Influenster Refresh VoxBox Products Review!

I had a lot of fun with my very first Influenster VoxBox!  Here are my thoughts on the products inside!

Beanitos Chips:

My Thoughts:

- I LOVE the Nacho Cheese Flavor!

- Perfect snack food!

- Sea Salt Flavor is not really my thing at all! I can really taste the beans, and I don't like that. :-(

Orgain Protein Shake:

I'm super bummed that I couldn't find this product at my local grocery store! *sad face*

CoverGirl Ultra Smooth Foundation:

Thoughts:

- Impressively smooth!

- Great coverage!

- Surprised by how much I like the applicator!

L'Occitane Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream:

Thoughts:

- Light & creamy!

- Highly Moisturizing without feeling super greasy!

- Smells wonderful!

- A little bit goes a long way!

- Beautiful packaging

- LOVE the size of this deluxe sample!

I had a total blast at the L'Occitane Free Mini-Facial Event through Influenster! I even scored my free gift with $50 purchase!

Montagne Jeunesse Facial Masque:

Thoughts: 

- Easy to open & apply

- Smells divine!

- Cleans out my pores!

- The peel off nature of this mask makes for very easy removal and cleanup!

- My skin feels totally soft afterwards!

SkinnyGirlDaily Nutrition Bar:

 

Thoughts:

- Holy Sh*t this is good!

- Perfect mix of sweet, nut & salt!

- Will buying a box asap!

Listerine PocketPacks:

Thoughts:

- Fresh Breath, FAST!

- Long lasting!

- Easy to carry!

DenTek Comfort Flossers:

Thoughts:

- Easy & Painless Flossing

- Soft, Durable & Effective Flossing Tape

- Nice & light minty flavor

- Fantastic Pick End!

Interested in joining Influenster? I'd love it if you used my referral link! 

A Coffee Lovers Happy Place! Friends & Espresso Cups from François et Mimi!

 It is true that I am a coffee addict as a result of my years in graduate school.  However, I was definitely set up for the weakness by my wonderful Wanda & Daddy.  I grew up with the morning grind of the coffee, the whir of the espresso machine, and a house constantly filled with the wafting scents of dark, earthy coffee.

So, when I am pretty thrilled about this opportunity to share the amazingness that is François et Mimi's Espresso Set with you!  I packed up my espresso cups and toted them over to my friends' apartment for gaming night where I tested out these darling espresso cups on all the boys!

Product Description:

- Set includes four espresso cups and four matching saucers

- Made of high quality porcelain that is high-fired

- Lead free

- Each cup holds 3-4 fl oz

What We Love about François et Mimi's Espresso Set:

- Extremely attractive!  This set has really lovely lines!

- The cups & handles are well balanced; they are comfortable to hold!

- The cups sit perfectly on the saucers, and the saucers are also well balanced, which creates a delightful experience!

- They are dishwasher safe!

Unfortunately, this item is not currently available on Amazon, but when it is, you will be able to find it here!

Verdict: YAY!!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tomoson.com and made possible by François et Mimi.  Products were provided in exchange for my time in assessing their quality and writing an honest review about them. All product information is gleaned from the manufacturer's product description.  All opinions are my own based on my experiences with the product.  All photos are my own. 

Life-Proof Wine Glasses from Ramini Brands!

I love entertaining!  My favorite moments in life are filled with good people, good food, and good wine!

So, I was very excited about the opportunity to review these silicone glasses from Ramini Brands!

The glasses arrive in this darling package accompanied with very helpful product cards!

Product Description: 

Cleaning and Usage Tips:

What I Love about Ramini Brands Silicone Glasses:

- They do not break

- They store easily

- Perfect for camping, glamping, or hanging out on the back patio

- These glasses can survive your most clumsy guest!  (your carpet on the other hand . . . )

- Dishwasher safe

- FUN!!

When Ramini Brands invited me to review their Silicone Wine Glasses, I knew that this would be the perfect moment to experiment on my weekly gaming group!  In the interest of fun and a real-life testing group, I hauled these bad boys with me last week!

I brought the glasses, and they brought the wine!

Well, if you take squishy silicone wine glasses to a gaming night with all the guys, what happens?

Well, first, the silicone glasses become the subject of experiments: when paired with espresso cups, they look like light bulbs.

After a few glasses of vino, they start being called "Wine Boobies," and examined with great curiosity . . . and a little confusion.

But, the final verdict is that these glasses are great fun!  They're impossible to break, which is perfect for camping, patio events, and having wine with that one friend who always breaks your glasses!

You can find Ramini Brands® Silicone Glasses on Amazon for $17.97 for a set of 2 glasses!

Verdict: Yay!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tomoson.com and made possible by Ramini Brands.  Products were provided in exchange for my time in assessing their quality and writing an honest review about them. All product information is gleaned from the manufacturer's product description.  All opinions are my own based on my experiences with the product.  All photos are my own. 

January's Free Scores and How You Can Get Freebies, Too!

I love scoring freebies, and I want you to know how I do it so that you can get great products for free too!

Magazines!

      

Through Hip2Save, I have gotten many magazine subscriptions for free!

Skin Care & Beauty Items!

    

I received free samples of L'Oreal Hair Care, Stetson Claliber, plus a really cool sticker & bracelet about ending fear of not having my phone through GetItFree.com!

   

Keeping my eyes peeled on Facebook, I found free samples for GlamGlow and Philosophy!  I even found a deal for a free rollerball of Harvey Prince fragrance; I only paid S&H!  (I did add the shampoo & conditioner for $1/each, though!)

I am totally stoked, because I scored these two freebies by being accepted into Secrets #clearlybetter challenge!  This is an opportunity extended to bloggers!  Yay!  I got noticed!

Remember those free magazines I mentioned earlier?  Well, some of them stash amazing samples + coupons inside!  Triple score!

Never underestimate the power of the Giveaway, my friends!  These little bad boys both came from giveaways!  One was from a blog that hosted a giveaway by Not Your Mother's.  The other was from Allure's December Giveaway (yes, those prizes can take forever to arrive; I didn't even know I had won anything until this arrived!)

Food!

I scored this really cool box of individual packs of honey crystals from Abe's Market Try For $2!

I've snagged my second freebie from Swaagable! Totally excited to get a free Runa Tea!

I hope you've enjoyed this month's free score post!  How do you hunt down deals and freebies?  I'd love to hear from you!

Tasty Treats + Pleased Puppy = Happy Home!

Hi! My name is Barley, and I am so excited to be publishing my debut doggy product review!

I wasn't too sure about lying next to this tub of treats, but my person was extremely persuasive.  And those treats are really tasty, so eventually I gave in.

Steward Pro-Treat sent me this huge tub of 100% Pure Pork Liver Treats for Dogs for me to taste and review on my person's blog.

My three favorite things are cuddles, walks, and FOOD!  I really enjoy my tasty dog food.  But what gets me really excited are great tasting treats!  I love it when my humans use treats for training, trick shows, and to reward me for going on good walks . . . you know, those times when I don't chase the neighborhood cats, skate boarders, or motorcycles! 

My favorite thing about these treats is that they are delicious and easy to eat!  I also like that there are no grains in these treats, since grains make me itchy.  I am excited that the package is so big!  It means I'll enjoy these treats for a while!

My humans' favorite things about Stewart Pro-Treat is that they have no additives or preservatives.  Plus, they are rich in protein, which makes me feel great!

You can find these wonderful treats on Amazon (affiliate link) for $19 for a generous 12 oz!

Puppy's Verdict: A Tail Wagging Beg!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tomoson.com and made possible by Steward Pro-Treat.  Products were provided in exchange for my time in assessing their quality and writing an honest review about them. All product information is gleaned from the manufacturer's product description.  All opinions are my own based on my experiences with the product.  All photos are my own. 

January's Moustache!

No, I'm not growing a moustache!  I'm talking about the most amazing Coffee Subscription Box on the planet, Moustache Coffee Club!

Each month I get a box of the most amazing single origin roasted coffee beans I could imagine!

This month's bag was roasted by the Lord Windsor Roasters.  The beans were roasted on 12/23, and I received them on 12/27!  Wow! 

These magnificent little gems originated in the Kivu, Rutsiro District in Rwanda, and were produced by Kigeyo Washing Station.  They grew at 1800-2000 meters. They are Bourbon varietals and were processed by washing.  (I have very little idea what any of this means, but I'll learn eventually!)

What most interests me is that Moustache Coffee Club always includes the tasting notes for each bag of coffee they send to customers.  The tasting notes of this month's bag were: Caramel, Sweet Raisin, Sparkling Acidity.

Aka: Amazing!

The best smell ever!  Freshly roasted coffee!

I love the varieties of coffee I receive from Moustache Coffee Club.  They offer a number of subscription options as well as a free 1 oz. sample of their amazing product!  You can order your coffee beans whole or ground.  (I get whole, because I love my French Press!)

For more information or to subscribe, I'd love it if you used my referral link! 

January NatureBox Unboxing!

I am a huge fan of NatureBox!  Their snacks arrive once a month.  Hubby and I can't wait to dive in!

I really enjoy the new add-ons that they just added to their line up, too!

I have three free boxes with subscription to give away this month!  Be one of the first three to message me using the "contact me" feature on the right side of my blog, and I'll send you an invitation!  If you subscribe, then I get one free month of NatureBox; its a win-win!

I enjoyed the Lemon Tea Biscuits with my breakfast!