Mom Vox Box from Influenster

Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm excited to announce that I finally received my Mom Vox Box from Influenster!  If you haven't had a chance to check out Influenster you should go check it out now by clicking here...no seriously I will wait...

Welcome back!  Hopefully you went to Influenster's website and signed up if you aren't already a member.  This is my second Vox Box from Influenster and I love getting and trying new products!  Shall we take a peek inside the box?

Here's what was included in my box:

• Ivory Soap Bar:  My husband uses bar soap while I use body wash so I think I will pass this one on to him but it will definitely not go to waste!
• Superfruits Tea Sampler by Stash Tea: I'm a big fan of Stash Tea so I'm excited to try these.  I think this time I will make iced tea with them.
• DenTek Flossers: I already use these so I know they are fantastic!
• Nektar Honey Crystals: I have never heard of these before so I'm excited to try them.  I love honey so if they taste like honey I'm sold!
• Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookie: Yum! I'm a big fan of oatmeal cookies so this one won't last too long!
• imPRESS Press-On Manicure: I'm not sure how to feel about these.  I haven't used press on nails since I was a teenager and the only thing I remember about them was that they would fall off quickly and at the most inopportune times.  But, I'm always up for trying new things so I will give these a try on a weekend when I have nowhere to go just in case. 

I'm bummed to see that some people got a little extra gift in their box but I didn't get anything extra in mine.  Oh well.  I will take some time to use these products and report back on what I think.

Are you an Influenster?  Did you get the Mom Vox Box?  If so, what did you think?

Also, this is the last day for our giveaway so if you haven't entered make sure you do!

Disclaimer: All products were provided to me free of charge by Influenster for my review.  I am not affiliated with the company nor was I paid for my review.  All opinions are my own personal opinions.

Truvía® natural sweetener Product Review

I have a confession to make, I have been addicted to the same sugar substitute for years- Splenda!  I have tried other brands and everything else seems to have an aftertaste that I can't stand.  I am a sugar substitute snob!  I have never liked another sweetener and it is a hard task to even get me to try another sweetener.  So, when I saw a sample box of Truvia in my Influenster box I'm pretty sure I actually rolled my eyes.  However, I decided to put aside any preconceived notions I may have had about any sweetener that is not my beloved and give it a try.  According to the Truvia website, one packet of Truvia is equal to two teaspoons of sugar.  I love my coffee very sweet and I usually use three packets of Splenda in my morning coffee so I did the same for the Truvia.  In retrospect it was a little too sweet so the next time I tried it I used two packets.  However, I must say that I was presently surprised.  I actually LOVED the Truvia and felt it actually tasted more like real sugar than Splenda.  In fact, I never noticed that Spelnda had an aftertaste until I tried Truvia.  I can honestly say that I have been officially hooked on this product!  My husband loves it too!  In fact, when we went grocery shopping this weekend we actually bought a box.       

Here's the lowdown:

My Initial Impression:  I was hesitant to try.  I did notice however that the product inside the packets looks more like sugar, a little more grainy, than other sweeteners. 

Pros:  Tastes great, you need less product to get the same sweetness as other sweeteners, it's natural!

Cons:  I honestly really couldn't find any flaws.  The price seemed to be comparable to other sweeteners, at least in the store we shop at. 

Final Impression:  I am officially hooked!  I will be using this product from now on.  I still use Splenda when I am out because I have noticed that not a lot of places actually offer it.

Thanks for reading and please stop by again shortly as I will be reviewing the remaining products that I received in my Vox Box.

Disclaimer: All products were provided to me free of charge by Influenster for review.  I am not affiliated with the company nor was I paid for my review.  All opinions are my own personal opinions.

Product Review: Kiss Nail Dress

Welcome back!  Today I'm reviewing the very first item I tested out of my Love Vox Box provided to me by Influenster, Kiss Nail Dress.  Here is the design that came in my Vox Box:

I love the design as I am really into bold nail art.  Honestly, I love nail art and painting my nails but I have NEVER tried any kind of nail sticker before.  The reasoning behind that is simply that I always felt like it was "cheating."  I'm the type of person that always feels like I have to create everything myself, from scratch.  So while I have always been curious about the nail stickers I have never tried them.  However, with that being said, the Vox Box was just the kick in the butt I needed!

Here is the information I was provided about the product:

Introducing Kiss Nail Dress, ultimate nail fashion for tips and toes! Just peel, apply, and shape for a manicure that lasts up to 10 days. On in minutes, off in seconds without remover. Nail Dress is available in 18 different styles, many of them featuring 3-dimensional jeweled designs. Check out Peplum, a deep black with multi-colored gems for a pop of color, or Babydoll, for a golden and glamorous jeweled look. Skip the topcoat, Nail Dress has it built in.

With 28 strips in each package, you can cut up your extras to create designs that can be used on top of polished or artificial nails. Nail Dress doesn’t dry out the way other polish strips can, so you can save them to use on your next DIY mani. A nail design booklet is included in each package, just in case you need a little inspiration.

And don’t forget about your feet! Nail Dress looks awesome on toes, too – just use the square side of the sticker for a perfect fit.

Where to Buy
Nail Dress’ suggested retail is $6.99 and is available in all major drug chains and mass retailers like WalMart, CVS and Walgreens.

Visit KissNailDress.com to learn more!

Here's what comes inside of the box:

As you can see, there are several different sizes for you to use on either your toes or your fingers.  I had no problems finding the correct size to fit on each of my fingers.  The fact that they come on a clear sheet was a definite bonus for me because I could hold she clear sheet over my nail to match the correct size.  P.s. Check out my awesome nail art done by yours truly.  It was done with one of my favorite Julep nail polishes--but alas, that is a post for another day.

To prepare my nails for the stickers I first removed my existing nail polish with acetone remover.  Acetone is VERY drying on your fingers and cuticles so use with caution.  I used acetone for two reasons; 1. I usually use acetone to remove nail art with several layers, takes less time and smears less; 2. To make sure my nails were nice and clean because sometimes other types of nail polish removers contains oils.  I wanted to make sure the stickers would stick!  After removing my polish I skipped my usual step of cuticle oil for the reason stated above.  I then buffed my nails gently with my Polar Block which you can get here.  Then I proceeded to put the stickers on my nails by following the directions provided on the box.  The only thing I did differently was add a topcoat of my favorite topcoat Seche Vite. 

Here is the end result:

Here's the lowdown:

My Initial Impression:  I wasn't sure about using nail stickers because I thought it might be considered cheating.  I also wasn't sure that they were going to lie flat on my nails  I love the design and I think it looks a lot like the type of design that I do sometimes with my Bundle Monster Plates.

Pros:  Cute design, VERY easy to apply, and despite my concern they went on very smoothly.

Cons: You have to file the sticker on the tip of your nail to remove the excess.  I can see my nail on the tips of my fingers on most of my nails-- meaning you can't "wrap" the tip of your nails like you can when you polish you nails.  It isn't a big deal and almost impossible to see because the background of this design happens to be silver.  Although I wonder if the background was a different color if it would be more noticeable. 

Final Impression:  I'm actually quite surprised by this product.  I wasn't sure I was going to like it and I'm actually quite pleased with the end result.  If you're looking for an easy quick manicure these are definitely worth the money.  I won't stop doing nail art but I am actually considering buying some of these to try again in the near future.  The package says that they last up to ten days so I'm wearing them for as long as they last and I will report back and let you know how long they lasted.

Thanks for reading and please stop by again shortly as I will be reviewing the remaining products that I received in my Vox Box.

Disclaimer: All products were provided to me free of charge for review.  I am not affiliated with the company nor was I paid for my review.  All opinions are my own personal opinions.

Influnster- Love Vox Box

Hello all!  Just wanted to post a quick post to introduce my very first Vox Box, the Love Vox Box, which I received through Influenster! If you aren't familiar with Influenster it's basically a community that rewards people with social influence or "trendsetters" with product shipments, rewards and deals.  You take surveys to tell them a little about yourself and if you're lucky they choose you to test some of the products.  They send out themed "boxes" to those people that they think fit the theme for that box the best.  I got my very first Vox Box a couple of days ago.  This box was called the Love Vox Box. 

Here is a quick peek at what the box looks like when it arrives:

What's inside you ask?  Take a look!

• Gillette Venus & Olay Razor ($8.99-$10.99)
• Kiss Nail Dress ($6.99)
• Stash Tea Herbal Tea Sampler ($3.50)
• Ghiradelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion Bar ($2.99)
• Truvia Natural Sweetener ($3.99)

I will be reviewing all of the products individually over the next couple of weeks.  I was super excited to receive my first Vox Box and I must say I was not disappointed!  Stay tuned for my first review!

Disclaimer: All products were provided to me free of charge for review.  I am not affiliated with the company nor was I paid for my review.  All opinions are my own personal opinions.