Downy® Unstopables™ In-Wash Scent Boosters

I'm not a fan of the 'Fresh' scent.  This could be because it reminds me of the mixture of 'clean linen' smell and dead mouse.  Yep, a LONG time ago I had a dead mouse in my car and tried to use 'clean linen' air fresheners to mask the smell (which at the time were the best smell ever),  it only mixed the two by the way.

Now I cannot smell it without thinking about how that is how a dead mouse smells.

The unstoppables 'Fresh' scent smells very similar, if not identical to the dead mouse/clean linen smell.

I did try using it on my dogs blanket.  I have a dachshund that was separated from it's mom too early and she has her own blanket in which she snuggles and suckles on ALL of the time.   So lets face it, that thing gets NASTY.

Especially lately when we have started to become infested with fleas on the animals.  Thank you, rain.  We have four dogs and two cats.   Thankfully we only have 5 rooms that have carpet and they are not rooms the animals are allowed in because I am pregnant and can't use a lot of the treatments for fleas.  Good News is I think it is getting under control.

Ok, back to it.

Taking her blanket is always a big ordeal, not because she gets aggressive, but because she cries and waits outside the washer and then the dryer.  UNLESS we give her a very similar replacement.  She likes the fluffy blankets over the rest.  At some point we obtains a tiny gray one that is the same texture as her big pink blanket, it's just not nearly the same size.  It will usually suffice, unless she is cold and wants to snuggle under it.

I'm going off on tangents, aren't I?

The 'Fresh' scent only lasted a few hours after washing.  That was even using the whole sample pack, using the laundry on extra small load, having ONLY the blanket in the wash,  and using fragrance free laundry soap.

My dog didn't smell, the blanket just doesn't smell like anything at this point.  I even made my kids go and smell it just to make sure my nose hadn't gotten used to the smell.  Nada.

Although I can really complain because I didn't like the smell.  It definitely doesn't last 'weeks' in between washes like it claims.

Verdict:

Not worth buying and trying out a smell I may like more.

UPDATE: I tried it on towels that have just been sitting in my guest bathroom, same result.  They no longer smell like anything after a few hours. 

Thank You BzzAgent for the FREE Samples @Unstopables, #FeistyFreshness, #GotItFree

Land O' Lakes European Style Super Premium Butter

Land O' Lakes European Style Super Premium Butter

How do you take a special moment and make it even better? Dress it up or down? Share with friends or save it for yourself? Do you say, “Yes, Please,” to chocolate chip cookies or gooey butter shortbread bars? Sometimes all it takes to make a moment even better is spreading creamy butter on your favorite bread and finding a quiet place to enjoy it. Add a special touch when it matters with the new Land O Lakes® European Style Super Premium Butter.

Coca-Cola Life

I was chosen by BzzAgent to try Coca-Cola Life!

What are your sweetest moments? You know the ones we’re talking about. Big or small, they’re the moments you want to sit back and savor. Whatever they may be, Coca-Cola Life has the deliciously sweet taste to match. Made with the genuinely sweet combination of cane sugar and stevia leaf extract, Coca-Cola Life is perfect for your tireless quest to make every moment of your day just a little bit more memorable.

Verdict:
I LOVE IT!  I cannot think of any cons for this product!  It does taste very slightly different than regular Coke. 

I love that I can actually drink this without dying!  I am allergic to all laboratory made sweeteners.  So to have a lower calorie soda I can actually drink and tastes great....awesome!

Horizon® Back To School Snacks

I was chosen by BzzAgent to try Horizon products.

Kids dream big. As parents, we try to fuel their imagination as best we can. With school in session, that means loading up lunchboxes with deliciously wholesome snacks that even the pickiest of eaters can’t resist. And Horizon® is here to help feed that need. Imagine the possibilities: With a little help from Horizon® Snack Crackers, Snack Grahams, Fruit Crunchers, Apple Clusters, Milk Boxes and more, your little school-goers will be chowing down on all the good stuff you love (protein, whole grains, organic fruit) and none of the stuff you don’t (preservatives, artificial flavors and artificial colors).

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

I was chosen by influencer to try Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs.

Smooth on perfect legs in an instant with Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Leg Makeup. New palmaria extract formula enhances coverage so legs look and feel silky smooth and sexy. Smooth-on leg makeup stays fresh and natural looking all day. It covers freckles, veins and imperfections. This light-weight formula is water and transfer resistant.

Pros:

It comes in a few different shades

It does make your legs seem tan

No smell
Water-Resistant
Covers Freckles and veins

Cons:

It was super weird putting a foundation like product on my legs

It took a bit of rubbing for it not to be streaky

Verdict:

This product is just not for me.  Yes I have SUPER pale legs, but I really did not like the feeling of putting make up on my legs.  I also was not pleased with the amount of rubbing and blending that I had to do in order to achieve a streak free 'tan'.

BiC XTRA-Fun #2 Pencils

I was chosen by BuzzAgent to try BiC XTRA-FUN #2 Pencils.

Don’t be afraid to be colorful with BIC's new XTRA-Fun #2 Pencils. They may write like ordinary pencils, but they’re the only #2 pencils with two-toned color barrels, making them perfect for your child to express their cool, creative self. Writing is a critical learning tool for children, and they’ll be excited to let their imagination run wild once they get ahold of BIC XTRA-Fun #2 Pencils!


Pros:
Super Cute Pencils
Break Resistant Lead
Erases Great

Cons:
They do no seem to write as dark as normal #2 pencils.


Verdict:
I would buy them!

Tide PODS Free & Gentle

I was chosen by BzzAgent to try Tide PODS Free & Gentle

Pop a Tide Pods Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent Pac in the washer for a perfectly premeasured amount of laundry detergent in any size load, temperature or machine. Taking care of sensitive skin doesn't have to be hard. Each individual pac of Tide Pods Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent fights stains, brightens fabrics and is specially designed to include zero dyes and perfumes. Simply pop one into your wash to get an outstanding Tide clean in any size load, temperature or machine. For a simple, worry-free laundry experience that's gentle on skin, Tide Pods Free & Gentle laundry detergent will keep your family looking and feeling great.

Here are my results: 

PROS:
No need to measure soap, just thow it in the washing machine.  Works great on stains, just like regualr Tide.

CONS:
It left my clothes with an unpleasent odor that I have never experienced with any other brand of sensitive laundry detergent.

VERDICT:
I will never buy this product. Even after rewashing my clothes with the Tide Pods to make sure it wasn't a human error, my clothes still had an unpleasant odor.  I went straight back to my normal detergent.