Sample Source

I recently signed up to receive free sample from Sample Source.

The web site is: www.samplesource.com

This is a first time for me so I was excited to get started and see what it is all about. This is another site that is similar to other sites where you sign up to get samples then complete a review about the products you tried. The difference with Sample Source is that samples are only offered Spring, Summer and Fall. You get much more than you would in other sample boxes but they are only offered a few times a year too.

This is my box of samples that I received for free in the Spring box:

Not too bad for my first box! 10 samples!

Now I just need to wait for my email to complete my survey about my product experience. Nice that they give you plenty of time to try you samples out and then do the review.

All right I'm now posting an update.

I just got my email to review my samples the other day and I found it to be really easy to do this. I just clicked on the link from Sample Source and it took me right to the review page. It was really easy to give my feedback. Just click through each one and I was able to leave my feedback. Some samples came with more than one product like a shampoo and conditioner package, so you have to make sure you are leaving feedback on each of these items seperately. Overall, this was a really good expereice and I look forward to the next sample opportunity from Sample Source!

o.b. PRO Comfort Regular Tampons

I got my samples from o.b. for the PRO Comfort Regular tampons and I was excited to have the opportunity to test out this brand. I received 3 boxes of 18 count regular tampons and 3 carrying cases to put the tampons in.

I am not a o.b. user, I typically buy tampons that come with an applicator. Since I always used other tampons, I had to really learn how to use these.
I did not have success at first, the tampon did not stay in and fell out. I was really used to using an applicator, but I was willing to keep trying these out. I know that they are so much better for the environment, being applicator free. I kept at it and ended up finding that they work really well.
I had to replace them more frequently than my brand of tampons just because I was having a heavier flow at the beginning of my period and did not have a super absorbency, just the regular tampon.
I think if I had a variety pack, they would of worked out fine for my entire period. I did find these to work out quite well on my lighter days. They were comfortable and eventually easy to use, (after I wasted a few getting the hang of them).

I do like the fact that there is less waste with this product. They are smaller so there is no applicator or big box and packages to end up in the landfill. They fit nicely in your pocket, purse, desk drawer or really anywhere. They are so small that they are really discrete to carry around.

I would definitely use these again since they were really effective and kept me from having any problems when I had my period.

I found the carrying case fits nicely into a pocket.  I didn't have to worry about bulky tampons falling 

out when I was walking around the office.

I kept my o.b. Tampons tucked away in my desk drawer at work. 

They are small, so it is easy to fit them into my drawer.

This post was sponsored by the o.b.® brand as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap.
I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

PINCHme

I got two sample boxes from PINCHme this month filled with lots of good stuff.
If you've never been to pinch me.com I encourage you to do so. This is a site were you answer a series of questions and they match you up with the samples that will be best for you to test. This site is really simple. Once you receive your samples, you fill out the short survey about each product.

So far, I have gotten to try out lots of samples that I would not of normally tried on my own. The sizes of these can vary, they are typically one time use samples but sometimes you get lucky and get a bigger sized sample to try. You also get some coupons with allot of these samples, another added bonus. Each month an new assortment of samples are available if you qualify. I have had some month were I get nothing, but this month I got 2 boxes!

Here is my sample boxes from the month of May:

I found that the mud mask was a great sample in my first box this month by Shea Moisture. 

It felt great on.

And popcorn, yum with the Skinny Pop!

The Garnier Whole Blends sample was my favorite in this box!

Nice sized and got multiple uses out of it.

And the last thing, don't forget to give a shout out to PINCHme after you are done trying out these great products using the has tag #PINCHmeFreeSample 

Centrum VitaMints

I will be getting the chance to try the  Centrum VitaMints out soon from an offer at Smiley360.
They are now available in new flavors. (Wintergreen and Raspberry) 

Here is a little info from Centrum about the new product.

 a refreshing and cool new way to get your vitamins! VitaMints are adult multivitamins packed with a refreshing mint flavor you can take with or without food or water. Smooth, not chalky. And with no vitamin aftertaste! Now available in NEW Wintergreen and Raspberry flavors!

Take 2 Centrum VitaMints daily to give your body essential vitamins and minerals that support your energy, immune system, metabolism, and overall well-being.

Check out more info at the posted link:

http://h5.sml360.com/-/213of

I received my free samples of Centrum VitaMints from Smiley360.

3 samples of Wintergreen

3 Samples of Raspberry

I am a daily vitamin taker so I was excited to have the opportunity to test out this product.
Up until I got the VitaMints, I had been taking daily gummy vitamins and had used the typical pill form prior to that.
I have never tried the chewable multivitamins before so this was a first for me.
I definitely preferred the Wintergreen over the Raspberry flavor.  (Which is odd for me, I usually go with the fruity flavored options.)
I like the cool, fresh flavor of the Wintergreen. I found the Raspberry was actually too sweet for me.
The VitaMints are super easy to take, just take 2 and chew. (Doesn't get any easier than that!)
And I  definitely prefer the chewable over a typical vitamin that you swallow as they are very easy to eat.
I also like that I did not have any effects after eating these. I often find that I will sometime experience an upset stomach after taking vitamins. These were really great for this reason alone!  I would definitely recommend trying these especially if you are a person that does not like swallowing pills. The Centrum VitaMints are a much better alternative.

*I received my free samples of Centrum VitaMints from Smiley360 for my honest opinion.

Johnsonville Grillers

I love the Cheddar Cheese
Johnsonville Grillers. They are so delicious! Adding cheese to something I already love (brats), that makes a winning combination. My entire family absolutely loved them! They were so easy to cook on the grill. We have been long time fans of brats so having them in the patty form was just the next best thing to try. It is nice to be able to change it up and eat it in a patty instead of the sausage variety, makes it intersting and fun. (This is also important for a family with kids, they get tired of the same thing all the time). I loved the way these smelled on the grill. There is nothing like the smell of a brat cooking on the grill. These even make a good meal for leftovers. They are super easy to reheat and they keep their delicious flavor. Thanks for letting me take part of this program!

*This post was sponsored by Johnsonville Sausage as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

serve them with baked beans

grilling them up

Clairol Nice 'N Easy

I got the opportunity to try Clairol Nice 'N Easy hair color through BzzAgent.
The color that I chose was 5G Natural Medium Golden Brown. I initally chose this color because it is now spring and I wanted to go lighter from my darker shade of winter brown.

This sample could not of shown up at a more perfect time. My roots were reveling gray hair by the gazllions! I needed to color my hair right away. I found that the instructions were really easy to follow with this. All I needed to do was mix the two containters together and then shake until they were fully mixed. The applicator bottle was super easy to use. Applying the hair color to my hair was an easy process. The color went on really nice and I found that I had enough in the bottle for my medium length hair. (I often find that I do not have enough product with other hair coloring kits).

One thing that I did not like about this product is that the fumes were very strong, (you definetlly need to use this in a well ventilated area). I do realize that this is often the case with hair dyes, but I think it is something that can be improved upon. I also found that the color did turn out darker than what I was expecting. My roots did end up lighter. (I think this was because they were so gray compared to my darker hair).

*I received the product for free from Clairol for my honest review.

Here is my box of Clairol Nice 'N Easy.

After coloring my hair (all the grays are gone!)

Before coloring my hair, (looking ratty)

Free & Clear Baby Wipes

Alright, 
I was suposed to get the opporutuninty to try Seventh Generation Free & Clear Wipes,

But I never received my package in the mail to test them out. I contacted customer service on this and they said they do not resend out replacements for the mission.

I think we would of been a good test family since we have a little bum in the house that also has sensitivity issues and could really value from this product testing opportunity.

With that being said, here is the company's information on the product:
deliver the clean you need with the gentle care your baby's skin deserves. Free from fragrances, parabens, phthalates, alcohol and dyes, these wipes are also good for hands and faces and hands that go on faces (and in mouths)!
The free testing opportuninty would of inclueded:
1 trial 2-pack of Free & Clear Baby Wipes 

I cannot share my option on this product since I did not get the chance to test it but I definitely want to try it out!