Plain Chicken: Better than Jim 'N Nick's Cheesy Biscuits

Plain Chicken: Better than Jim 'N Nick's Cheesy Biscuits: This is our new favorite cheesy biscuit recipe - it is SOOO good.  I am just going to say it - these just might be better than Jim 'N Nick'...

Dove Clear Tone Skin Renew Deodorant

I'll start by saying "my armpits are sensitive" and I can ONLY use Secret Deodorant or my armpits literally break out and itch. I can "try" deodorant if I only use it once or twice, so that's what I did with Dove Clear Tone Skin Renew Deodorant. I've tried other Dove deodorants, to no avail. However, I used this once with no mishaps - so then I used it the next day, still feeling fine. I used this deodorant sample every day for 2 weeks before I ran out and my armpits felt fine. As far as the claim that it "evens" your skin tone, I can't really attest to that because my armpits are pretty much the same color as the rest of me, LOL. It IS good deodorant, it has a fresh floral scent and it kept me dry all day long, and all night.

I'm a die-hard Secret fan, but I would buy this deodorant IF it was on sale. LOL.

Airborne Chewables

I usually like chewable pills and vitamins. I like the grainy, fake fruity taste for some strange reason - especially Flintstone Vitamins. Anyway, I was excited when I saw that Airborne had chewables and the sample is a little packet of 4. Well, they're good for you so I opened it up and popped one in my mouth immediately.

Oh. My. Gosh.

I almost spit all over the table. The taste is OVERPOWERING. They're berry but it's TOO MUCH. They're sour and too sweet all at once. It's really a nasty combination. I definitely won't be buying those. I'm hoping that the other samples I have taste better so that all is not lost for Airborne, in my book.

Clear Shampoo and Conditioner - 2 types

I know that I once said Loreal EverCreme is the best shampoo/conditioner I ever used. It held that title for about 2 weeks until I tried Clear Ultra Shea Cleanse & Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner. First of all, the samples were a nice size. They were in bottles as opposed to the little packages so I seriously used them every day for about a week and my hair was worshiping me.

http://www.clearhaircare.com/

I also got a sample (in packets) of Clear Total Care Shampoo and Conditioner. I was equally as impressed.

My hair was silky and shiny. I have to straighten my hair to get any kind of shine out of it if I let it down - normally... with Clear, I didn't have to. I brushed it and let it do the natural wave thing and it was still soft and had mega shine. I was more impressed than I can express. If you're way into your hair, like me, you should definitely try it!

Long time no post

I've been having some drama in my life so I haven't been updating... mostly because I haven't been concerned with the samples I've been getting as much as I am with my life.

Anyway, I have a couple samples that I haven't tried yet. Those include:

- Nivea Body Wash (2 - one for women, one for men)
- Aveeno Shampoo/Conditioner
- Airborne Effervescent Tablet
- Airborne "Blast of Vitamin C" Mix
- Airborne "Plus Energy" Mix
- Jergens Dry Skin Lotion

There are others that I have and I will follow up this post with how I feel about those things.

L'Oreal EverCreme Intense Nourishing Shampoo/Conditioning Masque

These L'Oreal shampoo/conditioner samples came in the Target "Fall Beauty Bag" and oh my gosh, this is easy my favorite moisturizing hair product. My hair is so soft today that it almost feels fake but it's not filled with static, which is usually a problem when my hair gets very soft. It's glossy and wonderful. I didn't get a chance to flat-iron it with all of this Hurricane Sandy madness, but I might do that later today, at which point I'll update how it takes to the flat iron.

Crowdtap

So, I became a member of "Crowdtap" about a week ago at the suggestion of a friend who is also into these websites where you can earn money or gift cards to do simple tasks. Crowdtap is one of the better that I've seen. Of course, InboxDollars is my reigning favorite - but I'm liking Crowdtap a lot as well, seeing as how I'm in running for a coupon for a FREE DRESS from Old Navy - and one for a friend, too.

Also, the "cheapest" gift card is 5,000 points and, within a week, I already have 7,510. Granted, the cheapies are $10 gift cards - but that's $10 you didn't have before!

To get points you can complete "missions," or just simply fill out your profile and answer your "Quick Hits" questions - you get 25 points per question, and some you get 1,000 bonus points if you're lucky.

Sound like something your interested in? Click below and join now!! :-)

Great Freebie Day!

So, with Hurricane Sandy in full swing, I wasn't even sure that the post office was open today. However, I got one of the best freebie days ever today. PLUS a coupon book from Target! :-)

John Frieda - Hydrate & Nourish and Purify & Nourish

I think that a few years ago I used a John Frieda tea tree oil shampoo. I wasn't really a big fan then. Using these samples didn't really convince me otherwise, either. First of all, I couldn't get past the smell. It isn't an unpleasant smell - but it smells like men's shampoo or body wash - that musky male smell. Being that I'm a female, I prefer to smell like a flower, as opposed to - well, a man. On the positive side, it produces a nice, clean-feeling tingle on your scalp if you leave it sit for a few seconds.

My hair was soft after I used it, but I didn't notice any extraordinary results that would make me want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a bottle of the stuff. As with Garnier Fructis, JF did not send coupons. Boooooo!

Garnier Fructis - Sleek and Shine & Triple Nutrition

I love Garnier Fructis - I loved them before I got these samples. I had tried Sleek and Shine in the past and it's incredible. That says something coming from me with my frizzy, fly-away prone hair. When I flat iron my hair after using sleek and shine it literally feels like silk and is PIN straight. There was no disappointment this time, either. I was disappointed though, because the samples didn't come with coupons - and if they had I may have bought a bottle or two.

Triple Nutrition had pretty much the same effect on my hair as Sleek and Shine. Now that I think back on it, I should have waited a few days to use Triple Nutrition because usually Sleek and Shine's effects last several days even if I'm not continuously using it. I have nothing bad to say about Garnier - except that they should send some flippin coupons!

Inbox Dollars Update

Currently, as of this morning, I have $44.43 in my account. I've slowed down a lot on the surveys, I actually haven't done one in three or four days. I've just mainly been opening up my emails. I'm really enjoying the fact that there's more money in my account every day. I want to add up as much as I can and then take it out at the beginning of December. Any extra cash for Christmas will help!

It's truly too simple to pass up the opportunity to make easy money. To sign up, just click below and fill in your information. You get $5 just for signing up! 

Finish Quantum Powerball Dishwashing Tabs

I'm fairly new to the use of a dishwasher. I vowed to never use it, but I've been quite tired of washing dishes (it's my least favorite chore) and I gave in. I purchased AJAX Dishwashing packets, (I'll admit, because they're the cheapest), and they pretty much suck for pots and pans. Everything else they do okay with, but they leave a nasty white film on the pots and pans.

I ordered a sample of Finish Quantum Powerball and I received two tabs in the mail a few days ago. The result?

My dishes were shining! (No white film on the pans)

I was very, very impressed with the difference. When I say shining, I'm not exaggerating, I could see my reflection in my black plates.

Will I switch to buying these all the time? Honestly, probably not. The difference in cost is just not worth it to me, since I'm used to washing my dishes by hand anyway. If worse comes to worse, I'll just take some dish soap and a rag to my pots and pans.

Do I recommend this for die-hard dishwasher users? Absolutely.

Nescafe Mementos

I received my Nescafe Mementos samples in the mail today. I was really excited for these to come because, although I've tried other instant cappuccino-type brands and have not been impressed, Nescafe's presentation of this product is exceptional and made me believe it might be better. I haven't tried the Caramel yet, but I'm sitting here as I type this with the Mocha - hot and steaming in my mug - and let me tell you, it's DELICIOUS! I'm very impressed.

Why do I like it? Well, other brands seem to be very sweet and they actually TASTE instant. Nescafe Mementos taste like I just walked to the coffee shop on the corner and ordered a Mocha Cappuccino, sincerely. It's great. The preparation is easy too. It says use very hot, but not boiling water. I used hot tap water, microwaved it for 10 seconds, and mixed in the powder. Simple. Tasty. Incredible!

The samples came with a couple for $1.50 off. :-)

Pull-Up Goodnights

I got 2 free Pull-Up Goodnights in the mail (samples!) and used them with my son two consecutive nights. They worked great both nights. I had pretty much given up on using Pull-Ups at night when he started leaking through. It was a waste of money to still have to wash the sheets every day. I never boosted him up to the Goodnights because I figured if the regular pull-ups couldn't handle the volume, neither could the Goodnights. Well, I was wrong.

My son said they're comfortable, nothing about the fit bothered  him. He slept well, for the same amount of time. Overall, no complaints!

The samples came with a $2 coupon, so I'll be purchasing those!

Breathe Right Strips

I got free Breathe Right Strips in the mail (2 of them) and let me just say, they don't stick very well.

I followed the directions and washed and dried my face before applying them and they STILL didn't stick. One came off right away and the second came off in the middle of the night. When they are on they DO help you (well, at least me) breathe better, but the adhesive leaves much to be desired.

I'm glad they were free.

I got a GoodNight's pull-up in the mail for my son yesterday. We'll see how that works this weekend.

Extra Money?

Well, Christmas is coming and I've been looking for simple ways to earn money or ways to get free stuff to help me with stocking stuffers and whatnot. I've found an insane amount of websites that can help! Follow the links below to investigate on your own!


InboxDollars - Earn money by confirming emails, completing free offers, doing surveys, watching videos, etc.
MyPoints - Earn points toward gift cards by completing free offers, doing surveys, etc.
BzzAgent - Sign up and fill out surveys to qualify to sample products and talk about them to your friends, you get to keep the samples.

Free sample sites that are no-nonsense

FreeFlys
GetItFree

Wish Sites for Needy People/Families
People on these sites, out of the goodness of their hearts, help people with things like groceries, gas, bills, simple needs like toiletries, laundry detergent, the list goes on and on.

Tree of Wishes (TOW)
Wish Upon A Hero (WUAH)