The Original Dish Drying Mat

In my Influenster Naturals VoxBox 2012 I received a great and handy item to have in my kitchen. What was this item? Well it was The Original Dish Drying Mat. This Original line is sold exclusively at Bed Bath and Beyond it retails for $4.99 the size I received was 16"X18". This is a great product it is the newest solution for drying hand-washed dishes, pots & pans, this super-absorbent microfiber dish drying mat protects the counter top & cushions delicate dishes and glassware. It is also fast drying and machine washable. Plus, did I mention it has a handy fabric loop to hang the mat while not in use and/or also can be used to air dry it.

It is made with a unique laminated design which combines a new, thicker layer of foam between two layers of high quality, super absorbent microfiber. This mat also holds more than 4 times its weigh in water. It folds and stores easily. It also has multiple uses you can use it underneath your dish drying rack in place of the drain board. You can place it underneath you appliances (mixer, blender, toaster, etc.) to protect your counter top from scratches and scuffs.

Here is The Original Dish Drying Mat in action. I use it daily to dry several glasses used daily and also to quick dry my cat's food bowls. Also my cats think that sometimes this is a comfy place to rest.
If you want to know more about this product or see what other wonderful products they carry then here is their site http://www.the-original-co.com go and check them out.

I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

This is a short review on a new product that I received from Influenster and Quaker. It is the Quaker soft baked oatmeal cookie. This was in the flavor raisin. It is made with whole grain Quaker oats.

This cookie was super soft and delicious. It tasted as it was baked homemade and right out the oven. I have never liked cookies with raisins in them but, my husband does so he was the official taste tester of this cookie. He gave me his truthful opinion on this cookie. We will be purchasing more. I will look to see if there is another flavor in this soft baked line for me to try. He liked the taste and texture as of this cookie. See my husband rarely eats and likes any soft cookies. He likes the traditional hard cookies. So both he and I were surprised when he liked this soft cookie. It was a winner.

These cookies come as a box of 6 for a suggested retail of $2.69. They are available at most major retailers. The cookies are made with wholesome Quaker oats and delicious raisins. You will never tell they came from a box. These provide a great source of fiber and contain 6 grams of fat per total serving. I received this product complimentary for testing and review from Influenster. If you would like to know more about Influenster please visit www.influenster.com

ImPress Press on Manicure

I haven't used press on nails since I was like 17. I liked the way they made me feel and that they didn't damage my natural nails. Well when I was given the chance to try these out in my Influenster Mom VoxBox I was a little apprehensive to try them. I had a friend who tried some press on nails back in May for her birthday. Well while the nails were cute and the pattern was awesome. The nails didn't stay on through dinner. So she had to pop them off. That was a waste.

Well these aren't those kind nails. These are so much better than the ones my friend used. Way better. I put these nails on Saturday and they have held up and then some. It is now day 3 and they are still on. These have gone through cooking, cleaning, typing, showering, hair washing, and multiple other domestic chores. Especially lots of hand washing. These have not budged at all and all 10 are still on.

These nails come in a pack of 24 nail covers in 12 sizes so the odds of finding a size that fits the nail bed are better. This manicure took me all of 10 minutes which included finding the right size for each nail and applying. Which is very simple you have to just make sure you nails are dry and clean with no polish on. Then you use the supplied prep pad to clean your nails just to make sure there is no oil or any other stuff on them. Its that easy then peel off the tab making sure the tabbed part goes facing your nail bed. Then just lightly press and boom they are on and here to stay. I started with my pinkies then did my thumbs last. The nails also have small numbers on the bottom of the nail tip so that way you can remember which nail goes on which finger. These nails keep their shine and with no drying time your off and ready to go out. I wore these to a dinner on Sunday and on Monday as well. They also last up to a week and are easy to remove when the time comes with no damage to your natural nails unlike acrylics.

The only drawback was that some of the nails didn't cover the whole sides of my nail. That was alright because no one would really notice. The color I got was 060 Stiletto which at first looked like to dark of a color for me but, in the end it was a great color. There is a choice of 36 colors and patterns. These nails can be found at you local Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and Kmart's. These retail for $5.99-$7.99. If you want more information and a coupon please visit www.impressmanicure.com . I received this product complimentary to test from ImPress and Influenster for the Mom VoxBox.

June Influenster Mom VoxBox 2012

I received my first Voxbox from Influenster. I was delighted to one of the lucky chosen few to get this box. Influenster sends packages to qualifying participants who receive badges on their site. They don't do monthly boxes, but every couple of months they try to put together different themed boxes. What you do is go to their site and sign up with them and open badges based on your interests and lifestyle. As they get closer on getting a box together, they will select all the people who best fit the items going into the box. You are not guaranteed a box, but they will try their best to make sure that everyone gets an opportunity to try one at some point. Inside the box you will typically find about 5 products. Some will be full-sized and others sample sized.

All products are sent out to you complimentary for testing purposes. In return all you have to do is just be open and honest about the products you receive. Also you need to let others know about your experiences while using each of these products. This can be done through blogging and/or a video response. If you would like to know more about this please visit www.influenster.com

Now on to the box. The box for June is the Mom VoxBox. Enclosed are fun products that I have been selected to test, evaluate, and recommend.

       Here is what was in my June Mom VoxBox. 

   This was how the box came packaged.

Here is what was inside my box. Ivory Bar Soap which is 99.44% pure - so pure it floats! With no heavy dyes or perfumes, this product offers a simple, yet effective clean for the entire family at a competive price. Great as a face wash, laundry soap ( you chip the soap flakes into the washer) and hand washing soap for delicate clothing. Retail $4.27 for a 10 pack of bath size bars. Sample Value $.43

DenTek Comfort Clean & Fun Flossers these flossers make flossing fun and are designed to encourage healthy oral hygiene at a young age, while Comfort Clean will help you to floss effortlessly & comfortably. Retail $1.99-$2.99 for full packs. Sample Value $.12 for the Comfort Clean & $.18 for the Fun Flossers both are a 3 pack.

Stash Tea Superfruits Tea Sampler which features Mangosteen, Goji Berry and Pomegranate Raspberry, Acai Berry, Yumberry Blackcurrant and Blueberry, included are instructions on how to make this tea iced as well as some Nektar Natural Honey Crystals to use as a natural sweetener. This is a full-sized box with 18 tea bags Retail & Sample Value $3.50 not including the Nektar packets.

Quaker Soft Baked Cookie in Oatmeal Raisin. Quaker's chewy, soft baked cookie in a family-favorite flavor. With wholesome Quaker Oats, you'll never guess that these weren't baked in the kitchen by you. Retail $2.69 for a box of 6. Sample Value $.45

ImPress Press-on Manicure by Broadway Nails featuring advanced nail technology, now you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds. Simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There is no drying time, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week. Available in 36 colors and patterns. I got the color Stiletto. Retail $5.99 to $7.99 depending on area. Sample Value $7.99

Lastly is an item that was not in every box this was stated on the card enclosed based on demographics, select Influensters will receive. So the extra item I received was The Original Dish Drying Mat this mat is the new solution for drying hand-washed dishes, pots & pans, this super-absorbent dish drying mat protects your countertop and cushions delicate dishes and stemware. It holds 4 times its weight in water. Machine washable and highly durable. Folds and stores easily. This is sold exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Retail & Sample Value $4.99

I was very happy to get this box and I hope to be chosen for any future boxes. So after you get your box in you need to go to their site log in and check in your VoxBox. Then they will contact you with additional instructions and a reminder about your post-experience survey.

**** Disclaimer: I received each product complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster. These products were sent to me to review and to give my honest opinion on them. I was in no way paid for this review or post. All opinions are honest and my own. ****