Smartfood Selects

Smartfood Hummus Popped Chips, Feta Herb, 40-Count

Out of the flavors I've tried - the Feta Herb Hummus popped chips from Smartfood Selects are my favorite.  They are filled with flavor and are filling too.  These are becoming the staple snack in my house as everyone is enjoying them.  Lower in fat-calories-carbs than other chips, popped chips are the way to go.  Feta Herb is a unique flavor, but one that will grab you from the first chip!

Connect with Smartfood on Facebook or on their webpage. Pick up some popped chips at Amazon.

Received product for free from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review.

Review: Tide Pods Detergent

Tide Pods Detergent, Spring Meadow, 69-Ounce, 77-Count
New Tide® PODS™ have a revolutionary three- chamber design that cleans, fights stains and brightens all in one. Just pop ‘em in to give your laundry a clean that is seriously deep down and thorough.

Learn more at Tide.com.

Review:  Easy to Use & Gets Clothes Clean 

These pods are really easy to use, especially if you want to cut down on the mess that can come with liquid and powder detergents. The Tide PODS get thrown into the drum with your clothes, even if you have a High Efficiency washing machine. The only drawback comes with the fact that one pac = 1 load. There is no option of pouring less detergent when you are only washing a few things. I often have a smaller delicate load of laundry and wouldn't use this pack during that wash cycle because of the size and the fear of putting this in with delicate clothing.

*I received a product sample, coupon, collateral or other special premium from Vocalpoint.

Review: Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Insoles - Cushions for My Feet

Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Insoles

Whether you're on your feet all day for work, or your feet are simply the innocent victims of a busy lifestyle, you have plenty of reasons to try Dr. Scholl's® Massaging GelTM Insoles. For starters, these ingenious insoles:

• Double the comfort in your shoes (for people with foot discomfort)
• Feature a Dual Wave Design™ — soft blue gel cushions and provides superior shock absorption, while firmer purple gel offers added support
• Can be used in a variety of shoes
• Belong to a full line of Massaging GelTM foot care solutions
• Come in men's sizes 8–13 and women's sizes 6–10
• Sell for a suggested retail price of $12.99
• Can be found in the foot care aisle of most drugstores, grocery stores, and discount mass retailers
• Offer a money-back guarantee, so there's no risk in trying them!

REVIEW

Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Insoles are like little cushions just for my feet.  As a nursing student, I'm on my feet at clinicals for long hours.  I've used Dr. Scholl's Insoles before, but the Massaging Gel ones are new to me.  I love these things.  Not only are my shoes fitting better, but my feet aren't throbbing and aching after 12 hours on my feet.  The only drawback is that I have to adjust them a little before I put my shoes on each day as they don't stick in place perfectly well, but that's a minor thing considering all of the relief they are providing me.

*I received a product sample, coupon, collateral or other special premium from BzzAgent.

Deal: Sonos Wireless HiFi System

This Father's Day, give the gift of floorboard rattling, heart thumping HiFi sound to a Dad who rocks. Sonos has you covered with an one week promotion at Target stores nationwide, and you even get a little something back!

 

•  Now through June 16th, shoppers can receive a $30 Target gift card when they purchase a Play:3 Sonos wireless HiFi system and a $40 Target gift card when they purchase a Play:5 Sonos wireless HiFi system. 

• Hear every song you have and discover more with access to over 100,000 free radio stations and shows worldwide. 
• Sonos connects directly to the Internet, so you can blast a universe of music in every corner of your home.
• Control from anywhere with your smart phone or tablet - works with Android, iPhone, iPad, and Sonos controller

Play:3

Compact, all-in-one Sonos player with 3 integrated speakers and 3 digital amps for big HiFi sound. Available in Black or White ($299).  Check it out at Target.

Play:5

Original, bigger room, all-in-one Sonos player with 5 integrated speakers and 5 digital amps for a powerhouse of HiFi sound. Available in Black or White ($399).  Check it out at Target.

View the Sonos site.

*I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and I'm eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own.

Review: Garnier Sleek & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner

Product Information from Garnier
Get the most intense smoothing yet from Sleek & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner.

Now it locks out frizz for a full 3 days, even in 97% humidity.

FORTIFIED FRUIT SCIENCE
Ultra-smoothing Argan Oil from Morocco
Apricot Oil

Did you know?
We're getting greener! New Eco-Fructis Bottle
New designed bottle made of PET, the most widely recycled plastic
Contains 30% recycled material

Product Review 

I love the scent of Garnier's Sleek & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner.  I'm partial to products that smell great while using them and then linger just a little bit, a light scent, nothing over heavy or overly obvious.

This product helped to create a smooth look to my hairstyle and provided the extra shine I needed to battle some of the dullness.  I also color my hair and this didn't strip away the color any faster than it normally fades out and helped to keep the softness and the shine in.  I will definitely keep using this product!

Reviewed by: Elizabeth

Product Received From: BzzAgent for Review  (BzzAgent sent a free sample in exchange for my opinion)

Review: LARABAR Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

LARABAR Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

Product Information from Larabar
Everyone’s favorite flavor combination - peanut butter and chocolate come together for "WOW!" inducing deliciousness. But this bar is also nutritious. This bar has 15% DV Fiber and the peanuts are a good source of protein. Add simple, 4-ingredient Fair Trade Certified chocolate chips and you have one outstanding gluten-free treat.
Ingredients:
• dates
• peanuts
• Fair Trade™ chocolate chips
• salt

Review
I haven't tried a Larabar before, but it tasted pretty good. It is on par with the taste of some other protein bars I've had...probably better since it doesn't have the fake manufactured sweetness that other bars have. The only thing that pushes me away from it is the amount of calories in one bar. This is definitely a meal replacement bar for me, not a snack bar because of the amount of calories.  Even then it is higher in calories than some other meal replacement bars that I have tried.  The best part about a Larabar, any Larabar, would be the ingredient list.  I know what every ingredient is, I can pronounce them.  No added unnecessary things such as coloring or preservatives.  This is a big bonus as to why I would buy them and feel safer eating a Larabar in comparison to those other meal replacement bars.

Reviewed by: Jessica
Received From: Influenster VoxBox for Review

Check out all of the different flavors Larabar has from Apple Pie to Tropical Fruit!

Review: imPRESS Press-On Manicure

imPRESS Press-On Manicure Joy Ride

Product Information

• 36 styles.
• No drying time – The imPRESS Press-On Manicure delivers an instant salon-perfect manicure without the drying time of polish or nail glue.
• Superior, lasting shine – An indestructible top coat that rivals the best salon gel polish.
• Easy removal – Gently peel from sides or apply polish remover around the edges, wait 1 minute, then peel off.
• Lasts up to a week – When applied properly imPRESS Press-On Manicure lasts up to a week while keeping nails protected.

Review
I haven't used press-on nails in ages and now I remember why. Yes, they were super easy to use. But most of the sizes in this container were too big for my fingers so I looked like I had a ghetto-fabulous manicure. I wouldn't have ever picked this color (Joy Ride, a fuchsia pink), but I gave the nails a try anyways. They were really uncomfortable and tight feeling on my fingers, I couldn't handle it for very long. I had no success peeling them off, so I'm inclined to believe that they will stay stuck on and last for a good while. Once I put the nails into nail polish remover, they came off in a few seconds.

Check out the website for Impress Manicure to see all of the colors and designs available.

Reviewer: Jessica
Product Received From: Influenster Vox Box

Review: Softsoap Coconut Scrub Bar Soap

Softsoap, Coconut Scrub, Bar Soap

Product Information
The gentle smoothing you love in a body wash, now available in bar form! Enriched with crushed coconut extract and gentle exfoliants to reveal soft, smooth skin. Lush tropical fragrance — no passport required.

Review
I’ve never tried Softsoap Bar Soap before (I’ve been a Dove girl for awhile now). I received the Softsoap Coconut Scrub Bar Soap to try out and review.  Apparently this is the same soap they offer in body wash form, but now in bar form. I really liked the scent of the Coconut Bar, more than I originally thought I would. It’s not too overwhelming, which I love. The little pieces of coconut provided some exfoliation, and again, it wasn’t too overwhelming. No ripping my skin off or rubbing it raw. After rinsing the soap away my skin was still left with a nice light scent and was soft to the touch. There is no squeaky clean rubbery feeling here, which I hate, just nicely moisturized clean skin. I’d definitely pick up this soap for future use. I really would like to try the Sweet Honeysuckle & Orange Peel version, it sounds good enough to eat! Ok – I’d try the Juice Pomegranate & Mango Infusions too. Yum.

Check out the Softsoap website.

Reviewer: Jessica
Product Received From: Influenster Vox Box

Review: Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask

Montagne Jeunesse - Deep Cleansing Passion Peel Off

Production Information from Montagne Jeunesse
Gently peel away dead skin with our amazing Passion Peel Off deep cleansing masque. Our Pomegranate and Passion Flower formula cleans, purifies and protects leaving your skin feeling fresh and radiant.

• Gluten Free
• Nut Derivative Free
• No Added Parabens

Review
I LOVED the scent of this face mask. I LOVED the feel of it on my skin. It was great the entire time I wore it. Other face masks have made my eyes burn or water with just being on my cheeks (never in the eye area). This mask was never irritating my eyes or my skin. It peeled off easily and didn't leave lots of tiny bits behind like some other peel off mask's do.

I really want to try the other versions of masks (there are peel off masks in Green Tea, Cucumber, Tropical and Lemon Zest along with other non-peel masks), but I think that the Passion Peel Off will become a mainstay in my facial skin care regime. My skin was left soft and smooth and no redness occurred from use.

Check out Montagne Jeunesse's website, Facebook page, Twitter page, and YouTube page.
Reviewer: Jessica
Product Received From: Influenster VoxBox for review

Review: Mentos Pure Fresh Gum

Mentos Sugarfree Chewing Gum Pure Fresh

From Mentos
Mentos Pure Fresh Gum with green tea extracts purifies your breath and leaves you with an intense sensation of freshness in your mouth. It is also sugarfree.

Review
I've used Mentos Pure Fresh Gum before I received a pack for review and I always love it. The flip top container it comes in is easy to use and fits in my purse or the car cup holder easily. I love that it's in this container and prefer it over the "boxed" gums. It just feels like that makes it fresher to me and there is no wrapper to throw away as well.

The gum is also pretty strong compared to many other gums. It definitely cleans up bad breath after a meal and is great for dry mouth as well. I think it holds it's flavor for a pretty long time...I'm gonna have to time it one day. This is a gum that our whole family can agree on. Oh, bonus, living in Florida it can get quite hot in the car...stick or tab gum gets sticky over time, but not Mentos. The hard shell for the gum keeps it from melting!

Check out the Mentos website.

Reviewer: Jessica
Product Received From: Influenster Vox Box

Review: NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine

Product Information:

Straight from the city that never sleeps, NYC New York Color offers products with uptown style at down-to-earth prices, from $.99 - $4.99. The energy, style and color of New York City shines through the wide range of shades, textures and innovative products. NYC always delivers the most on-trend products & shades hot off the runway!

A beauty-editor favorite is Liquid Lipshine ($2.49). It has pure pigments that created a 3-D gloss effect. Vitamin E provides shine and a moisturizing feel. The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. Available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias. Start shopping for NYC at these stores nearest you: Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, HEB, and others.  Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!

Review:

I received the New York Color Liquid Lipshine in Nude York City (582) for review.  Upon opening the gloss I noticed the scent and I liked it immediately. As I was wearing the gloss I noticed the scent in the beginning, it was still pleasant and then later I either got used to the smell or it faded away. The Nude York City color is perfect for me. I am very pale and have pale lips as well and I look overly made up when they are too colorful. This was a nice neutral color that I could (and do) wear on a daily basis.

Many lipsticks are just too drying on me. This wasn’t the case with this Lipshine, it wasn’t drying at all and that is probably due to the fact that the gloss contains vitamin E which is moisturizing. The New York Color Liquid Lipshine has the most gloss I've ever seen from a liquid lip gloss. Seriously high gloss, I loved it. The only part I didn't like was that as it started to wear it got slightly tacky and I wouldn't want to be kissing anyone with lips like that! However it wasn’t a big enough deal for me to warrant not wearing it. I’m looking forward to trying other colors in the collection – they have 10 different shades and lots that I think will look good with my complexion. You can check them all out on NYC’s website.

Reviewer: Jessica

Received for review from: Influenster's VoxBox Program