Acai + 10 Superblend is Super-delicious!

If you are fan of +Bolthouse Farm products should definitely try out their Acai (pronounced ''ah-sigh-ee'') + 10 Superblend. Great combination of fruits like acai, noni berry, bilberry, mangosteen, goji berry, black currants, yumberry and more! The flavor profile is unique but familiar, kinda like fruit punch but so much richer. Definitely worth a try.

Garnier Fructis - Triple Nutrition Review

Almost empty! 8( This is the Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Conditioner. I have been using this and its shampoo partner (not shown) for the last month and a half. This stuff has help my hair so much its cray cray. I have dry hair and my head becomes very irritated during the colder months. I had to bring back some moisture and protect my hair. Triple Nutrition contains almond, avocado and olive oil extracts to protect and nourish dry damaged hair. After weeks of use my hair feels soft and a little bit shiny- healthy-looking. Since I had positive results I wanted to venture out and try some of +Garnier Fructis other products.

So I decided to try out +Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge line. The bag above was purchased at 9.89 at +Walmart. This is such a bargain because you get four products. This set is a Walmart exclusive. So if you are a fan of Garnier Fructis hair products or curious to try out this line I think this is your best in terms of value. They also have a four piece set for the Color Shield line and the Triple Nutrition line.

Tacobell Sauce in a Bottle!

       

            Finally a chain that knows the value of their sauces! Tacobell was smart enough to give their consumers the opportunity to have their sauces all year round without leaving their homes. Simply by bottling all of their favorites – mild, hot, fire and verde salsa, consumers can have that great condiment anytime they want! 

              Since I am an enthusiastic BzzAgent, I had received 7.5oz bottle samples of Tacobell’s mild sauce and fire hot sauce for free! These are the perfect condiments for a variety of dishes. Tacobell sauce is not just for tacos. You can pour some on your salad or on a sandwich. Perhaps a few drops in your soup to give it a little kick. Also, you can ignite your simple dipping sauces by mixing in a spoonful of this spicy, hot goodness. Do you have a bowl of plain rice? It won’t be plain once you sprinkle a few drops of this red hot gold on top! These are truly versatile flavors that only enhance your food. In terms of spiceness, mild is tolerable. Once you get to hot and fire then you are going to need a glass of water. It all comes down to preferences.
            
             The packaging is very simplistic and easy to read especially the nutritional label. You don’t have to worry if these sauces are packed with calories and sodium. 0 calories and 45mg of sodium. 

            I am actually proud to add these bottles to my condiment collection. No more Tacobell packets hidden behind the counter or under the sofa. The same flavors are now all conveniently bottled for our enjoyment.

Speed Stick GEAR Antiperspirant/Deodorant

    Living an active lifestyle can create body odor. It’s not cute. One way to combat that effect is deodorant. It helps to cover up your body odor. Antiperspirant helps to reduce your sweat. Together they are great way to get moving yet still smelling fresh. I recently was given a new antiperspirant/deodorant from Influenster to test out. These were completely free and I was not paid to promote them. Influenster allows social media trendsetters to try out new products and to share their thoughts with family, friends and strangers. Really great opportunity to tell me people what you really think. I was one of 3000 male Influensters to try out new Speed Stick GEAR. 

   

         I was excited to receive my Speed Stick GEAR VoxBox mainly because I ran out of my deodorant. My unboxing video can be seen here. My last deodorant stick was Old Spice Wolfthorn. Great product but it wasn't giving my lasting protection. At the end of the day I couldn't pick up any "Wolfthorn" scent which was a shame because Old Spice is very popular for the masculine scents. So when I read that Speed Stick GEAR said 48 hours I was skeptical. I had to test these out.

    At first glance I was really impressed with the packaging. Silver cap with an overall dark blue look- very male-driven marketing which is good. The side grips were a nice touch - very helpful if you just jumped out of the shower while your hands are still wet. 

         As expected from any deodorant stick this a white, scented formula. There are two scents that were in my box- Clean Peak & Fresh Force. Both are great scents but I gravitated to the Fresh Force immediately. If I were to describe the scent, it's like a big boy's version of baby powder.

      How do I test this 48 hours of protection though? First step is to see if it can survive 24 hours. As I am now a bit more active, I tend to need more odor protection. So I thought adding the Speed Stick to my gym bag would be the perfect start to try out this product. After a good 3 mile run and 1 hour session of P90X by body was definitely in overheated and sweating. Before hitting the showers, I noticed that my underarm region wasn't as warm and uncomfortable. It felt good. Quick sniff and I was still picking up the Fresh Force scent. I was impressed. I also was happy because I noticed at the end of the day I had no skin irritation either. Some brands that I have used in the past have given my that undesired effect. Speed Stick GEAR is not like any other deodorant. Also after the shower, I did still pick up the Fresh Force scent. Next morning so 24 hours in, I barely got any Fresh Force scent but that is ok. Unfortunately, I like that scent very much that I keep reapplying it so I cannot give you a definite 48 hours of protection. To be honest, I wasn't expecting a miracle deodorant anyway. It survived my gym workout and I was satisfied.... So satisfied that I went to my local Walmart to go check out the rest of the product line.

           

    Apparently, there is a third scent in this line and its called "Cool Motion". Another great scent but I was still enjoying my Fresh Force. I didn't pick that up but I did pick up the Fresh Force deodorant spray. Great replacement whenever I run out the antiperspirant stick. That will be awhile though. Each stick is 2.7 oz which is a good amount. Also, I noticed that there are Speed Stick GEARs that are just deodorants so if you are not interested in the antiperspirant properties you can get that instead. 

     Overall I am very happy with my new daily essential. I welcome Speed Stick GEAR with open arms....UNDERarms. Thank you Influenster for selecting me to try out this new line.

Aveeno Men's Shave Gel + alternative

For the last year or so I have been using Aveeno's Active Naturals Men's Shave Gel for my shaving routine. This stuff helps your skin feel soft and smooth without losing any moisture. It's fragrance-free and uses a colloidal oatmeal formula to help moisturize the skin.

Now if you are looking for an alternative that is usually priced lower but still has the same quality then I would suggest +Target Therapeutic Shave Gel ( photo below). This stuff has the same results however this is not fragrance-free. There is a light scent almost aloe-vera in this. It also has a colloidal oatmeal formula.

Both products are great. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to the Aveeno shave gel then go with the @Target but sometimes Aveeno products do go on sale and you can find coupons as well so you might be saving money sometimes if you go with the brand name.

Fiber One Meal Bars

 

Looking for a new post-workout snack? Try these Fiber One Meal bars. They are 1.59oz bars packed with 10g of protein, 9g of fiber and 40% less sugar than a Special K Meal bar. They come in three different flavors - Strawberry Greek Yogurt (above), Chocolate Peanut Butter (above) and Dark Chocolate Almond.

 Since I am a BzzAgent through BzzAgent.com, I was lucky enough to receive one box of the Strawberry Greek Yogurt and another box of Chocolate Peanut Butter absolutely free! I was not paid to promote this product. These bars are so good that they can sell themselves. You can be a BzzAgent too through their website and sign up! BzzAgent.com.

How do these guys taste? Pretty good! I am not into super sweet food however I do like some sweetness. These Fiber One meal bars are perfect for me because they are not overloaded with sugar. Only 9g of sugar. The texture of these bars are chewy yet crunchy at the same time. The Chocolate Peanut Butter (pictured above) contains whole grain oats, chocolate flavored drops, cocoa powder and peanut butter.It also contains soy and milk.

The Strawberry Greek Yogurt is another great flavor. These contain almonds, strawberry flavored fruit pieces, soy and milk ingredients. I love crumbling up a bar over some strawberry or vanilla yogurt and then adding some fresh fruit. Makes a great breakfast parfait!

Other than the awesome taste, my favorite thing about these Fiber One Meal Bars is the nutritional value. The soy protein isolate and the nuts give these a bars a boost of protein compared to other brands. In addition fiber is good for gastrointestinal discomfort. I don't feel guilty eating these because they only come out to about 170 calories (Strawberry)/ 190 (Chocolate), 2g of saturated fats, 9g of sugar and 160mg of sodium (Strawberry)/ 180mg  (Chocolate). 

If you are always on the go and sometimes skip a meal, grab one of these Fiber One Meal Bars.

Pepperidge Farm Swirl - Gingerbread

   I get disappointed when the holidays end...mainly because all the limited edition flavors that come out during that time eventually disappear. This is one of those limited edition products. This is +Pepperidge Farm Swirl bread - Gingerbread flavor. They recently announced it will disappear because a new flavor will appear on shelves. I had to give a quick post about this for my reference as well so that I remember to stock up on this next holiday season!

     This was a great flavor for bread. Not too sweet. Soft and chewy with a little touch of cinnamon. If you happen to see this on shelves now then grab it because it will be awhile before it returns. Well done +Pepperidge Farm!