Covergirl Blast Flipstick Review

I was excited to receive several Covergirl blastflipsticks through a new BzzAgent campaign. I wanted to tell you a little more about them so you could consider them with all the parties and events coming up for Christmas and the holidays. I always love to get a new lipstick and lipgloss for holiday parties and especially for New Years Eve!

I love the look of these glossy lipsticks. It looks like Covergirl designed these so that you have a creamy but not matte finish and a more shimmery one in one tube so you can mix and match shades to create a variety of different looks. It is a great concept that I love. Less to carry around especially when you only want a smaller little purse for events but still great for everyday.  It is great because it is like you’re getting two lipsticks at one price of $7.00-8.00 each. That is a pretty good deal.

Covergirl blastflipsticks glide on very easily and have some pretty colors. They are not super light...more like a lipstick than a lipgloss just so you know.  I would say somewhere in between the two.  All the shades I received through BzzAgent were fairly bright but went on my lips a little softer than they looked in the tube.  So don't be nervous when you are looking because they definitely look a bit lighter on your lips.

You won't see a super glitter, sparkle to your lips on either side of the blastflipstick... it is more of a low-key shimmer which is nice. You don't have to worry about looking too overdone.

Colors I received and tried:

• Vixen (pinkish peach and pinkish brown)
• Stunner (orange coral and metallic golden bronze)
• Minx (light golden brown and metallic darker brown)

I liked all of them and started wearing them right away. I love how great Minx looks for the fall...perfect for me. I think that is my fave but I do like all of the colors and they look good with my skin tone.  Have you tried them yet? If so, let me know what you think.  Don't forget to "Like" COVERGIRL on Facebook too.  You can these great lip colors  everywhere online and in stores from Amazon to Target to Kmart to RiteAid and Walgreens.  

Don't forget to "Like" COVERGIRL on Facebook too.  You can also get the most up-to-date news on blastflipstick and other great COVERGIRL products by following COVERGIRL on Twitter and on Pinterest, and get inspired yourself, by checking out some of their stylish Pinboards too.


Disclaimer:  I was sent this product through BzzAgent to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

Dino Lingo Language learning programs for kids

Dino Lingo is an novel and fun interactive language learning program for children.  It comes in a variety of languages (see below) so you can choose which language suits your child the best.  Can your child really have fun learning a new language?  The answer is yes!

My little one and I watched a great video on Youtube from Dino Lingo in French.  It went nice and slow and even I could follow it. My little one thought it was fun too.  She was already asking if she could learn French. Dino Lingo French for Kids is a French language learning set where cartoon dinosaur characters introduce the most common 200 words and phrases in French. It includes 5 French learning DVDs and a French flashcard set. It is truly the #1 effective French teaching program for children.
Children can quickly learn and speak French, thanks to the award-winning lessons by Dino Lingo.

Dino Lingo French for Kids is an award-winning language teaching program pedagogically designed for small children. This program consists of 5 DVDs, 150 flash cards, posters, books and the parents guide. After watching the DVDs several times and playing with the flash cards, most children can easily name everyday objects and understand basic phrases in French. Dino Lingo French for Kids is suitable for all children between the ages of 2 to 7 years old.

Dino Lingo French for Kids learning program teaches the most common 200 French words and phrases in 5 DVDs.

DVD 1 -- Let's Count : Numbers and colors / 35 min.
DVD 2 -- Let's Eat : Food, fruit and vegetables / 35 min.
DVD 3 -- Let's Play : Toys, house items, vehicles / 35 min.
DVD 4 -- Let's Jump : Verbs, actions and nature / 35 min.
DVD 5 -- Let's Learn : Family, body parts, and clothes / 35 min.

 
Daily conversations and animals are included in all five DVDs.


Dino Lingo French learning flash cards teach the most common one hundred and fifty words in French. Each flashcard set comes in a small clear box contains 150 flash cards.

Flashcard set categories: Numbers, colors, food, fruit and vegetables, house items, body parts, family, clothes, vehicles and nature.
This picture dictionary has colorful photos of the most common 45 animals. Great to test your child's learning progress and play "spot and name."
Categories: Pets, farm animals, sea animals, wild animals, birds, insects and reptiles.
This poster has the most common forty five animal cartoon images.
Categories: Pets, farm animals, sea animals, zoo animals, birds, insects and reptiles.

Dino Lingo uses imaginative  and fun stories and makes language learning fun.  It is unbelievable but your kids will learn a new language through interactive teaching techniques that incorporate fun play and stories that are perfect for any age.  Your children will be encouraged to start speaking in their new language so quickly you will be amazed.

Look at all the language choices available through Dino Lingo:

English | Spanish | Korean | Russian | Polish | Portuguese (Brazil) | Portuguese (European)
Japanese | Dutch | Swedish | Greek | Italian | Turkish | Chinese | Arabic
Finnish | Latin | Urdu | Tagalog (Filipino) | Vietnamese | Thai | Persian | French
German | Irish | Hebrew | Hindi | Hungarian | Bahasa (Indonesian) | Bulgarian

The Dino Lingo system uses a 3-Step process:

STEP 1:  Your child's imagination is captured quickly by cute dinosaur characters, bright animations, and fun songs – all perfectly designed to jump start kids learning.  Each language has12 original vocabulary songs to help kids to start speaking their new language fast.

STEP 2:  Dingo Lingo boosts children's confidence with each additional lesson they try out. Each lesson is simple and fun so the children quickly begin an natural process of learning a new language. The teaching process uses the top 200 words and phrases in each language so your child builds skills and words quickly!

STEP 3:  Dingo Lingo is a novel hands-on teaching method that makes learning fun. Kids get involved quickly since they see how fun it truly is to learn a language. They practice with  games, songs, and an fun repetition of past lessons to learn the new language.  kids are easily encouraged to speak and express themselves in their new language. It is such a natural way to teach a child a new language too!

You should check it out for yourself.

 Disclaimer:  I viewed this clip complimentary through Influenster.

Purdue Oven Ready Chicken Review

I have been a BzzAgent for a long time now and always get excited for new campaigns.  I love to share new and exciting products and ideas with all my friends and family and that includes you all too! The newest one is for Perdue Oven Ready Whole Seasoned Roaster.  BzzAgent generously shared with me a free coupon valued at up to $11.00 to try it out for myself. You can sign up on the Perdue website for updates and to get your own coupons but hurry...you never know how long these offers are available for.  I was happy to read very clearly noted on the package that the chicken was fed an all vegetarian diet, given no animal by-products, and was raised cage free.  The packaging also states that no hormones or steroids are added.  It says “Open. Cook. Serve." on the package which is super for busy worknights!

I left the chicken in the cooking bag, as instructed and placed it in the pan to roast. That was sure easy enough for this busy working mama. I cut a 1 inch slit in the bag as I was also directed.  I preheated the oven to 400 degrees, and placed the pan in the oven and timed it for 90 minutes.  I ttossed in some freshly washed baked potatoes after about 1/2 hour too and cooked up some baby carrots with honey and a little squeeze of fresh lemon on the stovetop to accompany it.  The chicken looked beautiful after it was cooked.  It tasted great too!  I would definitely try this again for a busy work night or even a weekend dinner. It tasted good enough for company too.

There are 3 other products in this Purdue easy to make line:  Cornish game hens, a bone-in breast, and a boneless breast.  The bone-in breast is 3 lbs.  The Cornish game hen is 3.75 lbs.  The boneless breast is 1.75 lbs.

Savvy Sampler Fall 2012 from Naturally Savvy

What a thrill to find a large envelope full of exciting, new organic and green products to try!  That was my feeling a week ago when I opened up my package from NaturallySavvy and found a bunch of new goodies to discover.

Naturally Savvy lauched a sampler program a few years back and am I glad I joined. It has been an educational experience and I have found many products that I have become loyal to through them.  Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer (the founders of NaturallySavvy) also wrote a great book, Unjunk Your Junk Food.  I reviewed it on my blog earlier this year and was so excited about it.  They really know their stuff and have some good ideas that are truly doable!  You can check the book out on Amazon....the  reviews are amazing and I agree. It is a great primer to start to eat healthier in 2013. Think Christmas gift....

So, I received a great package of items including Blue Diamond Almonds Baked Nut Chips with Sea Salt. They are wheat and gluten free which is great and they are also kosher dairy.  That covers a lot of concerns for many people. They are low fat and taste great.  There is minimal sugar and it is a fun way to add crunch to a salad or just eat as a little snack.  I love them and have been eating them for a while but it is always nice to get more of something you already love. I find them in Shop-Rite in my area.

Bio-K Plus Probiotic was also included. This is a unique probiotic that has a patented formula L. acidophilus CL1285 and L. casei LBC8OR.  All bacteria are 100% live.  The manufacturer tells us that Bio-K Plus contributes to good digestive health and supports the body's natural defenses. It also helps to promote natural flora in the intestines. It is also a gluten free product.  I find probiotics like these are easy to use and they really help your belly feel good every day.  They suggest that adults take 1/4-1 bottle of Bio-K fresh every day. Children can consume 1/4-1/2 bottle each day.  You can learn more at Bio-K. You can also call their 1-800-593-2465 to get additional information

SafSlim also included a sample packet. This is a BELLY FAT supplement. It is a Tangerine Cream Fusion flavor. It is a unique supplement, according the the manufacturer that targets the root causes of unsightly omentum fat, the fat that accululates in the belly region. *  It tasted great but I have to say I don't have any issues with belly fat.  It might work best if you combined it with a healthy diet and exercise regimen but you should consult with your physician before making any changes.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration.,  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Ecover included a nice sized sample of their Natural Dishwashing Liquid.  I love Ecover products and often use their dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent. They perform very well and are less irritating to sensitive skin too.  It has green tea extract to help remove odor. It is plant based and has mineral ingredients. It is totally biodegradable. It is safe for septic tanks too. It is never tested on animals. A little goes a long way too!

Something new that was also included was Pamela's Baking and Pancake Mix. It is also kosher dairy for those who are interested and it is a wheat free and gluten free pancake mix. It comes in 100g single serve packets so you can have hot, yummy pancakes anywhere. All you need to do is add an egg or egg equivalent, water and oil. I prefer to sub milk for the water to add more protein. You could use soy or rice milk too!  This made some yummy pancakes and it was super easy. Pamela's also makes cookies, biscotti, other sweet and savory baking mixes and frozen desserts. Check out Pamela's here.