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Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Review & Sample

by Shellie on April 15, 2010

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.

Okay, I have a little secret that I haven’t shared with y’all yet: I’m pregnant! We’re having a little boy at the beginning of August. Stan and I are pretty excited but as first time parents we’ve been asking lots of other parents for advice on the best baby products so I can stockpile as much as I can before the baby comes.

One thing I keep hearing over and over is how great Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is for diaper rash. So when the people at Boudreaux’s asked if I’d like to review their product I jumped at the chance. I’d seen the original creme at the grocery store and chuckled at the name but I didn’t know it was specifically formulated by a pharmacist or that they have two new products.

One of their new products is an all natural version of their original paste. The All Natural Butt Paste rubs in clear and it contains natural ingredients like Peruvian Balsam. I thought it was easier to clean off than the Original Boudreaux’s Butt Paste and it still had the same smooth feel and great scent.

But what was really appealing to me was the new Rash Protector. This is different from any other product I’ve seen. It sprays on so you keep your hands clean. How convenient! This would be great for on-the-go since you don’t get your hands messy.

Another perk to Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is it’s availability and price. You can find it at Babies R Us, Target, Walmart, HEB, Kroger and other grocery stores. I usually see it priced between $4 and $5. There was a $2/1 coupon in the April 11 SmartSource so that makes it an even better deal. The coupon is also a great opportunity to try some of the new Boudreaux’s products.

Would you like to try it? Request a free sample of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste and test it for yourself.

Are you a Boudreaux’s Butt Paste mom? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Have any of you tried the new products?

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Review: Keurig Platinum Brewer

by Shellie on March 21, 2010

Good Morning! Did you have coffee today?

The folks at Keurig sent me a Platinum Brewer to test out a few months ago. I personally don’t drink coffee but my husband is a big fan. I told him if I accepted the Keurig, he would need to write the review. So today I bring you Mr. Saving with Shellie. Stan gives you his opinion of the Keurig Platinum Brewer.

The Keurig Platinum Brewer is a simple coffee system that has really helped me get that extra spring in my step each morning for the past several weeks. I have been a coffee drinker for years now, and have had the same routine each evening: clean out the pot and filter, fill the maker with water, install new filter, fill with grounds, and set the timer for my am wake-up call. Then, it all changed. With the Keurig, there is no filter… just pop in a K-cup and go. With the on-board water reservoir, you only have to add water every couple of days, and with the K-cup, there are no grounds and used filter to dispose of.

To make things even better, there are tons of different varieties of coffees to try. Personally, I like to keep things simple, and I have found that the French Roast works best for me. But, for the more adventurous personalities, there are plenty of types to dive into. What’s more, you can even get hot tea K-cups, and as it turns out, Earl Grey is fantastic.

One of the best features of the maker itself is the ability to choose from different size cups to brew. This allows me to adjust the amount of coffee dispensed to fit each one of my different mugs perfectly. The only draw back, though, is the largest dispense size is still far too small for my travel mug. However, I have overcome this by setting the brew size to a medium mug setting, and then running the brew cycle twice. Although, this definitely affects the strength of the coffee, it is still plenty strong for me. I suppose you could overcome this problem by using a second K-cup, but I don’t want to spend that much.

Overall, I think Keurig has done a great job of creating a single serve coffee maker which still offers enough variety in its coffee selections to please even the most discriminatory. I have found that you can find a reusable filter online, and I intend to purchase one. I know this defeats the ease-of-use principle, but it reduces the cost per serving. I will be sure to let everyone knows how it works out.

In watching Stan use this brewer I have noticed several things. The K cups can be pretty pricey but you can often buy them in bulk from Amazon for much less than regular retail. Yes, it’s more expensive than Folgers but it’s much less than getting Starbucks every day. The Keurig is impractical when you need a lot of coffee at once. If you’re having several guests or coffee after a dinner party, you’ll want to break out the traditional coffee maker and brew a big pot.

Is it worth the price? If you are satisfied with ordinary coffee or drink 10 cups a day, no. If you prefer premium coffee, want an easy cleanup, like to change your flavors regularly and/or are trying to cut down on Satubucks, yes. I think for many people this is a great coffee maker. I think you’ll really enjoy it. So maybe add it to your birthday or Christmas list this year!

Do any of you have a Keurig Coffee Maker? What do you think?

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by MS&L and Keurig. Products were provided for review purposes. This post was not reviewed or edited by MS&L or Keurig and the thoughts and opinions are completely mine. Others may have a different experience.

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Swiffer Wet Jet Review

by Shellie on September 13, 2009

Thanks to Swiffer and My Blog Spark, I got to try out the New Swiffer Wet Jet. I didn’t want to just write up a traditional review so I did a video review so you could see how well it actually works.

I have used the old Swiffer in the past and wasn’t very impressed so I didn’t have high expectations for this product. But as you’ll see from the video, I was pleasantly surprised.

It did a really good job getting up all the sticky residue. Once I got through the initial sticky part of the jelly, it moved across the floor really well. It was easy to use and seemed less flimsy than their previous product. The new pads also seem thicker than those in the past and I thought the quilting on them allowed them to pick up more dirt.

In the video you’ll see I didn’t want to try the cleaning solution on my wood floors. I have since found out that Swiffer has special cleaners for wood floors that are compatible with the Wet Jet. I was excited to find this because now I can use the Swiffer throughout my house and not just in the bathrooms!

Like I said in my video, I wouldn’t pay full price for this product. It is pretty spendy. I think the starter kits retail for around $22. The Starter Kit comes with the Power Mop, 2 Disposable Cleaning Pads, 1 Scrubbing Strip and 1 500 mL Multi-Purpose Solution.

However, there are ways to save on these products:

Request the Home Made Simple Coupon Book HERE. This coupon book has high value coupons for the Swiffer Starter Kits and refills.
Use the Refill Rebate program HERE to save 50% on your refills.

Plus, they are so certain you’ll love it that they’re willing to give you your money back if you don’t. More details about the money back guarantee HERE.

And if you are just dying to try this product and don’t want to wait for this Home Made Simple Coupon Book with your coupons to arrive, I have a treat for you:

The first (5) people to leave a comment will receive money-saving coupons for this product. Two people will get (1) Buy a starter kit get a free refill and (1) $5/1 Wet Jet Starter Kit coupon. The other three people will receive (1) $5/1 Wet Jet Starter Kit coupon and (2) $.50/1 Wet Jet Refill coupons.

Please leave a comment if you are interested in these coupons and I will contact you for your mailing information. Again, this is only for the first 5 people to comment. So the early bird catches the worm!

Enjoy your new Swiffer. I know I am!

Disclaimer: This product review was based on using a complimentary Swiffer Wet Jet provided by P&G. P&G does not represent or warant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite.

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Fiber One 50 Calorie Yogurt

by Shellie on August 2, 2009

I was recently given the opportunity to review the new Fiber One 50 Calorie Yogurt. The people at My Blog Spark let me try 2 of the new flavors and requested I do a video review for you instead of a written review. I am no Stephen Spielberg so you’ll have to bear with me through the shakiness and random zooming in. Hopefully I will get better and can do more video reviews for products in the future.

I really enjoyed this product and I hope you will too. Go HERE to get the $1/1 coupon I mention in the video.

Feel free to post a comment and let me know what you think.

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Nature Valley Nut Clusters Review

by Shellie on July 14, 2009

Nature Valley Group Nature Valley Nut Clusters Review

The people at My Blog Spark sent me several bags of the new Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters. The four flavors I got to try were Nut Lovers, Roasted Almond, Roasted Cashew and Honey Roasted Peanut.

These were pretty good. They were bite size and really crunchy. They had just the right amount of sweetness. I thought they were pretty good but Stan loved them. The next morning when I was grabbing my cereal I noticed all four bags were gone. He had taken them to work to eat as a snack and left me none! Well needless to say that they didn’t last long at Stan’s work. He ate them up so I may have buy more just for him to eat as a snack when he gets hungry.

They’re great for snacking because they come in resealable pouches. Since they have nuts in them a single serving is actually pretty filling so there’s not as big a risk that you’re going to eat the whole bag! A single serving varies in calories from 140-160 which makes them a lot healthier than chips for Stan to snack on.

Wanna try them for yourself? Go HERE for a $1/1 coupon. They should be in stores by the end of July.