ZzzQuil Review

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZzzQuil. All opinions are 100% mine.




My 2 year old has never been a great sleeper. He finally, FINALLY started consistently sleeping through the night in Feb - after a month and a half of waking up 3 to 5 times a night 4 to 5 times a week - no exaggeration. So, I have had many many sleepless nights myself, and that has totally messed up my sleep schedule. Even now, after almost 3 months of uninterrupted sleep, I am still waking up several times a night then taking awhile to fall back asleep. This mom is tired!!

The makers of Vicks NyQuil now have the perfect solution for occasional sleeplessness - ZzzQuil! ZzzQuil’s active ingredient, diphenhydramine HCI, helps reduce the time it takes for you to fall asleep when you have difficulty falling asleep, so you can sleep soundly and wake up refreshed. Not for colds, not for pain relief, ZzzQuil is just to help you sleep. It is non-habit forming as well as safe and effective when used according to package directions.

ZzzQuil is available in both liquid and  LiquiCap® forms. I used the liquid. The packaging looks similar to NyQuil, excerpt it has purple undertones. The liquid does have the usual medicine-ish taste, but it also had a hint of berry flavor. not hard to swllow at all. It is a warming liquid, and I could defiantly feel it warming my stomach right after I took it. ZzzQuil started working almost right away, making me sleepy. I fell asleep quickly, and only woke up one time in the middle of the night - then fell back asleep right away. I did have a little bit of a "sleep hangover" but it went away fairly quickly, and I did feel more awake and refreshed as usual.

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Radical Review Wednesday: Goody QuikStyle Brush

Goody QuikStyle brush. photo by ivillage

I don't think I have ever coveted a brush until I saw the Goody QuikStyle brush. Being the mom of a 21 month old, I don't have the time to do a blow dry every day (or even most days!). Some mornings, I barely have time to shower! So to find a brush that removes 30% of water from wet hair to help speed my drying time? Yes please! That it is from Goody just makes it more desirable!

Goody QuikStyle brush closeup. photo frombeautezine

This brush works great! My hair is long and very thick, and it takes forever to dry. The Goody QuikStyle does help it to dry faster. If I want it even more dry, I flip my hair over to make sure that the underneath gets dry as well. I feel so much better about going outside with wet hair because it is not as wet as it used to be! You can also use it to brush your wet hair, then continue using it as you dry and style your hair.

Goody QuikStyle in action!

The only downside is cleaning it. Because it is so absorbent, it didn't dry very quickly, so it was still wet when I went to use it the next day. However, it did dry again, and works just fine!

For more information, check out the Goody website: http://bit.ly/REp8ue  or the QuikStyle Product Page: http://bit.ly/Sis8Oi


*I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program*

Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops Review

When I was younger, I loved going to the convenience store which, no lie, was called Convenient. One thing I loved buying was packages of cough drops. And my favorite cough drop, by far, was Pine Bros. I really liked how it was soft and it was not minty. It was soothing but not overpowering.

I had not had them in years, so I was so excited to get the chance to try them again. And a week after they arrived I happened to get a nasty cold with a sore throat - which I still have!! Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops were just the way that I remembered. They were soft and a little chewy, and they melted in my mouth. The Natural Honey flavor was so soothing and the Wild Cherry flavor tasted like cherries! I love that they come in pucks - so easy to keep in the diaper bag. No more loose cough drops, no more digging to find them in the bottom of your bag.

Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops are available nationwide at CVS Pharmacy and retail for $3.49.  Flavors include Natural Honey and Wild Cherry with Licorice available in limited quantities this holiday season. Lemon-Citrus will be available next year. Connect with Pine Bros. on Facebook and Twitter - they have a number of contests going throughout the year.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Back to School Cravebox Review

I can't believe that I have not blogged about Cravebox before! For $10 to $13, you get a box full of goodies! Subscriber boxes come every 6 to 8 weeks. The boxes can contain anything from food to beauty products to health, office, laundry... you never know what you are going to get, but it is usually pretty good stuff by brands you have heard of and some you haven't.

Cravebox also has limited edition boxes that anyone can apply to get. They are similar to the subscriber boxes, but if you are chosen to receive one, you will get  box full of goodies based on a single theme, topic or interest. Them most recent limited edition box as called Back to School, and it was pretty great!!

Cravebox Back to School Limited edition box

Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera - soothing and cooling, I use aloe vera for sunburns, but it has so many uses. This is in the front of my medicine cabinet.

Bic Atlantis pens and mechanical pencils - Bic is seriously my favorite pen brand, and I have always loved using ink that is a different color than regular blue and black. The pens are awesome, and they write so smoothly. Jeff can always use more pencils.

yummi bears DHA supplements - I was so excited to try gummy vitamins LOL These are actually a supplement, but they are also good for you! They are made with fish oil, so they do have a slight fishy taste, but it is still fun to eat gummies! (as you can see from the photo... I have eaten several!) A coupon for $1 off was also included.

Little Pim Spanish DVD - Very cute DVD to help children learn Spanish.It was more just kids speaking Spanish than an actual learning video, but my son still liked it. I think it is important to expose children to other languages and cultures, and this is an easy way to do so.

Halo oral antiseptic spray - I did not try this yet, but will definitely be bringing it the next time we fly. I am so scared of catching airborne germs on planes, and the idea of a spray to help protect me is great. It would be good if you were in a crowded situation, especially in winter.

Kleenex slim packs - What is there to say about Kleenex, soft and strong! These on the go packs are, well, slim, and they fit perfectly into a pocket of the diaper bag. I hardly knew they were there! Plus the designs are neat!

Lunchables with Smoothie coupon -  haven't used this yet, however I love the convenience and taste of Lunchables. They are easy to bring along on when we are out all day and need to feed the kid lunch on the go! Can't wait to try them with smoothies :)

This was a FABULOUS Cravebox! The best part is that there were issues with shipping, so they refunded our money. They are very engaged with their fans. You can find out more about Cravebox on their web site, Facebook or Twitter.

Radical Review Wednesday: Frizz-Ease Sheer Solution

I live on an island in New York. I live less than 5 miles from the water. My hair is wavy. So in the summer, my hair gets frizzy - especially around the hairline.  I really didn't think that there was anything I could do about it - until Frizz-Ease Sheer Solution came into my life! Look at the before and after pictures below... it is amazing!!!

Before... 24 hours of frizzies, even AFTER combing my hair!!

Frizz-Ease Sheer Solution is easy to use - shake up the formula, squeeze approx. 10 drops in the the palm of your hand and run it through damp hair. Easy! And it WORKS! Below is after 24 hours of use - including two hours running around a playground in 92 degree, 80% humidity weather. Still looks great!

After 24 hours of Frizz-Ease use - frizz free!

Be sure to check out this how-to video for achieving super-soft, stylish waves. click this link to print a coupon. Now that I use Frizz-Ease, I am looking forward to actually styling my hair in the summer!!



*I received a sample to review as part of my Bzzagent membership. All thoughts and opinions are my own*

Purell Jelly Wrap Carriers Review

I was so obsessed with Purell when it first came out! I had several of the on the go carriers and took them everywhere! Eventually I switched to a different brand because those sanitizers were scented. I did not like some of their features as much but the scent caused me to stay. I still use the Purell pump bottles, at work when I was working, and I bought several when Baby E. was born to help keep him healthy among all of his visitors!

So I was eager to try to the Purell Jelly Wrap Carriers to see if they were as good as I remembered. Sadly, I was disappointed. Previously, the carriers fitted over the top of the bottle so the bottle stayed upright. Now, the bottle faces down, so the caps come undone during your daily routine. The sanitizer also spurts out when it is used. Also, before, the carrier had a longer loop (you could choose from 3 positions) so it was easier to access and to share with others.

However, there are good things about Purell Jelly Wrap Carriers. The to go nature itself is wonderful. Very easy to take anywhere with you so you are always protected. The sanitizer is also very smooth and blends into your skin easily. It was not drying either, which is such a plus!

So, Purell itelf is great! I would say these carriers are just all right. For more information, visit purell.com.

 
I received the product from bzzagent  to review. No other compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Downy Unstopables Review

I will admit that I usually don't use these type of items. No fabric softeners, no yummy smelling things. But I decided to give this product a chance - and I am glad I did! It is so easy to use - just pour it into the bottom of your washer drum and let it work its magic in the wash. I usually forget to add it and have to move my clothes around to pour it in. You don't have to use much to get a good scent, either.

I first used it on my clothes and as surprised at how long the scent lasted, a week when they weren't used. I then used it on my towels and wow, it got some stanks right out. I think this product would be great if you have really smelly items like uniforms.

I would definitely buy this product again! I received the blue "Fresh" scent - I can't really describe what it smells like - fresh is a good way to describe it! I would buy it, as well as the purple "Lush" scent to see how it compares.




*this product was provided to me free from vocalpoint. No other compensation was received. All thoughts are my own*

BrytonPick Floss Review

They say: Reusable and Portable dental floss for people on-the-go or those who are unable to floss (or hate flossing). Great for people wearing braces or Invisalign. Credit card size carry-pouch included.

I say:  As someone who hates flossing, I was anxious to review this product. It was only okay. My first issue with it was that it was so flimsy that I actually bent one of the metal parts when I took it out of the package. However, it was easy to use, worked well and worked quickly. It fit well between my tight teeth. But I still have a lot of metal fillings, and so I wan't so keen in putting metal in my mouth. If they made a plastic version, I would definately buy it.

This product would be great to pack when you are traveling or if you don't have metal fillings. For more information, visit BrytonPick at http://www.brytonpick.com/

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Radical Review Wednesday: Brilliant Lenses Eyeglass Cleaner and Giveaway!

If you wear eyeglass gthne you KNOW how impossible it is to keep them clean! Enter Brilliant Lenses, which helps to solve that problem. It comes with two small bottles of  lens cleaner, an optical microfiber cloth and a small carrying pouch. Brilliant Lenses is a  premium eyeglass cleaner with SR-8 that adds a protective barrier to lenses to resist scratches and soiling from water, sweat, dust and dirt. Can be used on ALL types of lenses.

 I really liked this product.It did a great job cleaning my lenses, and they stayed clean longer than I expected! The SR-8 scratch resistant coating is such a great incentive to use this every day. The carrying case is a plus because I usually notice that my lenses need to be cleaned when I am driving!  Even Jeff was impressed by it, and I think he'll be stealing my other bottle lol!

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Neutrogena UltraSheer Liquid Sunblock: First Impressions

I was so excited to get to try Neutrogena UltraSheer Liquid Sunblock. I really love the application process - instead of a wide mouth that gets sunblock all over when you squeeze the bottle, the Neutrogena has a smaller tip, so the sunblock goes right where you want it. The scent is fresh and floral.


I did find the Neutrogena to be a little bit greasy when it first goes on, but it rubs in easily and the greasiness doesn't last long.

This sunblock worked very well for running errands around town. I am excited to try using it at the beach!

There is a $2 coupon available at http://www.neutrogena.com/suncoupon.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the product mentioned above for free for review purposes from Tidal Labs. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

got2be smooth operator review

As a member of BzzAgent  I had the opportunity to try got2be's smooth operator smoothing lustre lotion. I only occasionally use gels and such in my hair, so the first thing I did was ask Jeff to try it. He gels up his hair very day. His response, "The girlie one the charms on it?" lol But he liked it. It kept his hair in place with stiffness.

I enjoyed using it too. I used it as directed on damp, towel dried hair. It has s pump, with is a definite advantage to digging your hands in goop. The scent is fresh and there is no greasy or stickiness left on your hands. It really held in my hair well. It shaped it and the shape lasted all day.

The biggest issue I have is the price! It was $7.99. But I do have 4 coupons to give away later on today!! Stay tuned :)




I received a coupon for a free product from BzAgent. All thoughts are my own.

Dove Daily Moisture Conditioner Review

I am a Dove girl - who isn't? Dove has been used in my family literally for generations. And with the Campaign for Real  Beauty, they are really showing what they value - and I totally approve! When I was offered the opportunity to be a Dove Hair Premier Ambassador, I jumped on it. 

I was sent a bottle the new Dove Damage Therapy Daily Moisture Conditioner to try. Now, I have oily hair, so I don't normally use conditioner and with "moisture" in the name, I was a little scared! . But this conditioner? Wow!!! My hair was soft and light and not oily at all. I use this 2 to 3 times a week and just love it! My hair looks healthier and feels so soft!

Keep reading because I am giving away 4 samples of this conditioner. If you don't want to wait, go to Dove's Web Site where you can request a sample of the Daily Moisture or new Intensive Repair conditioner.



I was given a bottle of this to use by Dove and free sample to giveaway. All thought sand opinions are totally my own.