Does your deodorant provide you the protection you need to live fearlessly? Secret Outlast Clear Gel can!

A week ago I received my first Influenster box which included Secret Outlast deodorant. When I got the box, I must admit that it was my first time seeing several of the products, but the Secret was one brand that I was very familiar with. Even though I have used the regular secret in the past, I had never had the pleasure of using the Outlast version. Before I give you my thoughts on the product, I thought it would be great to give you a little background information on Secret Outlast.  When I got the product, I did some research to see what set this Secret different from every other deodorant out there.  With my research, I found that there were two basic feature of the Outlast, one was 48 hour protection and the other was no more white marks. If you have ever been getting dressed and mistakenly applied your deodorant before putting your shirt on then you probably have been a victim of the white mark bandit. Well with Outlast, that is not a problem because it was created with a special formula which makes it adhere to your skin so it does not rub off onto her clothing. Outlast is able to do this because it is made with fast drying ingredients which seem to evaporate in seconds, which is much faster than many other deodorants that I have tried. The next feature of Outlast is that it provides 48 hour protection. Secret Outlast was

Clinically tested to work in some of the hottest and most stressful environments.  The greatest claim that Outlast makes is that is “captures odor and releases a fresh scent”. I thought that this was a cool feature to have in your deodorant.  It is also made to act as an odor detective and stop it before it even gets started. As if this was not enough, the PH of Outlast is designed to minimize bacteria that cause nasty odors; by doing this Secret last longer than many other deodorants, providing you 48 hour protection.  What makes Outlast even better is the fact that you get all these great features for the great price of $4. 

Up until recently, I have used Suave because it can often be found on sale, and it tends to work well for my activity level.  A little over a month ago I started getting more active at the gym and I found that my current deodorant was not keeping up with all my hard work. I found that I often had to reapply throughout the day and after a great work out, I no longer had that great spring fresh smell I had before I started. Well, shortly after receiving my box, I decided to put Outlast to the test and see if it was able to hold up to its promise of proving 48 hour odor and wetness protection. Just like on any other day, I applied my Outlast after my shower and proceeded with getting ready for my day. At one point I thought I had made a mistake in my dressing routine because I applied the Outlast before I got dressed.  This would have been an issue with my other deodorant which would have left white streak marks on my shirt as I pulled it on but this was no problem for my outlast deodorant because shortly after applying the clear gel, it had dried up so there was no nasty white marks or streaks left on my shirt as I tried to put it on.  So I guess that is one point for Secret Outlast because it was able to come through on their claim of no white marks.  I must admit that I usually do not like the gel deodorants because I do not feel that they do a good job of providing adequate protection but this did not seem to be an issue with the Outlast. Later that afternoon after running all kinds of errands, I stopped by the gym for two cardio classes and after over an hour and a half of intense sweating the clean, fresh smell of the Outlast I had applied earlier that morning was still going strong. I was quite impressed with how it had continued to offer me great coverage and protection even after such an intense workout. Once again, Secret Outlast was able to come through on their claim that it is “designed to work in even the most hot, humid, and stressful situations”

In regards to the actual product, I found that the Secret Outlast had a clean and fresh smell which was not too over powering.  The one thing that I did not like about my Secret Outlast is that the size that I received seemed to run out quicker than my normal solid did.  Despite this issue, I feel that it is a product that I would purchase again. Overall, I felt that the Secret Outlast was able to do exactly what it stated it was designed to do; it maintained its fresh smell throughout my intense workouts, and it did not produce the nasty white marks like other deodorants. If you have hang up over using gel deodorants, and you are tired of those nasty white marks, than this is the product that may change your mind. If you have never tried Secret Outlast it is definitely a product that you should try.  With Secret Outlast, You no longer have to worry about doing the ‘Deo Dance,’ but check out Bravo star, Jenni Pulos before she heard about Secret Outlast at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W32RHWByrGY.  Outlast is definitely a product that I would recommend to my friends and family because I feel that it works great. With the help of Secret Outlast, you can finally live your life Fearlessly!

 I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster. All opinions in this review are my own.  

A sweet $1 deal-unlimited frostys for the rest of the year.

With the start of summer this is sure to be a great deal you will not want to miss. Do you love frostys? If so than this is the deal for you... A small cool treat at a very small price. Going on now at your local participating Wendy's you can purchase a keytag for $1 and receive one junior frosty, per transaction with any purchase, for the remainder of the year. And to make it an even better deal part of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to charity. I am excited because these will be great party favors for my daughters birthday party in October. So check your local Wendy's to see if they are participating. Let me know if you are able to snag this deal.

New program review:Purex Insider

The other day while I was searching online, I came across a new program for bloggers that I would like to share with you. The program is called Purex Insider and what it does is allow bloggers to sample and share information about various products through various forms of social media.  I was recently accepted into the program so I am just getting started with the program, but I will be sure to come back and share my experiences once I get started. Until then, here is a little bit more information from the Purex Insider website: 

Why Become a Purex Insider

• Receive exclusive offers
• Participate in productive collaboration
• Influence product innovation
• Have your voice heard

How It Works

As a member of our elite group, you allow brands to extend their influence in the social media space. That means you learn about new products or promotions first and are able to share them with your community.

Not your Mom's press on nails... Product review of ImPress Manicure

One of the products that I received in my Spring VoxBox was imPress Manicure by Broadway Nails. I must admit that up until I got the box, I had never tried press on nails, but I really liked the design of the set that I received so I thought that it would be great to try out. When I think about it, I do not think that I have ever been a fan of press on nails because many looked cheap and did not seem to fit my personality. I am a busy mother of two so I sometimes have a hard time finding the time to go to the nail salon to do my hour long gel nail routine.  That is why I was excited to see if the impress nails would be able to give me the same great gel look without the expensive gel price tag and the hour wait.  I am always looking for a way to save some time so if these worked I would be a fan for life. Before I give you a review of the product, let me first give you a little background info on the product. ImPress nails provide you with a “salon-perfect manicure in seconds”.  The great thing about the Impress nails is that you can get the same gel shine without the long gel drying time and they even last up to a week.   What makes the impress nails even better is the fact that they are so easy to apply so you can change them to fit your mood or outfit without any trouble.  The imPress Manicure are easily available and can  be found at stores like CVS, Rite Aid, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and many more. At a price point of $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, you can always have great looking nails without breaking the bank.  To learn even more about imPress Manicure, you can visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

When I first saw the package, I felt that imPress had done a great job on the presentation of the product.  I received the Just say Yes color which was a pretty bright pink color.  Before getting started, I quickly read the instructions that were pretty easy and clear to understand. As directed, I started my manicure by finding the correct size for each nail. Who knew that this would be the hardest part because when I started looking through the nails, I immediately I saw that I may run into an issue of finding enough big nails to fit my fingers because my nails tend to be bigger than the average female. After going through them I was able to come up with a nail for each finger but only after having to cut several of my real nails in order to fit the length of the nails. The other problem I had was that when I tried to file out the little tip that was on the top of my nails it did not seem to file very well. On my thumb nails I was not able to find a nail that covered it to the sides so I had some white showing on each side.  While some nails looked good, others looked like press on nails. What I found was that some of my nails seemed to adhere fine and looked flush to my real nail while others looked like they were lifting up at the top of the nail. So one warning for those who have big figures like me, they may not work well on your hands, so be ready to see some of your nail to be exposed on the sides. 

Overall, I think that if I had a more traditional nail size, I would have been more impressed by the results, but instead I felt that my fingers were too big to really get the full effect of the nails. I would recommend to my friends who had smaller fingers, because I think that they would work well with coverage and adhering. One thing I will say is that I think these are some of the best looking press-on manicures that I have seen in a long time. I also think that once on they do a good job of staying on.  I would use them if I was in need of a quick last minute manicure but I would not use them on a regular basis.  So if you need a quick fix manicure and you do not have the time to go sit at the salon, then imPress nails are the way to go.

 I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster. All opinions in this review are my own.  

Have your cake and eat it too... A review on Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes

There’s an old saying that you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but Tastykake has created a new cake line that will make those nay sayers eat their words. Recently Tastykake created a new line called Kandy Bar Kakes, which they described as being the “best of both worlds”.  This line contains three unqiue cakes in the candy bar shape which have a delicious crème which are favored in various candy bar flavors. Right now you can grab these cakes in S'mores, Peppermint, and Peanut Butter flavor. Recently I received a free Tastykake sample to try and review in my SpringVoxBox and I was excited about trying it. My daughters were present when I opened my box and they were immediately drawn to the chocolate cake that seemed to be calling their names. I agreed that we would sit down that afternoon and try the cake together as our afternoon snack. That afternoon as we got ready to try it out, I realized that the cake’s best by date was two weeks past due. Both the girls and I were disappointed because I decided not eat it because I did not feel it would be fair to review a product that was not fresh.  Because the girls and I were so looking forward to trying the cake I went to our local grocery store and I picked up a new box. I was not able to find the S’more flavor which I originally received so I instead purchased the Reese Tastykake. I found that the cake’s were not too expensive and they were a good value for how many you received. When I got the cake’s home I gave one to my husband, my two daughters, and my husband’s two teenage cousins. Once everyone tried the cake’s the overall reviews were mixed. My two young daughters loved the cake’s and asked for more, while the two teenagers were not a fan of them because they said the cake was too dry. My husband agreed with the teenagers and he felt that the cake was not good. I felt like the flavors of the cake was very good and I felt like the cake did a great job of capturing the state of a Reese candy bar. I loved the creamy texture and flavor of the peanut butter filling and this by far was my favorite part of the cake. In regards to actual cake, I found the cake to be somewhat dry and crumbly.  After tasting the creamy filling I was expecting the cake to be more on the moist side but it wasn’t. I was somewhat disappointed because Tastykake described the cake as being light and fluffy which mine was not. I have tried other Tastykake products in the past and the cakes have tasted much better. Overall, I think the concept of the cake is good but I feel that more work should be done on the cake part of it. I loved the creamy feeling but the cake part left me longing for something more. I am going to try one of the other flavors to see if I may have gotten a bad box.

I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.  This review is based on my own personal use of the product. 

Free body wash and Dial $65K Gold Giveaway (sweepstakes & coupon giveaway)

https://www.facebook.com/Dial/app_399288103517355

What would you do if you won 65 thousand dollars’ worth of gold? Well here is your chance to win just that.  In celebration of their 65 years as America’s trusted brand, Dial is giving away the ultimate Grand Prize of $65K in Gold! Aside from the grand prize giveaway, every day from June 16th to August 19th, 65 daily winners will receive a year's supply of Dial Body Wash.   You can increase your chances of winning by going to their Facebook page  here and entering daily.  Be sure to share the link through all of your social media to receive an exclusive Dial coupon as well.

Never tried Dials great line of products? Well you can learn more about their great line of products and purchase Dial products at a retailer near you! From Lotions to body washes, Dial makes great products that will leave you feeling nourished and refreshed. Be sure to check out their great body wash products.

Thanks to Dial and Purex Insiders, four lucky Not So Perfect Stay at Home Mom readers will each win a coupon good for a FREE Bottle of Dial Body Wash of their choice.  Check out the directions below and follow the Rafflecopter directions to enter.

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DISCLOSURE: Purex Insiders provided me with Dial coupons in exchange for sharing the Dial sweepstakes. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Below are more details on the Dial $65K Gold Sweepstakes:

DRAWINGS/ PRIZES: DAILY: Sixty-five (65) drawings, one each day beginning on June 16, 2013 for a year supply of Dial Body Wash (Twelve bottles).
Grand Prize: One (1) $65,000 in gold certificates. Grand Prize winner will have the option of selecting a check for $65,000 in lieu of accepting gold certificates.

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry and a legal United States resident (excluding residents of Puerto Rico). Ends at 11:59:59 AM ET on August 19, 2013.

TODAY ONLY: Starbucks: Iced Beverages Only $1 (June 7th)

I got so excited about it being National Donut and Chocolate Ice Cream day, that I forgot to share this great deal from one of my Favorite places, Starbucks. Valid today (June 7th) only, you can get a Grande Ice Coffee, Iced Tea, or Refreshers Beverage for only $1! All you have to do is visit their Facebook page to get the coupon. Then present it at any participating Starbucks location to score this awesome treat.  This is going to be one of those days where I have to workout hard since I am now adding a Starbucks drink to my donut and chocolate ice cream snack.   

Enjoy!!!

Hooray for National Donut Day! Find out where you can get your free donut today!

Before you judge me, I want to warn you that I am taking a short break from my Weight Loss Challenge to honor this special day.  I know that today is the day that I usually make my weight loss update but I feel that it would not be fair to ignore National Donut day.  National Donut Day is the first Friday in June and boy am I excited to have an excuse to grab me one, or maybe even two.  This is one of the best days to celebrate because who does not love a great donut, especially a hot Krispy Kreme one. To make myself feel better about observing this special day, I decided to do some research on how this day became to be and I found out that it was created in 1938 by the Salvation Army.  The Salvation Army created this day to 

raise money during the Great Depression and honor the “lassies,” as they called the female volunteers, who supported the soldiers on the front lines during World War I.  So as a wife of a Veteran of the Iraq war, I feel that it is my duty to get my free donut today(not that I really needed a reason to go indulge in a donut today).  Well below is a link for the National Donut Day website where you can find out more cool information about this special day as well as enter your zip code to find out where you can get a free donut today.  So be sure to check the website and grab yourself a free donut or two. 

I would love to hear about how you celebrated this special day so leave me a comment with details.  

Enjoy! 

http://donutdayusa.com/

http://business.time.com/2013/06/07/free-donuts-everything-you-need-to-know-to-celebrate-national-donut-day/

Update: Its all gone:Hurry to snag a Free 1Lbs of Honey baked ham

'GMA' Friday Freebies for June 7

Nothing's hotter than free. Tory Johnson of "Deals and Steals" is back with great items that are fun and free: gelato or sorbetto pint or gelato pops from Talenti; honeybaked ham or turkey from HoneyBaked, perfect for a picnic lunch, and MOO.com personalized business cards.

All freebies are while supplies last at participating locations and are subject to the terms and conditions of each company providing the offer. Follow the instructions to redeem each freebie.

HoneyBaked: 1lb. of Ham Slices or Turkey Breast Slices
Value: $13
Valid: 6/7/13
To redeem: www.HoneyBaked.com/GMA
(No promo code needed when using this direct link)
Whether you’re packing for a picnic or piling up a sandwich, HoneyBaked has you covered. This premium food retailer features meats that are fully cooked, ready to serve and hand finished in store with HoneyBaked’s signature sweet, crunchy glaze. Choose either 1lb. of ham slices or 1lb. of turkey breast slices, both of which are flavorful, moist and tender. You will receive a voucher via email within 24-48 hours, which you can redeem at one of HoneyBaked’s 400+ signature retail locations only. This offer must be redeemed by 7/31/13. Limit 1 per household. (NOTE: Since quantities are limited, there is a limit per time zone to allow viewers across the country to have the opportunity to take advantage of this offer.)