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)

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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!