Lips & Lunch
Lips & Lunch
Beautifully Delicious Products to Try
Hey Cotton Stalkers! First and foremost, let me apologize
for my mini vacay. I was practically AWOL for 2 weeks, without an explanation.
Since we’re all family here, I know I can explain and you guys and gals will understand
the current situation. Unfortunately, I lost my Father on January 2 (check out
my dedication, Dear John),
and 4 days later my Mother was placed on life-support. My Mother is still
hospitalized, but she’s now breathing on her own! Now that that’s out of the
way…WHEW! Now…FORWARD MARCH! On to
the good stuff! We have had the pleasure to try out some really good products
and now we’re back to give you all the juicy details. I know many of you may be
wondering about the title, but fret not my lovelies, all will be revealed…..See how I just used a Jedi mind trick? Honestly,
we came up with the title because this review has everything from beauty
products to quick lunches. So without further ado, grab your pen and paper and
take notes on all the things you need to be stalking!
Influenster St. Ives VoxBox
We received the St. Ives VoxBox from Influenster. This box
was A-MA-ZING!!!! Not only were the product sizes gigantic
but, they also smelled so good that you didn’t know whether to bathe or attempt
to taste them?! Our VoxBox contained: (1) Pink Lemon & Mandarin Exfoliating
Body Wash, (1) Pear Nectar & Soy Body Lotion, (1) Oatmeal Scrub + Mask. All
products are dermatologist tested and paraben free. I have used high-end beauty
products and body washes before and at the end of the day, St. Ives is still
giving even the high-end brands, a run for the money. The ingredients are so
simple, yet fresh and invigorating. I truly can’t imagine what else any product
could offer that St. Ives can’t, or better yet, surpass. We actually passed
this around to our team and let everyone form their own opinion and the
decision was unanimous, we give St. Ives VoxBox 10 THUMBS UP! *There are 5 of us, thus 10 thumbs, so the
good news is that this review was based on more than one opinion, the bummer is
that you didn’t just find proof that aliens exist. You can check out the
review/unboxing on our Youtube channel,
The Cotton Diaries, and you can also find out more about Influenster here! #LiveRadiantly
Gnome Workshop Bluetooth Foldable Selfie Stick
We received the Gnome Workshop Selfie Stick through Tomoson.
This is the first selfie stick we have tried so we were really excited to see
all the things we could do with this item. We were also very happy that we no
longer had to use Bengay the next day because we attempted one too many
selfies, while never quite capturing that “ooh-la-la” picture we all so
desperately crave. The good thing about the selfie stick is that no one has to
“take one for the team” anymore, everyone can be included in that epic shot
that you’ll either still love in 10 years or promise unforgettable wrath on
anyone who shows it. Some of the things that we liked about the selfie stick
were that it does boast an above average reach. You can get larger groups of
family/friends/frenemies into the shot. We also really liked the fact that it
uses Bluetooth technology, and pairs well with most devices. We tried it with
several different phones: Apple IPhone 6 plus, Samsung Galaxy Edge plus,
Samsung Galaxy Edge, Samsung Note 5, and a Kyocera smartphone. We also paired
it with a Bluetooth remote fob, which really was a game changer. Although the
selfie stick has its own button for snapping the picture, the remote really
enhanced the experience because you don’t have to try to hold the stick still
while trying to press the button simultaneously. We also really liked how you
can choose different colors that fit your own quirky or socially awkward self?!
It came with a USB charging cord and a wrist strap. Some of the things that we
didn’t like were: 1) It was cracked when we received it. There was a very
noticeable/prominent crack by the on/off button, this called into question the
durability of the product. 2) When you
extend it out, it is a bit hard to get back down. This wouldn’t be a major concern,
but seeing that it was already cracked and possibly broken easily, it raised a
flag of caution. Overall I will say that we ultimately liked the product and
feel like we may get a reasonable amount of use. You can get more product
details on our Youtube channel, The Cotton Diaries: Lips & Lunch and you can get your
own Gnome Workshop Bluetooth
Foldable Selfie Stick as well! Click the link to find out more about Tomoson. #GnomeWorkshop
BzzAgent Pace/Prego Ready Meals
We received the Pace and Prego Ready Meals through BzzAgent
and they were delicious! There were multiple flavors to try and the 3 flavors
we chose were: 1) Marinara & Italian Sausage Rotini, 2) Creamy Three Cheese
Alfredo Rotini, and 3) Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla. I personally liked all three,
but the Three Cheese Alfredo and the Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla were my two
favorites (I’m a cheese fanatic). They were very easy to prepare. You can
either pour them into a bowl, and pretend to be very sophisticated, or you can just
pop them into your microwave and eat straight from the pouch like the cowboys
did! (Yes, I’m pretty sure the cowboys
had microwaves back then, otherwise they would’ve starved to death waiting on
the fire. Besides, the Pace commercial had Pace Picante sauce and whipped cream
in a can! It was on TV, so it must be true!) I honestly didn’t expect them
to be as good as they were. They were very rich and hearty, and very creamy. If
your friends don’t know about them yet, you could serve these to them and
proclaim yourself a master chef, just remember to take out the trash before
they get there! You can check out our in-depth review here and you can also learn more about
how to become a BzzAgent! Bon
Appetite! #HeatTearEat
MAC Cosmetics
We got the Ruby Woo lipstick from MAC and they also sent us
a sample of their mascara as well as a gift. For years Clinique has been my
“go-to” for any type of lip color. I will say that I’m not a big fan of wearing
lipstick per se, but MAC is breaking all the rules with their lipsticks! This
is the first brand of lipstick that I have ever worn that didn’t require some
other “helper” to go with it, be it a liner to tone it down some or a gloss to
make it pop. MAC’s Matte Lipsticks can truly be worn alone and stays very true
to color throughout wear. The Ruby Woo has simply stolen my heart, from the
classic, old-world feel, to the flawless matte finish. Red lips have always
been the hardest makeup feat to conquer, no matter the skin tone or ethnic
background. This pure shade of red was truly made for the fairest of the fair
to the darkest Nubian Queen, alas a “one size fits all” for the fiercest
species….WOMAN! I cannot even express enough words for what MAC mascara can do
for your lashes. I like to identify myself as “lashless” but after 2-3 strokes
from this mascara and it seems as if my whole face has been transformed! The
difference is unbelievable, and they have a mascara to fit any and all needs.
Click the links to check out MAC
Cosmetics and our Youtube video!
As I come to a close, I want to thank you for taking time
out of your day to read this blog. I
would say “my blog” but I feel like it’s “our” blog. I want you to feel like you’ve just come home
every time you stop by. So by all means,
come in, take your shoes off, and let’s talk for a while…
P.S.
If you have some topics that you would like to see
discussed, then drop us a line on facebook, a tweet on Twitter, a letter by
email, or note tied to a carrier pigeon’s foot…however you reach us, we’ll just
be glad you did. Email Me:
southernkiss@thecottondiaries.com
DISCLAIMER* I have received these products free or at discounted prices
in exchange for my review, however, all opinions are 100% my own.
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