Disney Side @Home Celebration

I was selected to host a Disney Side @Home Celebration party and received this WONDERFUL package full of goodies to host my party with! (totally awesome, right?!)

The party kept getting pushed back but I finally had it at the end of February. I thought that I had already written the blog post but was reminded that I didn't when my friend, Corky, who took the pictures for the party, let me know that she was STILL working on getting those pictures to me. Grrr! (which I will upload and share hopefully this week once she sends them to me)

We had a pretty big party and invited about 35 people all together. We tied it in with my younger sister's birthday party (who is a HUGE Disney fan) so it was perfect timing! :) I used the cookie cutters and cupcake liners to make the desserts for the party and boy were they a huge hit!! They were gobbled up immediately. Must be because they turned out just so darn CUTE! All of the decorations were much appreciated and really helped everyone get in the Disney state of mind.

I used the cell phone case as a prize giveaway and handed out the Craisins, photo packs, bracelets, and other goodies to the guests when they were leaving. All of the kids left with a goodie bag, too! I bought some extra Disney themed items to go in the bags. Cute pencils, stickers, erasers, and other small toys!

We shared our experiences visiting Disney theme parks and really had a blast! There were many attendees that never visited any Disney parks before so the experience for them was extremely helpful! We were able to talk to them about what to expect, costs, what there is to do there, etc. It was a blast getting to share my love with Disney with everyone else. It is incredible how many stories everyone had to share about their own personal experiences with Disney, whether it be family vacations or just having a favorite movie. :)

Thank you so much for inviting me to host this party and check back for those pictures soon. (that means get on the ball, Corky!!!!!!!! lol)

Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap Product Review

Experience a new level of hand washing with NEW Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap

NEW Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap is the latest Dial Brand hand soap bringing luxury to your hand washing experience. These premium soaps feature vibrant scents, a gentle micro-scrubber formula that smooths and moisturizers the skin, and a completely new design that adds personal style to your home.

-Vibrant scents
-Refreshing moisture
-Gentle micro-scrubbers

Vibrant scents that excite and inspire

Yellow Raspberry & Black Sugar refreshes your senses with a tart and rich sweetness.

Water Blossoms invigorate with a crisp floral scent inspired by aquatic botanicals.

Coconut Lime Verbena brightens your day with juicy and tangy citrus.

A deep cleansing formula helps give you clean, healthy hands and skin.

Moisturizing formulas with skin conditioners hydrate your skin and visibly improve skin dryness while micro-scrubbers help gently remove dirt from your hands to leave them feeling smooth and refreshed.

Add a personal touch of style to your home.

A completely new bottle and design with rich colors lets you proudly display your favorite scent throughout your home.

I received two bottles of soap to try (Water Blossoms and Coconut Lime Verbena) and loved them both. Both were very refreshing and the fragrance lingered on my hands for a long time after washing. I absolutely loved how soft & smooth my hands felt after using this soap. The lather was gentle on my skin and washed away all dirt. The micro-scrubbers were awesome and really helped get my hands squeaky clean. I have been a Dial soap user for YEARS and will absolutely be buying these products regularly, as long as I can find them. My only complaint is the availability. I was only able to find these soaps at ONE Walmart store. I visited several Walmarts as well as CVS, Walgreens, and Food Lion and no one else carried them. I have yet to see the Yellow Raspberry & Black Sugar scent in any store. I will keep my eyes out for that one as it sounds right up my alley! :) The bottle design is great, too. Very sleek & stylish! For $1.97 a bottle (Walmart's price), I really feel like you are getting a steal!

For additional information about this and other Dial products, feel free to check out their website (dialsoap.com) or their Facebook page (facebook.com/dial). Don't forget to "like" them before you leave!

Check out my coupon giveaway on my Facebook page for a chance to receive a coupon for a free Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap.

*The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in exchange for an honest product review. The opinions expressed here are my own and not influenced by the company in any way.

Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash Product Review

Experience a boost of soft skin with NEW Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash!

New Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash gives your skin a daily boost of vitamins. The advanced formula, with a moisturizing Vitamin Complex, helps draw vitamins and moisture directly to your skin.

Healthier Skin. Healthier You.

-Lotion infused
-New Vitamin Complex
-For healthy, soft skin

Vitamin fact: Vitamin B is a natural humectant that helps draw in moisture and keep skin hydrated!

I have been using Dial products for years and am always pleased with them. I absolutely love their hand soaps and body washes and buy them regularly. I was excited to try the Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash. When I opened the lid, I was so energized by the fruity fragrance. I was a little nervous about using a body wash infused with lotion. Don't get me wrong, it was PERFECT timing as this cold, winter weather really tends to dry out my skin, especially after shaving. A lot of times, products infused with lotion leave my skin feeling slimy and like there is a layer of residue on it. That wasn't the case with this product at all! I was pleasantly surprised! My skin felt so incredibly soft & moisturized and that wonderful fragrance lingered on my skin for several hours before fading away.

I use a bath pouf to shower with and the product REALLY lathered up well after rubbing it in for a few seconds. Rich, creamy lather, too, that was very easy to spread over my skin. I loved how the fragrance filled my entire bathroom with the fruity, energizing aroma! I am excited to try some of the other products in this line, as well. I know they have another body wash (infused with Vitamin C) and two different types of soap - bar and liquid. Looking forward to trying all of them!

For additional information about this and other Dial products, feel free to check out their website (dialsoap.com) or their Facebook page (facebook.com/dial). Be sure to "like" them before you leave! :)

Don't forget to check out my coupon giveaway on my Facebook page for a chance to receive a coupon for a free bottle of Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash.

*The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash in exchange for an honest product review. The opinions expressed here are my own and not influenced by the company in any way.

Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze Product Review

Close your eyes and experience a sensation that is sweeping the laundry nation with NEW Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze.

Escape your laundry room and take a trip to the fresh, open mountains where flowers bloom, birds sing, and the sun rise and gentle breeze are sure to put a smile on your face. This is the essence of NEW Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze.

Infuse your laundry with long-lasting freshness!

-Clothes smell fresh for weeks, not days
-Does not reduce the absorbency of towels
-Natural formula is safe for your family and the environment

Here is a picture of the actual crystals. They are a very pretty blue color, easy to pour from the bottle, and smell GREAT! The scent immediately fills the room when you add them to your washing machine.

I have used scent crystals and in-wash scent boosters before and LOVE them. Detergent and fabric softeners are great and do leave some fragrance on your clothing but it usually doesn't last long enough. Fabric softener can often leave a residue on your laundry, especially towels, which leaves them feeling a little strange and slick feeling. This isn't the case with this product. You just pour in some of the crystals to your wash before adding in your laundry and that's it! The Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze fills my entire downstairs with a fresh, clean fragrance. You can even smell it outside, lol! If you are like me and enjoy a lot of scent on your laundry, I would definitely check out this product. You won't be disappointed. If this fragrance isn't for you, there are several others to choose from, as well. :)

You can find this product in the fabric softener aisle at Walmart. If you would like additional information or want to check out the store locator for other Purex Crystals products, you can go here: http://www.purex.com/products/softeners/purex-complete-crystals

Don't forget to check out my coupon giveaway on my Facebook page for a chance to receive a coupon for a free bottle of Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze

*The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze in exchange for an honest product review. The opinions expressed here are my own and not influenced by the company in any way.

Vaseline Winter Skincare Sweepstakes

Baby, it's cold outside, and we know you're bundled from head to toe. But underneath all of those layers, your dull, dry winter skin needs a vacation. Treat your winter skin blues with the ultimate dry skin healing moisture treatment. Enter now for a chance to win the Vaseline® Winter Skincare Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will receive a deluxe winter, dry skin healing kit and a $250 gift card to a retail store (a total value of $325), to pick up a cozy bathrobe or slippers. Runners-up will receive a Vaseline® Jelly skin care set.

What's inside the grand prize kit:

· Vaseline® Jelly Original 7.5oz
· Cotton gloves
· Sea salt
· Washcloth
· Q-tips® Travel Pack
· Makeup Palette
· Essie Nail Polish

Enter here: http://www.totalbeauty.com/contests/vaselinesubregsub-winter-skincare

GOOD LUCK!! :)

WIN a year's supply of Purex UltraPacks!

Fall in Love with Purex UltraPacks and WIN!

Love is in the air this month. Give your clothes some extra care, without the hassle. Purex UltraPacks contain a complete load’s worth of concentrated liquid laundry detergent in each convenient pack. Just toss in the washer and go! Enter for your chance to WIN a year’s supply of Purex UltraPacks! 20 winners will be selected!

Enter here: http://www.purex.com/fall-in-love-with-ultrapacks-sweepstakes

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! :)

Lancome DreamTone Review - Healthy, Even Looking Skin!

I received a 1.3 oz bottle of Lancome DreamTone to try from SheSpeaks. I was thrilled to try this as my skin tone isn't the best and could definitely use some improvement. I used the product for 4 weeks and did see some results. Before I get into that, here are a few facts about the product:

About Lancôme DreamTone:
DreamTone is the next generation in dark spot correction. This customized skin tone correcting serum is so powerful, 72% of women dare to bare their skin.* The new DreamTone is 3 barely-tinted serums formulated to visibly correct dark spots, color imperfections and give you a more even-looking skin tone. It comes in 3 serums customized for your skin tone: 1- Fair, 2 – Medium, 3 – Dark.

The results:
IMMEDIATELY:
• 74% saw glowing skin*
7 DAYS:
• 70% noticed a more even skin tone*
4 WEEKS:
• 69% saw the appearance of dark spots reduced*
8 WEEKS:
• 78% saw color imperfections reduced*

How to Use: For best results, apply the product twice per day, in the morning and evening under your moisturizer.

My Personal Experience With the Product: Overall, I really liked this product. I don't have terrible skin to begin with but do have some minor skin imperfections and redness, especially around my cheek and nose area. The product itself has the perfect texture - not too liquidy or overly thick. I thought it spread over my skin easily and absorbed completely. The product just felt very lightweight and luxurious on my skin. It didn't have a strong, offensive odor either which is much appreciated. :) I applied the product twice daily, both in the morning when I first got up and at night before bed, for 4 weeks. I have noticed results and see an improvement in my skin tone. It looks so much evener and my redness has greatly diminished, too. Yesterday when I was volunteering at a charity event, someone thought I was a teenager, LOL!! (couldn't get any more of a compliment than that!!) I will definitely continue to buy and use this product and highly recommend it. While I haven't seen any DRASTIC results, I am still more than satisfied with how well this product worked.

Purchase Information: Lancôme DreamTone retails for $98 for a 1.3 fl oz. bottle and is available for purchase at Lancôme.com and department stores nationwide.

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