My First Vocalpoint RSVP Party

My First Vocalpoint RSVP party was a huge success! I was blown away with the generous party package I was sent!

The Party kit was loaded with generous full size and samples of a variety of wonderful products: COVERGIRL Outlast Nail Gloss, Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant, COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara, Crest 3D White Artic Fresh toothpaste and samples of Pantene Expert Keratin Repair, Pantene Expert Age Defy shampoo and conditioner and Olay Ultra Moisture Body wash and Puffs Ulta Soft & Strong tissue. We were also supplied with cute purple gift bags and lime green filler.

 

As a host I was given full size Pantene Expert Age Defy thickening treatment, Olay Regenerist micro-sculpting eye cream & lash duo and Olay Regenerist micro-sculpting cream. All wonderful products that perform well to make me look younger!

 

We had a wonderful time sharing and sampling the products. “The Two Truths and A Lie” game was a huge hit. Vocal Point supplied everything needed for an awesome party! All I had to do was provide the refreshments!

 

This party was an excellent way for me to show my love the products that I was familiar with and use on a regular basis. Crest 3D White, Secret  Clinical Strength, Pantene Expert hair products, COVERGIRL products and OLAY products. I have been using Olay for 30 years and continue to use it. I love their Regenerist Line of products. I was proud to share how well all these products work for me and excited to be able to give them to my guest.

 

None of my guests had used the Secret Clinical Strength but they all new that stress sweat was different than other sweat. The Two Truths and Lie game was very entertaining and informative. Everyone enjoyed this Vocalpoint RSVP Party. I was honored to be chosen as a host.

I set up a nice display with the products and recent magazine adds that depicted those products! #BeautyMagic

Exciting Cottonelle Clean Crew Sampling Program

I am a member of Crowdtap’s Clean Crew and was super excited to be chosen to participate in their exclusive Cottonelle Care Routine sampling opportunity! I received a HUGE box in the mail that included an 18 pack of Cottonelle Clean Care Toilet Paper and a tub of Cottonelle Fresh Care Wipes as well as (2) Cottonelle Clean Care 4 Packs of Toilet Paper and (2) tubs of flushable wipes.

The point of this Sample Share was to “Test Our Clean Logic” and ” Spread The Clean”. There are many thing you wouldn’t wash or clean without water so why would you use only dry toilet paper after you use the bathroom, to get you backside clean? With this sampling and corresponding campaign, “Cottonelle is out to prove that nothing can be properly claned without the combinaton of cloth and water.” They asked for our help to spread the word.

I decided to spread the word duing a get together with 11 friends and family members. I love any excuse to entertain. We started out with refreshments. When everyone was done eating, I passed around a roll of Cottonelle Clean Care Toilet paper and told all the guests to “Tear off what you think you will need”….this got a big laugh out of everyone. Then I passed out styrofoam plates that I had spread ” a lump” of some melted Health chocolate chips and Reeses peanut butter candy on. (It looked disgusting) Then I passed around a tub of the Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Wipes. I asked then, “What would you use to clean up that mess?” The answers were interesting, some said they would use dry first followed by wet wipes, others said they would use just Wet, others said dry followed by wet, followed by dry to finish. I told them to proceed to clean the plates. . Everyone was impressed by the quality of the Toilet paper and how easy it was to clean the “mess” up using the combination of wet and dry. I told them that was to demostrate how, nothing leaves our toosh feeling cleaner and fresher that Cottonelle Fresh Care Wipes in combination with Cottonelle Clean Care Toilet Paper!

I then let my daughter draw names to win the 4 pack of Toilet paper and wipe combo. My two friends that won were very EXCITED!  This Sampling was a huge success!

Join me at Crowdtap for awesome opportunities like this to engage with brands!

Keurig Vue 500

I was so EXCITED to be chosen to host a Keurig Vue Party and received the Keurig Vue 500 to demostrate to my family and friends how it works. The Keurig Vue brews, HOTTER, STRONGER and BIGGER!  It is really cool because it brews favorite beverages  in less than 1 minute.

The touchscreen is easy to use and “Custom Brewing Technology” lets you brew regular or strong to suit your taste

It can brew sizes from 4 oz. up to a full-size 16-oz. travel mug; with 60-oz. water reservoir!

The revolutionary Keurig Vue delivers more, gourmet quality beverages from a quality made, attractive machine. I highly recommend it. It is easy to use and performs flawlessly!

(V500 Features: -Black & white touch screen allows you to easily select and
customize the settings. Brews in under 1 minute.-Customize your own temperature
and strength to ensure your coffee is just the way you like it.-Removable water
reservoir makes refilling and cleaning a cinch.-Large capacity, Removable 60 oz.
water reservoir with easy fill, flip-top lid.-Variable brew size choices between
4 and 16 oz.-Enjoy beverages hot, frothy café style or brew over ice.-Removable
drip tray.-Cord Storage.)

OLIA Garnier The PERFECT Hair Color For Me!

I can’t say enough good things about the Garnier Olia permanent hair color! It was such a nice change and improvement over what I had been using to color my hair.

 

“Unlike traditional haircolor, Garnier Olia Oil Powered Permanent Hair Color uses an exclusive 60% oil blend with natural flower oils in the colorant. The unique oil-based formula propels colorants deep into the hair without ammonia for pure, vivid, long-lasting color. Garnier Olia Oil Powered Permanent Hair Color achieves maximum color performance while the oils help reverse roughness and dullness, visibly improving and restoring hair.”

 

~The FIRST thing I noticed was the pleasant, refreshing fragrance, there was zero ammonia or chemical odor.

 

~The SECOND thing I noticed was how gentle it was to my scalp. I have an area of psoriasis on the back of my scalp that gets irritated when I color my hair, in fact as soon as past hair color touched it, it immediately starts burning. Olia is so gentle that I had no discomfort during or after the application!

 

~ The THIRD thing was how soft, shiny, vibrant and true to life the color was. I will be using Olia the next time I color my hair and highly recommend it!

 

The application process was simple and easy. The developer and colorant mixed up easily in the cute mixing jar. The color was creamy and thick enough to not drip. I applied it to my roots first for 20 minutes as directed and then applied it to the rest of my hair for 20 minutes. Then I massaged and rinsed thoroughly and applied the After Color Conditioner that had an amazing fragrance. My hair felt different immediately after I was done, almost like it was coated with a protective layer. When it dried it felt normal as though the oil had been absorbed.

 

I was very pleased with the coloring process and the results. I used the 7.0 Dark Blonde. It was true to the color on the package. It left my hair softer, shinier and provided 100% gray coverage and was long lasting. I am a huge FAN! I was able to try this through a Bzzagent Campaign! #GotItFree

 

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Garnier Skin Renewal Dark Spot Peel Result are Impressive

I was very excited to get invited into the Garnier Skin Renewal Dark Spot Peel BzzAgent Campaign. My complexion has become worse over the years with dark spots and discoloration.

I am impressed with Garnier Skin Renewal Dark Spot Peel. I have been using it at night on clean, dry skin, applying a small amount before I go to bed. I have seen an improvement not only on dark spots but my overall complexion is brighter and clearer. I had dark spots on my chin, cheeks and forehead and it has lightened them. It works well with my Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew daily regenerating moisture lotion with SPF 15 that I apply in the morning.

Garnier Skin Renewal Dark Spot Peel goes on silky smooth and silky. There were a few times that I noticed the skin around my hairline became drier than normal after applying the Garnier Skin Renewal Dark Spot Peel, but I just avoided that area the next night and it cleared up. I like how light this feels on my skin. After applying it absorbs very quickly. Leaving it on all night and waking up to results is great! I saw immediate results the first night I used it! My skin felt smooth and moisturized. After the first week my overall complexion improved and with continued use spots, scarring and pore size were reduced.

I am very pleased with the overall results using this unique overnight leave on exfoliating peel! This has become another Garnier product that I am a fan of and highly recommend! #GotItFree

Cafe Escapes The Perfect Everyday Treat

With Café Escapes anyone can consistently brew coffee house quality beverages without the expense. I love starting and ending my day with a hot beverage. There is something very comforting about this ritual. The warmth of the beverage, the aroma and decadent taste of Café Escape’s is something I can afford to indulge in. There are enough varieties that I never get bored. Since there is no grinding, mixing or cleanup, Café Escapes K-cups are convenient. That is something I really appreciate when I am looking for a sweet indulgence.

Green Mountain is leader in specialty coffees and single cup brews. They are the makers of Café Escapes. Café Escapes comes in 7 very distinct flavors with one thing in common, they all have rich and satisfying flavor and are under 70 Calories each. Since Café Escapes is brewed within the individual K-Cups no residual flavor is left behind to interact or spoil the flavor of the next cup you brew. The airtight K-Cups assure an exceptionally fresh cup every time.

I am just getting over a bad cold.  Café Escapes Chai Latte’s aromatic blend has really hit the spot when nothing else tasted good. It contains cinnamon and black tea, both are believed to have health benefits. I always sip tea when I have a sore throat. This is something I have been doing for years the addition of spices makes it very flavorful! Nothing than curling up in my warm housecoat with the latest issue of Country Living or perusing my Spring Gardening Catalogs.

Café Escapes Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa is creamy, dreamy smooth chocolate flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. Great with or without marshmallows! Perfect before bedtime to ensure a goodnight’s rest.

Café Escapes Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa ~ If given the choice, I usually choose Milk chocolate over Dark, because I don’t care for the bitterness that sometimes accompanies dark chocolate. There are several brands of dark chocolate that I do enjoy because the chocolate is such high quality and perfectly balanced. I found the Café Escapes Dark Chocolate to be decadent and surprisingly good.

Café Mocha ~ This became one of my favorites for an afternoon pick me up. I often crave a chocolate treat in the afternoons and the Café Mocha had a wonderfully balanced combination of chocolate and quality coffee!

Café Vanilla ~ Such a comforting brew, I love the aroma and taste of this. It is the perfect dessert brew. I like to serve it with my Pecan Tassies. I enjoy fixing a cup of this and sipping it outside on the porch on sunny mornings!

Café Caramel ~ I saved the best for last. This is truly is a decadent yummy treat. I am a huge fan of anything caramel. Each cup I brew is anticipated and a treat. Café Caramel satisfies me when I am craving for sweet and decadent. I love to be through with my chores and have a cup of Café Caramel while watching a favorite movie!

I appreciated being invited to the Cafe Escapes BzzCampaign! #GotItFree

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MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers are a BIG HIT!

I was pleased to be invited into the MorningStar Farms BzzCampaign. I love being a BzzAgent and getting to try products at no cost and having coupons to share with friends. I have enjoyed every variety of MorningStar Farms I tried! They were all easy to prepare, packed with nutrition and loaded with amazing taste and not what I expected from a veggie burger. The texture was good whether prepared stove top or in the microwave. I prepared the MorningStar Grillers Prime by heating them up stove top in a cast iron skillet. I served them with mushroom gravy. This was simply Fat Free Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup topped with Portabella mushrooms. With this meal we had Japanese style noodles and glazed steamed carrots. It was simple and quick to prepare and thoroughly enjoyed! The Grillers Prime have 39% less fat than Ground Beef and are 170 calories each One of my favorite MorningStar Veggie Burgers was the Spicy Black Bean Burger. It has 73% less fat than a beef burger, and only 120 calories! I fix this several ways and enjoy them several times a week and especially for Meatless Monday! I enjoy these on a bun with spinach instead of lettuce and without a bun. One of my favorite ways to eat them is on a bed of Crispy Corn’n Peppers seasoned with fresh Cilantro and topped with sharp cheddar cheese! The Spicy Black Bean Burgers have a terrific taste and I love seeing the black beans and corn and rice inside them! The Southwest flavor of these make them perfect for those type dishes, Taco’s, Fajitas, Quesadillas and southwest salads. The burgers come frozen and are packaged 4 to a box but conveniently have 2 packs of 2 inside. They make a convenient and quick meal and are an excellent way to eat healthier and add more vegetables in our diet. I highly recommend them. If you like Southwest flavors, I know the Spicy Black Bean Burger won’t disappoint! I have included photos of how I enjoyed MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers! I also created two Pinterest boards for those that like recipes and photos!

 

 

 

 

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Here are the Nutrition Facts on MorningStar Burgers from the BzzAgent site:

 

New Year, new you, better-for-you burgers

The theme of 2013 is options. You don’t have to settle for less-than-healthy beef burgers, and you certainly don’t have to settle for any old veggie burger. With MorningStar Farms®, eating meatless can be fresh and magical, and here’s a sample of how:

MorningStar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Burgers

With black beans, roasted corn, brown rice, and chili peppers, these burgers definitely have a whoa-that-was-good-now-give-me-some-more kick to them.

• 120 calories, 4g fiber, 11g protein and 73% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Burger (67g) contains 4g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (67g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MorningStar Farms® Garden Veggie Patties™

A yummy, hearty blend of mushrooms, water chestnuts, onion, carrots, green and red bell peppers, black olives, brown rice and rolled oats.

• 110 calories, 3g fiber, 10g protein and 74% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Garden Veggie Patties™ Veggie Burgers (67g) contain 3.5g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (67g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MorningStar Farms® Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers

Not only is this Italian-inspired veggie burger filled with onion, mushrooms, tomatoes and red peppers, it also has … wait for it … mozzarella and provolone cheese inside.

• 120 calories, 3g fiber, 10g protein, 61% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers (67g) contain 6g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (67g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MorningStar Farms® Grillers® Original

Every bite of this meatless masterpiece is chock-full of classic burger flavor.

• 130 calories, 15g protein, 57% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Grillers® Original (64g) contain 6g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (64g) containing 14g fat per serving.

MorningStar Farms® Grillers Prime® Veggie Burgers

It’s savory, a little smoky, best grilled and served on a bun, then topped with whatever makes your mouth water.

• 170 calories, 17g protein, 39% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Grillers Prime® Veggie Burgers (71g) contain 9g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (71g) containing 15g fat per serving.

MorningStar Farms® Mushroom Lover’s Burger

This burger balances button and portabella mushrooms with hints of onion, sweet red pepper and garlic perfectly.

• 110 calories, 7g protein, 59% less fat*

*MorningStar Farms® Mushroom Lover’s Burgers (64g) contain 6g fat per serving, compared with regular ground beef (64g) containing 14g fat per serving