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Hey everyone!
I recently received the Stash Herbal Tea Sampler in my Influenster Love VoxBox, and I wanted to share with you my thoughts on this product.
The packaging for the sampler box is really colorful and eye-catching. When you open the box, you can smell the delicious fruity scents. While the tea is brewing, it smells absolutely heavenly. However, in my opinion, the tea doesn't taste as good as it smells.
Again, the 9 flavors in this sampler are Acai Berry, Blueberry Superfruit, Chamomile, Cinnamon Apple Chamomile, Lemon Ginger, Licorice Spice, Mango Passionfruit, Peppermint, and Wild Raspberry Hibiscus. I think that many of the different herbal tea flavors taste really similar. For example, the more fruity flavored teas like Mango Passionfruit and Acai Berry taste pretty much the same to me. I also think that those flavors taste more sour than fruity or sweet. I do love all of the wonderful, bright colors that the different teas make when they are brewed!
You can even make some iced herbal tea with this sampler! Just add some sugar or honey to the tea while it's still hot, mix well, and let it cool. It ends up tasting like juice.
Overall, the Stash tea sampler is decent. I still prefer green tea and black tea to the herbal tea, but I will probably switch up what I drink by occasionally grabbing some herbal tea.
Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. I received the product to review. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
xoxo,
Linda
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Hey everyone!
I love the idea of mixing metallics with color! I also really enjoy the contrast in texture between metal and thread. So, when I saw the DIY tutorial for this bracelet on Honestly...WTF, I just had to make it for myself.
I absolutely adore the color schemes of these bracelets! All of the colors pair so well together; they complement each other and highlight each others' differences. The braided pattern of these bracelets are so beautiful! These bracelets will work wonderfully with my wardrobe because I tend to wear a lot of clothes in similar shades.
I just love the DIY projects I have been doing lately! So, keep your eyes out for more DIY posts and videos :)
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Since I love chocolate, I've had my fair share of different brands and types of chocolate. This Ghirardelli chocolate bar is definitely one of the most delicious chocolates I have ever tried. The chocolate is so rich and creamy that it just melts in your mouth! I was hooked after my first bite :) Before I even knew it, I had finished off a significant chunk of the chocolate bar.
So, the next time you have a craving for chocolate, grab this Ghirardelli bar. If you are feeling sad, angry, tired, sick, or etc., this chocolate bar is the solution to your problems! It will leave you feeling amazingly happy and content.
I'm so glad that Ghirardelli lived up to my expectations and delivered an amazing product! I need to go buy some more of these chocolate bars to add to my chocolate stash!
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Hey everyone!
I recently received a Love VoxBox from Influenster, and I am so excited to share with you all of the included products! There is a range of new products from beauty to food.
Kiss Nail Dress Fashion That Sticks Fashion Strips in #56709 KDS11
I can't wait to try out these Kiss Nail Strips because they have a fun silver and black leopard print design. I usually paint my own nails and use bright colors or pastel colors during the spring, and I've never done any nail art before. So, the nail strips would be a great choice for switching up my normal routine by incorporating a fun design with more than one color.
I also think that these Kiss Nail Strips look really similar to the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. I've never tried the Sally Hansen Strips, but I think that if you like the Sally Hansen Strips, then you might want to try out the Kiss Nail Strips. Another reason I'm excited to try the Kiss Nail Strips is that they look fast and easy to apply. When you use regular nail polish, you often have to put on several coats, wait for the nail polish to dry, and maybe even use a base coat and/or top coat. With the Kiss Nail Strips, it seems like you just stick them on your nails, trim them to fit your nails, and you're done! The Kiss Nail Strips can be used for your fingers and toes, and they last up to 10 days, which is a fairly long time period. They retail for $6.99 and are available in 18 different styles!
Stash Herbal Tea Sampler
I've never tried any herbal teas before, but these sound great because they don't have any caffeine and they are 100% natural. The sampler comes with 9 different flavors, and it retails for $3.50.
The 9 flavors in this sampler include Acai Berry, Blueberry Superfruit, Chamomile, Cinnamon Apple Chamomile, Lemon Ginger, Licorice Spice, Mango Passionfruit, Peppermint, and Wild Raspberry Hibiscus.
Truvia Natural Calorie-Free Sweetener
I normally just add sugar when I want to sweeten my drinks, but I'll have to try this sweetener and see how it tastes. This 40 pack retails for $3.99.
Gillette Venus & Olay Razor
This new Gillette razor has 5 blades and Olay moisture bars. The moisture bars are supposed to help lock in moisture while shaving, and the 5 blades are for a close shave. This kit contains 1 razor, 1 cartridge, and 1 shower hook, and it retails for around $8.99 - $10.99.
Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion Bar
I definitely love chocolate, and I have high expectations for this new Ghirardelli chocolate bar because all of the Ghirardelli chocolates I've had before have been delicious. This chocolate bar retails for $2.99.
Ok I'm off to try these products! I'll let you know what I think about them soon, so stay tuned for an upcoming review :)
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After using this scrub, my skin always feels smooth, soft, and fresh! Next time I want a nice bubble bath, I might just reach for this scrub! After a long, hard day, using this scrub would really help you feel ready for a new and better day. This scrub has also been really great for keeping my skin healthy and preventing ingrown hairs. If you wax or epilate to remove body hair, then it is especially important to use a body scrub that will prepare your skin for new hair growth. I absolutely love the grapefruit scent of this scrub, and I really like how there is a hint of a grapefruit smell on my skin afterward.
I hope you enjoyed this review. Let me know if you have any questions about this product or requests to review any other products.
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The Philips SatinPerfect epilator kit contains the following parts:
Epilator
Shave, Trim, and Style Attachment
Trimming Comb
Optimal Performance Cap
Active Hairlifter with Active Massage Cap
Cleaning Brush
Adaptor
Pouch
Before trying this epilator, I mainly used disposable or refillable razors to remove body hair. I have tried waxing before, but since I thought it was too painful, I have given up on that option. I haven't heard much about epilating or epilators, so I had to do a quick search on it. When I realized that epilating would remove body hair in a similar manner to waxing, I must admit that I got a little anxious. After all, I already thought that waxing was too painful. How was I going to handle the pain of epilating?
After fully charging the epilator, I told myself that I could do it and bravely turned it on. However, once I heard the loud noise that the epilator makes and saw how quickly the epilating discs turn, I got scared again. Once I finally got over my fear, I realized that epilating wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be. It was actually quite easy and not too painful when I used the SatinPerfect epilator.
Pros:
You can quickly remove large amounts of body hair.
Compared to shaving, epilating keeps the hair from growing back as quickly. So, you won't have to deal with stubble as frequently, and your skin will be much smoother for longer.
For new users of epilators, the optimal performance cap stabilizes the epilator and makes it easier to get to all the hair.
The active hairlifter with active massage cap vibrates the skin to lift flat-lying hair and short hair, making it easier for the epilating discs to grab onto them.
You don't need to apply a lot of pressure for the epilating discs to grab the hairs.
There are two speed settings, which is very convenient. You can adjust the speed for different types of body hair.
It can remove thick and fine hairs.
You don't need to purchase anything else to epilate successfully.
You can recharge the epilator. I'm so glad that I don't have to worry about buying replacement batteries.
You can also choose to shave and trim body hair with this kit when using the shave, trim, and style attachment and trimming comb.
All of the caps and attachments are designed for easy use. Since they can only be put on in one direction, you won't get confused about how to put on the pieces.
Cons:
You will feel the body hair being removed. To me, it felt like quick, little pricks. However, the sensation will vary from person to person depending on the person's sensitivity and pain tolerance.
You might have to go over the same area several times to get all of the body hair if the hair is not uniform in length or growth direction.
The epilator makes a loud noise when it's on.
You can see the epilating discs turning. Personally, it just looks really scary.
Washing the epilating discs, caps, and attachments. If you are used to just rinsing off your razor after use, then cleaning the epilator will seem like more work, especially if you use a lot of pieces. However, it is easy to remove the hair with the cleaning brush and warm water.
Tips:
Be patient and take your time. If epilating is painful for you, then I recommend that you use the slower speed setting and epilate small areas at a time. This way, you will have more time to recover from the pain before starting again.
Figure out the direction of hair growth. It is easier and less painful to epilate against the direction of hair growth, just like in shaving or waxing.
Charge the epilator right after using it. I always forget to charge the epilator, and when I want to use it, I can't because it hasn't been charged. So, it's best to charge the epilator right after using it. That way, it will be fully charged and ready to go whenever you want to use it next.
Overall, I really enjoy using the Philips SatinPerfect epilator. Even though it hurts a little bit and requires a bit more work than my razor, I love the results I get with it. I really enjoy how smooth my skin feels after use and I don't have to worry about new hair growth all the time. I think that epilating my body hair will be perfect for warm weather. I can't wait to have super smooth skin when I wear my shorts! It looks like my razor will have to take the back seat to my epilator! :)
If you're interested in purchasing a SatinPerfect epilator, you can save $20 at Amazon.com when you use the code BUZZEP2O. So, go ahead and take the jump to invest in this epilator system. In the long run, you will save more money because you would only need to buy this kit once and the kit contains everything you would need. You would no longer have to spend money on razors, replacement razor heads, shaving cream, wax, waxing accessories, etc.
Disclaimer: I am a BzzAgent and received a kit to do this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
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Congratulations to Peter O. for winning the Sneakpeeq giveaway! Please respond to my email within 48 hours.
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Hey everyone!
I recently signed up for Sneakpeeq, an online shopping site that has short sales and great deals on all types of products, including housewares, apparel, accessories, gourmet food, and more. Every day, there are new items added to the site and available for purchase during a short time frame. To see the prices of items on this site, you need to "peeq" by flipping over the price tag. When you are a new user, you have a limited number of peeqs per day. However, that number refreshes every day and you can increase the number of peeqs by liking, loving, and sharing products on the site. By participating and purchasing on the site, you can also gain badges that might lower of the prices of items and you give the site a better idea about your personal style.
I have really been enjoying this site! It has a very different concept from other short sale online shopping sites because you are limited in the prices you can see. It's thrilling and fun to see all of the products available on the site and to figure out which products you are interested in enough to sacrifice one of your precious peeqs. This site has definitely turned shopping into an exciting little game!
Sneakpeeq has generously agreed to supply a $10 Gift Card for one lucky winner! Also, everyone who enters this giveaway will receive an exclusive 20% off discount. These prizes go a long way in Sneakpeeq's low-priced boutiques! Thanks, Sneakpeeq!
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This giveaway is open to US readers only. Contest ends February 22, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be randomly selected and given 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is selected.
Good Luck!
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Hey everyone!
I recently saw the JewelMint Friendship Bracelets in a picture, and I thought they looked perfect for the spring and summer! They would work great for just adding a little pop of color to an outfit. I love how there is a nice mix of chain and thread in these bracelets, making them easy to pair with all kinds of outfits. The different chain and thread colors really contrast well together and add a lot of depth to these bracelets. These friendship bracelets are the grown up alternatives to the bracelets we made in our youth.
Instead of buying these bracelets, I thought it would be fun to try making them for myself. I made tons of bracelets when I was younger, and I wanted to see if I could still make them! I also enjoy being able to use the color combinations I want for the bracelets and to customize the bracelets for my wrist.
This is my version of the JewelMint Friendship Bracelets:
Since I'm always wearing long sleeve shirts during the winter, I find it hard to wear bracelets right now. So, I can't wait for spring to come! Until then, I will be making more of these bracelets so I can have a large variety to pick from :)
Right now, I'm really interested in DIY jewelry. I love the idea of making the jewelry I want to wear instead of trying to purchase jewelry that are similar to what I want. So, be sure to stay tuned for future DIY jewelry posts!
I hope you enjoyed this post, and let me know if you have any questions or requests in the comments below! Also, let me know if you're interested in a post on how I actually make my DIY jewelry.
Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I have no affiliation with JewelMint in making this post. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way.
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Congratulations to ukpanic77 for winning my Valentine's Day giveaway! Please respond to my Youtube message within 48 hours.
You will be receiving the follow items:
PacSun With Love From California Gold Filigree and Rhinestone Earrings
Forever 21 Silver Rhinestone Heart and Ballet Slipper Charm Bracelet
Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in #10 Pink Frosting
Physicians Formula Baked Collection Wet/Dry Shadow in #2749 Baked Sweets
ELF Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 in #2805 Malt Shake
Covergirl Stack-Ups All Over Color in #904A Bareblush
Wet n Wild Megalast Salon Nail Color in #214C I Red A Good Book
