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It’s time to share my newest Vox Box that I’ve received from Influenster! This one is called the Vow Vox Box and before you wonder if I’m somehow becoming a female polygamist and getting married again, let me stop you and tell you that I probably got this box because during a recent survey they sent out, I checked that I would be attending a wedding within the next 6 months…which I am for my cousin-in-law in November!

All of the goodies in the Vow Vox Box were chosen with the future bride and her special day in mind…and while all of these items would be perfect for the bride, any gal can benefit from them. So let’s get reviewing, shall we?

 

The first item in the box is one you’ve definitely seen or used before…Tide to go Instant Stain Remover!

Sure a bride in a nice, beautiful, new WHITE dress would most certainly have a little piece of mind with this little stick with her to defend against stains (why are stains attracted to white clothing?!), but this is also perfect for moms with messy toddlers, working moms that inevitably spill their lunch on their suit right before a big meeting, or anyone messy (Brett??). It’s so convenient and fits right in your purse!

 

The next item would be the perfect “something blue” without being too overwhelming…a nice light blue nail polish from Sally Hansen.

The color is Barracuda and it would go great on your toes on your special day (I prefer a French Manicure on my fingernails…if I had fingernails).

 

 

The next item was the one item in the box that I was truly hesitant to try…ecotools Pure Complexion Facial Sponge. I shy away from new facial products at the fear of breaking out, but the past few things I’ve tried, I’ve loved, so I really need to get over it. Anyway, this was definitely no exception to that…I LOVED it!

The reason I was really hesitant was because out of the box, this “sponge” is actually hard like a pumice stone.

“I have to rub my face with a pumice stone?”

But alas, add some water and magic! It turns into a squishy little sponge! It has an almost gel-like texture and is nice and soft. Add some of your favorite cleanser and wipe all over your wet face and neck and it removes dirt and makeup and leaves your skin silky smooth. It was basically a gentle way of exfoliating your skin that can be used on a daily basis. This item combined with the next item in the box left my face silky soft….and no breakouts in sight!

 

Next up was Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream.

I have some acne scars and dark spots, so I was pretty excited to give this cream a try. I haven’t used it for the full length of time they suggest before you start seeing the most results, but at first use I immediately loved how it left my skin silky smooth. I really hope it helps with the scars and dark spots!

 

Next up was Pure Silk Rich & Luxurious Shave Cream.

There’s not much to really say about a shave cream except the scent is amazing (kind of reminds me of Raspberries and Cream from Bath & Body Works back in the 90′s) and left my legs soft and smooth.

 

The last item in the box was a coupon to create a free Riley & Grey wedding website!

I won’t be needing this, but check out the great features:

Custom, luxury, limited-edition wedding websites.

• Custom domain name
• Limited-edition designs
• Change designs at any time
• Mobile & Table & Desktop
• Organize guests’ addresses
• Collect RSVPS
• Amazing customer service

 

This was a fun Vox Box to try, but I love trying everything I get from Influenster!

 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Any review or sharing is at my own will and in my honest opinion. Thanks for reading!

 

So far, I’ve been good about not buying an outrageous amount of girly clothing and accessories for little miss baby girl on the way. Well, part of it could be because I’ve been avoiding Target knowing that I would be in trouble if I even walked in the direction of baby clothes, but also because I know once it starts, I may just go overboard! Although I also enjoy buying cute boy clothes with little skulls and puppies on them, a girl is a different story with all the little accessories they have available…like the cute little toddler purses from megexpressions!

megexpressions is an Etsy store owned by the wonderful Meg, who has been sewing and creating beautiful items for over 10 years! She creates fabric organizer wallets, little girl and toddler purses, checkbook pouches, coin purses and more! All purses and fabric wallets are designed by her and hand sewn from recycled denim, clothing, and other repurposed fabrics. What a neat idea…and with over 1200 sales and 400+ positive reviews, plenty of other people think so too!

This cute little toddler purse has so many colors and patterns. It’s small enough for a little toddler girl to carry around and feel like a little grown-up…of course, instead of credit cards and car keys, this purse is more likely to carry crayons, little toys and a snack!

Little girls tend to see mommy carrying around a purse and want one too…now you can give her one her own size!

Our little girl isn’t here yet to see it, but it’s ready for her once she decides she wants an adorable little purse of her own!

Meg also surprised me with a little cardholder made out of the cutest patterns. This could hold business cards, hair pins, gum, lipstick or any other tiny necessity!

With a business card as creatively cute as hers, you know you’ll be getting an amazing product…she has plenty of unique items to choose from! Just check out her store to see! Little girl purses are offered between $10-$25, with other items similarly affordably priced. You can also like her shop on Facebook to stay updated on new designs and deals!

Meg has also offered to give one lucky reader their very own toddler purse!

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Prize: 1 megexpressions girls toddler purse

Eligibility: Worldwide

Ends: Monday July 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

How to enter: Use the Rafflecopter form below! Good luck!

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I received this product in exchange for a review and giveaway. All opinions are mu own and honest. Thanks for reading!

 

Trent and I walk to the park all the time. It’s about an 8-10 minute walk from our house, which is just enough time for me to get a good bit of exercise in and for him to stay put in the stroller before he’s itching to get out. It would be nice to listen to music while walking, but I wouldn’t dare use head or earphones while walking or running with Trent. I like being able to hear any cars coming our way or any sounds he makes.

This was also true when Brett and I would run together with Trent. We liked listening to music, but we also wanted to be safe and be able to communicate with each other without headphones blocking the sound.

We have found a great product to help with that and so much more…the iFrogz Tadpole!

The iFrogz tadpole:

• Convenient: Ultra-small and powerful, the Tadpole delivers big sound everywhere you go.
• Long-Lasting: Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers over two hours of continuous play.
• Versatile: The Tadpole is compatible with all Bluetooth 3.0 devices

The iFrogz Tadpole is the ultra-small, super-portable solution to mobile music. It delivers big sound from a tiny package; and with its ability to clip onto keys, purses, belts, and more, the Tadpole brings the party where no other speaker has gone before. Its lithium-ion battery can power over two hours of continuous play and a simple micro-USB charging port makes recharging a snap. And with a variety of fresh colors to choose from, there’s a Tadpole that’s perfect for every style.

It uses Bluetooth 3.0, allowing up to 100 meters of distance before disconnecting from your smartphone. But if it does happen to disconnect, you can just press the button on the Tadpole to reconnect and your smartphone automatically does the rest!

In contrast to a larger bluetooth speaker that would be great for parties and larger spaces, the Tadpole is perfect for a more personal listening experience…because not everyone wants the world to hear their music. It’s battery provides up to 3 hours of music, allowing plenty of time for many uses:

-Working out: Perhaps you are working out with a friend and want to be able to hear each other, or you want to be safer while running in a neighborhood or with a child, or you just want the music as background noise but still want to hear what’s going on around you. It’s definitely a safer way to workout outside…hiking, cycling, running, etc. You can clip it to your clothes or your jogging stroller.

-Cleaning: I can bring it from room to room and still be able to hear it no matter what I’m cleaning. When I use the large stereo in the living room, I am not able to hear it when I’m cleaning all the way in the bathroom with the water on.

-Yard work: Clip it onto you and you’ll be able to hear your music all over the yard and while using lawn equipment. It has a 1-watt speaker inside, so it is loud enough to be heard over the roar of a lawnmower if you have it clipped close to you.

-Listening while baby is asleep: You can keep your music close and low while relaxing without waking up those around you.

-On-the-go: The Tadpole can clip to your purse or keys and go with you anywhere!

-Pranks: I’m not sure if I’m the only one who is this bad, but you could hide the Tadpole and play tricks on people! I’ll let you come up with your own creative ideas for that one!

-For kids: Trent has enjoyed walking around with the Tadpole and dancing to his favorite songs, while Brett or I control the music from our phones!

At just $19.99, the iFrogz Tadpole is an affordable and fun device with so many uses!

To learn more, see color options and accessories and to Buy, you can visit the iFrogz website.

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FIVE lucky readers will win an iFogz Tadpole!

Prize: 1 iFrogz Tadpole

Eligibility: Worldwide

Ends: Sunday July 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

How to enter: Use the Rafflecopter form below! Good luck!

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I received this product in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own and honest. Thanks for reading!

 

Our house is becoming quite the technology-driven location. We’ve got more tablets than people, new phones, laptops of years gone by, and a different way of watching tv on each one of our 3 tvs. It sounds like a lot, but technology has gotten so much easier and makes things much easier as well.

We love being outside and having music playing while outside, whether it’s just our little family hanging out in the pool or a big birthday party, which is why I was so glad to have the opportunity to try the Kinivo Digital Wireless Bluetooth Speaker!

This little speaker packs a punch! It’s small, but delivers amazing sound.

Product Features

• Wireless Bluetooth speaker seamlessly streams music from bluetooth-capable smartphones, tablets, and computers
• Class-D amplifier provides high output sound performance; Speaker features bass boost, volume control, and forward/reverse buttons
• Included 3.5mm audio cable allows use with iPods or other non-Bluetooth devices; Features suspension-cone speaker drivers with passive subwoofer
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hours of wireless music; Includes USB charging cable for use while battery is charging
• Sleek, portable design; Measures 8 inches wide by 3 inches high by 2.25 inches deep; a small footprint to seamlessly blend into your surroundings or pop into a bag for travel-while still providing rich, clear sound
• 1 year limited hardware warranty
• Ideal for indoors and outdoors

Device compatibility

• - iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S and 5, all iPads
• - Android smartphones - HTC, All Droids, Samsung
• - Blackberry smartphones
• - Tablets like Galaxy Nexus, Samsung
• - All Bluetooth (A2DP) capable devices
• - All MP3 players, CD players, Laptops, Tablets and Other Music Devices with a 3.5mm audio socket

What’s in the Box

• - Kinivo BTX350 digital wireless Bluetooth speaker with built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• - USB Charging Cable
• - 3.5mm Audio Cable
• - User manual

 

With Brett being home during the day, he got to be the first one to try it out and he even called me at work to let me know how great it was and how it would be perfect to use during Trent’s birthday party.

There are no wires and it can connect wirelessly to your device (i.e. our phones). We placed it on our back porch facing out towards the yard, connected it to Brett’s phone and streamed music for everyone to enjoy during the party. The next day, we even brought it outside to listen to music while we swam in the pool. No matter where you were in the yard, you could hear the music perfectly…clear and loud.

While writing this review, we also took a trip to the beach and brought along our Kinivo speaker. It’s a perfect speaker for the beach. We had a few teenagers with us, who of course all have phones and plenty of music to play, so they just connected to the speaker and played music for all of us. We could hear it over the wind and waves crystal clear.

No matter where we were in our little section of the beach, the speaker stayed connected to the phones. Even while Trent was sleeping and everyone else was in the water, I moved it closer to me and enjoyed the music while relaxing with my toes in the sand.

Anything you play on your phone can play through the speaker, so whether you prefer your downloaded music, Pandora or even the new Amazon music library, you can customize your listening experience. We just chose a playlist from Amazon and let it play without having to do anything else with it the rest of the time. We also really like how our phone lock screens turn into a remote for the device without having to actually go into an app or anything.

I can see the Kinivo Bluetooth speaker becoming a much-used item in our house…gatherings with friends, outdoor barbecues and pool time, and even cleaning the house (not a fun time, but made bearable with the addition of good music). It’s lightweight and convenient, so you can bring it pretty much anywhere!

To learn more and buy, check out the Kinivo website!

You can also buy on Amazon!

 

I received this product in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own and honest. Thanks for reading!

 

We live in Florida. It’s hot. And when we aren’t in the rainy season, that sun is Intense. Yes, Intense with a capital I.

But that sun provides many glorious opportunities to be outside at the pool, beach, park, etc. which we can’t get enough of. We just need to make sure we cover ourselves with hats and plenty of sunscreen.

I was recently sent some samples of the new Coppertone CLEARLYSheer lotion and Coppertone ultraGUARD Continuous Spray courtesy of BzzAgent. (If you haven’t heard of BzzAgent, go check it out…it’s a free program where you can test out some amazing products in exchange for some honest Bzz!)

Here is more info about the two products I received:

Coppertone® ClearlySheer® Sunny Days Body Lotion

• Lightweight formulas feel clean and light, leaving barely a trace on skin
• Won’t clog pores or cause breakouts (clinically tested on acne-prone skin)
• Lotions appropriate for sensitive skin
• Moisturizing formulas help leave skin smooth and soft
• Fresh light citrus fragrance with soft floral base notes.
• Water resistant (80 minutes)
• Broad spectrum protection; helps decrease the risk of early skin aging caused by the sun

 

Coppertone® ultraGUARD® Continuous Spray

• Quick, even coverage
• Photostable, broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
• Water resistant (80 minutes)
• Dermatologist tested
• Hypoallergenic
• Available in 6 fl. oz.
• Non-greasy
• Continuous Spray products spray at any angle

I had the opportunity to really put these products to the test twice recently….for seven days at Walt Disney World and a day at the beach, among several other pool days as well.

I really love the convenience of spray sunscreens, especially for hard to reach places like my back. Some people shy away from sprays, but I really saw the benefit of them for myself when I needed a quick application while in the parks. I brought along a little travel-sized Coppertone® ultraGUARD® Continuous Spray and could keep it in my bag or stroller and quickly spray myself when I felt I needed a reapplication on my shoulders/back/neck throughout the day. I didn’t have to get my hands greasy and I didn’t burn at all.

As far as the beach goes, I liked the spray because I could quickly apply it on myself, since I had a toddler ready and waiting to play, play, play! We usually stick to one particular sunscreen for Trent, since he has had a skin reaction to other sunscreens (being a fair-skinned red-head, we have to pay attention to ingredients and how well his skin does with lotions and such). But when I wanted to quickly put some more sunscreen on his legs after being in the water, I grabbed this sunscreen and gave him a quick spray…I didn’t have to stop him from what he was doing and his skin did fine with it. For kids, I do recommend starting out with a really good sunscreen lotion (not a spray) which Coppertone has some good options for, but the sprays can be a great quick solution for touchups and for adults.

The CLEARLYSheer Lotion for Sunny Days is perfect for everyday use or after a day at the beach, pool or amusement parks. You don’t realize how much sun you may get throughout the day with a few walks to and from your car or the store or during a walk in a neighborhood, but it all adds up and can still harm your skin. CLEARLYSheer Lotion for Sunny Days is a moisturizing lotion that includes SPF, so you can moisturize your skin and protect it without feeling like you have a layer of sunscreen on. It would also be great for other seasons as an everyday lotion, too.

With these products, Coppertone has you covered…protection, moisturizing and convenience!

Click here for a great coupon for $1.00 off any Coppertone product, except trial sizes.

Here are some fun sun facts:

 

I received these products for free from BzzAgent. Thanks for reading!