Thursday, January 12, 2012

Vote for DaGeDar to win Boy Toy of the Year!

DAGEDAR: the action-packed game of speed, skill, and racing has invaded the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards! Receiving a coveted nomination as Boy Toy of the Year, DaGeDar is being honored for its "creativity and playful spirit" at the toy industry's most highly regarded award ceremony.

Help DaGeDar win by submitting your vote here. I just did! Remember, every vote counts! :) ACT QUICKLY: Voting will end on Sunday, January 15th 2012 at 11:59:59 P.M. EST.

http://www.toyawards.org/iMIS15/toyaward/custom/BoyToy.aspx

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Purex Triple Action UltraPacks liquid laundry detergent - SUPER convenient!

I received a full-sized package of Purex Triple Action UltraPacks liquid laundry detergent to try out from Purex Insiders. (super awesome!) This is a brand new product and I am one of the first people that had the opportunity to try it out. Needless to say, I was VERY excited! Right away, I loved the product form. I love liquid detergent but having to measure out and pour the detergent just adds some extra steps to the process. With these pre-dosed UltraPacks, you just grab, toss, and you're DONE! It's super easy and convenient. Each UltraPack contains powerful 2x concentrated liquid detergent, giving each pack double the cleaning power in every drop. To me, that is pretty amazing! (not to mention convenient!!)

I definitely recommend making sure that your hands are dry before touching the UltraPacks, though. My hands were just a tad bit damp from touching the running water and the little packs dissolve VERY quickly! Believe me, that's a good thing because I don't want blobs of detergent floating around when I start to add in my laundry. I just needed to be more mindful after that initial use. These UltraPacks were GREAT! I received the Mountain Breeze scent which was very crisp & refreshing. The scent wasn't at all strong or overpowering; I thought it was just right! For anyone with fragrance sensitivites, they also offer a Free & Clear variety.

I added one UltraPack in the running water and watched it dissolve fairly quickly. The scent filled my entire laundry room. Again, the scent wasn't super strong. I thought it was just right! I closed the lid and waited the full 40 minutes until the cycle was finished. I could still smell the fresh scent of the detergent on my clothes when I opened the lid and started putting the clothes in the dryer. LOVE that! I did experiment with a few different stains and decided not to pretreat ANYTHING! These UltraPacks did a great job of removing stains, even hard to remove ones like tomato sauce. Overall, I thought this was a GREAT product and one that I would definitely recommend. If you're looking for a hassle free, hard-working detergent, this product is definitely for you. If you want more information, you can visit:

Sunday, January 1, 2012

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine - my lips were sooo sexy and SHINY!

Before I begin my review, I want to say that I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program. Awesome, right? I LOVE experimenting with different makeup products so I was really excited to try out this lipshine. I have tried many different brands in the past ranging from dollar store cheapies to high end luxury brands. They are all VERY different. Before giving you my personal experience with the product, I want to give you some information about this lipshine that might help make your purchasing decision even easier. :) This product contains Vitamin E which will help keep your lips healthy and moisturized! The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. There are 10 different shades to choose from ranging from neutral nudes to berries & fuchsias. The price is around $2.49 and you can find them at most of your fave retailers including Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Kmart, and more. For the full list of retailers that sell this product and for more information about the product itself, please check out http://www.newyorkcolor.com.

On to the fun part! My actual opinion of the product. My only complaint was that I wasn't crazy about the color. I received 'Nude York City' to try and it was a little too nude for me. I would probably go with something more on the light pink side, since that is what I typically wear. The product itself was VERY convenient and easy to apply. The product applied evenly and didn't glob on my lips or leave them feeling overly coated/sticky. The product felt lightweight and VERY soft. After application, my lips looked so sexy and shiny! I would have preferred a bit more color but the overall look was still very nice! I am giving this product two thumbs up! I would recommend it to anyone that isn't looking to break the bank on makeup but still wants to treat themselves to a little something. With 10 different shades to choose from, I am sure you will find your go to color!