**FREEBIE ALERT** HoneyBaked Ham Co & Cafe

In honor of my birthday in September, I am doing a series of posts about completely free products I have received for signing up for a company's email club or for my birthday.

HoneyBaked Ham has an online rewards club called HoneyBaked Rewards that you can subscribe to for coupons, deals and (best of all) FREEBIES!

Just for signing up, they send me a coupon for a FREE Classic Ham sandwich that expired in 14 days.

We have a HoneyBaked Ham Cafe close to my house in Bentonville, Arkansas so I took the drive over there today for my free sandwich.

Local Store Experience

Our local store smelled AMAZING as soon as you walked it. I wanted to just eat the air, seriously. I was helped very quickly and the employee gave me no problems or issues with my free coupon (I just printed the email and took it with me). I had the choice between dine in or take out (I chose take-out so I could eat at home with my family).

The Sandwich

The Classic Ham has comes with ham (obviously), swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and their sweet honey mustard. I opted for no lettuce on my sandwich because I am a lettuce-hater. I also got a pickle slice with my sandwich.

The Review

Oh. My. Oh. My. I may have tried to inhale this sandwich. Yum yum yum! The ham was so thick and sweet! The honey mustard was my favorite kind that tastes nothing like mustard and everything like honey sweetness. Fresh tomato and cheese were just "toppings on the sandwich" (read: icing on the cake). The bread was a butter, soft and delicious croissant that complemented everything else that was so wonderful about this sandwich. I am so sold!

Bonus!!!

HoneyBaked Rewards members should also receive a free Classic Ham for their birthday. Since my birthday isn't for two weeks, they still have time to send out that coupon (I will update when they do).

Enjoy!

Raw Organic Unfiltered Shea Butter Review & Giveaway

I made a DIY face cream with my Shea Butter I was sent from Beauty by Shea/Hydracentials. There are so many more things I want to try to make with this so I plan to update as I try out the other things I want to make from scratch with my raw, unfiltered shea butter.

So here's my face cream recipe:
ONE tablespoon coconut oil
THREE tablespoons shea butter
2-3 drops of tea tree oil

Just mix the three ingredients together and blend with the back of a spoon to make a frosting like consistency and apply to your face!

So what did I think? Well it was a little hard to mix together for me, but mostly because I had kids running around and screaming while I tried to do it. But the three things did blend well. It went on my face really well and I did not have to use very much.

It did make my skin super oily at first and I was scared I would break out of just have greasy looking skin. But I went to sleep with it on, as instructed, and my skin felt AH-MAZ-ING in the morning. Seriously! I don't think you need to do this every night, though it wouldn't hurt your skin I'm sure, but my skin still feels very soft and smooth about a week later (and I have used no other moisturizers on my face since).

Look for more homemade beauty product recipes soon!



 a Rafflecopter giveaway I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Bru Joy Manual Can Opener Review

Bru Joy sent me their manual stainless steal can opener to try for review (along with two other products I will be reviewing soon) and I am so glad they did.

About this can opener (According to their Amazon listing)
*** Requires Minimal Efforts*** Thanks to its ultra-sharp cutting disc blades, ergonomic handles and extra-large turning knob, you will open any cans like a piece of cake, even if you have arthritis or weak hand strength! 
***Saves You Time*** Opening cans in seconds, Bru Joy Can Opener is extremely simple to use and easy to clean – just rinse the cutting discs in running water then put the opener in dishwasher! 
***Saves You Money*** Made of unbreakable, heavy duty stainless steel from head to toe, Bru Joy can opener will never break and is the only can opener you ever need to buy. 
*** Protects You*** Ultra-precise cutting drive leaves a smooth edge which means the opened can will not hurt you! 
Features: 
1) Made of top quality 18/10 stainless steel – heavy duty and will not break – even suitable for commercial/restaurant use 
2) Ultra-sharp cutting disc blades – it requires minimum grip strength – leaves smooth edge for extra safety 
3) Sleekly packed in a gift box, this gorgeous deluxe stainless steel can opener serves a perfect wedding/bridal shower/birthday gift!

How I tested it
I opened cans with it, duh! OK, OK Just kidding!
I used this can opener in place of my then-current can opener for all my can opening needs. I opened cans that were small like tuna, medium sized cans like soups and large cans like spaghetti sauce. I also opened cans that were new and some that were older and a bit more worn, dented or rusty.

My thoughts
This seriously is the EASIEST use can opener I have ever used. Seriously. My almost 4 year old can (and did) open a can with it (I am very bummed I missed getting it on video). It takes less effort than normal to clamp down onto the can and start the opening process and it takes NO EFFORT to turn the handle. The handle is made of black strudy plastic and it is wide and shaped just right for your hand so you don't have to worry about your hand slipping or getting hurt or tired from turning. I have early onset mild arthritis in my wrists so an easy to use can opener is really important to me. This can opener from Bru Joy definitely made the cut and I am so thankful they sent me this to try.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Oleavine beauty professional Konjac Sponge infused with Activated Charcoal Review

I was so excited to try this Konjac Sponge infused with activated charcoal because I have heard lots of really wonderful things about them from many different sources.

The directions say that you can use this sponge without any chemicals or with facial cleanser of my choice. I decided to try it both ways.

First time I used it in the shower without any cleansers. I just simply wet the sponge thoroughly and rubbed it all over my face. Wow! The sponge got so soft really fast and felt very smooth on my skin. The best part? My skin felt like I had just used a scrub or microdermabrasion on it, but I used absolutely nothing! I have pretty dry and sort of flaky-ish skin on my nose most of the time. The above mentioned cleansers work to remove it pretty well for a few days, but this Konjac Sponge was the first non-chemical thing I have found to take care of that problem area as well. The sponge dried really quickly so I don't have to worry about it being slimy or moldy or anything.

I also tried this with my favorite acne facial cleanser as well. I was worried that the gel would ruin the sponge or that the sponge would absorb the gel to prevent me from getting the acne fighting powers of the gel. That was definitely not something I should worry about! My face got the smooth, clean result I am used to with my acne gel but also super soft and even MORE SMOOTH from using the Konjac Sponge.

I simply cannot imagine not having this sponge in my bathroom. It is a new beauty must-have for me.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Life & Food Pure Raw Organic Yacon Root Syrup Review

I had never heard of Yacon Root Syrup before I received the product to try for free. It is 100% natural and the bottle advertises it does the following:
-Supports healthy digestion
-Contains prebiotics
-Boosts metabolism
-Increases fiber

My husband and I both tried this. We were lucky because despite him being on a low carb diet, this was ok for him to add as a sweetner because it only has less than 4 grams of carbs per tablespoon.

What did I think? He's the honest answer: this product smells TERRIBLE! It made me a little icky feeling just to sniff it. So I decided to drink it mixed into my coffee. It worked really nicely as a sweetner and the coffee didn't taste bad when it was added to it.

After using this for a few weeks, I think it does most of what it claims. I noticed I was more regular in the bathroom, I felt less bloated and sluggish after eating and had some more energy than before without changing my diet at all.

Without anything to compare it to, I would recommend Yacon Root Syrup to boost metabolism and help with healthy digestion and overall daily wellbeing.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

PhantomFit Resistance Loop Bands Review

I was so excited to be able to try these out. My daughter was recently diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder while my husband and I are trying to take our fitness a lot more seriously.

These bands are great for my daughter to work on her "hard work" exercises. She uses the "light" band around her door knob and stretches it as far as she can about 10 times with each arm. Being a 4 year old it is important for things to seem fun for her, and this definitely meets that need!

My husband and I have started using these bands are part of our regular workout routine as well. They are durable, so far, and made with the right material to not slip while working with them. Thanks so much for letting me try these for free PhantomFit!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

GIVEAWAY! Free Men's or Women's Leak Control Underwear Review

Leak Control Underwear, you say? You are probably thinking the same thing I wondered when I first read about this product: Adult Diapers?! Well that couldn't be further from the truth!

This is a tough topic for many women, including myself, to talk about. After 4 pregnancies, my body is not what it once was. The biggest issue I've found after my 3rd and 4th pregnancies was the strength of my abdominal muscles. I don't have true incontinence issues in the way that I randomly lose control of my bladder and wet myself, but I am not with issues. Here's a bit of real talk for you: If I haven't gone to the bathroom rather recently, I almost always leak a little when I sneeze. How embarrassing!! I'm only 26 afterall, I should not be afraid to sneeze in public because then I'll be left in wet underwear.

So that's my mommy confession that I am honestly sharing with everyone who will read this post. But that is why I want to offer up my opinion of Wearever's Leak Control Underwear.

Being under 30, I feel like many leak control solutions are not designed for a woman of my age. So I cruised over to Wearever's website to see what their products looked like. I was shocked to find some mildly stylish products on their page for women. All solid colors and just the basic choices (black, white and tan from what I saw), but the Women's Nylon & Lace, Lace Trim & Cotton and, the one I chose to try, Lovely Lace Trim panties were all very cute and made me less embarrassed to be wearing these under my clothes.

So what do I think after trying them out? There main function works great. I sneezed at least once with a little leak while wearing them and I didn't have that terrible wet feeling that I did in normal panties. I chose my normal panty size and while they fit, they were a little awkward. The waist band comes up to my belly button (please note I have a very petite frame so that may not be the case for most) and I found myself wishing they were a little more of a snug fit to my body. I slept in them one night and didn't wake up from being uncomfortable or them riding up, so that is another plus!

Overall, I think it is a good solution and I do recommend this product based on my personal experience. It's nice that someone is thinking about us moms! Also, they do carry men's underwear as well, but I have no experience trying them so I have no idea how well they work or how they fit.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

THE BEST PART! ***GIVEAWAY***
Wearever sent me a pair of my choice to try and review and they have been kind enough to offer a free pair to one of my readers as well! All you have to do is enter below and a winner will be choosen at random on Friday August 8. Wearever will send you a pair of your choice, color and size directly after the giveaway closes. Good luck, everyone!

Check out their products at their site.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Vital Oxide Disinfectant Review

I was lucky enough to get this awesome disinfecting spray to try and review. Vital Oxide is labeled as a hospital disinfectant and heavy duty odor eliminator. So I put it to the test!

I used it around my house to disinfect after I cleaned up my kids messes. It cleaned, removed smells and didn't damage my leather furniture. My wood kitchen table also became very clean and I believe all the bacteria was killed (though I have no way to tell that).

But the biggest test came yesterday when we had a major disaster in my house. While doing laundry, I left my 10 month old son diaper-less for about five minutes. In that time, he pooped in my kitchen and crawled all the way through my living room, hallway and into my bedroom and then back again before I found him at my kitchen gate covered in poop. It was horrifying.

So after I cleaned him up, I put the Vital Oxide to the test on my carpet to remove the color and the smell from my carpet. I sprayed directly on each spot and rubbed with a simple paper towel. Both odor and fecal matter came up very easily and now you would never know I had 25 poop spots on it. I am IMPRESSED!

Tomorrow I am going to try to mop with it (which I just noticed you can do!). Hope I get similar results!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

PINCHme Free Sample Site

If you aren't already a member of PINCHme, click here to sign up now before you miss out on anything else! I have gotten 4 different boxes of samples from them so far (and I usually forget to check the site on release day).

PINCHme normally releases samples every other Tuesday at 12PM EDT (11AM in my Central time zone). The next release date for samples is currently Tuesday, August 26th (I believe they are looking to change things up, thus the break in samples).

There is no requirement other than signing up using your email and requesting the samples for free. After you try them, they request you tell them what you think on their site and that's it! No obligation to buy or to facebook or tweet about them or the products. There's no catch!

Today, I had a delivery from PINCHme ("special delivery" as my daughter called it when she 'delivered' the box to me"):

So what was inside my box? See for yourself!

Products inside are: 

American Crew Power Cleanser Style Remover
Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant Wild Lavender - FULL SIZE
Sinful Colors Nail Polish - FULL SIZE
Gevalia Ground Coffee (makes 4 cups)

Garnier Fructis marvelous oil 5 action hair elixir
Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge Shampoo, Conditioner, and Treatment
Garnier Clean+ Balancing Daily Exfoliating for Combination Skin

A bonus is that my husband got a box of samples for men too! His box included:

American Crew Power Cleanser Style Remover

Gevalia Ground Coffee (makes 4 cups) 

Lifestyles Everlast Intense

Sign up today and don't miss you chance at your free samples on August 26th!