Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths

Flushable wipes are not just for toddlers or those potty training any more. These things come in handy for older kids as well as adults. Sometimes toilet paper just doesn't cut it and we need something that will make us feel cleaner and fresher.
Cottonelle's fresh care flushable cleansing cloths do just that. They are thick enough to not fall apart as you wipe but thin enough to break down as a flushable wipe would.
What I liked about them: Of course I love that they were flushable. Just use and flush(no messing with smelly trash--sorry to be grossly blunt). Even though my kids are no longer potty training toddlers, with special needs kids there can be bathroom issues. So these Cottonelle cleansing cloths are convenient and easy for them to use. The scent was not overwhelming and didn't irritate.
What I didn't like about them: The dispenser was an upright(see pic above); there were several times the wipes didn't come out and I would have to open the dispenser and manually push through. This made it very inconvenient especially for my kids. I am not saying this cannot happen with regular wipe dispensers but it does seem to happen less in my personal experience. I also received a Kroger coupon to try Cottonelle toilet tissue for free; but had to go to several Krogers before I found it. Other than the inconvenience both tissue and cleansing cloths were a great experience for our family.

*This product along with coupons was given to me from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review.
    

Private Selection: Great American Summer

I shop at Krogers and definitely purchase Private Selection brand items. I had the opportunity to sample the following: Angus beef, artisan bread, preserves, rubs, dark amber maple syrup and panko bread crumbs.
Each was delicious as expected and affordable. The only complaint was the artisan bread; I personally would not describe it as artisan. It was dry and nothing special in taste. I also thought the price was a little high for the quality of the bread. On another note, I had to drive around to several Krogers before I found all the products.
Overall, I was not disappointed with the quality and affordability of each Private Selection product.
My family enjoyed the Angus roast and the preserves on the bread(which made it more tolerable). My daughter ate her waffles with the syrup(which we already purchase on a regular basis), and the rub and panko crumbs were an added benefit to our sides.
Check these and other Private Selections out at your nearby Krogers and other affiliated stores.

*I received these free coupon items and additional coupons from BzzAgent.

Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamin Chews

I was excited to try these; mainly because they were chewable. I hate swallowing pills and always envied the kids gummy bear vitamins. So when I saw Centrum had adult vitamin chewables I was elated.
I tried the grape flavor and had to take only 2 that were about the size of a small gumball. They were easy to chew and at first tasted pretty good. When I reached the center there was a sharp sour taste then some kind of nasty after taste. Needless to say even though they are convenient to take, the taste was appalling to me.
I don't recommend these for the flavor but if you have a really hard time swallowing these would be great, if you don't mind the gross after taste.
Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamin Chews

* A free sample was sent to me by Smiley 360 in exchange for my honest review

Ivory 2-in1 Hair and Body

 



Wouldn't it be easier if you could have a shampoo and body wash all in one bottle? Wouldn't it be easier if it could be used by your entire family? Wouldn't it be nice if it was an affordable brand? Well, I found it..... Ivory 2-in-1 Hair and Body is the perfect solution for any family trying to get an easy, effective and affordable product for the entire family. Not only can it be used by the entire family but it cleans your hair and body at the same time.

We used this product on our family of six ranging from ages 7-40. I know at my age it is very important for me to find a product that wont dry my hair out, my teenage daughter needs one that wont leave it feeling greasy, and my youngest with allergies needs a product with no dyes or heavy perfumes.  My family was very pleased with this product. It was easier to use, saved space in the shower and was most definitely cost effective to use only one bottle for the entire family.   Ivory 2-in-1 Hair and Body  is a definite product we will be buying in the near future.

 

*This product was sent to me by Influenster in exchange for my honest review.

Children's Claritin Allergy

Yes we are a family that suffers from allergies. My husband and 2 of my children have problems with this every year. Because my 7 year old has asthma related allergies I did not want to stop his regular medication to try Children's Claritin Allergy out. So my 13yr old gave it a go. She loved the fact that  Children's Claritin Allergy is chewable(she still doesn't like taking tablets) and the grape flavor was delicious. My daughter's allergies always include runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Children's Claritin Allergy relieves these symptoms including itching of the nose and throat. It is appropriate for children age 2 up to adults, and is for indoor and outdoor allergies.

My favorite feature is the non-drowsy and 24 hour relief. Children should never take anything that makes them drowsy(in my opinion...they don't function well doped up). I don't know about the rest of you, but I can never remember to take any medication on time...so I love that this is just 1-2 tablets (depending on age) only 1 time a day.

It worked well for my daughter and relieved her allergies....although I wouldn't say it provided a total of 24 hours of relief for her.  

 

*I received a sample box of Children's Claritin Allergy and coupons from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

 

 

Kroger Spring Dinners

I was able to receive free coupons for an entire Kroger's Dinner. It included Kroger's cake mix, rich and creamy icing, crescent rolls, mashed potatoes and pork tenderloin.
Lets start with the pork. I used a recipe I received from my Aunt. Put pork tenderloin in crock pot, pour 1 can of coke over it. Let it cook on high 4-5 hours. Add Kroger's BBQ sauce and shred pork last 1/2 hour. It turned out gorgeous. Very juicy and delicious. The pork was not fatty or tough.
The rolls and mashed potatoes were a wonderful addition to the pork. I saw no difference between the Kroger brand and the pricier name brand.
I have always enjoyed Kroger cake mixes; so it was no surprise that I liked this one. Their cakes are always so rich and buttery and the icing was sweet and creamy.
My family enjoyed our Sunday dinner and we plan to definitely purchase these items again.

*I received free coupons for these items from Bzzagent in exchange for my honest review.

New Products from Quaker

 

 

I had the opportunity to try 3 of Quakers new products: Perfect Portions instant oatmeal, Big Chewy bars and Quaker Chocolate Chip Cookies.

 

Perfect Portions instant oatmeal- I have always loved Quaker oatmeal. I remember eating from those instant packages as a kid. I loved the multi flavor packs, because I could have something different every day. Quaker did not disappoint me. The taste of their perfect portions were the same great Quaker  taste I have come to love.

 

Big Chewy bars- What can I say but LOVED THEM. The texture was wonderful, so soft and chewy that my daughter(who has braces) could eat them with no trouble. The drizzle of milk chocolate across the top was an added bonus. These made great on the go snacks for my busy family of 6.

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies- These were my least favorite. Although they had a wonderful taste, the texture seemed grainy. The cookie was a little hard and dry and fell apart just trying to get them out of the package.(and if you have kids like mine...broken cookies are not acceptable) 

 

Overall wonderful new additions to Quaker and they can be found in your local stores.

 

*I received these products from Quaker through BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review.