www.influenster.com

I've been a member of this website for a few years now.  I really like that you can log on, rate products you like or not like... and get rewarded for it!  I've received lots of cool things to try out and talk about.  My favorite part is getting to test beauty products through the VoxBoxes.

I've found that New York Color make-up products are cheap, and really good!  I wouldn't have known to even give the brand a second glance in the stores, but because of influenster, I was able to test their products and find them to work really well.

Want to try it for yourself?  Check it out: www.influenster.com

Suave 24 Hour Protection Invisible Solid Deoderant

I absolutely love the scent of this deodorant!  I like that it goes on softly and smooth... it doesn't get all over your clothes and the scent lasts all day!  Seriously.  The only downside is that the small size is truly small... but the price is right!  Gotta love that :)

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

Introducing imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPRESS is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPRESS, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

TIGGS' TAKE:
I grew up with the understanding that press-on nail kits were cheap and didn't last a day.  Not true anymore!  Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure has mastered the art of "fake" nails that last!!

I am an administrative assistant so my day mostly involved typing which means my nails must be kept short so I don't get them caught up between the keys.  The imPRESS nail kit that I received complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster, allowed me to choose the proper size and then I did a little filing and voila!  Perfect!

I must admit I was skeptical that they'd last but even after a few showers and days at work, they were still perfect!  Now I know that if I'm going somewhere super special and I don't have time to do my nails, I can pick up a pack at CVS and have my nails done by the time I get to the event!  Peel and stick...NAILED IT!

I'd give this product:

A for longevity wearing

B: for sizes available (I have long nail beds and wide thumbnails so it made it challenging to fit them perfectly)

A for price

OVERALL: B+/A- :)

Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes

Ermergerd.  I just got my hands on this Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes S'mores (complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster) and it was really good!Normally, I don't buy these kinds of things but because of the size, I would totally get this again.  I really liked the way the cake stayed fluffy on the inside, not dried out like some snack cakes can get...and it's no doubt because of the hershey's chocolate coating.  You should totally try one!!

Kandy Bar Kakes are the best of both worlds. Light and fluffy chocolate enrobed cakes come in a unique kandy bar shape with a delicious créme filling made with your favorite candy flavors. Available in S'mores, Peppermint, and Peanut Butter flavor.

Available at grocery and convenience stores across America. 

My Ferrero Rocher USA Golden Gifting Moment

I had such a flipping long day at work today.  Not because of anything stressful or mundane.  No, I just didn't get to sleep until 5 freaking 30AM.  That left me with about three good hours of sleep before work.  My alarm went off and I begrudgingly got up, showered, and somehow managed to find my way to the college... by 10:00AM was in my office.  I still don't recall how or what I did to make that all happen.

Lunchtime involved some festive merriment in the way of singing carols around our newest baby grand that was donated to the college by a sweet elderly couple.  A good time was had by all.  My bestie forced me to get in the car and sludge my way into the hall.  I propped myself up against the wall in the corner so I wouldn't pass out from sleep deprivation.  I sounded like an old clucky hen that had seen her day in the sun when I was singing.  LOL!!

Once that was over, it was off to a conference call on the other side of campus.  I managed to find the office it was being held in and slumped down into a cushy chair.  That professor's office was filled with every book imaginable and I couldn't help but notice the heat had warmed the room to "toasty".  Between the soft chair and warm atmosphere, I'm amazed I didn't conk out right there.

A long afternoon back in my office made me decide my brain had gone to mush and so I schlepped out to my car.  Somehow, I managed to stay on the road and made it to my home in one piece.  (Thanks God)

I got up to my front porch and saw a little white package sitting on my neighbor's bench under our mailboxes.  As I squinted, I saw my name and for the life of me, couldn't remember ordering anything online that would've gotten to my house that fast.  That's when I saw that it was from Influenster!  Suddenly, all traces of exhaustion dissipated and I couldn't unlock my door fast enough!  After apologizing to my cat for stepping on his toe for what seems to be the ten millionth time (why he never learns I can't see him in the dark is beyond me), I sat on my couch, turned the light on and began to open the box...

DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH!

I found inside, a beautiful golden box with a bow from Ferrero Rocher USA!  It was a HEAVY little sucker too!  I read the side wrong and thought it said there were only 6 chocolates inside.  Well, the box just begged to be opened so I could sneak a peek.  That's when I realized there were 18 chocolates in there! WHAT??  At this point, I'm wide awake because dude... it's not every day you get to enjoy a complimentary treat of divine hazelnut chocolately goodness from Influenster that IS Ferrero Rocher!!!

Yes.  Yes that is me.  Yes, I have no make-up on.  I'm still impressed I know my name at this point.  In the past 48 hours, I've had under 6 hours of sleep.  That will NOT stop me from enjoying one of my all-time favorite treats before hitting the pillow.  I cannot wait!  I can already taste the many layers of chocolate and hazelnut :) The best is when you get down past the chocolate/crushed hazelnut outer layer and make it into the wafer.  Once you snap your teeth in past the wafer, that's when you're rewarded with the amazing one-of-a-kind hazelnut chocolate creme that melts on your tongue.  Oh and as a parting "thanks", you're left with a whole hazelnut swimming in the creme!  It's amazing how all those layers are so well placed in that one round piece of chocolate!

Thank you, to Influenster, for allowing me to test and review this delicious product!

Thank You, to Ferrero Rocher USA, for helping me get through this marathon-like day!

Apple FTW

If you had told me ten years ago, I'd be an apple addict, I would've laughed you out of the room.  But here I am with not only a MacBook Pro, iPod, iPod shuffle, AirPort, iPad, but also an iPhone.  I love them all!!!

The best part of being an apple owner is the simplicity of the products.  I like that I don't have to think very hard for what I'm looking to do.  When I'm at work, I have to use a PC.  I'm not opposed to them at all, but I do find that things that normally take me 5 minutes at home end up taking me twice as long because of how difficult it is to find what I'm looking to do on the computer.

Pricewise, they're well worth the cost.  Genius support makes "mistakes" not as scary.  I like that they all work well together :)  Heck, I just got a new car and the phone and car are now best friends.  The music from the iPhone plays through the speakers without having to be plugged in which makes me super excited!

The downside?  I'm not the wealthiest person and now I really want that cute little iPad mini.  Dangit!

Twisted!

Love the Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins I got through Influenster.com's Beauty Blogger's VoxBox!

All you do is make a ponytail (no elastic band needed), twist the hair into a bun and twist the pins in from two different angles!  It's so cool how these small little twisted bobby pins hold your hair in perfect place!  

You can try other styles too!