Worldreader

Worldreader: Vote for #worldreader to win the American Giving Awards 2012 http://bit.ly/U7DwbJ *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers

BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers: Thx BIC for the 36-Pack of #BICMarkIt Permanent Markers! Get a coupon for $2 off and try for yourself! US only http://bit.ly/RIhigh *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Infants' Advil® & Children's Advil®

Infants' Advil® & Children's Advil®: Thx #ChildrensAdvil for my free sample. Like on FB for $1.50 coupon http://goo.gl/z3B83 *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Advil® Congestion Relief

Advil® Congestion Relief: Thx Pfizer and #AdvilCongestionRelief for my free sample. Receive a $2 off coupon http://on.fb.me/YfOIWo *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Kikkoman Juicy Bird Project

Kikkoman Juicy Bird Project: Thx @KikkomanKitchen 4 my free Soy Sauce! Like them on FB for offers and recipes http://on.fb.me/PlwCPJ #JuicyBirdProject *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

What is Influenster? Let me tell you!

Influenster is a site for trendsetters to receive what we Influenster's call VoxBoxes. A VoxBox is a box containing products that are relevant to your lifestyle. How does Influenster know what products are relevant to your lifestyle? Well, that's the fun part! You unlock badges that are most important to you, you can obtain up to five expert badges to begin with, then you blog, make youtube video's, take pictures, and review the topic of the badges you are an expert in. Do this thinks will boost your Influenster score which ranges from 0-100! The higher the score the more invites you will receive to participate in a VoxBox program. The more active you are on the site the more opportunities you will receive. So far to date I have received the Mom VoxBox and the Naturals VoxBox. Now, once you finally get a VoxBox full of awesomeness, you test and review the products. Then you will be required to take a survey on the products you tested. In the mean time you get to do fun "Brand Challenges" which are little thing you do such as pictures, blogs, and reviews of the brands you liked the most in your VoxBox. Then best thing about the Brand Challenges' is the opportunity to win more products or a gift card from that brand. Influester is one of my favorites sites, and I love being an Influenster. I would would like an invite send me your email address and I can send you one!!! Visit the Influester website @ www.influenster.com

LypSyl Intense Protection LypMoisturizer is Amazing

I have pretty dry lips all year round. Over time I have gone through just about every product out there. I've tried name brands and no-names, high-priced and budget. I have not been happy with any of them. Some were greasy, some tasted awful, some lasted about a minute and a half. I had begun to think that there was no product that I would be satisfied with.

Then I tried Lypsyl sent to me by Influenster and my search was over. This product is made out of pure Swedish beeswax, organic Shea Butter, and contains vitamins A and E for long lasting deep-penetrating moisture. I have since thrown out all of the other stuff I'd tried and purchased more of these just to be sure I wouldn't run out. The Lypsyl goes on smoothly, has no greasy feel, and lasts far longer than the other products. My lips feel soft and plump after applying the Lypsyl and last for at least 3 hours with drinking and eating. I do not have to apply this product every few minutes, so I feel the tube lasts a long time. I also love this product because I can wear this over my color lipstick and not feel like I have a glob of mess on my lips.

If that was all it did, I would be thrilled. But it seems to be even better than that, because my always-chapped lips are improving the longer I use the Lypsyl and I don't even use it as often as before. The tube is rather large, so I don't lose it in the bottom of my endless purse, and it has a cute little bee on the stick you use to slide the lip balm up (my favorite part)! This lip moisturizer also has a fresh minty taste and smell. Hands down it is an amazing product!!! 

You can check out the product at its website:  http://www.lypsylhome.com/

*I did receive this product for free to test from Influenster in my Naturals Voxbox, however I am not being compensated for this review and this is my honest opinion on the Lypsyl Intense Protection LypMoisturizer.

New Orajel Single Dose Cold Sore Treatment

New Orajel Single Dose Cold Sore Treatment: Thx Orajel 4 my free #SingleDose - Get a $1 off coupon Single Dose Cold Sore Treatment here! http://bit.ly/PJD6UM *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Dailybreak

Dailybreak: I tried Dailybreak.com through Smiley360! You can join the fun and win rewards at http://bit.ly/O3cxhb #Dailybreakmission *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Tony Robbins Ultimate Edge

Tony Robbins Ultimate Edge: Thx Tony Robbins for my free #UltimateEdge audio book! Check it out for yourself http://bit.ly/M8GDBo *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Wisk® Deep Clean

Wisk® Deep Clean: Thx Wisk for my free Deep Clean sample! Like Wisk on FB for $1 coupon http://on.fb.me/O336xm #DeepCleanMission *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Knorr® Homestyle Stock Friends Mission

Knorr® Homestyle Stock Friends Mission: Enter 4 a chance 2 win a $200 gift card by taking this short survey from Smiley360! Take the survey at http://smiley360.com/775505.cfm *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Dino Lingo

Dino Lingo is an educational program, children can use to learn a language through imagination with fun cartoons, DVD's, CD's, books, posters, games, songs, and flash cards. I did not receive this DVD in my Mom Voxbox, but I did let my children access the link provided by Influenster. My children enjoyed watching the little Dino speak in Spanish and other languages such as Polish, Italian, and Chinese. I think this is one of the best tool's out there to help children learn a new language. The program was fun and colorful and even kept my son with ADHD entertained (YES, THAT A BIG WOW). I think I will purchase this program in Spanish due to the fact that I feel it is very important for children to be bilingual in today's society. My three years old's also enjoyed watching the demo online. Overall I think this is a great product and I will recommend it to my friends with children. You can learn more about this program at www.dinolingo.com. 

*I viewed this program through a link provided by Influenster. These are my honest opinions on the program and I was not compensated to right a review.        

The Original Dish Drying Mat

Not to long ago I used kitchen towels under my dish drainer then I bought a plastic mat that drained into the sink. Soap scum heaven. I received one of these from Influenster to test, and really love it. It holds a lot of water (the package says they hold 4 times their weight) -- I don't know if the package is correct but they've held every drop of water from my dishes. I  have a dishwasher, but with a family of six there's a lot of dishes to be done  -- and I do a lot of cooking everyday -- resulting in a lot of dishes that all at once don't fit in the dishwasher. One mat has handled the load.

I usually leave the mat and and drainer on my counter. The mat blends in with the counter and wouldn't be noticeable except for the brown trim. If the mat gets very wet I recommend replacing it as the mats take quite awhile to dry if they get very wet. (Very wet means just that. A normal load of dishes doesn't make the mat really, really wet. If you cook all day as I do on a weekend the mat gets very wet after several large dish-washing sessions.)

One caveat -- these are relatively small mats. I was going to use my wooden dish rack with the mat but the rack was too big for the mat. Fortunately the mat is the perfect size for my metal dish drainer. Check the dimensions of your drainer before purchasing.These mats are also great to put under a dog bowl in you have a large dog that makes a mess drinking water.

*I received this product from Influester to test and review. I was not told what to say or paid to write a positive review. These are my honest opinions about this product.  

I am Impressed by imPRESS Press On Manicure

I remember as a little girl I sneak into my moms Lee Press On nails. Yes, the super glue and all. When I first received the imPress Press On Manicure, by Broadway nails, from Influenster I thought to myself I love this color, but I do not want to ruin my real nails with super glue, not only is super messy I remember gluing my figures together a few times! I was fascinated to discover that their was no super glue involved. Actually the only thing you had to do was pull of a little strip of plastic and apply. It took me approximately 5 minutes to apply the manicure to MY MOM'S HAND! Yes ladies, as much as I wanted to use this product my natural nails were too long for the length of the imPRESS nail's I received. She is a nurse and wore them to work and they lasted all week long, which impressed me due to her multiple hand washes each day. I finally broke down and had to buy some. Yes, I filed my nails to make them fit! I know you're thinking why in the world would you do that? Why not just paint your own nails? Well, I am a perfectionist and there's no way I could paint my nails as perfect as these. Plus with my nail length they lasted even long because they couldn't just pop off; they had support behind them. I will definitely be purchasing these again. This nail's come in 36 different colors and patterns and are much cheaper than going to a salon. As a mother of four children, I don't have the time for that. Just Press and Go!!!    

You can find imPress Manicure at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns! 

Suggested retail price: $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns

*I received this product to test and review from Influenster. I was not compensated to write a review.  This in my own opinion on this product. 

The Many Uses of Ivory

I have been using Ivory soap since I was a child and I love it as much now as I did back then!! When I was a little girl and we would spend the weekends on the lake this is the soap my mom would buy for us to take. I love the fact that my children cant "lose" the bar of soap at the bottom of the tub, because its so pure (99.44%) it floats.The fact that it is so pure and natural is a major perk for me and besides just cleaning the body it has a plethora of other uses.  I have used it on grease stains on my clothes, a face wash, and most recently used it to make homemade laundry detergent--that works GREAT!!! I also use Ivory to clean my makeup brushes, and it works like a charm. It gets everything so clean and feeling fresh that I keep going back to it. I used Ivory on my children when they get insect bites or sunburn because it is gentle enough that it does not agitate their skin/skin conditions.  I feel like Ivory soap is a great brand, over all soap and it is always priced very reasonable.

Find your Ivory now at your nearest retailer, including stores such as Walmart and Target as well as any major grocery, dollar and drug store.  A 10-pack of Ivory bar soap retails for around  $4.49 (bath bar size).

* I received this product complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster and Ivory as a participant in the Mom VoxBox campaign, I was not compensated for a positive review. These are my own opinion about this product.  

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

Quaker Soft Baked cookies are awesomely delicious. I am not to fond of oatmeal and I absolutely dislike raisins. I opened this cookie to taste and was surely going to hand it over to my husband to finish (WRONG)! I absolutely loved this cookie. I was not dry like I figured it would be and it really was soft and moist. The cookie was so good that I even enjoyed the taste of the raisins. I have purchased two boxes of Quakers Soft Baked Cookies since. I bought the Oatmeal chocolate chip and another box on oatmeal RAISINS (I know crazy right)! One bite of this soft squishy goodness will have you coming back for more, and the great thing about it is they aren't unhealthy for you. This cookie is the way I will enjoy oatmeal and raisins for now on.

Enjoy chewy, soft-baked cookies in a family-favorite flavor! With wholesome Quaker Oats and delicious raisins, you’ll never remember they came from our kitchen instead of yours.

-Made with Whole Grain Quaker Oats
-Individually packaged
-Provides a good source of fiber
-Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving

You can find Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies at most major retailers.
Suggested retail price: $2.69 for a box of 6 cookies

*I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster. I was not paid to write this review and these are my own opinion about this product. 

NEOSPORIN® ECZEMA ESSENTIALS

NEOSPORIN® ECZEMA ESSENTIALS: Thx NEOSPORIN 4 my free #EczemaEssentials pack! Receive $3 off Eczema Essentials Moisturizing Cream http://bit.ly/Kxzkl2 *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

ARM & HAMMER® Plus OxiClean® Crystal Burst Detergent

ARM & HAMMER® Plus OxiClean® Crystal Burst Detergent: Thx ARM & HAMMER® for my FREE detergent! Check out their coupons! http://bit.ly/Hgmthp #CrystalPower *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Day/Night Cream

L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Day/Night Cream: Thanks L'Oreal 4 my free Youth Code moisturizer! Get exclusive beauty tips at http://on.fb.me/IrX1p8 #YouthCode *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

New and Improved Vaseline® Total Moisture®

New and Improved Vaseline® Total Moisture®: Thx @VaselineBrand 4 my free #TotalMoisture! Click 4 a chance 2 claim yours http://on.fb.me/HhJ2E7 limited supply *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

New Mystery Skin Care Sample

New Mystery Skin Care Sample: Thx @MySmiley360 for my free mystery skincare sample! Cant wait to find out what it is! #SecretSmiley *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Knorr® Homestyle Stock

Knorr® Homestyle Stock: Thanks Knorr 4 my free sample. Check out celebrity Chef Marco Pierre White in our latest TV commercial. http://bit.ly/A3aN0Q *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Operation Smile

Operation Smile: This April Like Operation Smile on Facebook and SwimWays will donate $2 per Like http://on.fb.me/IKxw0E #OperationSmiley360 *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Is popcorn better than fruit and vegetables?

Is popcorn better than fruit and vegetables? This link says YES IT IS!!!!

Smiley360

So I decided last night to join Smiley360, which is a website where you get products sent to your home for you to try and review. I was skeptical as to if and when I would receive a "mission" as it's refereed to. As soon as I signed up and verified my email addy I had links to see if I would qualify for a mission. I did! I qualified for a trail of Knorr's Homestyle Stock! My package should arrive within 2-3 weeks. I will post again as soon as I receive it. If your not a member of Smiley360 head on over and sign up now!

http://smiley360.com/526080.cfm