Filippo Berio Olive Oil: First Impressions

I'm usually not too picky when it comes to olive oil. I usually buy whatever is on sale or whatever brand my husband wants. We've used Pompeian, Carapelli, Filippo Berio and probably others that I can't remember off the top of my head.  When I got the chance to be part of a bzzagent campaign for Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I immediately accepted the invitation.  We do go through the olive oil at our house, so why not grab a free bottle, right?

The kit I received was filled with all the goodies you see in the picture below. The butter to olive oil exchange chart is particularly helpful and now sits on my refrigerator.

I'm looking forward to trying the Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil and I'll be posting my thoughts here soon!

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a bottle of Filippo Berio Olive Oil free via BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food: Product Review

I love my cats. For many years I fed them the cheaper brands of cat food. It was not until I had a cat diagnosed with heart disease that I found out more information about feline nutrition. Basically, protein is very important (it's what they would be eating if they were in the wild) and grains can be hard for them to digest. Since that time, I've tried to do better in making sure they get the proper nutrition to keep them as healthy as possible.

Science Diet has a new line of cat food available called Ideal Balance. It features fresh chicken as the first ingredient, fruits and veggies as secondary ingredients and is free of corn, artificial flavors and preservatives. It is conveniently available in the Kitten, Adult and Mature Adult varieties.

When I gave my cats this dry food, they enthusiastically ate it. This is actually nothing new. They do that with all cat food. But, I was pleasantly surprised to find that as the days went by and they continued eating the food, there was less throwing up from one of our cats who apparently has a sensitive stomach. I have no doubt the switching of brands is what caused her throwing up to lessen. Although Science Diet does cost more than other brands you can find in the big box stores, the higher price is worth it to be able to give my cats good nutrition.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a bag of Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food free via BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Reminder: Free Bag of Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food!

Just a small reminder about the great offer that Science Diet has going right now.  You can visit their website to compare your current dog or cat food with their brand and get a bag of food free by signing up for a rebate!

Although I am still awaiting my rebate, I found that the rebate form simple to print and easy to fill out.  I recommend to anyone looking to switching pet food brands or anyone who just likes saving money!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a bag of Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food free via BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition: First Impressions

I just got my full size samples of the Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo and Conditioner for Dry, Damaged Hair in the mail recently.  I've used Garnier Fructis products in the past, but I was neither impressed nor disappointed. They were just an okay brand to me.  However, I've heard really good things about this line from Garnier Fructis, so I am definitely open to trying it.

My first impression of this particular shampoo and conditioner is pretty good. The bottling is clean, simple and attractive. The shampoo and conditioner have different smells, but both smell good with the conditioner having a lighter scent than the shampoo.

From the information I received, Garnier Fructis is going green and that's not just the color of their bottles.  These bottles contain PET, the most widely recycled plastic, and are composed of 30% recycled plastic.  Add in the fact that they are 10% lighter and Garnier Fructis estimates that over 125 tons of plastic are saved annually.  Nice.

Garnier Fructis makes some strong claims about what this shampoo and conditioner combination can do for my hair:

• Nourish the hair to the core so that it shines.
• Formulated with three weightless nutritive fruit oils (olive, avocado and shea)
• Packed with ultra-rich and nourishing conditions that rinse clean. 

I don't like to think of my hair as dry and damaged, but it is.  It is naturally curly, coarse and quite dry.  I am looking forward to seeing how this product works and will update once I've tried it a couple of times!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received  Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo and Conditioner free via BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food: Comparison Tool & Free Bag Rebate

I confess I don't normally look at the ingredients in my cats' dry food.  Most of the time if they eat it and aren't sick, I'm happy. I know that the first ingredient listed should be protein, but I don't know what other ingredients should be in there or in what amount.

Well, Hills Science Diet has a comparison tool for people like me. This tools allows you to compare the Science Diet Ideal Balance cat food with whatever brand of other cat food that you use.  What is really helpful though is that they explain what each ingredient is for and what the recommended balance is.  Go here to see how your current cat food measures up.

While you're there, be sure to download the Hill's Science Diet rebate for a free bag of cat food!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food from BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food: First Impressions

A few days ago I signed up for a BzzAgent Campaign for Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food.  I've never used this particular brand of cat food because it is quite pricey at my local pet store. So, when I had the opportunity to get a bag of the cat food for free, I joined the campaign.

The cat food came in the mail today. I first noticed the ingredients listed on the front of the bag. Chicken is the foremost ingredient. I've heard that most dry cat foods use corn or grain as their main ingredient which is tougher on the feline digestive system.  Protein is supposedly better and easier to digest.

My second observation was the resealable bag - how pleasantly convenient! The (cheaper) brand that I normally use does not have a resealable top and by the third day the bag is open, the fresh cat food smell is always gone.

So, my first impressions of this product are pretty good, but the test will start tomorrow morning at feeding time.  More updates/information to come!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food from BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Dr. Scholl's Coupon Giveaway!

It's time for a coupon giveaway!

• What you get: Four coupons worth $4.00 each ($16 total) for Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles. Coupon expires December 31, 2011.

• How to enter: Leave a comment below with your email address. For an extra entry, become a follower of my blog and leave a second comment saying that you follow my blog.

The information I received states that the Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles retail for $12.99, but I saw them for $8.69 at my local Publix and they didn't appear to be on any special sale. I've never seen these on a BOGO sale, but if Publix ever did a BOGO on these, the coupons would score you an awesome deal!  Amazon also has these for $7.89.

Read my review of Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles here.

Giveaway ends Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Two winners will be chosen randomly on Saturday, September 10, 2011. If you win, I will email you to get your mailing address. Winners must respond to my email within 5 days. Giveaway is open only to those with U.S. mailing addresses.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a product sample, coupon, collateral or other special premium from BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Product Review: Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles

I love wearing high heels... and not just because I'm 5'0”. But even the nicest high heels can sometimes cause foot pain. Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles are doing their part to ensure that women can wear glamorous heels as long desired and feel good too. These particular insoles are designed to alleviate high heel discomfort by adding padding and arch support without appearing unattractive.

I've never used any sort of shoe insoles prior to trying out Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles, but the insoles do make wearing my high heels more comfortable. Because of my lack of experience, it took me at least thirty minutes to get used to having them in my shoes, but now I can slip on that pair of shoes and it feels perfectly normal to have them in it.

The clear gel insoles stick to the shoe and are small enough that they stay right under each foot. These photos show me wearing the shoes with and without the insoles. The insoles are removable so they can be used in more than one pair of shoes, but I don't recommend doing that too often. They lose some stickiness after being pulled off and reapplied so many times. Also, before you put in the insole, make sure the shoe is completely free of dust or dirt that will affect the ability of the insole to adhere properly.

Without insoles.

With Insoles

Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles fit sizes 6 to 10 and are available in the foot care aisle of most drugstores, mass retailers and grocery stores. If you're interested in purchasing a pair these insoles, keep in mind that they have a money-back guarantee and make sure you enter my coupon giveaway. Four high-value ($4.00) coupons could be yours!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this pair of Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Inserts free from the BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."