Hawaiin Tropic Silk Hydration lotion sunscreen review!

This review was so fun. 

Lets go in depth here. I got to try Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen with a weightless feature. It was SPF 30. Now most of you know us and maybe you don't. Either way, here's the hard core facts. We are white. We are pale. Casper relatives type white.

Imagine my excitement when a sunscreen wants me to try them! Well thanks to Crowdtap!

The product!!  


Test day! Last week we went to the river. It was sunny,it was hot and my kids were exposed to it in their bathing suits. Perfect time to see what this sunscreen can do!

Kid one. The other didn't want pictures taken.

The first thing we noticed was how airy the lotion was. It was non greasy,lightweight and you could still see where you were applying it which is always a must for me.

The smell also was just dreamy and fresh. Not your typical smelling sunscreen.

Lets go back about 12 years ago when I would be on the beach in Maine. I hated having people smell me or see the lotion on me or even the greasy after math. This stuff was so up to date on what people want. Its texture and smell were great but it also blended so smoothly into the skin.

Another neat little fact, I didn't feel like a dried out prune wearing it. It added a nice tough of hydration. That part I doubted, not going to lie. But it went up and beyond what I thought it would.

Although we should have applied this before being in the sun,we took to some shade and waited. We also didn't dive right into the water to give it a chance to work in.

Before I continue on my rant of how great this stuff is. Please remember these opinions are my own. No one paid me for them. No one endorsed what I am saying.

I give this over all a B. I would like the SPF to be higher. I would love the price of it to be in my budget. But in the end I would buy this again. I am telling people to try it. I love the weightless feel. I adore the smell and it makes me feel like sunscreen has come a long way since I was a kid.

Have never trying this type, I was overall impressed. 

L'oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Curls Review

         I am so excited to share with you my experience and opinions about L'oreal paris Extraordinary Oil Curls Shampoo,Conditioner and mask. 
As normal these products were given to me for free to talk about and bring this product to peoples homes. I am not paid or asked to say things. All you read is my thoughts and my doings.

Let me fill you in on what these have to offer and are for. Its all about nourishing curls. The oil complex is amazing. As it states on the bottle it has Amla,Coconut,Soja,Flax,Rose and Sunflower. Using nature and the natural earthy ingredients has me passionate from the start.

L'oreal Paris used an advanced formula so that the oil system which is oils,botanical extracts in oil is to help the fiber and replenish curls with nourishment and elasticity. I read the back of these bottles quite a bit, can you tell? lol I love learning about the newness in products and what elements they bring to the table.

As you can see in the photo, I received the Shampoo,conditioner and Mask. This was the only flaw I had. I was confused as when to use the mask. The mask directions stated using it with the shampoo. I didn't know if that meant not using the conditioner. Then I read the conditioner bottle and it said that I could use the mask after the conditioner for extra nourishment for my curls. That's how I used it, I put in after I was done with the shampoo and conditioner and let set for about 1-3 mins. It was a lovely add on to the normal routine. 

My hair has two sides. I call it Dr Jekyll and Mr.Hyde. Some days my hair has loads of curls and others its taken over by frizz and my hair looks wavy. The first day I tried these products my hair was pretty lifeless. Frizzy and very little curl.

The first thing I noticed was how the shampoo smelled. It was a great start to my shower. Then the conditioner made my hair feel light and wonderful right away. I was sold then. Only thing is I have been a fan of another brand for years. Just recently though someone told me that being a fan of one product is loyal and easy but buying and using other brands and types at different times or for different types of conditions is the way to go. So I started falling in love with this shampoo and conditioner.

When it dried, my hair felt much smoother and you could see my curls starting to form in a better more rejuvenated way.

 One wash and you could see my curls coming back alive. I know in most cases people expect perfect curls but my hair needs a lot of help. Dying it so many times and just not caring the way I should I knew my hair would need more help then just one use. 

All I am currently using is L'oreal paris Extraordinary Curls. 

The fact that this is for very dry hair and curly hair it was like it was made for me. I love it. Honestly, its hard to admit I have loved another brand for so long then boom I love these. 

They also have a oil in cream you can also use along with the products I have talked about here.

Over all I am beyond impressed and think L'oreal has out done themselves again. My hair thanks you!

Advil film coated fast acting tablets review

Advil. The brand we all know. Frankly though, I haven't always been a Advil user.

On that note let me remind you these are my opinions and I was given the product to share about, I got it for free. 

I really wanted to try Advil because sadly I have had a few issues lately with my back acting up from my weight lifting. I don't do anything extreme but I have been weight lifting since I was 14 yrs old. I love it. But over the years my body has let me down,my mind has made me lazy and well being a mom comes first. 

About 6 mos ago I started back into the weight lifting world. So when I got my Advil, I decided to take it before my workout. I always way to late and then I'm just a grump.

Before my work out. I was feeling pretty good and ready to go. I loved how easy they were to take and left no funny taste in my mouth.

I did my usual routine.

During! I look pretty happy since about half way through is when the aches tend to show up.I'm only 28 but man between lifting kids,dogs,groceries,anything I want to clean under in the house and my weights..my body has had a tole!

I loved taking the advil first but in reality I needed to know if after my work out it would act fast against my aches.

So I did a second work out out just for this blog the next day..okay okay I would have worked out anyway but I knew I was going to write about it.

Second work out was more boxing and little less weights but I felt the aches pretty close to finishing so I took Advil with my water and waited to see if I would end up on the couch or be able to run my errands.

I got to do my errands! Advil kicked in I would say faster then I even realized. I was in a go mood that it didn't dawn on me how well it worked.

They were 200mg and I took two each work out. I'm not a pill person so I will fight the aches sometimes and other times get my trusty Advil.

Thank you again for the chance to try these out Crowdtap and of course Advil for allowing the chance!

Review Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo and Conditioner. 3 different kinds.

It has happened again. Thanks to Crowdtap and Garnier, I received samples of 3 Shampoo and Conditioners. Garnier Whole Blends. I received these with the trust that I would try them out,give to friends and give my honest feel and opinion. Everything here is my own. =)

 So lets start with my hair type. I have long hair. Frizzy hair.Curly/wavy hair. My hair is also dyed and has been dyed several times.See below.

 First one I tried was the above: Honey Treasures. It says it strengthens & Heals damage. This one was good in a few ways. The smell was lovely,long lasting and not overbearing. I didn't need a lot of it to cover my very long hair. This one was one of my favorites from the three was at the end I will tell you why it surprised me.

 Next one was the Coconut Water Vanilla Milk extracts. This one "Quenches & Softens." Now let me explain why this one didn't appeal to me. I have hair that you have to learn to love. Its snarly,frizzy and just a mess unless I straighten it. I just felt this one was for hair that was a little more healthy and not dyed a 100 times like mine has been. Yet the minute I stepped out of the shower I could run my fingers through my hair and it felt moist and healthy. It was the nicest feeling. It lasted as well. The next day my hair was tamer and just felt healthy. This one was my favorite for now. There are two other kinds I didn't receive so later on I will see if I like those more.

And the last one. Coconut oil & Cocoa Butter extracts which helps Tame and Controls fizzy hair is the one that had me going Ooooo and yay! Turns out though this one I didn't feel had that much of a impact on my hair. I loved the feel of it,the smell and the little amount I had to use but over all it didn't have the effect on my frizzy hair that I was hoping for. Would I still recommend this to someone with frizzy hair,yes because all hair is different. 

Honestly though it was not hard to win me over because I have been a Garnier fan for years. I adore these though. All three were hydrating and fresh to my hair. As a mom,the fact I could use just a little bit was very helpful.

 My every day Garnier. Just to prove I am a fan.

So overall I think these are worth a try. You have 5 kinds to try from and choose for your hair type. I will definitely be buying some when I am done with my shampoo and conditioner I have now. I'm excited that I got to try them. 5 Stars here.

Review on Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant

Let me start off this post by saying I got a sample of Secret from Secret that did a presentation with Crowdtap who sent me the sample to test out and review.

Now the reason I wanted to try this deodorant was because it seemed to be a different type. It has a  Adapts&Responds protection that changes and responds to the woman's body for customized protection. That to me is beyond fascinating. Second it said "Light and Fresh" thats always a plus when you are a woman who wears black a lot and wants to not worry about whats going on with her deodorant. I'm talking about me.

I must say it went on smooth,smelled fresh and dried clear. Left no marks behind. 
My favorite part was how it adapts to what my body is doing. I loved the constant smell and protection.

I did a work out and it worked great through that. I then went on my normal day and it proved again that it blends with my body and gives you that protection that works before its even needed.

Secret says: " Helps stop odor before it starts. Clinical Wetness protection. Stress sweat protection. All day fresh scent. Gentle on Skin. Light and Fresh. Adapts&Responds."

I believe that this is a product I will keep in my cabinet for use during the hot summer days. The 48 hr protection will be fantastic for nights. 

I am impressed, I have always liked the Secret brand but this is a good addition. I love my work outs and I love smelling good.

#sponsored  #crowdtap

Review on O.B Pro comfort regular Tampons

Who knew I would be this excited over tampons!
I got to try thanks to Crowdtap,O.B tampons. I got the product for free to test and give my honest opinion about. Which is what I'm doing. Everything I say is straight from me. No bull. Nothing fake. #sponsored


First thing first. I am not a tampon person so to say, but I do have them for back up and for my step daughter,family members and friends who come over. When I was teen though I did use O.b tampons. I liked them then so I wanted to give them a try again. It was like reliving my teen-hood.

I actually got 3 carriers but one is already in my purse.

These were the pro comfort regular tampons. I have a odd flow. Sometimes heavy,sometimes light,sometimes short and sometimes long. I am on birth control so it varies. 

These worked well for my normal type days. I loved them.

Anyone remember in school or maybe even now,when you secretly and discreetly try to unwrap your period protection? These have no applicator. Which is better for the environment and better for our embarrassment. Ah,who am I kidding I am sure we all got over that but still who wants to do good for the environment!? I do.

They also have a SilkTouch as they call it that makes for a better insertion. And they are right.  

These are comfy,reliable,cute packaging and exactly what woman need more of. 

O.b has Regular, Super and Super plus. They have a "fluid-Lock"grooves that helps with protection. I felt secure with these.

 O.b know their tampons and also takes other things into consideration like the environment. I like that in a company.

Over all I had a good experience and recommend you try O.b brand. 

Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners Review

The following post is about Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners that I received free from Crowdtap. I was given them to test and give a honest opinion about. I was not paid for it and I am 100% honest.


The slow cooker is a BIG DEAL in our home. I cook at least 3 times a week if not more with it. It might be for a full meal or I might make part of a meal in it. Either way I love my slow cooker. I have three. Thats right three, all difference sizes. I am a slow cooker geek.

Yet..I have never tried Reynolds Liners, I have never until 2 weeks ago even knew where they were located in a store. Frankly I just wasn't sure if they were worth it. Which leads me to the before the test,test. 

First thing I did was went to my local Walmart and found Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners in the aisle with the plastic wrap,aluminum foil etc. I noticed they were 4 liners for under $2. That caught my attention in a good way!

Next day was SUPERBOWL! I made chili using my liners. 
Lets get into some details first: they fit 3-6.5 quart round and oval slow cookers. The purpose of them is to speed up the clean up time. Make it easier. Make it practical. The soaking,scrubbing,washing and sometimes much more effort then there should be to all go away. Lets be honest we use the slow cooker to help when we are busy or trying to accomplish a lot at a time. So many reasons we use it so why spend a lot of time on clean up? Ta da meet Reynolds Liners.

Back to my amazing chili for Superbowl 50.

 I got everything out and was ready to go!

Look how nicely it fits in there.

Just about to eat! It was a worry of mine that the liners would melt or something awful. It didn't. I cooked it for 4-5hrs. My lid fit on well. Everything went very smoothly.

While waiting for my chili,I noticed they have a box top on there. That makes me very happy.

Over all I was very impressed. 

See that clean up! I rinsed the lid and called it a night.  I love these.  They are a huge improvement to clean up time. No complaints or criticism.