Look what I found in my #SurfsUpVoxBox!

I recently received the Surfs Up VoxBox from Influenster filled with lots of fun in the sun goodies and make up.  



You can view my unboxing and first impressions on youtube here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYoXVNCJ2aM.  

I also created two fun pinterest boards for this mission.  You can find the products and some fun summer stuff here: http://www.pinterest.com/Mammakh3/surfsupvoxbox/ and some fund vacation destinations to #EscapeWithHT here http://www.pinterest.com/Mammakh3/dream-vacation-getaways/.

I received a coupon for a free Jamba At Home Smoothie.  I went to my local grocery store and pick up the Green Fusion. Regularly priced 3.99.  

I used my Blendtec blender to make it mostly as the package stated.  I forgot to read the instructions while at the store so I didn't know I needed juice to make it so I improvised with some water.  I found it very tasty. To be honest though I think it would probably be less expensive to purchase a bag of frozen fruit and some fresh greens and measure it out instead of buying these portion sized bags.  I did buy a bag of frozen fruit at costco on my next trip and then a small bag of kale, chard, and spinach from the grocery store, along with some orange juice and it's really good too.  I have yet to do a price per ounce comparison.  

Covergirl's new bombshell mascara is easy to put on but very messy. It clumps and gets on my eyelids easily before drying and then doesn't remove without an oil based cleanser from the eyelids. Usually when I put on waterproof mascara I can still remove it from my eyelids before I'm done applying it. When you are ready to take it off, it takes a lot of work with an oil based cleanser. I used three pads of remover for each eye before it was completely off. It also made my eyelashes feel very heavy which I'd never experienced before with mascara. It did however make my eyelashes very dark and very long. If you are an expert mascara applier, want heavy super long eyelashes, and don't mind taking 15 minutes to clean just your eyelashes, this might be a great product...

I also received Eva So Smart Sinful Colors nail polish.  The color isn't one of my favorites but the polish was easy to apply, dried fast, and was easy to remove without drying or discoloration of my nails.

There are at least three displays of Sinful Colors nail polish at my local Walgreens.  That makes for a vary large range of colors to choose from.  I have noticed this brand at other local drug stores and I believe I've seen this brand at Walmart and Target as well so you should be able to find it almost anywhere.

Another item I received to try out was Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Lotion.  I just happened to spend that weekend doing yard work and my arms had a little bit of a burn on them.  Here is my arm before Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Lotion. 

Here is my arm after Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Lotion. I found this to reduce redness, cool, sooth, and moisturize my slight sun burn.  The only draw back is the strong typical sun tan lotion scent of which I am not a fan.  You know that coconut cabana type scent....  I also didn't find this at all greasy and it absorbed into the skin nicely.  Overall, if it weren't for the scent I would probably make sure I had this for future sun burns.

The last thing I received was First Aid Shot Therapy (F.A.S.T.).  This is a drinkable pain reliever in a one dose "shot".  It contains choline salicylate (NSAID) and caffeine as it's main ingredients and it's berry flavored.  I however have not had a need to use this so I can't talk about how well it works.  I can tell you that it's MSRP is $2.99.  It is advertised to work for headaches/migraines, sore muscles, back pain, and hangovers and to work fast.  http://firstaidshottherapy.com/products/pain  I am more interested in natural remedies for pain relief when I do have pain or using Ibuprofin proucts for severe pain which I know works for me when I have to use NSAIDS.  Also, based on others reviews of the taste, I really have no interest in trying this.



The last item was Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Shampoo and Conditioner.  Only some influensters received this product and others, like me, received the Covergirl Bombshell Mascara.  The shampoo and conditioner is advertised to cleanse, hydrate, and add texture to your hair and it is infused with coconut oil and sea kelp extract.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

You'll Find Just About Everything at Target, Including Health and Beauty Products Like Crest Pro-Health Mouth Rinse

I received a complimentary bottle of Crest Pro-Health Mouth Rinse for testing purposes from Target and Influenster.  After two weeks of use I can say that it does leave my mouth feeling cleaner, but when I use it just before bed I wake up with my mouth feeling all fuzzy.  That could be my seasonal allergies though.  The taste is much like that of their toothpaste so if you like that you should like this.  I do, so it works for me.  I also like that this doesn't burn like Lysterine (which you can also find at Target).  It foams quite a bit so you may not want to gargle with this unless you like feeling like Mount Vesuvius.  It would be lovely if this came with a pump or measuring cap so I didn't waste any trying to poor the right amount into a cup.  You really don't want to use more than recommended or the foam will make it impossible to keep swishing.



So what else can you find at Target?  Well check out my Pinterest page: http://www.pinterest.com/momto2boys1girl/finditattarget/ or go directly to www.target.com.

Additionally, you can find groceries at most Target stores these days.  Maybe it's all Target stores, I know it is around where I live.

Target has:
Clothes (including maternity),

Linens,
Furniture,
Toys,
Baby gear,

Sporting goods,
Automotive,
Starbucks,
Small appliances like Keurig,

Purses,
Jewelry,
Shoes,
Electronics,
Toiletries,
Makeup, etc.



There isn't much you can't find at Target.  They are a one stop shop.  #FindItAtTarget

Influenster #JollyVoxBox Unboxing and Reviews

I was excited to learn that I have been picked to receive my first ever VoxBox from Influenster.  I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  I received a box of Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates Peanut Butter Cream, NYC New York Color HD Trio Eye Shadow Long Beach Sands, Puffs Plus Lotion travel pack, Rimmel London Show Off Lip Lacquer in Aurora, and a roll of MiniDucklings duck tape.

Check out my youtube video of the unboxing here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IREA-3OqknU

I've pinned links to the products here:
http://www.pinterest.com/momto2boys1girl/holly-jolly-holiday/

The Rimmel London Lip Lacquer is nice enough.  I think the color suits me.  It comes with one of those foam applicators that make it very easy to put on.  It feels nice on the lips and doesn't seem drying at all.  I don't typically blot lip color, but this lip lacquer probably needs blotting.  It does go on a bit thick and will get on your beverage as you drink but it's not as bad as some other lip colors I've tried.  It lasts about as long as any regular lip stick having to be reapplied multiple times per day to maintain color.  It is a little sticky at first but that sensation quickly disappears.

Here's a video of me putting on the lip lacquer.
http://instagram.com/p/icRnLrNAgn/

The Puffs Plus Lotion to go pack is really nice for a travel tissue. I usually use Kleenex ultra soft, but regular Kleenex for travel packs. This tissue is as nice as the Kleenex ultra soft and doesn't feel rough on the nose. The lotion on the tissue doesn't leave you feeling like you just put a glob of lotion on your nose like other lotion containing tissues.  I always carry a travel pack of tissues in my diaper bag. Puffs Tissues are soft enough for my little one's nose and strong enough for mine.

The Mini Ducklings duck tape is fun.  It tears like regular duck tape and appears as sticky and thick, but comes in cute/fun colors and is a skinnier strip of tape.  I look forward to decorating and creating with this when I come up with a project to use it for.

The Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates Peanut Cream sounds yummy, but I'm allergic to dairy so I'm giving this to my husband to try.  I'll update with his thoughts later. UPDATE: My husband gave this a try and he reported he didn't really like them much.  He was expecting a more Recces Peanut Butter Cup flavor, but this was creamier and way more peanut buttery.  He said he really didn't like them enough to finish the box.  I've heard some good things about these, so I think it's really a preference sort of thing.  If you want to indulge with low calorie chocolates give these a try, you may like them even though my husband didn't.  :) 

I'm not a big eye shadow person so I'm going to hold off on reviewing this for now.  Maybe I'll put some one for a special date night after the new year.  Influenster sent me some very nice neutral colors which is definitely the way I go when I do dare to put on eye shadow.  :)