YumVs

 I recently received some free samples of the YumVs probiotics with probiotic fiber from @Influenster as part of my #TreatVoxBox. I am a firm believer in making sure my daughter gets probiotics into her daily diet. I usually use the powdered form made especially for kids. I usually mix it into some green tea and my daughter will happily drink it down. The problem is that some of the fibers do not completely dissolve and wind up at the bottom of the cup in a gooey glob only to be discovered by my daughter through her straw and the battle begins. She will refuse to drink the rest of the dosage so that can be frustrating and those powders are very expensive so I hate that even a small amount of it might get wasted if she refuses to drink it.

The makers of YumVs have come up with a genuis way to easily get children to take their probiotics by making the shaped like cute little teddy bears and making them CHOCOLATE!!! Yep, that's right, I said chocolate. They have them in white or milk chocolate with a sugar free option. They also have the Multi-V with multi-mineral formula chocolate bears and Calcium with Vitamin D chocolate bears.They are Preservative-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and GMO-Free. They also have a line of products for adults. 

I think I have found a less expensive and easier solution to my entire family's daily supplement needs!

#YumVs #spon #contest

*I received the product for free, but all opinions are my own*

Hills Bros

I received some free sample variety K-cups and single serving packs of the Hills Bros. Cappuccino from @Influenster. I really liked how smooth and rich these Cappuccinos were especially since I brewed them myself at home. Most other brands are a disappointing watery mess but I really enjoyed the Hills Bros. brand. This was the first experience that I have had with this brand but I guarantee this will not be the last. My favorite was the Salted Caramel flavor. Yum! #TreatVoxBox #spon 

#TreatVoxBox

 Yay! I opened up the mailbox and this was inside. My #TreatVoxBox from Influenster and here was what was inside:

 A box of 4 mixed variety flavors of Hills Bros. Cappuccino K-Cups and a box of 3 single servings of English Toffee Cappuccino along with a $1.00 off coupon.

 A sample packet of Welenda Baby Shampoo and Body wash.

 4 servings of Yum-V's Probiotic Bears

 2 tea bags from Yogi

 A coupon good for a FREE product from Country Crock (I redeemed the coupon in-store for the product)

Mr. Sketch Scented Markers

I recently got the opportunity to try a 10 package of the Mr. Sketch scented markers for free as part of a mission from Crowdtap. These markers are washable, non-toxic and safe for 3+ years of age. The scents are orange-orange, pink-watermelon, blue-blueberry, yellow-banana, brown-cinnamon, red-cherry, purple-grape, green-mint, black-licorice and light blue-fruit punch.

The markers each have their own unique smells and my 3 year old daughter loved coloring with them. We also used them for sensory play by closing our eyes and trying to guess the color by smell.  The colors didn't bleed through the pages while we were coloring and we didn't have those yucky stains on the sides of our hands because the color dries really quickly. I remembered coloring with these markers when I was young so it brings back nostalgic memories and creates some special bonding time between my daughter and myself.

I would recommend these markers for a fun, unique coloring experience.

Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer with SPF15

I was very excited to be able to try the Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 for free through a Crowdtap sampling opportunity.
This is a very light, non-greasy moisturizer and I looked forward to applying it daily because it has a nice, clean fragrance. I noticed that it did help to brighten up my complexion. I also noticed an improvement in the way my makeup looked after I applied it over the moisturizer. I did notice some positive results after just one week of use.
I got some extra samples for sharing so I passed them out to my friends to take the Garnier Clearly Brighter One Week Challenge. My girlfriends also gave it the thumbs up and were excited about their experiences with the Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 products.

GoGo SqueeZ Yogurt

I was recently sent a 4 pack of the GoGo SqueeZ Yogurt Pouches in Banana Flavor for free to try as part of a mission for Crowdtap. We have bought the GoGo SqueeZ Fruit Sauce Pouches to take with us whenever we travel but I wasn't aware that they made the yogurts. My daughter loves yogurt so I was very excited for her to try these.

The best part is that these yogurt pouches are shelf stable which means that they need no refrigeration. That is so nice because I can pack these to take with us on vacation without needing to keep them on ice. My daughter loved them whether they were cold or not. My husband bought another 4 pack in the Strawberry Flavor and she seemed to like that flavor just as much as the banana.
I think we found our new favorite on-the-go snack!

GoldFish Baked with Whole Grain crackers

I recently got to try a free package of the Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain crackers in the Pretzel flavor as part of a mission from Crowdtap. These crackers have 14g of Whole Grain per serving. They also have No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives. The package is 8 0unces and a serving is about 43 pieces so there is around 7 servings per package. A serving is 120 calories with 2g Total Fat and 23g Total Carbs.

The crackers are light and crispy with a great salty pretzel flavor. We ate ours plain as a snack and also used them with a cheddar cheese dip. Yum! We usually always have some type of Goldfish cracker in the pantry for snacks and since we are trying to eat more whole grains, these snack crackers are perfect for us. I'm hoping to try the other Baked with Whole Grain varieties so I will be picking up some GoldFish on my next shopping trip.

Update: Seventh Generation Baby Wipes

Update: We have continued to use the Seventh Generation Baby Free & Clear Wipes and are still very pleased with their performance. Some of my friends have also switched their brand to these and love them as well.
Original Post:
I recently got to try a few free samples of the Seventh Generation Baby Free & Clear Wipes. The wipes are free from synthetic fragrances, dyes, parabens, phthalates, and alcohol. They are hypoallergenic and never tested on animals nor do they contain animal ingredients. They clean with ingredients derived from plants. The wipes are very thick and super soft so they clean even the worst mess. I only received a few single sheet packs which were great for traveling but you can find out more about the package count and where to buy on their website at www.seventhgeneration.com.

Garnier Whole Blends

I have used a few of the different varieties of Garnier Whole Blends Shampoos and Conditioners that I received free to try as part of a sampling mission from Crowdtap. Each one has very distinct smells and benefits from using them. I loved the smells of each one but my favorite has to be Coconut oil & Cocoa butter. As for performance, I pick Honey Treasures for strengthening my hair and Coconut Oil & Cocoa butter for my daughter's naturally curly hair. My husband chose the Coconut Water & Vanilla milk as his favorite because it made his coarse hair feel very soft. Here are my reviews for my sampling pack.

Honey Treasures Shampoo
This shampoo smells really good. It has a somewhat floral scent with the yummy smell of honey. I like that it helps to repair and strengthen my hair. I was very pleased with the results from this shampoo. It left my hair feeling soft, shiny and healthy looking. I also used it on my daughter's hair and it left her curls very soft and bouncy.
Honey Treasures Conditioner
I think that this conditioner smells a bit better than the Honey Treasures shampoo, but they both still smell great. I like to use conditioner before I shampoo. It is a tip I got from my hairdresser because I have baby fine hair and using conditioner last tends to weigh my hair down leaving it looking very thin. This conditioner was very easy to rinse and made my hair very soft even when I let it air dry. I used it on my daughter's hair and it didn't weight down her beautiful curls.

Coconut Water & Vanilla Milk Shampoo
The shampoo smells really nice and subtle. It like that it helps to hydrate my scalp. I tend to have a very flaky scalp so I try to change up my hair care routine to find a combination that works for me. I think that this shampoo will help with continued use. My husband chose the Coconut water & Vanilla Milk as his favorite because he has thick, coarse hair and this shampoo helps to soften it without leaving his scalp dry and itchy like some others do.
Coconut Water & Vanilla Milk Conditioner
I like the mild, subtle scent of this conditioner. This was my husband's choice because it didn't leave him smelling to feminine but it did a great job of softening his thick, coarse hair. My scalp did feel more hydrated and less itchy after using this conditioner along with the matching shampoo. I also noticed that my hair didn't feel oily as quickly after using the Coconut Water & Vanilla Milk shampoo and conditioner as it does with other brands.

Coconut Oil & Cocoa Butter Shampoo
This Coconut Oil & Cocoa Butter was my favorite scent. I really liked this shampoo for my daughter's hair because it seemed to help her curls hold their shape instead of weighing them down and becoming frizzy. It helped her naturally curly hair feel very light and bouncy. I used it on my straight hair because it tends to look frizzy when I blow dry it. It did help my hair look smoother and shiny.
Coconut Oil & Cocoa Butter Conditioner
This conditioner helped to leave my hair feeling soft and smooth after blow drying. I used it on my daughter's hair because she has natural curly hair and most conditioners tend to weigh down her curls making her hair look frizzy and out of control. After using the Coconut Oil & Coconut Butter conditioner along with the shampoo, her curls were light and bouncy and stayed perfectly shaped. This conditioner left our hair smelling amazing and looking great.

K-Y Yours+Mine Warming Couples Lubricant

My husband and I are big fans of K-Y. We like to use these Pleasure Gels during foreplay for that extra burst of sensation. We recently tried the K-Y couples Love Gel but we like the extra heat of the Yours+Mine. It was pure bliss when the two combined. We didn't experience any burning sensations, it was just a nice warm tingling feeling that we both enjoyed.
 I was a bit reluctant to try the Mine (for her) because it has a smell similar to the muscle rubs so I was a little afraid it would be hot so I only used a small amount at first. The Yours (for him) didn't have a strong smell like mine did. We enjoyed using the K-Y Yours+Mine Warming Couples Lubricant and will choose it each time we desire that extra heat to ignite our night!
I received a free product for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.