Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths

I received Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths courtesy of Crowdtap in exchange for my opinion.
I've been a fan of these cloths since they came out with them. The dispenser was better than the one on baby wipes but still dried out sometimes because the top wouldn't always close right. I LOVE this new dispenser. You take them out of the packaging and put it right in the dispenser. The cloths no longer come out on top so it's much easier to pull one out. They don't dry out easily. And the top closes easily without popping back open. I also love them because I don't have to buy baby powder smelling baby wipes to help feel a little fresher after a potty break. I also don't have to buy anything special for anyone in my house. Everyone can use these and they are safe to use with a septic. That's not always easy to find. The price isn't too bad. Usually you can get a discount on the cloths if you also buy the cottonelle toilet paper. I love both, so I would recommend both to anyone.
For more information CLICK HERE!
I want to thank crowdtap and cottonelle for this awesome sample & share!

ZonePerfect® Greek Yogurt Bars

I received a Zone Perfect Greek Yogurt Raspberry bar courtesy of Influenster to try out!
I enjoy granola bars with Yogurt but am usually pretty iffy on greek yogurt. It's usually a little too sour for me. I actually thought it was pretty tasty. I love raspberry and yogurt so this was a great combination. 1 bar is 190 calories and it actually curbs my appetite pretty well. It also has 3 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein. The only bad thing is that there are only 3 flavors currently. Raspberry, vanilla berry, and chocolate.
Check them out HERE and own your zone!

Mary Kay Voxbox

I've never used Mary Kay products before. I always love a chance to try new products and thank Influenster for the chances I get. I believed that the products would be just like buying them from shhhh (avon) but I was proven wrong!
The Lash Love lengthening mascara and primer are amazing! I'm very picky about my mascara and was very pleasantly surprised. The primer goes on clear and leaves no white stuff on your lashes like other primers do. The mascara definitely helps with lengthening. It doesn't clump nor does it take a million applications to get it to look like you're wearing any makeup. The lengthening part makes no difference to me because I have long lashes to begin with but it helps make them look nice.
The lipstick was nice. It went on smooth. I'm not a huge lipstick fan so I didn't really use it after I tried out out. It was also a shade of pink that isn't made for a ginger.
The cream eye shadow was a pretty purple but I can't wear it. I don't care what brand it is or what applicator you use on me, it's not going to come out right. It takes a lot of applications and ends up in the crease of my eye. The brush works awesome but cram color just isn't for me.
I loved this Voxbox because it helped give me more makeup brand options. Thank you Influenster and Mary Kay for letting me try out these products.

Old Navy Activewear Review

I received an awesome sample and share opportunity from Crowdtap to try Old Navy Activewear for me and a friend.
The coupon: 1 free top and 1 free bottom (activewear only, of course) for me and a friend (I picked my mom).
One great thing about the coupon is that there was no price restriction. Not that my aim was to get the most expensive items but having a price restriction makes it not so fun.
Anyways, it took me and mom about 30 minutes to pick out what we wanted. We're just alike with our indecisiveness but very similar.
We settled on compression pants and a zip-up fleece jackets.
Let me just say, these compression pants are the most comfortable pants everrrr! I wear them ALL the time. Whether I'm going for a walk or just lounging around the house. I love, love, love them!
My mom is the same way. She mainly jusy uses them for lounging but said that they are the most comfortable pants she's ever had. Her only complaint is that they are too long (she's 5'5") but I love the length because they aren't high waters on me. They keep me warm. I'll definitely be buying more of these!
As for the tops...the zip-up fleece are very comfortable. My only problem is that I'm very top heavy so my only option is to leave it unzipped or zip it and havs squashed boobs lol. My mom is smaller than me so she didn't have that problem.
This was the best experience ever. Even the girl at the checkout counter at Old Navy was jealous and wanted to know how I got this awesome opportunity.
Thank you Crowdtap and Old Navy for this AWESOME sample and share! This was my first and hopefully not my last.

***I received the coupons from Crowdtap in exchange for my opinion.

Charmin Freshmates Review

I think these are a great item to have in the bathroom. Toilet paper may be soft and able to clean but the Charmin wipes give that extra sense of cleanliness. They aren't very expensive. They have a nice, soft scent. They aren't too moist. They're a great alternative to using the baby's wipes lol. Thank you vocal point! Loved the towel too!

**I received this product from vocalpoint for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Review

My skin needs help for real. I won't lie. Totally not in denial. I give most products a try as long as they don't cost an arm and a leg. I started using this product on my face and within a week I noticed a huge change! I have combination skin. T-zone oily, forehead dry. It sucks! But this has made my skin more moisturized, and started looking a lot better. I'm super excited. I will definitely be buying more of this!
I got to try this product thanks to influenster in exchange for my review.

Kiss® Ever PRO Lashes Review

<p>I have crazy long lashes already because I cut them off when I was a child. Apparently I shouldn't have been near scissors back in the day lol. <br>
Anywho, I gave these lashes a shot. I don't know if it's me or the lashes (probably me) but they just wouldn't go on. Part would stick and part wouldn't. It was a mess. Maybe if I had less lashes it would work. Maybe I just don't know what I'm doing. It could be either one. I think they just weren't my thing. They aren't made for everyone.
I received this product from influenster in exchange for my review.

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin Review

I work in a casino in the cage where there is a lot of constant movement and required bending down so I always have my hair up. I usually have a clip in my hair. Bobby pins don't work, putting my hair I'm a pony tail didn't look very good with my big forehead, and leaving it down gets in my way. I tried out the spin pins and feel in love! They go in so easily and they stay! There is no fixing them every 20 minutes like everything else. I love them. Very glad I got to try them out. I'll definitely be using them more!

I received this product in exchange for my review from influenster.

NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Review

I'm a pale, freckled redhead that doesn't look good in dark eye shadows. I gave it a go anyways. The shadow went on smooth and blended very nicely. I still don't think it looked good on me but I think it came out nicely lol. It also didn't end up in the crease of my eye like other shadows do which was nice.
On a sidenote: it worked well as a face make-up on my son's face to make him a zombie killer. I'm not sure if it came out right but he thought he looked awesome so I guess I did something right.

I received this product in exchange for my opinion from influenster.

Bath & Body Works Mini Candle Review

Within my wonderful box of goodies from influenster I received a black pepper bergamot scented mini candle from bath & body works. At first smell it wasn't so great. But I discovered that once lit it smells quite nice. The scent of pepper and orange works quite well together. At least I thought so. The other half didn't like it so much. He likes fruity or clean scents I guess. I can't wait to try more scents!
Thank you influenster and bath & body works for giving me this opportunity!

UNREAL candy review

OH-EM-GEE! If you love chocolate like i do, I'm sure you love reese's cups, m&m's, snickers, and milky way. These candies are made as they say "un-junked".  No artificials, no hydrogenateds, no corn syrups, no preservatives, and no gmo's. The taste is amazing. I was a serious skeptic when i read about this candy but they have changed my mind. Even though i had to go to staples to find them, I'll keep going back! FYI: I RECEIVED COUPONS TO TRY THESE CANDIES FREE FROM BZZAGENT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY OPINION.

Glade expressions review

I had a bit of trouble getting my products but i finally got them! One Wal-Mart only had the mist and the other had the oil diffuser. Unfortunately neither had anything but the pineapple mangosteen scent. Thankfully i love fruity smells! I tried the mist first. I think it smells great. Not too strong. Love that i can control how much is sprayed and that it's not overbearing. The scent could last a bit longer but overall is great to have in my home. I also love that the packaging can be taken off the sprayer so it is just plain. Our i guess if someone wanted to, they could decorate it themselves. I tried the oil diffuser next. Very simple abc's easy to put together. Not messy at all, unlike some oil based products. It has a very strong smell. I had it on my coffee table since it looked nice but had to move out because the scent was so strong. I wish there was a way to lighten the scent a bit out at least have that control but overall i love it and the design. I'm glad i was chosen to try out these glade expressions products. Thank you bzzagent! ***i received this product free from bzzagent in exchange for my opinion. All opinions are my own.

I <3 woolite!

Thanks to woolite and crowdtap i got to try out woolite extra dark care. I wear a lot of dark clothing. I work in a casino which has a lot of dirty money so dark clothes are the best. Most detergents will start fading clothes during the first wash. I actually decided to wash all darks together instead of not separating clothes like i usually do. When they came out of the wash they smelled amazing. They even came out of the dryer smelling great and looking awesome. I shared with many of my co-workers. They love when i share what i get in the mail :)
I appreciate this opportunity to try this product out and give my opinion.

Fyi - all opinions are my own. I was sent this product from crowdtap at no cost to me in exchange for my honest opinions.

Bic Soleil Savvy Razors

These razors were pretty decent. I don't know if I'm doomed or my skin is too sensitive. They did give me razor burn/bumps but did give a good smooth shave. My mom also tried them out since she regularly uses the Bic Soleil razors. She loves the savvy ones even more. She said it gave a closer, smoother shave and she plans to switch. If it weren't for my sensitive skin is probably like 3 blade razors better. The opinions are my own (and mom's too). The product was provided to me via bzzagent for free in exchange for my opinion.

NCP National Consumer Panel

People keep posting about "friends" who get to try out new phone and all this stuff so i emailed ncp to find out what i was missing. This is the reply i got:

Dear Potential Panelist,

At this time the National Consumer Panel does not test products for clients.

National Consumer Panel membership is always voluntary and completely free. We’ll provide you with a hand-held scanner and any associated materials.Every time you or members of your household shop, you’ll use the scanner to scan the UPC barcodes on your purchases. Then, once a week, using your scanner, you’ll transmit this information to us for free.

As a panelist, you’ll be eligible to receive great gifts and be entered into our many sweepstakes.

This process of scanning and transmitting your purchases requires a total weekly commitment of about one to two hours. Keep in mind that the amount of time you spend may vary depending on the size of your household and your purchasing habits.

Sincerely,

Lynne Morrison

National Director

National Consumer Panel

Needless to say, either someone is lying or someone is getting lied to. I just hope that it's not ncp that's lying. They haven't done wrong yet. Any opinions???

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The Many Uses of Ivory

Ivory and influenster sent me a free bar of soap. I love it because it's so pure. I used it as a body and face cleanser but in the past I've used it to do laundry when i ran out of detergent and to get stains out of jeans. I like ivory because it makes my skin feel so clean and soft. A lot of soap dry my skin out bad. I love that it's not an expensive soap either, which is great. I've seen carvings, soap flakes, making liquid soap.
I think I'm going to buy more and see what other uses i can discover for ivory!
Thank you again to influenster and ivory for choosing me to receive the mom voxbox!

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

I received this product complimentary from influenster in exchange for a review.

I was excited to try this cookie when i opened the box up. I've been seeing them in store but didn't want to waste money if they weren't good. I have made too many bad choices lately with new foods.
It was very good. Love oatmeal raisin cookies. It was soft and warm (from sitting in a metal parcel box in 100 degree weather).
I would definitely buy this in the future. Great for on the go and great for a snack.

-Made with Whole Grain Quaker Oats
-Individually packaged
-Provides a good source of fiber
-Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving

You can buy these at most major retailers for $2.69 (for 6 cookies).

There's only a picture of the whole box since i ate it without thinking lol.

imPRESS Press On Manicure

I got pretty purple nails!
Check them all out on www.impressmanicure.com!
I haven't used press on nails since i was in middle school. I was sort of nervous to try them.
I opened the package of imPRESS nails. I pulled out all of the nails and began choosing the sizes i needed. All i had to do was pull the tab of and stick them on. It took me all of 5 minutes to get them on. That was pretty awesome. Much better than painting them.
There are only 2 issues i had with them. They are a little too thin. I work at a casino where i deal with a lot of cash, coin, and paperwork. I kept getting little dents all over them. One nail did start lifting but i use my pointer finger on a touch screen and sometimes have to press hard.
The other issue is the thumb nail ones were too small. My nail still stuck out a little bit i made it not look so obvious. I think they should make them just a little bit wider.
All in all i like the nails. I would buy them again in the event that i needed my nails to look good in a hurry or i just wanted a quick change without acrylic. And because nail polish won't stay on my nails.
I'm glad i got to try this product out.

I received this product complimentary from influenster in exchange for my opinion.

THIS IS FROM INFLUENSTER´S PAGE WITH FULL DETAILS ABOUT imPRESS:

Introducing imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPress is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPress, your nails will always be your best accessory.

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You can find imPress Manicure at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!
Suggested retail price: $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns