H2O Hydration! #refreshwithresouces

*I received this item for free for testing purposes from Influenster.  All opinions are my own.*  

The product that I received was Resource Natural Spring Water.  I can say that I enjoyed the water very much but I wish I was sent a case of it to try!  I've been out of the hydration loop for a while.  I haven't been drinking as much water as I should.  This water carries electrolytes so it would be great to drink when you feel dehydrated or after a nice walk/run/workout.  I could see myself getting this water to go from 7-11 or another convenience store.  I looked into having it delivered to my house but I think it's out of my budget right now for what I am looking for to spend on water.  

I would DEFINITELY recommend this water to anyone who is into drinking water and/or living healthy life style.  The water is fresh, tastes great, and convenient as it is in a bottle.  I look forward to #refreshwithresources again :)

Peace & Happiness
~Erika B~

A #BikiniReadyLifestyle

Now it's a little late to be talking about a bikini ready lifestyle, but no matter what time of the year it doesn't always have to be summer for you to look and feel fit!  I know that I want to be #BikiniReady when I travel to Miami or Dubai!

Influenster sent me a box for testing purposes and included in this box was a sample of Bikini Ready Energy gummies.  I was sad because I didn't get to receive the full size bottle to test them out :(  However from the two gummies that I received I found them to taste great.  Since I only received two gummies I didn't get to test the full extent of what it claimed to do.  According to the packaging, Bikini Ready gummies:  tastes great, boots metabolism, and increases energy.  There is a statement claiming that "these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagonoise, treatm, cure or prevent any disease."  Like all other medications and viatmins, it is important to consult with your doctor/physician.

I am currently living at home so I don't have the best diet right now.  Once I move out with my fiance (hubby to be) then I would like to purchase these gummies along with the right diet.  I do find myself lacking energy and most of that comes from lack of sleep (I like to stay up late) and from a very poor diet (my diet lately has consisted of fried and fast food!)  

Overall, I think that the Bikini Ready gummies are a great supplement to add into a healthy diet regimen and I look forward to trying them again in the future!  Thank you +Influenster for allowing me to continue to try such amazing products! ^_^

Peace & Happiness!

~Erika 

Another Influenster Box! The Vitality Box

*I received this box from Influenster for free for testing purposes.*

I received my Influenster Vitality Box about two weeks ago and I can say that I always enjoy what Influenster has to offer. Unexpected items that I have seen, thought about trying or have never heard of before.  This box included various items such as:

• First Degree Advanced Burn Cream (Retails $5.97-$8.99)
• Playtex Sport Fresh Balance tampons (Retail $3.99)
• Elizabeth Arden FLAWLESS FUTURE Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum (Retail $60 for 1.0 fl oz)
• Pure Leaf Iced Tea
• Softlips Cube (Retail $3.49)
• Bikini Ready Energy Gummies (Retail $14.99; select Influenster members received this item).

Overall, I can say that I am completely satisfied with the box.  I have to start using the Elizabeth Arden more, but from the time that I did use it, it was smooth, soft, and gentle on the skin.  I just turned 28 almost two weeks ago so it is time that I started being more thorough with my skin care regimen.  The Bikini Ready Energy gummies were really good.  I only had a sample of two but I could see that going into my dietary regimen (once I begin a good one again lol).  One item that I really love is the Softlips Cube.  I currently have been using the EOS lip balm and I can say that the Softcube is giving EOS a run for their money!  It has shea butter in it and it glides on much smoother than the EOS lip balm.  I tweeted that it felt like butter on my lips and it really does!  I would definitely go to the store to make that purchase once I have used all of it up.  (Shameless plug follow me on Twitter and Instagram @ebanx15) :)

The Pure Leaf tea was very good.  I think I have tried it before but what drew me more to it this time was that I actually read the label and it is fresh brewed tea with no preservatives so its natural.  That let me know that this would be the tea I reached for if I was in the grocery or convenience store.  I haven't had the chance to try the First Degree Burn cream but I did swatch it and its a typical cream that glides on well and absorbs into the skin.  Also I haven't tried the Playtex Sport tampons and I am looking forward to that as I have always been a Tampax girl.  I'm not as active as I was before but I'm looking for the coverage to see if it would be good to use when I am active.  I do work retail so I spend much time walking around and on my feet so that would test the protection as well.  

As always Influenster has YET to let me down!  I enjoy the program very much and I hope I get to continue to receive boxes.  Testing these items becomes the highlight of my day! ^_^

Until next time...

Peace & Happiness :)

~Erika

Pure Silk Shaving Cream Review

* I  received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.    

I can remember a few years back that I used to use Pure Silk shaving cream.  I don't know if it was because it was inexpensive or I liked the thick lather of the cream (I can say that both played a huge role).  I went on to stop using it and tried other brands such as Skintament and EOS Shaving Cream.  I can say that out of the three including Pure Silk, I don't know why I stopped using it!  I was reminded of how thick the cream was and how easy it applied.  I like the thickness of the cream because it makes me feel that I am really getting rid of all the hairs on my body.  Also, one day I was browsing through Dollar Tree and I saw that they sold Pure Silk products.  What?!?!  #WINNING!  I can grab two cans to go for $2 and be on my merry way.  When I saw that I was finally SOLD for sure to use Pure Silk as my primary shaving cream.

Recently, I have used the cream twice since I received it from Influenster.  Again it is thick so I felt like I was getting twice the product.  The smell is good but that isn't one of my requirements to have. When I shave I literally only have to do one pass to feel like I have a clean shave.  But for my benefit I do two passes.  Not much to clean up and viola!  You are done.

I would highly recommend the product for the price and also for the usage.  #PureSilk

Peace & Happiness :)

~Erika