New Pampers Cruisers....#SagtoSwag

My two year old is still in diapers (don't judge!) We tried potty training when she first turned two but shortly after, we took a vacation to Hawaii and I didn't want to stress about bringing the potty with us, asking if she needs to go, and flying five hours risking wet panties, so we took a break and never picked it back up.

The good news is, we got to try the new Pampers Cruisers thanks to Pampers and Influenster, the new diapers from Pampers, our favorite diapers, that do not sag when wet. Wow, what a great fit! No more saggy butt and saggy pants!

OOOO baby BABY!!

Here's a picture of my little nugget with her new Pampers Cruisers.

*I received a sample from Influenster to try the diapers.

My Influenster #BellaVoxBox

Thanks to Influenster, I got another great box of goodies to try! Here's what came in the #BellaVoxBox

Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara by Kate Moss and Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss

This is a line by Kate Moss, carried by Rimmel. The mascara does exactly what it describes and it does not clump. The lipstick was a little too bold for me but for someone who wants the pinup girl look, this is perfect!

Retail values: $6.99 (mascara) and $5.49 (lipstick)

EcoTools Complexion Collection Mattifying Finish Brush
The brush is designed with specific cuts in the bristles to help control shine and oily skin all day long. I have combination skin (oily t-zones) and this brush helps even out my skintone. The bristles on the brush are soft and EcoTools is a leader in creating eco-conscious products.  earth conscious!
Retail value: $8.99

Not Your Mother's Deja Vu 'Do Style Extender
It is a lightweight hair primer that will block humidity, repel dirt, and oil, all while being the perfect base for styling items adding body and flexible hold. It's infused with a delicious scent of red apples and berries and includes conditioners for long lasting frizz control, softness, and shine. This product worked well for me when I tried it on a humid day. My style held up!

Retail value: $9.00 

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

I'm not a self-tanner person, plus I am tan enough being Asian! But my friend who is swears by this product. This lightweight formula hides imperfections and won't rub off on clothes. 

Retail value: $9.99

Dove Fruit Whole Blueberries Chocolate
Who doesn't love chocolate? Chocolate plus fruit = bliss. This is a new item from Dove that features real fruit dipped in silky smooth Dove dark chocolate, and comes in three different varieties-cranberry, cherry, and blueberry. This little bag was gone in 60 seconds!
Retail value: $1.88 to $2.69 

This Club Gives You Access to Happy Hour EVERYDAY!

I was invited to learn more about Club W through Influenster so I decided to give it a try. Hey, it involved wine, so why wouldn't I?!

Club W is an online wine club, no, not like a secret society. It's a wine-of-the-month type club where you get to try different wines based on your taste and preferences. Club W partners with notable vineyards and winemakers, who handpick dozens of bottles for you to choose from. You pick three of those vinos for the month or have Club W choose for you based off your preliminary palate test, all for $39. Wow, how cool is that?!

It starts with an online profile. When you sign up at Club W, you're asked to answer a series of questions about your tastes. It's a way to identify your palate, as well as how adventurous you are - they will ask about how you take your coffee and whether you like salt in your food.

From there, it works much like recommendations from Netflix and Pandora. You rate the wines you've tried, and an algorithm finds the next perfect bottle for you. And like an online dating service, there is a wine connoisseur (or matchmaker) behind all of this. The connoisseur will show you 12 bottles of wine that should suit your taste.

You can order three bottles of wine a month, or bump up to six bottles. Buying six or more bottles entitles you to free shipping. With wine delivered to my door, this means happy hour at home EVERYDAY! Woohoo!

Coffee + Creamer = NESCAFE with Coffee-Mate

It's like peanut butter and jelly. Cookies and cream. Ying and yang.

NESCAFE just came out with a NESCAFE with Coffee-Mate, an instant coffee with Coffee-Mate creamer in one. Did someone say coffee?! Yes please.

It comes in three flavors - Original, French Vanilla and Hazelnut. I decided to give the French Vanilla try, since it's my favorite flavor. It's just the perfect combo of vanilla and coffee. It's smooth and creamy and perfect for working moms like me, who is always on the go. Just head up my water, add my coffee and go!

Savor your moment of calm, cool, and collected. Make your mornings a little easier with Nescafe and Coffee-mate, look for them in stores.

DISCLAIMER: I received a sample of this product. Opinions are 100% my own.

How to sell your gently used items

I love selling stuff that I no longer use or need to make extra cash. It clears up clutter, gives me permission to buy new things and hey, I get extra cash from it.

Some sites to consider for selling your gently used items: Craigslist, Freecycle and lots of cities have their own Facebook selling sites. For examples, in Orange County, there is a OC Mommies sell & buy Facebook page. And of course, there's eBay.

I recently posted two guides on eBay to provide sellers tips on how to sell their used items. Check them out!

How to sell your phone on eBay
Selling your wedding dress on eBay

Thanks to Influenster, I have an opportunity to win a special eBay prize for posting these guides. If you have other tips on how to sell on eBay, please share!

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Review: Lacome DreamTone

Disclosure: I received complimentary product from SheSpeaks/Lancôme.

I was recently offered an opportunity to try Lancome's new DreamTone color correcting serum. It's been four weeks and I LOVE it! When I was pregnant, I developed dark spots on my face (some call it "pregnancy mask") and my skin has never looked the same. Perhaps it's the sleep deprivation or stress, or both!

I've tried various products but haven't found the right one. When this opportunity came about to try this brand new product, I was so excited to jump on it. It worked like magic for me. I'm using less foundation and feel more confident.

It's hard to tell in the before and after photos below but there really is a difference. Can you tell?

About Lancôme DreamTone: DreamTone is the next generation in dark spot correction. This customized skin tone correcting serum is so powerful, 72% of women dare to bare their skin.* The new DreamTone is 3 barely-tinted serums formulated to visibly correct dark spots, color imperfections and give you a more even-looking skin tone. It comes in 3 serums customized for your skin tone: 1- Fair, 2 – Medium, 3 – Dark.

The results:

IMMEDIATELY:
• 74% saw glowing skin*

7 DAYS:
• 70% noticed a more even skin tone*

4 WEEKS:
• 69% saw the appearance of dark spots reduced*

8 WEEKS:
• 78% saw color imperfections reduced*

*All results based on global self-assessments of women of multiple ethnicities in an 8-week study. 72% reflects 8 weeks of use.

How to Use: For best results, apply the product twice per day, in the morning and evening under your moisturizer.

Purchase Information: Lancôme DreamTone retails for $98 for a 1.3 fl oz. bottle and is available for purchase at Lancôme.com and department stores nationwide.