Review: Kroger's Private Section line of foods

I signed up as a Bzz Agent with www.bzzagent.com. As an agent, they send me samples of different products to try. In return, I write reviews, share coupons and tell friends about the products. I'm a huge fan of Kroger's Private Section line of gourmet foods. It delivers on its promise to be gourmet. I've tried many products in the line before (desserts, appetizers, pizza) and this time we've had the privilege of sampling the pasta sauce, cheese, crackers and olives. I let my children assist me in selecting the pasta sauce and we went with the garlic sauce. We loved it! I make all my pasta sauce from scratch so I was not so sure this would beat my sauce, but it is just as good and so much easier than cooking for a couple of hours. We loved the crackers as part of our appetizers over Thanksgiving. All in all, I'm not surprised. I had high expectations for everything since I'v used it before and been so happy. Kroger saves the day again!

Bzzagent review: Glade Expressions kits

I signed up as a Bzz Agent with www.bzzagent.com. As an agent, they send me samples of different products to try. In return, I write reviews, share coupons and tell friends about the products. The oil diffuser is great. I tried the pineapple mango scent for my kitchen. It was inviting without being over powering. I gave it only 4 stars because after a couple of days I didnt' notice it any more. I don't know if it ran out of oil that fast of if I just got used to it. I tried the lavendar scent mister spray. This I did not like as much. The smell was way too strong for my liking. I wanted delicate lavender, not explode in your face lavender. My kids got a hold of it too and sprayed it with enthusiasm. I might like it better in moderation. I might try a different scent too, lavender will be out for a while.

Bzzagent review: Unreal candy bar

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We tried the Unreal candy version of the M&Ms. I had them with my children, who could live life alone on M&M's. They loved them. I thought they were fine, but didn't quite taste like what I was expecting. They had a slightly different flavor. I felt better giving them to my children though, knowing that they don't have any extra sugars, artifical colors, etc. I prefer to give them things as natural as possible. I'm going to watch for these to go on sale and get more of them for our special treats.

Bzzagent review: Covergirl + Olay Foundation and Powder

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I'm happy to report that I really like the 2 in 1 foundation. I was a little leary to try it. I've used department store foundation for years because my skin is so fair I've had a hard time finding anything in store that matches. I wasn't so sure that this would work. However, I actually love it! It is smooth and creamy, easy to blend. I also like that it is not heavy. I always opt for a light foundation and this really fits the bill. I also love that it is a fraction of the cost of what I normally spend. I have a winner! I'm not as big as a fan of the pressed powder. It is okay, just not my favorite. I prefer loose powder. Also the little applicator that came with it is quite cheap. The case is so nice the applicator just seems flimsy, not much to hold onto and not all that soft either. I've been using my powder brush to apply the powder and like that better. All in all, I'm very happy. I'm not sure I would have ever tried the foundation without this campaign, and I'm very glad that I did. Thanks!

Family update

It has been forever since I've written anything other than reviews I know. Right now we're excitedly anticipating the arrival of baby #4. She is due to come May 4, but like Rachel, wants to come and play already. Friday I'll be 30 weeks and I'm hoping and praying we can make it another 8 weeks before her debut. My doctor is doing everything he can to keep her put, short of putting me in the hospital (something I really appreciate). I've been getting weekly injections and taking a daily muscle relaxer to try and lessen the contractions. My last injection is April 12, so we'll see how long she waits to come after that.

We've decided to name her Evelyn Mae. That was the name we'd chosen for Connor if he was a girl so the moment we found out #4 was a girl, her name was chosen. I keep asking everyone if we're really sure, and they insist we are. So I guess it is a go. Evelyn was my Grandma Mason's middle name and Mae was my great-grandmother's middle name. Glen had no idea that Mae was a name also in my family when he chose it. He thinks that April should have a Mae, so now we will.

We couldn't be more excited. Glen brought down the bin of newborn baby girl clothes from the attic. Kate and Rachel loved going through them and seeing how little they were and looking at their cute clothes. It will be fun to dress this one in their clothes. It is crazy to me how time flies and how grown up my three already are.

Kate and Rachel are loving thinking about genetics and how Evie will fit in to our family. Will she have curly hair or straight hair? Will it be brown or blond? Blue eyes or brown? Will she have dimples or not? Since Kate, Rachel, and Connor are so different it will be interesting to see. She is already extremely active like Kate and determined to come early like Rachel.

Connor turned 3 a week and a half ago and was miles past excited. He's been waiting for months for his "urtday" to finally come. To him, having a birthday means opening presents. So when anyone asked him about his birthday he pointed to his presents on the mantle and said "there's my urtday right there." Since Connor is not a fan of cake (another Mason trait), we had yummy brownies and ice cream to celebrate. After 2 years of making cakes and his refusal to eat them, I learned.

Review: Kroger's Comforts baby line

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I received a awesome box of products from Kroger's Comfort's for Baby line, including baby wipes and sippy cups. Connor was thrilled with the cups and could hardly stand for me to wash it before he used it. I'm excited about the wipes, they're comparable to Huggies, which are my favorite wipes. When at the store, I was surprised at how many products are included in the Comfort line, diapers, wipes, feeding utencils, food, snacks, potty training pants, etc. I have a couple of coupons to share if anyone would like to try it out. I often think that with a great sale and a coupon you can usually get national brands at a better price, but a coupon on a store brand is also a great deal. I haven't tried out the diapers yet, won't be too long though!