Dr. Scholl's® For Her High Heel Insoles Review

I received these Dr. Scholl's® For Her High Heel Insoles complimentary VIA Influenster! I was really excited to try these, since I've always been too cheap to purchase any, because I am never sure about things I've never used before.

Like every girl, I love the look of high heels. When it comes to actually wearing them, I have mixed feelings. Previous to having kids, heels were my BFF. I wore 6.5 inch heels though my entire pregnancy with my first, sore back and all. After having my second, heels went out the window. I wanted comfy, not sore feet and a sore back. My heels end up blistered, and my back gets sore. So, I have had heels just sitting in my garage, tags and all.

Recently, I did a small photoshoot with our car, and I really wanted to wear my cowboy boots. I knew that we would be doing some walking, and going out after, since our babes were with grandma. I ended up bringing flip flops, and a change of comfier clothes. Here's the boots I wore!

My boots ended up being so comfy that I posed without breaking my legs, or making any "these shoes are really hurting my feet" faces! I also ended up wearing these all night, and not even changing into my other shoes I brought! I think that says it all, from thinking I'd be out of these shoes as soon as my last picture was taken! 

I'm not sure that I would purchase these or not in the future. I only say that because I still don't see myself wearing a ton of heels, however, that may change when I unpack the ones I have, or purchase more. These aren't badly priced, either, right around 10-11.00. 

SheaMoisture Baby Bar Soap

Another product I received complimentary, VIA Influenster, was SheaMoisture baby bar soap.

There are a few things that have absolutely sold me on this bar of soap, before it was even opened. They would be:

1) The words; raw, organic, and shea butter.

2) The word "BABY". I love baby products.

3) The packaging. I love the simple, "yes, this is organic, not processed junk, with a chemical filled wrapper".

This stuff smells AMAZING. Both of my boys actually have some eczema type bumps on their arms, and legs, and I notice them diminishing after a few uses of this soap. They both love washing themselves with the bar. 

I'm definitely going to be purchasing some of this for my kiddos!

Truvía® natural sweetener Product Review

I've kind of become to like this whole review thing ;)

Anyways, my review today is for Truvia, also for my Influenster love vox box ;) It is a calorie free sweetener. I'm cheap, and recently, my husband and I have been buying Coke Zero, to save on extra calories. It took some getting used to, but we fully enjoy it now.

When I drink coffee, or tea, or pretty much anything, I add a lot of sugar. In turn, making pretty much anything that could be healthy, unhealthy, and loaded with calories. I had some coffee with truvia, and used one packet. It wasn't as sugary as I'd usually make it, but, it was perfect.. and.. calorie free! I didn't add another packet, or add sugar, just one packet! I had recently used sweet n low for some limeade recipes I had, and I could hardly stomach the artificial taste. Truvia tastes exactly like the sugar we normally use.

As I mentioned, I'm cheap, and truvia is pricey, compared to white sugar, so I probably never would have tried it otherwise. I probably wouldn't use it in every baking or anything (only because of the price), but I probably will pick up the packets, for coffee, and other drinks!

Product Review! Kiss Nail Dress

Yes, another one. Get used to it, ok? :) It helps me earn badges on Influenster, and it helps you decide whether or not to bother with certain products! I'm like a guinea pig, yes?

I (obviously) received this from the Influenster Love VoxBox this month! In the Holiday VoxBox I received, I received some stick on nails, which are really hard for me to keep on with 2 little boys, so these appealed to me much more:

I know, I was really excited about the design, also! My finger nails are all breaking and what have you, so, I decided to try these on my toes! I hate feet, I mean hate hate hate, especially mine. So, anyone who sees this, you are lucky to see my feet. However, I like my toenails to be CUTE. Weird, right?

Anyways, with BOTH boys awake, I did these. They took me maybe 10 minutes to perfect. They were incredibly easy. It really made me wonder why I spend so much time toying with nail stampers, and toothpicks to decorate my nails! My (almost) 5 year old was pretty interested, and took the pieces I trimmed, and put them on his nails. He also wants me to add "these are so bue-ful!". And, he "loves them".

I definitely see this as a product I will actually purchase. I love being able to test this stuff, because I would probably never purchase them if I hadn't!

Here is "Fashion that Sticks!":

On in minutes, off in seconds without remover. Nail Dress is available in 18 different styles, many of them featuring 3-dimensional jeweled designs. Check out Peplum, a deep black with multi-colored gems for a pop of color, or Babydoll, for a golden and glamorous jeweled look. Skip the topcoat, Nail Dress has it built in.

With 28 strips in each package, you can cut up your extras to create designs that can be used on top of polished or artificial nails. Nail Dress doesn’t dry out the way other polish strips can, so you can save them to use on your next DIY mani. A nail design booklet is included in each package, just in case you need a little inspiration.

And don’t forget about your feet! Nail Dress looks awesome on toes, too – just use the square side of the sticker for a perfect fit.

Where to Buy

Nail Dress’ suggested retail is $6.99 and is available in all major drug chains and mass retailers like WalMart, CVS and Walgreens.

Montagne Jeunesse (face mask) Review!

I'm going to be reviewing this wonderful product, I received from my Holiday voxbox, from the folks at influenster. You can find this product, as well as more info here: Montagne Jeunesse

I (obviously) received pulped pomegranate. 

I decided to try it out tonight, while relaxing and pampering myself. 

When I first put it on, my face felt instantly refreshed, as it started to dry. I ran my bath water, and relaxed in a bubble bath while the mask dried. I was able to peel the entire mask off without a mirror. It peels off in nearly one piece! Which, is awesome. I figured I'd be sitting there all night peeling little pieces off!

It smells.. UH-MAY-ZING! It made my face feel SO smooth, and so clean & refreshed. My face just glows!

I will definitely be buying a few of these when I go shopping next!

Montagne Jeunesse beauty treats are free of parabens, vegetarian approved and never tested on animals. So treat yourself today to a masque that will hydrate, nourish and leave your skin cleansed, smooth and glowing. Available at ULTA Beauty, Walgreen’s, Claire’s, Walmart, Kroger, CVS Pharmacies and other retailers across the US, these masques are available in a variety of succulent flavours, including:

• Cucumber Peel Off
• Passion Peel Off
• Dead Sea Mud
• Fruit Smoothie
• Strawberry Souffle
• Chocolate Mud
• And many more!

NYC New York Color lipgloss review!

Yes. 2 product reviews. They are kind of fun! Along with the press on nails I received, I also received this tube of love.

Super pretty, huh? It's called "Nude New York", and it is gorgeous!

I was really hoping for pink, or a darker brown. But, after not feeling like doing my makeup today, other than mascara, I decided to throw this on. It was just perfect. The perfect amount of shine, and it smells delicious. The only other gloss I use is MAC's dazzleglasses. This isn't sticky like those. Plus, $2.49 is much better than $18.50. I will definitely be purchasing more of these glosses in the near future!

 It has pure pigments that created a 3-D gloss effect. Vitamin E provides shine and a moisturizing feel. The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. Available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias. Start shopping for NYC at these stores nearest you: Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, HEB, and others. Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!

imPRESS press-on manicure review!

Well, I had the wonderful privilege to join over at influenster mid-November. No way did I think I would get chosen for the Holiday voxbox, seeing as how I'd just joined. Early December, I got an e-mail saying I'd been chosen to receive one! Sweet! Well, I received my box last night in the mail. What a wonderful surprise! I opened it up, and it included lots of girly goodness. One of the items I had actually really wanted to try, was the imPRESS press-on manicure. Well, I did, and I'm going to review them.


First of all, I received the design "Working Girl". Here is a picture!

Cool, right?!

I had always tried these stick on nails as a young girl. They NEVER stayed on, always popped off. I was definitely willing to try these baby's out! My son took a liking to them, as well, and wanted some "pretty cool nails like mommy". Of course we went around that conversation ;D

I decided to see if these were really as fast and easy as claimed. They were! They took less than 10 minutes to put all of them on. (while said children were terrorizing, of course). If *I* can do this, so can anyone else!

They were sticking pretty well, and I had to abuse them. Us mama's always have our hands busy. I sew, I cook, clean, wash dishes, yadda yadda. Well, I had to tackle my son's highchair cover, and to put the straps back in was a nightmare. I lost a nail. Ouch! Not really, which was actually.. nice? Imagine if that were an acrylic. Anyways, After dishes, folding clothes, changing diapers, and losing a battle to them high chair straps, I had lost 2 nails. I'd have to say, they stood up really well. I wanted to be able to say the good, and the downfall to them. I think they would be amazing for going out, or days I wasn't planning on well, being a mom and housewife. (I'd seriously never suggest fake (acrylic) nails to any mom, anyways) I would definitely buy these for special occasions with my husband, or Holidays. If you don't abuse your hands as much as I do, these would definitely be recommended by me, over acrylics.

Here are my kick-ass nails before I abused them to death ;)

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!