Mayfield Icecream

I received two coupons and scoop from Mayfield Dairy courtesy of Influenster to try this summer.  What was really cool is that Harris Teeter had a sale on Mayfield icecream and I ended up getting 4 free icecream half gallons to REALLY dig in and test.  I have ALWAYS loved Mayfield,  Moose Tracks is my all time favorite icecream.  The vanilla icecream is so creamy, the dark chocolate is so bitter sweet and my favorite part is the peanut butter cups in it.

I celebrated National Icecream month by just enjoying a bowl at night after putting the kids to bed.  It was my ME time.  The cats even enjoyed it with me :)  Thanks Influenster and Mayfield.  You made my summer a blast!

Dessange Paris California Blonde Collection

I received the Dessange Paris California Blonde collection free from Influenster to try and review.  After I got this in the mail I was highly impressed.  The shampoo wasn't my all time favorite smell but it wasn't horrible  (I'm pregnant right now, so smells are kinda weird at the moment.  LOL)  But the quality of the shampoo and conditioner was amazing!  They both retail at Target.com and in stores for $9.99.  Also in my box was the California Blonde CC Creame.  It is a purple colored apply and rinse creame that fights brassiness of bleached blonde hair.  I've used a product like this in my

past bleaching endeavors, so I wasn't shocked by the color (as probably some people would be)

After leaving it in your hair for about 10 minutes, it leaves your blonde locks vibrant and BLONDE. The CC Creame retails at Target for 11.99.

I would highly recommend this product to any bleached blondes out there looking to make sure their locks are BRIGHT!  :)

Target Link: http://www.target.com/p/dessange-paris-california-blonde-collection/-/A-16452051#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=Dessange 

Influenster: www.Influenster.com

My Unboxing Video

Sally Hansen #CSMTKO aka: The Sally Hansen 2014 Voxbox

I LOVE getting my voxboxes from Influenster.  When one comes in the mail, I feel like a kid again on Christmas morning.  I get even MORE excited when the box is something GIRLY, like NAIL POLISH!!!!

I recently received the Sally Hansen 2014 Voxbox.  It included 3 nail polishes:

Jaded (#540):

A light aqua color, perfect for spring/summer

Pat on the Black (#510):

A deep plum color, perfect for fall/date night

Red My Lips (#470):

The perfect pinky red nail polish!

These new formulas claim to "Have it All!" with 7 benefits in one bottle.
*Base Coat
*Strengthener
*Growth Treatment
*Color
*Top Coat
*Chip Resistant
*Gel Shine Finish

And BONUS!!!  With the "Flawless Finish Brush" you get the PERFECT salon Mani!!!

I have fake nails on right now, so I can't honestly say how true the Strengthener or the Growth Treatment are, but the rest of what these powerhouses claim is TRUE! My favorite benefit is the SHINE.  Oh man do these suckers look like GLASS!!!

OH!  And another bonus!  This polish dries SUPER QUICK!!!!

DISCLAIMER: I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

UNBOXING VIDEO!!!!

Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara Review

COMING NOVEMBER 2013!!!!!

Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara!

I feel privileged to be able to try this mascara before it even hits the stores thanks to Rimmel and Influenster (I received it for free to try and review)!!!! And let me tell you first....THIS MASCARA IS GREAT!!!  It's a very light weight formula, that doesn't clump and is EXTREMELY pigmented.  This mascara seriously is awesome.  The brush on it gives great coverage and with it's design of being large on top, small in the middle and large again helps you reach those hard to get to lashes on the inner top corner and all those fine bottom lashes.

Great brush design helps get in those hard to reach places! :)

Nice sleek packaging

Just a little eye liner, a neutral shadow and some Rimmel Retro Glam Mascara created this simple 2 minute look.  (I have extremely SHORT lashes)

Dr. Scholl's® For Her Cozy Cushions

I received the Influenster Rose Voxbox on Halloween day, and inside were these amazing Dr. Sholls For Her Cozy Cushions inserts.  If anyone knows me, they know how much my feet HURT constantly.  If it isn't my planters fasciitis, then it's my heel spur, if it's not my heel spur is my ankles.  In other words, I have BAD FEET, so any extra comfort added to my shoes is a big bonus in my book.  These inserts did just that.

Not only are these Cozy Cushions comfortable, but they are really warm and fuzzy!!!!  They give a boring, plain boot a little something extra.  I just slid them inside my new favorite pair of boots, and voila!  Instant awesomeness!  I would highly recommend these inserts to anyone.

JUST LOOK AT THE FUZZINESS!!!!

I wear a size 9/10 and they fit perfectly without any cutting.

Full outfit with my new and improved boots thanks to Dr. Sholls and Influenster.

*Disclaimer* I received this product free to try from Influenster and Dr. Sholls.

My Slim-Fast Strawberries ’N’ Cream Shake Experience from Influenster

It's that time again :)  I received yet another amazing box from Influenster!  This time it was a Slimfast Shake in Strawberries N' Cream, a cute, plastic Martini Glass and some really awesome drink recipes.  Here's the video of me opening it.

I really wanted to try the Cocktail instead of the Mocktail, so I put my feelings towards alcohol aside (LOL) and texted my hubby to bring home Pineapple and Strawberries after he got off work. So, he finally got home after midnight (Perfect time for a cocktail, right?  HAHA).

I set out all the ingredients I needed and got ready for my own little "Hawaiian PAR-TAY"

I followed the recipe:

I ended up using canned pineapple instead of fresh, but it was still good.  I even added a little bit more of the juice because I absolutely LOVE Pineapple juice.

(Pineapple Slices....YUM)

After I blended for a bit, I had this Yummy Cocktail to look forward to:

It ended up making enough for 2 cocktails.  It's extremely tasty and you would NEVER KNOW that it was made from Slimfast.  It's also comforting that I can drink this for a lot less calories than a regular Pina-Colada :)

Enjoying my Cocktail at Midnight :D

All in all, this was a very good experience :)  I would give it another try for sure, but I think my next one will for sure be the Cappuccino one because a girl's gotta have her coffee ;) 

If you would like to try this, or any of the other cocktails I mentioned in my video above, please follow this link:

http://wow.slim-fast.com/cocktailrecipes.pdf

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

SlimFast1 can help you Get What You Really Want this summer!

SlimFast is the perfect base for deliciously creamy summer cocktails/mocktails. SlimFast has partnered with DR Mixologist, Darryl Robinson, host of “Drink up” on The Cooking Channel, who created four exclusive recipes featuring some of the tastiest and trendiest ingredients of the season. With just 130-190 calories in every delicious cocktail, you won’t have to worry about enjoying the summer in your favorite teeny bikini.2

SlimFast products are sold at Amazon.com, as well as other online and local retailers nationwide.


This post was created in connection with my appointment as a SlimFast Ambassador."

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure: imPRESS has really IMPRESSED me :)

I have an extremely bad habit of biting my nails.  No matter what I do I bite them.  Also, living in Tucson, my nails are very brittle and dry, so having something quick and easy to allow my nails to actually look good is awesome.  This is my 2nd time trying them, and once again, they haven't failed to impress me ;)  They are great for a night out on the town and last a pretty long time.  They don't chip and look amazing.  And being a mom of 2, who has time to wait for nail polish to dry much less go to the nail salon. This time around I received the Space Cadet pattern in my Spring Voxbox from Influenster and imPRESS for free to try out and review.  :)  Salon manicure in seconds - NO glue - No drying time - Rivals the best gel polish - Won’t damage nails - Easy removal - Lasts up to a week.  Can't get any cooler than that :)

Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes.....Could Be Dangerous....FOR MY WAISTLINE

I received my 2013 Spring Fever Voxbox for free to test from Influenster today.  I got all sorts of goodies, but the Tastykakes really stood out.  According to the included card, "Tastykakes are light and fluffy chocolate enrobed cakes with a delicious creme filling in a unique kandy bar shape.  Available in S'mores, Peppermint and Peanut Butter ($4.49 per box)".


The Tasty Baking Company, founded in 1914 and located in Philadelphia, Pa., is one of the country’s leading bakers of snack cakes, pies, cookies, and donuts. As a subsidiary of Flowers Foods, the company has bakery facilities in Philadelphia and Oxford, Pa. that offer more than 100 products under the Tastykake brand name. Celebrated for their freshness and quality ingredients, the Tastykake line includes such classics as Krimpets, Kandy Kakes, Juniors, and Kreamies. For more information on Tasty Baking Company, visit www.tastykake.com.

 Large Tastykake bar

First off, the taste was amazing.  It was very chocolatey with just the right amount of peanut butter.  It was made with Reeses Peanut Butter as well, which added a little extra yumminess.  The bar was extremely soft, and the outer chocolatey layer was very flakey and good.

There was only ONE downside to these...they could be extremely dangerous for my waistline.  Coming in at a WHOPPING 280 Calories per bar, I kinda feel guilty eating it (But doing P90X later tonight SHOULD take care of that...LOL).  It's defiantly something I could see myself getting into trouble with, but will probably become a once in a while TREAT because they really ARE that good.

YIKES AT THE CALORIES....But oh so good.

Pureology Green Schools

Pureology is having a contest right now and they are going to give a special school around the country a GREEN makeover.  Meaning they are going to help this certain school become more environmentally friendly, and also help the students learn how to take care of Mother Earth.

Green schools have been known to increase student performance, free up more funds for student resources  and of course, reduce the carbon foot print.  I entered my daughter's school in hopes I can help her have a brighter future and have a planet that is beautiful and free of hazardous air and water.

Want to put your child's school in the running?  Here's the link:

http://www.pureology.com/greenschools

(Heard about this contest via Influenster)

Blog Feature Thanks to Beauty Bytes

Check out my Blog Feature over at Beauty Bytes:

BLOG FEATURE!!!!!!

BFTE to Attend IMATS!

Beauty From the Earth Cosmetics will be attending IMATS LA this year on January 19 and 20th!  They are offering the first 500 customers, a free gift with purchase!  Their booth will be #805.  So make sure to get their EARLY.  :)

Something Smells Good in the Kitchen...And It's NOT Dinner

YAY!  It's time for another Influenster VOXBOX Blog!  This time, I was selected to try the Palmolive® Fresh Infusions™  dish soap.  I received 3 full size dish soaps in 3 different scents. Ginger and White Tea, Lime Basil and Lemon Thyme.  The instructions were simple.  Keep 2 for yourself and give one to a friend. Included in the box were also $1.50 off coupons.  After doing a bit of research, I found out they retail for $2.96 a piece at Wal-Mart.  So, with the coupons, they will only be $1.50, and WELL WORTH THE PRICE.  

While the bottle is only 16FL OZ, the smell and sudsing power makes up for the smaller bottle.  Also, the bottles are pretty, and the colors of the soap are also attractive.  My husband and I usually place our dish detergent under the sink because I don't like the unsightliness of it.  But this bottle has remained on our sink's edge.  

Now, on to the REAL review.  After opening the box, reading the instructions and smelling of each one, I decided to keep the Lemon Thyme and the Lime Basil....(I'm a citrus freak when it comes to dish soap).  I ended up giving the Ginger White Tea to my friend Holly along with a coupon.  I had some dishes to wash, so I decided to jump the gun and go ahead and try it out, and I was AMAZED by the results.  Not only did the soap smell AMAZING, but a little bit went a long way.  Just a little squirt and my sink was filled with bubbles, and the smell radiated throughout the entire kitchen!  After rinsing the dishes, they seemed to have a clearer appearance (We have hard water here in Tucson, and it's been hell on our dishes and glasses).  Also, as mentioned above, I didn't mind letting the bottle sit on my sink top.

All in all, I give this product an 11 out of 10 and WILL be purchasing again as soon as I run out.

Thanks Influenster and Palmolive for the chance to try out this wonderful new soap!  It's my new favorite!!!

Scentsy Plumage Plug In Warmer Review

I was asked by a friend of mine Michelle Smith, who sells Scentsy to do a review in exchange for a free plug in Warmer of my choice.  So of COURSE I said yes and chose the Plumage Plug in Warmer :)  This Warmer has a gorgeously etched porcelain feather that glows against a smooth sea of peacock green.

STOCK PHOTO FROM INTERNET

BEAUTIFUL!!!

When lit, you actually see a warm glow illuminating from the feather!  It's gorgeous!  I have really enjoyed it.  The warmer plate can hold NO MORE than 3 Scentsy pieces from a bar.  The only complaint I have with this warmer is it gets a little hot to the touch.  Not enough to
BURN you per say, but enough to let you know you are touching it, more so than my
Larger warmers that I own.  It takes a light bulb specially designed for it from Scentsy, so you have to order one if yours burns out for $1.

This little beauty retails for $20 and you can buy it on my friend Michelle Smith's Scentsy Site.  Host a Party, and you could get it and a bunch more for FREE or 1/2 Price!  Well worth it!

And now for some LOVELY pictures of my Warmer!

Lights Off, Beautiful, inviting GLOW

Hot to the Touch, but not enough to BURN you.  Also great comparison of how big the warmer is vs my hand.

2 Chunks of the Bar in the Warmer Plate here.  I'm using Central Park Pralines in my Warmer today.  My house smells so yummy!  Food smells are my favorite.

Oh Goody! I Got an Amazing Goody from Goody!!!!

LOL, that title was a mouth full!  And a huge play on words!  But it's the truth!  I got an amazing little goody from GOODY hair products in my 2012 Beauty Blogger Voxbox from Influenster.  I got the set of Spin Pins that make the Messy Bun a breeze to do!  And seriously, they work awesome.  I usually have to use about 10 bobby pins to achieve what these little babies can do with just two of them!  :)  And they don't "Lock" in your hair like two crossed over bobby pins do, making it super easy to take down you hair after a night out when you are ready for bed!  I love these little guys and highly recommend them to anyone with long hair :D

Two Is the Magic Number!  It's all you need to create a cute hair style!

Double Messy bun!!!!  Love the Goody Spin Pins!