NYM: Not Your Mother's Hair Product

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S
KINKY MOVES

 Another great product I received in my Beauty Blogger 2012 Vox Box was NOT YOUR MOTHER'S Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream. It is infused with grapeseed and jasmine and smells wonderful! I got a trial size and was a bit unsure if it would be enough for my long hair. It was and so I hope you enjoy my quick review of this great hair care product.

I normally straighten my hair because I don't get the kind of curls that I want. So had to suck it up and try out yet another product for my curls. I have tried many different products and they end up being sticky and then they weigh my hair down. NYM's Kinky Moves is very light and not sticky at all. It is really smooth and when I worked it in, it broke down really easily. It felt almost like water when I was applying it. I used it right after my shower on my towel dried hair. I then waited for it to completely dry and went to sleep. The photo shows the curls the next morning when I woke up. They are still pretty defined and were really soft, also it has a detangler built in so no messy tangles! I could actually run my fingers through my hair, that amazed me. Now I did have some flyaways but a quick application of a tiny bit of it fixed that right up. Did I mention the great smell?! It smells so good and if you've noticed in my other beauty reviews, I'm very big on smells.

NYM Products are all gluten- free, are made in the U.S.A, and available in stores all across America. They retail for about $5.99 which is in the middle range in price. If you have curly hair then I'd recommend trying this out for yourself because it works wonderfully! You won't hate your curls when you use this product, you'll love them.









Disclaimer: I received this product from Influenster and NYM to do a review on. All opinions are my own and no further compensation was given.

Bath & Body Candle Review

Another product I received in my Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox was this candle from Bath & Body Works. The scent was Black Pepper Bergamot and it smelled wonderful. I could actually smell it through the box before I even opened it. It has a spicy rich smell with undertones of the bergamot and lavender. Now I have to say I wasn't quite sure what Bergamot was so I ran to google to look it up. It is made using the oils from the peels of Bergamot Oranges that are native to Southern Asia. This is where the richness comes from in the candle, along with the very light citrus smell.

The candle was easy to light and burned really brightly. It melted really quickly and released that great spicy rich smell into my bedroom. I liked that when I did turn it off the wax came together nicely and the wick was ready to be lit again.

Bath & Body Works has a ton of different fragrances that are sure to satisfy your wants. While the larger sized candles are a bit pricier, buying the mini size lets you sample all the scents. hey would also make great gifts and the great thing is that Bath & Body Works is always having sales so keep your eyes open!

Disclaimer: I received this product from Influenster and Bath & Body Works to do a review on. All opinions are my own and no other compensation was given.

Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce

COUNTRY BOB'S ALL PURPOSE SAUCE

So was excited to be able to review Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce. I got two 13oz bottles which I knew would be put to some good use in my home. We love bbq and bbq sauce, we go through at least 6 bottles a month! Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce has been made since 1968, so you know it's got to be good!

This isn't your typical bbq sauce though, its more like a steak sauce. The consistency of the sauce is really loose, but not watery. It has a great flavor with it not being too spicy at all. You can use it on almost anything from steak, chicken to pork - either grilled or marinated. You can use it in other recipes as well like soups, stews, and baked beans! It is the most versatile "bbq sauce" I've ever had.

Tiny bits of bbq goodness!

Now I had my choice of things that I could make using it and for one day I decided a bbq breaded popcorn chicken salad would be super tasty. I got my chicken pieces lightly breaded them, popped them in the oven to bake, and when they were done I splashed some Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce on them and tossed them around a bit. A little went a long way so just about a tablespoon was enough to evenly coat the chicken. I then got my greens - a mixture of baby lettuce, a tiny bit of sharp cheddar, and dinner was served! The kids loved it and it was a healthier treat that everyone could enjoy. The kids wanted me to make this again so I guess it's on the menu from now on.

The next day I figured I'd marinate some pork ribs in it, can't get more bbq than that, right?  Anyway I poured some on and let it sit for about 1hr before I started cooking it. I like my pork a little softer so I add a tiny bit of water to the bottom and cover it up with foil. The sauce left the pork super juicy and tender and full of flavor. For good measure I added some more to it because I love tons of sauce! Of course everyone loved it and they what kind of sauce was on them. Did I mention the kids love sauce? I ended up running out of one bottle that day because they all wanted some more to dip their pork ribs into to. Sadly I had to oblige because there would certainly have been a small riot.

If you're looking for a great tasting, versatile, flavorful sauce you definitely have to get some Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce. You can get 6 bottles for about $25.00 shipped, or about $4.17 ea, straight out of Illinois, USA. They have more great products on the website so head on over to check them out for yourself!


Disclaimer: I received two bottles of Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce to do a review with. All opinions are my own and no other compensation was given.

SMARTFOOD SELECTS

 

I was pretty excited to try these out as I'm always looking for a healthy alternative to chips. BzzAgent sent me three great flavors to try out. They were all good, some more than others, and better than chips! They are all natural, don't have any preservatives, or any other bad stuff. It really is a great, healthy choice for you and your family.

yummy delicious popcorn!

The first bag I grabbed was the Sour Cream flavored popcorn and they were absolutely delicious. It had a great texture and flavor, and didn't taste "fake". I have tried many similar products that had the weirdest texture, which took away from the experience. You know that weird texture I'm talking about, that Styrofoam feel. They are a great healthy snack for me, especially right now that I'm really trying hard to get healthy. The bag was really easy to open and I liked that it was resealable. This meant it would stay fresher longer and kept it from getting stale and gross.

 
The second bag I tried was the Cinnamon Brown Sugar popped chips. They too had a great texture, were super crunchy and full of flavor. Sometimes popped chips can have a cardboard feel to them. These were crispy and crunchy, and definitely no grease! They weren't overly sweet, all the flavors were balanced. There wasn't ever a time where I grabbed a chip and thought, ugh that's too much. I know we've all been there, done that. It was a great sweet snack that I and the kids enjoyed. 


 
Last was the Garlic Tomato Basil Hummus Chips and sadly to say, I was not a fan. They had a great crunch, but the flavor was just way too out of my comfort zone. It just had a weird after taste for me, but I've never tried hummus before so wasn't sure if it was supposed to taste that way. If you love hummus I'm sure you'll love these, they did have a great taste when it came to the tomato and basil.

Overall they were a great treat, super affordable, and available in many locations. I have bought more popcorn since trying these out because they were just so great tasting. 






Disclaimer: Products were provided to me by BzzAgent  exclusively to try out and review. All opinions are my own and no further compensation was given.

Udi's Gluten Free Thanksgiving Chat

 

 

Udi'S Gluten Free Thanksgiving Chat on November 7 at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT 

 

Join Sommer, Penelope, Allison, and Sarah on Wednesday, November 7 at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT for a chat about Thanksgiving. They’ll be sharing gluten free recipes, tips for eating GF at your relatives’ homes, how to deal with those pesky family members who think going gluten free is just a fad – and more!

Also they'll be giving away some terrific Udi’s Gluten Free products!

• 2 packages of pizza crust
• 2 loaves of Omega Flax & Fiber Bread
• 2 packages of Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites
• 3 Bags of Cranberry Granola
• 2 bags of Classic Hamburger Buns
• 2 Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

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Mystery Box Giveaway

For reaching 1,000 fans I'm giving away a mystery box full of goodies! There will be sample and full size products in there. All random products, but I'm sure you'll love them!

Kiss Lash Pro Review

I was given some lashes to try out in my Influenster VoxBox. Now I have to say that I am a total newbie when it comes to using fake lashes. I had no real clue how to put them on or where to put them on exactly. But I forged ahead and tried my best at it.

The packaging of the false lashes is really well made. The lashes were easy to take off and stuck back on just as fast. The glue was easy to use and hold. I wasn't sure about how much glue I was supposed to use. I think that would have helped when applying. The tweezers were well tweezers that were not too easy to use. They were kind of awkward to use and I ended up using my fingers more.

So I checked the length and snipped a little of the end and got to applying them. Now this is where things got hard, well at least for me. I didn't know where to place the lashes so I gave it my best shot. I put the lash down and let the awkward feeling ensue. I have pretty full lashes so I've never really needed to use them. It felt pretty weird to me to have them on. They felt kind of heavy on my lids, so maybe its too much for me? Not sure but it did help my lashes look longer, which I was happy about!

So when it came time to take them off the lashes came off super quickly. Just a little tug and pull and off it came. It took a few seconds and I was lashless, or at least no more falsies. They were still a little tacky so I placed it back onto the packaging so they wouldn't get lost or messed up. I'll definitely be trying them out again because well, practice makes perfect!

They go for about $8.00 at most department and drug stores so they're really affordable. My overall reaction was that they were nice, but not 100% for me. I saw some other ladies that had used them and they looked fantastic.


**Disclaimer: I received this product from Influenster for the sole purpose of doing a review. All opinions are my own and no further compensation was made.