Glade Expressions - Design for a Lovely Home

 

With the change of seasons I switch up the decor in the house.  We hang a new colored wreath on the front door, change out the table cloth for something that echoes the colors on the trees, and I bake apple pie and pumpkin bread.  Glade has made creating that inviting home a little more fun with their additions to the Glade Expressions line. 

The new design of the Fragrance Mist container is so pretty.  It looks more like a vase than a spray bottle.  I have mine sitting in the living room and I don't feel like I need to find a place to hide it.  I chose the Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice Scent - it really goes with the fall decor in my home.  To spray it you grasp the top of the outer shell and gently squeeze it.  After using it a few times, I find myself thinking of my mother...this container would be ideal for her to use - no funny button to push and nothing to figure out.  The ease of use is wonderful and the apple and spice scent is so nice!

If I would have a complaint with the Fragrance Mist it would be that the scent doesn't linger.  It takes care of those immediate smells that you want to dispel, but once its done, its done. 

That provides a great opening for me to talk about the oil diffuser.  The new container for the oil diffuser is very pretty - it adds to the decor instead of being a problem item that I need to hide.  I chose the bamboo container with the Pineapple and Mangosteen scent.  We have a room that has a "smell" and I put the diffuser in there.  I immediately noticed the pleasant scent that lightly lingers in the air.  The fragrance isn't overwhelming and I haven't found myself avoiding that space because the scent is too strong.  In fact, I was walking down the hall close to the room and did a double take - trying to determine what the nice scent was.  Its great that no plug in is required for this to work, too, and you have 30 days (or so) of great scent.  

I knew I would like the new products from Glade - they are a brand name that I have come to trust and they are good at creating fragrances that I like.  But the addition of great design to this line has won me over.  I hope to find an oil diffuser with the Fuji Apple scent, before fall gets too far gone.  I want that spicy scent to linger in the air.  

Here is a big shout out to BzzAgent - thanks for sharing these great products with me.  Its fun to try new products and tell my friends about them.  I love being a BzzAgent. 

Saving the Day - one meal at a time

 

There is a pleasant surprise in a great new product from Progresso - Recipe Starters.  They come in a variety of great flavors and "styles"- right now there are 5 sauce types.  Not all are strictly Italian or made for chicken or tomato based - anyone could multitask with these ready to go sauces... Creamy Parmesan Basil, Creamy Portabella Mushroom, Creamy Roasted Garlic, Creamy Three Cheese, Fire Roasted Tomato...

The most pleasant part of these Recipe Starters is the fact that most of the ingredients on the label read like a recipe card in my little box on the shelf - cream, Parmesan cheese, flour, basil, butter, salt, sour cream, condensed milk...  I like that.  Knowing what is IN my food brings me joy!
 
Progresso makes it easy to get a great meal pulled together in a pinch - Each can provides a recipe (on the label - no need to hunt online, unless you want to) and its all set up for 4 servings.  Even better, with your smart phone you can scan the QR code on the label and have 30 days of recipes in your hand! 

It takes 2 cans to feed my family, but one can is just right for smaller families, retirees with limited space, folks who are in a hurry to entertain a few friends after work... the options are unlimited.  I suppose you could even take these along camping - a great way to keep a passle of hungry campers happy is gourmet food!

Lest you find yourself worried that you might get tired of these sauces, Progresso has online support - tons of recipe ideas at their website.   I was excited to see that not all of the recipes are the standard "pasta and sauce" (a rut I find myself in) - They have pizza, casseroles, rice dishes, and sandwich ideas.  Your family doesn't need to know you are getting help from Progresso - the variety of ideas will keep them surprised and satisfied. 

When companies hear the cries of home cooks and answer with creative solutions that meet their needs the masses rise up and cheer.  For myself - I know these will be a "go to" as the school year gets busy, the holidays approach, and we have out of town guests.  Progresso's new Recipe Starters will save the day for my family!  Great idea Progresso - I can't wait to try the other flavors!

I have to say thanks to Bzz Agent for connecting me to a free sample and some coupons to try out this great product.  I love being a BzzAgent.

Smoothing the years away - Covergirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2 in 1

 

I recently had another birthday and I have a handful of people who know what number I celebrated...  With each passing year I keep tabs on the fine lines, the smile lines, and the crow's feet... and we have done pretty well so far!  But with this birthday I have begun looking for more ways to keep those lines at bay...

Enter Covergirl Makeup infused with Olay.  BzzAgent has provided me with samples (and coupons!)  of the new COVERGIRL & Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Foundation and COVERGIRL & Olay Pressed Powder.   I will admit to being a little skeptical.  I like great coverage when I want it, but I also like the light feel of a foundation that isn't going to look caked on. 

The foundation is silky smooth, covers and makes my skin look and feel wonderful.  I love it.  It covers the occasional spot of discoloration and has a nice moisturizing quality.  It is very lightweight and easy to put on - the makeup comes in a pump, so no accidental spills, too.  The scent is light and fresh and fades - doesn't clash or stand out.

I have less to say about the powder.  It just isn't my thing.  Initially I really liked it, but I find myself avoiding using it - it cakes on and I feel like it actually makes me look older.  Its just not for me. I did like it when I was feeling a little shiny - it took that right out - but I don't know if it will be part of my regular routine when I am putting on my makeup in the morning.

Overall, though, the foundation is great and I love it.  There are a smattering of shades - making it easy to find one that matches your skin tone - and the texture and scent are wonderful, along with the coverage - lightweight but a good cover for discoloration and the occasional spot!

I love being a BzzAgent and getting the chance to try and talk about products that are on the market!  Thanks BzzAgent!