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Yea or Nay? Vaseline's Spray & Go

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer - Review

Have you tried Vaseline's exciting new product called "Vaseline Spray & Go"? I couldn't wait to test it out when I received a full sized 6.5 oz spray lotion complimentary of Influenster.

It's so easy to use and very convienent, too.  Heck, you can even reach hard to get places!  Similar to using spray suntan lotions on your body the only difference is this product truly protects and moisturizes your skin, does not leave a greasy feeling and is fast absorbing. You will see and feel a difference. My skin felt silky smooth. 

There are 3 varieties of Vaseline Spray & Go moisturizers; The Original, Aloe or Cocoa Radiant. I will definately be purchasing the Cocoa Radiant and I'm sure the Aloe would be great for summer skin care. 

The only thing I found disappointing was the name "Spray & Go".  In reality it's quick and fast but once you spray you need to rub it in your skin a bit before you go. But, Kudo's to the catchy name!

My Rating:  A-  (Yea!)

Scale: A - F

I hate being FAT!

I hate the way my shirt clings to every protruding lump, I hate the way my ass strains to get free from the confines of my ever shrinking jeans, I hate the way I have to avert my eyes from the mirror when I get out of the shower, I hate the narrowing bathtub when taking a bubble bath, I hate the way my undulating waves of excess jiggle when I walk, I hate those family members making comments, I hate not being able to wear nice fitting dresses, I hate that I can no longer wear those sexy heels sitting in my closet, I hate the health issues that come along with fat. "Well Fatty," the skinny bitch inside me says, "I guess you don't hate yourself enough to actually do something about it?"  What, are you kidding?  I have been on so many diets, tried so many things, so many times for so many years it hardly seems that I have not done something about it!

I've been thin most of my life and enjoy the feeling and freedom that "thin" brings. At age 40 everything changed.  The fat was creeping up on me.  Possibly life events, possibly stress, possibly my diet, possibly metabolism. No matter what, inside I'm a skinny person stuck inside this fat body.  I hate it, hate myself and can't seem to get myself out! The weight just will not come off.  "Help, get me out of this fat jail."

"Dear Diary, today I ate only 200 calories! Yippee!"  If all it took to lose weight was to count calories, who the hell would choose to be fat?  Who in their right mind would chose a lifetime of self-hatred, trapped in this blubbery prison cell of their own making?  Who would choose daily puclic humiliation as a walking, breathing example of weakness in our society?  Certainly not the two thirds of us Americans who weight more than they should be.

I know that I'm just throwing out my words exposed for the public to read.  It just seemed like the right thing to do.  I can't be the only person who feels hatred for themselves or their bodies, who hates waking up in the morning to put those "fat clothes" on with my "fat shoes".   To the 2, 3 or 4 of you who might actually stumble here by accident, please excuse the simple and boring look to my blog site, I really have no idea what I'm doing yet.

Anyway...  here I am, a bloated spec of a human.  Geeze, I hate being FAT!

BelVita - What's With This Funny Name?

When I opened that huge voxBox there was a little package tucked in the corner called "belVita".  Honestly, not only did I never hear of this product, but the packaging did not appeal to me. Frankly,  I didn't think I would like this strange named "biscuit", called "belVita". 

However, part of joining Influenster is being open minded and trying the products - if your lucky enough to be selected.  Both Influenster and the manufacturer's look for your feedback in the interactive web-site  So...   I decided to bring the little Cinnamon Brown Sugar biscuits to work for that afternoon snack.  

The belVita web-site says that they are made of "wholesome fine ingredients, like whole grained oats". Each individual package has 4 thin biscuits inside that contain 18- 20 grams of whole grain. They claim it will sustain your energy level throughout the day.  3 grams of fiber to keep you feeling satisfied and some iron and 4 sources of vitamin B.

EXCITED TO TRY THEM YET?   I wasn't either!   

When I was hungry enough, I reluctantly tore open the package and took a bite...  I admit I was pleasantly surprised by the taste!  It was delicious, light and crispy. I easily ate all 4 and truly enjoyed each one. They can't be compared to a cookie, possibly compared to those "tea biscuits" your grandma would enjoy with her afternoon coffee or tea. Nevertheless, they were good and unlike a candy bar or actual cookie, I didn't find myself quickly hungry either. 

I admit that liked them enough that I went out and bought 2 boxes. One flavor was the chocolate biscuits and the other box was the same flavor. By the way, I found there is an assortment of flavors to appeal to different tastes. When shopping for them you'll probably walk right by them. Who ever designed the packaging needs to make some changes!  

I'm going to rate these a:     B

(Scale is A - D)

Opening The Sugar and Spice voxBox 2013

I'm so excited as I'm opening the voxBox.  This box is jammed packed with actual full sized name brand products that I just can't wait to use.  I will share each review of what I personally think about each product.  I'll give you my candid comments on my experience of whether it's worth purchasing or not.  The pros and cons. 

Let's see what's inside...  See picture below.  

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture.  Retails for 7.99 for 6.5 oz can

Colgate Optic White Regime

     Toothpaste     Retails for 2.99 for 4 oz tube

     Mouthwash.  Retails for 2.99 for 8 oz bottle

     Toothbrush   Retails for 2.99 per brush

NECTRESSEE.   6.99 for 5.9 oz container or 3.99 for box of 40 packets

Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes  Retails for 5.99 for a 20 count box

BelVita Breakfast Biscuits  Retails for 3.69 for a box of 5 packets of 4 biscuits

I hope you're as excited to hear the reviews as I am to try the products.  I do have to say that however Influenster organized this on line social media company to qualify people for FREE products to eat, taste, use and review is ingenious.

The Beginning...

This is my very first time blogging, so bear with me as I discover this whole new world. 

The decision to blog was made 1 year after joining a web-site called "Influenster".  Influenster is a community of people of all interests who rate, review and provide feedback on products. My 19 year old daughter joined their site first and after actually seeing the benefits and bonuses of her receiving actual products to try in packages called "voxBoxes", I was sold! (See picture)

Influenster does not guarantee that you will receive anything, so I did take that into account when I signed up. 

Apparently from my experience someone is picked to receive a product or voxBox by your demographics, interests, age, and surveys you take. If your participation on their site is great and you fall within their specifications for that particular product (Im sure the products' marketing department of the company also has their criteria) then your chosen!  It's the feeling of winning lotto!

And, I won!!!  I've been so fortunate to have received their "Sugar N Spice voxBox" approximately 2 months ago. And OMG was I ever excited!!! 

They notified me by e-mail and each and every day I'd hope my postman was delivering my voxBox full of products.  Such excitement!  In the next posts you'll also experience the products and see and hear about what I received.

Since I definately have my opinions - and ask anyone I know!  I'll speak my mind - good, bad or funny...  I will say it!  Heck, I'm not just going to share about the products, but as I continue to blog I'll give my opion about the places I encounter that deserve a mention, any opinion or person I think deserves a comment!

Thus, "The Scoop" begins.... As we open the box.