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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Crowdtap sampling - Vichy Idealia‘s 8-day #LifeProofSkin challenge

Through Crowdtap I received an 8 day trial kit for Vichy Idealia as well as several sample packages to share. I loved how the samples were packaged. They looked really nice and fancy in the little pink bags and so I handled a few out of work. Both ladies were definitely interested, even though they had not heard of Vichy prior to me bringing in the samples. They, like me, will now start the 8 day trial to see whether we can see the visible effects and get younger skin in just 8 days. I am definitely excited about trying out Vichy Idealia!

Disclaimer: I was provided samples to apply Vichy Idealia for 8 days and review the product and its effect on my skin. I was also given samples to share. The opinion expressed in this blog is solely my own and has not been influenced by Crowdtap, Vichy or any other third party.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Influenster Product sample - Keurig 2.0

After 7 years and many times signing up for a Keurig, any Keurig to sample, Influenster finally took pity on my and gave me a Keurig and not just any Keurig, but a Keurig 2.0. This new addition to the Keurig line of products can accommodate regular K-cup for single cups, Keurig vue cups as well as the brand new K-carafe cups to brew 4 cups in one quick brewing cycle.

Below is the picture essay of how I brewed my first cup of Keurig coffee in my own house and some of the features available only in the Keurig 2.0. I could go on about how great the Keurig 2.0 is, but I will not distract anymore from the pictures. Look at the image below and I will simply end by saying that the 7 year has been worth it and I am enjoying every minute that I can pop into the kitchen and in a couple of minutes have a truly outstanding cup of coffee available, full of flavor!

copyright Durhamonthecheap- 10oz cup for a nice late evening coffee, not too strong, but still full of flavors thanks Keurig!

Disclaimer: I have received a Keurig 2.0 through Influenster to sample and review the product. The opinion expressed in the blog are solely my own and have not been influenced by Influenster, Keurig or any third party.

Product review: Purina One - the better dog food and it also seems to taste great

Through Crowdtap, I received the opportunity to have the dogs sample Purina One, a new blend of dry dog food by Purina. This sampling was part of the 28 Day Challenge, in which owners could switch their dogs to the new premium blend to see whether the coat turned out to be more shiny and the dog had more energy. The 28 Day Challenge is still underway and if you register, you can received a $3off coupon of Purina One, so your dog can sample the new dog food as well.

on their website, Purina indicates the various benefits of switching your dog to Purina One, including a shinier coat!

For our sample, we chose the True Instinct blend because it is good for the heart, the joints and has turkey as the first ingredient, ensuring that no fillers are added that diminish the nutritional value of the food.

if you go to the Purina One website you can for yourself the various benefits of the new line of dog food!

Disclaimer: I received a sample and a coupon for a full-size bag of Purina One dog food through Crowdtap.com in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this blog are solely my own and have not been influenced by Crowdtap or any third party.

Product review: Truvia brown sugar blend - perfect for baking, but with 75% fewer calories than regular brown sugar

Just very recently, Truvia brought out a new product. If you have followed their Facebook page, you will know that Truvia really kept this product a secret. But has been hinting for days that it would be a pantry staple and they were right. I had received a sample through ExpoTv and decided to make some banana bread to see how the brown sugar blend would work.
I made my quick and dirty banana bread by mixing butter, banana mash, flour, vanilla, baking soda, salt and one egg in a bowl; then baking the mix at 350F for about one hour. The product came out looking like banana bread and after slicing itl the product also tasted like banana bread. I honestly cannot tell the difference between my traditional bread and the calorie-deprived version. If this is what healthy baking tastes like, I am all for it.

Disclaimer: I received a free sample of Truvia brown sugar blend with 75% fewer calories than regular brown sugar courtesy of ExpoTv in exchange for an honest review. The opinion expressed in this blog are solely my own and have not been influenced by ExpoTV or any other third party.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

bzzsgent review: NERF® Demolisher Blaster

Through bzzagent.com. I was provided with a free NERF Demolisher Blaster as well as several $10 off coupons to share. This item is brand-new by NERF and sells for about $40 at stores, including Walmart, nationwide. We tried it out in the backyard and based on the images below, it is definitely kid friendly. With minimal instructions, the toy is easy enough to handle and shoots the arrows very far. The toy, as you would expect from NERF and despite a name like Demolisher, is safe and with a sturdy plastic construction will last even with the roughest play a good long time.

The NERF Demolisher 2 in 1 can be used to shoot darts and missiles and for up to 90 feet - pretty impressive compared to the usual kids toys. It comes with a detachable banana clip and has real pump action for blasting missiles.

The toy is recommended for kids starting at 8 years of age and I can see teenagers enjoying this one as well. I like the safe construction and handling of the toy, still would recommend that adult supervision be present, especially for kids in the younger age range. So not surprising with toy, NERF has another winner on their hand.

Disclaimer: I was provided a free toy through bzzagent.com in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this blog are solely my own and have not been influenced by bzzagent.com or any third party.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Crowdtap sampling review: Listerine Naturals Mouthwash

Through Crowdtap.com I received a full size bottle of Listerine Naturals Mouthwasy, which is free of artificial flavors and dyes. I love the fact that Listerine now has come out with a natural mouthwash that helps limit the chemicals in my household. As you can tell from the image below, the product is truly free of artificial flavors and dyes! I am very much in favor of limiting chemicals that are being used in the household and have now switched to more natural cleaning supplies as well as using my own garden to grow truly organic vegetables. So an all natural mouthwash only makes sense.

I like the mint flavor of the traditional mouthwash, but in a better for you and the environment form.I have included a short video below that summarizes how happy I am that a mouthwash has now come out with artificial flavors or dyes. Keep an eye out in the store for Listerine Naturals and give it a try yourself.

Disclaimer: I received a free sample through crowdtap.com in exchange for an honest review. The opinion expressed in the post are solely my own and have not been influenced by Listerine, Crowdtap or any third party.

Product Review: Vintage Jersey Lounge Pant from apparelnbags.com

I was provided with an opportunity to review a product of my choice through apparelnbags.com. When searching the website I was pleasantly surprised by the large selections of clothing and accessories. The company carries clothing for men, women and children as well as workwear and then also accessories, such as bags.

I found the website to be fairly easy to navigate, even if some of the pages seem really busy. In part the websites are more busy than for other online retailers because apparelnbags offers discounts for ordering multiple items of the same kind. Customers get a discount starting at 7 items and the price is further reduced once 18 or more items are ordered. I found the discount to be very reasonable for the products I looked at. For example the lounge pants I ordered had a regular price of $19,21, but then were reduced down to $16.95 when you ordered 18 or more items. I find this site to be ideal for parents whose kids are involved in team sports because you can get coordinated outfits for the team as well as the parents at very reasonable prices.

the pants are really soft and feel incredibly comfortable when worn. They are perfect for lounging in warmer weather

After researching the site for a while, I decided upon a nice traditionally cut lounge pants in black. The item was listed as Bella 818 Ladies 3.8 oz. Hannah Vintage Jersey Lounge Pant and was around $18 if ordered individually. I selected these pants because when working at home or even doing chores around the house I like to be comfortable and these pants with their loose cut and the drawstring seem perfect for this purpose. The pants were described as being made out of 55% combed and ring spun cotton 45% polyester, 36 single 3.8oz and were available in sizes S through 2XL.

Here is me now wearing these ultra comfortable, light and nicely cut lounge pants. I find them to be incredibly comfortable and they have perfect fit! I even wear them when going shopping or running errands around town.

I cannot leave out the fact that apprelnbags also has some really cute baby clothes. Who could resist the nice, comfortable outfits shown below? No wonder the little ones are smiling! So if you are looking for an affordable source of comfortable active-wear, lounge-wear and team outfits, head on over to apparelnbags and start browsing the site.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a free product in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this blog are solely my own and have not been influenced by apparelnbags.com or any other third party.