I received a bottle of 2 in 1 Shampoo and Body wash in my Influenster Nuture Voxbox as a complementary test product for review.
I've been using natural shampoo and this was on par
with that product and I love that I can find it at Target. It didn't make my hair overly dry like other 2 in 1's that I've tried. It lather's nicely in the hair or on a bath pouf or washcloth. You feel clean after using it. It really is a nice multitasking product. I'm usually skeptical about products like this, but this actually works pretty well. It smells nice too.
I feel good about letting my kids use it as well because it doesn't have a bunch of irritating stuff in it so it won't bother their sensitive skin. It also speeds up shower time after a long day at camp and sporting events.
I'll definitely be looking for this at Target in the future. It is a little pricey, but I expect Target will have it on sale, with coupons, and their app so it will be no more expensive than the stuff I use now.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Influenster Nuture Voxbox Review
I love receiving Voxboxes from Influenster to review. I was very happy to find out I'd be receiving this box. I always get a mix of stuff I've never heard of, never tried, and tried and true items I love.
Inside was a facemask by Hada Labo Tokyo, a full sized Attitude Shampoo and body wash combo product, a coupon for a free bag of Ore Ida Easy Fries or Tater Tots, a coupon for a free box of Uncle Ben's rice, a packet of Red Vines Licorice, a box of non-drowsy Dramamine tablets, and Blue Lizard Sunscreen.
The first thing I tried was the Dramamine. I was headed to the amusement park with my family and am happy to report that it really kept the nausea away and there were no side effects to report.
I was extremely happy to receive the coupons. Free food is always a plus, especially with 2 hungry little boys around. Ore Ida and Uncle Ben's are brands I know and trust and keep around all the time. The Easy Fries are a quick and tasty side for a weeknight dinner. The Uncle Ben's rice was a great side for a night when I have a little more time to make dinner, but it still only took 10 minutes to make and tastes great.
I'm always skeptical about 2 in 1 products, but the Attitude shampoo and body wash really delivers. Usually something that washes my body strips my hair of all moisture and leaves it either too dry or with a residue. This product is really nice. It lathers nicely, cleans well, and smells good. I think because it doesn't have all the stuff in it that other shampoos and body washes do it doesn't strip my hair like other products do. I've been using natural shampoo and this was on par with that product and I love that I can find it at Target.
I've been loving the Blue Lizard Sensitive Sunscreen. I keep it in my purse and apply whenever I'm in the sun, which is almost all the time lately. My boys are very active and both play baseball. We've been spending alot of time at the baseball field or at the park so keeping this in my bag has been really great. My son has sensitive skin and alot of sunscreens make my face breakout. This doesn't both either of us so we've been using it alot.
The Red Vines got mixed reviews in my house. I was never a fan of Red Vines, I just don't care for the flavor. I think they are cherry flavored and I don't like cherry flavored anything. My oldest son and husband felt the same, however my husband kept sneaking them out of the bag at the baseball tournament we were at over 4th of July weekend. My youngest son, however loved them as did all of the younger siblings cheering for our team over the weekend.
The final item I used from the box was the facial mask. I don't get much down time so finding some quiet time to enjoy it was tough. I've never used a paper mask like this before and it was a little strange. It is very moisturizing though. I typically use masks to pull out impurities, not put moisture back in, so it was a nice change.
Inside was a facemask by Hada Labo Tokyo, a full sized Attitude Shampoo and body wash combo product, a coupon for a free bag of Ore Ida Easy Fries or Tater Tots, a coupon for a free box of Uncle Ben's rice, a packet of Red Vines Licorice, a box of non-drowsy Dramamine tablets, and Blue Lizard Sunscreen.
The first thing I tried was the Dramamine. I was headed to the amusement park with my family and am happy to report that it really kept the nausea away and there were no side effects to report.
I was extremely happy to receive the coupons. Free food is always a plus, especially with 2 hungry little boys around. Ore Ida and Uncle Ben's are brands I know and trust and keep around all the time. The Easy Fries are a quick and tasty side for a weeknight dinner. The Uncle Ben's rice was a great side for a night when I have a little more time to make dinner, but it still only took 10 minutes to make and tastes great.
I'm always skeptical about 2 in 1 products, but the Attitude shampoo and body wash really delivers. Usually something that washes my body strips my hair of all moisture and leaves it either too dry or with a residue. This product is really nice. It lathers nicely, cleans well, and smells good. I think because it doesn't have all the stuff in it that other shampoos and body washes do it doesn't strip my hair like other products do. I've been using natural shampoo and this was on par with that product and I love that I can find it at Target.
I've been loving the Blue Lizard Sensitive Sunscreen. I keep it in my purse and apply whenever I'm in the sun, which is almost all the time lately. My boys are very active and both play baseball. We've been spending alot of time at the baseball field or at the park so keeping this in my bag has been really great. My son has sensitive skin and alot of sunscreens make my face breakout. This doesn't both either of us so we've been using it alot.
The Red Vines got mixed reviews in my house. I was never a fan of Red Vines, I just don't care for the flavor. I think they are cherry flavored and I don't like cherry flavored anything. My oldest son and husband felt the same, however my husband kept sneaking them out of the bag at the baseball tournament we were at over 4th of July weekend. My youngest son, however loved them as did all of the younger siblings cheering for our team over the weekend.
The final item I used from the box was the facial mask. I don't get much down time so finding some quiet time to enjoy it was tough. I've never used a paper mask like this before and it was a little strange. It is very moisturizing though. I typically use masks to pull out impurities, not put moisture back in, so it was a nice change.
Friday, July 3, 2015
#BeginwithBen Review
I'm a busy mom of 2 boys who needs something quick, easy, healthy, and tasty to put on the table in between baseball, basketball, piano lessons, drum lessons, and whatever else is going on in our crazy life.
When I got my Nurture Voxbox from Influenster with a coupon for Uncle Ben's, I knew the possibilities were endless. I grabbed a box of Chicken Rice and made BBQ chicken. I had made pulled pork in the crockpot the week before an had some left over sauce in the fridge, add some homemade apple sauce and some microwave veggies and we have a decent weeknight meal.
I love Uncle Ben's, it's quick, tastes good, doesn't break the bank, and comes in a wide variety to fill out any meal and any family's needs.
When I got my Nurture Voxbox from Influenster with a coupon for Uncle Ben's, I knew the possibilities were endless. I grabbed a box of Chicken Rice and made BBQ chicken. I had made pulled pork in the crockpot the week before an had some left over sauce in the fridge, add some homemade apple sauce and some microwave veggies and we have a decent weeknight meal.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Review of Non-Drowsy Dramamine
I've used dramamine for years. The one drawback is that it always made me sleepy, but it did keep the motion sickness and nausea at bay when it struck. I always take it with me and deal with the drowsy side effects for the sake of not feeling sick.
When I was young, it was tradition to go to the local theme park Kennywood. As a kid I rode every ride in the park multiple times without a hint of nausea or motion sickness. As I got older, things changed and I get carsick sometimes or the rides bother me especially the ones that spin. Atleast my beloved roller coasters don't usually bother me. I normally get a little bit of nausea after a ride, but it goes away as I walk around the park or wait in line with my family.
I was happy to receive this product in my Nuture VoxBox, as my oldest son suggested we make our annual pilgrimage to Kennywood this past weekend. It was a beautiful day and we went for the evening. I took 2 pills as directed on the box before we left for the park. I am happy to report that I experienced absolutely no nausea symptoms during our outing to the park. There were also no drowsy or unwanted side effects, which we all know can sometimes accompany non-drowsy products. I felt great all afternoon and evening. This is very exciting for me as I love going to theme parks with my kids but I have to sit out of some rides because they don't make me feel so well.
We have a vacation later this summer with a long drive, a boat ride, and a theme park planned during that trip. These will be in my bag this summer with my other must take medication to keep me feeling my best.
This product was provided by Influenster for complimentary testing purposes.
Ore-Ida Easy Fries review
French Fries are my all time favorite food, with some Heinz Ketchup on the side with a little salt. Ore-Ida are a favorite from my childhood. My mom always made them when I was growing up so when I saw the coupon for a free box to try these out in my Influenster Nurture VoxBox I couldn't wait to grab them at the store.
The box is small, but just enough to share with one other person or eat them all and not feel gluttonous. For a family of 4 I'd suggest 2 boxes. My kids weren't feeling French fries the night I made these so it was the perfect portion for us.
I love that they are hot, crispy, and ready out of the microwave in just 4 minutes. I rarely make fries at home because they take 20 minutes or more and hot dogs only take 5 minutes or less. Its a little different if I'm making something that takes longer to make or I'm baking something else, but on a night where we have a baseball or basketball game or practice that runs late or some other activity and I need a quick dinner on the table these are perfect. I will be purchasing these again as well as the other varieties to keep in my freezer.
This product was provided by Influenster for complimentary testing purposes.
The box is small, but just enough to share with one other person or eat them all and not feel gluttonous. For a family of 4 I'd suggest 2 boxes. My kids weren't feeling French fries the night I made these so it was the perfect portion for us.
I love that they are hot, crispy, and ready out of the microwave in just 4 minutes. I rarely make fries at home because they take 20 minutes or more and hot dogs only take 5 minutes or less. Its a little different if I'm making something that takes longer to make or I'm baking something else, but on a night where we have a baseball or basketball game or practice that runs late or some other activity and I need a quick dinner on the table these are perfect. I will be purchasing these again as well as the other varieties to keep in my freezer.
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