Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Hair Products

I was at the store and I was walking around checking things out. Well, I came upon a display for Organix hair products. The first thing that caught my eye about these products is that there were coupons for $2.00 off of one product. The price is a little over $5.00 each, so I thought it was a good deal to get each bottle for around $3.00.  Since, I had never tried this brand before, I decided what the heck.  I needed some new shampoo and conditioner anyway. 

The first products that I picked up were the Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, Conditioner and the Anti-Breakage Serum.  Let me tell you that these smells so delicious!  So good you might want to eat it!  (I don't recommend anyone eating it!)  These products are safe for color treated hair and for all hair types. 

The description from the website states: 

Coconut Milk Shampoo is an exclusive blend of coconut milk to nourish your hair, while ultra whipped egg white proteins add strength and elasticity, along with weightless coconut oils to add hydration and balance. The luxuriously creamy, foaming, hydrating formula leaves your hair feeling clean, glowing, softly scented and super soft.

Coconut Milk Conditioner is an exclusive blend of coconut milk to nourish your hair, while ultra whipped egg white proteins add strength and elasticity, along with weightless coconut oils to add hydration and balance.  The luxuriously creamy, foaming, hydrating formula leaves your hair feeling clean, glowing, softly scented and super soft.

Organix Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum is unique formula which helps repair damaged hair and cuticles, and mend split ends and frizziness.  This totally indulgent blend of weightless coconut oil and silk and keratin proteins promotes longer hair by helping reduce everyday damage while adding strength and elasticity to weak and brittle hair.

They have other products, too, but those were the only three that were available at that particular store.  The other product names are:  

• Split End Mender
• Leave-In Nourishing Milk
• Weightless Styling Mousse 
• Styling Cream
• Instant Repair Treatment 

I did not get the prices for each one of those products because the store I was at did not have them in stock.  Please check with your local stores for prices and availability.  I'm sure they are reasonable since the products that I purchased were regularly priced a little over $5.00.  

I used this shampoo and conditioner already a couple of times.  The lather is really good, and the smell is to die for!  My hair tends to be on the dry side and a little frizzy.  I do believe that the products have made a little difference in the way my hair feels.  It seems to be softer and more tamed.  I would definitely recommend this shampoo and conditioner.  I'm not quite sure if the Anti-Breakage Serum has made a difference or not, yet.  Time will tell.  

If you would like more information about these products, then please visit the Oraganix Hair products website at www.organixhair.com

You can also visit the Organix Facebook page and "Like" them.        



BzzAgent Glade Expressions Campaign

I became a member of BzzAgent a couple of weeks ago.  BzzAgent as stated on their website is all about:  Connecting people and their favorite brands since 2001, BzzAgent is the leading social marketing company. What's that mean to you? We put products in the hands of hundreds of thousands of real consumers and help them share their opinions about them with friends and family via reviews, Facebook posts, photos and videos, blog posts and more. We wouldn't call ourselves heroes, but it's okay if you want to.  Basically, you go to www.BzzAgent.com and register. Once you are registered, you can fill out surveys so that they can try to pair you up with campaigns to fit your lifestyle.  Once you are chosen for campaigns, you will then get to try out new products for FREE!  As soon as I signed up, I was invited to participate in the Glade Expressions Collection campaign.  They sent me a booklet of coupons.  Two of the coupons were for me to get one Oil Diffuser Starter Kit for FREE, and one Fragrance Mist for FREE!  The other coupons in the book are for me to give to friend and family so they, too can enjoy the new Glade Expressions products at a discounted price.  One of the coupons is for $4.00 off the Oil Diffuser Starter Kit, and the other one is for $2.00 off of the Fragrance Mist. (*the coupons are no longer available since this campaign ended in late 2012 updated 04/11/13)

These new products come in four new fragrances.  The four fragrances and descriptions from the Glade Expressions Collection website are as follows: 

1. Cotton and Italian Mandarin - Open your home with the bright, breezy blend of cotton and sparkling citrus, honeydew and sandalwood.


2. Fuji Apple and Cardamon Spice - A ripe, spicy blend of sweet pears and crisp apple with a dash of cinnamon and clove that warms and invigorates.


3. Lavender and Juniper Berry - Lush lavender blends with fresh juniper berry, eucalyptus and rose to relax the senses and open your home.


4. Pineapple and Mangosteen -  Evoke a tropical paradise with the blend of freshly cut pineapples and hint of tangy mangosteen, creamy coconut and passionflower.​​​ 

 I tried to look for these at my local grocery store, but they did not have any in stock.  I asked if they would be getting some in some time soon, but they were uncertain.  I decided to try Walmart, and they did indeed have some in stock, but only in two of the four scents.  The two scents they had were:

• Pineapple and Mangosteen
• Cotton and Italian Mandarin

After repeatedly smelling both scents, I could not make up my mind because they both smelled so good!  I really loved the sweetness of the Pineapple and Mangosteen, but the freshness of the Cotton and Italian Mandarin really impressed me.  So, since I could not decide which scent to pick, I ended up buying one of each.  I purchased the Pineapple and Mangosteen in Oil Diffuser Starter Kit, and I purchased the Cotton and Italian Mandarin in the Fragrance Mist.  I figured I would give both scents a try.  My thoughts on that were to see if I liked both of them enough to purchase again.  I really did like both of the scents!  So, I will definitely be buying these Glade Expressions products again! 
 

The Pineapple and Mangosteen Oil Diffuser Starter Kit is really a great product.  You can put it just about anywhere and it blends with your decor.  I really liked that feature since I really do not want items standing out amongst everything else.  I chose to put it on one of my tables in the kitchen area.  The scent is strong enough to fill the room/area, and it lasts for quite a while.  The reason I liked this so much is because you do not have to tend to it like when you burn a candle.  The diffuser releases a combination of long-lasting fragrances, without the need for electricity.  You just set it up and let it do the rest! I will definitely be trying this in a couple of the other scents as soon as I can get back to the store.  That will probably be this week sometime.  The Cotton and Italian Mandarin Fragrance Mist was also a great product to use in my home.  It is such a fresh smelling scent it was good to use in my son's bathroom, the laundry room and my son wanted it to be used in his room.  He told me that he loved the smell.  It must be pretty good for a 13 yr old boy to say that!  Also, with this product, you just buy the refill and put it in the decorative holder.  This holder helps to release a longer-lasting, finer mist of fragrance by just squeezing it. There was just one thing with the mist that I did not care for too much and that is when you spray it, you can feel the wetness of it falling all over you.  It did not stay in the air for very long.  It basically all fell right to the surface or ground around you. 

My final conclusion about the two products that I was able to try for FREE was that I really did like them, and I will be purchasing them again.  I heard from someone that Target currently has a sale on the Fragrance Mist and if I use the $2.00 coupon, I can get it for FREE!  That is pretty awesome if you ask me! (*as stated previously, the coupons are no longer available since the campaign ended late in 2012 updated 4/12/13)  



For more information about the Glade Expressions Collection, please visit the Glade website!

For more information about BzzAgent, please visit the BzzAgent website!

Also, please visit and like the BzzAgent Facebook page!  This page is very upbeat and active.  You can gain a lot of information on this page, and interact with other members of BzzAgent!        

NEW Influenster Website launched!!!

Influenster has just launched it's new website.  Yippee!!  Yahoooo!!  There has been a lot of anticipation and excitement for the launch of a new page.  This new page is supposed to be bigger and better!  From what I can tell, it is going to be awesome!  The main problem right now though is the fact that there are "bugs" in the system that they are trying to correct.  So, yesterday, there were a lot of concerns on the Influenster Facebook page.  A lot of people could not get from page to page without getting an error page, but as of this morning (9/28/12), it looks as though most of us can login, navigate from page to page, and unlock badges!  Unlocking badges and other tasks is how you gain more "influence" to other trendsetters that are part of the program and increase your Influenster score (the score is a  new concept introduced on the new site).  I think that the scoring is a good thing because you can see how you compare to other Influensters.  So many people are always asking what they can do to get a VoxBox, and now, I guess they can complete tasks on the new site and increase their score!  That would be at least one suggestion if you feel that you are being over looked for VoxBoxes.  The new site also has a lot more activities to participate in, and I personally cannot wait until I can jump in and really make my mark.  Ever since I have been part of this program, I have thoroughly enjoyed it!  I've participated in two VoxBoxes so far, and I look forward to participating in many many more! 

 
For those of you who do not know, Influenster is (as stated on the website):  a free-to-join community of invited trendsetters who live to give opinions of products and experiences. Influenster creates links between brands and members to reward participation and influence future products. 

The definition of Influenster according to the site is as follows: 
An exclusive online community where tastemakers and trendsetters (such as yourself) come to share the latest and greatest news, places, products, and reviews with each other. 2. The hotspot you just bookmarked on your web browser that turns your social influence into sweet rewards.  So basically, Influenster is a place for culture junkies to come together and share their unique opinions of products and experiences. Active members of Influenster get exclusive access to deals, promotions, and swag from brands that thrive off the input (the good, the bad, and the ugly -- they just want to know what's up).

For more information of Influenster, please visit their page at www.influenster.com and find out what all the craze is about!  New users will have to request an invite.  There is a link on the home page to do that!   

Julep Nail Color - Sienna

So, I finally tried one of the colors in my introductory Julep box.  I posted a pic of the nail color bottle in a previous post:  http://thehouseofdiva.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-first-julep-box.html.  I did a quick job of polishing my nails last night in my very dim living room.  It wasn't until I put the lights on that I saw just how sparkly and iridescent this color is.  At first glance, it looks silver, but it really is a shimmery champagne/goldish color if you ask me.  I used two coats, and it wasn't too streaky.  I liked the fact that it dried pretty quick.  That is always a plus in my book because I don't have all the time in the world to sit around and wait for it to dry.  I took several pictures because it looks a bit different in different lighting.  I really like the color.  It stands out and is quite the eye catcher!  It will definitely be great for the up coming holiday season!  I think it is a color that I would wear again and again no matter what time of year it is! 

Please visit the Julep website to become a member and browse the colors that are available.  Use the code:  COLOR2012 at check out and get your first box for $.01.  Julep is a subscription box that you receive monthly unless you skip a month or cancel.  They send you a box that has nail colors in it based on your profile/style.  Check out their website!  I look forward to my next box!  



Fall Home Fragrance Oils and Concentrated Room Sprays

 

 

This is a picture of part of a big purchase.  For this post, I just want to concentrate on the Fall Home Fragrance Oils (HFOs) ($5 each) and the Concentrated Room Sprays ($5 each).  It was in January 2012 during the SAS that I discovered how amazing the HFOs are!  I bought an oil warmer for around $2 and a couple of HFOs back then.  I gave it a try, and I was amazed by the throw you could smell throughout the whole house.  I was hooked after the first try.  So, now lets fast forward to the present time, Fall 2012.  I purchased Marshmallow Fireside, Cinnamon Sugared Donut, Cranberry Woods, Farmstand Apple, and Leaves HFOs.  All of these scents were totally amazing.  One of them did actually end up giving me a headache though.  The one I am speaking of is Cranberry Woods.  For that reason, I did end up returning it because I tried to burn it twice.  It was amazing at the start, but after burning it for around 30 minutes to an hour, I ended up with a huge headache.  It smelled good, but I really didn't need to worry if I was going to get a headache each time I burned it, so it went back to the store.  Of these HFOs, my favorites are Leaves and Marshmallow Fireside.  I also purchased a few Concentrated Room Sprays with this purchase.  The ones that I got were Marshmallow Fireside, Leaves and Lavender Vanilla!  If you haven't tried the HFOs or Concentrated Room Sprays, then you must give them a try!  They have plenty of scents to choose from to make everyone happy!

 

You can obtain all of the descriptions of the HFOs and the Concentrated Room Sprays directly from the Bath and Body Works website, but I will list them here:

 

Marshmallow Fireside HFO - 

Love the changing seasons? Celebrate with a warm blend of toasted marshmallows, creamy vanilla and smoldering woods reminiscent of a cozy evening 'round the bonfire.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience
• Add 20 drops to one of our oil warmers to enjoy fragrance throughout your home (oil warmer sold separately)

Cinnamon Sugared Donut HFO -

Bring a bit of the bakery home with a vanilla cake donut covered in sugar crystals and a kiss of crushed cinnamon.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience
• Add 20 drops to one of our oil warmers to enjoy fragrance throughout your home (oil warmer sold separately)

Cranberry Woods HFO -

This woodsy and fruity favorite combines fresh, tart cranberries, blackcurrant and warm cinnamon bark to create one delightful, spicy fragrance.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience
• Add 20 drops to one of our oil warmers to enjoy fragrance throughout your home (oil warmer sold separately)

Farmstand Apple HFO -

This sparkling orchard favorite reminds us of a bright sunny day spent picking apples. Made with bright notes of McIntosh apple, ripe pear blossom and woodsy oak.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience
• Add 20 drops to one of our oil warmers to enjoy fragrance throughout your home (oil warmer sold separately)

Leaves HFO -

Like an afternoon spent jumping in a pile of freshly fallen leaves, this fragrance embodies all the richness of the season and features a medley of ripe delicious apples, red berries and golden nectar.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience
• Add 20 drops to one of our oil warmers to enjoy fragrance throughout your home (oil warmer sold separately)

Marshmallow Fireside Concentrated Room Spray -

Love the changing seasons? Celebrate with a warm blend of toasted marshmallows, creamy vanilla and smoldering woods reminiscent of a cozy evening 'round the bonfire.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• The simplest way to scent any room in your home
• 400 hours of amazing scent in each little bottle
• Perfect to use at home, the office, a hotel room, or any space you wish to fragrance instantly

Leaves Concentrated Room Spray -

Like an afternoon spent jumping in a pile of freshly fallen leaves, this fragrance embodies all the richness of the season. Our one-of-a-kind recipe is a medley of ripe delicious apples, red berries and golden nectar.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• The simplest way to scent any room in your home
• 400 hours of amazing scent in each little bottle
• Perfect to use at home, the office, a hotel room, or any space you wish to fragrance instantly

Lavender Vanilla Concentrated Room Spray -
There was not a description online of this, but it smells like typical Lavender Vanilla (like the candle and the Aromatherapy line).  You can smell it in stores if you need to smell before purchasing.

Welcome to Paris Party with a Sneak Peak into Fall - August 11, 2012

 

This is an picture from the Welcome to Paris Party back on August 11, 2012.  You are probably wondering why I am posting a picture from August....well, I bought some of my first Fall items all the way back then.  I also received some previews into Fall 2012 at that event as the free gift with purchase.  It was back then that I purchased the new Black Cherry Merlot Foaming hand soaps and the new Orchard Walk Foaming hand soap.  These are two of my favorite Fall hand soaps this year.  Both of them smell divine!  My husband really likes the Orchard Walk!  So, I had to go back and purchase some more of that hand soap to make him happy!  I also purchased some of the Fall scented mini candles at that time.  I purchased mini candles in Mahogany Teakwood, Marshmallow Fireside and Leaves.  They are all three wonderful scents and when the 3-wicks came out, I went and bought them.  I had to purchase at least one Paris themed item to get the free gift.  Well, I purchased several and did separate transaction so I was able to get four of the free gifts.  I purchased the Sweet on Paris lotion and shower gel.  The shower gel was free with $10 purchase.  I also got a cute pink bow Pocketback holder.  I also purchased the cosmetic sized bag that came with all four Paris scents.  I got a body spray in Twilight Woods for free with a $10 purchase for my son. One of my $10 purchases was the 3 Aromatherapy items.  I also received the Pink Chiffon shower gel free with another $10 purchase.  The three American Boardwalk themed 4oz candles (2 Root Beer Float and 1 Suntan) were on sale, so I picked those up, as well.  The free gifts consisted of a cute little bag with a travel sized Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin lotion, a mini Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin candle, a pocketbac holder and the Caramel Apple Pocketbac.  This Pocketbac was only available during the event.  They did not bring it back to sell for the Fall 2012. 

 

I really enjoy the events that Bath and Body Works has because you always get something really great as the free gift with purchase.  I loved the mini Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin candle.  Remember, I love all things pumpkin!  The Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin lotion was also good, but a little spicy in my opinion.  It isn't one of my favorites, but as I stated in previous posts, a lot of people love it!  I actually think that it is the Fan #1 Favorite of the Fall 2012 scents.  The pocket bac smelled pretty good.  It had a long lasting scent on my hands.  I only used it once because I am going to gift these cute little bags full of treats to either friends or family.  I have several friends and family that have birthdays coming up and this would be a cute additon to their gifts.  

Pictured above is the cute little bag with the Fall 2012 previews in it! 

 



Favorite Fall 3-wick Candles from Bath and Body Works

I absolutely love the Fall.  The best Fall scented candles in my opinion are at Bath and Body Works.  My all time favorite Fall candle is Pumpkin Caramel Latte, but this year there are two new candles that I absolutely LOVE!  I had to have them.  I even went back to the store to buy more once I saw how awesome they burned!  I'm a candle lover and buy the 3-wicks whenever they are on sale for 2 for $20. I get 3 for $20 because I always use a survey coupon for $10 off of $30, and I break my purchases up in increments of $30 so I can use a survey coupon for each transaction.  The survey coupons come on the bottom of the receipts.  So, check your receipts out and keep them if they have surveys because that is like a free ten dollar bill! 

 

Let me get to the first candle that I had to have this Fall 2012.  It is the Cider Lane 3-wick candle by Slatkin and Co. that is sold at Bath and Body Works.  This candle smells like carmel & apple cider put together.  It is not too sweet.  To me, it is perfection!  Here is the description of the candle from the Bath and Body Works website:

As heartwarming as our annual trip to the local apple orchard each year, our delicious fall blend fuses mulled cider and warm caramel with a hint of sweet cinnamon.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant silver lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor  

Below is a picture of one of my Cider Lane 3-wick candles.  You can see that the flames are big & bright, and the wax pool is just perfect!  I burned this candle for 2 weeks in the evening!  I really do enjoy this scent. It has a very nice throw that you could smell throughout the house. I hope it comes back for years to come.   

 

 



The second candle that I just had to have was the Pumpkin Cupcake 3-wick candle by Slatkin and Co.  I love love love pumpkin scents.  So, when I saw that this candle was going to come to all stores and not just test stores, I knew I was going to have to give it a try.  When one of the regular stores that I go to received it, I went in, smelled it, fell in love and bought it!  It is not too spicy of a pumpkin scent and it is not too sweet.  I smells like a pumpkin bread in my opinion.  Here is the description from the Bath and Body Works website:

Bring the bakery home with a cozy concoction of spiced pumpkin cupcake, rich buttercream and frosted ginger.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• Three-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant silver lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor 

Below is a picture of my Pumpkin Cupcake candle burning.  It has really great flames and the wax pool is wonderful.  The next time I light it, I think I need to trim the wicks a little though because once I put the flames out, the burnt part of the wicks were long with the litttle black residue almost falling off.  I hate when the burnt part falls into the wax pool, so I want to prevent that.  Anyway, it still burned perfectly and the throw is AMAZING! 
 

 

If you love the Fall and scents such as pumpkin and cider, then you must get these candles.  You will absolutely fall in love with them!  The 3-wick candles are currently on sale 2 for $20, but this sale ends today, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012.  They will be regular price of $19.50 on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012.  I'm not sure when the next 2 for $20 sale is, but I will let you know when I know! 

Fall Fall Fall at Bath and Body Works

I wanted to let you know about some Fall scents that are currently for sale at Bath and Body Works!  I purchased these a little while ago, but didn't post anything about them.  I figured I better say something about it soon because Winter/Christmas products will be coming to stores shortly.  Actually at some Bath and Body Works test stores across the country, Christmas items are already being sold.  These retailers do not waste anytime going from Summer to Christmas! 

This purchase consisted of some new Fall scents in soaps, concentrated room sprays, home fragrance oil, pocketbacs and a few Spring/Summer candles.  All of the descriptions below came directly from the Bath and Body Works website.  In the picture above from left to right on the bottom row is:

• 3 Black Cherry Merlot PocketBacs ($1.50 each or 5 for $5) -
  Grab a juicy handful of America's #1 hand soap, now available in fresh fall fragrances! Soft bursts of lightweight foam gently wash away dirt and germs while leaving skin soft and lightly scented with sweet black cherries, black raspberries, midnight plums, and swirled musk.
  • Tahitian Palm Milk leaves hands feeling conditioned. 
  • Kills germs without water. 
  • Lightly scented with sweet black cherries, black raspberries, midnight plums, and swirled musk.
  • Also available in Deep Cleansing Hand Soap and Gentle Foaming Hand Soap!

2 Cranberry Harvest PocketBacs ($1.50 each or 5 for $5) -

Inspired by America's fave fall fragrances! Keep clean with a fragrance feast of sweet-ripened cranberries, sugared violet petals, grated nutmeg, blackberry and whipped vanilla. Our pocket-sized bottle packs powerful germ killers for fun on-the-go freshness.

• Tahitian Palm Milk leaves hands feeling conditioned.
• Kills germs without water.
• Lightly scented with juicy sweet cranberries, sugared violet petals, grated nutmeg, whipped vanilla, and a touch of blackberry.
• Also available in Deep Cleansing, Gentle Foaming, and Moisturizing Hand Soaps!

1 Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Home Fragrance Oil ($5) -

A harvest fave returns for fall! Our delicious, one-of-a-kind recipe combines sweet pumpkin pie, rich vanilla cream and a touch of cinnamon.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience
• Add 20 drops to one of our oil warmers to enjoy fragrance throughout your home (oil warmer sold separately)

1 Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Concentrated Room Spray ($5) -

A fall harvest fave! Inspired by delicious treats spotted at the farmer's market, this fragrance combines sweet pumpkin pie, rich vanilla cream and a touch of cinnamon in our one-of-a-kind recipe.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• The simplest way to scent any room in your home
• 400 hours of amazing scent in each little bottle
• Perfect to use at home, the office, a hotel room, or any space you wish to fragrance instantly

1 Farmstand Apple Concentrated Room Spray ($5) -

This sparkling orchard favorite reminds us of a bright sunny day spent picking apples. Made with notes of McIntosh apple, ripe pear blossom and woodsy oak.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• The simplest way to scent any room in your home
• 400 hours of amazing scent in each little bottle
• Perfect to use at home, the office, a hotel room, or any space you wish to fragrance instantly

1 Cranberry Woods Concentrated Room Spray ($5) -

This woodsy and fruity favorite combines fresh, tart cranberries, blackcurrant and warm cinnamon bark to create one delightful, spicy fragrance.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• The simplest way to scent any room in your home
• 400 hours of amazing scent in each little bottle
• Perfect to use at home, the office, a hotel room, or any space you wish to fragrance instantly

Left to right on the top row is:

• 2 Vanilla Buttercream Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap ($5.50 each, 4 for $15 or 6 for $20) -
  Grab a juicy handful of America's #1 hand soap, now available in fresh fall fragrances! Soft bursts of lightweight foam gently wash away dirt and germs while leaving skin soft and lightly scented with a blend of creamy vanilla, sweet buttery caramel, vanilla marshmallow, and soft musk.
  • An exclusive blend of moisturizing honey, coconut milk and olive fruit extracts helps to nourish and soften skin.
  • Mango Fruit extract leaves hands gently cleansed and conditioned.
  • Lightly scented with a blend of creamy vanilla, sweet buttery caramel, vanilla marshmallow, and soft musk.
  • Also available in Deep Cleansing Hand Soap and PocketBac!

3 Cranberry Harvest Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap - ($5.50 each, 4 for $15 or 6 for $20) -

Grab a juicy handful of America's #1 hand soap, now available in fresh fall fragrances! Soft bursts of lightweight foam gently wash away dirt and germs while leaving skin soft and lightly scented with juicy sweet cranberries, sugared violet petals, grated nutmeg, whipped vanilla, and a touch of blackberry.

• An exclusive blend of moisturizing honey, coconut milk and olive fruit extracts helps to nourish and soften skin.
• Mango Fruit extract leaves hands gently cleansed and conditioned.
• Lightly scented with a blend of juicy sweet cranberries, sugared violet petals, grated nutmeg, whipped vanilla, and a touch of blackberry.
• Also available in Deep Cleansing Hand Soap and PocketBac!

2 Root Beer Float 4oz candles (Reg. $9.50, on sale for $4.75 which is 50% off) -

A treat that always delights - sweet root beer poured over pure vanilla ice cream, with a touch of nutmeg

• Highly fragranced candle created exclusively by Harry Slatkin and developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 4 oz. candle burns approximately 20 to 30 hours
• 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" tall

1 Island Margarita 3-wick candle (Reg. $19.50, on sale for $10) -

An exotic blend of mandarin, blue iris and plum highlighted with sweet tangelo and sandalwood.

• Highly fragranced candle created exclusively by Harry Slatkin and developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall

I have tried each one of the products purchased.  My favorites of this purchase are the Cranberry Harvest hand soap.  It smells so good.  The pocketbac smells a little strong for my taste, but it is bearable.  The other items I really enjoy are the Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin concentrated room spray and the home fragrance oil.  The Vanilla Buttercream hand soap did not have much of a scent. I could barely smell it, so I decided to exchange them for two more Orchard Walk Foaming Soaps.  The 4oz Root Beer Float candles did not perform well.  They smell good in a small room setting or if it is right next to you.  It was the burn that did not do so well in my book.  It tunneled straight down the middle and never reached the outsides of the candle.  Also, the 3-wick Island Margarita candle was from the Spring line and if you are a fan of Bath and Body Works, then you know what that meant.  Yep, you got it....horrible burn.  The wicks would not stay lit for long.  Eventually, only one wick would stay lit, but just barely.  I will post a pic below.  Needless to say, I returned it and the one I had that I had not burned, yet.  From my understanding and experience, the new Fall scents have wonderful wax pools, nice thick wicks and give off a magnificent throw!  You must go out and buy some Fall 2012 3-wick candles, so you can experience all of the wonderful things about them, too!  Also, while you are out getting your candles, make sure you pick up some of the other Fall products mentioned above because as I stated previously, the Winter/Christmas items will be out on the floor before you know it!   

Island Margarita 3-wick candle pictured above

 

My Mom VoxBox Ivory Brand Challenge Prize

 

 

Well, I was online last night, and I kept seeing all kinds of people posting on the Influenster Facebook page that they received their Mom VoxBox Ivory Brand Challenge Prize.  Leave it to me to not check my mail when I came home from work.  As I sat at the computer at 11:30 pm, I just had to go out to the mailbox down the street (our neighborhood has one of those mail stations) to see if I got mine, as well.  Luckily, when I got to the mailbox, I had a key for one of the package boxes.  I had been waiting for this prize that was awarded for being chosen as one of the Ivory Brand Challenge winners!  Thank you so much to Influenster and Ivory!  I can't wait until I get my next Brand Challenge Prize! 

 

I swear by Influenster and tell everyone about it!  If you do not know about Influenster, then please go to their website at www.influenster.com or to the Influenster Facebook page. Influenster is a company that puts together VoxBoxes containing certain products that need to be tested and reviewed by certain demographics.  These demographics are determined by the companies that provide the products.  You qualify for the VoxBoxes by your answers to many questions from surveys that you do on the website to release badges.  There a numerous badges that you can release such as the blogger badge, twitter badge, university badge, bride-to-be badge, dog lover badge, cat lover badge, promoter badge, etc.  Depending on your answers to these surveys, you can be chosen for a VoxBox if you meet the qualifications set.  You also have to be active in social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Vlogs and/or Blogs.  Once the VoxBox is coming to a close, you get the opportunity to participate in Brand Challenges for each product that came in the particular VoxBox.  In order to win a Brand Challenge prize and to earn that product badge, you are required to complete certain challenges (tasks).  Examples of these challenges are either to post a video/Vlog or write a blog entry about the product,  post pictures of the product on social media, make a post on social media mentioning the product, etc.  You do not have to complete the Brand Challenges to stay in good standing with Influenster, but why wouldn't you want to participate and potentially get even more free products!  I have received two VoxBoxes so far.  They are the Mom VoxBox and the Latina VoxBox.  

 

Ivory soap was one of the items in the Mom VoxBox. Ivory is free of dyes and heavy perfumes.  Ivory provides a simple, yet effective clean for the entire family all at a reasonable price.  I absolutely love Ivory soap. It is great for sensitive skin! I recommend it to everyone! You can also use it for other things such as laundry and soap carvings! The Brand Challenge prize consisted of a pack of 10 Ivory Soap bars and a bottle of the Ivory Body Wash!      

 

You can purchase Ivory at your local grocery store, and retail stores such as WalMart and Target.  A pack of 10 soap bars is around $4.49.  It is a super product and very affordable even for the strictest budget! Go ahead and give it a try!  You won't regret it!     

 

The picture above is of the free gift I was awarded for being an Ivory Brand Challenge winner!  I was surprised I won because I rarely win anything!  My family and I will be enjoying these items just as soon as our next showers!  We appreciate it Ivory and Influenster!   

 

My First Julep Box

 

 

I decided to order my first Julep box, and for .01, I figured I couldn't lose.  As stated on the Julep website:  Becoming a Julep Maven gives you exclusive access to COLOR. Each month we hand-pick trendsetting new nail colors, cult faves and cutting-edge beauty products that are just right for you. Commitment shy? No problem. YOU decide how often to receive your Julep Maven box, and you can cancel at any time.  You can also skip a month or send your monthly box to a friend.  You just have to make sure to sign in between the 20th and 24th of the month and pick Skip a Month or Send My Box to a Girlfriend!  If you want to cancel, then all you have to do is log in and cancel by the 24th at 11:59pm PST to avoid being charged by the 27th of the month.    



 

To get started on the Julep website, you will take a quiz/survey to determine what style you fit, and  it lets Julep know which colors to pick out for you when putting your monthly box together for your style/profile.  I filled out the quiz and got matched up with the "Bombshell" style/profile.  The description of "Bombshell" is sexy and sensual, thisstyle is abundant with playful prints, flirtatious cuts, and saturated hues.  You're a frill-seeker who's not afraid to have fun, sepecially when it comes to your wardrobe.  I do not know if this really fits me, but I do like the colors that matched me up with by using this style.  If you don't like the style they match you up with, you can always try other styles.  You do not have to purchase the one that they match you with each month.  You can chose to test another style.  Each box contains items worth at least $40.  The box is $19.99, but if you sign up by using the following link  Julep sign up for $.01, you can sign up for your first Julep box for $.01.  All you have to do is put in the following code when checking out:  COLOR2012 .  This is how I got my first box and I was only charged the $.01 and not a penny more!  

 

The box that I received included a small, reusable tote bag with three items inside of it.  The items inside the bag are pictured below.  They include:

• 1 Julep brand "The Best Pedi Creme Ever!" The back of the tube says:  Exfoliate with AHAs, Hydrate with Shea Butter and Coconut Oil, Nourish with Essential Oils and Vitamin E.  The directions to use is as follows:  Apply nightly to tops and bottoms of feed to exfoliate and hydrate.  Expect noticeable results in Just 1 to 2 uses.  For external use only.
• 1 "Sienna" Nail Color (on left in picture)
• 1 "Eva" Nail Color  (on right in picture)

When I get the chance to try these products out, I will do a review of them.  I look forward to using the "pedi Creme".  Both Nail Colors are very nice!  Personally, I think I like "Sienna" the best out of the two. 

 

 

I'm sure that some people will ask, "What makes Julep so special?" For starters, all our nail colors are “4-free,” meaning they don’t contain the carcinogens formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene or DBP. And because we’ve tested our colors and products on more than 100,000 manicures and pedicures in our own Julep Nail Parlors, we have a good idea of what works. Clients and Mavens alike love our long-lasting, chip-resistant formula, delivered by an exclusive flat brush with micro-frayed brush hairs for flawless application.

 

Also, there are perks to subscribing to Julep.  The perks as stated on the website are:

• For just $19.99 a month, receive at least $40 worth of hand-picked
  Julep products in an exclusive gift-able Julep Maven Box.
  
• 20% off all purchases in the Julep Maven Boutique
• Free shipping on all orders in the Maven Boutique
• Extra discounts and bonus treats all year long
• Easy exchanges and returns
• No commitment. Skip any box and you won’t be charged that month. There’s no limit to the number of months you can skip. You can also cancel your account at any time.

If you have any further questions about Julep, then please visit their website at www.julep.com and visit their FAQ's section.  You can also follow Julep on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest! 

 

 

I really liked the quote on the back of the small, reusable tote bag (see picture above).  

 

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

I purchased this several weeks ago, but never posted the pic or wrote any type of review of it.  Well, here I am posting about it, finally.  Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin of the Fall Traditions body care line at Bath and Body Works is not my favorite of all of the Fall Traditions line.  I do not hate it, but I prefer the Honey Autumn Apple and Dreamy Vanilla Woods scents.  I wanted to give Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin a try because I usually love pumpkin scents.  For instance, I love Bath and Body Works Creamy Pumpkin hand soap and all of their pumpkin scented candles: 

• Creamy Pumpkin
• Pumpkin Cupcake
• Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
• Pumpkin Carvings
• Caramel Pumpkin Latte

I think that the lotion (not pictured) smells a little to spicy for my taste, but I know there are plenty of people out there who love this scent.  They will buy it up and hold on until next year just in case it does not come back next fall. The shower gel and the fragrance mist are a little strong, but I could deal with the shower gel, but not in combination with the other products such as the fragrance spray, lotion, triple moisture cream or the creamy body scrub.  I will use what I purchased, but it is not a scent I could wear everyday.  If I do not use it, then I will gift it to one of my sisters.  They love receiving Bath and Body Works especially if it is FREE!  lol. 

Here is what the Bath and Body Works website says about the Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin line:

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Fragrance Mist ($6 each of 3 minis for $10) -

Sugar, spice & everything nice! Want a splash of fragrance fun? Spray on your #1 fave fragrance for fall, a cozy blend of fresh pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla, from our mini size bottle. Our sophisticated new pump delivers delicate mist for the lightest, most refreshing way to fragrance.

• Our beautiful, sophisticated bottle features a Fine Fragrance pump for a more delicate mist and improved coverage control
• Top Notes: Fresh Pumpkin, Crisp Apple
• Mid Notes: Fresh Ginger, Fruity Jasmine, Cinnamon Spice, Touch of Gingerbread
• Dry Notes: Spiced Vanilla, Hint of Rum, Sandalwood, Amber
• Aloe moisturizes skin

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Shower Gel ($11) -

Sugar, spice & everything nice combine in your #1 fave fragrance for fall! Our exclusive formula is now enriched with Shea Butter for softer, cleaner skin in our bubbliest lather ever. Moisturizing Aloe Vera and skin-loving Vitamin E combine with our exclusive, cozy blend of fresh pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla, for lather that bursts with fragrance!

• Our super moisturizing shower gel is now enriched with Shea Butter for lather that bursts with fragrance.
• Our exclusive Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin fragrance is a cozy blend of freshly-sliced pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla.
• Key Fragrance Notes: Fresh Pumpkin, Crisp Apple, Spiced Vanilla

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Lotion ($11) -

Sugar, spice & everything nice come together in your #1 fave fragrance for fall! Fresh pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla blend in our exclusive hydrating formula containing skin-softening shea butter, jojoba oil and vitamin E, making it the perfect everyday lotion!

• Shea butter, fast absorbing Jojoba oil and protective Vitamin E deliver all-day moisture and fragrance.
• Our exclusive Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin fragrance is a cozy blend of freshly-sliced pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla.
• Key Fragrance Notes: Fresh Pumpkin, Crisp Apple, Spiced Vanilla

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Triple Moisture Cream ($12.50) -

Sugar, spice & everything nice come together in your #1 fave fragrance for fall! Nourish skin with a cozy blend of fresh pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla, with our super conditioning formula. Milk proteins, hydrating rice bran oil and berry extract provide deep, 24-hour moisture, leaving skin soft and more beautiful than ever before.

• Milk proteins, rice bran oil and acai berry extract provide deep, 24-hour moisture to even the driest of skin.
• Our exclusive Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin fragrance is a cozy blend of freshly-sliced pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla.
• Key Fragrance Notes: Fresh Pumpkin, Crisp Apple, Spiced Vanilla 

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Creamy Body Scrub ($14) -
Sugar, spice & everything nice! Reveal radiantly smooth skin with your #1 fragrance for fall, a cozy blend of fresh pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla. Our exclusive formula contains a sweet medley of exfoliating sugar crystals, soothing Vitamin E and hydrating Jojoba Oil to leave skin cleaner and softer than ever before.

• Our super moisturizing shower gel is now enriched with Shea Butter for lather that bursts with fragrance.
• Our exclusive Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin fragrance is a cozy blend of freshly-sliced pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla.
• Key Fragrance Notes: Fresh Pumpkin, Crisp Apple, Spiced Vanilla

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Fine Fragrance Mist ($14) -

Sugar, spice & everything nice come together in your #1 fave fragrance for fall! Lavishly spray on a cozy blend of freshly-sliced pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla. Our sophisticated new pump delivers great coverage and delicate mist. It's the lightest, most refreshing way to fragrance!

• Our beautiful, sophisticated bottle features a Fine Fragrance pump for a more delicate mist and improved coverage control
• Our exclusive Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin fragrance is a cozy blend of freshly-sliced pumpkin, crisp apple and spiced vanilla.
• Top Notes: Fresh Pumpkin, Crisp Apple
• Mid Notes: Fresh Ginger, Fruity Jasmine, Cinnamon Spice, Touch of Gingerbread
• Dry Notes: Spiced Vanilla, Hint of Rum, Sandalwood, Amber

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Lipgloss ($8 each or B2G1) -

Your #1 fall flavor! Inspired by patch-perfect pumpkins tempered with sweet cinnamon, this gloss brings together glistening shine and shimmer.

• Delicious mouth-watering flavor and high-shine in a moisturizing formula
• Translucent, glittery gloss.
• A delicious blend of sweet cinnamon and ripe pumpkin flavor

One last thing I would like to mention, I added the prices to each description.  You can buy these one at a time, but remember you will get a better deal and more for your money if you participate in one of their promotions which is B2G1 or B3G2.  Of course, the ones you purchase are the most expensive items of the 3 or 5 items you are purchasing.  For example, if you are purchasing 5 items (2 fine fragrance mists, 1 triple moisture cream, 1 shower gel, and 1 lotion), then you pay for the 2 fine fragrance mists and the triple moisture cream.  The shower gel and the lotion will be your free items because they are the lowest priced in the transaction.  You can, however; purchase 5 of the same more expensive items like 5 of the fine fragrance mists or 5 of the Creamy Body Scrubs and two of them will be your free items.  You mix them up anyway you like and they can be different scents as long as they are all part of the Signature Collection (not Aromatherpy or True Blue Spa).

All of these items can be purchased in store or online at www.bathandbodyworks.com

Happy Shopping!

 

Fall at Bath and Body Works

I am a little late posting this, but during this month (Sept. 2012), I have been purchasing all of the newest items that Bath and Body Works has to offer (the ones I like that is).  This month is when they officially launched the new Fall body care.  The Fall body care consists of Dreamy Vanilla Woods, Honey Autumn Apple, Brown Sugar & Fig and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin.  They come in shower gel, triple moisture cream (TMC), lotion, fine fragrance mist (FFM), creamy body scrub and lipgloss (except Brown Sugar & Fig).  My favorite out of all of them is Honey Autumn Apple.  It smells devine and has a lasting apple scent.  I use the shower gel, triple moisture cream (TMC) - not pictured, lotion (every now and then) and the fine fragrance mist (FFM).  I also use the lip gloss in the same flavor.  They also have a body scrub, but I have not purchased it.

Here are the descriptions from the Bath and Body Works website: 

Honey Autumn Apple Shower Gel ($11) -

Our exclusive formula is now enriched with shea butter for softer, cleaner skin in our bubbliest lather ever! Moisturizing Aloe Vera and skin-loving Vitamin E combine with our fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey for lather that bursts with fragrance!

• Our super moisturizing shower gel, now enriched with shea butter for lather that bursts with fragrance.
• Our exclusive Honey Autumn Apple is a fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey

Honey Autumn Apple Triple Moisture Cream ($12.50) -

Nourish skin with 3 times the moisture and a fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey in our super conditioning formula.

• Milk proteins, hydrating rice bran oil and berry extract provide deep, 24-hour moisture for super soft and radiant skin.
• Our exclusive Honey Autumn Apple is a fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey.
• Key Fragrance Notes: Crisp Red Apple, Sparkling Nectarine, Touch of Honey

Honey Autumn Apple Lotion ($11) -

Fragrance skin with a refreshing blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey and our exclusive hydrating formula. Skin-softening shea butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E deliver all-day fragrance and moisture, making it the perfect everyday lotion.

• Shea butter, fast absorbing Jojoba oil and protective Vitamin E deliver all-day moisture and fragrance.
• Our exclusive Honey Autumn Apple is a fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey.
• Key Fragrance Notes: Crisp Red Apple, Sparkling Nectarine, Touch of Honey

Honey Autumn Apple Fine Fragrance Mist ($14) -

Lavishly spray on a fresh blend of crisp red apple and sparkling nectarine with a touch of honey. Our sophisticated new pump delivers great coverage and delicate mist for the lightest, most refreshing way to fragrance!

• Our beautiful, sophisticated bottle features a new fragrance pump for a more delicate mist and improved coverage control
• Top Notes: Crisp Red Apple, Sparkling Anjou Pear, Watery Clementine, Juicy Blackberry
• Mid Notes: Sparkling Nectarine, Pink Peony, Vanilla Orchid
• Dry Notes: Golden Amber, Tonka Bean, Touch of Honey
• Aloe conditions and nourishes skin

Honey Autumn Apple Mini Fragrance Mist ($6 each or 3 minis for $10) -

Treat your skin to a fresh, fruity blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey whenever you need a fragrance refresh. Our travel size pump delivers great coverage and delicate mist for the lightest, most refreshing way to fragrance.

• Our beautiful, sophisticated bottle features a new fragrance pump for a more delicate mist and improved coverage control
• Top Notes: Crisp Red Apple, Sparkling Anjou Pear, Watery Clementine, Juicy Blackberry
• Mid Notes: Sparkling Nectarine, Pink Peony, Vanilla Orchid
• Dry Notes: Golden Amber, Tonka Bean, Touch of Honey

Honey Autumn Apple Creamy Body Scrub ($14) -

Smooth and soften skin with our fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey. Combined with a sweet trio of exfoliating sugar crystals, soothing Vitamin E and hydrating Jojoba Oil, our exclusive formula leaves skin clean and irresistibly soft.

• Our exclusive Honey Autumn Apple is a fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine and a touch of honey.
• Gentle enough for everyday use!

Honey Autumn Apple Lip Gloss ($8 each or B2G1) -

A fall fragrance plus our shiniest gloss! Our refreshing fall formula blends show stopping shimmer and the delicious flavor of ripe apple with a hint of honey in an ultra-moisturizing formula that's a total treat for your pout.

• Delicious mouth-watering flavor and high-shine in a moisturizing formula
• Translucent, glittery gloss.
• A refreshing crisp apple and honey flavor

My second favortie of the Fall line is Dreamy Vanilla Woods.  I purchased the fine fragrance mist and the the lipgloss.  I will be purchasing the shower gel and triple moisture Cream (TMC) soon.  The description for Dreamy Vanilla Woods from the website is: 

Dreamy Vanilla Mini Fragrance Mist ($6 each or 3 minis for $10) -

Treat your skin to an irresistible trio of creamy vanilla, crisp white orchid and warm saffron woods whenever you need a fragrance refresh. Our travel size pump delivers great coverage and delicate mist for the lightest, most refreshing way to fragrance.

• Our beautiful, sophisticated bottle features a new fragrance pump for a more delicate mist and improved coverage control
• Top Notes: Creamy Vanilla, Sparkling Bergamot, Juicy Mandarin, Orange Blossom
• Mid Notes: White Orchid, Jasmine Petals, Juicy Peach, Warm Cinnamon
• Dry Notes: Vanilla Bourbon, Creamy Saffron, Amber, Sandalwood, Touch of Honey

Dreamy Vanilla Woods Lipgloss ($8 or B2G1) -

Inspired by a whimsical walk through romantic woods, this gloss blends luscious vanilla flavor with sparkling shimmer. It's a lip lover's dream come true!

• Delicious mouth-watering flavor and high-shine in a moisturizing formula
• Translucent, glittery gloss.
• A creamy, sugar-spun vanilla flavor

You can find the description to the other Fall Products on the Bath and Body Works website.

Also pictured is:

• the ceramic Owl candle luminary ($12.50) that holds the 4oz candles (also can be used with the mini candles)
• Wicked Witches Kiss lipgloss ($8 or B2G1).  Here is the description from the website -
  Trick your friends and treat yourself with our color-changing gloss that starts clear and turns your lips bright pink. Works with your natural lip shade to create the perfect tint for your pout. Now in fun-n-festive new packaging!
• Delicious mouth-watering flavor and high-shine in a moisturizing formula
• Color-changing clear gloss turns lips bright pink
• Cashmere Glow previews ($1 or $2 depending on store)

I absolutely love the Fall, and I will soon post a lot of other photos of items that I have purchased already at Bath and Body Works for Fall. 

Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish - Metal Icon

 

 

 

I just recently purchased this nail polish in a local grocery store (H.E.B.).  They had an in store coupon for $2 off, so I only paid around $2.50 for it.  I really liked the color and it has some shimmer to it.  My son said that this was a good color for me over two other colors that I was contemplating over and over.  The brand is Maybelline New York.  It is the Color Show Nail Lacquer Limited Edition in Metal Icon.

 

You definitely have to use at least two or three coats when using this polish.  Also, it does take quite a while to dry.  As soon as I thought they were dry, I was trying to take the memory card out of my camera, and I scraped my nail while doing that.  I looked at my nail and wouldn't you know it, a piece of the polish was gone from the nail.  Put all of that aside, and it is a nice color.  I am going to try it again when I have more time.  I think it is worth the price, and I will probably purchase it again because I like some of the other colors that are available. 

 

You can check out the other colors on Maybelline's website:  www.maybelline.com

 

 

 

(I did the nails really quick, so excuse me if they don't look great!  Thanks!)



Fall Festival at White Barn Farms - Bath and Body Works - Sept. 15, 2012

I went to the Bath and Body Works Fall Fest party on Saturday.  The hours of the party were from 1pm to 5pm.  I got there at about a quarter til 2pm.  It was packed in there, and I could barely look around.  The first thing I noticed was that they had different stations around the store for the customer to interact with the Sales Associates (SA).  You could sign up for a raffle, listen to some creative ideas to decorate your table for Fall with cleaned out 3-wick candles, the scentportables and candle sleeves.  They were cute ideas, but I don't think I will be using any of them.  Anway, I looked around the store and knew I needed to buy at least one home fragrance item in order to get the free 4oz candle and little drawstring bag.  I also had a coupon that was for spend $10 and get a free item of your choice up to $13.  I also had another coupon for a percentage off a purchase. 

In order to get my full discounts and free items, I purchased the following:

1st purchase - I purchased another Cider Lane concentrated room spray and a Cider Lane home fragrance oil for $10.  I got another owl medium candle luminary for free (cost is $12.50 without coupon).  I had to get another one because the previous one I purchased had a crack in it. 

2nd purchase - I purchased 6 3-wick candles.  They were buy 2 for $20 and every one after the first two are $10.  I used a percentage off coupon and got what would cost around $180 at regular price for right under $40.  With this purchase, I got the free 4oz Pumpkin Carvings candle and drawstring bag.  The candles that I purchased were:

• Cinnamon Sugared Donut
• Pumpkin Caramel Latte
• Cider Lane
• Leaves
• Brandied Pear
• Mahogany Teakwood

You can go to the Bath and Body Works website for full descriptions of the candles.

3rd Purchase - I went back to the store to purchase 3 more 3-wick candles in hopes that I could still get a free 4oz Pumpkin Carvings candle and the little drawstring bag.  Well, I bought the candles that were 2 for $20.  I got 3 for $30 since after the first two the price is $10 for any additional ones you get.  I used a survey coupon for $10 off $30 purchase.  So, I paid just over $20 for the 3 candles that I bought.  Unfortunately, they were all out of the free 4oz candle and bags.  I was a little bummed, but at least, I had gotten one earlier in the day.  The 3 candles that I purchased were:

• Cider Lane
• Pumpkin Cupcake
• Lavendar Vanilla

Again, you can go to the Bath and Body Works website for full descriptions of the candles I purchased.   

I am pretty much addicted to the the 3-wick candles that Bath and Body Works sells.  It is a good think that I don't live near any of the Test Stores that are out there because they are always getting in new scents that don't always go to all of the stores, and I would want to buy them all!  I have many Bath and Body Works fan friends that I know online through FB, and they are always purchasing the new test scents.  They post pictures so that everyone can see what the candles look like, and they write great descriptions of them so everyone else can get a feel for what they smell like. 

The new Cashmere Glow signature scent was also for sale in stores at the party, but I personally do  not like the scent.  It is way to musky for me, and I am sure it would give me a headache and make me feel ill.  For that reason, I will not be purchasing it!  But I am still looking forward to the Forever Red launch!  I look forward to the new event that Bath and Body Works has planned!