Beauty Box Five Bon Voyage June 2015 Subscription Box Review @beautybox5 #herbalessences #NailsINC #TestTheWater #urbandecaycosmetics #LOLcosmetics

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the products for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the products.

 

I love it....Beauty Box five has the sunny beauty ideas to keep you going all summer long.  My little blue box from BB5 helps me manage to keep it all together at work and at home to freshen up my glam even in the summer heat.  BB5 shows you how you can squeeze in quality beauty time into even the days that are packed from sunup to sundown with a few little special products.  Check out all the pretty warm weather fashions now that we are starting to really feel summer and happy beach weekends are here!  Don't forget to share your fave finds with friends too.  Take a peek at a few beauty goodies to go along with your pretty fashions and maybe grab a few extra for friends. BB5 makes a great gift any friend would appreciate all year long.  

Everyone loves getting the inside scoop. I like trying new beauty products from sunscreens to lipsticks and find that I often find new faves.  That is one of the great things about BB5.  You can try lots of new things and sub in new favorites without being stuck with a huge bottle of this or that. I happens to the best of us even with green intentions. Sometimes I look at a product in the store but I worry it might not be for me and I don't want to spend all that money if I don't know that I really like it.  Who needs something else to sit on the bathroom shelf or take up more room in a drawer? I would always feel guilty. Every once in a while you get lucky and the store has a sample or perhaps a beauty company sends you a sample and you get to try it first.  That is the premise behind BB5.

The ideal solution for all of us is brought to you by Beauty Box 5. They understand  and created their great sampling box program. Beauty Box 5 is an amazing subscription beauty box sampler that is delivered right to your doorstep (or mailbox) filled with a combination of 5 brand new cosmetic samples monthly, quarterly or annually. You can start out at just $12 a month or save more by getting a longer subscription. Signing up to receive Beauty Box 5 each month is a great new way for anyone from teens to moms to sample new cosmetic products and see what works for you.  Each month they include tips and tricks for the products on the back of this little card below to help you get the most out of your beauty samples each month.

Beauty Box 5 is always on the lookout for the latest new items to make the best matches for your own personal taste and lifestyle.  The prices are reasonable too. You can get a Beauty Box 5 monthly for $12, quarterly for $30 or annually for just $99.  Shipping is always free.  A fun way to check out lots  of the new beauty stuff out there without a whole lot of $$ investment. The great part is that if you like something, you can just up and buy the full size item, right?  Much better than buying a full size you-know-what-beauty-item and paying a fortune and then it sits in the makeup bag gathering dust because it doesn't work for you.

Beauty Box 5 mixes it up with their brands and keeps things adventurous. They source from a mix of niche, luxe, regular drugstore, vegan and eco-conscious brands.  One month you might get hair care, nail care, makeup, skin care, fragrances or even beauty accessories or a mix of any of the above.  I love the suspense!  You will get a carefully curated blend of travel, full-size and deluxe samples from their most current collection.

I just received the June Bon Voyage Box this week.  Unbox that pretty blue box and say yes to fast makeup fixes, pops of fresh, bright color, and moisture in a flash! Flourish all month long with little extras for yourself and others. Take a peek this month with your 5 new favorites in your box- and beyond!  The team at Beauty Box 5 wants to remember you are unique and special. We all deserve to take a little bit of time to beautify and keep our look fresh even as we work hard all week long. Beauty Box five is here with a ton of special treats to help you along the way.  In June, don't forget to take care of your skin.  The summer heat can be tough on skin. Here is the scoop on the amazing treats that were in this sweet Caribbean blue June box:

As always it was filled with beauty goodies that I could not wait to try. There were treats for my skin for my hands, face and body tucked in there this month.  Lots of special items to keep me looking fresh and alluring wherever my summer days take me.  Who knows where I will go this summer. We will have to see. I am one busy mama and that never changes!

The first item in this box is a sample of Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water. If you haven't tried this European sensation, you definitely want to check it out. They have been around for a while but only in the high end brands. Micellar cleansers are a soap free cleansing option that cleans skin completely without irritation and you don't need water.  It removes bacteria and other impurities and feels great on my skin.  I love the way my skin feels and it truly looks so much more hydrated.  Wonderful that this is now available at a down to earth price. Retail: $7.99 for 7 fl oz. 

The next product in the box is perfect for cleansing my body anytime...another great travel size to try out. I would definitely buy this for everyday use. The Herbal Essences Body Wash will tuck perfectly in a weekend bag or traveler. It comes in a large full-sized bottle which  you can find in the Beauty Box 5 store or at many pharmacies and big box stores. There are several fresh scents to choose from. This Honey Smell Good scented cleanser caught my eyes and nose right away. A few things I really like....that light sweet scent and my skin feels great...super smooth thanks to the honey when I get out of the shower. This is a great option for showering up or bathing anytime. A good value at $2.99 for 11.1 oz.

The LOL Cosmetics Rotational Eye Shadow has numerous pretty options in one from France and down under in Australia. This little slim case wraps up coordinated color and sparkling highlights for the eyes in a small sizer do package. These eye shadows keep me looking fresh all day long. They come in assorted colors but the sparkling brown tones are perfect and just enough to add a bright touch of color.  These shadows are priced reasonably too so I will consider picking up another one for my daughter.  At this price I can collect a few more. $3.00 for 0.21 oz 

Nails, Inc. is a full-sized nail polish brand that comes in lots of pretty colors including this peachy shade perfect for summer. It applies smoothly and easily and dried quickly. I definitely want to check out the other colors after trying this one. This precise brush makes it easy to transform your look into something special.  A great product for any makeup bag at $1.95-2.49 each

The next item in this exciting June box  is long, sexy lashes!  This girl loves her sexy so I could not wait to dominate my lashes with Urban Decay Perversion Mascara so I was excited to get a small size for travel and on the go.  Easy to use and you get long lashes I n a flash. Tuck it in your bag for the weekend away or a date night out with a special someone.   A nice option but a treat at $22.00 for 0.4oz. 

A Beauty Bonus was included from George Hair for $20 to shop on their site. Must take a peek since we can't let $20 go to waste! 

So, are you ready to get in on the fun? The ladies from BB5 have put together another really amazing box full of beauty fun perfect to take you straight into spring and even summer. Don't forget to join Beauty Box 5 and get in on the goodies to keep you looking fab all four season.

After you join, you can even spread your good fortune via Instagram and have an opportunity to win full-size versions of these products too! Don't forget to tag @beautybox5 and #bb5fave that way they know you were the one spreading the love around!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in advertising."

Orange Crate Dip & Cheeseball 4th of July Party through @Tryazon @orangecratefood #orangecratefood

We always spend the Fourth of July down by the beach. There is nothing better than relaxing, enjoying the sun, sand, good friends and family and yummy food! Our celebrations are never without an array of fun and delicious foods. This new Tryazon party package just brought things to a new level this year. 

Orange Crate believes that gourmet does not need to be complicated.  They are right on the money since I am a busy working mama. They carry an amazing assortment of delicious shelf-stable cold and hot dips, delectable aged-to-perfection cheeseballs, and high quality ceramic bakeware accessories. They make it easy to be a gourmet cook and host anytime. Showcase easy, seasoned recipes and you can even share the goodness with friends like I did. My guests were able to place orders during the party so they can recreate their favorites.  

Here is what I received:

• • 3 Different Flavors of Cold Dips
• • 3 Different Flavors of Hot Dips
• • 3 Different Flavors of Cheeseballs
• • 2 Dip Chillers (Keeps Cold Dips Cold!)
• • 2 Brie Bakers (Bake the Hot Dips In)
• It was nice because I was able to earn 30% Commissions for Party Sales.  I even received a Party Host Guide that helped me to plan and carry out the party with ease. 

All of the Orange Crate mixes were easy and simple to use. The instructions were simple and straight forward for all the recipes. You don't need to be running to specialty stores when you use Orange Crate products because they did all the heavy work for you. Their blends and mixes include flavorful herbs and spices that when blended with simple ingredients like sour cream (I cheated and used fat free Greek yogurt!), cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese make fanciful appetizers and dishes everyone will enjoy. 

I have always found that prepping ahead makes a party so much easier. Orange Crate recipes actually taste better when they have had time to sit in the refrigerator overnight. So go ahead and prep a day or two in advance and that way you can relax like I did on part day. The only thing I needed to do was pop the hot dishes in the oven. 

Take a peek at Orange Crate and stock up on advance of your next party. Remember, they gave bakeware too which makes hosting a breeze. All of their items are shelf stable do a quick run to the store and you are ready with cheeseballs, hot dips and refreshing cool dips. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Aztec Gold Chia Seeds Packet is easy to add to cereal, yogurt or baked goods #AztecGold

Chia seeds have become really popular over the past few years. Aztec Gold Chia Seeds are a premium source of nutrition and easy to incorporate into your diet.  You can use in main dishes and for baking...add them to muffins, cookies, granola or homemade bars. You see chia seeds in a variety of food products including health bars, chips, drinks, seed mixes and pet products for a few important reasons.

The popularity of chia is due to the exceptional nutritional profile. Chia Seeds have more OMEGA-3 and 6 essential fatty acids versus flax seeds. Not that flax seeds aren't good...they are but a serving of chia provides 18 amino acids including Lysine and Arginine. Chia supports skin and scalp care because it is a source of Proline, the major constituent of COLLAGEN. It is a super source of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, plus the trace elements Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Boron and Strontium. That is one nutritional powerhouse!

Aztec Gold is a premium source of Chia since they source their supply straight from the farm manufacturer and offer special benefits like a proprietary cleaning process. Aztec Gold actually rejects70% of all seeds delivered to the factory since they only use premium quality.It is;99.99% pure and they use only the most sanitary and shipping container procedures. All products are fully certified too. The company shared that each lot is lab certified so you get repeatable, high quality Chia seeds. They are even Certified Kosher. 

Aztec Gold is one of the only Chia manufacturers with BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Certification. Each individual shipment is tested by an accredited US laboratory before it is released from their facility. Aztec Gold is a product of the original and premier Chia growing region in Jalisco, Mexico. This area has a high altitude, rich climate and red soil –the best combination for high quality Chia. It goes direct from farm source–it is packaged where it is grown. North American local –not sent via sea so no salt water contamination. It has the optimum grain size with minimal seed discoloration. You can pick up Aztec Gold Chia Seeds on Amazon online anytime.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

FitWellYou Resistance Bands let me workout on the go and stay fit anywhere #ResistanceBands

I have been a fitness fanatic for years now. It can be a challenge between work and kids though. The reality is, there is no other way to stay fit and strong without regular exercise and a healthy diet. You can do it anywhere if you have the right equipment. These Resistance Bands make it a lot easier. These stretchy bands help you push the envelope safely. There come in a variety of sizes that work for everyone from the novice to the pros. These bands let me stretch out my muscles before or after a workout and even work my muscles from my head to my toes. You can really use them in tons of different ways.   

You get a complete Resistance Band Set with three Bands with different resistance levels, a door anchor plus an exercise guide. This set makes it easy to work out anywhere and any time with no excuses at all. The different levels of resistance bands can be combined for more resistance. For example, you could use a light and medium band together to make the exercise or stretch a little bit more challenging.

5 piece set includes all of the following items:
 
- 1 Yellow "Light" ~10 lb Resistance Band
- 1 Red "Medium" ~13 lb Resistance Band
- 1 Blue "Heavy" ~16 lb Resistance Band
- 1 Premium Door Anchor
- 1 Starter Exercise Guide

Each Band is approx 5 ft long and 0.4 ft wide. The exact band measurements are: 59 in x 4.72 in or150 cm x 12 cm

The RED band is ~ 13 lbs

The YELLOW band is ~10 lbs

The BLUE band is ~ 16 lbs

Don't be intimidated by pull-ups and other challenging exercises anymore. You can do it....you just need a little help to get started. You need to be smart and work out safer...these bands will get you there. They will also help you before and after your workouts with stretching out your muscles. Many physical therapists use these....I remember when I had a back issue the physical therapist gave me one so I could follow her exercises at home. You can pick up these Resistance Bands on Amazon anytime too. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.