BzzAgent: Deli Fried Chicken

Happy Saturday!

I haven't done a BzzAgent post in a while, so it's time for another one! ;)

The latest product from BzzAgent?
Deli Fried Chicken!!! :D

What was inside my BzzKit?

My BzzGuide

Save $2 Coupons 

I gave them to my family and friends, who were all so excited, by the way, haha! ;)

FREE Coupons for me! :)

Three coupons were included in my BzzKit:

FREE 1.25L bottle of any Coca-Cola product

FREE Kroger Kettle Chips

FREE Deli Fresh, Crispy, & Juicy 8-piece Fried Chicken

Back in June, we had a little Father's Day picnic, so I decided it was the perfect time to use my coupons... et voilà, my contribution to our get-together:

My Mom always gets deli chicken from our local Ralphs store every time we're too lazy to cook dinner (haha!), so I already knew what to expect. I love Kroger deli fried chicken because they are fresh, crispy, and delicious -- we always look forward to eating them!

They also smell really amazing! :)

One other thing I love the most about this is how you can always ask the Deli if they have freshly made fried chicken -- they are always really nice and they will most definitely give you a freshly cooked batch if you wish.

If you are not a fan of fried chicken, they also sell roasted rotisserie chicken and baked chicken -- both equally delicious!

Plus, they cost less than $10 -- super affordable!

The kettle chips were also really good! They were crisp and fresh -- not stale at all!

And Coca-Cola is Coca-Cola -- I love soda, but of course, I try to drink it in moderation. :)

So, the next time you have a picnic (or if you're too lazy to cook, haha!), head on over to your local Kroger grocery store and get some of their Deli Fried Chicken! :D

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BzzAgent: Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge

Happy Friday!

Back in January, I did a review for BzzAgent and now it's time for another one! :)

The latest product from BzzAgent?

Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge!!! :D

Thank you, BzzAgent!

What was inside my BzzKit?

I got three Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge products -- Conditioner, Shampoo, and 1-Minute Moisture-Plenish Treatment.

Infused with superfruits, the Hydra Recharge formula actively replenishes hair for silky-soft hydration that lasts. Hydra Recharge will recharge your thirsty locks and keep your hair super silky and surprisingly weightless for up to two whole days.

Hydra Recharge range contains superfruits goji berry, passion fruit, and kiwi to actively replenish without heaviness.

HYDRA RECHARGE FORTIFYING SHAMPOO -

Experience a powerful new blast of hydration. Hydra Recharge is the 1st shampoo with encapsulated beads of superfruits goji berry, passion fruit, and kiwi. Hair is ultra-hydrated, weightlessly silkier, and softer.

Hydra Recharge Shampoo is a hydration innovation; the first to feature thousands of beads that burst on impact.

HYDRA RECHARGE FORTIFYING CONDITIONER -

Experience a powerful new blast of hydration. Hydra Recharge Conditioner, with superfruits of goji berry, passion fruit and kiwi, actively replenishes moisture without heaviness. Hair is ultra-hydrated, weightlessly silkier and softer.

HYDRA RECHARGE 1-MINUTE MOISTURE-PLENISH -

Experience a powerful new blast of hydration. Hydra Recharge 1-Minute Moisture-Plenish Treatment's powerful yet lightweight crème-gel formula, with superfruits of goji berry, passion fruit, and kiwi, delivers a surge of high-performance hydration in just 1 minute. Hair is ultra-hydrated, weightlessly silkier, and softer.

Hydra Recharge 1-Minute Moisture-Plenish Treatment is a powerful deep treatment whose revolutionary lightweight crème-gel formula transforms dry hair with a surge of high-performance hydration in just one minute.

I have always loved Garnier products, so it's no surprise that I absolutely loved all three of these!

It makes my hair soft, smooth, and easy to style -- it gets rid of tangles right off the bat.
It does not weigh down my hair, if anything, it even makes it lighter.
It also leaves my hair bouncy and healthy.
It keeps hair clean for up to two days -- amazing!
Last but not least, it smells heavenly! :)

Oh, and the beads in the shampoo? Coolest thing ever! :D

It's great to use all three products together, but if you only want to go for the shampoo and conditioner, it's not a problem -- you will still definitely reap the results from these fantastic products.

At about $5-$6 each, I think these are must-haves!
After all, our hair has the power to make us look even more beautiful, so why not try all products possible to keep it shiny, healthy, and beautiful, right?!

What do you guys think?
Have you tried any of these three Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge products before?

I wish you all a fantastic weekend!!! :)

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BzzAgent: COVERGIRL BlastFlipstick Lipcolor

Happy Tuesday!!!

Some of you may remember that I am a BzzAgent -- I love being a BzzAgent because not only do I get to try out different products, I also get to share the fun with my family, my friends, and you guys! :)

The latest product from BzzAgent?

COVERGIRL BlastFlipstick!!! :D

Thank you, BzzAgent!

What was inside my BzzKit?

I got a booklet/BzzGuide, coupons to share with friends and family, and three BlastFlipsticks! :D

2 lipsticks in 1 BlastFlipstick! Flip your look from day to night, soft to bright, with BlastFlipstick's double-ended lipstick duos.
With a creamy shade on one side and a shimmer shade on the other, it's two wearable, blendable, lipcolors in one!

- Double-ended stick

- One shimmer, one cream shade

- Blend to create unique looks

The shades I received:

Top to Bottom: Vixen (820), Minx (855), and Stunner (840).

LIP COLOR WITHOUT LIMITS:

Each COVERGIRL BlastFlipstick yields an array of stunning colors within each blendable duo and has unlimited potential to create customizable looks for every season. Blend and design your unique lip look in seconds.

- Glide on the creamy end of the stick, layering as desired.

- Use the shimmery end of the stick to finish the look, sweeping on layers to blend or highlight to perfection.

- Mix and match shades for your one-of-a-kind look.

1. Vixen -

Burgundy and pearl pink shades...

Shimmer Shade/ Cream Shade/ Blended

It's such a pretty pink color! Very flattering!

2. Minx -

Deep brown and gold shades...

Shimmer Shade/ Cream Shade/ Blended

I like the gold color, it's perfect for pairing with gold lip gloss.

When blended, this color may be a bit too dark, so I use my Anastasia of Beverly Hills lip gloss to make it lighter.

3. Stunner -

Bright pink and gold shades...

Shimmer Shade/ Cream Shade/ Blended

This color is stunning!

I love the creamy shade by itself and I also love the combined shade.

I really, really love COVERGIRL's BlastFlipstick!

The colors are beautiful -- both by themselves and combined.

The slanted shape of the lipstick makes it so easy to apply -- it glides on smoothly!

It is moisturizing (but still use a lip balm, definitely!) and long-lasting.

Other shades available:

Whisper - Taupe and pearl pink shades

Pucker - Light berry and lilac shades

Glimmer - Dark berry and soft pink shades

Flashy - Dark berry and lilac shades

Perky - Bright pink and light pink shades

Tease - Red and gold shades

Cheeky - Bright pink and peach shades

Snap - Taupe and sand shades

Smooch - Copper and sand shades

Intense - Deep berry and taupe shades

Aren't the names so fun?! ;)

Price: $8.49

(May vary according to where you buy it.)

I think this is a really good buy!

Think of it as getting 3 lipsticks for the price of one -- amazing, right?! :)

What do you guys think?

Have you tried COVERGIRL's BlastFlipstick before?

I hope you are all having a happy week!

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BzzAgent: Glade Expressions® Collection

Happy Tuesday!!!

I mentioned a few times before that I got some new Glade® products courtesy of BzzAgent. 

And now, as promised, here is my post featuring those two products. ;)

Glade Expressions® Collection

Invite artfully designed, true-to-life fragrances into your home.

My BzzKit:

a letter, coupons to share, and 2 Free coupons for me :)

Here are the two Glade® products I got:

- Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist Starter Kit in Cotton & Italian Mandarin

- Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser Starter Kit in Lavender & Juniper Berry

Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist Starter Kit -

Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist comes in a stylish holder and releases a longer-lasting, finer mist of fragrance. The gentle mist creates layers of true-to-life fragrance that open up note by note, eliminating odors and freshening the air. The artfully designed holder blends with your décor and can be left out, letting you have a burst of fragrance that’s always right at hand. Just squeeze the neck of the bottle to spray, and refill the holder with your favorite Glade® fragrance.

I got this at Walgreens, and pretty much all the stores I went to carried this.

This particular product is easier to find than the Oil Diffuser.

I love the smell of clean linen, so I chose to get the Cotton & Italian Mandarin scent.

This is also available in Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice, Lavender & Juniper Berry, and Pineapple & Mangosteen.

This smells amazing!!!

I love spraying it all over the house -- it gets rid of any musty smells and other not-so-pleasant smells. ;)

Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser Starter Kit -

Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser releases a long-lasting fragrance for up to 30 days without needing to plug it in. The spill-proof oil diffuser infuses layers of true-to-life scents throughout living spaces, making them feel fresh and inviting. The trendy holder matches décor perfectly, making it a convenient and stylish home-fragrancing option.

First thing about this product, it was so hard to find! 

I went to about four stores before I finally found this Oil Diffuser at Target.

They didn't have the Cotton & Italian Mandarin scent, so I went for Lavender & Juniper Berry instead.

Assembly Instructions:

1. Firmly press diffuser card into oil bottle until it "clicks".

2. Insert refill into holder.

Unlike other Oil Diffusers, you wouldn't run the risk of anything spilling with this one.

At first, the scent isn't as "out there", it sort of creeps up on you -- I love it when I get a whiff of the lavender and juniper berry scent. :)

I also love how pretty it looks!

It really goes well with our home decor. :)

This is also available in Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice and Pineapple & Mangosteen.

To learn more about the different fragrances, please click here.

Have you tried any of Glade®'s products before?

Are these something you might want to try? Which scent sounds the best to you?

I hope you are all having a wonderful week! :)

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BzzAgent: UNREAL™ CANDY -- Get Unjunked!

Happy Tuesday!!! :D

I just wanted to share with you guys my most recent discovery courtesy of www.bzzagent.com -- UNREAL™ CANDY!



UNREAL™ STARTED WITH A QUESTION FROM A KID: "WHY DOES THE JUNK FOOD WE LOVE HAVE TO BE SO BAD FOR US?"

A few years ago, Michael and his 13 year old son, Nicky, got into an argument over Halloween candy... Later, Nicky did some research online (to prove to his dad that candy isn’t so bad). He discovered that his dad was right (for once)... Nicky started calling chefs and professors, hoping to find one to take up the challenge. Not a single person believed it could be done. Finally, Kris’ research led Nicky to a well known professor of food sciences at the University of Bristol, in the UK. That professor recommended Adam, a top chef in Spain. Adam was so inspired by the mission of changing junk food that he immediately brought together top scientists and chefs all across Europe to recreate America’s biggest selling candies, without the junk.

We've just unjunked America's favorite candy and true to Nicky's dream, we think it tastes better without the corn syrup, the artificial ingredients, and the partially hydrogenated oils. Not to mention less sugar. We even added more cacao, real caramel (not corn syrup dyed to look like caramel), more peanuts, protein, and fiber. All this is the product of the UNREAL™ culture.

***from www.getunreal.com***

UNREAL™ coupons from Bzzagent

BzzAgent sent me some UNREAL™ coupons so I can get the products and review them for you guys (and not to mention, spread the word about these healthy chocolates!). :)

UNREAL™ Candy is available at stores like Ralph's, Rite Aid, Staples, Haggen, TOP Food & Drug, BJs, CVS, Michaels, Food 4 Less, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, and Kroger.

According to the website, there are "30,000+ UNJUNKED™ stores coming soon".

First thing I gotta say, these are really hard to find!

I went to Walgreens first and they said that they stopped carrying UNREAL™ Candy. 

The next store I went to is Ralph's and they said they've never seen UNREAL™ Candy before... I don't know why that is, but I finally found them when I went to CVS (third time's the charm, I guess, haha!).

And when I got to CVS, finding the actual candies on the shelves was a bit of a challenge as well... these are snaps from my iPhone of the UNREAL™ Candy available at CVS:

UNREAL™ Peanut Butter Cups/ UNREAL™ Chocolate Caramel Nougat Bars/ UNREAL™ Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Bars

UNREAL™ Candy Coated Chocolates/ UNREAL™ Candy Coated Chocolates with Peanuts

These were the bigger sizes, so I had to look for the smaller versions because those are what my coupons are for. ;)

Here are my choices:

peanut butter cups/ candy coated chocolates with peanuts/ chocolate caramel nougat bars

I got the candy coated chocolates with peanuts for free and four chocolate caramel nougat bars at Buy 1 Get 1 Free. :)

My UNREAL™ Candy "haul". ;)

My first impressions: Besides being hard to find, I feel like UNREAL™ candies get lost amidst all the colorful candy and chocolate wrappers -- if you didn't know that these are the healthy kind of chocolates, you probably wouldn't even notice them. 

Maybe it has something to do with the packaging -- I think the brand name needs to stick out more (think Snickers) and maybe it would help to have a more distinctive color (think Reese's). 

The price may also have something to do with it -- at $1.19 each, I think these are reasonably priced (especially considering they are healthy)... but when you compare them to more well-known brands, such as Snickers, which are sold at 69cents or so, UNREAL™ candies lose out -- it is inevitable that consumers will buy the more well-known and cheaper brand.

With that said, these are definitely worth the price. 

If you're looking to eat a more healthy diet, but are still craving chocolates, UNREAL™ candies are for you.

If you have children who want chocolate, these may very well be your common ground. :)

Now, let's talk about the specifics:

UNREAL 54™ CANDY COATED CHOCOLATES WITH PEANUTS

NO Corn Syrup

NO Partially Hydrogenated Oil

NO Artificial Ingredients

NO GMOs

NO Preservatives

LOW Glycemic Index

Learn more about it here.

They look a lot like M&Ms, but the color variation is not as wide and the actual colors aren't as vibrant -- but that's good, right?! It means there's no artificial coloring.

These are delicious and taste exactly like M&Ms! :)

And now, the other one:

UNREAL 5™ CHOCOLATE CARAMEL NOUGAT BAR

NO Corn Syrup

NO Partially Hydrogenated Oil

NO Artificial Ingredients

NO GMOs

NO Preservatives

LOW Glycemic Index

Learn more about it here.

The first bite of the nougat bars was kind of weird -- you can tell it's healthy and it's not too sweet. But as you go along, the chocolate-y taste becomes more and more apparent and it's actually really good! :)

I would probably still eat other chocolates (just being honest!), but I will also definitely buy more UNREAL™ candies -- I can't wait to taste the peanut butter cups and the peanut nougat bars!

Have you tried anything from UNREAL™ Candy before?
Which ones would you like to try?

I hope you are all having a lovely week so far! :)

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BzzAgent Spotlight: DR. SCHOLL'S® MASSAGING GEL™ INSOLES

Happy Friday!!!

I hope you all had a happy, happy 4th of July! And thanks for all the birthday greetings, I really appreciate it! :)

A couple of months ago, I became a BzzAgent and I got my very first BzzKit this past May -- I was so excited!

my first ever BzzKit

I was given the DR. SCHOLL'S® MASSAGING GEL™ INSOLES to use and review for you guys.

Enjoy energizing support and cushioning for your on-the-go lifestyle.

Besides the massaging gel insoles, I also got a BzzGuide and some coupons to give away to family and friends. 

My Mom gave away some of the coupons to her co-workers, and the other ones I gave to my friends whose jobs require them to stand all day -- needless to say, they were all so excited to get their very own massaging gel insoles. :)

A little something about DR. SCHOLL'S® MASSAGING GEL™ INSOLES:

Make every day feel better with Dr. Scholl's® Massaging Gel™ Insoles. The Dual Wave Design™ massages your feet with every step, so you feel energizing support and cushioning.

- Doubles the comfort in your shoes* (For those with foot discomfort.)
- Absorbs shock all day, every day
- All-day comfort

How It Works:
- Delivers energizing support and cushioning
- Massaging Gel™ waves cushion where you need it most
- Ultra-soft blue gel provides superior shock absorption where you need it most
- Firmer purple gel provides added support

How To Use:
- Your shoes' current insoles are probably removable -- take them out first.
- Place insole into shoe to test for size.
- If needed, trim along the outline (on bottom of insole near the toes) that matches your shoe size.
- Insert insole into shoe, gel side down.
- Replace the insoles every six months.

outline (for sizes 6-9)

Available in:
Men's (sizes 8-13)
Women's (sizes 6-10)

Designed to fit:
Dress shoes
Casual shoes
Sneakers
Work boots/shoes

I used my massaging gel insoles for my tennis shoes -- they're the shoes I wear when I work out and when I go walking, so I really need them to be as comfortable as they possibly can. My shoes are already quite comfortable, but having these insoles made them even more comfy. My heels and toes don't feel as sore as before.

You have to cut the insoles according to your shoe size -- my shoes are size 7, but I had to cut my insoles to size 6.
They are fairly simple and easy to put into the shoes of your choice.

They are sold at most drugstores, grocery stores, discount mass retailers, and online.
Price: $12.99

Click here to get a coupon (Save $2!) and to try these massaging gel insoles risk free (money back guarantee!).

Have you ever tried DR. SCHOLL'S® MASSAGING GEL™ INSOLES before?
Is it something you might want to try?

I wish everyone a happy weekend! :D

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