KROGER 4x FUEL POINTS OFFER

     Who doesn't want to save money at the pump this holiday season? Right now KROGER can help you not only satisfy those on your holiday shopping list but also help save money on fuel at the pump. In order to enjoy these benefits you must have a Kroger shoppers card. If not, applying is easy. Simply go to your nearest Kroger location and apply for a card at the checkout. You will immediately receive your shoppers card. You can also apply online at the website by clicking the above purple word-Kroger.
     Kroger offers so many third party gift cards to choose from whether it is for restaurants (both fine dining or fast food), specialty stores (such as Aeropostale and Bath & Bodyworks), Techie cards such as Apple iTunes and Google Play for those who love their technology and music, Visa, Mastercard and MANY others to choose from! Kroger has you covered! You can even avoid the crowd by ordering gift cards online! For a complete list click here: KROGER GIFT CARDS.
 

    For every third party gift card purchase made you earn 4x Fuel Points! You can increase your earnings by simply grocery shopping at Kroger or filling your prescriptions. For every 100 points earned you get 10 cents off per gallon of fuel! I earned a total of 40 cents off per gallon! You can use points up to 35 gallons of fuel per purchase.

     I only made a small purchase of 7.196 gallons of fuel. With my 40 cents off per gallon I saved $2.88 on my purchase.

     I encourage anyone and everyone to take advantage of this special offer. I think that Kroger understands it's customer's needs by offering these savings. Special THANK YOU to Kroger and BzzAgent for helping me #GetADiscount by mailing me a bonus 100 point coupon to redeem as well as a few 50 point coupons to pass along to friends and family. 

SMASHBOX FULL EXPOSURE EYESHADOW PALETTE

    SHIMMER SHADES (top row):

• -Chocolate Brown with Golden Pearl
• -Deep Golden Brown with Gold Pearl
• -Soft Gold with Gold and Silver Pearl
• -Light Tan with Gold and Silver Pearl
• -Golden Wheat with Gold Pearl
• -Midtone Slate with Silver Pearl
• -Rich Grey with Multicolor and Silver     
•  Pearl

MATTE SHADES (bottom row):

• -Matte Warm Chocolate Brown
• -Matte Midtone Brown
• -Soft Matte Midtone Tan
• -Creamy Matte Beige
• -Soft Light Taupe
• -Ashy Dark Brown
• -Suede Black

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•      SHIMMER SHADES (top row):
•       -Chocolate Brown with Golden Pearl
•       -Deep Golden Brown with Gold Pearl
•      MATTE SHADES (bottom row):
•       -Matte Warm Chocolate Brown
•       -Matte Midtone Brown
•      ^---SWATCHES ABOVE---^
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     SHIMMER SHADES (top row):

•       -Soft Gold with Gold and Silver Pearl
•       -Light Tan with Gold and Silver Pearl
•      MATTE SHADES (bottom row):
•        -Soft Matte Midtone Tan
•        -Creamy Matte Beige
•      ^---SWATCHES ABOVE---^
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•      SHIMMER SHADES (top row):
  •       -Golden Wheat with Gold Pearl
  •       -Midtone Slate with Silver Pearl
  •      MATTE SHADES (bottom row):
  •       -Soft Light Taupe
  •       -Ashy Dark Brown
  •      ^---SWATCHES ABOVE---^
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  •      SHIMMER SHADE (top row):

          -Rich Grey with Multicolor and Silver  

    •          Pearl
    •      MATTE SHADE (bottom row):
    •       -Suede Black
    •      ^---SWATCHES ABOVE---^ 
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         *PIC ABOVE IS FROM  

          SEPHORA.COM WEBSITE*   

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          I am in LOVE with this eyeshadow palette! I purchased mine from Sephora.com for $49. It also includes a double-ended eyeshadow brush, deluxe size sample of Full Exposure Mascara, and application tips. If you love neutral eyeshadow this is a great addition to your makeup collection. Gorgeous palette.

    
    

    
    

DINNER IN 10 WITH KROGER

     Dinner in 10 minutes IS POSSIBLE with help from Kroger. As a BzzAgent Member I #GotitFree! I was mailed coupons to redeem at any Kroger for 1 FREE Kroger Frozen Skillet Meal, 1 FREE Kroger Fresh Selections Salad Kit, and 1 FREE Kroger Brand Frozen Garlic Bread.

     At first I was skeptical. A 10 minute meal? Come on! So, I was up for the challenge. Last night I was very tired so it was the perfect time to cook my 10 minute meal. Who's in the mood for a taste of the Mediterranean tonight? Grilled chicken breast, penne pasta, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic sauce sounds YUMMY!😋 I preheated my oven at 350•, opened and placed my Kroger Brand Frozen Garlic Bread onto a cookie sheet and into the oven. What better tasty side dish to accompany my pasta meal! Afterwards, I opened my Kroger Tuscan-Style Penne Frozen Skillet Meal and poured it into a non-stick skillet on medium heat and covered.

*NOTE: THE AROMA MAY CAUSE MOUTH WATERING!!*

     After getting my Kroger Tuscan-Style Penne Frozen Skillet Meal into the skillet to cook I opened the refrigerator to grab another quick and easy side dish. Kroger Fresh Selections House Salad with Bacon. You get EVERYTHING you need to make the perfect, crisp salad in 1 bag! It is a blend of mixed lettuce and spinach greens, cheddar cheese, REAL BACON bits, croutons, and a zesty Ranch dressing. After removing the seperate packets containing the REAL bacon bits, croutons, cheddar cheese, and zesty Ranch dressing  I opened the bag and dumped the contents into a large bowl. I then added the packets to make my fresh side salad.

*NOTE: IT'S BACON!! YUM, YUM, YUM!*😋

  

     After stirring my Kroger Tuscan-Style Penne Frozen Skillet Meal occassionally ....within 10 minutes I had the easiest, most mouth-watering meal. I cannot stress enough how robust the flavors were together. The anticipation (aka mouth salivating) that had built up from the aroma of garlic and sun-dried tomatoes was over. It was time to dig in! 

*DISCLAIMER: All Kroger Brand foods in this post was given to me by BzzAgent for review. All opinions given were truly my own.*

Sephora, MAC, VS & CHANEL Haul

     Just a quick post on my recent haul this week (so far-lol). I am LOVING these products! from lower left to right:

-MAC Pressed Pigment in Jet Couture

-Victoria's Secret PRO Lip Scrub & Balm

-CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow          

  Sheer Colour Powder in N•40 (CHANEL 

  powder brush which is included inside  

  compact)

-MAC Pressed Pigment in Deeply 

 Dashing 

     Of all products the CHANEL Les Beiges N•40 Healthy Glow Sheer Powder is my FAVORITE. It is beautiful! It gives my skin a healthy faux tan glow. It is a matte bronze color. I will be able to use it year round for a touch of color to my pale winter skin. It is quite pricey at $57.50 plus tax. I purchased mine from

the CHANEL.com website. I am wearing it in 

the pic below:

     I have never used or purchased MAC 

Pressed Pigments before until now. I love the 

way MAC Loose Pigments look. They give a 

beautiful "foil" look to your eyelids BUT they 

lack the GORGEOUS sparkle that Pressed 

Pigments provide. These pigments are so 

easy to apply. You can use Fix+ sprayed 

onto a brush to pick up the color or simply 

use your finger to sweep the color across 

your eyelids. They have a slight cream 

texture. I did not have any fall out. I am 

wearing both MAC Pressed Pigments in 

Deeply Dashing on the lid and JetCouture 

in the crease and outer eyelid area:

I am wearing Shroom as a highlight color below 

my browbone area. I ordered my pigments 

from MAC Cosmetics.com.

     Finally, the VS Pro Lip Scrub and Balm has 

been really nice. It is a sweet sugar scrub that 

tastes so yummy. It does wonders for my dry 

lips. I like the pink balm because it has a light 

pink tint with a mint flavor. It leaves my lips 

soft. I ordered it from Victoria's Secret.com

for $16. These have been my go-to products 

of the moment.

 

LET'S GO KROGERing!

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     I am LOVING Kroger #freeFridaydownloads! Kroger has stepped up their game by offering shoppers a TOTALLY FREE (excluding sales tax) item EVERY Friday! If you have a Kroger Shopping Card you can go to http://freefridaydownload.com/ OR download the mobile Kroger app to  digitally download a coupon for one FREE item between the hours of 12:01am and 11:59pm PT every Friday.   

    To get started you simply register your Kroger Shopping Card. Next, you can view the free item coupon under "My Coupons". You will have 2 WEEKS to redeem your coupon in store. Your coupon will be applied toward your free item at the time of checkout. Not only can you digitally download your FREE item coupon but also digitally download other manufacturer coupons as well. 

     Other cool advantages of visiting the 

 http://freefridaydownload.com/ website is the ability to:

-Browse weekly Kroger ads

-Track your Shopper's Card savings

-Track your Fuel Points

-Create your shopping list

You can also sign up for special offers, coupons and more by signing up for e-mail. Go on! Who doesn't want something FREE? #gotItFree

Disclaimer: Even though I am a BzzAgent Member who often receives free products for review ALL opinions expressed regarding the Kroger Co. are my own honest opinions. 

SlimFast Strawberries & Cream Shake

     I was anxiously awaiting for my SlimFast Influenster VoxBox. I had never tried SlimFast products. I had always read  negative reviews about their powder shakes in the past so therefore I was a little skeptical. I did feel excited though because I have ALWAYS been overweight my entire life. Even though I have lost 208 pounds I still weigh 242 pounds as of today:( I have tried everything: the Adkins Diet, Low Fat Diet, Vegetarian Diet, weight loss pills both over-the-counter and prescription, and finally weight loss surgery AFTER losing 100 pounds by dieting alone. 

     After my Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery two years ago I lost an additional 108 pounds. As of now I have tried different weight loss shakes to lose additional weight but have always hated the smell and taste of them UNTIL NOW!

     My SlimFast Influenster VoxBox included the following: 

     -1 SlimFast Strawberries & Cream 

       shake

     -4 recipe cards for making   

       cocktail/mocktails with 

       the shake provided

     -1 plastic martini glass to enjoy your

       shake

     The SlimFast Strawberries & Cream shake is one of four SlimFast shake flavors. Other flavors include: French Vanilla, Cappuccino Delight, and Rich Chocolate Royale. For this SlimFast Campaign Influenster has partnered with DR Mixologist, Darryl Robinson who is the host of "Drink Up" on The Cooking Channel. DR Robinson has created four delicious recipes to enjoy that include using the Influenster VoxBox Slimfast shake. You can find those recipes by clicking here: SlimFast Recipes 

     SlimFast Strawberries & Cream shake is beautifully packaged in a cute hourglass shape bottle with a tempting picture of the Strawberries & Cream shake being poured into a drinking glass on front below the SlimFast brand logo. Key nutritional information such as the shake only being 180 calories per serving, controlling hunger up to four hours, and fat, fiber and protein content can easily be seen on the front as well. 

On back you will find a Nutrition Table of Contents:

The SlimFast Strawberries & Cream shake is loaded with all of the "good stuff"  you want and less of the "bad stuff" that you don't want. 

     Using the recipe card for the "Sassy Strawberry Colada-Mocktail I gathered all of my ingredients:

The recipe was so quick and easy to make. In less than five minutes I whipped up and poured my delicious mocktail into the SlimFast "Get What You Really Want This Summer" martini glass. I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor. It was very a very creamy and refreshing blend of fruit flavor with a tropical coconut note. It could easily become a Summer party favorite.

     I also tried the SlimFast Strawberries & Cream shake alone from the bottle. I cannot believe that it is so good with NO yucky aftertaste! I could easily follow the SlimFast 3-2-1 Plan (which is also listed on the side of the shake bottle). 

     If you are interested in having a #SlimFastSexySummer to help manage your diet you can learn more at: SlimFast.com. You can also purchase Slimfast products at most grocery retailers and online websites such as Amazon.com. Enjoy:)

     *DISCLAIMER*: Even though I received the SlimFast Strawberries & Cream shake from Influenster for review ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED were my own true opinions.

     

"Secret Outlast Clear Gel"

     Have you ever been embarrassed by odor, wetness, or white marks on your clothes from wearing your deodorant? Have you ever had to do a Deo Dance http://bit.ly/10XDOVM? If so, don't sweat it! Try Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant. It is a clear gel that glides on smoothly to give you 48 hour protection from odor and wetness. 

     I received a full size Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant in my #SpringVoxBox  from @Influenster. I have been wearing it every day since. I love how it applies smoothly under my arms. Just one click is all I needed to keep me odor free and dry. I am amazed at how it feels like I am not wearing any deodorant! It certainly lasts all day. It has definitely replaced my Degree solid stick deodorant. 

     DISCLAIMER: Even though I received a Secret Outlast Deodorant for review from Influenster ALL views are strictly my own honest opinions. 

"Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+"

     Let me start off by saying that great things REALLY DO come in small packages. I have tried other volumizing hair powders before but NOTHING compares to Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It. It is a product that truly lives up to it's claims. It made my short, thin, chin length bob look sassy! It provided my hair with lots of volume by lifting it at the roots, texture, and control. It made my hair feel thicker without all the teasing and hairspray.

    

     Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It is so easy to use. You simply lift your DRY hair and "Dust It" at the roots and massage in hair for loads of volume. If you want a more textured style you simply apply it to certain strands of hair for that pieced look. It made my hair go from flat to fab.

                   BEFORE                             

      (PLEASE IGNORE MYHORRIBLE      

       BRASSY/DARK ROOTS-hair appt.is 

       tomorrow).

                       AFTER

       YAY! No more boring, flat hair!

            

     As you can see Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It does work. As an added bonus it provides a firm hold for when using clip in hair extensions. You simply apply Dust It on your natural hair roots, massage in, then clip in your extensions. It gives you reassurance knowing your hair extensions are not going to slip or slide out of your hair. 

     If you are interested in learning more about Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It you can click on the following link:

http://bit.ly/1a7GB2g.

     DISCLAIMER: Even though this product was provided to me by Influenster for review ALL thoughts expressed are my own honest opinions.

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

     I was literally Over The Moon with joy to see Broadway Nails imPRESS Press On Manicure in Over The Moon in my Influenster Spring VoxBox. I had been wanting to try them for so long. My natural nails are really thin and weak. I have made several attempts at using press on manicure nails in the past to get  salon looking nails but have had NO success in getting beautiful nails. 

  

   I was really skeptical about using Broadway Nails imPRESS Press On Manicure after so many failed products I have tried in the past. I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was NO MESSY GLUE involved in the application. You simply find the proper fitting nail, align the nail tabs at your cuticles, peel off the tabs, press on the nails and DONE with NO DRYING TIME involved!

     I had a very positive experience with Broadway Nails imPRESS Press On Manicure Nails. I loved the pattern, the quick ease in application, and durability of the nails. I was able to get a full 4 days wearing time from them. After several showers, dirty dishes and everyday wear I decided to remove them. They were easy to remove with NO GLUE RESIDUE OR DAMAGE to my natural nails. 

     You simply cannot go wrong with these nails. They come in a variety of colors and patterns. They can be found at most local drugstores and range from $5.99 for color nails and $7.99 for patterns. If you would like further information you can visit the Broadway Nails website at: http://www.impressmanicure.com/

     DISCLAIMER: Even though I obtained this product from my Influenster Spring VoxBox ALL statements regarding this product are my own honest opinion. 

     

     

     

TastyKake Kandy Bar Kakes

    Today I received a sample of Tasty Kake's Smores Kandy Bar Kake in my Influenster Spring VoxBox. Before now I had never heard of Tasty Kake so I obtained company background information from their website:www.tastykake.com. 

     The Tasty Baking Company was  founded in 1914. It is located in Philadelphia, Pa. and is one of the country’s leading baking companies. It is a branch of Flowers Foods ( which has a bakery near my town ). Tastykake offers more than 100 varieties of delicious cakes, pies, cookies and donuts. Tastykake takes pride in offering fresh quality baked goods. The Tastykake line includes such classics as Krimpets, Kandy Kakes, Juniors, and Kreamies. 

     

     I want to first discuss the packaging of Tastykake Smores Kandy Bar Kake. I really love how Tastykake used an old fashioned look for their packaging. The tan and brown colors make me think of fresh wholesome ingredients. There is also an eye catching picture of the kandy bar kake on the front of the packaging. I do appreciate the Nutrition Facts being in large print on the side of the package. 

     Upon opening the package you smell the mouth watering aroma of the Hershey's chocolate. You slide a full 2.1 oz candy bar shaped kake from the package. It is a chocolate kake layered with a delicious creme filling and marshmallow flavor. It is topped with I believe a graham cracker crumble. It retails for $4.49 per box which includes 5 kakes or $1.69 per single kake when purchasing seperately. 

     I enjoyed my Smores kake SO much. It was so mouthwateringly yummy. The smell was so luring. It had a light fluffy creme filling that was divine. It has left me CRAVING more! I am so thrilled to know that my local General Dollar Store is a retailer of Tastykake goodies. I have now added Tastykake Smores Kandy Bar Kakes to my shopping list. I can't wait to indulge in more. YUM:p

    

     DISCLAIMER: Even though Influenster sent me a sample of the Tastykake Smores Kandy Bar Kake for review ALL views expressed are my own honest opinions. If you are interested in finding local retailers of Tastykake baked goods please click on the link above in this post.

     

       

May 2013 Ipsy Spring Fling Glam Bag

     Today I received my May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag. I am always so excited to see the gorgeous fuchsia metallic package. Inside included the following products:

     -Juice Beauty Organic lipgloss in Pink

     -NuMe Finishing Serum

     -Zoya nail polish in Gie Gie

     -St. Tropez Instant Glow Body Lotion

     -Yaby concealer in the color Buff

and a beautiful teal and orange  Chevron print bag.

     I will first begin discussing the Juice Beauty Organic lipgloss in Pink. The color is more of a mauvy tone. It has a nice, thin consistency. It applies really well. It is a very pretty color. The only complaint I have is the taste. It tastes like some kind of organic oil. I cannot think of what it reminds me of but it is sort of medicinal. 

     The next product I would like to discuss is my FAVORITE. The NuMe Finishing Serum. I adore the beautiful little blue bottle. It smells so nice. It made my severely damaged blonde hair feel soft and shiny. A true MIRACLE product.

     My favorite runner up product is the Zoya nail polish in Gie Gie. It is a cute cotton candy pink color with fine silver glitter sparkles. It applies easily with no streaks. I applied one coat in the pic below. Please excuse my unmanicured nails:(

As you can see-it is GORGEOUS. It has a beautiful pearl frost finish. 

     The next product I want to mention is the St. Tropez Instant Glow Body Lotion. I am a sucker for metallic packaging. I love it! I have not yet tried this product. I will update my post as soon as I use it to give you my review.

   

       UPDATE: I tried the St. Tropez Instant Glow Body Lotion yesterday. It did not have the really bad smell that most self tanners have. It was easy to apply. It gave my skin a nice glow. I love the fact that it washes off easily with soap and water so if you make a mistake you can simply wash it off. It's perfect for when you want a quick glowing tan.

   My final Glam Bag product to discuss is the Yaby concealer in the color Buff. I think it is a nice sample size product that I can place in my GlamRx mini palette. The color suited my skintone perfectly. I am so impressed by this product's performance. It melts onto skin easily and smoothly. It covers my purple under eye circles completely. It lasts all day without looking cakey or settling into my fine lines. It has been a rival with my MAC ProLongwear Concealer. 

    

 Overall this has been my FAVORITE Ipsy Glam Bag thus far. I am beyond pleased with the products that I have used. Ipsy is a wonderful monthly beauty subscription service. I have never been disappointed in my Glam Bags. Thanks Ipsy;) If you are interested in subscribing to Ipsy simply click on the following link: www.Ipsy.com