.Sample Reviews.

     I don't know if you read my previous blog, but if you haven't, go check it out. Or, you could keep reading this new post, and stay tuned to what I have to say about the samples I used! It's really up to you.
I wanted to use these products, so I took advantage when I actually had somewhere to go: school. So, I woke up, excited, just by the thought of knowing I would use my samples, and I already knew which I would use! Practically, my day, will be jotted down as follows:

I started my day by using a new shampoo/ conditioner. One that I received as a free sample and that I was so eager to try, mainly because of it's smell, but also because it promised not to weigh down my hair, leave it greasy, or puff it up. I must say, I was delighted with this product! I used the shampoo and conditioner of Pantene Aqua Light, shown to the left. It was so light, and foamed up just as any shampoo would, and with a little amount as well. I didn't have to use much, like I usually do with my thick and sometimes greasy hair, and the wonderful smell lasted me a long time!
     Before washing my hair with the Pantene, I went through a lot of shampoos. Exactly before this Pantene shampoo, I used Organix, a natural shampoo free of anything chemical. I liked the product a lot, mainly it's aroma as well, but I would notice that, it wasn't quite the shampoo for me, which sucked. It left my hair feeling a bit dry and it also left it feeling really puffy. Maybe it's because I don't straighten or blow dry my hair, which would probably eliminate the dryness and puffiness, but that's just how I treat my hair. Before Organix, my hair used to come out smooth, without having to blow dry it or straighten it, but the only thing I lacked was the shine, which my mom always wanted me to have. My hair would come out smooth, but dull, which saddened me, because I, not to sound conceited, think I have good looking hair!
     Having used Pantene, I felt the difference right away actually. Sometimes when I washout the shampoo off my hair, I can feel the instant weighing down of it. Believe it or not, once I rinsed off the Pantene, I felt it smooth, clean and light right away. I used the conditioner, only at the tips, of course, and felt the same results.

     The next thing I had to do was brush my teeth before leaving for school, of course. I used the Crest toothpaste that was sent as a sample. Honestly, I don't really like it. I didn't really feel a difference at the end of the day, like I usually do with the Colgate toothpaste. Yeah, I said it. I prefer Colgate! Oh well.
     Unlike Crest, I was also delighted by the Scope mouthwash! After having rinsed my mouth with this low burn mouthwash, every time I spoke, I could feel the freshness. My boyfriend and I left my house and headed to his to eat breakfast. We ate eggs with ham, and some torillas, which like always, were delicious. I was uber hungry, so you know I ate like nothing. I was worried though, that my mouth was going to smell of egg and what not, but even after having ate, I STILL felt my mouth was fresh! I was happy, throughout most of day. You see, one of the things I like about my toothpaste is that I can go the whole day without feeling plaque or any residues on my teeth, but with Crest, I didn't feel that. Oh well, maybe it was just me, but I know for sure I will still use the Scope Dual Blast mouthwash.
     But before I had left my house, I wanted to use one more sample, something that would add on to me smelling good! So, I used this perfume sample:

This is Orange, by BOSS. It had a delighting scent. If I can compare correctly, it slightly smelled alike Chanel #5, but that's just me. It did precisely what I want out of a perfume, and have been trying to find: it lasted! I have problems with finding perfumes which will last at least more than half a day, but I have had no luck! Gosh, until I have money, I will be able to buy any perfume I might want, just like this one. I really liked it. Definitely, must buy!

     So, to end it all, I will most likely use and buy full size versions of Pantene Aqua Light shampoo and conditioner, Scope Dual Blast mouthwash, and one day, BOSS: Orange. You guys should try and sign up for the P&GbrandSampler kit. It was through them that I was able to receive the 3 upper samples and plus, they come with coupons that are sure to save you money! These are great brands, too, and getting them for free is a plus!
     Hope you enjoyed this last blog. If any questions or suggestions, feel free to email me at jvargas0219@aol.com, or on my Facebook page which you can like and support! You reading this means a lot to me, and if there's anyway I can give back, let me know. ;) Enjoy!
-Yoshi

.P&G Brands Sampler.

     So, this is one of the posts I am most excited about. For one, the samples were more than I though. For another, I tried these, so will you stick around to hear my review? I hope so! By the way, I apologize if you notice any spelling errors, or other errors. As I am writing this blog, I am also watching/ listening to one of my favorite movies of ALL time: The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Now, it is not everyone's cup of tea, and I understand that. It was released in 1975, is wacky and a comedy, and a musical, but a GREAT one nonetheless! I love this movie, and I know you don't want to hear me ranting about the movie, but of my samples, so, now to do my job!
     This is the package I was the most happiest about. Why? Because it looked big! At least, bigger than the the Tide Pods that I was sent. Any who, I was sitting with my mom late at night yesterday watching TV, me on the computer multitasking, when my brother came in from outside and brought in the mail all late at night. The first thing I saw him put down was that big, nice, black box that you see to the left. I honestly had forgotten I had signed up for this P&G Brand Sampler kit, but was delighted at what I received. Not only was I happy, but so was my mom. She knew I was receiving samples, but I filled her in on this blog, that is meant to show you guys how samples that are sent look and are, and how awesome or bad the products might be. She, like always, supports me, and even told me to tell you guys to be patient with me if I'm late on reviewing the samples. Actually, on my next post, I'm going to review some of the products in this box, a perfume sample, and something else that I actually got in the mail today. :)
     So, what are the contents of this wonderful box? Well, see for yourselves!

Crest Complete toothpaste

 
 
    To the left, the first sample shown is the Crest Complete tooth paste. You would think that the bottom is the actual toothpaste, but no, it's not. The little pack in the middle is the actual sample. The toothpaste, like others, says it whitens, fights cavities, and has a deep cleaning power. The sample came in a little card stock paper, if you will, the size of a postage card, alike the perfume samples. On top it says, "Try a brighter white," and that's what I did, but more on that review later on.

Scope Dual Blast Mouthwash

 
    Again to the left is another sample. This time, it is a sample for Scope Dual Blast mouthwash. The sample is a little 44ml (1.49 fl oz) bottle sealed in a plastic bag and a safety seal wrapped around it. I also used this sample, so there will be a review for it along with the toothpaste.

Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo/ Conditioner

     Now, for one of the things I was the most excited for: Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner. You cannot begin to understand the wonderful smell this treatment has. That, and the best part about it is that it contains NO silicone, meaning, it has no residue to leave behind and it will not weigh your hair down or puff it up like other shampoos do. The size of these samples are of those sold in the "$1" isle at drug stores, who sell the travel size version of some products. This was definitely worth the wait, for they give you what seems more than you think!

Along with the samples, the box contained a little booklet that looked like the one to the right. As you can see on the top, it says, "P&G Have You TRIED This Yet? Great brands. Bright ideas." Me, being my weird self, was excited when I saw my name on the booklet! Saying that, I believe if you sign up for the samples, they customize the little book, and how awesome is that?! Any who, on the bottom of my name, it says, "P&GbrandSAMPLER brings you samples and savings on the BRANDS YOU LOVE." If you haven't caught on, this is what is inside of the booklet, which comes in handy real well if you wanna save a couple extra bucks!

$0.75 off of Oral B floss

$1.00 off coupons

The coupons on the left are for one Crest Complete toothpaste, one Oral B toothbrush, and one Scope Mouthwash. These coupons expire 5-30-12, meaning, I know FOR SURE I am going to use these, because, I actually liked these products!j
     Now, I know I took far too long writing the next blog, and I am sorry, but if I hadn't waited, I would not have been able to show you what I got the next day after the P&GbrandSampler! And the next sample was totally worth it as well. You might be like, "Gosh, you think too much of how much MORE you can get than what you actually do get," but you have to keep in mind that I'm broke, like free stuff, and want to let you guys know if they are worth it or not! And plus, what's so bad about getting much more, specially if they are little sized and not that much? :P Any who, here is what I was talking to you about:

Nescafe' Taster's Choice

I apologize for the darkness of the pictures and if I don't look okay. hahaha As I said earlier, I was watching Rocky Horror Picture Show while writing the blog, and not only that, but my boyfriend was playing video games as I was writing this. I didn't feel like turning on the light, so I just worked with what I had! Anyway, this is how the pack arrived:

My address and Company's

The presentation on the back.

I was rather surprised at the package, actually. I just thought they would send the samples in about the same size as the Breathe Right samples, but this pack was bigger. So, I opened the package and saw these:

Decaf House Blend Coffee

French Roast Coffee

House Blend Coffee

     Sorry if I looked mad in the last picture; I wasn't mad. :P Well, believe it or not, these are not only 3 samples, but 6. In the pack come 2 self serve packets of each flavor. Basically 2 Decaf House Blend, 2 French Roast, and 2 House Blend coffees. I LOVE coffee, and I just cannot wait to try these. Me and my boyfriend are going to try them together, maybe every day we go to school and have to wake up the earliest. Oh, and he got his too. Yes, same samples of this coffee. I kinda told him about free samples and every time I find a new one or something he might like, I tell him about it, that way he can tell me his opinion and I can share it with you guys as well. By the way, do you remember the Kleenex Cool Touch tissues samples that I received and told you I had shared a pack with my boyfriend? Well, next blog, I will show you what he got. Unfortunately, the whole "Share a pack" promotion Kleenex had is no longer available, but hopefully you read my Kleenex blog and were able to participate. If not, I'm sure they'll have something alike again, if not, other promotions for their latest product!

     Anyway, before I leave you to review more samples, here is the COUPON! that came with the cafe' samples. My uncle, dad and I love coffee' and I'm sure we'll find some new tastes to try. We've always drank Nescafe' products, but I just can't wait for these! :D

Well, once again, thank you for the time you took to read this blog. Is this the longest one I have written in a good while or at all? I don't know, but feel free to tell me. Any questions or suggestions, you can reach me at jvargas0219@aol.com. I am currently working on a way to share this page on Facebook, like in another Page, aside from using my actual Facebook account, but more on that, I will post when I am actually able to do so. Enjoy!

.Recent Samples.

     Okay. I haven't written on this for so long. I'm so sorry. And if I say I've been really busy, will you believe me? Well, it is true. Some catching up on homework here and there, doing some stuff around the house and elsewhere... Ahhh. So now, finally some time to spend time opening up some samples. Or... at least one.
     So, what would you like to see first? I received the perfume samples, as well as the Tide Pods. Iiiiiiiiiiiiii think I'll show you the perfume samples first.

Boss: Orange

Boss: Orange sample

Escada: Island Kiss

Escada: Island Kiss sample

     I have not opened these samples or tried them. I'm honestly waiting for a right opportunity to use them, so I can smell super! Fyi, if you did not notice, these samples come in postage card size. The cover picture is usually the picture used for advertisement. The back comes with your address and the "samples." They are usually a little wipe that comes covered with the perfume, but like I said, I'm waiting to use them. That and until the other samples come. 

 
     I'm not going to lie; I was a bit disappointed about the samples. I honestly thought I was going to get something much more like this:
     But, believe it or not, these little perfume bottles sometimes cost much more than the actual perfumes that you can get for a bigger quantity. Although, what's so bad about giving out these sized samples, specially if you are confident that people will buy your fragrances?

     Well, until I find the right time, I will not open these samples just yet. Although, you have to keep in mind that you have to keep these stored in a cool place, where no light hits them. Just like any perfume bottle. If these are exposed, the smell might go away quickly and it just might not be the same. Also, try to get perfumes that come mostly in glass bottles; not plastic.

Now, to the Tide sample. This is the Tide Pod sample:
Yeah, I only received one. How cheap, right?! hahaha I think I just say that because I'm ghetto and I want to receive more, but sometimes it's hard not to want more specially when these companies are the ones receiving the most money. Any who, enough with my cheap ranting! Sorry.

Washing machine package.

 This is the cute little package the Tide Pods come in. I thought it was a cute presentation, and that it made sense, seeing how it's a product for laundry. They should make all their presentations like this!

Below is what you see when you open the "lid" of the cute washing machine, which is your sample and a little info on what is inside.                                                            

Opening the "lid."

 You also   receive a little thank you from the company:

So pretty much, all these samples are still yet to be tried. I'm waiting to wash a couple of good looking clothes to use the Pod, so it can reserve their nice colors and they could smell great! And maybe I'll use one of the samples? If I remember correctly, I ordered a bunch more samples, and I just can't wait for them to get here soon! 

.Updating Posts.

I tend to try to write a blog a day whenever I can, but lately I've been going about 3 days without having written any and I apologize for that. If anything, I thought I'd let you know that I don't forget about what I'm aiming to do here and that is why I write this apology. Don't think that I'm not going to write anymore; I AM! I've just been a bit busy, yet still thinking of what new topics to talk about.

I have been receiving samples in the mail still and I know that I am going to be writing about that. I am just waiting on them to pile up to write something "blog worthy." I have actually been getting the perfume samples, and man... I get these perfumes are costly to produce, but why not send us trials we can actually use and brag about to others? Any who, later on you will be able to see them and hear more about them.

I guess I also did not tell you that a few days prior to having received my Kleenex samples, my boyfriend got his, huh? Well, his sample is much better than mine. He got what I actually thought I would get as well, but I am glad he still liked it; even though he was a bit surprised at first.

Well, I think that's all I'm going to write for today. Feel free to send me any questions or suggestions to:                                             jvargas0219@aol.com

I'll be posting soon, so make sure you check in every once in a while and once again, I apologize for not keeping too much up to date. Love you guys and thank you.
-Yoshilyn

"S" is for Song:

Song of the day: Lonely Boy by The Black Keys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV5OGh8D-ok

I've had this song stuck in my head all this time. If you've heard it, I'm sure it doesn't hurt to hear it again. If this is the first time you hear this song, try them out. They are a really great band.
Enjoy.