Sun Drop Party!

I was lucky enough to be chosen for a Sun Drop party from Crowdtap! They send me a gift card for soda and pizza, decorations and a fun activity kit!

Most of the party guests had never tried Sun Drop before, so it was a great chance for them to try it out. My dad said the package reminded him of Squirt, that he used to drink as a kid. 

Everyone thought the soda was great, and the fact that it comes in Diet was a bit hit. It is a very citrus and sweet flavor, but it also doesn't taste too sour or overly sugary like some other sodas. I think this is a great alternative to sodas like Mountain Dew! 

Getting a little hyper, maybe it's all the soda??

Overall, the party was a big hit, and some of my guests have told me that they have purchased bottles of Sun Drop since the party! Everyone loves Sun Drop!

Even Miley had fun!

Old Navy Active Wear...One of my Favorite Samplings Yet!

I have been busy with Crowdtap this month! I posted earlier about my beach party, and then I was lucky enough to just finish a Sample and Share with Old Navy active wear!

I have always loved workout clothes. I use them when I go to the gym, if I am out for a run, or for some loose clothing when I am doing stretches at home. I use them to workout, but I also love them for just around the house or as every day clothing. I find workout pants to be so much more comfortable than most, they are way softer than jeans, and not as baggy as sweat pants. Plus, workout clothing looks cute, and not all frumpy like sweats.

When we got to Old Navy for our sampling, I noticed that the active wear section of the store was a little smaller than I was expecting. The section of bikinis (that I shopped in for the party earlier this month) was HUGE, so anything would have seemed small compared to that. But after browsing a little, there were plenty of options available. There were all different styles, from shorts, to capris, to pants. As well as tshirts, tanks and jackets for the top.

A shot of Old Navy's active wear section

I noticed some of the tanks were on clearance (which I can't get with my Crowdtap coupons), but I tried one on just to see how it fit. I love the bright purple color and the racer back is perfect for summer. I like to get lots of sun on my back and shoulders, so I usually pick the racer backs for that reason! 

Purple tank

I also tried on another one of the tanks in the same style as the purple one, but this was a solid pink color. I didn't like the pink and much as the purple that was on clearance, but it was still a nice color. I had some problems with the bra inserts fitting me weird, so I passed on this top. 

Ready to workout!

I love this next outfit I tried on. The pants were incredibly soft and the most comfortable of all that I tried on. The top was also very soft, it was one of the lightest materials I have seen. It would be perfect for a jog because it would dry instantly. I really thought about getting this top but decided that I might have enough tanks as it is.But I did actually ended up getting these pants with my coupon! 

LOVE these clothes, so soft and comfy!

Next, I tried on this fab black jacket. I have a few sporty jackets but they are polar fleece which gets so hot and icky. This one is very warm but not gross like the polar fleece, and it compresses everything in just the right areas. I actually felt like I could wear a smaller size but the wrists were too tight on me. I love this jacket because it is soft, comfy and also has these cool little thumb holes so your hands can stay warm! Not sure I will use that in Florida, but it adds to the comfort level. I wasn't going to pass up on getting this top! I have worn it a few times since purchasing it and I couldn't be happier with it. 

The jacket fits perfectly. 

Thumb holes!

So with this sampling, I was pleasantly surprised. I have felt like in the past, at Old Navy, it was hard to find things that really fit me properly. I have always had to try on so many styles to find one that fits. Well with the active wear, everything was amazing. There was not one thing I tried on that I wouldn't wear in my day-to-day life. They were so comfortable and very practical. One of the pairs of pants even had a little pocket sewn in so you could hold a pair of keys or Chapstick while running. I thought that was so great! I am always stashing stuff in my sports bra. LOL! 

So I will for sure be stopping back in Old Navy whenever I am in need of more workout gear. The clothing was made to have very high quality, and like I said I was more impressed with the active wear than any other sampling I have done with Old Navy. Very comfy stuff!!!

We tried on so much!

And had a blast!

 Thanks again to Old Navy and Crowdtap! The clothes are amazing, I have been wearing them already!

Leaving the store with our goods!

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I was able to shop and get these items for free via Crowdtap, however the opinions are my own. 

A Beach Party at Old Navy!

You all know I love Crowdtap, but wow! My newest hosted party with them was for a beach party at Old Navy where me and three of my friends were treated to a swimsuit, flip flops, beach towel and beach bag! Each of us got all four items, and it gets better...it was free!!!

So when it was party day, I couldn't wait to get to the store and try on all those cute swimsuits! We met at my house around 4 pm and headed to the local mall. I chose to head to the mall because I thought it would be funner for the party, and it is also a much bigger store than others. When we got to the mall we headed right to Old Navy to get started.

As soon as I walked in the store, I couldn't believe how big the section was of swimsuits! It was huge! Walls and walls of bikinis! I was so happy we went to that store because the options were endless. We each grabbed a shopping bag and starting loaded up on styles we liked. I quickly had an entire bag full and headed the dressing room.

 

My sister picking out styles!

So many colors!

 

A full bag to try on!

The first style I tried on was this cute red polka-dot one piece. I have wanted a one piece for a while for swimming and playing in the water at the beach. I am not exaggerating when I say this suit was made to fit me! It was perfect, I rarely have clothing fit me like that. I also liked that it covered up my stomach, which automatically makes me look skinnier. I loved this suit, but ended up not getting it because I just wasn't used to a one piece and wanted something where more skin could tan. But I am still thinking of going back to get this one as well!

Love this one piece!

I have a hard time finding tops that fit me, so I usually just try on the top and then get the matching bottom at the end. Here are some other great styles I tried on: 

The swimsuit I ended up getting was actually my combination of two different bikini styles. I love this bright yellow/green color and the ruffles on the top look so cute. I like it because it is a different style than I am used to. Having a big chest, I usually stick to a halter top because it is the only thing that really fits me. This top fit great! It covers me really well and the strap doesn't hurt my neck because the top basically holds itself up. 

I picked the pink bottoms to go with it because I love mix and matching bikini pieces! It makes it more exciting that having a suit in all one color. I loved these bottoms because they have cute gold metal pieces on each side that gives it a little bit of bling! 

Don't you just love the pose? LOL

I wanted to mention that I took my mom along as one of the friends because I think it is important to note that Old Navy has clothing for everyone. I know they cater to younger women but my mom loved their swimsuits! She had no problem finding any that fit her body shape and she looked great!

Love the color of this suit! And she found some cute shorts to go along with it. 

Boy after all that trying on swimsuits I was wore out but we still had to shop for shoes, towels and bags! Old Navy has literally a giant wall of flip flops. They have ever color you could ever want! I ended up choosing a bright blue with orange strap. I just love the bright colors that are in style right now! And their flip flops are so comfortable, they don't even need to be broken in like some. I hate those flip flops that are stiff and hurt between your toes, but these from Old Navy were so soft right from the beginning. 

Flip flops in every color!

When we got to picking out beach towels, there wasn't a huge variety in what we had to choose from. I chose a blanket that has bright colors like yellow and blue. It seems pretty soft, but maybe a little thin. I am not sure I would pay the full price of the item if I was shopping at the store. But overall, a nice towel that I will be taking to the beach with me!

Different styles of beach towels

There was also a smaller selection of beach bags, but I guess anything would seem like a small selection after the amazing amount of swim suits they had. They were all made of a grassy/paper type material and dyed in different colors. I chose a blue and green one that reminded me of ocean colors. It also matched my new blue flip flops. The bag seems to be mad of really great quality and I love the leather style handle it has. 

They chose a rainbow colored bag. So cute!

Overall, another great party thanks to Old Navy and Crowdtap!! 

What I got for free!

Leaving the store, happy!

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We received our items at Old Navy for free from Crowdtap. The stuff was free but the opinions are my own!

Colgate Optic White - Does it really work??

Another great product that I was able to test in my Influenster Sugar n Spice Voxbox was the line of Colgate Optic White. They were generous enough to send me the toothpaste, toothbrush and mouthwash! I could not be more happy to try out a product that can help whiten my teeth! They have turned pretty yellow over the years and I am not even sure why! I don't drink coffee or smoke, so it must just be from what I eat. Anyway, I was really hoping for great results with these products!

Look at all the great products!

Now first I must say, I am not a big fan of mouthwash. I find the flavor to be too strong for me and I always end up gagging before the time is up. I gave the Colgate Optic White mouth wash a try, and the flavor was a bit bitter. It really did leave an aftertaste in my mouth, but it was something I got used to very fast. Now it doesn't bother me at all. It foams up in your mouth, so it leaves that feeling that it is really doing its job at whitening.

With the toothpaste, the first thing I noticed is that it is much thicker in texture than other I have used. It has a minty flavor but it, like the mouthwash, has a little bit of bitterness to it. I got used to it really fast, so if I can handle it, you can too! Also, because the texture is thick, it really stays put on your teeth while you brush, which I think would help quite a bit in whitening. With other toothpastes, I have felt like it kind of vanishes after a little bit but this toothpaste works great all the way through brushing. I have also noticed my breath feels fresh for a long time after brushing. I don't feel like I have bad breath in the middle of the day, it stays fresh until I brush again before bed. 

The toothbrush is also a little different than what I was used to. The first time I used it I was a little shocked by how it felt. It has the rubber pieces in the center, and you wouldn't think it would make a difference but it feels way different from a normal brush the first time you use it! You could feel the rubber across your teeth and I felt like I had to brush for longer than I normally do because the rubber pieces felt big, like maybe they weren't scrubbing enough. But like the other products, I got used to it really fast and now I don't even notice the rubber. I also love one feature in particular on this toothbrush, it has a wonderful tongue scrubber on the back! It works really great and seems to have more texture than other brushes.

The white circles in the middle are the rubber pieces. 

My overall results with Colgate Optic White is exciting. At first, I didn't notice much. Over a week went by and I didn't notice anything but kept brushing and using the products. It has been about a month and my teeth are slowly getting whiter and whiter! I can't wait to keep using the products and see just how white my teeth will become! I especially love it because it is a product that whitens my teeth and it doesn't require anything extra from me. I am going to brush my teeth, so why not use this Colgate that will whiten while I brush? 

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Visit the Colgate® Optic White® website: http://bit.ly/UVoWWv
And the Influenster review page: http://bit.ly/154mB2X

I received these products for free from Influenster in return for my review. The products were free but the opinions are my own!

Cottonelle and the Clean Care Routine

This one is a little different for me. My latest sample and share with Crowdtap was for Cottonelle toilet paper and wipes! I know it sounds funny, but it is amazing how excited you can get over free toilet paper! It is nice to get something that you normally spend quite a bit of money on for free to try out. So for my sample I received an 18 pack of Cottonelle's new Clean Care toilet paper, two small 4-packs to share, and three tubs of their Fresh Care wipes (two to share, one for me). 

Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper

 Cottonelle Fresh Care wipes

My first impression was that toilet paper was toilet paper...always the same right? Well I guess not! I had been using some stuff I got for super cheap at Walgreens to tide me over until I found another good sale. I couldn't believe the difference in quality with Cottonelle! I found myself taking huge amounts of the paper because I was used to the cheap stuff that would just fall apart. Cottonelle is really thick and soft, and it has a great weave pattern that makes it so you don't need to use so much. I find myself going through the roll much slower, because it is so thick and of great quality compared to the other brands I had used before. 

Cottonelle is on the left, the weave pattern works great!

The wipes were the hard part for me. They are never something I had thought of using or even had a desire to try. Just a little too embarrassing I guess. After trying them, they do make me feel fresh and clean. They smell fantastic. I like to open the pack and just smell them! It is a very soft, floral smell. I wish I could get the scent in an air freshener! 

Overall, the wipes work great and do what they are supposed to do. I actually like to use them for a different purpose... I like to keep them in the kitchen because I use them when I have sticky hands and need to wipe them off quick. They work great because they don't leave much residue and have just the right amount of moisture. 

So Cottonelle has won me over. I was happily surprised by the quality their products, and I think I'll be spending a little extra money on my bathroom supplies from now on to get the product that I appreciate and know will last longer in the end. 

Thanks to Crowdtap and Cottonelle! Be sure to visit Cottonelle at: http://bit.ly/YICiuM

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I received these products for free through Crowdtap in return for my review. The products were free, but the thoughts are my own. :)

Woolite = Love for your clothes!

Have you ever tried Woolite detergent? I know how it is to be very brand loyal to your favorite detergent. I grew up always seeing my mom used Tide, so that is what I always used to prefer. However, I am starting to change my mind!

I was lucky to receive Woolite samples to share with my friends and family through Crowdtap! 

The first thing I noticed when I opened up a back of the Woolite detergent and poured it into my washer was the smell! I love the smell! It is a fresh, floral scent but I also enjoy it because it isn't too strong. I hate things that smell like too much cleaner or too strong of a perfume, but Woolite has just the right strength of scent. It makes my clothes smell wonderful, which makes me happy!

I used the Woolite on a load of bright colors to see if it would help to make the colors pop. My clothes came out of the washer looking bright, and fresh. Sometimes my clothes look a little washed out and faded, but Woolite makes the colors look new and bright! 

I am very excited to buy a bottle of Woolite to see how it works on my other clothes, such as dresses or my whites! I have one dress in particular that is a dark blue but looks really faded after just a short time, so I will be seeing if Woolite can give that dress a little love!

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Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil-Controlling Towelettes Will Do Wonders for Your Skin!

My latest Sugar 'n' Spice VoxBox from Influenster included the amazing Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil-Controlling Towelettes. Below is my video review of the product!

If you are unable to see my video, here is a little recap....

I currently was using Clean and Clear face wash, as well as using Pond's face towelettes at night to remove makeup or clean dirt and oil off my face. I like the Pond's, however they left a bit of residue on my skin and I would always have to wash my face afterwards. 

When I first opened the Dickinson's product I was overwhelmed by the smell of the towelette. I am assuming it is the smell of the witch hazel, but it is very strong and I would describe it as a bitter unpleasant alcohol smell. 

After rubbing the towelette across my face, I noticed how clean it felt. It did sting my skin a little bit, like alcohol does, but that doesn't really bother me. My face felt very clean, and unlike the Pond's, there was no feeling of residue at all! It was like it dried instantly and my face did not have any oil or dirt left on it. It felt very soft, moisturized and clean. 

These towelettes are made for on-the-go and I think they are perfect for that. I mentioned with the Pond's I felt like I had to wash my face afterwards, but with Dickinson's towelettes, there is no feeling of residue. They would be amazing for traveling or even at work for a little refresher. The moisture dries so fast, it is like a quick little wash and burst of clean!

I have since gotten much more used to the smell of the towelettes. I would still say that it isn't the best smell, compared to other products, but it is tolerable. I love how the product makes my face feel, so I can deal with the smell. 

I love this product is natural, does great things for my skin and makes me feel clean and refreshed! I will be sure to keep a few of these in my purse for when I'm on the go!

Visit Dickinson's website here: http://bit.ly/YkN6dg

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I received this product to test and review from Influenster. The product was free but the opinions are my own!

Old Navy Tees are Perfect for Summer!

I was so excited to hear that I was selected for another Old Navy sample and share! This time it was for Old Navy Best Tees, allowing me and a friend to pick out two each! I have a little bit of experience with Old Navy tees. Last year I bought two in the v-neck style just before summer started. They were some of my favorite tees for the season but they seemed to stretch out a little as time went on. I was really interested to see how the tees felt and looked this year!

I took my sister with me for this shopping trip because she has lots of nice dressy clothing but could really use some simple tees for everyday use. We went early in the day, around 11 o'clock. The store was full of bright, summer colored clothing and I noticed a ton of other styles of shirts and dresses that I would love to get! The manager told us that we were able to pick from the styles on two of the tables in the store for our sample and share. The first table had the v-necks (like I had purchased last year), as well as some cute longer sleeve styles with stripes. I was immediately drawn to the shirts with stripes because I like to have a little pattern to my clothes if possible. Anything to dress it up a little bit is perfect for me.

So many choices!

The other table that we were able to choose shirts from had many different swoop neck tees, mostly in the main primary colors. I grabbed a few to try on because I usually stay away from swoop necks but wanted to see how they look on me.

After gathering arm fulls of clothing each, we headed to the fitting room! I was really impressed in the material that all of the tees were made from. It is very soft, and really comfortable. I have really sensitive skin and sometimes clothing rubs and starts to itch and bother me after a while but it was really obvious that Old Navy's tees wouldn't do that. The quality of their material for the tees was really high!

This is the softest shirt ever!

I have had no problem finding Old Navy clothes that I love on previous shopping trips, but for this trip it was a little different. My sister and I both had problems finding tees that fit us properly. I have a larger chest but skinny waist, so a lot of the shirts looked stretched out over the front of me. I tried on a large to start with (which is what size my tees were from last year) and the shoulders seemed way too big. I ended up settling with a size small in the one style because it was the only one that fit with the right proportions. I also had a big problem with the v-necks being really baggy up top. And like I said, I have a big chest, so how baggy is the top on other women? It just seemed really loose and I didn't want to worry about bending over and having the whole world see down my shirt!

A little baggy up top.

My sister is really thin but tall, so she had a problem with the shirts clinging to her, to make her look too skinny. She also noticed that the sizes ranged so much from one to the other. The two shirts she ended up choosing were the same style but one was a medium and the other was an extra-small. I was a little shocked that the sizes varied that much! We had to keep trying each size, in each color, because we couldn't find any real consistency in the sizes.

The one shirt that really fit me perfectly was the longer sleeved striped style that I chose to purchase. I love the way it fits, it has just the right amount of stretch and it isn't too tight. It is perfect for lounging around the house! I also like that it has a little bit of a baseball look to it…very sporty! I am sure this will be one of my go-to shirts when I am looking for something cute but comfy! I also learned my previous opinion of swoop necks not fitting me properly was wrong. I love the blue swoop neck that I chose. The color is the perfect, bright shade of blue and it looks so great with a pair of jeans!

Love the style of this top!

One of my sister's favorites!

So overall, I would summarize by saying Old Navy has really great quality tees, with lots of cute colors and styles. The sizes do seem to range a lot so just take the time to try on each one to find the one that fits you best! :) I am really happy with the styles I chose and can’t wait to go back and shop some more!

A day of fun shopping!

EBOOST is the Healthy Option for Energy!

I was lucky enough to be able to sample EBOOST natural energy supplement with my Influenster Holiday VoxBox. The sample they sent me was 'Pink Lemonade', which was even more exciting because everyone loves the taste of lemonade! I have tried Crystal Light lemonade flavors before and although they were good, they weren't amazing. It always just had a little bit of a fake lemonade taste to it. I immediately liked this product more than others on the market because it's ingredients are completely natural!

The EBOOST comes in a little packet, that you simple rip open and then poor the contents into a glass of cold water. It mixed very quickly, and didn't have an overwhelming powdery taste to it like other drinks. There was a small bit of foam at the top of the glass, which was pretty unappealing to me. I wish it had appeared totally clear, like it was just a flavored water or like real lemonade, without the foam. 

The taste of the drink was surprisingly good. It was sweet and tart like lemonade but didn't taste like a fake powdery drink. The flavor was tasty, although I wouldn't say it is as good as a fresh glass of lemonade! However, it was very easy to drink, and I would have no problem drinking it again in the future. 

I should mention that I am on some medication that does not allow me to have caffeine  so for that reason I was a little hesitant to drink the entire glass of this because I didn't want to feel jittery. I let my dad drink the majority of the glass, and he gave me his opinion. He said the flavor was very good, and he drank the entire glass in no time! About five minutes after drinking it he said he did feel energized, like he needed to be out hiking or exercising. I guess it really does give you energy! He was pacing the house for hours, saying how he needed to get out and do something. LOL! 

So overall, this drink really does boost your energy level and it tastes great at the same time! I wouldn't recommend taking this if you are just sitting around the house, or you will end up like my dad with all that energy and no where to go! I can imagine if you drank this right before a workout,  you would probably  burn so many more calories! I would also drink this halfway through my day of work, it would give me the little boost I needed to finish the day! And it is great because it is all natural, meaning you don't have to worry about crashing in a few hours like you do with energy drinks or sugar!

For more info please visit the EBOOST website: http://bit.ly/WrjF6M
and EBOOST's Influenster page: http://bit.ly/VQQ87d

Thanks so much to Influenster and EBOOST!

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Disclaimer: I received this product for free through Influenster in return for this review, however the opinions are my own.