Weight Watchers Ice Cream Review

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Hey everybody,

Today I wanted to stop by real quick to review Weight Watchers Ice Cream bars and novelties that I was lucky enough to receive free from Influenster. Now years ago I was a part of Weight Watchers and I have to say that I did have luck with their program. However they were just starting to introduce their own products into stores and ice cream wasn't one of them. Fast forward to today and they have several different ice cream products in stock. I was sent two coupons to try two free full sized items of my choice. I chose the English Toffee Crunch Bars (Points Plus Value:3) and the Snack Size Double Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Cones (Points Plus Value:2).

 

English Toffee Crunch Bar

The English Toffee Crunch Bars remind me of those Heath Ice Cream bars that I would get from the ice cream truck that used to come around the neighborhood. On the outside is a hard milk chocolate shell peppered with toffee pieces and inside is a delicious and creamy vanilla ice cream. For it being low in sugar and fat, I have to say that it was very decadent and I found it hard to just eat one.

Double Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Cone

The Double Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Cone puts you in the mind of a King Cone because of the chocolate topping with ice cream peeking through. I liked this one too but I did not care for the dark chocolate shavings or the caramel. They tasted a bit artificial to me but overall the vanilla ice cream and the cone with milk chocolate inside more than made up for it.

These items and many more retail for around $4-5 USD and can be found at your local Walmart and other grocery stores nationwide.


Disclaimer: I received these items complementary from Influenster for testing and review purposes. All opinions are mine and mine alone.

Kiss Nail Dress

Hey everybody. I'm back with a blog posting about Kiss Nail Dress. I received a pack of Kiss Nail Dress in my 2012 Holiday VoxBox and I was so excited because I always wanted to try these. Here is some information about Kiss Nail Dress.

Introducing Kiss® Nail Dress™, ultimate nail fashion for tips and toes! Just peel, apply, and shape for a manicure that lasts up to a week. On in minutes, off in seconds without remover. Nail Dress is available in 21 different styles, many of them featuring 3-dimensional jeweled designs. Check out Peplum, a deep silver 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. Add some pizzazz and use with imPRESS® Press-On Manicure™ by Broadway Nails for the ultimate DIY manicure. Nail Dress doesn’t dry out the way other polish strips can, so you can save them to use on your next 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.

Kiss 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!

The design that I received was "Baby Doll" which I would describe as a goldish nude color with gold "bubbles" or "dots" on top. The application part was easy and my only issue with applying them is that the file that was included in the pack was a bit rough and so after applying them my tips would snag on things because the filing was not done smoothly enough. Also when fitting the "stickers" on my nails, it was tough because I have wide nail beds and most of the sizes were too small. As for wearing them, well I was in love because even with showering and hand washing and even doing Itty's braids and my own hair, the nails stayed put. I would attribute that to using alcohol swabs to get rid of excess oils that may have been on my nails before applying them. The box guarantees that the Kiss Nail Dress will wear for 10 days but I had to take them off after about 4 days and here's why. I'm a correctional officer and when I was hired I signed an agreement that I would abide by the facility's dress code and when it comes to nails they have to be neutral or bare with no designs. So I was busted but I didn't get in trouble. Of course for the rest of my shift I felt a little self-conscious about it but it's okay. Taking them off was also easy except for one of my nails peeled when I removed the Nail Dress, so be aware of that. I would definitely wear them again and the price was right for these little gems for my nails.

For more information on the Kiss Nail Dress check out their website here. And be sure to look at other reviews from Influensters like myself by clicking here.

This a review for Kiss Nail Dress. I received these for testing purposes complementary from Influenster.

Holiday VoxBox '12

Hey everybody! Here I am again blogging about my Holiday VoxBox that I received from Influenster. If you like you can check out my YouTube video at the bottom of this blog for an unboxing video that I did. Anywho, on to what I received and my first thoughts on each thing.



1. Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal-I received Cherry Pistachio flavored oatmeal and honestly at first a was a little apprehensive because #1-I don't really like oatmeal and #2-I don't really go for pistachio flavored things except for Watergate Salad (but that's a post for another time). However, one late morning before getting ready for work I decided to try it and I have to say that I was impressed. I would say that it is "grown and sexy" oatmeal as opposed to the flavored oatmeal of my youth (coincidentally made by Quaker). There are real whole cherries in the oatmeal as well as pistachios and almonds. I will definitely be giving this another try to see if perhaps my palliate that once turned away oatmeal has changed.

2. NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine-The color that I got was Nude York City. At first look I was wary because for some reason nude colors have the tendency to make me look like Pookie from New Jack City, but this gloss is the exception to the rule because it is beautiful. It's not at all sticky on me which is a plus because one thing I hate is a sticky gloss because I have to worry with everything I eat sticking to my lips which is not cute. I want to check out other colors as soon as I can.

3. Kiss Nail Dress-I received the Kiss Nail Dress in Babydoll and it was love at first sight. I have always wanted to try stick on nail polish and my wish came true when I saw this in my VoxBox. I haven't been able to take these babies out for a test drive yet because I want to make sure I'm not disturbed when I apply them and I want to make sure I can put my hands through all their paces. Also I'm stoked to see if they go with my work uniform. Who says you can't be fabulous in uniform.

4. EBOOST-I received a pink lemonade flavored packet of EBOOST which was right on time as I have been looking for something to keep my energy and focus levels up since I work night shift and can't bring my old standby Red Bull because cans are not allowed in the facility where I work. I haven't tried it yet but I will soon and I will be sure to come back with a review when I do.

5. Goody QuikStyle Brush-I received the paddle style of this brush and I'm a little apphrensive about trying it. The reason why is because since being on my healthy hair journey, the one thing I have heard, read, and seen is that you don't brush wet hair and since I am transitioning to natural I want to preserve as much length as I can without pulling my hair out. However, in the sake of research and testing, I am going to make a sacrifice because I really want to try this brush out. It has microfiber bristles as well as regular plastic ones plus it promises to remove up to 30% water from hair as it is being styled, so I see a blowout coming and when I do it I will be posting a review and pictures on my hair blog which is Same Hair Different Head.

6. Sole Society-I received a $25 off coupon from Sole Society which sells the latest trends in shoes. I checked out the website and while I liked some of the shoes they had to offer, I couldn't help feeling as if I have seen almost the same styles on ShoeDazzle and JustFab. In fact I would lump Sole Society into the same category. Oh I will still be ordering something because Momma loves her shoes but I don't think it is something that I will do on a regular basis.

So there you have it. Everything that I received in my Holiday VoxBox was given to me complementary from Influenster for testing purposes. I hope you guys find this blog helpful and until next time be sure to check back for updated entries about the items discussed in this posting.

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Ferrero Rocher Golden Gifting Moment

Hello everyone. I wanted to take some time and talk about one of my favorite holiday treats and that is Ferrero Rocher. As an Influenster, I received a box of Ferrero Rocher and I wish I could capture the look on my face when I opened the box and saw them. If you are one of few who have not had a chance to experience them or have never heard of Ferrero Rocher, here is a brief description...

Ferrero Rocher® is a unique and delicious chocolate experience made by Italian chocolatier Ferrero, since 1982. The chocolates are a tempting combination of smooth chocolaty cream surrounding a whole hazelnut; within a delicate, crisp wafer. . . all enveloped in milk chocolate and finely chopped hazelnuts. The chocolates are individually wrapped in gold foil. Ferrero offers beautiful, premium gift boxes that make any moment truly golden! Ferrero Rocher® chocolates can be purchased at most grocery, drug and mass merchandiser stores.

One golden moment that I can remember is when I was a teenager looking in my stocking for my "stuffers" and finding five golden Ferrero Rochers. The excitement as I took a bite into what was the most delicious and decadent chocolate is a memory that I still hold to this day and that I plan on sharing with my family in their stockings for Christmas. 
These tasty treats are the perfect gift for anyone, though I should caution that if they have nut or dairy allergies, exercise great caution. They are also the perfect treat for any special gathering and it doesn't have to be a holiday to enjoy their goodness. Truth be told I enjoy them year round. 

To learn more about Ferrero Rocher USA feel free to check out their website: http://www.ferrerorocherusa.com/

This package of Ferrero Rocher was received complimentarily (for free) from Influenster for testing and review purposes.