Monday, September 9, 2013

KASHI HUMMUS CRISPS





Holy guacamole! The Sea Salt and Olive Oil Hummus Crisps taste exactly like sea salt, and you can even taste the olive oil, which was a shocker for me. (How do they do that?!) So, if you have ever fallen for sea salt-and-vinegar potato chips, look no further! Light and airy with a serving size of — hold on to your fit butts — 27 crisps, these have 120 calories. No reason to feel any shame in chowin’ down.


The deliciously crunchable hummus experience contains:
At least 3g fiber*
At least 3g protein**
At least 5g of whole grains***
No partially hydrogenated oils
No high fructose corn syrup
No artificial anything!

You can crunch through three naturally yummy flavors: Caramelized Onion, Sundried Tomato Basil & Feta, and Sea Salt & Olive Oil.
*3.5g total fat per serving
**Not a significant source of protein (5% daily value per serving)
***Recommended to consume at least 48 grams of whole grain each day

Although these are not my two favorite flavors in general I still enjoyed them with a cucumber and greek yogurt dip. These chips add flavor to whatever you are eating it with.

I just love how I can eat them solo or with a dip,sauce.


I did receive this product for free from bzz agent  for testing purposes.






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Dr. Scholl's® For Her High Heel Insoles

 So, I have a mild case of flat feet. In any degree, flat feet are painful, especially when you try to wear high heels. Like most flat footers I simply avoided anything with a heel. My Hello Kitty obsession went into overdrive when I came upon these glittery HK heels online and I had to have them. Of course I knew I could not wear them and sadly they sat there looking pretty, until Influenster gave me an opportunity to try them for free for testing purposes! I was so excited.

I have never used insoles before because they were out of my budget ( I'm a stay at home mom/college student) and although they only go for about $10.99 at most retail stores, I didn't want to risk spending that money on "maybe they will work."

Boy how I wished I would have bought them before! They were great! I was finally able to wear my heels for more than 2 hours without having to take them off every 10 minutes for comfort.

Dr. Scholls For Her High Heel Insoles have a uniquely designed ultra soft gel arch that shifts pressure off the balls of your feet. They also have a unique adhesive that helps the insole stay in place. You can also remove the insole without any damage to your shoes. The 3/4 length wont crowd your toes so you can be comfy, and its practically invisible even in strappy heels! They are also slim to they wont make your shoes feel tight and designed to fit heels "2" inch or higher. Isn't that great?!?

The only problem with these insoles is that they are only available in size 6-10, thankfully I'ma  size 7.5,  so anyone who is in a bigger size cannot experience the comfort these insoles provide. Which makes me sad. Maybe Dr.Schollls will offer them in a bigger size soon.

Although it didn't completely take ALL the pain away, these insoles helped tremendously.  I was able to have my heels on for about a full six hours without complaint thanks to these insoles. I would definitely recommend Dr. Scholls For Her High Heel Insole to my friends and family and I will be definitely be buying them after this.


Tuesday, September 3, 2013

NYC New York Color Sparkle Eye Dust

*** I received this product complimentary form Influenster for testing purposes***


I was able to try NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in Smokey Topaz and what a beautiful color it was. It has a wonderfully soft applicator that is just the right size to allow you just to need one swipe to be set. This color is suitable bot for day and evening wear, which is great because I like to have a little shimmer and sparkle both day and night. The only con is that it is shimmer dust, so you may need to wipe some off your clothes or face; what I did if I wanted less shimmer dust was use a smaller applicator, but other than that it is great! I cant wait to try out the other colors. http://newyorkcolor.com/products/eyes/eyeshadow/sparkle-eye-dust-0

Olay Fresh Effects

***I have received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes***



Shiny face? Well look no further, Olay Fresh Effects{SHINE, SHINE GO AWAY!} shine minimizing cleanser will help you with those pesky shine spots.


Olay Fresh Effects offers a wonderful deep-down-to-the-pores cleanse. This cleanser has the purifying power of a mask but it lathers and rinses like an everday cleanser. It removes 2X more dirt, oil and make-up than basic cleansing. It is formulated with Kaolin clay which helps lift away impurities and minimizes shine!


Its pretty simple to use too. You simply splash your face with some water, add a small amount of product into your hand;add water and work into a lather, massage gently onto your face and neck and rinse thoroughly. Olay offers other products in the Fresh Effects line, take a look; http://www.olay.com/skin-care-products/fresh-effects  and find what works for you.


It has a wonderful fresh scent and is great to use in those hot summer days when dirt, oil and sweat build up and cause extra shine on your face. On day one I noticed shine reduction on my face. Go out and try it :)

Monday, July 1, 2013

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure only

I'm not really one to use press on nails but i really liked this product. They were easy to apply and cute. Although, they were a bit long for my liking but overall they are a great product. I was able to test try this product for free from Influenster in their Spring Vox Box campaign and they gave me a cute color; "Just say Yes"










 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 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPRESS, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available 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!


Secret outlast clear gel

So, I am one of those people that .have to constantly change deodorants due to them no longer being effective after a month. When I was selected to try out Secret Outlast Clear Gel for free from Influenster for their Spring VoxBox campaign I was a bit skeptical. To my surprise I was pleased.






This was the fist deodorant in a long time that I didn't have to keep re applying throughout the day, just one swipe after my morning shower and I was set for the day. It was great not having to carry deodorant with me wherever I go. It had a nice fresh scent and I only had to use 1 click to get great results. To top it off I was able to wear my "little black dress" with no white marks everywhere!!







I would definitely recommend this to everyone I know.
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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Ivory® 2-IN-1 Hair & Body Wash

I was lucky enough to receive this product via influensters vox box program. You can sign up and get to try free products too!! You need a referral invite to sign up so if it sounds like something you want to try send me an email at drowning.in.a.towel@gmail.com.

Anyway, my daughter has super sensitive skin and we have been having a hard time finding a product that doesn't make her breakout. I was so happy when I opened my email and was selected to try this product. Ivory is free of dyes and heavy perfumes, exactly what I was looking for. (Ivory is celebrating over 130 years of bringing simple and clean to families).

Even though it is free of heavy perfume it smelled amazing! My daughter always said, "mmm it smells good." Besides it being free of dyes and heavy perfume its 2 in 1. It saved my family so much time and a bit of money as well. I loved how I can wash my daughters hair and her body at the same time. Not only did it wash her hair but also conditioned it!

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who likes products that are simple and are free of harsh dyes and perfume and also to anyone who has sensitive skin.

 To find out more please visit Ivory's Facebook page and hit "Like"- http://www.facebook.com/Ivory

Monday, April 8, 2013

Review:Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil

My face is very sensitive to most products so I was very skeptical about using NEW Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil for the dryness in my face. I was pleasantly surprised. It didn't clog my pores, left my face silky soft, and I didn't break out in a rash like other products I have tried. The heavy duty oil is composed of Olive, Avocado, and Shea oil that is meant to restore your skin with moisture. It promises supple skin. I truly believe they kept their promise.

As for my hair, I didn't see much of a difference except that it didnt get tangled as much as it used to. My hair was silky and smooth just as much with any other product. 

I also tried this on my body, as it is a 3 in 1 product. My hands felt great and my feet were super soft after a few uses. The best was giving moisture to my knees and elbows! I always have trouble getting the dry flaky look to go away from these areas but with Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil it certainly made them worthy of showing off.

I was very impressed with this product. Combines three weightless oils – olive, avocado and shea – to transform dry hair and skin. Made for everyday use on your hair, body and face. Instantly absorbs in a touch with no oily residue.Can be used on damp or dry hair. Available for suggested price of $5.99


So go out and buy a bottle today!
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****I did receive this product for free through a buzz campaign through Bzzagent.com a wonderful word of mouth company- in which I review products. If you would like to know more please check out the site or feel free to contact me on here and I will send you a link.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Al Rescate!



 I have always had trouble finding a shampoo and conditioner that would not only clean my hair but also help my dry,flaky, frizzy, damaged hair. When I got offered to product test Head&Shoulders Damage Rescue I was excited and said yes.

This product smells amazing! I was excited to be putting it in my hair lol. After about a week I started to see a difference. I didn't have so much frizz or "poofiness." The two week mark hit where I usually decide if a product is going to work for me or not and the results were great-



My hair wasn't so dry anymore and the ends were not poofing out as much. It was manageable again!!!

The flakiness subsided as well.

You can find this product at any of your local stores (Walmart, Target, Safeway) for about $5 each froa 14.2 oz bottle which is great! Totally worth it.

I would definitely recommend this product to everyone. It smells great, keeps flakes away, and helps damaged dry hair.

*** I received this product from Influenster.com as part of their voxbox campaign. It is a wonderful word of mouth company. If you would like more information please visit the site.



Thursday, January 3, 2013

Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology

Every child deserves a learning environment that’s safe, healthy, free of harmful toxins and optimal for learning. Unfortunately, many schools across the country are subjecting children to unhealthy classrooms with poor lighting and inefficient energy usage, which costs most schools more money than they spend on books and computers.  When a school goes green, children benefit – as well as the environment!

I try cleaning my house as toxic free as possible and I would also like my sons school to try to clean with toxin free cleaning products.  I feel that it is better for their respiratory system as well as their overall health . I would also like them to use light bulbs with less mercury. 

I do have to give props to my sons school though for making their own garden right in front of the school its a step in becoming green:)

 This is why I have entered my sons school in to the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition. 
Presented by Pureology. Just go to the site, http://www.pureology.com/GreenSchools , and fill out the form and state why your school should have a green makeover and share the competition with your friends and family and school that way they can enter too!!


Take action and nominate a school for Global Green USA’s Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology! From January 1 to March 31, 2013, visitPureology.com/GreenSchools to learn more and nominate a school. If you need help, work with your school principal or school facilities administrator to complete the application. Remember to think about the types of green upgrades your school needs and why.

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Im wearing Vixen





The first thing I love about this product is that it's actually two products in one--you get two lipsticks in every tube that you can wear separately or mix and match for an endless array of looks. There is a matte shade, which is the darker of the two, and a more shimmery shade. They both look wonderful separately, but are stunning when worn together! So essentially you are getting more than two colors!!! It smooths on like butter and can be applied in layers, and it last for hours so you dont have to worry about applying more after an hour like other lip products. Mine actually lasted a full 12 hours possibly more! Covergirl Blast Flipstick is available at most grocery stores, drug stores, and major retailers (like Target or Walmart) in the United States, and retails for about $8.49--but remember, you're getting two for the price of one! maybe more!!The line has 13 color duos! Imagine the possibilities...








**** I did receive this product for free through a buzz campaign through Bzzagent.com a wonderful word of mouth company. If you would like to know more please check out the site!