Arm and Hammer Baking Soda

My new smiley360 mission is for Arm and Hammer Baking Soda. I recieved this free to test and review

Who knew baking soda had so many uses! It goes way beyond baking. Its tough yet gentle. It helps takes oders out of the fridge or really anywhere you put it. And for cleaning! I'm impressed! I would def recommend it. 

Go to armandhammer.com and get some coupons and try out all the uses for Arm and Hammer Baking Soda 

Orajel™ Single Dose Cold Sore Treatment + Moisturizer

Got my next mission from smiley360! I got it free to test, review and share

"Orajel™ Single Dose is a patented cold sore treatment that provides instant pain relief* with one application. Now available with a moisturizing cream to help soothe dry, cracked skin that accompanies a cold sore.Serious Relief for Serious Cold Sores.™

• Patented treatment
• Instant pain relief*
• Unique touch-free applicator  
• One-time vial is convenient and easy to use
• Moisturizer soothes dry, cracked lips"

Thats the info i got along with my free sample. Sounds legit to me! Now i just have to wait for a cold sore to spring up or pass it along. I'll update as soon as it can be tested. 

Get a coupon to try yourself! Click the link (or copy and paste to your web brouser) http://h5.sml360.com/-/aqeo

****UPDATE****

So, I passed this along to some one to let them try and they were disappointed by this product. Both the applicators (2 per package) didn't break right (it is set up like a glow stick sort of, you break the glass to release the liquid) and after the 10 minutes that the directions said, there was still soo much liquid left. Possibly a faulty package, or just not the best design. As for the product itself, they gave it a 3 out of 5 stars. It did help with halting the progression of the cokd sore but it didn't shorten the length of the healing process. It still took the normal 7 to 10 days for the cold sore to heal which was the same amount of time if they didn't put anything on it at all

Baby Orajel™ Naturals Nighttime Teething Gel

This is my latest smiley360 mission that i got for free to test and review

My one year old is teething like a champ. The baby orajel naturals nighttime teething gel is a life saver! She will cry like crazy until i rub some gel on her gums. It's is almost instant that it helps relieve her pain. They say "happy wife, happy life"... I think it's more like "happy baby, happy life" and Baby Orajel™ Naturals Nighttime Teething Gel definitely helps for a happy baby! I would give it 5 stars and recommend it to anyone who would listen!

Baby orajel natural night time teeth gel

I'm getting this product for free from smiley360. I'm excited to try this! I've heard very good reviews and my little one sure is tething alot. 

Copy and oaste this link to find out more about this product. 

Http://h5.sml360.com/-/crrr

Once i try it out, i will let you know how it works!

**** UPDATE ****

This product is a godsend!!! My kid is teething like a champ and she gets almost instant relief that lasts. It has made night time life so much better (for both baby AND mom). The have that phrase "happy wife, happy life"... No way, it should be "happy baby, happy life" and this product definitely helps to make a happy baby

Sleep Number bed with Sleep Number IQ Technology

So my newest smiley mission is to test out a sleep number bed with sleep iq technology. I'm hoping to get to a sleep number store this weekend. (Everything from smiley360 i get for free to test and review)

After doing this I'll get a free pillow!! To check out more info on the sleep number bed with iq technology copy and oaste this link to your web browser. 

Http://h5.sml360.com/-/dqyz

I'll let you know what i think after i go to the sleep number store

**** UPDATE ****

So i went to the sleep number store and was able to try out the beds and learn about the iq technology. Very nifty! It shows you if you're sleeping, how long you're sleeping, if you're tossing and turning, and you're heart rate! It will also give you tips on how to get a better night sleep. It is very expensive though. Which i can see why, but it was a shock. But to accomodate for that, they do have financing. 

Venus Embrace Sensative

So I got my Venus Embrace Sensative (VES) razor from #influenster #gotitfree #itsnotme 

My first impression was i liked it. It's aesthetically  appealing (love the color!). I'm thrilled it has 5 blades like my regular razor has. 

Confession time: i use a mens razor since it seems to work better than any womans razor I've tried (though the VES is one that i haven't tried until today!). 

So far it worked just as well as my normal brand. Close shave, no tenderness, no bumps or ingrown hairs yet (which i seem to be prone to). So far so good! On the plus side, that little bit if moisturizing strip was nice, my current razor doesn't have that so thats a plus for the VES. One downfall is the size of the head. I like the small no nonsence head of my regular razor, though the VES isn't too much larger so i think i coukd get used to it. I also like that it came with a shower holder so it doesn't just sit on the shelf sitting in it's own puddle potentially causing rust. 

So far the count is favoring VES

VES: 2 to my razor: 1

As long as the blades last as long i think i would actually be willing to switch

See ya influenster, you had your chance

 Ive been told about another site like influenster that sends you free products to try and review. Lets see if smiley360 will treat me better. 

Click the link to check out smiley360 for yourself!

http://h5.sml360.com/-/6ukm

*UPDATE*

I think it's funny that shortly after this post i qualified for a voxbox from influenster! I guess their ears were ringing

Follow up on Playtex Sportfresh testing from Influenster

Just a recap... I opened the box and was smacked in the face by intense fragrance that was waaaay to overwhelming for me. I don't know how i feel about putting all that perfume in my lady bits.  Giving Playtex the benefit of the dought I figured I'd open up one and take a sniff (man that's weird sounding, I know but I want to be thorough!). I was pleasantly surprised that the smell is considerably less on the tampon itself (phew!), not sure I needed my lady bits emitting THAT much fragrance... As far as "performance" goes I usually stick with my preferred brand, but these worked just as well the ones I normally use.

#gotitfree @playtexsportandgentleglide @influenster #playon

Spring Fling Voxbox

#GotItFree @influenster #springvoxbox

Hash tags here? Who knows, but I did it any way!

Ok, so after months of waiting I finally got another voxbox!! this is the Spring Fling Voxbox.  Opening up the box I received for free (for free?! Yup that's right, FOR FREE!) this is what I got to test out and spread the word about:

Rimmel London Scandaleyes retro Glam Masacra: "the 60's are back in full swing with a thicker, fuller, wide-eyed look! Rimmel London Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara brings you a bold, wide-eyed look, fanned out volume, and no clumps for lashes that are up, out, and over the top!"
Ok, so here is my before and after

not too shabby right?  It did make my lashes fuller, longer, and MOSTLY clump free (I'm a little ocd about separating my eye lashes, so i pulled the minimal clumps out with separating).

Next up:  Kiss everlasting French Nails: "the ultimate French manicure that never chips--guaranteed. rich, white smile line looks like you just left the salon; file to any shape with no tip wear. Available in flat and regular nail arches with Flex-Fit Technology to ensure ultra comfort and a perfect fit."
here's my before and after

They look awesome and were super easy to use! That's coming from a no frills lady who's never used press on nails before!  I love that they're short and not so long that I can't type! they felt awkward at first, but the more I type with them the more I'm getting used to them. I'll keep you posted on how long they last. I'm not gentle with my hands so lets see if they can withstand scalding water washing baby bottles and typing everyday for a living.

Nex up: Peach Pie Car Freshener from the Labor day Movie: "Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin star in Labor Day from Academy award-nominated directed Jason Reitman. Enjoy this sweet treat from Paramount Pictures in honor of the home entertainment release of Labor Day, available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD for $19.99)"

The freshener is very nice smelling.  Definitely not overpowering or obnoxious, just enough peachy yumminess to make your taste buds go wild and drool just a little bit, lol!

Next up: Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons: "Introducing NEW Playtex Sport Fresh Balance with Odor Shield technology. It's designed to neutralaize odors for ultimate freshness on and off the f ield. combined with a 360 design for Sport Level Protection, you can go the distance. Play on!"

I'm a little skeptical about this one here... I opened the box and was bashed in the face by an intense fragrance that is waaaay to overwhelming for me. I don't know how i feel about putting all that perfume in my personal place like that.  To give Playtex a little credit I figured I'd open up one and take a sniff (man that's weird sounding, I know but I want to be thorough!). I was pleasantly surprised that the smell is considerably less on the tampon itself (phew!), not sure I needed my lady bits emitting so much fragrance... I'll try it out when that time of the month comes and keep you posted.

Lastly: Nivea Skin Firming Hyddration Lotion: "Get your skin ready for warm weather with Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Lotion. in as l ittle as 2 weeks, you'll see firmer, more toned skin!"

I haven't used it for 2 weeks yet, so I'll just go into the basics. It has a mild-moderate strength fragrance.  I'm not one for smelly things (see review of tampons above, teehee!) so I am trying to be open minded. After rubbing it in, it absorbed pretty quick and seems to look like a little goes a long way.  After a few minutes the smell is almost gone just leaving a hint of smell (which I like better) and it doesn't feel greasy which is definitely a plus! I hate trying things and then having to wait to get dressed... Life is all about convenience and having to stand in your underwear because you put on a lotion or something and having to wait before you can get dressed is not on my list of needs, so quick absorption and the ability are a must and this Nivea lotion does the trick.  I'm not sure how much it will "firm up" my skin, but I'll give it a go!

I do have to admit that I was sad that I wasn't included in the "select few" who would get to try out the Softlips Cube. Oh well, maybe next time!

Bzzagent post

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Bzzagent sent me some coppertone clearlysheer sunscreens to try!  They were pretty awesome! The aerosol spray on was a little harsh smelling at first but once you rub it in it's not bad at all. The lotion smell is great! So light an airy.  And they both absorb quickly without being sticky or greesy feeling. Another bonus is, I've been using it for about a week now on my face and i haven't broken out! I'm amazed at that. I usually pray my makeup with spf15 is enough and try not to get my face wet, now I'll just jump on in!

Bzzagent sends me products FOR FREE to try out and spread the word! I also get coupons to dish out!

My biggest parent pet peeve

I'm a new parent and there is one phrase that will never come out of my mouth...

"You won't understand because you don't have kids"

And any variations of that, including but not limited to 

"You don't understand because you don't have a child the same age", "babysitting doesn't count" 

"Just wait til you have your own"

This list could go on an on, but i think you get the picture. These phrases really irk me because i had baby sat for years and really learned a great deal. I do understand some aspects are different since i didn't have the child 24/7 but you can def get a feel for what parents do and what works or doesn't work. Don't be so judgmental to "non-parents" advice too because you never know what kind of experience they have with kids, could be friends kids, godchildren, nieces, nephews, babysitting, teaching, ect. 

I nearly lost my lid having a discussion with a friend because I wouldn't understand because i don't have kids... Well i call bullshit because you're trying to tell me that because (at the time) i don't have any offspring that i can't feel empathy as a mom would or i don't know what in talking about because though i babysat regularly i don't have children of my own... So what youre trying to say is that those psychos out there killing their children, throwing them in dumpsters, leaving them out to die, abuse them, or driving their minivan into the ocean would know better than me just because they have children? Pffft... If i lived a sheltered life where i grew up an only child and was home schooled and never met another child my entite life, then yes i can understand someone saying "you've never been around children so you might not undersrand" but seriously, experience is more important than physically having a child on whether or not advice can be given. 

And it's all a matter of opinion anyway! What worked for me and the kids i babysit may not work for "jane doe" and her kids but maybe it might help jane figure out a plan of attack and adapt what worked and didn't work for baby doe into something that WILL work for baby doe. 

Now I'm not saying that everyone and their brother should dole out advice, wait until it's more of someone asking. And if they complain more than a few times about a situaltion with their kid, that is more so along the line they are hinting for advice... Thats just my oppinion so love it or hate it... Or adapt it to what best works for you!  (Did ya see what i did there??! Lol) 

An ointment for everything

So my poor kid has gone through the ringer with her skin head to toe. Horrible cradle cap that went down her face and in her ears and a red itchy rash from her face down! After a few doctor appointments, and a ton of other creams, lotions (rx amd otc), soaps, body wash, shampoos the doctor suggested aquaphor ointment. It seemed to help with her rash but moreso with her cradle cap. The on her four month check up they suggested she may have a milk allergy.  Winner winner chicken dinner! We switched her formula to Nutramigen by enfamil and within 2 days her skin mostly cleared up (still a couple stubborn spots on her legs that she keeps scratching (thank goodness for mittens!)). Down side, she got the worst diaper rash i have ever seen! And mind you, she never had diaper rash until the formula switch. I tried desitin (a few strengths) but that seemed to make it worse. I tried nystatin and that seemed to help just a little. Frustrated i said "eff it, why not" and put the aquaphor ointment on her bum, i mean she was getting it everywhere else why not the hinny too?! Let me tell you, we went from crying at every diaper change with bright red all over and sore weeping/bleeding spots to just red/pink with one weepy spot and no bleeding in just 24 hours! Now it's back to fun diaper changes with a happy smiling girl playing with her feet. Moral of the story? Aquaphor ointment is a baby necessity thats good for just about everything!