Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Chocolate

Oh. My. God.  I'm not a chocolate person by any stretch of the imagination, but this stuff is *good*,  As I continue my journey of discovery through the LoveBox I received from www.influenster.com, I come across a Gharardelli Gourmet Milk Chocolate bar....wow!

It is sooooo rich and creamy!  It absolutely just melts in your mouth, and isn't overwhelming sweet.  A girl could get used to this!  They have 3 flavors in the collection - Milk Creamy Devotion (which I received), Gourmet Milk Sea Salt Escape (sea salt and roasted almonds) and Gourmet Milk Coconut Rendezvous (toasted coconut flakes).  Since my LoveBox includes a copuon for $1 off 2 chocolate bars, I have a feeling I'll be trying the other flavors very soon!

You can find Ghirardelli products at Target,Walmart, Safeway, Ralphs and Stop & Shop.  Soon, you'll also be able to find them at Walgreens, HEB, Publix, A&P and Shoprite.  Aand if you don't have any of these retailers in your area, visit www.ghirardelli.com

Truvía® natural sweetener Product Review

I'm on a product testing roll today - so excited that my LoveBox from http://www.influenster.com/ has finally arrived!  Next up is Truvia - a natural, zero calorie sweetener.

I'm intrigued by this - apparently, it's made from the leaves of a stevia plant (I have no idea what that is!) - one packet is the equvilant of two teaspoons of sugar.  The texture is more like that of real sugar than other artificial sweeteners - which I like.  It seems like it's sweeter than Splenda (which I normally use) - I only used half a packet in my Stash Lemon Ginger tea - a little bit seems to go a long way!

If this sounds like something you'd want to try, you can find Truvia nationwide at mass retailers.  For info, recipes and tips, visit www. truvia.com

Stash Herbal Tea Sampler

The wait is over - my LoveBox from Influenster.com arrived today!  If you aren't familiar with http://www.influenster.com/, I strongly urge you to check them out and sign up - Influensters periodically receive free themed boxes of products to try that mach their lifestyle and interests..com

Since today is such a cold and rainy day, I figured it was a good time to sample some of the Stash Herbal Tea I received - the box contained 18 teabags (9 flavors, 2 bags of each).  Disclaimer - not a *huge* tea drinker.  I mean, we do drink a lot of iced tea down here in TX, but not so much on the hot stuff.....but I'm going to give this a whirl - the flavors sound *amazing*:
Acai Berry
Blueberry Superfruit
Chamomile
Cinnamon Apple Chamomile
Licorice Spice
Mango Passion fruit
Peppermint
Lemon Ginger
Wild Raspberry Hibiscus

Right now, I'm drinking the lemon ginger....and it smells and tastes fantastic!  The only flavor that I probably won't like/try is licorice spice - not a big licorice fan.

Most of these flavors would be excellent hot or iced.  It this product sounds like your cup of tea (terrible pun, I know - but I couldn't resist!) you can purchase Stash Herbal Tea at grocery stores, coffee shops mass retailers or online at http://www.stashtea.com/

Anticipation!

My LoveBox hasn't arrived yet, but other Influensters have begun receiving theirs -check out this update from the Influenster website:

KISS NAIL DRESS - ULTIMATE NAIL FASHION

 Fashion design that sticks, and lasts up to 10 days. On in minutes, off in seconds without remover, it fits all nails – tips and toes. Kiss Nail Dress is a sticker, and is applied in a similar fashion to polish strips. Some even have 3-dimensional jewels or designs that make them unique. You can mix and match patterns for a fun look!

GHIRARDELLI - GOURMET MILK CHOCOLATE CREAMY DEVOTION BAR

The decadently rich and creamy 32% cacao milk chocolate in Creamy Devotion™ delivers an epicurean chocolate experience. Experience a moment of timeless pleasure with all natural Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk™ chocolate.

GILETTE - VENUS & OLAY RAZOR

 Designed with a love for smooth legs and a passion for skin care, the Venus & Olay razor is a match made in skin heaven. Olay Moisture Bars release skin conditioners to help lock in moisture and boost your shave* while 5 blades get Venus close.

STASH - HERBAL TEA SAMPLER

Stash begins with simply excellent tea leaves from the world's premier tea gardens and all natural botanical ingredients gathered from around the world. Meticulous blending and tasting of every tea ensures you will enjoy full flavor in every cup. Stash Caffeine Free Herbal Tea Sampler features nine flavors of delectable teas: Acai Berry - Blueberry Superfruit - Cinnamon Apple Chamomile - Lemon Ginger - Licorice Spice - Mango Passionfruit - Peppermint and Wild Raspberry Hibiscus.

TRUVIA - NATURAL SWEETENER

Truvia sweetener comes from nature: Rebiana comes from the sweet leaf of the stevia plant, native to South Amercia. Dried stevia leaves are steeped in water, similar to making tea. This unlocks the best tasting part of the leaf which is then purified to provide a calorie-free sweet taste. Truvia natural sweetener is refreshingly uncomplicated. Sprinkle it on your grapefruit. Spoon it in your coffee. It won't end up on your conscience or your thighs. One packet of Truvia natural sweetener provides the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar.



















Can't wait to start testing - stay tuned!

Another opportunity from Influenster?!?

Haven't even received my LoveBox yet (shipping delays due to severe weather in the mid-west) and I've already been pre-selected for another opportunity!  This one sounds more like the chance to try a single product, as opposed to a themed box - either way, I'm excited!  This is what the email invitation said:

"We are contacting you because you have been pre-selected to try a brand new household product!  If you have interest in testing this complimentary product before it hits the shelves, please click on the link below and answer a few questions on your current household routine.

Members who officially qualify for this program will be notified by March 12th. And as a bonus, those who get selected to test this brand new product will also be able to increase their chances to participate in our upcoming Mom VoxBox program"

Based on the survey questions, it sounds like the product will be some kind of dish soap (most of the questions asked about dish washing habits - how often do you wash dishes by hand, what dish soap do you currently use, how often do you keep your sponge, etc)

We'll see if I get selected.....though I'm pretty sure my participation isn't going to increase my chances of getting a MomBox, since I don't have any kids!