My Cravebox Craze and Garden Botanika Sweet Mint Foot Care

Somehow I came across a post that included info about a tweet party with Cravebox and had to try it for the first time. I am pretty new to all of this tweeting and Twitter party's with tweet grids and the such. But never fearful, I dove right in. My first time was pretty discouraging because I couldn't keep up with all the the tweets in the grid. It moves so fast and its hard to keep up with all of the posts that are happening. I tried it again, and to my dismay, it was still the same. I wasn't any better, even after now being a little more familiar with how things work. I was just about to quit and leave before the party was over and then, out of no where, I saw "You won a Garden Botanika Tote" attached to my tweet profile name. I couldn't believe it. I was asked to send my info in a DM- Direct Message and before you know it, I received my package in the mail. It was a small sheer tote with a drawstring that contained  3 items.

a 4oz. bottle of Garden Botanika Body Care Sweet Mint Foot spray that refreshes and deodorizes with Aloe, Peppermint, and Tea Tree Extracts.

a 4oz. tub of Garden Botanika Touch Sweet Mint AHA Foot Treatment that renews and revitalizes with AHA, Peppermint Leaf Extract, and Shea and Cacao Seed Butters

and a 4 oz. tub of Garden Botanika Body Care Sweet Mint Foot Polish that exfoliates and softens with Walnut Shell, Peppermint Leaf Extract, and Tea Tree Oil

The sweet mint scent reminds me of the Andes brand mints. I can just imagine the chocolates melting in my mouth every time I use it. And it works. The spray gives me relief at the end of the day and the scrub and cream give me relaxation after I have had a long week.

Of course, I signed up for the Cravebox product discovery service. It is a program that brings wonderful crave-worthy products right to your door. The cost is minimal and you can choose what box you would like to try by opting in for the drawing. Not everyone will win in the drawing but everyone has a good and equal chance of being chose. The more you tweet, blog and facebook talk about it the better your chance. I have been chose to receive the Cooking Light Selects Cravebox that seems to be centered around cooking, which I love.

As soon as I get my box, I will post picks and just as soon as I get to sample all of the products, I will let you know about them all. I am so excited and look forward to sharing more with you in the future.

The picture below is of my Garden Botanika tote that I received as a prize during the Summer Health and Beauty Cravebox Twitter party on September 10th, 2012.

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www.gardenbotanika.com

 

 

Barista Prima House Party

I have been chose to host a Barista Prima House Party. If you have never heard of the House Party, then please, let me tell you about it! It is a wonderful place where you get exclusive access to products for you and your friends to try, from food, drink, toys and electronics, and so so so much more! They send the product and you invite the people and provide the food and fun.

It is easy to apply to and doesn't cost anything but time. You go to the website https://www.houseparty.com/  You create an account and choose which party that you are interested in. Once the selection process has completed then they will notify you of their picks and if you are one of the chosen , they will send the package of goodies to you. You then invite your friends and provide a place or home for the party. They like it when you take pictures or video and post it to your account. It also helps in the selection process if you are active in talking about how much you want to get chosen.

Here are some photos of what my box looked like and what came in it. I received this Party pack to try and share for free.

I am so excited and I can't wait to sample all of this wonderful coffee with all of my friends!

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

I have a history of working as a Barista at one of the most popular coffee chains around and I can say that I truly miss it. The fresh aroma, as I arrived to work every morning and the wonderful taste on my tongue as I sipped my coffee to wake up while getting the store set up. I sampled everything from Lattes to Cappucino's ( real ones) from fresh brewed coffee to frappuccinos and tea. I never got tired of it! I did put on a few pounds from all of the milk and sweeteners though. Needless to say, I still crave that smell and taste every morning. I do have my preferences but I love to try new brands and roasts, so I never turn down a chance to try coffee. Especially when its free coffee!

I own a Keurig brewer but I also use a French Press. I like to change up my daily routine and I go from hot coffee, to Lattes, to Iced coffee. I don't like to purchase already flavored coffee like Hazelnut and French Vanilla but I do like a good flavored creamer like International Delight and I also use flavored syrups like Torani. Right now I am stuck on everything Pumkin. It could be the weather, I'm not sure!

After several attempts, I won a Latte Lovers Essentials Kit and it was delivered today! So excited I am. I entered the promotion everyday in hopes of winning this or a Keurig and I am happy that I won this. It was filled with a beautiful Bodum milk frother, a Latte Lovers coffee mug, McCormick cinnamon, 8oz. can of ground LavAzza coffee, a coupon for a free gallon of Milk and Torani Vanilla syrup. The coffee is one that I have never heard of but am eager to try.

 

 

One day I will own a Latte machine but until then, this will have to do, and I am not complaining!!!

 

Getting back on track after my families loss and more great giveaways

I have been away for a little while because I had a death in the family and I could not think straight. Its amazing what a loss can do to your mind. Even though he was my Step-Father, Bobby was a good man and loved me dearly. He was mostly loved by all and had a big heart! My mom is still struggling but I am confident that with the Lord's help she is going to do just fine!

I tried to stay up to date with Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter so I was able to connect with my mobile and still enter some great giveaways that I will be posting below. Sometimes it was all that I could do to not think of him.

Here are some of the great giveaways that I have entered! Good Luck!

1. heatherfrostx.blogspot.com is giving away a $25 Gift card to Starbucks (how could you resist) due to her blog reaching 500 fans. This is her first giveaway so go support her!

2. SpaFinder is hosting a "Me Day"sweepstakes ---Enter to win 1 of 8 AMAZING daily prizes! One (1) entrant will win per day. No need to enter the sweepstakes more than once to be qualified to win other prizes. Each daily prize winner will receive one (1) of the following gifts (valued at up to $200): Jewelry from Ice, make up from e.l.f. Cosmetics, your choice of a hair tool from Folica.com, or a SpaFinder Wellness gift card! Ends October 17th at 23:59...http://bit.ly/MeDay2012

 
3. http://countryoutfitter.com/giveaway/oldgringo, they have some wonderful looking boots! They are giving away a pair of Old Gringo cowgirl boots on October 15th.

 4. WIN a Tasty Favorites Cravebox - 2 chances to win from blog winner Boulderbon!! View her video for entry details: http://bit.ly/RnxOnL (Deadline TONIGHT at midnight)(Sorry for the short notice).

5. Fall is here and you have a chance to win some fabulous Fall food products. Review a food product, or post a recipe on SheSpeaks and be entered to WIN! http://ow.ly/erhje Contest ends at 6:00 p.m.ET on Monday, October 31st.

6. WIN a Tasty Favorites Cravebox from Cravebox blog winner "Check it Out! with Dawn." TWO WINNERS will be selected! http://bit.ly/SXwFVR. Giveaway ends on October 15th. (Sorry for the short notice)

 

7. The TomKat Studio posts: giveaway is filled with fabulous HALLOWEEN goodies including treats from Banner Boutique, CiCi & Ryann + The TomKat Studio Shop! Creep over to their blog post to enter! http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/happy-halloween-giveaway-sale/

 

8. Frugal Girls Giveaway: Target $100 Gift Card!! Giveaway will end at 10am PST on Monday, 10/22. This giveaway is sponsored by Heidi @ TheFrugalGirls.com

Read more: http://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/10/frugal-girls-giveaway-target-100-gift-card.html#ixzz29KXtJuJQ

 

9.Enter to win Freebie Friday at Strivectin each Friday.....https://www.facebook.com/StriVectin/app_309437872458412

 

10. Want to win a Le Creusethttp://www.mybakingaddiction.com/category/giveaways/

 

11. Cleava: A Snap to Bra Cami Review & Giveaway ...from Check it Out! with Dawn http://checkitoutdawn.blogspot.com/2012/10/cleava-snap-to-bra-cami-review-giveaway.html


Whew!...Thats alot and I am sure that I have forgotten someone. And as always, if you become a Tweeter, Facebook follower and a member of a blogging community and sampling box program you can land yourself some great stuff and opportunities. Please email me if you would like to know more!!!!

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Until next time........

 

Updated Naturals Voxbox reviews

As you know, I have had time to sample all of the great goodies from my Influenster Naturals Voxbox. I was so impressed at what I had rec'd that I wanted to make sure that I was able to try each item out and give my honest opinion.

There was only one CleanWell Natural Hand Sanitizer Wipes available for me to try but I loved the fresh and clean, non alcohol feeling that I got when I used it. It is made with natural thyme oil that kills germs yet contains no harsh chemicals. CleanWell truly is a better way to clean.

There was only one EBoost effervescent packet as well. I used this up quick but I didn't notice any extra energy and I wasn't crazy about the orange flavor. I am willing to try another flavor.

 

The Original Dish drying mat is wonderful. I have to hand wash my dishes due to not having an automatic dishwasher but its ok. It saves water usage and I have this wonderful drying mat that can be washed and hung to dry. I love it!

LypSyl LypMoisturizer is another great product. It goes on smooth with a hint of mint for cooling. It doesn't feel waxy and it provides super amounts of moisture. It is created with pure Swedish beeswax, organic shea butter and vitamins A and E for long-lasting, deep-penetrating moisture and lip care protection.

Now, I still have to review the Maxi hair vitamin that I would like to use just a little bit longer and I have already left my review of the GeoDeo and the Nectresse sweetener in previous postings.