Nail art, Nail Polish reviews and swatches from the Land of Oz: April 2012

Saturday, April 28, 2012

4/23-4/28 FREEBIES RECEIVED!!

Starting of this week right with a great Monday haul in the mailbox!!!

Received my sample of Teachers Tape, a FREE full size Bayer Advance (20ct) and $2 off coupon and what I'm most excited about my FREE nail polish from Beauty Without Cruelty from sneakpeeq!!! See my previous post about sneakpeeq to learn more!!

Tuesday brought on lone FREEBIE a ClifKid Zbar in Oatmeal Cookie

Wednesday however, brought a LOT more!!
First, my Alpo Real Dog Kit with a certificate for my dog, a real dogs eat meat booklet, a real dog on board window cling and a $2 off coupon for Alpo.

Along with a sample size spray bottle (I LOVE these) of Versace's new womens fragrance Yellow Diamond and My Mario Badescu skin care system samples (7 in all)

And last but certainly not least, my Garnier Fructis BzzKit with a FULL SIZE bottle of Triple Nutrition Shampoo and Conditioner!!

Thursday brought a FULL SIZE bottle of Mio and a sample of Gevalia coffee & a $1.00 off coupon

Friday's mail included all this:

I received a FULL SIZE bottle of K.O. Ketchup, a sample of Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformer, a FREE copy of Maxim magazine & 2 $1.50 off coupons from Marlboro!!!

To end the week, Saturday brought all this

A Sample of BB cream from Garnier & Loreal's 3-in-1 lift cream. And from my VitaCost rewards ($10 in free product when you sign up, I signed up once for me & once for the hubby), I got a bottle of nail polish, a bottle of nail strengthener, a bottle of Tea Tree Shampoo & a bottle of Tea Tree Conditioner! Not a bad way to end a week!!!

List of Freebies HERE!!!!

Where I look for Freebies:

CrayZBeesFreebies (My Fav)

Other Reward Sites:

SwagBucks

4Loot (Facebook credits)

Review new products (for Free):

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Garnier Fructis BzzKit Received!!!!

So yesterday I received my Garnier Fructis BzzKit!!! I can't even tell you how excited I was!!

I received a full size bottle of Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo & Conditioner. I used them today & here is my reveiw:

Smell - The scent was very pleasant, a mix between fresh/clean scent and a fruity smell. Not overpowering in any way.

Texture - Shampoo: Not overly thick or overly thin. Just the right amount of thinness. Conditioner: Nice thick formula

Use - Shampoo: Went on hair evenly and suds up nicely. Not one of those shampoos that immediately turns into a tun of suds, just enough to feel like it was actually cleaning my hair. Conditioner: Went on hair evenly, even with the thick formula, I didn't feel like I had to use a ton to get my hair covered.

After - My hair (wet) felt much smoother. I can still smell a hint of the scent, but once again, not overpowering.

Currently waiting for my hair to dry so I can evaluate shine, texture, etc. I will post pictures when it's dry.

So after my first use I'm giving this 5 stars!! My hair texture feels improved, it is soft, manageable & SHINY!!! I even had someone at work last night ask if I had gotten highlights because it was so shiny!! So far I think this is a great product!! I can't wait to see how my hair's quality is in a week of use!

TRY IT FOR YOURSELF WITH THIS EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL COUPON FOR $1.25 OFF GARNIER FRUCTIS!!!

List of Freebies HERE!!!!

Where I look for Freebies:

CrayZBeesFreebies (My Fav)

Other Reward Sites:

SwagBucks

4Loot (Facebook credits)

Review new products (for Free):

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

NEW Smiley360 Mission Mystery Body Lotion

NEW Smiley360 mission received!!!

Mystery Skin Care Sample

I will receive:

One (1) free 2 oz. sample of a new body lotion from a leading manufacturer
Smiley360 Sharing Guide
One (1) additional 3 oz. branded sample after you have taken a short survey

Can't wait to see what this skin care sample is. The survey was about body lotion, so I'm assuming that's what I'm going to be getting. But the brand is a mystery!!!

See below to find out how to become a smiley360 agent & get free products sent to you. All you have to do is use them & review them!! It's that simple!!!

List of Freebies HERE!!!!

Where I look for Freebies:

CrayZBeesFreebies (My Fav)

Other Reward Sites:

SwagBucks

4Loot (Facebook credits)

Review new products (for Free):

Monday, April 23, 2012

The week in FREEBIES 4/16-4/21

So this week started off with a bang (in my most sarcastic tone). Monday brought a FREEBIE from Bumble & Bumble, a promotion I entered over a month ago. I was supposed to receive a Shampoo, Conditioner & Blow Dry treatment. The package arrived, but it was empty :( BOOO!!!! I contacted them & they are resending my FREEBIES so at least that was positive.

Tuesday brought actual FREEBIES to my mailbox, so it's getting better :)

I received:

A sample of Garnier 2 in 1 Ultra Lift and a $2.00 off coupon. And a 3 pack sample of Slim FX appetite suppressant. I have tried it & it did seem to give me some energy.

Wednesday brought just one lone FREEBIE:

A sample of Lipton Tea & Honey in Mango Pineapple and a $.50 coupon

Thursday I received:

A FREE copy of Marie Claire

and

A Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookie in Chocolate Almond. I haven't tried it yet, but it was mailed in a thin cardboard mailer and was completely smashed. I truly do appreciate my FREEBIES, I hate to complain, but a cookie in a paper mailer??? Hopefully if they decide to do more of those FREEBIES they will send them out in small (envelope size) cardboard boxes, it's very hard to eat a cookie when all you have are crumbs :(

On Friday I received:

Two dot rollers from Scotch. I don't remember entering twice, but I got two separate packages, so I guess I did!

No freebies received Saturday!

List of Freebies HERE!!!!

Where I look for Freebies:

CrayZBeesFreebies (My Fav)

Other Reward Sites:

SwagBucks

4Loot (Facebook credits)

Review new products (for Free):

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Influenster.....VoxBox coming 5/13!!

I found a new review site & I'm so excited to get started on it!! It's called influenster! They send out what they call VoxBoxes to qualifying users to test out new products and share their opinions. This site appears to be more focused on beauty & health products.

Their last VoxBox included Kiss Nail Dress, a Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion™ bar, a Gillette Venus & Olay razor, Stash Caffeine Free Herbal Tea Sampler and Truvia natural sweetener.

They announced yesterday that they have a spring VoxBox coming and that they will be announcing participants on 5/13. This time it's a MomVoxBox (hence why they are announcing participants on Mother's Day!). They gave a few clues during their Twitter party yesterday as to what might be in the box. One has to do with pampering, when you don't have time to go to a salon. The other has to do with something to cool you off on a warm spring day. So who only knows what could be in there! But I sure hope I get one!! I can't wait to see if I'm picked!!

You still have time to get signed up and get in on this VoxBox, all you have to do is sign up (for free) and earn badges. Earning badges is as easy as answering questions about yourself and your habits (beauty, social, eating & activites). Then just wait for them to send you a VoxBox and use & review the products you receive.

I just signed up today, so I can't wait to get my first VoxBox. Keeping my fingers crossed I will qualify for one soon. If you sign up or are already a memeber, let me know what you get!!!

List of Freebies HERE!!!!

Where I look for Freebies:

CrayZBeesFreebies (My Fav)

Budget Savvy Diva
start sampling
totally free crap
hey its free
Target
Absurdly Cool
sweet free stuff
free samples hub
total beauty
hunt4freebies

Other Reward Sites:
SwagBucks
4Loot (Facebook credits)

Review new products (for Free):
House Party
Smiley360
BzzAgent
influenster

NEW! BzzAgent Campaign Filippo Berio Olive Oil

Got another new BzzAgent Campaign!!! Woo Hoo!!! This one is Filippo Berio Olive Oil. I'm a daily olive oil user, so I can definitely use this one!! However, I've never tried this brand (or even heard of it) so it will be something TOTALLY new!! After doing some research, I found out quite a bit about this olive oil. They've been in business for 150 years and unlike many other companies, olive oil is the ONLY thing they make. In case you didn't know olive oil is better for your health than using traditional oils or butter, find out more info here: Filippo Berio Your Health. Olive oil has tons of uses from baking to dressings to grilling, find more recipes here: Filippo Berio Recipes. I'm sure going to be checking that out!

I can't wait to receive this BzzKit & try out this olive oil!! I'll be sure to post an update when I receive it & some pictures of the recipes I make!!!

BZZKIT RECEIVED!!!!

My BzzKit included:

8.4 oz bottle of Filippo Berio olive oil

A Filippo Berio bottle opener

A Filippo Berio butter converter magnet

5 - $1 off coupons

Recipe guide

I cannot wait to make some of the recipes in the guide, they look YUMMY!!!! I'll update with some pics once I make some of them!

I made some steaks last night using Filippo Berio olive oil and man they were YUMMY!!! The flavor was amazing!! I usually use butter in the pan, but I used the olive oil instead and my husband could not get over the difference in the flavor and how much better he liked them.

If you aren't a BzzAgent & would like to learn how to be one for FREE & earn free products to try and review for yourself, see the BzzAgent link below!

List of Freebies HERE!!!!

Where I look for Freebies:
Budget Savvy Diva
start sampling
totally free crap
hey its free
Target
Absurdly Cool
sweet free stuff
free samples hub
total beauty
hunt4freebies

Other Reward Sites:
SwagBucks
4Loot (Facebook credits)

Review new products (for Free):
House Party
Smiley360
BzzAgent
influenster

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

NEW Smiley360 Mission Arm & Hammer Toothpaste

New Smiley360 Mission received today!!!

Arm & Hammer Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste from the makers of Orajel

I have accepted the mission & will be receiving the following:

A full sized tube of toothpaste

and

Five trial size samples to share

It says it must be used for two weeks to notice results, so I guess it will be a while before I can get back and update this mission, but make sure you sign up for Smiley360 to get this cool free stuff for yourself!!! This is my third mission in 3 months!!!

Received my kit today & can't wait to start using it!!!

Where I look for Freebies:
Budget Savvy Diva
start sampling
totally free crap
hey its free
Target
Absurdly Cool
sweet free stuff
free samples hub
total beauty
hunt4freebies
Show Me The Deals
Cray Z Bees Freebies

Other Reward Sites:
SwagBucks
4Loot (Facebook credits)

Review new products (for Free):
House Party
Smiley360
BzzAgent
influenster
Mom Ambassador

Sunday, April 15, 2012

This weeks FREEBIES received!!

Wednesday brought an email from K.O. Ketchup saying that I was a winner of one of 2,400 bottles of K.O. Ketchup!! Can't wait to get that & try it out, sounds really good!!

In my mailbox I received two samples of Purina Beneful Baked Snacks. One hugs & one stars, I haven't given them to my dog yet, but I'm sure she will enjoy them!

Thursday brought a few more FREEBIES to my mailbox!

A FREE copy of Family Circle magazine & a 3oz bottle of Closys mouthwash and a $2.00 off coupon.

No freebies Friday or Saturday :( BOO!!!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Live Below The Line Bzz Campaign!!

Got a new Bzz Campaign, but this one is VERY different than any other I've had. It's called Live Below The Line. Here's the scoop from the BzzAgent website:

"Live Below the Line is a campaign that challenges individuals and communities to eat and drink on just $1.50 per day for 5 days. By exposing participants to a glimpse of some of the daily difficulties experienced by the 1.4 billion people who live in extreme poverty every day, for everything, the campaign provides a unique window into understanding the realities of life for so many.
Through the insights gained over the 5 days, Live Below the Line is assembling a movement of people passionate about eradicating extreme poverty. Through partnerships with various charities, the campaign raises both awareness and critical funds."

This is gonna be tough, but I think we can do it!!! Sign up now & don't forget to select BzzAgent in the drop down box so they know my Bzz is working!!! Thanks guys!!!