Glade Expressions Campaign for BzzAgent

I recently got chosen to participate in the Glade Expressions campaign from BzzAgent!  If you aren't familiar with BzzAgent, it is social marketing company that allows you to test out products and then give your honest opinion on social networking sites as well as face to face encounters. I highly recommend checking them out if you have not already done so.

I was sent coupons that I could use to go to the store and pick up two free items in the new Glade Expressions Collection!    I was able to pick up both a Fragrance Mist and an Oil Diffuser.

Both of these items come in a variety of scents.  I chose "Cotton and Italian Mandarin" for my Fragrance Mist and "Lavender and Juniper Berry" for my Oil Diffuser.

The Fragrance Mist container is a nice shape and looks sleek sitting on a shelf or table.  Much nicer looking then the usual aerosol can.  The Fragrance Mist container is reusable; when the bottle of scent is empty, you simple twist off the bottom and replace the scent bottle.  Very easy.  The cotton scent I chose was very pleasing and not at all overpowering.  I really do like this product and would definitely repurchase if I was in need of a fragrance mist.

The Oil Diffuser was also easy to use.  There is a bottle of scented oil that you simply unscrew and snap in a piece that acts as a wick, to pick up and distribute the scent.  I originally placed this in my living room, but was not able to smell any scent.  I thought the room may have been too large and that perhaps, this product was designed for a smaller space.  A couple of days later, I placed it in my bathroom.  The next day I tested it out.  I could kind of smell it, but it was very faint.   I still have it in my bathroom, but to be honest, I really can't tell that it's there.  Perhaps a different scent might make a difference.  I will point out that the day after I put it in the bathroom, boyfriend commented that he "really liked the smell of whatever I put in the bathroom" and "it smelled much better then the nasty candle I was burning".  So it wasn't a complete fail.  The nasty candle I was burning, by the way, was a peppermint mocha candle from Bath and Body Works, one of my personal favorites.  Differing views make for a never boring relationship!

Also included in my BzzKit, was a book of coupons to share with friends and family for savings off of the two Glade Expressions products.  There were coupons for $4 off the Oil Diffuser and $2 off the Fragrance Mist.

I picked up my free items at my local Kroger, but you can also purchase them at Walmart.  The Oil Diffuser cost $6.49 and the Fragrance Mist cost $8.29.  The refills, of course, cost less.

Check out my video review on YouTube!

GIVEAWAY ~ CRAVEBOX (RESOLUTIONS)

I am pretty excited because I have 2 Craveboxes to give away!  These boxes are the Resolutions Boxes that Cravebox was selling the beginning of January.

I received these boxes directly from Cravebox after entering My Resolutions Cravebox Blog Post into a blogger contest they were hosting.  My blog was chosen, and then Cravebox sent me the boxes to give away to 2 lucky subscribers!

Watch the video for rules and ways to enter!

Watch my original unboxing video to see all the items in the box which is valued at about $63!  My box was originally missing the full sized Mary Kay Eye Cream ($40 value), but Cravebox sent out a replacement to me right away.

Contest rules are easy:

1.  Be a follower of this blog and then leave a comment stating you want to be entered into the giveaway OR

     be a subscriber on my YouTube Channel and comment on the  contest video. .  

    ***Of course you can subscribe both places and get 2 entries!

2.  Bonus entry for "LIKING" my Facebook Page and leaving a comment that you would like to enter

3.  Bonus entry for following me on Twitter and leaving a comment on my feed that you would like to enter. 

         ***Up to 4 entries, but you MUST be either a YouTube or Blog subscriber first*** 

4.  Contest ends 10PM EST on Sunday, February 17...right after WALKING DEAD!

5.  I will notify the winners by the next day and then you will have 24 hours to respond with your mailing 

     address to claim your prize!

6.  The boxes will be mailed to you within 48 hours.  The 2 winners will enjoy their prizes!

***This is for US residents only.  Food/soda items in the box make international shipping difficult.***

Milani's 30 Shades in 30 Days Giveaway

Milani has a fantastic giveaway going on right now until February 20!  It is their 30 Shades in 30 Days Giveaway.  They are giving away 100 tubes, each day, of their new Color Statement Lipstick...and they are doing this for 30 days!  They pick a new color everyday, and you can enter to win one of them.  They are posting the color of the day on their Facebook page.

I entered for a couple of the colors and actually won!

I was pretty thrilled, as you can imagine.  I mean who doesn't want to receive a free lipstick?  I love Milani Cosmetics and only recently discovered them last year.  Some items are go to's for me.  I thought I would share the contest and hopefully some of you can win too.  Good luck!

Ipsy Bag for January 2013

Ipsy has quickly become my favorite subscription service.  You receive 5 products (many full size) inside a really cute cosmetic bag for only $10 per month.  It's a great deal!  I have been a subscriber for 3 months now and look forward to receiving my bag each month.

January's theme was "A True Stare Will Always Shine" and included 5 items and a bag!

The first item was the Tuscan Blood Orange Body Lotion from Pacifica.  (Their website was having issues, so I couldn't link it, but it's www.pacificaperfume.com).This was my favorite item in the bag.  I used it on my dry legs and it was very moisturizing and smells absolutely amazing! This is something I would definitely repurchase!  It was a generous sample size at 2.5 fluid ounces.

Next up was a polish from Nailtini in Bloody Mary.  This is a great true tomato red color.  My pictures unfortunately make it look more coral, but it IS tomato red.  I liked the color and formula a lot, just wasn't such a fan of the thin brush.  It was kind of a pain to apply.  This was a full sized product.

Next up was a Spray & Play Volumizing spray from Sexy Hair.  This was fine, I just prefer my Oscar BlandiTexture and & Volume Spray.  I liked the sample size though ,it was 1.5 ounces.  Perfect to throw in your purse and go. 

Next up was a nice surprise, it was a brush from SOHO.  You could have received either an eyeliner, concealer or crease brush.  I received the crease brush.  I haven't used this particular brush yet because I had JUST received a new Michael Marcus crease brush in my Little Black Bag last month, but am looking forward to testing it out.  This was a full sized item.

Last item in the bag was a very generous sample of Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil.  This oil can be used to soften  dry skin on your face or body and can also be used to soften your hair.  I haven't tested this out yet, but was excited to receive it because I had been hearing great things about it.  Sample size was .17 fluid ounces.

Last up was the bag itself.  It was a basic charcoal gray color and size, but look how cute the interior is!

Another great bag from IPSY.  Looking forward to next month.  I'm sure it will be Oscar themed...

Check out my unboxing and first impressions!

Liberte Yogurt Campaign for BzzAgent

I recently signed up for BzzAgent.  If you haven't already checked them out, you need to do so ASAP!  BzzAgent is a social marketing company that allows you to test out products and provide feedback on your social networking channels.  When you sign up, they ask you to take several surveys to gage your likes, dislikes and demographics.  Then, when a campaign matches you, they email to ask if you would like to participate.  Upon acceptance of a campaign, you will receive a BzzAgent kit that consists of the product you will be trying out and coupons to pass out to you friends for them to try the product at reduced cost.  All you have to do as a BzzAgent, is provide an honest review and "buzz" about it on your social networking sites.  I use my YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Blog to let my followers know about my campaigns.  My first campaign was for Liberte Yogurt.

I had never heard of Liberte Yogurt before being chosen for this campaign, but I do kind of like yogurt, so I thought I had nothing to lose.  I do admit, I wasn't a huge fan of Greek style yogurt.  I had recently tried another brand and didn't like it at all, so I went in with low expectations.

I received my BzzAgent kit in the mail and I was pretty excited.  Here's my YouTube first impressions!

They gave me coupons to receive 9 free containers of either their Greek or Mediterranee style yogurts, as well as @10 BOGO (buy one get one free) coupons to give to friends.  My first outing I picked up 5 different flavors in a combination of both styles, to try them both out.  My first flavor tried was the coconut Mediterranee and it was nothing short of delicious!  It was rich and creamy, kind of like custard.  It had none of the chalky aftertaste that I had experienced previously with Greek yogurt. I seriously ate the whole container in like 60 seconds.  It was so yummy!

I went to work the next day and told my team about this brand, and not surprising, none of them had heard of it either.  I gave out the coupons to them and several went out and picked some up for lunch that day.  The decision was unanimous...everyone loved it!  I had boyfriend try one the next day and he liked it a lot too.

I have since used up the other 4 free coupons that  I received and have since bought more.  It is now easily my yogurt of choice.  I am a fan and will continue to eat it up!

It's been a couple weeks since I received my BzzKit....  I went into the work department fridge yesterday and saw there were 3 containers of Liberte Yogurt that weren't mine.  Apparently the ladies that tried it out are still eating it.  Looks like several fans were made! I would say my first campaign was quite the success!  Til the next one...