#SwissMissSimplyCocoa from the #ModaVoxBox

You guys, this new Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa is GOOOOOOD.

I'm not even a big hot chocolate drinker and I loved this stuff!

It's hard to believe that it's only 5 ingredients:

Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Nonfat Milk, Salt, Natural Flavor.

We'll be buying more, absolutely.

here's a tip: try it with almond milk!!

http://www.swissmiss.com/

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

#SwissMissSimplyCocoa • #ModaVoxBox • @influenster 

#RefreshWithResource Natural Spring Water

The ModaVoxBox that I received last week had a ton of great products that I was excited to try! Check out my post on all the products I received here!

A 700ml bottle of Resource Natural Spring Water came in the VoxBox and I was SO excited to try out this bottled water.

I'm not much of a flavored beverage drinker, but I LOVE water and try to drink half my weight in water every day. There are several bottled waters that I absolutely love, and I'm always excited to try out different brands.

This Resource water is a great product!

It it 100% natural spring water, has natural occurring electrolytes, and the bottles are made with 50% recycled plasic!

I wasn't completely clear about what the point of electrolytes are, so I pulled up Resource's website and here's what it has to say about them!

"Electrolytes are certain minerals that are essential to human health and maintaining optimal hydration; they also can provide great taste. Electrolytes, like calcium and potassium, can be found in many foods and beverages such as yogurt, bananas and orange juice. resource® contains naturally-occurring electrolytes only for taste…never anything added."

Check out the website!

https://www.resourcespringwater.com/

Refresh, Revitalize, Replenish!

The ModaVoxBox from Influenster

The ModaVoxBox arrived in the mail on Monday, October 27, 2014!

It is full of some really great products that I'm really looking forward to trying!

Here's what's inside!

1. Puff's SoftPack Tissues

#PassthePuffs • @Puffs

2. Clairol Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask & Coupon

#HairFood

3. Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer

#1WeektoGorgeous • @JergensUS

4. Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa Packet and Coupon

#SwissMissSimplyCocoa

5. Resource Natural Spring Water

#RefreshWithResource • @ResourceWater

6. Rimmel London Scandaleyes Rockin' Curves Mascara

7. Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick

8. Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner @RimmelLondonUS • #RockinIt #Rimmel I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

VitaVoxBox: Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

I received Playtex Sport Fresh Balance complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Doesn't the time of the month sure make it difficult for us ladies to get out and exercise or be active? That special visitor can often get in the way of the things we want or need to do.

I'm so glad Influenster sent me a box of Playtex Sport Fresh Balance in the Vitality Vox Box.

These tampons are extremely comfortable and are very absorbent with the 360 degree Sport Level Protection and FlexFit. There's also the Odor Shield technology that is designed to neutralize odors.
Overall, I really like this product and I'll be buying them again when I run out!

And get this! Click here for a coupon for $3 off any one package!

#PlayOn, @playtex, #vitavoxbox, @Influenster

I received Playtex Sport Fresh Balance complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Loves of Leaves: Pure Leaf

I received this Pure Leaf Tea complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
Like I said in the previous post, I'm not a tea drinker.

I did, however, look up plenty of reviews on this 

Pure Leaf Iced Tea

and found that people really like it! It's got nearly 100 letter grade A reviews on Influenster! They say it's not too sweet and not too bitter, it's just right!

I'm planning on giving it to one of my friends who is a tea-drinker and will love it!

All this being said, I really love this #LoveofLeaves campaign that Pure Leaf is doing in connection with Wholesome Wave. 

LoveofLeaves.com is an awesome source to find farmers markets, fresh recipes, and tons more info on Pure Leaf's support of the Wholesome Wave's mission to bring real food to everyone! 

Check out LoveofLeaves.com to find out more info!

I received this Pure Leaf Tea complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

@Influenster #VitaVoxBox @PureLeaf #LoveofLeaves #contest 

#LoveofLeaves @Influenster

I'm no a tea drinker but 

I took this to the local farmers market to get a picture of it this morning because 

for every photo of Pure Leaf shared (with the hashtag #loveofleaves), Pure Leaf will donate $1 to Wholesome Wave which is a nonprofit organization that aims to increase affordability and access to healthy, locally grown food in underserved urban and rural communities! Pretty great cause!

I received this complimentary for testing purposes from @Influenster in the #VitaVoxBox!

Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum

I received a .17 oz sample of Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum

complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster in the Vitality Vox Box

and I have to say, I wouldn't have tried this product if it weren't for the sample

BUT

the good news is that I really like it!

Over the last two weeks, it has really made my skin feel smooth and soft and it seems to have brightened my complexion too! I feel like it has made it more radiant!

When the product comes out of the pump, it has an almost diamond like sheen to it and it's beautiful!

It hasn't made my skin breakout, which is a big deal for me. Whenever I switch products, my skin seems to freak out a little, but not with this stuff! Thank goodness!

I haven't noticed much difference with my pore size or wrinkles, but perhaps I'll have to keep using it to see if it makes a difference!

#FlawlessFuture, @ElizabethArden, #VitaVoxBox, @Influenster

Bikini Ready Energy Gummies from the #VitaVoxBox and @Influenster!

I received these Bikini Ready Energy Gummies complimentary in the Vitality VoxBox from Influenster and I have to say, they are great! These gummies have a great flavor and great texture and consistency! They contain 50 mcg of B12 and 50 mg of caffiene which gives me a nice mid-day pick me up. 

I think the packaging is cute and eye catching too!

I don't love is the name of the company....Bikini Ready is a company that promotes weight loss, but I think you can be "bikini ready" at any shape and size!

Other than that, these gummies give a tasty energy boost!

The Vitality VoxBox!!

I had a nice surprise in my email inbox one morning saying that I qualified for the Vitality VoxBox

and the next day I found it on my door step!

It came so quickly I couldn't believe it!

I am actually really thrilled for this box!

Here's what came inside:

1. First Degree Advanced Burn Cream

Everyone needs this in their first aid kit!!

I'm looking forward to trying this out (but hopefully I won't have to)!

(retail $5.97-$8.99)

2. Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

You can never have too many boxes of these! Saves me money!!

I received these complimentary in the #GoVoxBox and I love them! They're very effective and comfortable!

(retail $3.99)

3. Elizabeth Arden FLAWLESS FUTURE Powered by 

Ceramide Caplet Serum

I'm looking forward to trying this...although I probably won't be able to afford it in the long run.

(retail $60 for 1.0 fl oz)

4.  Pure Leaf Iced Tea

I'm not a tea drinker, but I'll give it to a friend who is and we'll hear what they have to say!

5. Softlips Cube

This is awesome!! I'm already a fan of this! It's so moisturizing and the packaging is adorable!

(retails for $3.49)

6. Bikini Ready Energy Gummies

I thought these were vitamin gummies but they just have B12 and protein. They are nice and chewy and pretty flavorful!

(retails for $14.99)

Be watching for my full reviews on these great products!

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Selling on eBay!

As part of Influenster, I was invited to participate in the eBay brand badge seller guide program.

To qualify for a $25 eBay gift card in this program, one must write 2 eBay seller guides. But one can automatically qualify for an upcoming VoxBox program by writing 3 guides! I'll be working on my 3rd guide tomorrow, but here are my first two!

I am quite fond of cosmetics and because I have learned a ton about guitars from my husband's fondness of them, my first two guides are on those topics.

Check them out and enjoy! These guides will help you to be a successful seller on eBay!
Maybe you'll feel inspired to start selling!

1. How to sell cosmetics on eBay

2. Selling Guitars on eBay

@eBay @influenster

#ebaysellingguides

FP: This post is part of an Influenster contest to win a prize.

A REVIEW: #MullerQuaker Corner Yogurt

In the #GoVoxBox, I received a voucher for a free Muller yogurt product.

I'm pretty picky when it comes to yogurt, but I figured that since it was free, I might as well give it a go.

There were several different yogurt options and flavors and I finally decided on the dark chocolate and raspberry flavor. I'm a sucker for that dark chocolate...

I was pretty sure I wouldn't be much of a fan (like I said, I'm picky when it comes to yogurt),

but after one bite, I was sold.

This is gooooood stuff!

The texture was great and the flavors are slammin'!

I may even run back later this week to get a few more flavors to try out!

In short, I recommend it. You should try it. For reals.

Thanks @Influenster for the voucher!!

#MullerQuaker @Influenster @MullerQuaker

#GoPROFOOT Women's Triad Orthotic Insoles and Pedi Rock!

I was excited to receive these ProFoot Triad Orthotic insoles and the Pedi-Rock complimentary in the GoVoxBox from Influenster!

My current running shoes don't have great support, and I have knee injury that I'm taking care of, so I was excited to give these insoles a try. I'm very happy with them! Thanks to the shape and thinness of them, they don't crowd your toes or feet in your shoes (which is a problem I usually have with orthotic insoles). They also have really great arch support! After spending a lot of time on my feet, my feet are usually really sore and my back and knees hurt, but with these, I didn't have those problems at all! 

These are the orthotic insoles to get! Especially for the price!!

There is a lot that I love about the ProFoot Pedi-Rock.

Upon opening up my VoxBox, 

I was surprised to find that the pedi-rock was soft and squishy and I like it!

I also really like the shape of it! It fits comfortably in my hand and the shape and squishiness of it really helps me get a perfect grip on it! It's the perfect texture and it has really helped remove the rough and callused areas of my feet. It's super easy to use and 

I love that you can use it wet or dry and after use, just rinse it off and set it out to dry!

@Profoot_Inc - #GoProFoot

the GoVoxBox from Influenster!

I received the GoVoxBox complimentary of Influenster and it's a good one! When the mail carrier delivered it, I was surprised with how large the box was and when I opened it, I was thrilled to see so many goodies in it!

Profoot Triad Orthotic insoles
Profoot Pedi-Rock
Blue Diamond Blueberry Flavored Almonds
Playtex Sport Fresh Balance
Aqua Spa relax Bath Soak Salts
Next Step Jaxx Shaker Cup from The Vitamin Shoppe
with 3 Fit N' Full Shakes: Fresh Berries, Chocolate, and Vanilla
and
Coupon for a Free Muller/Quaker Yogurt product.

Watch for an updated post/separate dedicated posts with my thoughts on each product!

A Review: The Vitamin Shoppe's Next Step FIt N Full!

I received the Next Step Fit N Full shakes and shaker cup complimentary of Influenster for testing purposes. 

I've never been a meal-replacement type of gal. I don't know. Maybe it was seeing my parents on Slim Fast my whole childhood and seeing how miserable managing their weight that way seemed to be.  Although I struggle with my weight, I decided pretty early on that I wouldn't try meal replacement plans. From the research I've done, it's a way to lose weight, only to put more weight back on after you start having real meals again. I'm learning Intuitive Eating for my personal weight management and it's a more sustainable lifestyle.

All that being said, I thought I'd give it a whirl since it came in the mail complimentary in the GoVoxBox from Influenster. I can honestly say that I love the shaker cup. It mixes the shakes very well and is great when you're on the go. I was actually pleasantly surprised how well it mixed the shake powder. I expected there to be big lumps of powder in the water, but I was thrilled when it mixed perfectly and the lumps of powder were gone! That Jaxx mixing system works great!

I'm sure I will be using it in the future for my juicing and smoothies as well.

As for the shakes, I'm not crazy about them. The Fresh Berries shake tasted more like leftover milk from some "fruity" sugary cereal. Also, I couldn't handle the aftertaste. I drank it in the morning with the hopes of not being hungry before lunch and I was disappointed when two hours later my stomach was grumbling from hunger.
The next day I tried the Swiss Chocolate shake and I have to say it is waaay better than the fresh berries shake, but still not something I would go out and buy to try to lose weight.
Give it a try though. I tried this with an extremely critical eye and you might be one who will enjoy it!

#NextStep @VitaminShoppe @Influenster

Check out Influenster and other reviews on this product!

http://www.influenster.com/review/vitamin-shoppe-next-step?revkey=5331b04e568c9247737a26ed

Diary of Whiter Teeth- Colgate Optic White #BrushWhitenGo

I'm loving the Colgate Optic White toothbrush and whitening pen.

My teeth are getting whiter day by day and I like that the whitening gel is in pen form instead of whitening strips. Don't get me wrong, I do like Crest Whitening Strips, but the Colgate Optic White Gel Pen is brilliant and I love that it just dissolves and still works just as effectively. 

I said it before but I love the toothbrush. 

I love that it reaches those hard-to-reach places toward the back of the mouth and it just leaves it so nicely polished...like dentist office polished. It's so great.

I love my Sonicare, but I think this one is the best manual toothbrush out there and I will definitely be getting it again.

Here's the side by side:

I realize I should have used better lighting for the before and after, but I can still tell a difference. 

Can't you!?

#BrushWhitenGo

Tip: Get on target.com and print out some coupons! I am pretty sure you can double up the Target printed coupons with the Cartwheel app coupons! Plus these toothbrushes are currently on sale AND you get a free toothpaste or mouth wash with it too! And watch for those manufacturer's coupons!

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

(Review) Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Built-In Whitening Pen

I received the Colgate Optic White toothbrush with the built-in whitening pen complimentary on Influenster. At first I was thought it was totally a gimmicky product and expected to not like it one bit.

I was wrong and this product is awesome!!

The toothbrush on its own is awesome. There are rubber bristles that massage the gums and seem to polish my teeth perfectly clean! The toothpaste is incredibly fresh and clean tasting. And when you get done brushing, it's almost like that feeling you get from a dentist polishing.

And the whitening pen is a brilliant idea. So quick. So easy. So great. I love that you don't have to wait to remove the whitening get. You just apply and go and it'll dissolves on its own! It whitens teeth in no time too! I noticed a difference within two days of use!

The only downside is that it's $15. That's a little out of my budget for a toothbrush...I could maybe see spending $8-10 on it, but $15 is a stretch. So watch for coupons!!