Rose VoxBox Part Five {belVita Breakfast Biscuits}

Oh my goodness, I really do love Influenster.  It's been so fun participating in another VoxBox opportunity. 

Today, I'm reviewing the last product that I got to try in my Rose VoxBox....belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits.

Once again, here's what was inside:

Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara

Lindt Lindor Truffle

Kiss Gradation Polishes

Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions

belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits

Vitabath Hydrating Lotion

 

I took these to work to try.  I eat breakfast between 6:45 and 7:00 AM.  Lunch for my 6th graders (and me!) isn't until 12:38.  Needless to say, I sometimes get a little hungry between breakfast and lunch.  I decided that these could be a perfect mid-morning snack if I was feeling particularly hungry before lunch.

 

Yes, I was correcting math papers while I snacked...

 

As you can see, despite the bubble wrap in the VoxBox, by the time I got these, they had broken a little.  But who cares?  Edible is edible whether or not it's broken! :) 

 

These belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits come in packages of 4.  I received the blueberry flavor, and they were really good.  I was worried that they would be really hard, but even though they were crunchy, they were easy to bite and chew.  I actually only ate two on this day.  I saved the other two for another time.

 

I don't know that I would buy these for a couple of reasons.  One, I'm a PopTart person.  I wish I could eat something else for breakfast sometimes because PopTarts aren't exactly healthy, but I love them, and that's that.  Two, these are a great snack, but when you're trying to watch your calories, that's just one more thing and these aren't exactly low on calories either.

 

Overall, if someone offered these to me as a snack, I certainly wouldn't turn them down!  It's just not a product that I have a real need for in my life. 

 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
These are my opinions only. I am not compensated by Influenster or belVita for my thoughts on this product.

 

 

Rose VoxBox Part 4 {Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara}

I'm almost done sharing the items I received in my Rose VoxBox from Influenster! 

 

Here's what's inside:

 

Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara

Lindt Lindor Truffle

Kiss Gradation Polishes

Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions

belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits

Vitabath Hydrating Lotion

 

I was glad to get a new mascara in this VoxBox....mostly because my current mascara was running out.  :)  

 

The mascara in this VoxBox is Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara.

 

 

 

 

As you can see, this is a hefty size tube of mascara.  Right away, you feel like you're getting more mascara than other companies offer, which would mean more value for the money!

 

This mascara also has a large applicator.

 

 

I liked this because I didn't feel like I had to keep applying mascara over and over to get the coverage I wanted.  I needed to use less to get the effect I was going for.

 

Before

 

At this point in my make up application, I had on eyes shadow and eyeliner, but no mascara.



After

 

I apologize for the pathetic quality of these iPhone photos.  I really need the iPhone 5 something or other.... :-p

 

Anyway, overall, I really liked this mascara.  It was easy to apply, and it made my lashes appear full and long (though it is kind of hard to tell the difference in the before and after photos). 

 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
These are my opinions only. I am not compensated by Influenster or Rimmel London for my thoughts on this product.

 

I also have some exciting blog news!  I am getting a blog make-over from Jane at Poppiness Designs.  I really love reading Jane's blog, and I enjoy the work she has done for other bloggers!  Take a few moments to stop by her blog and/or check out her work!  She is currently offering 25% off full blog design orders WITH a free social media package through December 6th!

 

I am also changing my blog name to Rebeckann's Random Thoughts.  I haven't been sharing recipes as often as I would like.  Frankly, I just don't feel like cooking 90% of the time!  SO, I will still share new things I try in my kitchen, but it will be with all of the other random things I share here! 

 

I hope that you will all stay tuned for the changes! :)

 



Rose VoxBox: Part 3 {Dr. Scholl's For Her Cozy Cushions}

As you all know by now, I received another VoxBox from Influenster!  This one is the Rose VoxBox.

 

Here's what's inside:

 

Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara

Lindt Lindor Truffle

Kiss Gradation Polishes

Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions

belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits

Vitabath Hydrating Lotion

 

Today, let's talk about Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions.

 

 

These are fuzzy, cushiony, and thick.  They can be cut to match your shoe size.  I actually cut between the lines for 7 and 8 since I wear a 7.5.  They are NOT meant for these shoes:

 

 

 

Gorgeous as these babies are, they can be a tad uncomfortable by the end of a workday.  So I thought I'd tried my Cozy Cushions to make it through the day. 

 

BAD idea. 

 

Because the Cozy Cushions are thick, they take up room in the shoe that there isn't room for.  My toes were numb all day, and my feet hurt worse by the end of the day than normal!!  I suppose you're wondering why I didn't take them out.  I kept hoping that the shoes would stretch a bit.  They didn't. 

 

I'm not one to give up, though.  So I gave the Cozy Cushions a shot in a pair of already pretty comfortable boots.

 

 

Because these have a little extra room in them, the Cozy Cushions were wonderful.  They helped to keep my feet warm, as the product packaging claims.  They also made a pair of flat, comfortable boots even more comfortable. 

 

Have any of you tried Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions?  Did you like them?  What shoes did you put yours in??

 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
These are my opinions only. I am not compensated by Influenster or Dr. Scholl's for Her for my thoughts on this product.



Rose VoxBox: Part 3 {Lindt Lindor Truffles}

Getting a VoxBox from Influenster is so fun!  If you're not a member of Influenster, and you'd like to be, let me know!  I do have invitations I can send to you!

Here's my Rose VoxBox:

 

What's inside?

 

Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara

Lindt Lindor Truffle

Kiss Gradation Polishes

Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions

belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits

Vitabath Hydrating Lotion

 

Today, let's talk chocolate.  More specifically, let's talk Lindt Lindor Truffles.  Ok?

 

 

This was the most amazing and delicious minute of my life.  Haha!  I took this delightful treat to work with my lunch last week.  It was a good thing, too, because I only had soup for lunch, and this was the little something extra I needed to make it through the day.

 

 

This little truffle was a milk chocolate one.  It was smooth, creamy, and oh so very good! 

 

 

I am so glad this was a part of my VoxBox.  It was a small treat, but it was worth it! 

 

P.S.  Did you know that Elizabeth from The Young Retiree is an advisor with Lindt Chocolate RSVP?  You should check out her shop!

 

P.S.S.  Thanks to Chantal from Scattered Seashells for posting this tutorial about how to watermark your photos.  :)

 

 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
These are my opinions only. I am not compensated by Influenster or Lindt LINDOR Truffles for my thoughts on this product.

 

Rose VoxBox: Part 2 {Kiss Gradation Polishes}

As you know, I was lucky enough to get the Rose VoxBox from Influenster. 

Here's what's inside:

 

Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara

Lindt Lindor Truffle

Kiss Gradation Polishes

Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions

belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits

Vitabath Hydrating Lotion

 

When I got my first VoxBox, I won a brand challenge with Kiss, and I received the Gradation Polishes in  gold.  For whatever reason, I've procrastinated trying it, and therefore, blogging about it.  (I also got false eyelashes and lash glue as part of my prize.  I don't wear them, so we'll see if I ever actually try those....)

 

Anyway, since I now had two different colors, I figured I'd better give this one a try!  (Especially since it's part of the VoxBox and brand challenges to do so.)  Now that I did, I'm excited to try the other one, too!

 

The color in the VoxBox is called Film Noir. 

 

 

I was worried that doing something like this would take forever.  It actually took me less time than it usually takes to paint my nails.  For starters, I didn't need a base coat since the step one polish is a light color.  It essentially serves as the base coat.  This polish also dries pretty quickly, which is good for someone as impatient as I am. 

 

It is recommended that you finish one hand at a time.  This recommendation is not necessary for step one, but it is essential for steps two and three.

 

Step 1: Paint all nails with the step one polish.  You need two coats.

 



 

Step 2: Use the step two polish and paint 1/3 of your nail.

 

Step 3: Immediately (aka before the step two polish dries) take the step three polish and paint 1/2 of your nail to blend the colors.

 

 

I did steps two and three one nail at a time.  I did my first two nails with step two and then step three, but I didn't think that worked quite as well.

 

I did use a top coat once the polish was completely dry. 

 

The only complaint I have about this polish was that the lids were difficult to open.  The step one polish was almost impossible.  Luckily the other two polishes weren't as difficult, but still! 

 

If you're looking to get in on the ombre nail trend, I would definitely recommend trying Kiss Gradation Polishes.  :)

 

 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
These are my opinions only. I am not compensated by Influenster or Kiss for my thoughts on this product.

 



Rose VoxBox: Courtesy of Influenster

I am so excited that I got another VoxBox from Influenster!  This one is the Rose VoxBox.

Here's what's inside:

 

Rimmel Retro Mania Glam Mascara

Lindt Lindor Truffle

Kiss Gradation Polishes

Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions

belVita Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits

Vitabath Hydrating Lotion

 

For this first post, I'm going to share my thoughts on the Vitabath Hydrating Lotion. 

 

 

I really enjoyed using this lotion.  It's the first Voxbox product I tried!  It has a nice, light rose scent.  Normally, I'm not a big fan of flowery scents.  Even though I love actual roses, rose scents sometimes smell...weird, for lack of a better word.  This is light enough that I enjoyed it.

 

It left my skin feeling soft, and it felt very luxurious.

 

Stay tuned for more of my Rose Voxbox product reviews!

 

 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
These are my opinions only. I am not compensated by Influenster or Vitabath for my thoughts on this product.