Many uses of Ivory Soap-Thanks Influenster!

In my Mom Vox Box, courtesy of Influenster, I received a bar of Ivory soap to try and give my opinion on.  I remember my grandmother using Ivory, but I haven't used it personally since staying at her house as a little girl.  I can say that I was very surprised with this multi-tasking bar and it led me to look up all of the different uses.  Here are some of the ones I found:

Melting it and using it to replenish hand soap and body soap (tried this and it was excellent)
Using it as a a shampoo (tried this and it made my hair squeaky clean, but it also weighed it down)
Using it to pretreat stains on clothes
Melting it and using it as a spray on plants to ward off bugs (actually works!)
To clean brass and copper (save money big time!)
Hardwood floor cleaner


So many uses!  It is awesome and for the price....you can't beat it!  Now what are you waiting for?  Go pick up a bar today!

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookie courtesy of Influenster

Influenster sent me this yummy goodness to try out and give my opinion.  The Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal cookie tastes just like a home baked cookie.  It's not dry and was really delicious warmed in the microwave for 10 seconds.  I will say that it is a little heavy on the cinnamon, so cinnamon haters and those with allergies to cinnamon be warned.  My daughter shared this with me and it was large enough for both of us.  The size of the cookie is very generous.  It's a wonderful comfort food for the afternoon.  At least in my opinion.  

Here's the goods: 

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

Enjoy chewy, soft-baked cookies in a family-favorite flavor! With wholesome Quaker Oats and delicious raisins, you’ll never remember they came from our kitchen instead of yours.

-Made with Whole Grain Quaker Oats
-Individually packaged
-Provides a good source of fiber
-Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving

Where to Buy

You can find Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies at most major retailers.

Suggested retail price: $2.69 for a box of 6 cookies

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BzzAgent-Garnier BB Cream

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 As you can see from my before (very top picture) to my after photos...it really does transform the way my skin looks.  It provides even coverage, isn't cakey, and doesn't settle into fine lines or wrinkles (thank goodness).  It's extremely great as a primer!  Use the Garnier BB Cream first and then put your favorite foundation over it :)

DISCLOSURE: I am a BzzAgent and I was given the opportunity to try the new Garnier BB cream in medium/dark, for free, in exchange for my opinion.   The above represents my opinion and not those of BzzAgent, Garnier, or other entities.  

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These products look fab!

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There are lots of goodies.  Check it out!

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