Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo & Conditioner Sample Review

 Hi hi!  Today I'm reviewing Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo & Conditioner in three different formulas.  Repairing, Hydrating, and Smoothing.

Let me first just say that I was super hyped about this new line because I had done a survey about them before I was offered to try them for free.  So, I was definitely super happy when I was accepted to try them.

Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner

I really liked this set.  You can definitely smell the honey in it.  The shampoo lathered really nicely.  I love when shampoos get a nice lather and this one definitely does.  The conditioner was equally as nice.  It rinsed out really well.  I tried this set first because I have recently dyed my hair (review coming soon) and even though my hair didn't feel damaged, I'm sure it still needed some repairing.  

Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

Hands down, favorite of the three samples I tried.  That doesn't mean the other two aren't worth it but this has coconut water in it and I'm a sucker for anything with coconut.  lol  It also has vanilla milk extracts in it and you can smell both of them.  The coconut a bit more and it's absolutely lovely.  It reminds me of summer.  This shampoo lathered just as good as the Repairing shampoo did.  Love that.  The conditioner rinsed it out nicely as well.  It does a good job at hydrating your hair.  My hair is so soft.  Definitely recommend this one.  :)

A picture of my hair after I used the Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner. *look at that shine*  :)

Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner

Finally, Smoothing set.  I don't know if it's because I don't generally have frizzy hair but I didn't really care for this set.  I would not buy it.  It does smell amazing though as it has coconut oil & coconut butter extracts in it.  The shampoo did not have as nice of a lather as the other two which I did not like.  As I said before, I love a good lather.  The conditioner rinsed nicely though.  It did make my hair look nice and it was very soft.  It just wasn't for me.  

Okay, there ya go.  Three sets of shampoo & conditioner from Garnier Whole Blends line.  Make sure to pick them up when you see them in stores.  :)

As always, even though I did get these for free from Crowdtap, my reviews are 100% my own.  Thank you for reading.  ♥  

Folgers Flavors Coffee Enhancers Review

Hello!   Thanks to Crowdtap, I was able to try all four flavors of the new Folgers Flavors Coffee Enhancers.  It comes in: Caramel, Hazelnut, Mocha and Vanilla.

The directions say "Add one squeeze to 6 FL OZ of prepared coffee.  Adjust to taste."  

I don't know about you but I like my flavored coffee to be super flavored.  Since I had to try all 4 flavors, I used a 6 oz cup so I could have 4 cups.  In the 6 oz cup, I put in a teaspoon of the flavoring.  It was perfect for me.  By teaspoon, I mean a teaspoon from our silverware set, not a measuring teaspoon.  I don't think they are the same size, never tried but yea.  1 squeeze was definitely not going to cut it for me.  hahaha

My thoughts on each flavor:

• Caramel ~ Not a big fan of caramel flavors in particular but I really loved the way this tasted in my coffee.  Most caramel flavors are usually too sweet but this was really nice.  You could definitely taste the caramel flavor, it just wasn't overwhelming.
• Hazelnut ~ Almost the complete opposite happened with the hazelnut.  I usually love all things hazelnut when it comes to coffee but I wasn't pleased w/ this.  It just didn't have that true hazelnut flavoring.  Something was missing.  I still liked it but it wasn't my favorite.
• Mocha ~ The mocha was really good.  I'd even add a squeeze to hot chocolate to bring out the chocolate flavor more.
• Vanilla ~ The vanilla has to be my favorite.  It almost had a marshmallow or cotton candy taste mixed in with the vanilla to it.  I really enjoyed it.  

I put not even a full teaspoon of sugar and half & half to each cup of coffee.  They are really enjoyable and even though the Hazelnut wasn't my favorite, I'd recommend them all.  

I did receive these for free from Crowdtap for review purposes but the above reviews are completely my own.  :)  

Aveeno sample review

Hello!  As a member of Crowdtap, I was selected to try & review 2 Aveeno lotion samples.  As always my reviews are 100% my own.

Aveeno protect + hydrate lotion sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF 30

Super long title but awesome lotion.  It has such an interesting smell.  It reminds me of your typical summer tanning lotion and baby lotion mixed together.  Sounds odd but smells really good.  It goes on really smooth and absorbs almost instantly so you don't have to wait to get dressed.  You can use it not just on your body but your face too.  Bonus!  I love that it's only SPF 30 because I do like to get a little color during the summer months but I'm still protected.  I'm so pale. *sob sob*  I definitely recommend it.

Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion sheer hydration

I'm going to be honest.  I'm not a fan of unscented lotions but I will make an exception for this one.  There's just something about it I really like.  Like the other lotion, it absorbs almost instantly so no time waiting to get dressed.  It's really smooth and just leaves your skin feeling amazing.  It's also nice and light, which is perfect for the warmer months.   It doesn't feel heavy at all.   I also recommend this one.

There you have it.  I never tried Aveeno lotions before but they are definitely worth checking out.

Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters Review

Hello!  This is my review for Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters in Berry Medley Flavors.

What is with the long names for food & drink products?  hahaha

Anyways, I will start off by saying that I am not a fan of dark chocolate.  It always tastes so bitter to me but I loved these.  LOVED!!!  I could totally polish off the whole bag.  It's only 5 oz so that's not too bad, right?  Right?  Thankfully though, I had my Mom and brother around to share with.  I have some leftover.  I might share the rest with my Dad.  Maybe.  lol

They are seriously that good.  The description on the package reads "Clusters of crispy multigrains and soft fruit flavored centers, all covered in smooth dark chocolate".  What is not to love about that description?  It is right on.  You can definitely tell it's dark chocolate but somehow it doesn't have that bitter taste.  Maybe because it's done right?  Not sure but I will definitely be buying these in the future.

I received this bag from Crowdtap for review purposes.  Reviews are 100% my own.  One of my challenges, if you will, was to pair these with another snack or drink.  I decided to go with a glass of Chardonnay since this chocolate seemed more grown up.  Very nice pairing if I might add.  The lightness of the wine balanced out the darkness of the chocolate.

Another user added hers to vanilla ice cream which looked amazing.  I would definitely do that.

If you are a fan of dark chocolate, you have to try these.  If you are not a fan of dark chocolate, you still have to try these.  You will NOT be disappointed.  My only complaint is that the bag is too small but maybe that's a good thing.  hahaha

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