My Last Bluum Box

     Well, I finally got my third (and final, for now) Bluum Box. While it's been fun getting a box of "surprises" every month, I'm still not convinced it's really worth the price. Especially full price. This month's box was decent though.

     Here is the description card. I know you can't read that, but I will break it down for you. And below that is a picture of the contents.

     So here is what I got this month.

          Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Night Cream--This night cream uses natural ingredients and stimulates the skins growth process during the nightly regenerative cycle. 

          Weleda Almond Soothing Facial lotion--This lotion is designed especially for sensitive skin and strengthens the protective barrier of the skin.

          Binky Spritz Kid-safe Cleaning Spray--I was actually kind of excited about this one. How often have I been out and about with the kids and the pacifier somehow falls on the floor. It's the only one I have and the baby's crying. I'm not about to use a Lysol wipe because of the chemicals. Not thrilled with the wet wipe either, because it doesn't seem strong enough. But that's usually what I end up doing. 

          So, Binky Spritz is an all-natural, food grade cleaning spray. And I actually got a full-size (2 oz) bottle in my Bluum box. I had never heard of it before, but I know I will be using it! And it will probably last me a while. 

          Peter Rabbit Organics Strawberry and Banana 100% pure fruit snack--This is another squeezable baby/toddler food pouch. My daughter loves these. And since she was there when I opened the box, I was hard-pressed to get a picture of the box contents before she was pleading for it!

          Adagio Tea Pai Mu Tan White Tea--This is a described as a sweet and mild tea. I have not tried it yet. I have heard, though, that white tea is great for burning fat and has very little caffeine.

     So, even though I was somewhat pleased with this month's Bluum box, I'm not eager to spend $9-12 a month on them. Maybe if Plum District has a special again, I will try it out again. Swagbucks has even been known to have a special on them. If/when I get another box, I will be sure to tell you about it!

Love My Love Voxbox: Stash Herbal Tea

     Okay, I'm down to day (and product) number four from my Influenster Love Voxbox. Among the other goodies in my Voxbox, I received the Stash Herbal Tea sampler pack.

     The Stash Herbal Tea sampler included 18 tea bags and nine flavors. That's a pretty generous "sample." I'm not sure if this particular sampler pack is for sale or not, but if so, it would make a nice little gift for the tea-lover in your life. Or at least part of one. Maybe add some tea cookies or a mug. Or both. 

     The nine flavors included in this sampler pack were: Acai Berry, Blueberry Superfruit, Chamomile, Cinnamon Apple Chamomile, Lemon Ginger, Licorice Spice, Mango Passionfruit, Peppermint and Wild Rasberry Hibiscus. 

     Now, I am not much of a hot tea drinker, and if I do drink hot tea, it is likely to be plain tea--not fruity or other flavors. But I was determined to sample everything in the box, so I tried the Apple Cinnamon Chamomile, since it seemed the most palatable to me. 

     Well, it was ok. But really, that is the best you're going to get from me! It was a red color, which kind of surprised me, and had kind of a tangy flavor and of course I added sweetener. A Truvia packet also from my Voxbox, in fact! I do believe it to be a good quality tea, and worth a try if you like flavored hot teas!

 I received these products for free from influenster, as part of their Voxbox program, to try and review, and all opinions are my own.

 

Love My Love Voxbox: Truvía® natural sweetener Product Review

     This week I've been posting about the products I received in my Voxbox as part of Influenster's Voxbox program. I've really enjoyed trying out these products--some I've tried before, others I have not. Today I want to talk about one I have tried in the past--Truvía® natural sweetener. 

     If you are trying to watch your calories, or sugar intake, but don't want the chemicals of the artificial sweeteners, then look no further than Truvia. 

     Truvía is a natural, no-calorie sweetener made from the stevia plant. It also has no effect on the glycemic index, so it is safe for diabetics. It effectively sweetens, though I did find it to have a slightly different taste than sugar. Not bad, but it may require so getting used to.It is also slightly sweeter than sugar, so you don't want to use the same amount you would sugar. 

     Truvía comes in a few different forms. You can get it in individual packets--great for keeping in your purse to sweeten your tea when you're out. You can get it in a spoon-able container. And their newest product is the Truvía baking blend, made for (you guessed it) baking in recipes. Note: this is a blend and does contain real sugar.

     I love the fact that Truvia is natural, even if it does have a slightly "off" taste. You can get used to it. I've used it in the past and will continue to use it in the furture. If you would like more information on Truvia products and ingredents, check out the Truvia website.

     Check back tomorrow and Friday for reviews on Stash Tea and Kiss Nail Dress. 

I received these products for free from influenster, as part of their Voxbox program, to try and review, and all opinions are my own.

Love My Love Voxbox: Gillette Venus and Olay Razor

     As I posted yesterday, I recently received the Love Voxbox as a member of influesnter. Yestday I posted about the Ghirardelli chocolate I received. Today I want to talk about the new Gillette Venus and Olay razor that was in the box.

      Have you ever tried a Venus razor? I have to admit I hadn't tried a Venus razor before receiving it in my Voxbox. I'm a cheap, disposable razor kind of gal. But I was more than willing to give the Venus a shot.

     My favorite feature of the Venus (and I believe this is true of all Venus razors) is that you don't need to apply shaving gel, soap, or whatever you use before using the razor, as it is already built in. Simply wet the area you want to remove hair from and start shaving.

     The Gillette Venus and Olay razor has Olay moisture bars built in to moisturize your skin and make it silky smooth. The razor has five blades and when you are done with your razor, you pop the head off and replace it with a refill cartridge. 

     Another feature I like is that the Venus and Olay razor comes with a nifty little shower hook, so you can hang it on the shower wall when not in use. I usually end up laying my razor on the corner of the bathtub, where water can potentially pool up and cause the blade to rust. So I love the little shower hook. 

     Now, I cannot say for sure that that this razor gave me a better shave than a disposable (or any other) razor, but I do feel like the skin itself is less dry because of the built-in Olay bar (a huge plus in dry Texas!). And as I said, I love the convenience of the razor being ready to go, no prep required. So I'd say it is definitely worth a try.For more info, check out the Gillette Venus site here.
     Check back later this week for posts on Truvia, Kiss Nail Dress and Stash Tea.

I received these products for free from influenster, as part of their Voxbox program, to try and review, and all opinions are my own.

Love My Love Voxbox: Ghirardelli Chocolate

     As a member of influenster, I was selected to receive a Voxbox--a box of products to try and review. This was the Love Voxbox. I was really excited to receive my Voxbox, since I love trying new products and spreading the word. :-) Since there are five products in the Voxbox, I figured I would do a post on each one a different day. 

      The first product I tried was the Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Bar. Yes, I was lucky enough to get free Ghirardelli chocolate again. Only this time it was a bar instead of a bag. But it still has the smooth and creamy texture you would expect from Ghirardelli. 

     Actually, my hubby was the one to open it first. I was trying to hold off and not start chowing down on it right away (much as I may have wanted to). But I suppose the temptation was just too hard to resist. He kindly offered me a piece after opening the package! 

     This Ghirardelli chocolate was just plain chocolate and did not have any filling, but it was still good. I do prefer a filling like caramel or the chocolate truffle squares I tried not too long ago. But I certainly did enjoy this chocolate. I also got a coupon, which is fortunate (or unfortunate, depending how you look at it!). So next time I may try a different flavor. Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be awesome! 

     Stay tuned for my post on the Gillette Venus Razor. 

I received these products for free from influenster, as part of their Voxbox program, to try and review, and all opinions are my own.

My February Bluum Box

     I finally got my February Bluum box. You can read about my January Bluum box here. I have to say I was slightly more impressed with this month's box, though I still haven't seen anything to make me think it is worth $12, or even $9 a month, which is what you'll pay without some kind of special.

     Here are the products included in the February Bluum box. This month's theme is "Cuddle Buddies." Here is a rundown of what's included: 

     Angel Dear Stick rattle-- This is a cute little cloth rattle that comes in assorted animals. The one i received was a duck. These normally retail for $5. 

     Fresh Baby So Easy portion storage bags-- These are BPA free baggies ideal for storing homemade baby food. They retail about $14 for a 50-count package. They look like a bigger version of breastmilk storage bags and stand upright. 

     Emergen-C Vitamin Drink mix-- I got 2 single serve orange flavored packets. The Emergen-C drinks contain 1,000 mg of vitamin C, electrolytes and 7 B vitamins and are generally used for boosting your immune system. 

     Pinxav Diaper Rash Ointment-- This is a diaper rash cream (obviously). I haven't tried it out yet, but the sample is a decent size and looks like it will last a few diaper changes. 

     Bumble Bar Organic Sesame Bar, Amazing Almond-- This is a gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free organic snack bar made with almonds and sesame seeds. I've already tried it, and, I'm sorry to say, found it rather nasty. But it looked promising, and I'm glad I got to try it. 

     Here is a pic of this month's contents: 

     If you want to check out Bluum for yourself, you can do so here. I try to be as objective as possible when giving my opinion, but it is just that--my opinion. You may love it, even if I don't, and that's okay! It's fun receiving these "surprises" every month--I'm just not sure it's worth paying for.

Product Review: Bryton Floss Picks

      I recently got an opportunity to try out Bryton Floss Picks. I was happy to try an alternative to traditional floss, as I really hate string dental floss. So I received these boomerang shaped floss picks in the mail.

     The Bryton Pick has round, flexible, metal edges that are thin enough to go between the teeth, but sturdy enough to use one-handed. It is reusable up to 30 days and comes with a carrying pouch for your purse or wallet, so you can floss on the go.

     The pros of the Bryton Pick are: 

          Easy to use (way more than string dental floss)

          Portable (and comes with its own little pouch)

          Easy to clean (just use water or a napkin!) 

     The cons may be: 

          Risk of cutting your lip or gum if you're not careful!

          Cost is a little more than traditional dental floss--but you have to take convenience into consideration! 

      In conclusion, I found it to be a much easier to use option for inter-dental cleaning than traditional string floss. It is definitely worth a try if you find yourself slacking when it comes to flossing because it is such a pain. And the Bryton Pick site is currently doing a BOGO promotion, where they double your order. So make sure you check it out while it lasts! 

  

**I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.**

Ghirardelli Milk and Truffle Squares

     Well, when we got home from the hospital with our new bundle of joy, I was really excited when my husband brought in the mail which contained my highly anticipated bag of Ghirardelli milk chocolate truffle squares from SheSpeaks. Of course I had to have one (or two) right away. 

     Now, I'll be honest. Some flavors of Ghirardelli squares I love and some flavors I could take or leave. My favorites have always been the caramel squares. The plain milk chocolate squares are okay, but probably not my first choice when I want plain chocolate. So since these squares were milk chocolate with chocolate filling, I was wondering if they would be much better than the regular milk chocolate. 

     Well guess what. They were. Now, I really like the Ghiradelli milk chocolate with the appropriate filling, and the chocolate truffle filling definitely hit the mark. The flavor was fantastic and the chocolate was creamy, like Ghirardelli chocolate always is. In short, they were delicious. The biggest problem I can see is there weren't enough in the bag!

**I received the product for this review for free, courtesy of Ghirardelli and SheSpeaks. However, all opinions are my own, honest opinions.**

My First Bluum Box

     Well, I finally got my first Bluum box. If you'll remember, I posted a few weeks ago about signing up for a 3-month membership with Bluum through Plum District. Usually it equals about $12 a month, but I managed to get it for about $4.33 a month. See how here. So, let's see what I got for my $4.33. 

     This is the little card that tells about the products that are showcased in this month's Bluum box. This month's theme is "Sweethearts." I know you can't read all the descriptions, but these are which samples are included: 

     Seventh Generation Baby Wipes--These chlorine free, hypoallergenic wipes are free of dyes and fragrance. A pack of 70 normally goes for $5.49. 

     Plum Tots Organic Peach Snack--Plum Tots is a line of organic baby food. It comes in a squeeze pouch and the pouches usually sell for $15.75 for a 12-pack. 

     Oh Baby Organic Baby Butter--Made with organic ingredients, this is a kind of baby lotion. It's a little pricey at $19.95 for a 6.7 oz bottle.

     The Good Home Co. Hand Lotion--I got samples of 2 scents of this hand lotion. Lavendar and Beach House. These run about $16.50 for a 16 oz bottle. 
     Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy--This product claims to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, but I doubt I will see any results with the tiny sized sample in my Bluum box, which is enough for one use. I'd have to spend $39.99 for a 5.29 oz bottle to really be able to test it out.
     Wysie Wipes--This is a really novel idea. These are little tablets, about the size of a Tums, that claim to turn into a full-sized wipe by adding water. Interesting. It may be worth it to have a pack of 100 for $11.95. 
     Here is what the contents of the Bluum box looked like: 

      My overall thoughts--I'm glad I'm not spending $12 a month on this. I was under the impression that the samples would be a little more substantial, but most of these seem to be one-use samples. Really not enough to decide whether it's worth it to buy the full-size product. It's neat, but I'm not sure it's something I'm willing to pay for. After all many companies give you this sort of stuff for free. Hopefully next month's Bluum box will be better.

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