Zep Instant Spot Remover Towels

My son got a bloody nose on our white couch. Why we bought a white couch in the first place is beyond me. But whats done is done. So a day later I used my free samples of Zep Instant Spot Remover Towels, which can work for removing tough stains like grease, oil, food, pet stains, tar and BLOOD! So I applied the towel directly on the spot and bolted the stain. After about 10 minutes of working with the stain It removed the majority of it but you could defiantly still tell it was there. If it wasn't a white couch then it probably would of worked better and been less noticeable. It was also a little harsh on the fabric and made it scratchy instead of being smooth. As of right now I am a little neutral about Zep Instant Spot Remover Towels. I will have to try them on different kind of stain and fabric and see if it works any better.

V8 V-Fusion +Energy

I am not much of a caffeine drinker. I don’t think our bodies really need it on a day to day base. However I do get an energy drink every time I go on a long road trip and need to be awake and alert on the road for a few hours, which is about 4 times a year. My typical energy drink of choice is Monster Low Carb. However this week I got to try V8 V-Fusion® +Energy pomegranate blueberry for free thanks to BzzAgent and V8! I am going to do a little comparison of the two energy drinks to point a few things out. First off the V8 comes in a 8oz can, which is one serving. Monster Low Carb comes in a 16oz can that is two servings, however all the numbers below will reflect Monsters Low Carb one serving with 8oz so its a fair comparison to V8. Before I starting checking the nutrition label I thought V8 would beat Monster by a landslide. I was surprised to see what I did.

V8 calories = 50         Monster calories = 10

V8 Sodium = 60mg    Monster Sodium = 190mg

V8 Sugar =10g           Monster Sugar = 3g

V8 Caffeine = 80mg   Monster Caffeine = 70mg

V8 has more calories, sugar and caffeine. However monster had a ton more sodium. I was really surprised to see Monster had less caffeine. So depending on your diet and what you’re trying to avoid, sugar, salt or calories would persuade you to either brand. However the tipping point for my choice was the ingredient list. You look at Monster’s ingredient list and I barley recognize, let alone can pronounce half of the items on there. However V8 main ingredients are fruit and vegetables! (which explains the sugar, its natural sugars not processed) So I will be switching to V8 energy drinks, they have more caffeine and they are more natural then Monster, and it’s very noticeable in the taste as well! V8 V-Fusion® +Energy taste a lot like there V8 splash, fruity mixed with a hidden taste of vegetables unlike monster which has a strange manufactured taste! However I would like to see V8 V-Fusion® +Energy 6 packs come in a variety pack with the different flavors mixed in one 6 pack. It’s hard to choose just one flavor. Also it would be nice to have it in a bottle with a cap on it. I often drink my energy drinks slowly to prolong the caffeine boost and it’s typically on the go or in the car. So it would be nice to have a cap on it so that it’s more portable. 

Pinch Me Box

I received my Free Pinch me Box last week and had the chance to try out these products for the first time. Here's what I though about them!

Walgreen's Well Beginnings Premium Diapers: These diapers had super cute little elephants on them! I got size 4 and they were a little bit bigger then the normal brand I normally get but still fit well. They absorbed great and didn't leak at all. I was pretty impressed with them. 

Mr. Bubble Original 3in1 Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner: I had never use Mr Bubbles soap before but we really happy with the results! It made lots of bubbles for my son to play with while I washed him up. It cleaned off all the dirt and oil well, was tear free and smelled really good! 

Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Completely Clean: I have always been a fan of Secret deodorant! This time I got to try a different kind then I normally use. I really liked the fresh clean smell, its not too strong or week just right in my opinion. It works great at keep sweet and body odor away! It rolls on very smoothly, leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated. It does take a little bit to dry and can leave a little but of white residue if you don't let it dry before putting on cloths. 

Berocca:- Coming Soon

Johnson's Baby Head to Toe Wash

I used JOHNSON’S baby HEAD-TO-TOE wash when giving my son a bath in his baby tub.  I would squirt some on a soft sponge and lather it up and then scrub down my little guy. It would make lots of suds and bubble in the water for my son to play with while I got him nice and clean. It suds up really nicely and gets all the dirt, oil, and grime off my baby. It's tough enough to clean  but gentle enough so that when it gets in my sons eyes it doesn't irritate him or make him cry because its hypoallergenic, free of soaps, dyes, parabens and phthalates. But most of all I love the way it smells, like a new baby so fresh, clean! Thanks to CrowTap and Jonson's for sending me this product for free! I love Johnson's Baby Head to Toe Wash and so does my son!

Aveeno Baby Suncreen stick

Thanks to Crowtap I received Aveeno Baby Sunscreen Natural Protection Face Stick for free just in time for this crazy hot summer. Our family is constantly outside enjoying the wilderness with long hikes and picnics at the wildlife refuge we have close by. However being so pale myself I know how miserable sunburns can be and how harmful they are to your skin. That's why I want to protect my son the best that I can and Aveeno Baby Sunscreen Face Stick is a great and convenient way to keep my baby safe. It comes in a small stick that can easy fit in your diaper bag or purse with out weighing you down. It rolls on smoothly and easy and doesn't require any rubbing in, which is really helpful when you have a squirmy baby not wanting to corporate with you. Its Spf 50 so its got plenty of protection for your little one and is made with natural ingredients so its also not harmful to there skin. It has a very faint sunscreen smell, but its hardly noticeable. Its not oily and leaves your skin feeling motorized. You need to reapply it every 80 mins and as long as you do that at the end of a long day outside you will walk away with no sunburns! I was very impressed with this Aveeno's baby sunscreen it worked great!

Secret Outlast

The Secret Outlast clear gel deodorant comes in a nice, clear plastic container. Its nice to have a see through deodorant stick so that you know how much more you have left and when your running low  you can go pick some up before you run out! However with that being said you also need to make sure your costumer likes what they see. This is where I ran into my biggest problem. When I first got it the bottom layer of the inside stick was below the secret logo.  However for my first use of the deodorant I had to twist it all the way up above the secret logo to get any of the gel out. If you take a look at the photo attached you will see exactly what I mean. Where did all that gel go? Did secret try and rip us off of almost half of the deodorant stick? Or did it all evaporate in the shipping process? My guess is the second theory. I think the gel evaporates, and if that's the case how long is it going to last? Maybe secret needs to find a new air tight way to distribute the deodorant. But all that aside the deodorant works really well! It keeps you smelling nice and keeps the sweet down. I normally use stick deodorant this is my first time trying gel and I just might be coveted! For one you don't get any white streaks and two it feels so much softer and natural on your skin. One thing I found that you need to be careful about is not to use to much because it will take to long to dry. Only use 1-2 clicks. The smell is not too strong or week, just the right amount in my opinion. At first it smelt like flowers mixed with a little bit of hairspray. I wasn't sold on it but the more I wear it the more I really like it.  I really like the deodorant I just hope they can figure out the disappearing gel issue. I don't want to spend my money on something that will just evaporate into this air. (good thing I got this one for free for the propose of my review)

Jimmy Dean Dinners!

I have always been a fan of Jimmy Dean breakfast but just discovered that they do dinner entrees as well! I received a free coupon for a Jimmy Dean dinner and found them quickly in the freezer aisle at Walmart! There were so many good options but I finally settled on the Golden Roasted Chicken, and I am glad I did. Although it doesn't look as good as the photo on the box the taste made up for it. The chicken wasn't rubbery like a lot of other frozen meals, and it comes precooked so you don't have to worry about under cooking issues. There was a good portion of meat to potatoes and the texture was very pleasing. I was surprised at how fresh it all tasted and best of all it didn't make my stomach feel gross after eating it. My only dislike is it didn't fill me up, I would need to eat at least two of theses to really be full.

SircleSamples

Its always an exciting day when you find a new product sampling webpage! SircleSamples focus on beauty products! Sign up earn Oc points and get free samples. I signed up today and already have Christie Brinkley Close up Instant Wrinkle Reducer & treatment coming my way! A review will be added as soon as I receive it and get a chance to try it out! Want to sign up and get you own free beauty samples just CLICK HERE 

Emergen-ZZzzz . . . Does Melatonin really work?

I have mixed feelings on Emergen-ZZzzz that I received free from Smiely360. But lets start with the basics. The flavor for the Peach Pm is amazing, but then again I love peach flavored food! The Berry Pm was ok, drinkable but not something I would look forward to drinking. I always suggest mixing it with cold water, it seems to taste better with cold water then with luke warm water. I love that it has vitamin C and other antioxidants to help fortify your immune system, however you can get the same ingredient from the original Emergence-C. Its important to follow the instructions and drink this 30 minutes before bed time. However I think melatonin works and effects everyone differently. My husband drank it and he said it did not help him fall asleep. For me personally its only helps me fall asleep half of the time and for it to work I have to be laying in bed with the lights off trying to fall asleep. But if I am talking to my hubby or reading a book after taking it, it never seems to kick in. So for me I am not convinced melatonin helps you sleep or not, or if its just physiological like a taking a sugar pill. So I would say if you have a hard time sleeping and you know that melatonin helps you sleep then this is a very tasty and healthy way to take it. Other wise I would say its a gamble. If you would like more information on the product or a $1.00 off coupon CLICK HERE!! 

Secrets Unveiled

I  am constantly getting packages with free products. Its gotten so bad that when ever my husband gets home from work and I say "Guess what?" His automatic response is "You got something free today?" A lot of people have been asking how I get so many products for free. (and I don't even get around to writing reviews for everything I get) I like to joke that its an art form but in reality its pretty simple. It just takes a little bit of time, being involved in lots of social media sites, knowing where to look for free products and lots of patience. I have two different methods for receive free products. First is belonging to lots of sampling websites that have you answer questions about yourself and based on your demographics they will offer you free samples for your honest review. You have to be patient with theses sites it can often be months between samples and some do require constant participation from you. The second is following free blogs and checking them out daily. You don't often get full sized products this way but you still get to try a lot of really cool products. However with this way you need to be a little more cautious about what you sign up for. Not all of there links are legitimate. If it looks fishy then don't sign up for it.

So is it really worth all the work? For me Yes! I have been doing if for three years now and love it but  for others they wean out pretty quickly.  The difference I think, is that its not about the money for me. Although you can save lots of money on products you would normally buy for your family. I haven't tallied it all up recently but I know its in the hundreds at this point. For me its the excitement of trying something new and also helping companies truly find out what consumers think of there products or how they could improve there products!

So if your truly interested in putting in the time for some free products here are a few good places to start:

Free Sampling Websites: (Ranked based on my personal favorites)

1. Bzzagent
2. Smiley360
3. CrowdTap
4. Influenster
5. Pincheme
6. HouseParty
7. Swaggable
8. Honestfew
9. Vocalpoint

Free Sampling Blogs: (I just got a free Domino's Pizza last week form one of theses)

www.freeflys.com

www.heyitsfree.net

www.sweetfreestuff.com/free-samples/

Playtex Sport Combo Pack of Tampons & Pads or Liners

Thanks to CrowdTap I was able to receive Playtex Sport Combo Pack of Tampons & Liners or Pads for free! I love that it comes in a combo pack with tampons and liners or tampons and pads! I typically use tampons but on heavier days I like to back it up with liners as well just to be safe. Or when its near the end of my period and its really lite, pads or liners are also very handy to have. So its nice to be able to buy both just one in box! I was very pleased with the Playtex Sport Tampons. They were easy and simple to insert with their plastic shell. They were comfortable, even when hiking and moving around a lot! But most importantly they absorbed quickly and didn't leak! The Liners were great. They were individually wrapped making them easy to take on the go! They absorbed quickly, were soft and flexible. They also claim to have an odor shield however I did still notice a smell. The pads were  also great! They absorbed quickly, were soft and flexible. They had wings which is a must in my opinion to help them stay in place when you move around. They also claim to have an odor shield however I did still notice a smell.Overall I was very pleased with Playtex Sport Combo Pack of Tampons & Pads or Liners and would recommend to any woman constantly on the move!