Smells Like Summer (Australian Gold Sunscreen Review)

You know there are certain smells that remind you of specific things? I don't mean that smelling pizza reminds you that you're hungry. I mean how pine trees and cinnamon smell like Christmas. Well Australian Gold Sunscreen smells like summer. It doesn't just smell like sunscreen or plain lotion. It smells like summer. Like beaches and boats and swimming and sunshine and barbecues. I've only ever used Australian Gold products to help me get a tan before, never the opposite, until now. This suncreen is gentle enough to wear on your face and tough enough to wear in the pool. It dries clear and not too oily. It's water resistant (for 80 minutes), and sweat proof too. That last part is my personal opinion. Indiana humidity is no joke and with active kids, I need a product that can hold up to my sweat and theirs. This one is it. Sunscreen is a part of our life in the summer, so why not have one that feels and smells great...
I received a sample of this product to try in exchange for my honest opinion.

#BearNakedGranola... Have You Tried It Yet?

Have you heard of Bear Naked Granola? No. Well, let me tell you, it's a delicious and healthy snack. I personally love the Sea Salt Caramel Apple Crunch. I eat it by itself, but I hear its pretty good to add to yogurt. My kids love to put mix-ins in their yogurt. It's a perfect snack to take on the go with you, anywhere. With real apples and caramel pieces this snack will trick you into forgetting how healthy it is. A 1/4 cup only has 120 calories and 3 grams of protien!


I received a free sample of Bear Naked Granola in exchange for my honest review.

Let's Talk About Pits, Baby

     Let's talk about deodorant. We all use it. We all sweat. I used to not. But now, whew, those days are gone. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a heavy woman or because I'm getting older or what. But I sure sweat now. And it grosses me out. I'm always trying out new scents and brands of deodorants. But I always use the "invisible solid". Ha. Like there really is such a thing. So Naturally when I got the chance to try a new deodorant for FREE, I jumped at it.

     I've never been a fan of the ooey, gooey, messy gel. Scratch that. I hadn't actually tried it, until I got Secret Outlast Completely Clear Gel, free in the mail to try. The first thing I noticed was the refreshing scent. It's fragrant but not overpowering. That's a definite plus. So I clicked the dial a couple of times and applied it to my pits. When I first put it on, I thought ew, ew, ew. No way, this is not for me. BUT as the day went on I noticed a difference. I keep a spare deodorant in my purse because often I have to reapply midday. This day, I didn't have to. Whoa! Huge plus! The next day I dreaded the cold, wet slime going under my pits, but I agreed to try this product and I wasn't stopping after one day. So I gritted my teeth and gasped when the slick, cold gel collided with my skin. Moments later the assault was forgotten and I was feeling fresh as a daisy. And I didn't have to reapply at all that day. In fact I haven't had to reapply midday in the nearly 3 weeks I've been using it. Now I hardly even notice the cold sting of applying it. Maybe because I know it's totally worth it. We haven't even gotten to plus number 3 yet. You won't believe this... NO WHITE MARKS! Yep, that's right. It really is COMPLETELY CLEAR. Go ahead pull out that little black dress, I promise, you will not have to worry about deodorant marks.
     Although Secret claims 48 hour protection, I haven't been quite able to make myself go that long with out showering/applying deodorant. But I can vouch that it works better than my old brand. I will be switching brands. Secret Outlast Completely clear gel is the one for me.
*I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.

Dark Passing Book Review

Dark Passing (The Ella Reynolds Series)

Mary Nelson’s murder shocked the small town of Jackson. The vibrant, young college student disappeared on her way home. A week later her body was found in the trunk of a burning car. No suspects. No evidence. No case. Ella Reynolds’ life had finally turned around. With a new book released, the past safely tucked away, and a burgeoning romance, she begins to live again. Then a plea from a woman whose daughter’s murder remains unsolved ignites Ella’s curiosity—and drags her back into the dark world she fought so desperately to escape. Curiosity turns to obsession as Ella inches closer to the truth—and the murderer begins to claim new victims. Kindle / Nook / Smashwords Follow Liz Schulte Blog / Facebook /Twitter / Goodreads / Newsletter Liz Schulte is having a contest for a "Mystery" Themed Basket Must be 18+ US Resident Ends 1/6/13 @ 11:59PM EST Fill out the form below to Enter a Rafflecopter giveaway Follow the Tour I recieved a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for my review. My thoughts: I enjoyed every second that I spent reading this book. It was my first book about ghosts. And I know it won't be my last. Obviously I don't want to give too much away, but check it out. I'm only sorry that I didn't know it was a sequel when I signed up to review it. It didn't much matter though, I was able to catch up and follow along rather quickly. If I had a five star scale to grade it on. It would get 5 stars!