Green Giant Sweet Potato Chips - Sea Salt

I am shocked to admit that I truly like the multigrain Sweet Potato chips by Green Giant. They sort of remind me of sun ships but come in a smaller package. Unfortunately, I don't happen to have any sunchips to compare the nutritional information. I also love that it uses sea salt and not traditional table salt. I have always love anything with sea salt and it is also the only thing I use in my cooking.
You can't really tell that they are sweet potato chips instead of typical white potatoes. They just taste good and do not have the overabundance of grease from other chips I have tried - regular and sweet potato.

As you know, if you have been reading my blog, I'm a bzzagent. As such, I am able to get these super cool products to try for either free or at a drastically reduced price. In return, I test out the product as I would normally use it and report my findings and opinions in a completely unbiased way.

BB Cream - Tinted Sunscreen (Color Report)

For a few weeks now, I have been trying the BB Cream by Garnier. This is an oil-free moisturizer with sunscreen. The SPF is 20.
I can't really say that I'm overly impressed with the color. I have the Medium/Deep and it is too dark for my skin at this point. However, after a couple trips to the beach and playing in the pool, it will probably be closer to the appropriate color for me. As it is now, I really need to mix it with a lighter shade to get the color I should be wearing. Right now it is painfully obvious that it is too dark. I can typically get away with it if I'm wearing a higher cut top and long sleeves. Provided, of course, that I also apply it to my neck, which isn't a problem.
Luckily it isn't a heavy product so I don't really mind having it on my face and neck all the time. However, I also noticed that you are suppose to reapply every few hours. I'm not sure how great of an idea this is considering that it is a colored product. I would imagine that the color would become darker and darker with each application. At some point, no matter how perfect the color is to begin with, it is going to become way to dark.

As you know, if you have been reading my blog, I'm a bzzagent. As such, I am able to get these super cool products to try for either free or at a drastically reduced price. In return, I test out the product as I would normally use it and report my findings and opinions in a completely unbiased way.

BB Cream - Tinted Sunscreen (Moisture Report)

For a few weeks now, I have been trying the BB Cream by Garnier. This is an oil-free moisturizer with sunscreen. The SPF is 20.
So far I have been happy with the way it feels on my skin. It is not heavy, nor do I feel it so much that I can't stand to wear it. This is a shock, since I can't remember the last time I wore makeup or anything on my face all the time. It also didn't make my face feel greasy or oily at all. However, I'm curious to see how it makes my face feel once I have it on once it starts getting warmer outside and I start sweating.
My skin does also feel softer and more moist. I can't really say that I'm less broken out, and may even be more broken out than if I had not been wearing this product. However, since I have been stressed and also started new medication, I'm not sure which change is truly to blame for the breakouts.

As you know, if you have been reading my blog, I'm a bzzagent. As such, I am able to get these super cool products to try for either free or at a drastically reduced price. In return, I test out the product as I would normally use it and report my findings and opinions in a completely unbiased way.

Green Giant Chips! (Sea Salt)

What a chip? What to be healthy? Want both?

I recently had the opportunity to try the Green Giant chips and they are ooohhh sssooo gggooooooddd! I don't typically like chips. I've started eating somewhat healthier and the traditional chips are typically too greasy for me unless that is what I'm looking for. (Yes, we all know there are some days when you just need/want the grease.)
I typically buy Green Giant frozen veggies so I was excited to try these chips. I had high hopes that they would live up to what I expect from GG and they definitely did.
I tried the Sea Salt ones first since my little boy wanted to try them too. The other pack I got has cheese and with him being lactose intolerant, I'll have to try them at work. Turns out he didn't like them anyway, which really shocked me. He typically loves anything crunchy and healthy. Of course, he didn't really say that he didn't like them, just that he didn't want them. I guess I'll have to offer them again, if there are any left.

I also want to point out that they are tons healthier than traditional chips. They are roasted veggies instead of fried potatoes. That equals to about 30% less fat, 0g of trans fat and 17g of whole grain. And for those that are wondering - they are Kosher!

Luckily I'm a bzzagent and was able to try these amazing chips free of charge. However, that isn't going to stop me from buying them in the future!

Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge

I have been using this shampoo and conditioner for a few weeks now and am very happy with it. Initially, I was put off by the shampoo being more a gel than I'm use to. It also frustrated me that there were two conditioners with no clear instructions of how they were to be used (alternatingly, together, etc). But, after the initial annoyance, I was fine making up my own rules.
The shampoo has a nice light scent. Normally I dislike scents all around but this one I did like. The fruity smell was just enough and definitely not too overpowering. The shampoo had a gel consistency that I was a little different for me and took some getting use to. Now that I'm use to it, and the need to use a little extra water while applying it to my hair, I'm ok with it. The moisture beads didn't freak me out anywhere near as much as I thought they would.
Conditioner 1 was meant to be left in my hair for a minute prior to being washed out. Conditioner 2 was a rinse out immediately option. Maybe because I alternated between the two or maybe because it just didn't matter, but I didn't seem to notice any difference between the two. Both had a heavier and longer lasting scent that I would have preferred but that was my only major complaint. Well, that and the lack of directions.
Overall I liked it. I can't say that I'm 100% positive that I'll buy the shampoo always but do see at least a couple purchases in my future. I'm not so sure about the conditioner. The smell was just a little too much for me.

As everyone reading my blog knows, I'm a bzzagent and am able to try products for free or drastically reduced prices. This was no exceptions.

Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge Shampoo and Conditioner

Another product I have been able to try for free by being a bzzagent is also by Garnier Fructis. This one was the Hydra Recharge Shampoo and Conditioners. My bzzkit included a shampoo and two different conditioners. No instructions. My pride is hoping that I wasn't the only one confused by this. Given this curve ball, I decided to alternate conditioners.
Shampoo: This shampoo was a thick gel, which I did not expect. However, this wasn't really a problem other than I needed to add water in order to be able to actually apply it to my hair. It worked up a nice lather and smelled really nice without the citrus being too overpowering.
Conditioner: I found the same result regardless of which conditioner I used. One is meant to be applied and rinsed out. There is no wait period during the time it is on your hair. The other is meant to sit on the hair for a minute before being rinsed out.
After using this product for awhile, I found that my scalp felt oily and dirty. In response, I'm going to switch shampoo for a day or two and then try again with just the shampoo.

Garnier Fructis Triple (3) Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil

For the past couple of weeks I have been trying the Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil by Garnier Fructis. I couldn't have been more excited for this product, thinking that I would be able to knock out three areas with a single product. Not only would this save me time during my routine, it would also potentially save me money. Ideally, this would be the go to product for my hair, body, and face. No such luck. :(
Hair: I found the oil to be entirely too heavy for my hair. I have very thick hair that is also dry so I figured this would be a good product. However, with just a minimum application, my hair was weighed down and looked dirty and greasy. This was the same result when I applied it to wet hair, damp hair, and dry hair.
Face: Again, the product was too heavy even when minimum amounts where applied. My face looked like an oil slick and that was definitely not the look I was going for! Fortunately, the little time that I did have it on my face wasn't enough to cause it to break out or have any other negative results.
Body: This is where the product was FANTASTIC! The spray bottle allowed for applications in hard to reach areas (my back) that I would have otherwise not been able to access. Sure, it wasn't an even and great application but it was better than nothing, especially considering how dry my poor back is. It also did a fabulous job on the rest of my body. One application a day is all that is needed to keep my skin looking great and keep the ashy look away. The smell is also wonderful!

Despite not being able to use it for the 3 areas that I had hoped, I'm still thrilled with how well it works on my body. That right there is enough for me to recommend everyone go out and get some. I'm couldn't be happier that I was a bzzagent for this product. As such, I was able to get this product for free and share my experience with various people to help them realize that this is definitely a product they should give a try.

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition

I have had the amazing opportunity to try Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition. I have to admit, this has been one of the campaigns I was most excited for lately. I have a horrible time finding moisturizer that I like. It either smells horrible, doesn't provide enough moisture, doesn't absorb into my skin, or I have some other issue with it. The fact that I am suppose to be able to use this one product on my body, face, and hair was a triple bonus. I don't have must time to devote to my beauty routine so being able to use a single product for multiple areas can only help.

Skin: LOVED IT. It sprayed on my skin without any problems and was easy to distribute. My skin was super dry so I'm guessing I had to use a little more that I normally would have after normal use. It did a great job of absorbing quickly. There was no greasy or oily residue on my body at all. And the smell - OMG it smelled so good! it is a light smell so that makes it even better.

Hair: HATED IT. I sprayed it on my dry hair this morning in an attempt to tame some fly-aways. It was way too much for my hair. I have really thick hair so it never occurred to me that it would be so horrible on it. I figured it would be fine and didn't leave any time for correcting any potential issues but should have. My hair was instantly weighted down and looked very greasy, oily, and gross. Luckily I was able to brush some of it out and then put my hair in a ponytail. I was very disappointed in this since not only did it not help but it actually caused another time consuming problem.

Face: I haven't tried it yet. I'm hopeful that it will be fine since it did so well on my body. At the same time, I'm hesitant because it did so horrible on my hair.

Please remember: I'm a bzzagent. As such, I am able to get products free or at a discount in exchange for my candid feedback.

Simple Truth: Sweet Potato Chips

I tried these amazing chips last night and cannot believe I didn't try them sooner. They are soooo yummy! My little boy loved them too. I loved the hint of sweetness along with the light salt flavor. I also found it interesting that they were thicker than traditional potato chips. However, they were still crunchy and did not feel/taste greasy at all. I will definitely try the veggie option too and will be buying these in the future!

Please keep in mind, I received these for free for being a bzzagent. This gives me the change to try new products for free or super cheap.

Simple Truth: Sparkling Beverage

Simple Truth is a healthier alternative to various products. As a bzzagent, I have the opportunity to try 3 of their products free. The first product I tried was the Sparkling Beverage, or "soda". I'm always hesitant to try the "natural", "organic", "healthy" versions of items because they tend to be more expensive and I'm not 100% convinced they are truly better for you. I have to admit that I truly enjoyed this drink. I found that it had a wonderful flavor and did not have too much carbonation. I find that many of these types of products are so over carbonated that you can't drink them. This was not the case with the Simple Truth, which was smooth. I was also surprised to find that I liked the flavor of the drink. While I love blackberry, I'm not a huge fan of Pomegranate. But, when mixed with the blackberry it was really yummy! I'm sure the lack of caffeine is a huge selling point for many people. However, I would prefer that it did have caffeine. But, it could have just been the time that I drank it and that under other circumstances, the lack of caffeine wouldn't have been as big of a let down. Don't forget, I'm a bzzagent. That means I get items free or discounted in exchange for my honest feedback.

MorningStar Farms - First Attempt

I finally received my coupons and was lucky in that it was on the same day that I was intending to pick up a few things at the grocery store. I went to the closest Food Lion and was rather disappointed in the variety available. I selected the Spicy Black Bean Burger and also the Chik n' Nuggets. So far I just tried the burgers. The flavor was AMAZING and the consistency interesting. I love the spicy flavor and the way the various flavors worked together. I found the texture to be interesting. By biting into the corn kernel, it really pushed home that I was eating something healthy that tasted great. I ended up liking them so much that I had two of them for dinner the other night. Unfortunately, they don't seem to like me as much as I like them. They are burning a path through my digestive track. I'm very comfortable with spicy food and do not have this problem usually. I'm wondering if it is different spices that are used (though I don't think so) or if it was a side effect of the meat alternative used, since it is not something my body is use to. I cannot wait to try the Chik N' Nuggets. Hopefully they are a little milder on my stomach so I can work my was back up to that burger. Good thing I'm a BzzAgent and was able to try this product for free/cheap in exchange for my honest opinion.