Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Pink, Black, and White Animal Printed Leggings

Leggings are the new mom pants...am I right?! These comfy "pants" that you can wear and cover your post baby pooch are definitely high on my list of things that a mom must own. You can literally find leggings in any colorway or design that your little heart desires and let me tell you...I own about 15 pairs of leggings. No shame here.

Now, while looking for decent leggings you want them to be super soft, comfortable, and opaque (so you can wear you favorite undies). This combination can be hard to find, but if you look in the right places you WILL find them. I happened to find them on Amazon. Ok...so the description of the product states all 3 of these traits are true...are they just hyping up the product or is it true?


Well...yes...these leggings are super soft. I love being able to rub my leg and it feel like silk! PERFECT! Are they comfortable? Oh, these are definitely comfortable. The fabric feels great and the waistband is stretchy so they allow for a comfortable fit! One of the most important traits that I look for in leggings is whether or not they are see-through. Nope...these are not. SWEET! This allows me to wear whatever (or not) I want to under these without people being able to see it all when I am walking around.

Now...when I went to order these I saw that they only come up to size Extra Large. Welp...I am a size 22/24 (on a good day) and I decided to give it shot and I ordered the XL. I was sure that I was going to be disappointed and not have them fit or they would stretch and rip...oh the horrible scenarios I ran through my head. But, much to my surprise...these fit me perfect. WHAT?!?!?!?! So, I would say that these run a little bit big...and I am 1000% ok with that!


So there you have it ladies...a pair of leggings (at a really great price) that are silky soft, comfortable, not see through, true to size or a little bigger, and just plain gorgeous! 


*i did receive this product free from the company*




Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Bachelorette Photo Booth Props

Are you prepping for the best bachelorette party of your life and are looking for some pretty decent photo booth props? Then look no further! These props are made out of nice quality card stock and are colored nicely. You get about 20 different props and the main colors are pink, white, and gold....which are great for a pre-wedding night out. I did notice that there was a misspelling on one of the props, but no big deal...that one just wont be used. Each of the props comes with a skewer like stick glues on and I really do wish that these were longer, but that is something that can easily be adapted to. So, if you are looking to create a night worth remembering then this is a great set even if you supplement it with other sets.  I am satisfied with this set!



Monday, October 17, 2016

Ghosts from Our Past: Both Literally and Figuratively: The Study of the Paranormal by Erin Gilbert, Abby L. Yates, and Andrew Shaffer

If you are at all a fan of Ghostbusters or even just the study of the paranormal then this is definitely a great book for you! I was definitely worried that this would spoil the movie (I have yet to see the new one), but I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't. The book is written in-character of the 2 leads of the films and let me tell you it IS good! It is very informative with a touch of humor that keeps you wanting to read more and more. I had a really hard time putting the book down and that is something that I really love in a book. I give this book 2 thumbs up and would recommend picking up a copy!



*I received this book complimentary from Blogging for Books*

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Febreze Tower Air Purifier

We all love having a fresh smelling home, right? Well, let me tell you a little bit about the Febreze Air Purifier. I have had this product for about a week now and we have really been loving it. In the box you get the tower, 2 filters, and a sample Febreze scent stick. You also get in the instructions, but that is a given. This was so easy to set up. You peel the aluminum backing off the scent stick and put it in the slot. This will only go in one way so you can't mess it up. Then you need to open up the back of the purifier and take the wrapping off of the filters and put them back in. Plug it in and you are ready to go.



There are 3 settings for speed. The lowest is almost silent, where the highest setting is louder it is still pretty quiet and provides some really nice white noise. You can also adjust the scent throw...I like to have mine on high...because well...I have 2 boys and a cat.



The purifier works by sucking air through the back, taking it through the filters, catching the sent and finally blowing it out through the front. The air comes out cool so you can also use this as a fan if you wish.


*This product was sent to me by Influenster for testing and evaluation purposes. All opinions are my own.*

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Freshwater Cultured Pearl in Oyster Kit

There has been so much hype around opening oysters to find the pearl and place it in a beautiful pendant that you can keep with you forever. I was so excited to get this package and be able to see what all the fuss was about.



In the package I got a canned oyster and a really cute pendant and chain to put the pearl into. When I opened the can with the oyster...the smell...ugh. Ok...it wasn't really that bad, but it was not the best. The oyster is preserved in water an alcohol so you do not get that dead fish smell which is a good thing...trust me.



The oyster was really easy to open. I just used a butter knife and it popped open with ease. The pearl was right in the center so it was very easy to spot. I instantly noticed that it was not round, but tear drop shaped I guess is how I would describe it. I was confused because I thought all pearls were round, but I guess it is just Akoya pearls which are round and this one was a fresh water pearl. No biggie!




Now, let's talk about the chain and pendant. I absolutely love this setting. It is a cage setting so there is no need to drill the pearl to put it onto a setting. It is made of .925 sterling silver so it will not rust. The cage was easy to open and the pearl fits in there nicely. I really do love this set and would consider buying from this company again.




*I received this product for free for testing and evaluation purposes. All opinions are 100% my own*

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Maybelline SuperStay 24 Lip Color

I received 2 different shades of the Maybelline SuperStay24 from Influenster to test out and provide my honest opinion. I got Constant Toast and Keep Up The Flame.

-Both colors are highly pigmented and are easy to apply. First you apply the color and let it dry. This only takes about 2 minutes and then you can move onto the next step, which is the balm. You can apply the balm throughout the day for instant hydration. 



-Constant Toast was too light for my skin tone. I have a light to medium skin tone and I felt like this made my lips look too pale. It is a shimmery champagne color and is very pretty. 

-Constant Toast is very drying. It flaked off my lips in a matter on minutes and I knew that this was not going to be the right shade for me. 



-Keep Up The Flame is a gorgeous red color and I feel like this worked perfect for my skin. It makes my teeth look whiter. There is a little bit of shimmer to it. 

-Keep Up The Flame did not chip and after 8 hours of wear it still looked as great as when I first put it on. This one is my favorite in color and wearability. 



I would definitely buy new shades of the Maybelline SuperStay24, but would only buy darker colors. I would recommend these depending on skin tone and lip condition. 

*this product was sent to me for free for testing purposes. all opinions are my own*

Friday, October 7, 2016

How I Get FREE Products!

I wanted to shared with my followers where I get FREE products to test out and give my honest feedback on. I have gotten things like air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, Advil, juice for the kids, shaving supplies, makeup, hair care items, and so much more. Here are 3 of my favorite websites! 



BzzAgent 


Let me tell you a little about BzzAgent. This is one of my favorite websites that send out FREE stuff to their Agents. It is simple and free to sign up. All you have to do is take your surveys and when BzzAgent finds a campaign that you are matched with they send you the product in the mail. I have gotten about 6 campaigns in the 2 years that I have been subscribed to this programs. I have gotten toilet paper, tampons, juice, and a few other things. I would highly suggest that you sign up and take advantage of all the goodness! 



Smiley360


Smiley360 is also another program that I really like. You sign up...take a couple surveys and if you qualify they send you product to test and give your feedback on. This is one that you need to keep an eye on for campaigns because you wont always get an email about them. I have gotten things like toothbrushes, toothpaste, snacks, candy, and so much more. 



INFLUENSTER


Oh, Influenster. I have been with Influenster since 2011! I love this platform and it has evolved so much over the years. This is super simple. Sign up and complete your profile. Connect all of your social networks and start completing your "snaps." Also, keep an eye on your email for VoxBox surveys. They will send you stuff when you qualify and let me tell you...it is always some really great stuff. I have gotten makeup, skin care items, and even an air purifier. They also have badges you can unlock and even virtual VoxBoxes too! Go ahead and join...you won't regret it! 


*this post may contain affiliate/referral links*











Thursday, October 6, 2016

Did someone say FREE money?!

We all love FREE money right? Well, I am here to tell you a few ways to earn money by taking surveys, completing tasks, and shopping (cash back on your everyday purchases is AMAZING!)

SWAGBUCKS
Swagbucks is a great way to earn money for just about any store you can think of, They have a variety of gift card cash out options such as: Amazon, Target, CVS, eBay, Sephora, Bath and Body Works, and sooo many more options. It is very easy to earn on this website. You can take surveys, watch videos, play games, shop for cash back, and even search using the Swagbucks search engine and earn points to be redeemed. 




InboxDollars


InboxDollars is another great way to earn money online AND you get $5 instantly when you sign up and confirm your email. So easy! You can easily complete offers, take quick and easy surveys, play games, and watch videos to earn. There is even an option to earn while you watch TV!! You can even earn sweepstakes entries and be entered to win a variety of things! You do need a minimum of $30 to cash out, but you can cash out for gift cards, a prepaid Visa card, or even have them send you a paper check! 



instaGC



One of my favorites is instaGC. There are so many easy ways to earn points to redeem for gift cards on this website. Watch videos, listen to music, take surveys, and complete offers! The best thing is that you ONLY need a minimum of $1 to cash out. Some of the cards you can cash out for are Amazon, American Girl, Chuck E. Cheese, Best Buy, Build-A-Bear, The Children's Place, and so many more. 



EBATES


EBATES is another one of the good ones out there. All you have to do is sign up and shop through their website to get cash back. There are so many stores to choose from like Amazon, JCPenney, Expedia, Kohl's, and those are just to name a few. There are even store with DOUBLE cash back and many of them have coupons for $ off or % off which is something that always makes me happy personally. You can have them send you a Big Fat Check or they will send the money to your PayPal account! Totally up to you! 




I hope that this post was helpful and I am thankful for you reading. This post does contain referral links.