A month of Burt's Bees

Having sensitive skin is no cake walk. The worst part is the big red painful blotchy bumps.  Well, it has been a month since I received my Bzz Kit with Burt's Bees new sensitive skin care cleanser and moisturizer.  After a month I still have plenty of the product left. A little bit goes a long way! The soap-free cleanser works great for taking off make-up and even though it is a cream cleanser it does not make your skin oily.  The moisturizer is light and fresh.  As you can see from my before picture on October 3rd I took the day I got my Buzz Kit my skin looks and feels much better. I know I will still have break outs but it's nice to have better ammo in my arsenal. 





Worst Razor Ever!!!

Unfortunately I bought a Venus Pro Skin and extra cartridges. I was pretty excited since I got it on sale and I figure they invest so much in their commercials it had to be a great razor right? I don’t think I’ve ever been so disappointed in a product.  The first shave with a new razor should always be your smoothest.  My first shave with a new Venus Pro Skin was anything but smooth.  It left behind so much stubble I was shocked.  I gave the razor the benefit of the doubt and blamed MYSELF for not using it right (how do you not use it right?) so the next day I used the razor taking extra time to get the spots that it had missed the day before. I had SO many cuts and so much razor burn I think I could have done better with a cheese grater. That is not something that should happen after only one use! So I threw the razor and the cartridges in the trash.  I didn’t want to donate them I didn’t even want to give it to a woman I didn’t like.  No one deserves that!  I think the people who made this razor have baby fine stubble that doesn’t need to be shaved but every 6 months and by the looks of the reviews on Gillette’s website it looks like I’m not the only one that feels this way. 

Unstopable!



I'm not one to rush right out and pay full-price for a brand new product as soon as it hits the shelves. Especially things like laundry. I'm a pretty faithful creature of habit when I like a brand I stick with it.  Well if it had not been for Vocalpoint I never would have tried Downy Unstopables.  They've been out for awhile now and I wasn't going to buy them but I got a free sample from Vocalpoint and WOW, I love it. You sprinkle some in the wash before you even put your clothes in the washer.  It makes your clothes smell good, your dryer, your laundry room...and so on.  Here's what the Downy website said about their product...

"you love the softness of Downy. Now add the feisty freshness of new Downy UNSTOPABLES, an in wash scent booster that goes beyond everyday freshness to keep active wear, towels, and other fabrics smelling “wow” right up until the next wash."

Along with a sample I got several coupons for the product. I am so excited to stock up on this stuff! I am going to watch for sales and report back how and when I was able to use the coupons and how much it costs.  Thank you Downy & Vocalpoint!



Giving Burt's a Shot

I got my BzzAgent kit for the new line of Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin by Burt's Bees. It could not have come at a better time because i have a really bad break out right now from moving stress.  I've only been using the Sensitive Facial Cleanser & Moisturizer for two days and I am already happier than I thought I was going to be. A little bit of the cleanser goes a long way.  Since it's very thick and creamy I thought it would be too heavy and oily for my skin. But since it is natural it left my skin very fresh and light feeling. Nothing heavy about it. Same with the Sensitive Daily Moisturizer.  Here is a "before" picture of my face before I started using Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solution Sensitive line.  I will post an "after" picture within 30 days of using the product with an update.  So far so good!

This Will be interesting...

I am a fan of Burts Bees Wax chapstick but when their facial line came out several years ago I know I broke out really bad. So now I have the chance to try their new Sensitive Skin Care Line.  I will post a report once I've tried the product. Even if I don't like it its always fun to try new products which is why being a bzzagent is so fun!

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Good Idea or just good in theory?

FACTS ABOUT TEENS & MONEY FROM VOCALPOINT On raising a teen who spends less

On Teaching better spending habits Braun Research conducted 500 interviews with parents as well as their 13- to 18-year-olds throughout the U.S. These were the results. • Over 80% of parents said they wanted to be better role models for their teens regarding money management.
• That same group said they have made money mistakes they would want their teens to avoid.
• 53% of parents reported that their teen asks them for money at least once a week.
• However, 35% of teen respondents said that when they did ask for money, their parents rarely or never used these occasions to discuss topics such as budgeting and planning for the future.
• 29% of parents of teens surveyed said they argue with their teen about money at least every month.
• 53% of teen respondents said they want to learn more about topics like budgeting, saving and credit.
• Over half of teens reported that their parents are their primary resource for learning about money management. Source: http://www.banktech.com/business-intelligence/224400671 The BillMyParents Spend Smart Card can help parents take a more active role in helping their teens develop better spending habits with these features:
• Parents can build trust by giving their teen some financial freedom
• Instant text alerts with each use so parents can keep tabs when it counts
• After a purchase, teens get a text showing their remaining balance to help them budget better
• Safe and secure to use—even online—and can be locked or unlocked at any time
• Funds can be loaded with a single click (even by parent-approved family and friends)
• As a bonus, your readers can try it with no membership fees for 6 months at vocalpoint.com/BMPFreeBlogHere is an article (link below) that highlights 10 things a money-savvy teen should know. They are: 1. How to balance a checkbook 2. Budgeting money 3. Figuring future student loan payments 4. How to establish good credit down the road 5. Identifying wants vs. needs 6. Dealing with debt 7. Paying taxes 8. How to consider all the costs associated with a purchase 9. Saving for the future 10. Stretching a dollar Article: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/10-tips-to-raising-money-savvy-teens-and-college-age-kids-1.aspx

The Bzz on Dr.Scholl's for Her

I received a free sample of Dr. Scholl's her Her High Heal inserts.  That's is one of the many perks of being a Bzz Agent.  Since I love to wear heals  - dessed out or dressed down - these inserts are fantastic.  They fit in all of my shoes and are very affordable.  The whole point of wearing high heals is to strut your stuff. Well there is nothing sexy about gimping about becasue your feet hurt so bad.  So, if you wear heals 90% of the time they are worth every penny. 

Dr. Scholl's For Her