you smoking near your computer? One way to get your computer to stop working at full performance is to smoke cigarettes by your computer. Computers have air vents to allow air to flow through and cool down the engine. The part of the computer that acts as a cooling device is called a heat sink... read more
Vaping and electronic cigarette advocatesBe sure to always have a few cards with you! A call to arms! Well, not really, but now that I have your attention, I would like to talk about being an advocate for electronic cigarettes and our culture. As vapers, we feel a special bond with others who carry an ecig. We come together to share stories and laughs, knowing the vaper across from you has been through many of the same struggles... read more
The joys of being a vaping mentorThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. For ecig vendors the new year is always one of their busiest times. Quite a few people make the new year's resolution to switch from analogs. This means there's a high influx of new vapers at the start of each year... read more
Vape meets this SaturdaySample Juice Table at South Florida Vapers December 2012 Vape Meet http://bit.ly/VbwQ1J Attention LA; Milwaukee; York, Pennsylvania; Birmingham, Alabama; and Largo, Florida vapers - are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? How about attending a vape meet and meeting some new people? If you haven't yet been to a vape meet, here's what to expect... read more
Vaping advice for newbiesWe are well into 2013 and many of us have made or are thinking about making the switch to vaping. What was it like for you when you first made the switch and what advice would you give? We asked this question to our Facebook community and received a ton of replies! Many vapers offered their advice to guide new vapers on their journey... read more
E-Cig Summit 2013At the end of this month, Las Vegas will become the host for this year's E-Cig Summit 2013. This free event put on by the Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) is focused on multiple industry topics and issues. This is the first of the organization's ongoing e-cig industry conferences. It will be open to ecigarette manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and anyone interested in the industry... read more
FDA wants your comments on ecigs!UPDATE: The FDA is no longer accepting comments for this hearing, however you can still sign this White House petition until February 13, 2013. If you haven't yet heard, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to regulate e-cigarettes under the Tobacco Control Act. The FDA held a public hearing on Section 918 of the Tobacco Act on December 17, 2012... read more
V4LPIN2WIN Dial-A-Volt e-cig winnersWe recently wrapped up our first Pinterest contest "V4LPIN2WIN." The contest took place through our Facebook page and contestants were required to pin two pictures out of seven available pins. The 12 winners each received either a gift certificate or a prize package including a new V4L Dial-A-Volt electronic cigarette battery, a battery charger, and a pack of cartomizers... read more
The Smoker's Flu and new vapersVaping veterans - do you remember when you first switched from smoking analogs to using electronic cigarettes? How did it feel? Some people feel sick and have flu-like symptoms for the first few weeks after making the switch. Both people who quit smoking tobacco cigarettes altogether and those who alternatively use e-cigs can feel these symptoms... read more
Switch to electronic cigarettes in 2013It's no news that quitting smoking is always in the top 10 list of new year's resolutions. Quitting smoking is great, but what if instead of quitting, you smoke differently? Electronic cigarettes allow you to do just that. Rather than stopping that hand-to-mouth simulation that you have made a habit of, e-cigs offer a better alternative... read more
Windy City Vapers Club January MeetCalling all Windy City (and area) vapers! The Windy City Vapers Club (WCVC) next meet is this coming Saturday. What: Windy City Vapers Club January Meet When: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 2:00 pm Where: The vape-friendly Pop's Pizza & Sports Bar 817 Nerge Rd. Roselle, IL 60172 Why: Get social with people who like to vape and talk about electronic cigarettes Pop's offers indoor bags sets, pool tables, dart boards, an arcade, and TVs showing all the sports games... read more
Congrats to Morandir on his two year vaperversaryThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. I celebrated my two-year vaperversary on December 23. With year one it truly felt like a special day of celebration. I'm not sure if it's due to work, or how crazy my life has been lately, but this one lacked that feeling... read more
Vote for your favorite new e-cigarette gearNow that 2013 is here, we've been thinking about all the new products Vapor4Life has introduced last year. We've come out with a bunch of new mods, batteries, and vaping flavors. Everyone has their favorites, and we want to know what yours are! Choose your top picks in each category and vote for your favs in the comment section... read more
New year's e-cigarette resolutionshttp://bit.ly/Wgah62 Happy new year! Earlier this month I wrote about how ecigs have helped me regain my confidence to commit to a resolution in 2013. We all know most resolutions last until February and then disappear for about 11 months. Well vapers I say we make a highly obtainable resolution - to keep vaping through the year! Let's recommit to vaping exclusively... read more
Ecig expert Morandir tests the V4L Dial-A-Volt batteriesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. A few weeks ago Vapor4Life launched another new product, the V4L Dial-A-Volt (DAV for short). I've tested these for the past few weeks, and so far have been very happy with the findings... read more
Win a V4L Dial-A-Volt prize packageUpdate: This contest is now over. Please visit http://www.vapor4life.com/blog/pinterest-v4lpin2win-caption-contest for details on our latest V4LPIN2WIN Cartoon Caption Contest beginning Monday, March 18, 2013. This week and next, we are hosting our first ever Pinterest contest! We are giving away one prize package each day of the 12 day contest... read more
How to find your electronic cigarette nicotine levelAlright, so you've found an electronic cigarette company, you know what starter kit you are going to buy, now all you have to do is figure out what nicotine strength to get. What does "24mg" mean? This number defines the amount of nicotine in a cartomizer or bottle of juice. Nicotine strength levels There are a few reasons for having different levels of nicotine... read more
Changes in the ecig industryThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. As I approach the two-year mark of my switch from analogs to vaping, I can't help but notice how different the ecig world is now from what it was then... read more
Electronic Cigarettes on PinterestIf you like sharing recipes, wardrobe ideas, and home projects with your friends then Pinterest is the social site for you. Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Users (called "pinners") share pictures of things they like that they find online. The images can be categorized onto different boards around the theme of a set of images... read more
C rating, amp limits, and youOMG All Day This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. I've covered this topic a few times on the forum, but never here on the blog. Before the latest additions of the OMG line, it wasn't something that really needed to be covered... read more
Vaping and my 2013 New Year's resolutionshttp://bit.ly/VMyqGV What are your resolutions? New Year's Day is not far down the road which means we all have to start thinking of resolutions. Every year, I tell myself, "I'm going to commit to this, that, and those". It always happens the same way, the first three weeks of January fly by and I find myself living the same lifestyle I was before I "committed" to my resolution... read more
How wine is like e-juiceThis is guest post written by Via, an e-cig enthusiast living in Jacksonville, Florida. Many years ago, I accepted a job to do the accounting for a small California winery in Amador County. At the time, all I knew about wine was "Mad Dog 20/20" would make you sicker than a dog, and that Mateus tasted pretty bad... read more
V4L Dial-A-Volt - the latest in vaping equipmentAvailable in magenta, blue, black, and green If you haven't heard of the V4L Dial-A-Volt yet, you might want to consider getting out once in a while! Vapor4Life introduced this battery just a few days ago, and it's already become a lot of vapers new favorite mod. This KR808D-1 electronic cigarette is similar to the EGO, but the V4L Dial-A-Volt allows the user to select their preferred level of voltage by twisting a thin dial on the bottom of the device... read more
Vaper Spotlight: LoveriddenLoveridden's favorite variable voltage mod Stephanie, a young woman who goes by the name "Loveridden" on ECF and the V4L Forum was first introduced to electronic cigarettes by her Aunt Betty who was using them as an alternative to smoking. That was in June 2011. She's come a long way since then and is now one of the vaping experts... read more
Win a new vaping flavor cartomizer 5-pack!UPDATE: The contest is now over. Thank you all for playing! If your name is on this list, please email email@example.com with your full name, mailing address, and desired nicotine strength. Congrats to the winners selected via random.org: James III HarmonyPB Jessica Crane Shaun Ferguson Sara Fuller Amy Padovani RavageTheEarth (Josh Firicano) Trip Johnson Brad Chamberlain Christina Lamp Dan Barletta Brian Dustin Hood Ryan Tylana Happy Friday everyone! Today we are celebrating the end of the week and the end of the November with a contest for our V4L family (that's you!)... read more
Vapor4Life Kitchen: Pomegranatehttp://bit.ly/V6pi9R Step into the hybrid world of the culinary arts and vaping! "Welcome to the Vapor4Life Kitchen everyone! Today we have Chef BHam, world renowned vaper and chef. Chef BHam what are you cooking up today?" asks the Vapor4Life Kitchen hostess, Audrey. "Thank you for having me!" Chef BHam replies ecstatically... read more
Vaping fun is coming to town!http://bit.ly/SunFEi Greetings everyone! BHam is back and just in time for the holidays! I have cooked up some great ideas for your holiday fun! We are all vapers, right? We all love the holidays with family, right? Well, most of us do! For your holiday party this year, big or small, try this out! Vaping Grab Bag Grab bags have always been a fun, family tradition around the holidays... read more
Pay it forward (ecig edition)http://bit.ly/QHsgGg This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. I'm quickly approaching my two-year mark of being a vaper. One thing you'll realize after you've been vaping a while is you build up a large amount of personal vaporizers and items you either used once and didn't like, or have simply moved on from... read more
Vaperversarieshttp://bit.ly/Ub7Xjt What's a vaperversary? A vaperversary is the anniversary of the date that someone switched over from smoking and became a vaper. People celebrate their first year, month, and even week that they've been vaping. The beginning is always the hardest part. Once a habit has developed, keeping it up becomes less and less difficult... read more
Blank cartomizers for electronic cigarettesNEW brown and burgundy CoolCarts If you are new to vaping, you may not know that you can refill your cartomizers. Pre-filled carts are great for when you're just starting out, or even if you've used e-cigarettes for a few years. They are incredibly easy to use. Just take off the clear rubber caps and screw one on a battery... read more
Brief history of the Great American Smokeout and statewide banshttp://bit.ly/StRN0A Today marks the 37th annual Great American Smokeout, which was created on November 18, 1976 by the California Division of the American Cancer Society. Close to one million smokers quit for the day. The Great American Smokeout takes place every year on the third Thursday of November, one week before Thanksgiving... read more
New Lower Prices On Your Favorite Mods!Good news folks! Today, Vapor4Life's CEO Steve Milin announced lowered prices on all OMG mods. The mod line began with the Aurora kit, followed by the EGO kits. Vapor4Life's first branded mod - the OMG All Day came out at the beginning of August. At the end of August, Vapor4Life introduced their first variable voltage mod - the OMG VV... read more
Differences Between Ash Cap, Diamond and StealthAsh cap, Diamond, Stealth An electronic cigarette is composed of a battery and a cartomizer. The most common type of ecigarette battery that you will see people using in public is the 'stick' battery. These batteries are skinny and of all the kinds of electronic cigarettes, look most similar to an analog (especially white ones) - when compared to 'mods'... read more
Tech Blog Gizmodo Reviews ECigsThe author Mario testing electronic cigarettes (view on Twitter http://bit.ly/Twkmwa) Have you read this article from Gizmodo about electronic cigarettes? (http://gizmodo.com/5936968/the-best-e+cigarette) It received a lot of comments from people on all ends of the spectrum. Some people disagreed with the author's choice of brands to review, some people showed concern that ecigs aren't any better than analogs, and others were upset that they didn't mention of mods... read more
Recycle Your Old Ashtrayshttp://bit.ly/SRxe17 If you are a former smoker, chances are good that you have a few old ashtrays sitting around. Some people throw theirs out the moment they decided to quit smoking. Some clean theirs and hide them away "just in case". Others reuse them in a way other than their original purpose... read more
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)http://bit.ly/S0ETal COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. Chronic tobacco smoking is the leading cause of COPD. November is COPD Awareness Month, sponsored by the US COPD Coalition... read more
A Compilation of Vaping Flavor ReviewsBack when most of us were smoking, the analog flavor choices consisted of a very limited selection. There was basically tobacco or menthol, with each company putting their own slight spin on the taste. When smokers decide to make the switch to electronic cigarettes, they often choose flavors that they hope will match the flavor of their particular brand of analogs they smoked... read more
Mod Advice For VapersThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Now that Vapor4Life is carrying multiple mods, I think a quick education course is due. There is a lot of talk about various mods in both the V4L forum and on ECF (Electronic Cigarette Forum), but for those who don't frequent those forums this information will be useful... read more
Vaping Flavor: Plum CrazyRunning through his backyard was my forest playground. Towering trees with luscious fruits, ripe and plump, surrounded me. Vegetable patches were my hiding places with the brush growing taller than I could see. "Brandon!", my grandfather calls out in search of me. I giggle softly next to the eggplants... read more
E-Cigarette Battery LengthsVapor4Life carries several KR808D-1 "stick" (skinny) batteries. There are the Classic VK batteries, with ash cap ends. The next batteries released were the Original Vapor King batteries. These come in both Diamond Series (with a bejeweled, multi-faceted LED tip), and Stealth Series (no LED on the tip)... read more
V4L Handle Sweepstakes!Vapor4Life is giving away one brand spankin' new V4L Handle each day this week! The Vapor4Life "Can You Handle This?" Sweepstakes allows Facebook users numerous opportunities to win a brand new V4L Handle. Those who "Like" Vapor4Life on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OfficialV4L may enter once per day, each day during the sweepstakes... read more
Vaping Flavor RecipesGreetings fellow vapers and Vapor4Lifers! A few months ago Joe from the fulfillment staff shared his favorite juice flavors, and his own special blend "White Boy". Today I'm going to tell you about my favorite vaping recipes flavors. Cinnamon Cereal Flavors: WOW Waffle and WOW Cinnamon Roll For my crunchy, cinnamon-loving cereal fans, this mix is for you! Actually, I am not a huge cereal fun but this mix is just too good to pass up... read more
V4L Handle ModThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Vapor4Life let me test their new V4L Handle mod before it was officially released. As you can see from the picture, this a box mod type variety, with the firing button on the top opposite of the connector (808 threaded)... read more
Introducing the new V4L Handle modOn Saturday, Vapor4Life added a new mod to their existing OMG mod product line. The line also includes the OMG All Day and OMG VV. The V4L Handle is KR808-D1-threaded and is compatible with both Vapor4Life's CoolCarts and WOW carts, as well as Vapor4Life's 3.5ml and 6ml tanks. The name "Handle" comes from the shape of this box mod... read more
Vapercon 2 (Part 2 of 2)Richmond, Virginia Flag This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Continued from Vapercon 2 (Part 1) After lunch Miss Emma, Ms. Bjfgator, my wife and I returned to Vapercon, bellies full and with a few adult beverages in our system... read more
Vapercon 2 Part 1 of 2This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Last year's Vapercon in Virginia was the first time I got to meet some of the key people of V4L. I was really looking forward to seeing them again this year, but sadly some things got in the way and V4L decided not to go to... read more
Morandir's Top 3 WOW E-Liquid PicksThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. WOW CinnaBerry Juice As I said in my blog post about Peach Breeze, although I've reviewed many, I'm not a big fan of reviewing juices. It's the 'taste is subjective' aspect that always seems to get in the way... read more
Differences between automatic and manual e-cig batteriesIsn't an ecig battery just an ecig battery? Well, no not at all. There are tons of different types, styles, sizes, and designs. While they all do the same thing - create the power needed to turn e-liquid into vapor - there are many different kinds. Today we are focusing on one aspect of electronic cigarettes - the switch that makes the battery work... read more
How to Choose a Starter KitVapor4Life Batteries If you are brand new to e-cigarettes, it can be difficult making your very first purchase. There are so many companies, so many different kinds of electronic cigarettes, and tons of starter kits to choose from. Just getting started can be pretty overwhelming in the beginning. But, it doesn't have to be! You've come to the right place for help... read more
Aussie Customer SpotlightJacques and BHam in the Smokeless Lounge Last Friday our Smokeless Lounge had the pleasure of welcoming an international customer. Jacques was in the US from Canberra, Australia for a business conference. Before leaving for home he decided it just wouldn't be right for him to visit the US without making a stop at Vapor4Life... read more
Vaping & Video GamesGreetings Vapor4Life family and those just stopping by to see what's new. Would I consider myself a video "gamer". No, I do however appreciate a great video game title and will immerse myself in the world for months. I consider a "gamer" someone who has every major release and has several platforms to play on... read more
OMG All Day Mod AccessoriesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Vapor4Life just added three new items to their OMG product line. They are all centered around the OMG All Day mod. They are the 18650 Battery, the 18500 Battery, and the OMG All Day Extender... read more
Vaping Emergency!Remember when vaping was a hobby for me? Well when you have to prove that you are yourself, man do you need a vape break! Strange way to start, I know, but this is BHam writing, right? Let me explain, but first off, hello to all, for those who are unfamiliar with me, I am BHam, Facebook personality, and occasional V4L blogger... read more
How to clean an electronic cigarette batteryHow often do you clean your e-cigarette battery? If you answered "never" or "rarely" keep on readin'! Vapor4Life recommends giving batteries a good scrubbing weekly. Regular battery cleaning will keep it functioning and charging properly. Often a decrease in performance is the result of a blocked connection point... read more
New WOW Vapor Juice Sampler Packs Are Here!Vapor4Life is pleased to announce the introduction of our brand new WOW Vapor Juice Sampler Packs! There are six different packs each containing five different flavors. The five flavors all come in 10ml bottles. As a special introductory offer, each pack is on sale for $14.99. These samplers are available in the nicotine strengths 11mg, 18mg, and 24mg... read more
Oktoberfest Chicago Vapor4Life RecapVapor4Life just attended a Chicago street fest this past weekend. Oktoberfest took place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. Several people from Vapor4Life helped to explain electronic cigarettes to festival-goers including Bham (Brandon), Vicky, Bobby, Brian, Kevin, Joe, and Scott... read more
Morandir Reviews Peach Breeze E-LiquidThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Believe it or not, I'm not really big on doing juice reviews. Flavor is so subjective and what one likes compared to the other is impossible to judge. If we all liked the same thing, there would only be one type of juice, personal vaporizer, soda, food... read more
Chain-Smoking to Chain-Vaping?Are you a chain-smoker, or did you used to be? Steve Milin, the CEO of Vapor4Life used to smoke up to five packs of cigarettes in a single day! The only way possible to go through that many was to chain smoke all day long. Now that he uses e-cigarettes as a smoking alternative Steve is the classic example of a chain-vaper... read more
My Vaping adVenture: Seeking the Sweet SpotThis is guest post written by Via, an e-cig enthusiast living in Jacksonville, Florida. What is a "Sweet Spot" Anyway? A few weeks ago, I had to find the perfect pair of shoes for my wedding the next day. I had a beautiful dress which I pictured in my head as champagne-colored with a gray lace overlay... read more
Vapor4Life Going To Oktoberfest!Join Vapor4Life as we celebrate Oktoberfest on the last weekend of this month! On the grounds of one of Chicago's oldest churches, St. Alphonsus, this Oktoberfest rounds out Chicago's outdoor festival season with bratwurst, beer, and German music. Organized in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Munich every fall since then (with the exception of 1813)... read more
WOW Vapor DJ Black E-Liquid ReviewThis is a guest post by Rantz, who writes surrounded by a cloud of vapor. A good "Clove" is hard to come by. More accurately, to replicate a traditional "analog" clove cigarette experience, is a difficult task. This is in no small part due to the manufacturers of traditional "Kretek" cigarettes ¦ Djarum, Samporena, and the like ¦ guarding their "Sauce" recipes with a diligence and paranoid fervor only matched by certain cola companies... read more
Cinnamon-Flavored E-LiquidThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. With the release of the new WOW juices comes the first real cinnamon flavor V4L has ever offered. Cinnamon is not like any other flavoring for ecig juices, it's not only hard on tanks but every piece of equipment... read more
How To Fill An Electronic Cigarette TankTank on EGO A tank is a cartomizer surrounded by an acrylic tank. It has a long silver cartomizer, an acrylic tube, and two end caps that have rubber gaskets on either side of the tube. The cart can be completely removed from the tank so it can be cleaned. Tanks are fully compatible with Vapor4Life's Vapor King and Vapor Titan Manual Batteries, EGO, OMG All Day, and OMG VV... read more
Highwood's First Annual Inferno Fest!Join Vapor4Life tomorrow at Highwood, Illinois' new event - the First Annual Inferno Fest! Things are heating up in Highwood this week in preparation for Inferno Fest - a myriad of the spiciest food and drinks ever. Anyone who appreciates the hotter things in life is invited to indulge in this fiery food experience... read more
Vaping as a HobbyA little over a year ago I started this thing called vaping and boy, has it been a journey. I find that my vaping has evolved from a habit replacement to a habit killer. Have I truly gotten to the point where I vape for pleasure and not for need? This thought occurred to me this past weekend. I left my ecig at work for the Labor Day holiday... read more
Vaping in PublicThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Over the past few weeks I've attended several social events in my area (and one personal being my 30th birthday party). This lead to a lot of vaping in public places, including a restaurant... read more
OMG VV Technical Info (Part 2 of 2)This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. This article is the second part of "OMG VV Technical Info". It gives some basic information about V4L's newest mod - the OMG VV, as well as an introduction into variable voltage... read more
OMG VV Technical Info (Part 1 of 2)This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. I received the latest offering from the OMG line a few days ago. This article gives some basic info on the OMG VV, as well as an introduction into variable voltage... read more
RY Twist, Blackberry and 3 More New E-LiquidsA second set of brand new WOW Vapor e-juice flavors were recently released. They include a tobacco, a couple menthols, a coffee, and a couple of fruit flavors. This entire bunch of new flavors were chosen based upon customer suggestions. My personal favorite of these five is the RY Twist. Read on for a description of each... read more
First 10 New WOW Vapor Juice FlavorsAs you have probably heard by now, Vapor4Life just released a ton of new flavors in their WOW Vapor E-Liquid line of juices for electronic cigarettes. The first 10 flavors came out on August 15. They include tobacco blends, fruit blends, a clove-flavored vape and even a beverage-flavored e-juice. Many flavors that Vapor4Life carries come in both Premium Juice as well as WOW Juice... read more
NEW E-Cigarette Mods From Vapor4LifeVapor4Life has introduced a few new products including more electronic cigarette mods and juice flavors. This article describes the new mods to get a better understanding of how they work. MODS A "mod" is a modified e-cig. It is typically fatter and lasts longer than stick batteries (like the Original Vapor King Diamond)... read more
I Like The New OMG All Day Mod!This is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. I received my new pink OMG All Day mod today. I love the packaging. It comes in a very nice box that includes the mod, battery and charger. No chance of damage in shipping and it just feels nice to get a properly packaged unit... read more
Get your juice away from the heat!This is a guest post written by a fire spinner from the Midwest. I got some vapemail today and was excited to try a new juice flavor, but something was odd. This juice which was listed as a vibrant orange wasn't orange at all. It was more of an off brown color. I didn't want to taste the juice because I knew it was cooked... read more
BHam's Review of WOW Vapor Hazelnut CoffeeWaking up is always hard. 7:30am is flashing on your phone. *Buzz* *buzz* *buzz*. You hit snooze, but decide to get up anyway. "Let's do this", you mutter as you decide to tackle the work day with some attitude. Out the door, you decide, "I need a cup of Joe", so you head over to the local coffee shop... read more
Summer Time Vaping Do's and Don'tsThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. This summer a lot of the US has seen record high temps, so now is a great time to touch up on some very important reminders about the heat. Heat not only affects the batteries we vapers use, but also the juice... read more
Win One of Our Brand New Juice Flavors!New product alert! Vapor4Life has been busy releasing two new mods - the OMG All Day and the OMG VV (Variable Voltage). We just began to rolling out a bunch of new flavors in several categories including tobaccos, menthols, cinnamons, coffees, drinks, desserts, straight fruits, and fruity tobaccos... read more
OMG All Day, Vapor4Life's New ModThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. V4L recently brought back the OMG line of mods, the first of the two being the OMG All Day (OMG AD). Before I even touch up on any of the key aspects of this device, it's time for a mod refresher course... read more
V4L Going to the Highwood Garlic Fest 8/15!Join Vapor4Life at the Highwood Garlic Fest tomorrow for a stinky good time! Who: Vapor4Life and the City of Highwood What: 2nd Annual Highwood Garlic Fest - In conjunction with the Farmers Market Where: 130 Highwood Ave. in Everts Park between Highwood Avenue and North Avenue (just west of Greenbay Road)... read more
Vaping at the Taste of Lincoln AvenueA couple weeks ago, a few of us from the Vapor4Life team went to a local event in the city of Chicago called the "Taste of Lincoln Avenue" in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. This festival is huge and has been around for over 20 years so this was a big step for our three-year old company. It was a two-day event and both days were memorable... read more
Ms. MysticOne Shares Her E-Cig StoryThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. The latest vet contest on the V4L forum was for participants to write why they chose V4L as their ecig supplier. One of the prizes was to have the winner's story turned into an article for the Vapor4Life blog... read more
V4L Has Come A Long Way Baby!This is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. I have been a loyal Vapor4Life customer for 3 years this July. It's hard to believe that I have been smoke free for 3 years. I started smoking when I was 12 years old and smoked for more than 30 years... read more
Battery, Tank, and Carto ObservationsThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. I've spent a lot of time putting every battery in my possession through the wringer. I've used dual coil cartos on them (mind you this used to be a big no-no for "stick" batts), low resistance cartos, and chain vaped them like nobody's business... read more
Vapor4Life Going to Taste of Lincoln AvenueVapor4Life loves street fests. The live music, the sun, the crowds, the grilling - it all makes for a fun time. The 29th annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue event is coming up here pretty soon and we'll be there! If you've ever been to our Smokeless Lounge in Northbrook, Illinois then you'll recognize some of the faces at our booth... read more
Using A Promo Code and A Gift Certificate On One OrderAs you have probably noticed by now, we recently relaunched a brand new website. The new vapor4life.com makes it easier to find the products you want, has more product information and makes the ordering process easier. One of the changes that has been made is how you enter gift certificate numbers and promotion coupon codes... read more
Abbreviations in the ECig WorldMost industries have their own special language and this jargon can take some time getting used to. The electronic cigarette industry makes no exceptions. We have a lot of interesting terms that we use to describe products, methods, and other e-cig related information. When a person is new to vaping it can be difficult to understand all the terms... read more
V4L Will Be In Highwood Tomorrow!Who: Vapor4Life and the City of Highwood What: Highwood's Evening Gourmet Farmers market Where: 130 Highwood Ave in Everts Park between Highwood Avenue and North Avenue (just west of Greenbay Road). When: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 4-9pm Why: To meet new people, socialize, listen to live music, dine, and shop... read more
V4L Forum ContestsThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Over the next few months I plan on doing a few contests on the Vapor4Life forum. They will be specifically for new users only. There won't be any numbers games, or random drawings, or anything of that sort but contests focused on having something to say... read more
Victory 4 Life VaperversaryThis is a guest post written by bjfgator ~ Beth Fitzgerald from Nutter Fort, WV. She enjoys vaping, cooking, camping, laughing and writing. I'm not really good at remembering dates but one date will be forever etched in my memory as one of the best days of my life ¦ it's the day my first package arrived from V4L... read more
E-Cig Freedom on the Fourth of JulyIn just two days, we'll be celebrating Independence Day to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. All over America people will be enjoying fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies... read more
Testing Personal VaporizersThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Call it OCD, organized, or plain insane. I am a tester. I test everything that can be tested on a personal vaporizer. Apparently I'm not the only person who keeps track of every charge, what ohm every carto used is, how many minutes of use a battery supplies, and other variables... read more
It's Not A CigaretteNames, names, what's in a name? A name is a word or phrase by which a person, thing, or class of things is known, called, or spoken to or of. It is a word expressing some quality considered characteristics or descriptive of a person or thing, often showing approval or disapproval.* America is the melting pot of languages and cultures... read more
E-Cigs at a Farmers Market, Bloody Mary Fest and BBQWe've been pretty busy lately doing some events at our Lounge in Northbrook, Illinois, as well as in our community. Last week Vapor4Life sponsored and participated in a farmers market and held a cookout and open house. This past Sunday we had a booth set up at a local festival... read more
Vaping adVentures - CartosCartomizers This is guest post written by Via, an e-cig enthusiast living in Jacksonville, Florida. How long do cartomizers last? This is the question that I am most frequently asked. The answer is frustrating because there is no straight explanation. Cartomizers Depending on which battery I'm using, I use different types of cartomizers - CoolCarts and WOW carts, tank cartomizers in tanks, and eGo mega cartomizers... read more
Stadium SmokingBars? No. Clubs? No. Blue Angel Diner? Also no. That's how I felt when the smoking bans went into effect. At the time I was in the peak of my smoking career and now I had to watch where I smoke? Fine. I'll be complacent but what I hated the most wasn't the glares, or the signs, the measurements of 15 or 20 feet... read more
Vapor4Life Attends Summer EventsSummer is here and that means time for fun festivals! Who doesn't love fests? Music, beer, cotton candy, the sun, shopping, and all the people watching. Vapor4Life is getting in on the festival action by attending street fairs and other events. This past Wednesday, Vapor4Life had a booth at the Highwood Farmers Market in Highwood, Illinois... read more
Taste Is SubjectivePremium Banana Juice This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Since the release of the dual coil tanks I've been doing a lot of testing on the wattage limits of each juice. Finally finished the Premium line, and after going through 81 flavors, the often repeated statement of "taste is subjective" was truly driven home... read more
Vapestock and Vape MeetsThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. I finally got a chance to make it to one of the bigger vape meets. I attended Vapestock at Indian Rocks Beach in Florida. I have been vaping for a few years and know so many people from chatting every day on the Internet... read more
Chicago Vapers: Join us this Friday!We are hosting a free event complete with lunch, prizes, and e-cigarette product experts on hand to answer questions. Electronic cigarette starter kits will be available at a special price during the cookout. On Friday, June 22 from 11am to 2pm the public is invited to take a lunch break at our Smokeless Lounge... read more
Vape MeetsVape meets are meetings where fellow vapers get together to discuss everything related to electronic cigarettes and personal vaporizers. They are held by clubs in cities all over the world. Some are big productions that take months of planning and can be held at hotel conference rooms, while others are smaller events held regularly at local restaurants and bars... read more
Bham's Affair With CigarettesHey everyone, I'm Brandon. Since I began working at Vapor4Life, I have been sharing the story of how I switched to vaping with anyone who would listen. I'm 21, graduated college three weeks ago, and am a die-hard Cubs fan. I started smoking in high school. I wasn't trying to be one of the "cool" kids or trying to fit in, I actually despised smoking... read more
Most frequently asked e-cigarette questions (Part 2 of 2)This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Hardware preferences vary as much as flavor. V4L offers a few hardware options now, but there are different kits from other vendors that some people prefer... read more
Finding Your Perfect VapeThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Most of us start our vaping journey with a basic starter kit. It includes everything you need to try vaping and see if it's the right thing for you. If you like it and feel it will work for you then you can begin to try different flavors and combos and find what will suit you best... read more
Lighting Up In Airport Smoking LoungesCourtesy of Johnny Myreng Henriksen via http://bit.ly/OlanYl It's summertime and for many that means time for a vacation! If your destination requires travel by plane then you already know what you can and can't bring, that liquids must be in sealed plastic bags, that you can bring aboard a suitcase, and a purse or backpack... read more
Joe's Favorite E-Juice FlavorsMeet Joe. He is an order fulfillment technician and has worked at Vapor4Life for almost two years. He also helps out in the Smokeless Lounge & Store when it gets busy. Joe is a detailed and thorough "handy man" and did a lot of work getting the Lounge ready. He painted the walls and hung up shelves, always one to measure twice and cut once... read more
Most frequently asked e-cigarette questions Part 1 of 2This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. For people who are just getting started with electronic cigarettes the most frequently asked questions are "what hardware should I get?" and "what flavor should I buy?" There is no right or wrong answers because what works for one, may not work for another... read more
Candy & CigarettesCandy and cigarettes are two of the most common vices. If you're reading this article, chances are pretty good that you're into electronic cigarettes. That takes care of the cigarette part. Now to really hit your sweet tooth without your belly taking a toll too, you can vape it! Huh? Yes, you read that right - vape it! Vapor4Life carries a ton of sweet flavors for people looking to satisfy their candy craving... read more
Spotlight on Vapor4Life Associate KevinToday I would like to introduce to you one of Vapor4Life's associates - Kevin Rubio. Today marks Kevin's one year anniversary with the company! Kevin is a Mexican-American who was born in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. He holds a couple jobs at the e-cigarette company, one is picking orders and the second is helping out in the Smokeless Lounge and Store... read more
E-Cig Savings at Vapor4LifeThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Like many people I am on a tight budget. My husband had open heart surgery and I had two major surgeries this past year that put us in a mess of medical debt. I worried how I would get through it, pay my bills, take care of my kids and keep vaping... read more
Greeting Fellow E-Cigarette VapersThis is a guest post written by LadyStrick9, from Chesapeake, VA who often refers to herself as a "vapaholic". As I've gotten older I've become a person of habit. I like to know what the day will bring. I have several rituals. For example, first thing in the morning, I get my coffee, grab my laptop, prop up all my pillows into a fluffy pile at the head of my bed and settle in and get comfy... read more
Instant Gratification and VapingThis is a guest post written by bjfgator ~ Beth Fitzgerald from Nutter Fort, WV. She enjoys vaping, cooking, camping, laughing and writing. Instant Gratification Society We have become an instant gratification society ¦ instant coffee, instant oatmeal, instant rice, instant tea, instant light, instant messaging, instant meals, instant loans, instant win, instant weight loss, instant access ¦ the list is infinite... read more
Fitness Diary Part 2This is a guest post written by Michelle, who loves writing, vaping, and testing new products. My first vapiversary Hello fellow vapers! It's been a long time since I've blogged and I have been pretty busy. I celebrated my first year anniversary of being smoke free on April 22nd... read more
From Smoke to Vapor (Part 2 of 2)This is a guest post by Rantz, who writes surrounded by a cloud of vapor. ã By the summer of 2010 I'd had enough of smoking. It was a long time coming, built up over the decades, without a single event that pushed me over the edge. Instead it was a thousand little annoyances that ate away day after day, like nibbling ducks, culminating in my serious consideration of giving up the 30-year vice that had become such an integral part of my identity... read more
Introducing my brother to ecigsThis is a guest post written by LadyStrick9, from Chesapeake, VA who often refers to herself as a "vapaholic". A few months ago my brother moved from Arizona to Virginia. He had gone through some major changes in his life and wanted his family close by. Part of me dreaded his moving because he was a smoker... read more
Techies vs Old School in the ECig WorldThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. In my experiences I have noticed that there are two types of people drawn most to ecigs. The heavy smokers who have looked for an alternative for years, and smokers from the digital age that are attracted by technology... read more
Friday's Fab 5I think it's fun to learn about what products different people like. It's interesting to see comments from customers raving about black licorice and orange juice, and then hear from others who think peach and blueberry are terrible. This may inspire you to give something new a try... read more
Vape TripThis is a guest post written by a fire spinner from the Midwest. I recently went on a road trip with a couple of friends. While on the trip, the conversation turned to vaping, and they wanted to give it a try. I let them try one of my e-cigs. After awhile they get asking for it more and more... read more
Member Spotlight..."MissEmma"This is a guest post written by LadyStrick9, from Chesapeake, VA who often refers to herself as a ʺvapaholicʺ. What's in a name? The Vapor4Life Forum has hundreds of members and today I'm going to introduce "MissEmma". When I learned she is from West Virginia I instinctively pictured a sweet, southern woman living in a small town, that everyone knew by her homemade apple pie or strawberry preserves... read more
Vocal Vapor-Creature of HabitThis is guest post written by Via, an e-cig enthusiast living in Jacksonville, Florida. The Old Days Back in the old days, like most of you, I smoked in the house. In the morning I would reach for my pack of analogs waiting on the night stand, and have my morning smoke or two. Then I would shower and get dressed (another analog), make breakfast (another analog), drive to work (four to eight analogs, depending on traffic) and get to work (smelling like my favorite cologne and an ashtray)... read more
Only 3 More Days Left of the Vapor4Life "Trade A Pack" EventDid you know that we are still celebrating Earth Day? The official Earth Day was this past Sunday, but we are holding on as long as possible, because e-cigarettes are so environmentally friendly! There are only a few days left of our two-week long event called "Switch To A Cleaner Alternative"... read more
Be Prepared With Enough E-Cig SuppliesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. I recently got back from a long road trip to visit family. Flying wasn't an option because of timing and my dogs. Before switching from smoking to vaping long road trips were torture... read more
The Wonder of the WheelThis is guest post written by bjfgator (Beth Fitzgerald), a V4L forum member from Nutter Fort, WV and co-founder (with MissEmma) of the "Vapashopaholics Club". I didn't coin that phrase ¦ those infamous words were posted by a forum user named ian559 in a recent post. From the supposed invention of the first stone wheel during the Bronze Age to the earliest prototype of the roulette wheel by inventor and mathematician Blaise Pascal, people have been fascinated by "the wonder of the wheel... read more
My Vaping AdVenture: The ForumThis is guest post written by Via, an e-cig enthusiast living in Jacksonville, Florida. V4L Website and Inventory My new year's resolution was to switch to e-cigs and find the perfect vendor. After looking at ten to fifteen e-cig retailers, all offering a generic "white ash-cap battery" and a limited selection of cartomizers, I finally found the Vapor4Life website... read more
Electronic Cigarette ReviewsMany bloggers have reviewed Vapor4Life products, testing everything from batteries to cartomizers to flavors. The following is a list of ten reviews. Learning2Vape: "Vapor4Life: Products Review (part 1)" by Jenna Froggy Learning2Vape: "Vapor4Life: Products Review (part 2)" by Jenna Froggy Life with the D's: "Vapor4Life Review and Giveaway" by Katie Pieces of Cake: "Giveaway - Vapor4Life" by Katie Vogel Simply Bug: "Vapor4Life (e-cig) Review" Lisa Reviews: "Vapor4Life Giveaway!" by Lisa Martin Test Freaks Blog: "Review of Vapor4Life E-cigarette Starter Kit" by Kristofer Brozio Fab Grandma Reviews: "Vapor4Life Electronic Cigarette" Z's Place: "Vapor King E-Cigarette Review" by Zabrina Caldwell Mixxed Reviews: "V4L E-cigarette Review and Giveaway" Have you read a review that's not listed here? Let us know in the comment section... read more
Technical Info About Replacement Cartos for TanksThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Vapor4Life now carries 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5ohm dual coil cartos, and 2.0 and 3.0ohm single coil cartos for tanks. Today I will explain the differences and positives and negatives of each... read more
What is propylene glycol?This is a guest post written by LadyStrick9, from Chesapeake, VA who often refers to herself as a "vapaholic". What is PG? According to Wikipedia, "Propylene Glycol Alginate, or PGA, is an additive used mainly as a thickening agent in certain types of food. It is made from the kelp plant or from certain kinds of algae, which is processed and transformed into a yellowish, grainy chemical powder... read more
The Vapor4Life FamilyThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Over the past three years I have shopped at a few different ecig shops but Vapor4Life has always remained my main vendor. The reason that V4L has remained my main vendor is the way that I have always been treated by them... read more
VapeBash 2012In the ever-expanding world of electronic cigarettes, a few notable events have taken place in honor of personal vaporizers. These include VaperCon, World Vaping Day, and most recently VapeBash. An e-cig group in Chicago called the Windy City Vapers Club put on the very first annual VapeBash this past weekend in Rosemont, Illinois... read more
Electronic Cigarette Battery Run TimesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. A question that gets asked a lot in the ecig world is "How long will my batt last?" In some ways, this question is easy to answer, but impossible in others. Here are the key factors of what determines how long a battery will last... read more
Some Insight on the People at Vapor4Life (Part 2 of 2)This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. Some women behind V4L aren't as well-known as their male counterparts, but that's mainly because they're not on the forums. Two people are better known than others though because one is on Facebook and Twitter, the other is the head of house so to speak... read more
DropNVape for World Vaping Day!Today is World Vaping Day. Everyone in the electronic cigarette world is celebrating with events, parties, and sales. Vapor4Life is doing a DropNVape event in the Northbrook, Illinois Smokeless Lounge & Store. That means, that whatever we're doing at 1:00 PM today, we're going to drop it, and vape! We did a practice DropNVape earlier today... read more
Smoking on the Front PorchThis is a guest post written by LadyStrick9, from Chesapeake, VA who often refers to herself as a "vapaholic". Remember Sunday mornings when your kids were little? Years ago, I would sit on my front porch on Sunday mornings, watching my kids running, playing and laughing in my front yard. I love the sound of children's laughter... read more
My Vaping adVenture!This is guest post written by Via, an e-cig enthusiast living in Jacksonville, Florida. Hi, I'm Via. I am proud to say that today is my two month Vapo-versary! Pardon me for a moment while I pat myself on the back. Before discovering Vapor4Life I tried two other brands. First E-Cig On January 9th of this year, my son visited me for a coffee and chat... read more
Some Insight on the People at Vapor4Life (Part 1 of 2)This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. On the old website there was a very special page that had some background on the founder of V4L, Steve Milin sir (better known as Smilin sir to everyone). It was one of the key factors outside the ECF forum that drew me to V4L first... read more
World Vaping Day is March 22The very first World Vaping Day is coming up next Thursday, March 22. This is a global celebration of electronic cigarette use, and encourages smokers to switch from smoking cigarettes to using e-cigarettes. The World Vaping Day Project Group is the organization behind the global event... read more
History of Vapor4Life's Wheel of DealsVapor4Life held its very first Wheel of Deals Sale in November on Cyber Monday. Every time a new number was picked, it was posted on the Vapor4Life Facebook Page, and on the Vapor4Life Twitter feed. The sale was hugely popular for everyone following it. Customers had to decide whether to take a pretty good discount, or wait for the largest number to hit... read more
Recycle Old E-Cigarette BatteriesDid you know that your electronic cigarette batteries can be recycled? It's true!There is only one free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America: Call2Recycle. In efforts to be an environmentally responsible organization, Vapor4Life has recently partnered with Call2Recyle... read more
New Titan Series BatteriesThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. I really like the new Vapor Titan batteries. They have a wonderful feel to them. Mark (a.k.a. dohsma on the forums) calls them soft touch and to me it feels just like velvet. The colors are amazing. I have several and they are all so pretty... read more
Have you been to the V4L forum yet?This is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. After a slightly slow start the V4L forum has really picked up steam. It's become a great balance of fun and information thanks to a few great individuals. It has become what I had hoped it would, when it began... read more
Public VapingI am not a "full-time" vaper. I usually puff on an e-cigarette just a couple of times throughout the week. Because I am not addicted to nicotine, and don't want to ever go back on that route, I use e-cigarette cartomizers that don't have any nicotine in them (0mg). In the car There are times when I want to smoke, so I reach for my e-cigarette instead... read more
Why Won't My Battery Work?If your electronic cigarette isn't working, there is probably a good explanation, and a simple solution. Although it can be quite frustrating when you receive a battery and it doesn't work, or if you go to use your e-cigarette that you just used the day before and it won't run, there are some things that you can try at home that may solve the problem... read more
USB PassthroughsA USB passthrough is a device that allows one to vape continuously without having to worry about recharging their e-cigarette. It is basically a battery with a cord attached. The end of the cord is a USB plug. They are also called "passthrus," and "PTs." Where It Works Passthroughs work great for people who are often on their computer, or in their car... read more
Making The SwitchThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Making the switch from traditional tobacco cigs to ecigs should be fairly easy. The ecig offers the hand to mouth habit as well as providing us with nicotine so we don't have to suffer through withdrawals... read more
Understanding Tanks For Electronic CigarettesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. A tank can be confusing for new vapers. There are actually three different types, and many sizes available of each type. I hope to shed a little light on that situation... read more
Musings from the Vaping Short Bus - Part 2This is a guest post written by Joyce B., an emergency management professional who has been enjoying Vapor4Life products for just over a year. Aurora Let me say I generally despise proprietary anything. That is why I own iNothing. In spite of that, and in spite of the horrendous directions, I fell in love with this e-cig as soon as I saw it... read more
My One Year VapiversaryThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, an e-cig enthusiast, admin on the Vapor4Life forum, and a regular on their ECF sub forum. On December 23, 2011 I celebrated my one year vapiversary. Thanks to all the chaos going on around me, I wasn't able to blog then as I had hoped. Now that everything has settled down, I figured it was time... read more
V4L's Newest ModsThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Everyone who knows me knows that I have been a Vapor4Life fan for a few years now and I love that they are coming out with new and exciting things for us to try. It's great to be able to try new things like fat batts and mods from a company you already use and trust... read more
My New Favorites: Tanks and Vapor Titan BatteriesThe Tanks 2012 is shaping up to be a great year! V4L has released many great new products. I have been in love with the new tanks since they came out. If you are new to vaping, you may be hesitant to try these. I suggest trying out flavors and pre-filled cartos before moving on to filling blank cartos with your own juice... read more
Drip Tips For Your LipsVapor4Life recently came out with a ton of new drip tips, in all different colors and styles. There are photos of all the drip tips on the website. Each different style shows the various colors next to each other. This works great if you have decided on a style, and then want to choose a color, but if you happen to want a particular color, and don't mind too much about the size and shape, then you can look here... read more
Does Your E-Cig Match Your Outfit?This is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Silly? Yes, but true! Pretty In Pink Do you match your V4L ecig gear to the outfit you're wearing? I try to. If I'm wearing a pink t-shirt and my pink Red Sox cap, you can bet I'm rocking a pink V4L battery with a pink drip tip and carrying my extras in a pink case... read more
Brand New Vapor Titan Batteries Launched TodayIf it seems like Vapor4Life is always coming out new products, that's because we are! Since the company launched in April 2009, CEO and President, Steve Milin has been updating the products with new lines, and new items. So are the new Vapor Titan batteries any better than the other batteries we offer? There are several differences between the different lines, but like with most other products, the choice all comes down to personal preferences... read more
Tanks, Ohms, and CoilsAbout a month ago, Vapor4Life began selling mods (modified batteries). These other batteries are capable of using single cartos, or special cartos with tanks. Tanks can also be used on our Original Vapor King Diamond and Stealth Series batteries. The purpose of a tank is that it allows the vaper to enjoy their e-cigarette longer, without having to refill with e-liquid as often... read more
Four Different E-Liquid LinesPremium Nobacco Juice Vapor4Life carries four different lines of e-liquid, also known as juice.' Premium Nobacco Juice is the first line we started selling. In addition to traditional tobacco and menthol tasting flavors, this juice is also sold in flavors like beverages, coffees, desserts, and fruits... read more
Behind The Scenes at Vapor4LifeThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, a regular on V4L's sub forum on ECF, and an e-cig enthusiast. I recently got the pleasure to visit Vapor4Life outside Chicago for a few days. Anyone from the forums know who Mark, Chad, Wader, Mariano, Smilin sirs, and Ms. Audrey are, but few realize all the other people who work their tails off to provide us the customer service level we have come to know and love... read more
Finding Other E-Cigarette VapersThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. If you are new to ecigs, want to find other people who are interested in vaping, or just want to socialize with other vapers, there are some great options offered by V4L.V4L's blog here is great for reading reviews and getting product information... read more
Musings From the Vaping Short Bus - Part 1This is a guest post written by Joyce B., an emergency management professional who has been enjoying Vapor4Life products for just over a year. No Techspeak Here There are a couple of things you need to know about me. First, I don't do technical reviews because I don't have that skill. I don't know an amp from a mah or an ohm... read more
Vaping in the Great OutdoorsThis is a guest post written by a fire spinner from the Midwest. It is the New Year and time for me to plan my summer vacations. For most, this may include a trip to a national park, or a local hotel to get away from the kids. I travel out-of-state to teach workshops at fire gatherings, which are for fire dancers to learn different techniques, styles, props, and socialize... read more
Unusual Vaping TerminologyEvery industry has their own lingo that people use to communicate, including the electronic cigarette industry. There is a lot of jargon used by people who use personal vaporizers. Some terms are self-explanatory, such as manual, automatic, battery, center post, flavor, LED tip, throat hit, cartridge, vapor, juice, and nicotine strength... read more
Let's Talk About Juice, Baby!This is a guest post written by Clover, a college student and vapaholic from the Midwest. Let's Talk About Juice, Baby. Alright, you've got your favorite handy-dandy V4L Diamond battery, the Slim Chargers, the Drip Tips, and all the other gadgetry. Now what? So many juice choices! Where to start? There's USA juice, WOW juice, Premium juice, and VG juice... read more
Power Vaping For ProsThere are hundreds of kinds of batteries. V4L sells a large variety, and recently added several more to the collection. In addition to our Vapor Kings, Original Vapor Kings, Diamonds, and Stealths, we now also carry VGOs, EGO-Ts, Auroras, and OMGs. These alternative kits are not V4L-branded. They are offered as a fun alternative with a different design and longer battery life than the V4L-branded Starter Kits... read more
With 'Products Galore' in 2011, is Anything New Left for 2012?There is always something new going on at V4L. Whether it's a new social media platform that we've become a part of, or a new product, something is always in the works. We are constantly looking to improve upon our current products to give you the very best. In 2011, we launched many new products. In addition to our growing line of electronic cigarette products and accessories, we've also increased the ways in which our customers can interact with the V4L team... read more
Cigarettes Are So 2011This is a guest post written by Clover, a college student and vapaholic from the Midwest. Happy New Year, fellow vapers! It's a new year - a year of change! Do you have any new year's resolutions? Maybe to start vaping? Well, if that's one, then you're in luck! Vapor4Life has it all and will help get you started... read more
Blogging for V4LThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Audrey recently wrote that V4L has room for some more guest bloggers, and how you can write for this blog. I'm so glad I took the chance. I really enjoy being part of the V4L family and sharing my ideas, stories and experiences with everyone... read more
Differences Between BatchesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, a regular on V4L's sub forum on ECF, and an e-cig enthusiast. If you go the juice route and decide to fill carts yourself, there is one thing you're going to notice. There is a slight variation to each batch produced. Think of juice-making in terms of producing craft brew... read more
Become A Guest BloggerAre you an e-cig fanatic? Love Vapor4Life? An aspiring writer? E-cig advocate? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then we want YOU! V4L is looking for guest bloggers to write about electronic cigarettes topics, like personal stories, news, tips, info. for newbies, petitions, bans, how-to's, flavors, juices, reviews, reactions or vaping clubs you belong to... read more
V4L Introduces The VGO KitWe've been pretty busy here at V4L these last few months. Our attention has been on the holidays, brand-spanking new forum, and the new products we've recently launched. Our latest product releases have focused on expanding or enhancing our current product lines. Yesterday, we put out something a little different... read more
V4L Presents New ForumWe have just launched the perfect center for ongoing discussions, with our very own forum! Our new online forum will be enjoyable for both experienced vaping experts as well as vapor newbies. It will provide an easy, informal place for our community to ask questions, share personal experiences, vaping tips, and advice regarding products and accessories... read more
Vapor4Life As A GiftHave you considered giving a V4L starter kit to a friend or family member who smokes? It is a wonderful way to say "I care about you." You just have to make sure to start them out with the right products so they have a better chance of making the switch. Step 1: Select a kit I think the best way to go would be with a starter kit that includes batteries, a charger, cartos and a passthrough... read more
Passthroughs and Wall AdaptersThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, a regular on V4L's sub forum on ECF, and an e-cig enthusiast. One e-cig piece I haven't explained yet is the passthrough, known by many as a "PT." It's not really a battery, but can be a life saver when driving or when all of your batts are charging. It comes in both auto and manual versions, but requires an external power source to run, namely a USB port... read more
How To JuiceV4L carts come in one of two ways: pre-filled or blank. Pre-filled carts come with e-liquid (juice) already inside them. Blank carts are empty and must be filled with juice before using. Why should I juice? The advantage to pre-filled carts is that they're ready to go right out of the package... read more
Tales of a Closet VaperThis is a guest post written by Joyce B., an emergency management professional who has been enjoying Vapor4Life products for just over a year. I was always a closet smoker. I never smoked in front of my parents, my children, or most of my family. Some think that's silly and I have to admit, I do too... read more
Talkin' ShopThis is a guest post written by Clover, a college student and vapaholic from the Midwest. Let's Talk About The Weather Hey, everyone. How's the weather where you live? We actually got to experience fall this year. We're usually up to our knees in snow by now. I hate daylight savings time and the shorter days... read more
Chargers and The Affects on BatteriesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, a regular on V4L's sub forum on ECF, and an e-cig enthusiast. V4L offers three types of chargers: Vapor King Wall Charger, Vapor King USB Charger, and Vapor King Slim Wall Charger. Wall Charger The VK Wall Charger is V4L's first version... read more
The Original Vapor King Stealth Manual Batteries Are Here!Last week we launched the Original Vapor King Diamond Series Batteries and as promised we now have the accompanying Stealth batteries. They came in this week and are now on sale. More of the same, and that's a good thing! In my last post I mentioned all the benefits of the new Diamond Manual batteries... read more
My Venture Into ECigsThis is a guest post written by Keelalagirl, who's vapin' happy hangin' with her doggie pack in Ohio. My mother and I were going to do a joint venture into vaping. We had talked about e-cigs for months. I finally broke down and decided to give them a go and let my mom try what I ordered. If she liked it, she would order one for herself... read more
A Letter to SantaThis is a guest post written by Joyce B., an emergency management professional who has been enjoying Vapor4Life products for just over a year. *Note: Wader is V4L's Inventory Manager Dear Santa Wader, It's been a long time since you've heard from me. I'm afraid that you may have gotten the wrong impression from my last letter... read more
Introducing the Original Vapor King Diamond Series Manual BatteriesV4L is proud to introduce our brand new Original Vapor King Diamond Series manual batteries. We have been working on perfecting these batteries for much of the year. Our Auto Diamond Series ecig batteries came out in early 2011, and since then our customers have asked when we'll get the manual style battery for the Diamond Series... read more
How I Became A "Vaper"This is a guest post written by Michelle, who loves writing, vaping, and testing new products. I was at a friend's birthday party at a posh restaurant in Buckhead in March of this year. Out of the corner of my eye I saw smoke. I couldn't believe it. I nudged one of my friends and said "Oh my goodness ¦look, she's smoking in here!" Although I was a smoker, I was against smoking in public places... read more
WOW or CoolCarts?This is a guest post written by Morandir835, a regular on V4L's sub forum on ECF, and an e-cig enthusiast. Vapor4Life sells two kinds of cartos: WOW carts and CoolCarts. Neither is better than the other, as they both have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. It all comes down to personal preference... read more
V4L's smokeout event was a great success!Yesterday was the 36th annual Great American Smokeout. Vapor4Life celebrated by hosting a free event to the public. We offered an electronic cigarette in exchange for a pack of traditional analogs. The event was a great way for us to showcase our brand new Smokeless Lounge and store. Normally open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, we expanded our hours yesterday an extra three hours... read more
A Beginner's Guide to Vaping: finding the perfect strength and flavor to satisfy your cravingYou may think it is confusing or hard to try vaping, but it is actually an exciting and enjoyable process. Vaping is different for everyone, but that is what makes it fun. There are numerous tips to help you choose delicious flavors that satisfy your nicotine craving the way your cigarettes do. What nicotine strength should you use? The answer to this question is not one-size-fits-all... read more
With Over 150 Different Flavors, Where Do I Start?This is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. Electronic cigarettes are made of two parts - a rechargeable battery and a cartomizer (also known as a carto). The carto is the disposable part, which has nicotine (optional) and flavoring... read more
Michelle Reviews Three Fruity Nobacco Juice USA FlavorsThis is a guest post written by Michelle, who loves writing, vaping, and testing new products. When I began vaping I gave myself the chance to try as many flavors as I could. I wanted to set myself up for success and find my "go-to flavor." Plus, I was flat-out curious how it would be to vape certain tastes... read more
V4L Celebrates the Great American Smokeout!"Trade a Pack for a Kit" Next Thursday is the 36th annual Great American Smokeout. Vapor4Life will be hosting a free event to the public on that day, called "V4L's Trade A Pack For A Kit." We invite smokers to come in to trade their pack of cigarettes for an electronic cigarette starter kit. The idea behind this, is to do something to help celebrate the day in a fun and innovative atmosphere... read more
My Journey Into Vaping, Reviewing and BloggingThis is a guest post written by Steve from Steve K's Vaping World. Hello everyone! My name is Steve, you may have seen me around the internet writing about e-cigarettes on my blog or on ECF under the user name 'StotheK.' That's S to the K, which is a play on my initials S.K. Since Vapor4Life was kind enough to open their blog's virtual doors to guest bloggers, I figured it best to be polite and introduce myself... read more
Ooooh oooh that smell. Can't you smell that smell?"Well actually no, no I can't smell that smell. I'm not smoking, I'm vaping." The famous philosopher Immanuel Kant theorized that people's knowledge of the outside world depends on how we perceive things. Back in 1760 this proposition was unheard of. Now it just makes sense (pun intended). The Basics People have many senses... read more
Coming out to my Mom…about E-cigsThis is a guest post written by Clover, a college student and vapaholic from the Midwest. My parents never approved of my smoking. Not many parents would, I guess, but it really didn't sit well with mine. When I started vaping I didn't even tell them. I was afraid they had only heard the bad press. Whenever I would visit them I would chain vape the forty-five minute drive to their house and only vape in their bathroom... read more
Beginners Guide To E-Cig BatteriesThis is a guest post written by Morandir835, a regular on V4L's sub forum on ECF, and an e-cig enthusiast. A common question for new vapers is "how long will my battery last?" There are many possible answers, with many factors that come into play. V4L offers batteries (a.k.a. batts) in both manual and automatic, and in three different sizes, along with four different types... read more
Celebrities Who VapePhoto courtesy of Flickr user Jon Rawlinson. Licensed through Creative Commons: http://bit.ly/v2ld7Q Electronic cigarettes are a fairly new invention. The first design patent was registered in 2003. Having been around for less than 10 years, the product is still not yet mainstream... read more
Change Can Be GoodThis is a guest post written by Keyzygirl from Key West, Florida. Laid back and vaping in paradise. I'm Not Smoking, I'm Vaping When I started vaping, people would ask what I was smoking. When I tried to explain that it wasn't smoke but an electronic cigarette they would chuckle or make silly comments... read more
The 'Go-To Electronic Cigarette Flavor'Finding That Perfect Flavor When I first started vaping I had the tendency to try as many flavors as possible. At the time Vapor4Life only had four flavors so this was easy to do. We quickly added several more flavors and now have more than 150. As I got into my vaping groove, I found that I tend to pick one flavor and stick with it... read more
What Kind of Vaper Are You?This is a guest post written by Michelle, who loves writing, vaping, and testing new products. The topic of this post is not really pet related, although I have been known to write a lot about my 10 month old puppy dog Jackson. This post is more about our personal tastes, our likes and dislikes, and our personal preferences... read more
Who is Keelalagirl?This is a guest post by Keelalagirl, who's vapin' happy hangin' with her doggie pack in Ohio. Hello all. I'm Keelalagirl, a name I took on about four years ago after one of my dogs. I am a thirty-something wife and mother who has found a passion for vaping, and a special passion for Vapor4Life. I found V4L in February of this year thanks to the E-Cigarette Forum (and a few very special members there)... read more
Mix & MatchIt's no secret that women love to match. We match our shoes to our purses, and our jewelry to our outfits. Well there's another class for women vapers. Vaping women are now seen matching their batteries to their carts, and their electronic cigarettes to their wardrobe ensemble. Some women collect shoes, some collect purses, and some collect e-cig batteries... read more
Traveling Momma JoyceThis is a guest post written by Joyce B., an emergency management professional who has been enjoying Vapor4Life products for just over a year. Hi, V4L readers! This is Joyce, also known as, um, Joyce on the ECF (Electronic Cigarette Forum). Little did I know, I would also be nicknamed "Momma Joyce" by some of the great folks in the Vapor4Life sub forum... read more
VaperCon RecapWell it has certainly been an eventful month for me. I went from Chicago to Shenzhen (via Hong Kong) for a ten-day trip, and just got back from a four-day trip to Richmond, Virginia for VaperCon. VaperCon celebrates all things ecigs. Dozens of vendors and hundreds of ecig enthusiasts attended... read more
Hello EveryoneThis is a guest post written by PJ, who is an expert on all things vape-related. My name is Morandir, and you can also call me Pablo or PJ. If you have been to V4L's sub forum on ECF or the KR808 section, you probably already know me... read more
My Trip to China - Part 3On Saturday, I made it back to the good old USA. It was a whirlwind trip around the world, clocking in at over 15,000 miles, and one incredible journey! The trip back was easier than going there. It took four days for me to adjust in China, but just two days for me to feel like myself once I got back home... read more
Meet Michelle, a.k.a. ChimChimThis is a guest post written by Michelle, who loves writing, vaping, and testing new products. Hello V4L family! My name is Michelle and I go by the name chimchim on the ECF (Electronic Cigarette Forum). As kids, my brother and I loved watching Speed Racer. My favorite character was Chim Chim. I smoked for over 30 years having started as a very young kid... read more
How I Went From Occasional Smoker, To Occasional VaperHow It All Began Like many, I began smoking my freshman year of college. It was the first time that I had the freedom to do what I pleased, without needing permission from my parents. A lot of people at college smoked. It looked cool. It felt cool. I liked how smoking made me feel. I started by casually having a cigarette here or there, taking one from a friend if they offered... read more
My Trip to China - Part 2I've been in China for five days now and it has been an exciting experience! I did some time traveling on the way over. I left on Thursday about 1 PM Chicago-time and after a 15 hour flight, arrived on Friday at 5 PM Hong Kong-time. Basically I lost a day to travel. Don't worry, I'll get it back when I come home... read more
The VoiceHello! I'm Audrey, the community manager for Vapor4Life. This essentially means I am the personality behind the V4L logo online. I represent the brand by responding to questions and comments on Facebook and Twitter. My responsibilities include creating the clever content, as well as managing this blog... read more
I'm Going to China!Just a brief personal introduction for those that do not know me. My name is Mark and I have been working at V4L for two and a half years, or in other words, since the beginning. I started using ecigs a couple of weeks before coming to work for V4L. One of my big responsibilities at the company is product development and testing... read more
I wanted to walk on the beach, not cigarette buttsDuring the summer months, the beach is one of the top go-to destinations. Beaches are continuously filled with people running through the sand, tanning on towels, or splashing in the water. However, there seems to be more appearing in the sand than just seashells these days. According to the Ocean Conservancy, cigarette butts are the highest littered item and make up 32-percent of total debris items on the coastline... read more
Coffee Flavors for Electronic CigarettesWhen Jim Jarmusch wrote and directed the movie Coffee and Cigarettes, perhaps he was on to something. The two almost go hand-in-hand like peanut butter and jelly. No offense to Jim, but maybe now coffee-flavored electronic cigarettes are the new way to go. Vapor4Life created a unique line of coffee flavored cartomizers for its e-cigs... read more