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Beauty Review: imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails (pretty nails for moms)

July 1, 2013 by Sandra 9 Comments

Thanks to Influenster for the imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway nails. I think this is a fabulous product for moms.

It’s been long time since I’ve worn press-on nails, and I don’t remember having a good experience.

Actually, I was probably a teenager the last time I wore press-ons, so when Influenster sent these nails to me, I wasn’t really excited about trying them.

The BEST Press-On Nails Ever
However, I now have a completely different view of press-ons after trying out the imPress Press-on Manicure by Broadway nails. I honestly can’t say enough good things about these nails. Maybe it’s because as a mom, they’re an easy solution to pretty nails for me. I actually applied the nails while holding Elisabeth, my 18 month old daughter, and it was easy.

Here’s a Before & After picture of my nails:

Here’s what my nails looked like 3 days after I first applied the imPress manicure:

After 3 days, there was some visibly apparent chipping but, overall, not too bad.

Here are 8 Reasons why I Love imPress Press-on nails:

They’re easy to apply and the whole process takes less than 10 minutes. I also like that you don’t need any help with application, even though, my 4 and 6 year old sons were ready to help mommy at any given second. 😉

It’s a cinch to remove them.

They don’t leave your natural nails damaged or gritty after taking them off.

They’re the perfect length.

It’s not burdensome to put my contact lenses in and out when I wear these nails.

It’s painless to type on a keypad/keyboard with imPress nails. This is a must-have feature of any manicure, right?

They come in many different styles and colors.

It may be hard to tell from the pictures in this post, but these nails actually blended in exceptionally well with my natural nails.

When was the last time you wore press-on nails? As a mom, what’s your favorite quick and easy tip to pretty nails.

Beauty Review: Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum (Month 1)

May 30, 2013 by Sandra 5 Comments

Thanks to Influenster for the fabulous Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum that I received for
review purposes.

Who doesn’t want long, beautiful lashes?

I certainly do. 🙂

The reality is that as I get older, my lashes need a little extra help. Yes, mascara is fabulous, and if I could only choose one product to apply to my face each day, it would be mascara. But, but, but…mascara can only take me so far, which is why I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to review a natural eyelash growth product called Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum.

What is Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum?
Fysiko is a natural growth serum that allows you to grow fuller, longer lashes in just 6 weeks. You apply it over your eyelids the same way that you’d apply eyeliner.

So far, my results have been positive after only 3 weeks of use.

Fysiko Lashes Before & After Pictures
Here’s my before picture:

I’m totally making myself vulnerable by allowing the camera to get this close to my face. I prefer pictures to be taken of me from across the room. 😉

I started using using Fysiko on May 9th, and I’m already noticing a difference. My face doesn’t look as washed out when I’m not wearing mascara, and my lashes are looking better overall.

Here’s what my lashes look like after 3 weeks of consistent use:

Using Fysiko with Contact Lenses
I’m able to use the Fysiko serum while I wear contact lenses. The directions say to apply the serum before you put your contact lenses in, but I found that this bothered my eyes once I had my lenses in (this is just me). Instead, I put in my contact lenses, then I apply the serum just like you’d apply eyeliner. I wait for the serum to dry, and I’m good to go.

I’m looking forward to sharing how the serum is working on my lashes over the next few months. I’m three weeks into using Fysiko, but I’ll be testing it for a full 16 weeks. I’m going to share pictures of my monthly results on all of my posts, so that you can see the difference right along with me.

Are you satisfied with your lashes? What’s one of your favorite beauty secrets?

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

White Cloud Diapers Home Event: A Playdate for Moms and Kids

April 24, 2013 by Sandra 4 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud Diapers.

Last week, I had the opportunity to hang out with a group of moms and their kids.

*cough*

I didn’t bring any of my five children with me, because my husband so graciously decided to take the kids to lunch and the park while I attended the party. What a guy…thanks, honey.

The Party

We all met up at a local Chicago area mom’s home for a White Cloud Diapers party.

And a party it was! Our hostess provided delicious snacks that were great for both mamas and little hands. I had guacamole, tortilla chips, veggie chips, and um, coffee. I was pleasantly surprised to see that our hostess had so lovingly brought her Keurig down to the party. That was so thoughtful.

Besides snacks, we played games. And if you were following the party on Instagram and Twitter, you may or may not have seen a picture of me hydrating myself…with a baby bottle. 😉

We also played the “guess what’s in the baby diaper game,” and one mom even TASTED what was in the baby diaper! Needless to say, she won the diaper bag being given away to one on the moms at the party. She deserved it. Go girl!

The party wasn’t all food and games, though. We were educated on a fantastic product, which as you know is the White Cloud Diaper. This diaper is impressive. It’s also convenient and affordable — without needing coupons. I’m thankful for this, because we’ve recently decided to cancel our newspaper subscription that I was getting solely for the purpose of couponing. I like that White Cloud Diapers offer convenience and savings (over other brands) without needing to clip a single coupon or search for a sale.

Besides that, I learned that White Cloud Diapers are…

Hypoallergenic
Fragrance-free
Enhanced with cotton for a cozy fit
Made with a special ultra absorbent inner core that whisks away moisture to help keep little ones dry and comfortable

I’ve been using these diapers for weeks on my baby girl, and their performance has been nothing but great on her. I personally love how soft they are.

I had a wonderful time at the White Cloud Diapers party, and I’m glad I now know more about a product that fits well with our family and our budget.

How do you save on diapers? If you don’t have a baby in diapers, what’s the best baby game you’ve ever played at a party?

More on White Cloud Diapers

Diapering can be one of the biggest expenses in a family’s weekly budget and a great performing diaper is a must-have for parents. In order to make this affordable, Wal-Mart has reintroduced their premium line of White Cloud diapers to address the needs of today’s busy parents.

White Cloud Diapers provide your baby the highest quality diaper with superior leakage protection, exceptional softness and great fit. White Cloud Diapers are available exclusively at Walmart, where you can find low prices everyday on all your family’s needs. Check them out today!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of #WhiteCloudDiapers. I’m thankful for this opportunity and to be able to share it with my readers.

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