Saturday, September 22, 2012

BzzAgent Glade Expressions





As of right now, I have 25 days left in my Glade Expressions BzzAgent campaign. This campaign has been fun and great-smelling! In my BzzKit, I received the introduction letter explaining the campaign, coupons to pass onto others, and two coupons for myself: one for a free Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser starter kit and one for a free Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist starter kit.

My choice for the free Oil Diffuser was the Pineapple & Mangosteen. My choice for the free Fragrance Mist was the Cotton & Italian Mandarin. Both of these scents are nice, subtle, and I really like them. The Pineapple & Mangtosteen smells like fresh fruit--delicious! The Cotton & Italian Mandarin smells fresh and like clean laundry. 

The Oil Diffuser is my favorite of the two for a couple of reasons. I like the easy, simple steps to get the diffuser set up. The design and look of the holder is modern and chic and can fit into a lot of decor. I don't have to remember to light a candle or spray a mist--I just set it up and go. However, the scent did not last long and was not strong enough to be smelled from further than a few feet away. This is my main complaint with the Oil Diffuser and a reason I would not by likely to purchase this product in the future. 

I personally do not like fragrance mists/sprays because when I spray them, they end up on furniture and the floor and me, no matter how high I position my spraying angle. So, needless to say, I am not a fan of the Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist. However, I really do like the scent that my free starter kit came with (the Cotton & Italian Mandarin). 

As far as the main attraction, the scent, of these Glade Expressions products, I am please and really like the options available (except for the Lavender & Juniper Berry). They smell great and vibrant!

Glade Expressions Facts

Fragrances Available:

• Pineapple & Mangosteen
• Lavender & Juniper Berry
• Apple & Cardamom 
• Cotton & Italian Mandarin

Where to Purchase:

Well-known and widely-available stores like Wal-Mart and Target and Walgreens.


To Learn More:

Click here


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Coupons included in BzzKit




*BzzAgent is a word-of-mouth program. Everything I received for this campaign was free and from BzzAgent. 

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Nail Polish

When it comes to make-up products, there seems to be an abundance--maybe even too many. There's only so many colors can be made into a nail polish in different shades. I think with the excessive amounts of different colors, shades, brands, and types of nail polish out there (among other make-up products) it is a waste of our resources.

In the women's magazines like Glamour and Cosmopolitan, there is not doubt that there are several ads throughout the monthly issues. One advertisement, for OPI Nail Polish, seems to have a new collection each month.

Look at all these colors, many of them only slightly different than another, from Essie.

And that is just one brand of nail polish!

I think that there are better uses for our resources than just recreating a previous color of nail polish in just a little different shade.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Cher Lloyd



At first listen, I didn't really like Cher Lloyd's song "Want U Back". But as I listened to it a couple more times, I liked it more and more. The song is original, catchy, and not loaded with profanity (as is the case with many songs on the radio now). 

In her music video for "Want U Back"--the version featuring Astro--I really like the idea of the video, in general, and the looks that Cher wears throughout the video (modest). To be honest, this video is one of my favorite music videos I have ever seen. 

I can't help but be intrigued by Cher Lloyd. Her personality is bubbly and different and cute. She seems like a fun person to be around and to know. I also like her awesome microphone (see below).

This month MTV is featuring her on Posted. Click here for more info and to check out some videos and photos.







Wednesday, September 5, 2012

This Candy is Unreal





UNREAL Candy

Recently I was able to try UNREAL as part of a new BzzAgent campaign. In my BzzKit, I received coupons--one being for a free bar/bag and some being for BOGO free. Because of these coupons, I was able to try each variety of UNREAL candy. My personal opinion is that they are delicious. I very much enjoyed this candy, especially being a chocolate lover. My favorite was the peanut butter cups and then the chocolate covered peanuts. 

About UNREAL
UNREAL is a healthier option when it comes to candy. On the website, under the FAQs, they write "what we've done is give people a better choice, so that when they go looking for candy, they have the option to avoid the junk (the artificial ingredients, flavors, and colors, for example)". They have five different types of candy, each being their own version of already made and much liked candy. 

>> UNREAL #54: Chocolate, candy shell peanuts (their version of Peanut M&M's). 
>> UNREAL #41: Chocolates with candy shells (their version of plain M&M's).
>> UNREAL #5: Chocolate, caramel, and nougat (their version of Milky Way).
>> UNREAL #8: Chocolate, caramel, nougat, and peanuts (their version of Snicker's).
>> UNREAL #77: Chocolate peanut butter cups (their version of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups).





Where to Buy
UNREAL is available at CVS, Michael's, Staple's, Walgreen's, Food 4 Less, and Ralph's, just to name a few. In October, UNREAL will also be available at Target. 



Taste
To me, the taste of UNREAL is delicious, light (not heavy/bloating), and satisfying. When I signed up for the BzzAgent campaign, I expected UNREAL candy to taste gross and raw and unappealing. I was shocked when I tasted the candy for the first time. I was wrong. The taste is not gross, it is delicious and appealing. The candy is appealing and I enjoyed the candy not just the first time, but every time I ate it afterward. 
One thing that I really like is that there is no aftertaste (nasty or not). With the popular M&M's, Snickers, and Milky Way, I am used to an aftertaste--a nasty aftertaste, at that. The aftertastes of these brands are unpleasant and can only be washed away with eating or drinking something with a different flavor. With UNREAL, I noticed no aftertaste whatsoever. Definitely satisfying. 


UNREAL #77 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups



Price
I was unable to find a set price range. When I bought UNREAL at CVS, they were on sale for .69 cents. On the website, they state that UNREAL candy is about the same price as other candies.


UNREAL #54 Chocolate, candy shell peanuts


Overall, I am very happy with my experience in this campaign. I will definitely purchase UNREAL candy in the future. I am hoping that it will soon be available at Wal-Mart!




Visit UNREAL on the web. UNREAL

Monday, September 3, 2012

Ranch is Ranch

Up until a few years ago, I have always known ranch dressing to be called either ranch or ranch dressing. So when I first heard "ranch dipping sauce", I was thrown off. Dipping sauce? I didn't think ranch (dressing) was a sauce.