Saturday, March 16, 2013

My Sugar & Spice VoxBox Finally Arrived!


*Knock, Knock* "Could it be? Is it finally here?!" *Run down the stairs and open the door and there it is in it's orange glory, the Influenster Sugar & Spice VoxBox, that I've been patiently waiting for* "YAY!"


It finally arrived, so I was excited to get it upstairs and see what the fabulous people over at Influenster had in store for us lucky recipients this time around...and I was not disappointed...at all. This box is AMAZING. It's even better than the first Holiday VoxBox 2012 that I received I think. They really outdid themselves in my eyes. The best part is it's all free! Now on to the products that this box held.....


They absolutely STUFFED this box, and they even include a nifty little card to tell you exactly about every product (the usual total cost, etc.) that's included in your box.

PRODUCTS:

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture: $7.99 for 6.5oz can
New Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture is a continuous spray lotion that moisturizes and absorbs in seconds, and leaves skin feeling instantly soft -- not sticky or greasy.
My First Impression of this Product: Who wouldn't want something like this? The idea that it's not sticky or greasy is pretty awesome because most all lotions are sort of greasy when you put them on. I can't wait to test this product out and see if it lives up to this review on their card.

Nectresse: $6.99 for 5.9oz container, or $3.99 for a box of 40 packets
Nectresse sweetener tastes like sugar but has zero calories per serving! 100% all natural, Nectresse is made primarily from monk fruit combined with other natural sweeteners.
My First Impression of this Product: I normally don't use Splenda or anything like that, but I will give this stuff a shot to see how it is. I'm thinking it would be good to bake with since I've seen several recipes that use this stuff that look pretty good. The box even came with a little booklet that contained recipes using this stuff, so that's pretty nifty as well. 

Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes: $5.99 for a 20-count box
Introducing Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes - the soothing blend of Witch Hazel and Aloe on these facial wipes rejuvenates your skin by gently lifting dirt, oil and impurities from your pores while nourishing even the most sensitive skin. The result is a clean, refreshed and blemish-free complexion even when you're out and about.
My First Impression of this Product: These sound awesome, and I really can't wait to try them out...probably tonight before bed, haha. It was also nice that I had several coupons to buy more of these included in the box, so that I can give some to my friends if I really like the product or think they will. 

Colgate Optic White Regimen:
Toothpaste: $2.99 for 4oz tube
Mouthwash: $2.99 for 8oz bottle
Toothbrush: $2.99 per brush
Your VoxBox contains not one, but THREE Colgate Optic White products in a new high impact formula. Use the Optic White toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash together for whiter teeth in five days (vs. brushing with an ordinary toothpaste alone).
My First Impression of these Products: WOW! I couldn't believe they gave us the whole kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash). That was pretty fantastic. Not to mention Colgate is a tried and true brand for me, so I can't wait to test out these new products from them.

belVita Breakfast Biscuits: $3.69 for a box of 5 packets of 4 biscuits
belVita Breakfast Biscuits are made with delicious ingredients and carefully baked to release steady energy that lasts all morning. They are a good source of Fiber and B-Vitamins, contain no high fructose corn syrup, have 18-20 grams of whole grain per 50 gram serving and taste great - perfect for on-the-go!
My First Impression of this Product: I'm thinking that these might just be perfect for me since I'm always on the go and usually miss out on some meals (most importantly breakfast). It could also be a replacement for bad for me snacks. We shall have to see! 

I can't wait to test all these products out and write actual reviews...not just my first impressions after opening the box and reading little bits and pieces about them. It's so great that there is a company like Influenster out there that provides the great opportunity to test out products like these.

More to come as I start to test these products! :)

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.









Monday, March 4, 2013

Review: The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 Extended Edition and Part 2 Two Movie Set from Walmart


So I'm an avid fan of Twilight (and yes I will admit that). I had already gotten the special Target Edition of Breaking Dawn Part 1 BUT when they added an extra 8 minutes into Part 1 I just had to know what the extra was...and now I can tell you that the extra minutes weren't that special (just a few scenes added from the books such as one where Rosalie gives Jacob a dog dish and Jacob hits her in the head with it)...so if you were thinking of buying the Special Extended Edition alone, save yourself some money and get the one that has both movies in it because you'll be doing yourself a favor. This copy was only about $19.99 in store and it's $22.96 online at Walmart's page which is linked above. I honestly looking back on it now probably would've preferred the special edition Target copy of Breaking Dawn Part 2, but I got the one above so it is what it is, haha. There aren't a lot of bonus features on this copy at all, so if that's what you're after definitely go with an alternate copy...if you're in it just for the movie alone then this one would be perfect for you. 


        This is the scene where Jacob throws a dog dish at Rosalie which is in the Extended Edition of Part 1.


When I went to the Walmart midnight release of Twilight they had special little cupcakes with Twilight rings on them for all the purchasers who had patiently waited in line...they were actually quite yummy and so sweet. Another perk that the midnight release had was you got mini theatrical posters of all the Twilight movies, and they are pretty nifty. I liked those a lot.

(Pretty Little Liars Volume 1&2 Book $4.97, Wreck it Ralph Tee $5.00, Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1&2 $19.99, and Free Theatrical Posters)

I got all the above loot from Walmart that night for under $35 so I'd say that it was a pretty worthwhile buy.