Silk Almondmilk Protein+Fiber Review

Our family got to try a free half gallon of Silk Almondmilk Protein+Fiber from Kroger because I am a BzzAgent. We first tried it out with the baby because he has been battling constipation issues and we thought it might have been related to dairy products. Almondmilk has 5 grams of fiber per serving, so we really hoped it would help his belly. Although he really seemed to like how it tasted, it didn't seem to have any effect on his digestive system. 

Next, I thought I'd try it out on our 5 year old son. He's a really picky child so I added chocolate powder to his Almondmilk. Check out this video for his reaction:

I think that if I wanted to make this a daily part of his routine, he would easily get use to it. Although his reaction seems bad, I know him well enough to know that this is something he could adjust to.

Next I asked my husband if he'd be brave enough to do an on-the-spot review. He graciously did this for me and here is his reaction:

I'll be honest, at first, I was just too afraid to try it. The texture seemed thick to me. I normally drink 1% milk, so it was a big change. I tried a drink when no one else was looking. To my surprise it really wasn't bad! It was a little thicker than I'm used to, but it had a slightly sweet taste that made it okay for me. If I had issues with dairy products, this drink would be my next preference. The price is comparable to other non-dairy types of milk and you can almost always find a good sale or a coupon; or even better, both!

I didn't think about it until all of the Almondmilk was gone, but I think it would've been a great addition to smoothies. I've also read other reviews where people used it for baking. What a great idea! 

Here are some awesome benefits from Silk Almondmilk Protein+Fiber:

• Packs 5g of protein, 5g of fiber and 100 calories or less per serving
• Provides 50% more calcium than dairy milk*
• May help keep you feeling full (increasing protein and fiber in your diet can help promote satiety!)
• Enjoy Silk^® Protein+Fiber Almondmilk anywhere you’d use your favorite milk — over cereal, in smoothies or straight up in a glass

*45% DV calcium versus 30% DV in dairy milk. USDA National Nutrient Database for Std. Ref, Release 26. Data consistent with typical 2% dairy milk.

If you have tried Almondmilk, let me know what you think about it! Do you just drink it as 

you would dairy milk? Or do you use it for smoothies, milkshakes, and baking?

Be blessed my friends!

New Pink Peony & Rose Oil Tone Body Wash Review

I got to try the new Pink Peony & Rose Oil Tone Body Wash for free because I'm a BzzAgent. This is by far one of my favorite products that I have received through BzzAgent. If you read my last post then you would know that I just got home from spending several weeks in Florida with my parents. I split the drive home into two days. By the time I got home, the first thing I wanted to do after unloading the van, was to take a shower. My Pink Peony & Rose Oil body wash was waiting for me. It lathered up so well and left my skin feeling so clean and soft. My favorite part though was the scent. I couldn't get enough of it! After cleaning my skin, I just couldn't stop sniffing the loofah. It made me feel as if I were at a spa getting pampered. Pink Peony & Rose Oil Tone Body Wash left me feeling nice and clean, but was delicate enough that it didn't bother parts of my skin that was sunburned. I highly recommend this product to anyone who loves feeling pampered!

Weekend Review

Now that we are settled in our new home, I'd like to get back to reviewing a product with you each week. Most of the time these are products that I received for free for being a BzzAgent. If you don't know about BzzAgent, you must check it out! I have been a member for several years and have received hundreds of dollars in free products just for giving my honest feedback and sharing my opinion with people like you. To learn more about becoming a BzzAgent yourself, just click HERE! It's completely free and it's so exciting! Just be sure to do your part by spreading the word and answering surveys and you should get some free products too in no time.

So here's my latest goody that came in the mail. It's COVERGIRL & Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Foundation and COVERGIRL & Olay Pressed Powder. I also received a packet full of $2 off coupons. If you are one of my local friends and would like one (or a few), just let me know. I am happy to share!

 
I was so excited because I love using foundation and pressed powder with my makeup routine, but it's been a really long time since I've tried anything new. Once you find something that matches your skin tone, it can be scary trying to switch brands. I have fair skin, but wouldn't consider myself to be pasty. The full-size sample of foundation that I received is #125 buff beige. The pressed powder is #320 fair/light. They were both a PERFECT match for my skin, so much so, that I could barely tell that I had anything on. That's the whole goal right?

Here's an up close picture of my skin before applying anything (except my daily lotion which is also something I got for free for being a BzzAgent).

Yikes! I do not like the me with no makeup!

You probably really don't need to use as much as I did here, but this is how I normally apply my foundation, so I just stuck with the normal routine. I dot all of these areas and then gently rub it in, beginning with my forehead and moving down to the top of my neck.

It's nice and fluffy, so it goes on really smooth and evens out well.

Here I am with only the foundation and pressed powder. No other makeup just yet. 

Wow! What a major difference this made in my skin. It feels so much softer and check out how much it hides a lot of my sun spots and wrinkles. I'm impressed!

And here I am with a little bit of makeup. I've added eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, light blush and light lipstick. 

Also had to add one final picture to show you that I do have hair; it's just pulled back! 

Finished product...a happier me! I do believe I have found a new favorite brand of foundation and pressed powder! Here are the side by side comparisons. The first is just lotion. The second is only the foundation and powder. And the third is the finished product, with makeup and all!

 Be blessed my friends!

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition

I am a BzzAgent and I LOVE it! I get to try all kinds of cool products and coupons and all I have to do is share my honest opinion with the panel and other people. If you want to learn more about becoming a BzzAgent, just click HERE. The latest product that I got to test out was Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition shampoo and conditioner.

Here is a picture of the kit that came in the mail:

As you can see, I got two full size bottles! I was SO excited. I have to admit that prior to this campaign, I was using generic shampoo and conditioner. We're trying to save money and I've found that the store brand isn't much different than the brand names. After trying Garnier Fructis, I might have just changed my mind. One of my favorite things about this product is the smell. It smells wonderful! It's like a green apple scent. Yummy! I also have to say that after just a couple of days, my hair was noticeably softer. I also noticed something that others might not notice, and that is the different shapes in the bottles. For people with my mom who have poor eyesight, I think it would be a great help to have the shampoo and conditioner bottles shaped differently. This way you can just feel the bottles instead of having to read which one is which.

I have very fine hair. I love that this product doesn't weigh my hair down, but you have to rinse very well after using the conditioner because it goes on pretty thick. The only negative I have is that after using the product for about a month, I feel like I need a change. This is a problem that I have yet to solved though. Because of my fine hair, I just have to change it up for a bit. Even though I'll change it for now, I do plan to come back to the triple nutrition. Maybe the BzzAgent sight will have something else for me to try that will solve this problem!  ;0)  I give Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition 4 out of 5 stars!

Children's Claritin Review

I recently received Children's Claritin as a part of a BzzCampaign. (If you'd like to learn more about being a Bzz Agent like I am, just go to www.bzzagent.com). I was anxious to try this allergy medicine on my tween son because he's always sneezing and clearing his throat with this snorting sound that makes him sound like a pig.

Getting him to take the medicine was no different than any other liquid medication. He hated the taste...but that's normal for my son. I loved that this medicine was active for 24 hours, so it's not something you have to try to remember to give them every few hours or so. Initially, I didn't really feel like the Claritin was working. I had my son take it 3 straight days in a row. I still didn't feel like it had done much because he was still sneezing a lot. However, when he stopped taking the medicine, he sneezed  lot more and that pig sound that I must have forgotten about, had come back.

My husband started dealing with allergy issues, so he decided to take the adult dosage (which is the same for children ages 6+) of the Children's Claritin. He said that the flavor wasn't bad, however, he didn't notice much of a change in his allergy symptoms after taking the medicine a couple of days in a row.

Overall, I would give this medicine about a 3 out of 5. It seems to work okay, but not as well as I would've expected from a major brand name such as Claritin.