Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips FTW!

I recently was able to try out Combat Ant Killing Baits Strips courtesy of Purex Insiders. First off, our newly built home is built on a plot of primarily sand, so we literally have a yard, and subsequently a house, covered in ants. These Combat strips are small and discrete, so you can place them anywhere without the ugly look of most traps I have used in the past. There is a small bit of tape to attach if you want to put them under cabinets, etc (which came off without a hitch), and the pack comes with 6 strips to place where needed. I have been seeing the sneaky little buggers a lot in our master bathroom lately so I decided to start there. No one but Josh and I go in there normally so I wasn't concerned about being discrete so I placed it right where I could see the action, lol! Within an hour, the strip was literally COVERED in ants! Then, by the end of the day they were all gone. Where did they go? Well, they did exactly what the package noted, they gobbled up what they could of the bait and brought it diligently back to their lair, where I assume the rest of their buddies (and hopefully their queen!) shared in the bait. Now it is a few weeks later, and prime ant season as the snow is melting and the ants are coming out to play, and I have definitely seen a decrease in the pesky bugs. I didn't expect them to completely go away, but the Combat strips did more than what I really thought they would.

Through June, Combat is also holding a $1,000 sweeps. Go here to enter to win one of three $250 Visa gift cards or one $1,000 grand prize Visa gift card, woohoo!
*As always, the product I am reviewing was provided to me at no cost to me, but the opinions are all my own.

(CLOSED) Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Review, Sweeps & Coupon Giveaway

Once again, I am trying out a product thanks to Purex Insiders. This time Dial has provided us with the opportunity to try out their new Coconut Water body wash. Can I just say, using coconut water seems genius. I have heard so many great things about coconut water, I am not surprised that its use is growing. Who knew that it could help moisturize, too! I have been using it for the past week and I am loving it. The scent is light and fresh, the gel/lather is great and it does a great job cleaning and moisturizing. I use body wash to shave my legs, so knowing I might dry out my legs less is a huge plus for me. I wish the rest of the ingredients were more natural to really go with the coconut water, but that was my only gripe.

If you want to try this as well, head here to enter to win one of 250 bottles (or the $1,000 grand prize!), while you are there, don't forget to like their page! Also, leave a comment here to also try to win one of 3 coupons for a free bottle from me (comments are moderated for spam so may not appear right away)! I will pick 3 winners using random.org next friday 3/15/13. Good luck!!



* Dial provided me with a sample of the new Coconut Water Body Wash in exchange for a review; however, all views expressed are my own.

(CLOSED) Tropical Blends Review, Sweeps & Coupon Giveaway

Thanks to Purex Insiders, I was able to try a fabulous new product, Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends (Mango/Coconut)! Honey Bunches of Oats is one of my absolute favorite cereals, so I was definitely excited to try it, albeit a bit hesitant knowing how much I love the original. I was worried mostly about the coconut being too overpowering, but luckily the crunchy, oat-y flavor I love was still there and the coconut was subtle. It was much better than I expected and something I will rotate in with my regulars (sorry, it didn't quite replace my faves!) from now on.

Along with allowing us to try the cereal, the brand is also promoting with a fantastic new sweepstakes for all to enter (Hello, trip to Hawaii!!!) and has given me three coupons for a free box to give away to my readers :) Simply comment on this post to enter (comments are moderated for spam, so it may not appear right away). I will use random.org to pick 3 winners next Friday, March 15th! Good Luck!

* Honey Bunches of Oats provided me with a sample of the new Tropical Blends in exchange for a review; however, all views expressed are my own.

(CLOSED)Purex Baby Review and Giveaway

Thanks to Purex (and Purex Insiders), I was able to try out the new Purex Baby detergent. I am pretty much obsessed with finding the best detergent, and even moreso to find one that is good for my kids' clothes and delicate skin. This winter has been rough, so dry and so cold! We all have been battling dry, chapped, itchy skin. I never really thought that our laundry detergent could be aggravating but I have definitely seen a difference since we started using the Purex Baby, especially with Keira who constantly tells me how much her legs itch before going to bed. Baby's skin is meant to be super soft, right?! Not only has the Purex Baby helped to keep my girls' skin soft, it also does what it is supposed to do as a laundry detergent - get clothes clean (at a reasonable price)!

Not only did I get to try this great new product, but I also have 3 coupons for a FREE bottle to give away as well. Comment on this post to enter, then I will randomly draw 3 entries on Friday to receive one of their own. Make sure to check out Purex on Facebook and enter their Sharp Dressed Baby Sweepstakes for another way to win. Good Luck!! *Disclaimer: I was given a bottle for free to review from Purex, but the opinions stated are all mine :)
Names are drawn thanks to random.org, winners are Misty, Carrie, & Becky! I will contact you to get your info and will mail your coupon on Monday. Congrats and thank you for participating!

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Influenster Beauty Blogger Voxbox

I am always excited to try new products, especially beauty products so I was practically jumping out of my seat when I was picked to receive the Influenster Beauty Voxbox. Even if not everything worked for me, it really was so much fun. Here's a rundown of what was inside and my experience: The Goody spin pins would not keep my hair in a bun, I have a lot of hair and put it in a bun almost daily and it just fell out no matter how I tried. I really love the idea though and will keep trying despite my thick curly hair! Eboost didn't do much for me and was a bit hard to swallow, but I think it would have been fine if I used more water. Not Your Mother's Frizz Control cream smells heavenly, seriously! It works pretty well, also taming my unruly curls! I always love NYC products, they are so affordable and have a good amount of color in the palette. Great for a night out! The Bath and Body Works candle is super cute and very strong. I received the black pepper bergamot, and while I didn't really care for it(it's very manly), I know there are lots of others that I like. As for the false lashes, I have to admit I am a bit of a newb, so this was quite an undertaking for me. After about 30 minutes of trying to get it perfect I gave up. It looked ok, but not as close to the lashline as I would like, and the glue didn't come off to keep them clean for the next use. I might have had an "off" night when testing things out, as the pics portray. I was a bit tired and ragged :P Still, so much fun and much appreciated!

Thanks, Influenster, for letting me try out these items complimentary!