My Prerogative

Influenster Makeover

2012-10-18T18:00:00.002-07:00

Influenster Make Over :)

The Influenster Makeover brings all new changes to this trendsetting community. Reviews, Influenster Scores, Public Profiles, LifeStage & Expert Badges, and Invite-Only Membership to name just a few changes

http://www.influenster.com

I love Influenster, I got some pretty cool VoxBoxes in the mail, (it makes going to check the mail that much more fun! LOL) I got to try some really cool stuff out, aka: a lot of what you see on this page ;) and I get to write reviews on it. Simple, fun and easy. So now they revamped it up to make it more interactive, with more badges and more ways to earn a VoxBox. They have completely restructured it, and a lot has changed.... read below!

Want to learn more about the makeover? Read up here:

Influenster Score:
Your score is the biggest measure of your standing within Influenster and will determine your qualification in programs. Scores go up by connecting your social channels and showing your social influence.

LifeStage & Expert Badges:
We're introducing two new types of badges - LifeStage & Expert. LifeStage represent where you are in your life, while Expert Badges are all about what you know, and are scored to show off your expertise in various areas. Leave reviews and complete other tasks to raise your scores and get higher chances of qualifying in programs. Influensters can earn up to five Expert Badges to start.

Reviews:
We know you’ve loved reviewing VoxBox products, but what about the millions of other products you use and love? In October, you'll be able to add any product to our review pages and leave reviews on everything!

Invite Only:
Our trendsetting community just became more exclusive. New members are now required to request an invite to join. Prior members will retain their memberships and can invite up to five few friends. The more influential your referrals, the higher your Influenster Score will rise.

It is now by invite only, (if you would like one just message me, when they become available I will let you know or request an invite from the main page)

This is a very fun program for people that love to test and try new things out, I really recommend clicking the link above and requesting an invite from the main page, who knows you might get a cute box in the mail filled with a lot of fun stuff to sample and talk about!

Truvía® natural sweetener Product Review

2012-03-15T19:52:00.000-07:00

Truvia Natural Sweetener Product Review!

Being Diabetic, I tried this through Influenster, I found that this is a good alternative to Aspartame aka: Sweet n' low or Splenda. It has a texture that is similar to sugar. It is also derived from the Stevia plant, it is all natural and great tasting. This is a great sugar substitute, and works well with anything needing a little sweetness! I enjoyed this, however it does leave a slight aftertaste, but it fades quickly. I also think this is slightly more healthy than the other sweeteners because it is all natural. You can find this at most local grocery stores!

Link to the Truvia web site, with lots of good recipes to try :) www.truvia.com

I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program

Venus & Olay Razor

2012-03-14T16:44:00.003-07:00

My Review of the Venus & Olay Razor

On nice sunny and warm days like this, I'm thankful for the nice Venus & Olay Razor that was in my Love Vox Box that I received thru Influenster. I enjoyed this because I didn't need shaving cream, and it had built in moisturizing bars that contain skin-enhancing elements found in Olay products. It also has Petrolatum helps lock in skin’s moisture for less dryness and Glycerin. The Venus & Olay Razor has a five-bladed razor that give a smooth and comfortable shave. It also has a soft-grip ergonomic handle so it wont slip out of your hands. I loved this Razor, no nicks, no scratches, and my skin felt silky smooth!

A refillable Venus & Olay with one replacement cartridge is $8.99-$10.99. Packages of three replacement cartridges are $14.99 - $19.49. Venus & Olay will be on shelves March 15, 2012 (NOW) :) at most retail locations, food, drug & convience stores!!
www.gillettevenus.com

I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program :)

Kiss Nail Dress

2012-03-13T17:40:00.000-07:00

Kiss Nail Dress Review!

I was kinda in a hurry to get out the day of my birthday and noticed my nails didn't really look up to pair, thankfully I received Kiss Nail Dress in a cute pink rhinestone pattern. So as my husband was calling me to get out the door I rushed to get these on my nails, I instantly started sticking the nail dresses on my nails and cutting off the excess with nail clippers, it took me 2 minutes. Quicker than painting my nails and waiting for them to dry!

The Kiss nail dress last up to 10 days, and come in 18 different styles. They also include decals for your toes to match! You can find them at Walmart, CVS and Walgreens for 6.99

I received this product complimentary through Influenster for testing and review purposes :)

Influenster Love VoxBox 2012 :)

2012-03-11T20:41:00.005-07:00

I have to say I love Influenster, Ladies if you have signed up for this, your missing out!!!

http://www.influenster.com

For those of you that don't know about Infulenster, all you have to do is sign up, earn some badges based on your interest, then you get these wonderful box of surprises every so often. All they ask is you try them out, and give your honest opinions about them by blogging about them, posting on Facebook, Twitter, and Pintrest. You have to be active to be considered for the next box, either way it's a fun!

Influensters Love VoxBox 2012

I received my VoxBox about a week ago and held off writing this review so I could be completely honest about everything that was in it. I loved the Holiday VoxBox, and was thrilled when I was selected to give my honest critique on the Love VoxBox. This box included Gillette Venus & Olay Razor, Kiss Nail Dress, Stash Tea Herbal Tea Sampler, Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion Bar, and Truvia Natural Sweetener.

Gillette Venus & Olay Razor: I loved this just for the sheer fact that I didn't need shaving cream and it felt as if I already had put lotion on my legs. This was quick, easy now a go to :)

Kiss Nail Dress: These were fun, easy to use and simple, just peel stick them on your nails, and shape them to your nail. It took me 2 minutes to do my nails and they were so cute! I am going to get these again, they are very quick, long lasting, and come in 18 different styles.

Stash Tea Herbal Tea Sampler: Nothing is more relaxing than tea, it's pretty much how I unwind. I was so happy that I could try some new flavors of tea. These are all natural, caffeine free and made from 100% natural ingredients. The flavors are very good, my two favorites are Cinnamon Apple Chamomile and Mango Passion Fruit.

Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion Bar: This was fantastically decadent. I will be honest, it was hard not to eat it all at once. Sorry Hershey Bar your good, but this was way better! Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion Bar was rich and creamy. It has 32% cacao milk chocolate and all natural. So Yummy!!!

Truvia: Is an all natural, no calorie sweetener made from the best part of the stevia plant. I liked that they are coming up with new no calorie sweeteners that don't involve Splenda or Aspartame but this did not hit a home run with me. It left my mouth feeling very sticky and dry after I added to my ice tea. It also gave me a horrible stomach ache! It just didn't not agree with me at all.

These were all wonderful to try, I can't stop staring at my nails and sipping the relaxing tea :) Thanks so much Infulenster!!!

Disclaimer: (I received these products complimentary through The Influenster VoxBox product testing program)

Montagne Jeunesse

2011-12-22T08:04:00.000-08:00

OMG, finally a chance to sit down and unwind a bit! I'm so happy I got the wonderful VoxBox from Influenster because in it was the Montagne Jeunesse face mask in fruit smoothie. I see this pretty much every where I go, Walmart, K-Mart, Kroger, CVS... and I have always wanted to try it. It is very simple to use, and very relaxing. I recommend just chilling in a bubble bath for 15-20 minutes. My skin felt refreshed and soft. It smelled good enough to eat as well! The Montagne Jenuesse face masks are all natural, and good for all skin types. I think next time I am going to try chocolate! It comes in so many different scents & varieties:

Cucumber Peel Off
Passion Peel Off
Dead Sea Mud
Fruit Smoothie
Strawberry Souffle
Chocolate Mud

Theses are wonderful little self indulgences after a hard day or cute little stocking stuffer's.. :) I much enjoyed mine and will be getting more! Till next time! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! LOL

I received this product to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program

http://www.montagnejeunesse.com

"What's Your Mentos Pure Fresh Moment?"

2011-12-19T15:27:00.000-08:00

Since it is the holidays and all, there is food every where! There is yummy deserts to be made and had. My particular moment, just so happens to be in the kitchen making Strawberry-Coconut Parfait! There are yummy lady fingers, cheese cake pudding and strawberry galore spread out all on the kitchen counter. To keep my self from stealing bites, I just started to chew the Mentos Pure Fresh gum I received to test through Influenster's VoxBox program. It helped me keep on track with my calories, and my breath was minty fresh! Thanks to Mentos, I didn't kill my diet!!! :) www.mentos.com

NYC New York Color

2011-12-12T20:22:00.000-08:00

imPRESS Press-on Manicure review!!

2011-12-12T20:09:00.000-08:00

This is one of the products I received in the Holiday VoxBox through Influenster!

This is the imPress Press-On Manicure :) Check out there website: imPressManicure.com

NYC New York Color

2011-12-12T17:03:00.000-08:00

So, I just got my Holiday VoxBox full of awesome goodies from Influenster, (which I really recommend if you haven't signed up for this, click the link below!
http://www.influenster.com

One of the products in the box The NYC Liquid Lipshine was an instant fave, not only because I loved the color a shimmery nude (582 Nude York City) but it also didn't feel overly sticky or dry out my lips like other brands.This has vitamin E in it as well :) The princes arn't bad as well, .99 cents to like 4.99! Check it out here:
(http://www.newyorkcolor.com)

My Lil & "Mouse"

2011-12-07T19:39:00.000-08:00

This photo just makes me smile :)

A Little Fun this Season... Holiday VoxBox!

2011-12-07T14:03:00.000-08:00

A Little Fun this Season... Holiday VoxBox!

A world without mail

2011-12-07T13:50:00.000-08:00

I know this might sound like a silly post, but there is a point behind it. Today I was running errands, one of them involved going to the post office. I over heard a conversation where two post office clerks where nervously talking about loosing their jobs due to lay offs. In Kentucky there are some post offices that have shut down completely. That's not the case with this particular location, they are just slowing down.

The faster technology evolves, more things disappear. With mail, came e-mails; people rely on them more and more. I mean why not? They are quicker, cost less, and more efficient.With that being said, it is sad to see a world were less personal communication exist. Handwritten letters will be a thing of the past, collectable stamps gone and considered vintage. I remember writing my grandma from Guam and how exciting and that much more special it was to receive something special from far away. It seems like a lot is fading away. Books are being replaced with screens, cd's are now digital, maps are now integrated into smart phones with turn by turn directions... you get my point.

When my daughter is old enough and if it will still be possible at that point in time, I plan on teaching her to send an actual letter! Call me old fashioned but I will teach her to write in cursive (side note: I'm ticked at Indian for dropping that from their curriculum) And maybe, just maybe when she is a grown woman on her own, we may keep that as something special. (Even if it has to be fed ex'd) !!!!

I'm kinda exctied about this!

2011-12-06T21:00:00.000-08:00

So I signed up for a program called Influenster, and I was selected to participate in their Holiday Vox Box...

I'm just a little excited, a box, full of stuff, to try, just in time for the holidays! So If you know anyone out there that would like in on this, Here's the link below!

http://www.influenster.com/community/Register

It is free, and you get nice little surprises in the form of a VoxBox to try and share with the world!

I do plan on giving my honest opinions on this page, not just on stuff, but daily happenings, news and thoughts.

Diabetes, theres always a cure for type two!

2011-12-06T07:36:00.001-08:00

http://news.yahoo.com/reduced-calorie-diet-could-beat-diabetes-four-months-164141607.html

If only it were that simple! I can't tell you how many times I have read, "Such & Such will cure Diabetes" only to discover it is based around type two! In type two diabetes the pancreas still makes insulin, the body just doesn't know how to use it. Most often it is triggered by stress, inactive lifestyle, or poor eating. So of course a change of life style will make a difference!

I have type one diabetes. Type one is cause by genetic factors, or sometimes even a cultural change. With this the body is completely unable to make insulin. I've had it since I was a kid... and there is no cure! Unless someone in the bio medical field comes up with a device that can not only make insulin, but also deliver it to cells with out having the immune system reject it... It's a long way off.

Type one and type two diabetes really need to be called two different things. While they both deal with the pancreas, type one diabetes can't be fix so easily because the body doesn't make insulin! In type two the body still makes insulin!!!! For people with type two there is still hope! Of course seeing a doctor is a must, but eating healthy and get moving will ultimately get the insulin that there body already makes where it need to be. I guess the only simple part of it is just take care of yourself.

How cool would it be to live on a completely different planet!

2011-12-05T19:44:00.001-08:00

http://news.yahoo.com/nasa-telescope-confirms-alien-planet-habitable-zone-162005358.html

So, it's only 600 light years away... But it's a huge possibility of maybe one day living on another planet! Kepler-22b, is very similar to earth, in size and temperature, but that got me thinking... Earth went through many different phases and changes, at what point would this particular plant be, if we actually found life? I've never believed in aliens one bit, okay let me clear this up... Aliens as in what media portrays them to be... but life that could be similar to what we see on earth; there is every possibility. The day that star trek, materializes and we boldly go to seek out strange new worlds will be amazing! We just need a brilliant mind to figure out how to traveling at the speed of light!

Gotta start somewhere!

2011-12-05T11:21:00.000-08:00

Hello Word,
This is my first post, but I plan to keep it interesting! There is a lot more to come on this page, just stay tuned!