Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Influenster: Site MAKEOVER!

The Influenster site received a makeover recently if you haven't already noticed AND for those who are still unaware of what Influenster is about get ready because i'm here to explain! 

Influenster is an awesome site, and it's name tells what it is most about: influencing others. You influence others by giving feedback and WOM about products and companies. When you purchase an awesome product you tell people about it am I right?! When you purchase a product your not fond of you also tell those around you about it. Influenster is a great program for people (like myself) who love to rant and rave about products! All you need to do to be apart of Influenster is sign up! Once you sign up you will need to get a feel of the site and figure out your next steps (I will give you a review of the new site down below). FIRST, you will want to connect ALL social networks you associate yourself with! Doing this will enable you to share more. Next, you will complete things called "badges" that fit your lifestyle/expertise. Be sure and choose carefully, there are many to choose from but you only get 5 EXPERT badges to start out with! Once you have carefully chosen your 5 badges to unlock you will follow all instructions, instructions may include: writing reviews of items you have purchased, sharing pages, taking a short survey, connecting a blog/vlog related to that specific topic, etc. You also have to chance to unlock LIFESTAGE badges, you can unlock as many of these that fit your life :). Once you have done those steps be sure and "LIKE" Influenster on Facebook to keep up with new information. NOW, the fun stuff! Once you have unlocked the badges you will be in the running to qualify for a VoxBox. VoxBox's come in many different themes. I have received a Naturals VoxBox and the Beauty Blogger VoxBox. What is a VoxBox? A VoxBox is a box full of awesome products, FREE, no catch whatsoever! If you scroll my blog or social networks you will see items I have received in my boxes! All you need to do is give feedback, take pictures, blog/vlog, etc! You also have to opportunity to earn more FREE products from "Brand Challenges". A brand challenge is an extra bonus in which you can follow instructions to win extra items from the companies that provided products for your box. To qualify for a themed VoxBox Influenster needs to think that box would really fit your lifestlye, it is also based on demographics, and who the company is looking for to test their products. It can take several months to qualify but do not get discouraged! Now that you have the jist of what Influenster is, I am going to explore the NEW makeover with you below :D!

I am loving the new and improved Influenster site. It is cleaner, well organized, review pages are easier to find, as well as your badges, etc. The main thing I like about the new site is the SCORE system. You now have an Influenster score! This is based on a wide variety of things: feedback, reviews, sharing, people referred and their activity, and more. You should login to Influenster often and participate to keep a good score! It takes a lot of work to get to a 100 but I hear it is VERY worth it. Not only do you have an Influenster score, but your expert badges have a score as well! You can raise your score by simply posting reviews that others find helpful, sharing pages that others find interesting, and answering questions. You will love seeing a "100" on those badges! Once chosen for a VoxBox you will receive it and need to check your box in on the website, after that is done your ready to blog/vlog, review, and whatever it is you do! You will see all the mandatory and non-mandatory tasks in your "fun file" found on your profile. I love how the "fun file" is super organized and makes the tasks so easy to complete! The one things you want to make sure you complete to qualify for future boxes is your MANDATORY VoxBox surveys! Not completing these could result in losses of future boxes, so if you plan on just getting in for the free products...this program may not be for you. It's not hard to complete the surveys/tasks. I actually find them enjoyable! I hope you will sign up, if you need an invite please feel free to let me know as I have 4 left! I will link the site for you below, thanks!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

SheaMoisture Baby Bar Soap

The SheaMoisture Baby Bar Soap is GREAT for those who suffer from eczema. It is ORGANIC and contains raw shea butter, chamomile, and argan oil. I have a 17 month old son who suffers from eczema and itchy arms. I myself also suffer from redness and bumpy arms. I was super excited about this soap and here were my results with it:



The first time I used this on my son I noticed immediate results. The redness in his arms subsided, the bumps were still there BUT I noticed he did not itch at his arms for the rest of the day or any the next day. We have tried a wide variety of products ranging from Aveeno baby, creams, and other brands of soaps and nothing has given us the results SheaMoisture have. His skin was noticeable soft and it left him smelling GREAT! The scent is a really soft, clean smell. The soap suds up perfect and I feel like i'm getting a great amount of product on his body without using a ton. The soap doesn't get very slippery and it stays good in the shower when not using. I do not use bar soaps a lot because I feel they dry out to soon and start to crack but not this one! I actually cut a little off to use on myself, it also made my skin soft and smooth and my arms less itchy. I am looking forward to researching into this brand and seeing what other products are available. I love that it has natural ingredients and it makes me feel great about using it on my babies sensitive skin. I recommend this to all moms who have babies with skin problems and even to those who do not. 

You can find this product and their whole line at:

You can find these products at Walgreen's and select Target's as well as a few other retailers.

*I received this product complimentary through Influenster.  

Influenster Naturals VoxBox 2012

Influenters Naturals VoxBox 2012!

What I received:
  • Geodeo deodorant in "Island".
  • SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Baby Eczema bar soap.
  • Lypsyl lip balm.
  • Dish drying mat.
  • Eboost in the flavor "orange"
  • CleanWell hand sanitizing wipes.
*These are all based on first impressions of products*
 
My FIRST impression on the deodorant is it smells AWESOME! It almost smells similar to something you would find in a lotion. It is clear and it states "24 hour" protection. It is made of natural ingredients and I am SUPER excited to try this product out. I am always looking for new things to try and this is something I have never heard of. 
 
I have a 16 month old son who suffers from eczema on his arms, we have tried Aveeno, baby creams, etc. This is a product I was extremely excited about. I plan on cutting it in half and using it on myself also. I did open the side and smell it and the scent is great, very clean smelling and fresh like. I look forward to trying this item. You can find these items at Target I believe.
 
Lip balm is something I always have on hand. I am a Burt's Bee's lover but the Lypsyl looks very interesting. It has a cute little bee on the side that you push up to move the lip balm and it has a minty smell similar to Burt's Bee's. I have never tried anything from this brand but I did put this on my lips and I already love it after one use! The packaging awesome and it's easy to throw in the purse. You can find this brand I believe at most Walgreen's.  
 
The dish drying mat was great to receive. I do not own one and have always let my dishes dry on a towel. I'm excited to try this item because it feels really thick and is supposed to absorb 4 times it's weight in water. It is a perfect fit for my counter and the color matches really well. It is a cream color. This will be a great addition to my kitchen :). You can find this product at Bed, Bath, & Beyond.
 
Eboost is something I have heard of before but never tried. I received the flavor "orange". I normally don't try a lot of things like this because the flavor is usually unbearable for me. I have heard this does have an orange cream type of taste so I will for sure be trying this soon. It is supposed to help give you a natural energy boost.
 
CleanWell hand sanitizing wipes are alcohol free which is GREAT because I love to throw things like this in my son's diaper bag. I have not heard of this brand but I am glad I am being introduced to this. It can be used to clean the hands AND the face! I believe you can find these products at Target. I have heard they are a bit pricey as well.
 
I am so excited I was chosen for the Naturals VoxBox. It fits in great with my lifestyle and I received products I would have never thought to try. I will be blogging on products individually as I test them out :)
 
*I received these items FREE from Influenster to test out and give an honest review.
     

Monday, October 1, 2012

The Original™ Dish Drying Mat

The Original Dish Drying Mat is by far one of the coolest products I have tested. I was so excited about this product because I actually didn't have anything to put my dishes on after washing! There are many neat features about this product:
  • Available in 16 x 18in and 18 x 24in.
  • Machine washable.
  • Can easily be folded for storage.
  • Soft enough for delicate dishes. 
  • Holds 4 times it's weight in water!
The drying mat can also be used under a drying rack to absorb dripping water. Folds up and fits nicely in a kitchen drawl or cabinet. You can also use this product under your kitchen appliances like a blender. I have yet to wash mine because it hasn't gotten dirty so i'm not sure if there is any change after washing or warping but I will update once I finally do find out. 
The color is a cream which is great because it will fit in with all kitchen themes but there are also 3 other color choices available. I often get compliments and wishes for a product like this which is why I have added this to my Christmas list for a few family members. This product is also available in a few different sizes.
 
I have seen these items being sold at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. If you have been searching for a product like this I suggest you check this out! The retail value is great at only $4.99! You cannot beat that price. 
 
Please let me know if you have tried this product or are going to check it out! Like I said, GREAT Christmas gift OR housewarming present!
 
Check out this product and other awesome items at:
You can also find out where this product is available through the website above.
 
*I received this product complimentary through Influenster Natural's VoxBox.
 

CleanWell Natural Hand Sanitizer Wipes

CleanWell Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes are GREAT for on the go! I like to keep them in my 16 month old's diaper bag and they are alcohol free which makes them safe for me to use on my son's hands AND face.

My first impression on these wipes were that they didn't only sanitize and kill germs but they actually do clean dirt, food, etc off the hands and face. Other products I have used have not always actually removed the dirt and grime from the area. I have used many other wipes before on myself that have contained alcohol and other drying ingredients. CleanWell did NOT dry my skin out or my son's skin whatsoever! 

The scent is not strong at all and the texture of the wipe itself is very soft and smooth. My son has never minded me attacking his sweet face with these. I would recommend these to any mom, anyone who travels frequently, or someone has been searching for an easy product. These can be kept in a purse, car, and you can even slip on into your back pocket. 

I like how you can get them individually wrapped. They have a whole line of different products you can check out here:

*I received this product complimentary through Influenster's Natural's VoxBox.