Grill Up Some Fun With Kroger (spon)

Thanks to BzzAgent for providing me with *free* coupons to try the products mentioned below.

Let me briefly start with how much I do LOVE my local Kroger- they always have wonderful in store specials and sales going on- on top of the company wide sales and deals. You cannot go wrong there! I save so much money shopping there between their online coupons and gas points that I can shop for our family of 5 and not feel guilty for "blowing" money.

I am also a BzzAgent and was provided coupons for free or discounted products to try these particular Kroger brand products.I love BzzAgent!

*Kroger Brand 12pack Soda Pop

*Kroger Brand Frozen Turkey Burgers

*Kroger Brand Potato Chips

*Kroger Brand Hamburger Buns

*Kroger Brand Deluxe Ice Cream

In my family a regular staple of our Summer lives is our grill and ice cream bowls. Here in Kentucky we have extremely hot Summers- yet after being cooped up indoors all Winter we would prefer to be out in the heat and eat like Kings! HAHA! I sent my husband out on the shopping trip with these coupons and he did NOT disappoint! He brought home cream soda (for himself because I HATE cream soda!), my favorite turkey burgers, sour cream and onion chips, hamburger buns and cookies-n-cream ice cream.

My kids knew when the buns and burgers were busted out that we were cooking out- and boy were they excited!!

I can only speculate on the soda, but since it was gone within a matter of 4 days I assume that it was delicious! 

My delicious turkey burgers were TO DIE FOR! Juicy and tender and did not have any bland features to them at all. The buns tasted just like normal hamburger buns- no difference in taste, only in the price!

My favorite chip is Lay's Sour Cream and Onion- and the Kroger brand tasted no different. They almost had more flavor to them actually!

And last but certinly not least- THE ICE CREAM! YUM! This tub was gone in one night with our family eating on it. 3 kids plus my husband and myself- that tub didn't stand a chance!

But as I wind this post down I want to remind you- none of these items tasted horrible- they in all reality tasted slightly better than the name brand that we would normally purchase- but the best part? The chips are usually about $1.50 a bag, the ice cream is no more than $2 for a tub, the buns are $1, the pop is under $3, the burgers are typically under $6. It's extremely cheap to eat Kroger brand products and you don't risk the taste or quality with those cheaper prices.

Check out your Kroger.com to find a local Kroger near you!

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Lysol® Touch of Foam™ Antibacterial Hand Wash Review

 

I am the proud mother of a 3 year old…just one… however, throughout the day our home is graced with the presence of two 3 year olds, an 8 year old, a 10 year old, and multiple adults. Needless to say, we are well acquainted with germs and share viruses galore! Hand washing is the easiest way to keep germs at bay. Now that my daughter is old enough to understand, we wash our hands multiple times throughout the day. In fact, she thinks of it as a game and is constantly asking if she can wash her hands.

 

I am a BzzAgent and was selected to participate in the Lysol Touch of Foam campaign. Lysol is a trusted household name; however, when I think of Lysol I don’t automatically jump to hand wash. I tend to think of my everyday cleaning products used in the kitchen and bathroom. With that being said, I’ll try anything once…sometimes twice, and welcomed this new product into our lives.

 

Before I go any further I should probably share that I am a soap and lotion fanatic. I’m not talking about the lady that likes pretty smelling things. I’m the lady that you see at Bath & Body works when there is an annual sale, lugging around a bag filled with soaps and lotions that I can barely carry due to the weight. Yeah, I’m that lady. Our linen closet at home has two shelves strictly dedicated to soap and lotion. Hmmm… I really like candles too BUT we won’t get into that.

 

I keep antibacterial soap next to every sink as I am a true believer in the motto, “cleanliness is next to godliness.” When my Bzz campaign package arrived I hesitantly changed out my Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom soap, after thanking it for the memories, with the Lysol Touch of Foam Creamy Vanilla Orchid that I had received. I wondered if I would dig on the new scent and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I LOVE it. The scent is strong; however, I don’t mean that in a bad way. If I am using scented hand wash I WANT to smell it. With that being said, the scent is not overpowering. I pumped the hand wash twice and my hand filled up with thick, creamy foam that smelled good enough to eat. I think I fell in love! After my first wash with Touch of Foam I walked up to my husband and slid my hand in front of his nose, he liked it! Men are finicky so SCORE!

 

I could go on and on about how much I love this hand wash. No, I really could, as I mentioned before I am a FANATIC but I don’t want to bore you. Let’s talk about why YOU need to pick up Lysol Touch of Foam for your home.

 

 A few bragging rights:

• Rich non-drip lather works on contact to kill 99.9% of germs

• Offers 10x more germ protection than the leading national competitor
• Moisturizer-enriched micro-bubbles leave your hands feeling soft and comfortable after every wash
• Available in three great scents — Creamy Vanilla Orchid, Rose & Cherry in Bloom and Wild Berry Bliss
• Antimicrobial properties are built in to protect the pump and resist odor-causing bacteria

 

This product delivers on every point as promised. It is thick, creamy, and smells divine. I can’t wait to try the Rose & Cherry in Bloom and Wild Berry Bliss!

 

Now to the knitty gritty, anyone that knows me KNOWS that I am a couponer. No, no, no, NO… I am an EXTREME couponer. I never, ever pay full price unless I absolutely have to and I am constantly looking out for the next steal (legally of course). Bath & Body Works sells their antibacterial soap for $5.50. Lysol Touch of Foam retails for around $3.99. Add in a coupon and you can easily pick up a bottle for just $2.99. That is a 25% SAVINGS!!!

 

Lysol Touch of Foam is a great product that I look forward to adding to my stockpile. I plan on saving money while fighting germs and soaking up a product that smells delectable.

For additional information about this product and other great Lysol products, please visit their website at: http://www.lysol.com/cleaning-products/hand-soap/touch-of-foam

 

Heather

Playtex Secrets Review

GREAT SUPPORT BUT SEXY? EHHHH... NOT SO MUCH

I am a BzzAgent and was recently given the opportunity to try the NEW Playtex Secrets bra for FREE?

I was a little skeptical when I first received my new Playtex bra and put it on. Don’t get me wrong… I’m a female with curves and love that this is bra supports me in all of the right places; however, the cut kind of reminds me of the type of bra my grandma used to wear when I was growing up… at least on me. 

Overall, I love the straps because they actually STAY IN PLACE which is huge. I love that the bra fits in all of the right places and holds in parts of me that I find less desirable. Those two items actually make me look and feel great. 

If I had one suggestion for Playtex it would be to change the cut of the bra, in the front and to add additional padding. I’m 32 and still like to wear a bra that will provide lift and maximum VA-VOOM! In addition to being 32 I also have a three year old so there is some sagging in my breasts. With that being said, I am a 38D, respectfully, and like to have LIFT. I’m not sure if padding is the right thing but I feel as though this bra actually holds me in and separates my breasts. Not my overall favorite style. If Playtex could make a push-up bra that has great straps and maximum support for plumping on the sides and back I would absolutely, positively fall in love. 

I still give this bra a great rating because it makes me look more sleek on my sides and back. I just want a little more BANG when it comes to the appearance of my cleavage. 

I still wear my new bra multiple times a week; however, when I am dressing to enhance my overall sex appeal...unfortunately... this bra has to stay home.

Please note that while I am a BzzAgent I am not required to provide a positive review. These opinions are mine and mine alone.

-Heather

Kroger Brand Products

Did you know that Kroger has its own "brand" of products available at their stores?

OF COURSE YOU DID! If you didn't then you've been living under a rock for more than 10 years.

However, did you know they taste the same if not better than the nationally known brands? Probably now since most people won't give it a honest try.

I was provided with a couple of "free" coupons from BzzAgent to use to purchase some items to have a nice Family Spring Dinner with my family. 

We had a pork roast (let's all say it together now...) "YYUUUMM!" It was delicious! My husband hooked it up and we enjoyed that along side Kroger Brand Mashed Potatoes, crescent rolls, and green beans. Sounds delicious doesn't it? To top it off we had dessert! A Kroger brand chocolate cake with vanilla icing.

AAaahhhhmazing! 

My children laughed and talked about their days at school and home while they devoured their dinners. It was so enjoyable to not have to fight with them to eat their dinner. This could be because it was so delicious, or because it was something they actually wanted to eat, or it could have been the fact they knew I had to write about them in the long run! LOL none the less it was great! 

While eating dinner my husband and I were talking about what was good and what was bad, then we lost track and focused on the kids, which is how it should be right? 

But from what I do recall we did not have much bad to say about the items that we had for dinner. It tasted wonderful and in a couple of cases it tasted better than the name brand items we would have normally purchased.

Thank you to BzzAgent for allowing us to have a Spring Family Dinner and even more for providing that time with my family.

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Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge Review

I am a BzzAgent and was recently given the opportunity to try Garnier Fructis’ new line, Hydra Recharge for FREE! The Bzz package that I received included a Hydra Recharge Shampoo, a Hydra Recharge Conditioner, and a 1-Minute-Moisture-Plenish Treatment.

I have been blessed, thanks to my father, with extremely thick hair that tends to have a personality of its own. I think my hair should look one way and it disagrees and goes the opposite direction. For example, Monday through Friday it never fails, I am standing in the bathroom talking to my hair as I try to straighten it, my three year is begging me to hold her, and as each minute ticks by the likelihood of me arriving at work on time decreases…. Don’t fret future employers, 99% of the time I still make it before 8:00 AM… I digress.

Since I have been “blessed” with feisty, thick hair I tend to be very picky when it comes to the products that get to share shower time with me. Different products on the market have caused me headaches over the years and some embarrassing moments. Nobody likes to be asked if they took a shower that day because their hair looks GREASY by lunch time… yes… I shower daily, thank you! I also hate products that make my hair look and/or feel like straw as I am not a scarecrow. I am still considerably young, in my 30s, and want to feel young and vibrant when I step out of the shower… or at least kinda sorta.

For the last two years I have switched back and forth between two brands of hair care products; one is Garnier Fructis and the other shall remain nameless. I change up my regime when my hair gets bent out of shape and requests a change in pace a.k.a. it stops cooperating. I am pleased to say, I don’t think that will be necessary anymore!

First, the products come in bright green bottles and I LOVE green! I tend to be a morning person, well, sometimes and I really enjoy…scratch that, need…a pop of color first thing when I stumble in to take a shower after the demonic alarm has played it’s anthem.

When first opening the shampoo I’m not bowled over by an overwhelming scent. It smells fresh and clean and that works for me! The micro beads in the shampoo made me a little nervous yet giddy at first. I am a fan of randomly using facial scrubs with micro beads and I was curious what exactly this would do to my hair. The product lathered beautifully and I love the micro beads. I didn’t feel as though I was losing moisture while shampooing, which is one thing that I loathe about shampoo, but I don’t think the product is color-user friendly. I have noticed lightening in different parts of my hair and I just recently colored…. my hair is dark, dark brown...almost black. That is one negative but I’m not sure how that compares to the element of moisturizing.

I absolutely adore the conditioner. The smell is divine and I could see myself hanging out in the shower just relishing the scent if I didn’t have a three year old. The conditioner is thick and creamy which is perfect for me because I want to feel as though I am actually putting something on my hair. After showering I have been blowing my hair dry and heading out. I feel young and bouncy and my hair has been shiny and sleek. I am very low maintenance and love that this product assists in my lifestyle.

As for the 1-Minute-Moisture-Plenish Treatment I have no idea how I really feel. I have used this product four times so far and don’t really like it when I am actually in the shower using it. When I put this product in my hair it actually makes my hair feel strange. It is super thin and I never feel as though I have enough…if that makes any sense at all? I currently have short hair, after a recent cut, and feel like I should use more of this product on my short hair then I would have used when my hair was long. Each time I have gone back and added extra product. I then lather up my body, rinse off, and prepare to wash out the treatment after at least one minute has passed. I said I don’t really know how I feel about this product because it actually makes my hair look and feel AMAZING! I just ran my fingers through my locks, sorry… I had to say it, and my hair is extremely soft and shiny. This is not a look that I have ever been able to achieve more less perfect! I see other people with shiny hair and have always been envious…now I can join their secret club. I think a few minutes of uncertainty in the shower are worth a day of gorgeous hair! Don’t you? SHINE is in ladies and this product gives you SHINE!!

Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone and have recommended it to friends. To me, I would rather step up my coloring routine versus not having shower buddies that suit my needs. I love that my hair is soft, manageable, and SHINY! Someone at work even commented that they like my new highlights…yeah, I don’t have highlights! Garnier has created a product that will make your hair feel healthy and clean. Instead of going to a salon or store that sells expensive hair products I recommend that you head out to your local grocery/drugstore and pick up a product that sells for less than $10.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to RECHARGE! Trust me… your hair will thank you!

 

Check out this product and more by visiting Garnier's website!

Until next time....
Heather