Sharing Smiley360 Mission

Sharing Smiley360 Mission: I just became a Smiley360 member! Sign-up for free at http://bit.ly/lTDqVw Be heard. Be happy. *Please remember the FTC requires you to mention that you received a free sample courtesy of Smiley360 when sharing.

Lipton: Tea & Honey/ Burt's Bees: GUD lotion

I don't know if it's because of the weather, or there are just delays on the arrival of the samples, but the ones that are suppose to be arriving at home are taking a very long time to get here. I try to let there be time between posts so that I have something to say about every week, but these samples are just not getting here on time! Any who, I thought I'd let you in on the latest samples I got. But first, to let you guys know which ones of the previous samples I used and tried.

     As I had previously stated, I had received a travel sized samples of Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner and loved it. So, about 2 weeks ago I decided to buy myself the actual product and I am finally in love with a shampoo! My hair does not feel puffy, does not feel greasy or weighed down, is always really soft, doesn't really get tangled, or feel dry. It is always shiny and the way it smells is just, oh, too good in my opinion. I usually take my showers as soon as I wake up. Lately I've been putting up my hair in a pony tail when I go to sleep, but I mostly leave it loose, but no matter what way I have it, the smell of the shampoo is still usually there in the mornings when I wake up! Freshness that lasts a whole day!
     I have oily skin, which I hate. I feel it is and looks nasty. Not that I'm oozing the stuff, it's just that if there is a really nice, bright day and I go out, I feel like my face is mirroring the shine off of the sun and feel everyone is looking. The feeling is about the same sometimes when I wake up in the morning. This one day in particular, I remembered I had received a sample for Simple Refreshing Facial wash and decided to bring it in the shower with me. I took my shower, but before being done, I used Simple. Honestly, I thought at first it was going to leave my skin oily yet again or later on, but when I used it, my skin felt a tash bit firmer, but soft, not dry, but not oily either. I was surprised and skeptical at first, but to me, it seemed to work on the first try. Just to play it on the safe side though, I have only used the product two times, because I kind of broke out a bit around my face and upon reading some reviews for it, some women said this occurred to them as well, so I just thought I'd stop it before it broke me out. Honestly, I started breaking out the day before yesterday, and before those days, I had not used Simple, so I do not know if to attribute it to the product or not, but like I said, I'm still going to play it safe and I will just use it when I know or feel I have to use it. Otherwise, a really good product that will leave your face feeling really, really smooth!
     Last, but not least, this:

  

That, I am holding, is a Kleenex share pack I received in the mail about a week or so ago. It was from my boyfriend and well, me loving the little things in life, was so surprised and loved it! It came along with a really cute note, but I was honestly surprised because I did not know it was from him when my mom first gave it to me. When did he send it? I don't know. Maybe a day he was using my computer and I was watching tv thinking he was playing? Oh, he's good! I let him know I had gotten my delivery and now, we both shared a gift. Cheap, but who cares! It's useful and handy!

     Okay, so now to the samples I have recently received! 

     This is the sample I received for Lipton Tea & Honey Mango Pineapple to go drink mix. The top is one of the cover folds, the upper right picture is the sample packet, and to the right is a $0.50 coupon to use on my purchase of the drink mix. The cover where the sample arrived gives you information about the ingredients the company uses and how it is beneficial. I have not yet tried the sample, mainly because I am waiting for the right time of the year to use it. You know, for when it gets all sunny and hot. Maybe I will enjoy it with some ice, a sandwich, and maybe a mango? I don't know, but when I do, I will write it all down here for you guys.

     The other sample I received in the mail was Gud Body Lotion sample by Burt's Bees:

This is from one of the covers of the cover the sample came in, if that makes any sense. Any way, right here they pretty much list most of their products. I received lotion, but they also have shampoos, body wash, body mists, and even hand soap! Sounds all good, specially if you want to smell good, and let me tell you, it really does smell good.

How do I know this product smells good? First of all, my hands are usually not dry, but sometimes after washing some dishes and then coming as soon as I can to the computer, my hands start feeling wrinkly and dry. To tell you the truth, even before writing this blog I applied a bit of the lotion to my hands. At first, I thought my hands were going to be left with a sticky like residue, but that quickly went away, followed by hours of great smell. As you can see to the left, I got the Floral Cherrynova sample and it smelled really, really good. It was not strong nor light. It just lasted! And I can still smell it! It left my hands feeling really smooth, so maybe they convinced me! I might buy the product, specially because I want to see if the body mist and lotion combined will have a longer smelling effect, seeing how some of the perfumes I've put on lately don't last at all, which angers me, but any way... I might just buy it with this:

Yup, $1.00 off my purchase of the Gud product. (Get it? You see what I did there? I was going to write "good" but because their name is "Gud," I used that instead! hahaha) Sorry, I apologize if that didn't make you smile. I'm running on little sleep right now actually. I had to make myself laugh a little bit and you too, if possible. Did it work? Well, I'll just give it a try some other time.

Remember, if you have any questions, suggestions, or have any deals you would like to share or contribute, "Like" my page specifically designed on EVERYTHING samples and deals! Help me spread the word, won't you?
Click the link: Samples/ Reviews & Everything in Between!

Also, if you read this the entire way down, I hope you noticed that I tried to incorporate the links where you can receive the forms to fill out to receive your free samples on the products I mentioned here, and if I convinced you with my, author-ish way of writing, I hope you purchase these products and remember to look around for coupons! Also, can't wait for my reviews? Upon liking my page, you will see many other samples being given out, so go "Like" the page now!
Hope you enjoyed this post and hope you come back to view more soon!
-Yoshi

Latest Samples: .Purex, Simple, & 5 Hour Energy.

Hello to you all! If you are reading this, you know it's the latest from the newest samples I have just received. Just for a little advertisement though. Do not forget to tell your friends about the Facebook page I specially created just for you guys and these samples and more you can receive at Samples/ Reviews & Everything in Between. Hit "Like" to receive the latest forms to fill out and the latest information! And I am not only doing advertisement, I want to Thank you guys once again for the support! My blog page has, since the initial launch until now, received 132 page views, and it all could not be if it was not for you guys! Honestly, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
     Okay, so, to get to the point. Lately, I have not received the same amount of samples as I did a few weeks ago, with getting samples about 5 or 4 times a week. So, I gathered the last three samples and here they are:

.Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent.

.Simple Skin Care Face Wash.

     These are the 3 latest samples I received in the mail. One is from Purex. Much like the Tide Pods, this sample came in a laundry looking cover, and is also a little square filled with liquid detergent.
     The next sample is Simple. It is a face wash, made with no dyes, perfumes, or irritants; great for those with sensitive skin. Apparently, this product is "UK's #1 Facial Skincare," and now, it will be put to the test.
     The other came along with Simple; it's 5 Hour energy drink. I heard it was good, but to only drink half the bottle if you're going to take a test or do something not too stressful. Really?

.5 Hour Energy Drink. 

     I know for sure I am going to use the Purex ultra packs detergent. Now that I remember, I have to do laundry, so Purex will do just fine. Alike the Tide Pods, I only received one little pack, but I don't have too much clothes, so I'm sure it will suffice.
     Unfortunately, I do not have the link for the Simple sample; I think the trial expired. Nonetheless, the product seems great. No dyes, perfumes, harsh irritants? Anybody would love a product like this! I have done some reading. You see, I have oily skin, and if I get anything having to do with facial cleansers, I have to check they do not contain moisturizers because it will add oil to my oily complexion. It's a thing I have been struggling for years. It's ugly and I do not like it because it makes me feel embarrassed. Furthermore, I did some of the reading and it seems like it is a good product. Obviously, with any product, there were mixed reviews, but either way, I think I will give Simple Refreshing Wash Gel a try. More on what the product offered me and if it was good enough later on.
     5 hour energy drink... There has been much debate on this product. I have heard from a lo of people that it is a great product. Unless you know you are going to be running up and down at work, or doing more productive things, only take half of this. I don't really find myself needing to use this energy drink or any other for that matter, but my friends have told me stories about using the whole bottle and not having great experiences.

So here are the actual samples that came in their packages. The Purex pack, the bottle of Simple facial wash, and the bottle of 5 hour energy drink. None, other than  Purex gave me a coupon, but it seems like all these are affordable so there shouldn't be a real need for a coupon.

     Unfortunately, it seems like the promotions for free samples of these kind are gone. I could not find links to any more supplies of these, but I'm sure they will have more to offer soon. Hope you enjoyed these and considered buying the products. If there's anything you'd like to suggest, or, if you'd like to share the samples you have found, feel free to tag
Samples/ Reviews & Everything in Between on Facebook, share the page, and tell your friends about the offers they could get. I mean, I am a college student and right now, the money situation is not all that good, so how could someone going through the same things as I not love free samples! Any who, I hope you enjoyed this entry!

.Metamucil and Garnier Fructis.

Hello everyone! I know, I have not written in a while; mostly do to the other reason that the free samples have not gotten here fast enough! These samples just don't want to get here fast enough apparently, which is sad because I already want to try them ASAP!
     Any who, I have received a few samples since my last post and here they are:

     This is my Metamucil sample from Walmart. Yes, Walmart! I did not know that they had a "Sample Center" just like Target and Kmart do, but they do! Nonetheless, click the link here on Metamucil, scroll down, and fill out the application. Sure enough, in no time, you will get a package like the one to the left, from Walmart, with your name on it and samples inside.

Well, there goes my Metamucil sample, inside this package. Metamucil is a fiber supplement which is beneficial to your health. It not only helps your tummy if you ever feel irregular, but it also helps your heart, specially if you are in high risk of cholesterol. It is approved by the FDA to help lower cholesterol, so now there's something else besides Honey Nut Cheerios to help in that department, ey? More information on the topics above are provided to you in the pack where the samples come!

     These are my Metamucil samples. I received two, and their size is pretty big. These coupons were still intact to the packaging. You can also clearly see the "$2.00 coupon underneath samples!" I think I am going to clearly give this product a try sometime soon. I admit, just like a lot of people need it, I need way more fiber than I might not even take in. Also, I, at my age, suffer from Cholesterol, and all the things the doctor told me could happen to me in the future are scary as hell! Who wants to suffer from a Stroke or a Heart attack, and lets face it, the numbers in their studies are not in my favor either. I am a Latina, and a woman. We are in way more risk of developing these problems in the future, and the stakes are higher if you are a smoker, which, thank goodness, I am not. Pew... Honestly, it does scare me to death and ever since the doctor told me of those consequences, I think of them constantly, and they are not good thoughts to have in mind. So, now that I have a free sample that can potentially lower my cholesterol and maybe even help me in some weight loss, why not give it a try and change some habits, right? And how hard can it be with a $2 coupon!
     Another product that I received was that of the new Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Clear 2 in 1 shampoo. I have yet to try this shampoo as I am currently using the Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner, which, as I have said before, are such a delight for me! I guess that once I am done with the Pantene samples I will try the Garnier one. Any who, this is how the sample arrived:

     The Garnier Fructis pack explains what the product does. It does not weigh down hair with heavy residues and contains no silicone. Also, another important note is that it is 92% biodegradable, meaning that once the product is washed off the hair, it will leave the least amount of residues that could linger in the washed off water. The product, once again, promotes no weighing down of the hair, and a much more healthier, stronger, and shinier hair.
     I don't know if you can quite see from the picture, but the sample is basically the packet that has the picture of the shampoo bottle on it. It's a good sized sample, but I need some time to try it.
     If you were able to notice, I tried putting the links where you can fill out the forms for you to receive these exact same samples. Enjoy!