Comfort is key

I received these for free to try from Smiley 360.  I'll be honest at first I was not excited to try these.  I've always used tampons with applicators so this is something new to me.  

I will say I wasn't that comfortable putting them in while on my cycle, it seemed like it would be "messy".  But it wasn't.  It was easy actually.  And more comfortable to insert versus the plastic or cardboard applicators, so that is a plus.  I don't have a heavy flow but I was concerned about the absorbancy.  But they worked just fine.  I barely noticed it was there.  They worked just as well if not better as my regular tampons but with less waste.  Also, because they are so small without the applicators they are much easier to travel with.  I just put a few in my purse and go one my way. 

Honestly, I liked them more than what I've been using.  I think everyone should try them...well every female who is having monthly cycles. 

Who doesn't want luscious locks and stronger nails?!?

Well then you should consider Nature's Bounty® Optimal Solutions® Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies.  I wasn't a believer before I tried them but they do work.  They will NOT make your hair and nails grow faster.  That is NOT what they do.  What they do is make your hair and nails grow stronger and healthier.  Oh and supposedly make your skin brighter but I haven't noticed that.  

I've been using them for a few weeks and can see a difference.  My nails are noticeably stronger than before.  I find that they aren't breaking as easily and look healthier...whiter.  My hair is shinier and just all around looks nicer.  I have fine limp hair but I find although its still fine and limp it looks healthier.  It takes just a second to eat the gummies and I think it is worth it.  They seem to work and they taste great, win-win.  

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Everything should be comfortbale, especially something like a tampon

I received these for free to try from Smiley 360.  I'll be honest at first I was not excited to try these.  I've always used tampons with applicators so this is something new to me. 

I will say I wasn't that comfortable putting them in while on my cycle, it seemed like it would be "messy".  But it wasn't.  It was easy actually.  And more comfortable to insert versus the plastic or cardboard applicators, so that is a plus.  I don't have a heavy flow but I was concerned about the absorbancy.  But they worked just fine.  I barely noticed it was there.  They worked just as well if not better as my regular tampons but with less waste.  Also, because they are so small without the applicators they are much easier to travel with.  I just put a few in my handy dandy carrying case and no one is the wiser as to what they are. 

Honestly, I liked them more than what I've been using.  I think everyone should try them...well every female who is having monthly cycles. 

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Goodness knows, Goodnessknows snack squares are quite tasty

I received these for free to try from Smiley 360.  I think my favorite part about them is their design.  Each bar is broken into four little squares.  It makes it easier to just have bit if you aren't that hungry and to share.  They are available to purchase at CVS, Walgreens, or Rite Aid.

I received three flavors to try.  I am not a huge chocolate fan  especially in snack bars but the chocolate in these was complimentary to the other flavors so it was okay. 

• Cranberry, almond, dark chocolate - This one was by far my favorite.  The cranberry and almond paired perfectly with the dark chocolate. 

• Peach & cherry, almond, dark chocolate - This one was okay.  Something about the peach tasted weird to me so it wasn't my favorite.  To me the flavors didn't really go well together so I would not get this one again.

• Apple, almond & peanut, dark chocolate - This one I did enjoy, not as much as the first but more than the second.  I did enjoy it more because of the peanut butter.  I am more of an only peanut butter fan, versus a peanut butter and chocolate.
 
I would definitely get at least the cranberry ones again.  They make a great on the go snack before some of my runs.  I find them filling and enjoyable to eat. 

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I don't know what that was but it WASN'T berry

I got these free to try from Smiley 360 for my honest review.  They get 2 stars because they are gummy and are easy to take that is where the kind of positive rating ends.  The rest of the aspects are 1 star.  I've taken many different gummy vitamins and while some tasted better than others, I've never wanted to spit them out.  These have a very distinct vitamin flavor.  You know what I am talking about, that smell when you open say a bottle of Vitamin B capsules, that is the flavor these leave you with.  The initial taste is a berry flavor that I can only describe as fermented.  So you start chewing and you feel like you are chowing down on solidified wine you left uncorked for a week.  Then once you swallow your palate is coated in the most unfavorable remnants of vitamin flavor.  I almost felt the need to scrape my tongue after each dose.  I've never taken a chewable pill and felt the need to chase it with something, preferably not water because I needed a new taste to replace this one.  It's not pleasant, at least not for me. 

I can't tell you if they worked as stated because I really couldn't stomach them.  I tried, I really did but the taste got to me.  Vitamins can be a chore, if you make it even more unpleasant by giving them a questionable flavor, I am not going to remember to take them...or force myself to swallow it.  I've seen many reviews saying how great they taste and good on them. I am glad they didn't have the same experience I did.  But I am telling you they tasted funky to me.

Try them at your own "risk"

Arm & Hammer - Truly Radiant

I received three products from Smiley 360 from Arm & Hammer. They were given to me for free  for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

First let me tell you I am fairly loyal to my current dental hygiene products.  I think they work swimmingly so I have a fairly high standard.  Over all the Truly Radiant products worked quite well.  It was a bumpy start but it all evened out in the end.  I feel like the three products used together give you subtle results but results none the less.  They are a little bit less expensive than some of the more well established dental hygiene brands so to me that is also a plus.  I would recommend you try them and see for yourself.

Spinbrush™ Truly Radiant™ Deep Clean Manual Toothbrush
First lets talk about the Spinbrush.  When I hear that I immediately think of  an electric toothbrush.  This is not that, it is a manual brush with a spinning head.  It seems a bit odd at first but once you use it you can feel the difference. I personally did not notice the rotating head moving but I will say my teeth felt exceptionally cleaner.  My old toothbrush did just fine but I feel like this one managed to brush my teeth more efficiently.  If you try just one of these products I would go for this one first. 

ARM & HAMMER™ Truly Radiant™ Rejuvenating Toothpaste
Next we have the Rejuvenating Toothpaste.  This stuff about seared off the first layer of skin in my mouth for the first couple uses.  Okay not really but it didn't feel pleasant.  It wasn't pain necessarily but there was a numbness and my lips felt wrinkly.   I read the ingredients and there is no alcohol so I am assuming it is the minty flavoring maybe was a bit too strong for my mouth.  Since it wasn't actually pain, I used it for a full week just to see and my mouth adjusted to the flavor (I guess) and I no longer had the weird sensation.  Aside from that I thought the product worked great.  My mouth feel fresh and clean.  And it was a lasting feeling, it didn't fade after rinsing.  Also, I swear my smile was a tad bit brighter.  Nothing drastic so it could have been my imagination but I think it was there. So I would give this toothpaste another go. 
 
Truly Radiant™ Whitening & Strengthening Fluoride Rinse
Finally we have the Fluoride Rinse. It was a burst of minty flavor.  It didn't burn my mouth like some other notable mouthwashes do.  It is not unpleasant to use so I can see using it regularly with no issues.  It left my mouth feeling very fresh for a decent period of time but again my lips and gums felt weird.  Not hurt but it felt not right.  The sensation faded fairly quickly so I will continue to use it.

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They are Randomly delicious!!!

I received Randoms®, by Wonka from Smiley 360 for free to try.   I have always preferred a fruity snack to a chocolaty snack.  These did not disappoint. They were full of flavor but not absolutely horrible for you.  

When they say random, they mean random. They come in 70 different shapes, 7 fruit flavors, and 3 gummy candy texture.  Each handful is different from the last.  The fruit flavors are different too.  They don't seem like the traditional "gummy" flavors.  Maybe it is the "real fruit juice", not sure but I like it.  Also, the "random" pieces with cream, those were interesting.  I wasn't sure about them at first but they were actually quite tasty.  A serving consists of 10 pieces.  In those pieces you get about 140 calories, 35g of sugar and 35mg sodium.  Granted a popular gummy bear brand offers 17 pieces per serving equaling 140 calories, 21g of sugar and 0mg of sodium.  But I think the difference comes in the variety you get with the Randoms®.  It isn't just plain gummies.   Plus there are all the Wacky shapes.  I don't know but to me they just seem more fun.

I would definitely recommend them to anyone I know who is looking for a fruity snack.  They get an A++ from my household (and workplace).

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Kaboom™ Continuous Clean — Refillable Toilet Cleaning System

I received this product for free from Smiley 360 to try and give my honest opinion. I was skeptical. I clean my toilets weekly so for a product to claim it can basically do it for me with every flush and possibly do it better...I wasn't sure. I ended up being pleasantly surprised. We installed this not long before Christmas. We followed the instructions (clean the bowl first) and installation was super easy. I mean it looks intimidating, unhooking tubes inside the tank but it really is simple. Initially you can smell the cleaner after installation when you walk in the bathroom but it fades quickly. Of course that is much better than inhaling a weekly dose of toilet cleaner fumes like I usually do. We have two bathrooms so we cleaned both toilets at the same time to compare. I happened to get sick during all of this so I barely paid attention to cleaning up in general, especially the bathrooms. Once I got better I noticed a difference immediately. The toilet with Kaboom was basically sparkling 3 weeks later and the one without was...well it was kind of gross. I would totally purchase another one to put in my other bathroom. I hate cleaning bathrooms, much less toilets so this could very well be my new favorite cleaning product. I should note both bathrooms are used regularly and the result is pretty obvious. The one with Kaboom looks freshly scrubbed and the one without not so much.

Check it out if you don't want to scrub your toilets again...and honestly who wants to do that?!?!

Kaboom Continuous Clean

TAZO® Chai Tea

Mmmmm Tea.   Yes I am southern (like deep south y'all) and yes I like hot tea.  I mean I like coffee also but that is not what I'm here to talk about.  I received some free samples of TAZO® Chai from Smiley 360.  Give it a try!

TAZO® Chocolate Chai
I tried my first one tonight so here are my thoughts.  My first sample was TAZO® Chocolate Chai.  Okay let me say that I have a sensitivity to cinnamon.  Not allergic but some food items that contain cinnamon make me want to be ill.  So with that said I am always concerned about trying things that I know contain "hints" of cinnamon.  I am happy to say that I found this delicious.  As it was steeping I told my husband it smells like Christmas.  That is the first image that popped in my head.  Sitting by a fire, drinking this, with family and presents all around.  That sounds cheesy but I don't care.  It tastes pretty good as well.  I was shocked that the flavor was subtle.  The scent is strong, it smells like it should be really strong but I found it almost weak at first, I said almost.  I'm used to strong tea and coffee.  I let it steep for 5 minutes like the bag suggested.  I added a little sugar and a splash of milk.  My husband stole it and drank half so I think its safe to say he is a fan.  I am a fan as well.  I liked it quite well.  It made me feel all warm and fuzzy...I think I want to have some around when it gets a little cooler down here.  I can't wait to try the others!  I will post updates to this post as I try them.  

TAZO® Classic Chai
I tried my final sample, the TAZO® Classic Chai.  It was ok.  I definitely liked the additional flavors in the Chocolate and Vanilla Caramel.  It wasn't bad, actually quite soothing.  I had surgery recently and have been feeling blah.  I decided to drink this and it actually raised my spirits. The scent reminds me of home and family, I guess it just makes me feel good to think about those things while enjoying a warm treat.  A bit of a comfort I guess.  So it was good but I wouldn't purchase it myself.  I'd rather one with one of the added flavorings.  

TAZO®Vanilla Caramel Chai
I tried my second one last night, TAZO® Vanilla Caramel Chai.  I like chocolate but I am definitely more of a vanilla caramel kind of girl.  The vanilla gave it a light flavor and caramel gave it a subtle sweetness.  I liked this one a bit more.  It didn't remind me of the holidays as much but it still had the spicy undertones.  I added a little sugar and some milk again.  I again, found it slightly weak but I adjusted to it after a few sips.  Don't let it get cold, its not good cold.   The hubs wasn't as big of fan of this one.  I, on the other hand have a new fav, I think.  If I had to pick, I'd pick this one.  Next I'll try the classic and see how it goes. 

Crest Sensi-stop Strips

It worked so well I almost didn't notice!

I applied my first sensi-stop strip about two weeks go. It works very similar to the whitening strips. Easy to use, only takes a few minutes and voila you are done. I've had sensitivity issues since I can remember. Hot and cold foods are torture! To the point that I drink everything through a straw, including hot coffee. I also try to drink most things at room temperature. So when most people go for the ice cold bottled water, I get the one out the pantry. Friends/family think it a bit odd but I don't like pain so this is how I cope. After using the sensi-stop, I didn't really notice anything. So it wasn't like a drastic change for me. It wasn't until a week later when I was on vacation that my brain finally processed the difference. We didn't have straws and I NEEDED coffee so I drank it without a straw...and I was fine. No sensitivity pain. Then I had beer on the beach (I used to get really strange looks drinking beer with a straw). No pain to suffer through. So obviously the sensi-stop worked because I was drinking hot and cold things with no problems. My thoughts are if you have sensitive teeth, try this. It's worth it. I've tried the tooth pastes before and they worked okay but these worked much much better. I received a free product from Smiley 360 for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ litter

I received this product from Smiley 360 for free to try.  I took the 7 day challenge and I think I found a new product to love.

My cats are picky.  We have tried to use A&H litter in the past but it smelled funny and the cats hated it.  I am talking refused to use the litter box type hating.  So we always went back to another "Fresh" brand.  Which, don't get me wrong, is wonderful but it is very dusty and has a strong perfume smell that bothers me.  I have a strong sense of smell so it gives me a slight headache.

I did a true 7 day challenge.  We have two boxes.  So in one I put ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ litter and in the other I put our current brand litter.  First thing to note, it is affordable.  A bit cheaper than some more well known brands. The ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ shocked me from the start.  There was virtually no dust.  We dumped it into the pan and I wasn't immediately enveloped into a cloud of litter dust.  I dumped the other brand into the other box and had to leave the room because it was so much dust it could choke you (nothing new, I usually wear a mask because of this).  Aside from that we noticed two things immediately.  The Arm & Hammer was more dense, not heavy but dense.  I think because of the smaller granules.  Also the scent.  There was no overpowering perfume scent.  The other one was so incredibly strong but this one was mild. 

We clean the litters daily (usually) but we noticed even if we skipped a day the A & H box didn't smell bad and you couldn't see the liquid. The other litter had a slight odor masked with perfume and it looked damp.  It was clear that the A & H clumped better.  There were perfect little pee clumps that looked dry and were easy to remove.  The other litter was gooey.  I mean it clumps but its clearly wet looking and it falls apart if you aren't careful.  Also when cleaning the box, there is limited dust.  Seriously just the reduction of dust everywhere sold me.  Now, my cats still use both boxes but if we skip a day they go more towards the A & H box.  It must smell more clean to them.

It has been 7 days.  I can tell a difference so I know the cats can too.  The ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ litter box still looks like brand new litter.  The other brand you can tell has been used a bit.  I think it is because of the damp clumping.  So when you are cleaning it you are leaving damp pieces of litter in the box with makes it dirty faster.  Also, 7 days later and the cats seem to prefer the A & H box.  There is less mess in the other litter.  Even with the masking perfume scent the other litter doesn't smell better than the ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ litter.  If anything it smells worse because you can smell cat pee slightly mixed with floral whatever.

I have picky cats but they seemed to have picked ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ over our other brand which used to be their favorite.  I recommend it.  Seriously click here and try it out.

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