My First Daily Goodie Box! (FB Won)

Thursday, June 1, 2017


Yay, I finally received my first amazing box of samples from Daily Goodie Box! Want to know what's inside the May Box I received and how I find each one of them after trying? Check it out!


So for you who doesn't know what Daily Goodie Box yet, it's a platform that sends a box of free goodies in exchange for reviews on each of the products in the box. Everything is free, even the shipping! And there's no need for credit card details, ever! Not a member of Daily Goodie Box yet? Sign up here: https://dailygoodiebox.com/

If you ask: "Does all member get a Goodie Box?" Well, they are trying to give out as much as possible to all members. However, it is not guaranteed you will receive one. According to their website, many factors come into play. Like for example, if you previously received a Goodie Box and you have completed all your product reviews, you may have a higher chance of being selected to get another box. But of course, they will also consider if your demographics match the brands and the products. They can't offer you a box with pet or baby related products if you don't have either of the two, right? Also, you can increase your chances of getting selected by showing interest in every month's products by viewing them from the 'Products' page and regularly visiting your 'Message' area. From there, they will know that you are really interested in the products and in the program itself. Moreover, keep your shipping information up to date! It'd be a bummer if you did not even provide a shipping address in the first place.

One more tip from them, follow them on their social media accounts like, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and actively engage with them! They are actively giving out Bonus Goodie Boxes to those who interact with them especially on their Facebook page! That's how I won mine.πŸ’—πŸ˜€πŸ˜



Yes! Just by commenting on one of their Facebook Posts, I got my very first Goodie Box! They are very active in posting on Facebook and giving bonus Goodie Boxes, so if you don't want to miss any of their posts, set them as "See First" from their page.



So, what's with my first ever Goodie Box? Well, some amazing samples! Below are the 10 products I have in my box:

1. ONA Treats - Cookies and Bars
2. Prince of Peace - 100% Natural Ginger Candy
3. Andalou Naturals Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream
4. Goviter - Viter Energy Mints 
5. Natralia - Eczema Body Wash & Shampoo
6. Kicking Horse Coffee - Kick A** Ground Coffee
7. Georgia Grinders - Creamy Peanut Butter
8. Swago - Cologne Wipes For Men
9. Volo Vitamins - Energy Stickpacks
10. Tiger Balm - Pain Relieving Patch

So, after trying each of every one of these samples, which some are full-size products by the way, here are my honest reviews and opinions:

ONA Treats - Cookies and Bars - 3/5


I like the packaging of the ONA Treats Cookies as it's cute and colorful. I also love the fact that it's Paleo Friendly, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, and contain No Refined Sugars which would be a healthy snack. The taste was a little bit bitter like dark chocolate, but you can get used to it especially when you are trying to eat more healthy snacks. It looks delicious too!


Prince of Peace - 100% Natural Ginger Candy - 5/5



This candy arrived just in time when I was suffering from a cough. I find the taste soothing, not too sweet with the kick of a real ginger. It also calms me when I am feeling nauseous. I totally loved its ginger sweetness. I tried putting it once to my tea, and it added a great flavor to it! And oh, I love how they are individually wrapped, making it easier to carry where you're on the go!


Andalou Naturals Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream - 4/5


First off, I didn't actually like the smell of this product. However, in the brighter side, it did brighten my skin in just the first use. It actually has that firming and tightening power. It's creamy but non-greasy at all. It made my face smooth and younger looking! Too bad, the sample was only for one use (but I did manage to used it up to 3 times😁😁😁)


Goviter - Viter Energy Mints - 4/5




These tasty little mints are packed with flavor and caffeine. It gave me an extra boost to do the things I have to do and give me extra when I fell short of energy. The taste was great! It goes from sweet to the bitter taste that's exactly what I need for fresh breath and an additional kick of energy. The sample I received had 3 pieces medicine tablet-like candies. My husband and I already ate 2, so I only have one left for the picture below.😁😁😁




This Body Wash and Shampoo soothes my scalp and skin's itchiness. Although I don't have Eczema, I sometimes suffer extreme itchiness in my scalp and some part of my skin. It's gentle on the skin and does not dry it out.  It has a faint smell, which is okay. It leaves my skin smooth.



First of all, the smell of this coffee is terrible that you just don't want to try it out. But I did try it once, it's definitely tasty but not that strong as it claims for a dark coffee. But you can simply add more grounds of it to make it as strong as you want it to be. I won't probably buy this coffee again. Just the smell of it makes me want to puke, sorry!



I love that they offer pouches for this peanut butter. It's easy to use and can be carried around on a road trip or picknick. It was indeed a creamy peanut butter! I love that it has natural ingredients with the right amount of salt that made it even tastier. It's not made sweet like other peanut butter I tasted which is good. This might become my new peanut butter choice! 



I had my husband tried it, and he was impressed like I was. It smelled really good and was perfect for him as he was always on the go in the morning. This is perfect for busy guys who still want to smell good. Easy to use with the fragrance that can get you to the day!

Volo Vitamins - Energy Stick packs - 3/5



This vitamin will come in handy when you need extra energy for the day. It's packed with real vitamins, fruits, and natural energy boosters. Although I didn't like its taste, which smelled and tasted like medicine by the way when I mixed it with my favorite juice, the taste tamed down a little, so it's bearable for me to drink. The good thing about it was, it actually did gave me energy for my whole day of stuff ahead. I got the berry and citrus flavor which can both go with my favorite juices.

 Tiger Balm - Pain Relieving Patch - 5/5



Most of the time I will experience extreme muscle & back pain, plus sore legs and feet. So this patch is an excellent addition to relieving the pain. I used this sample pain relieving patch on my back, and it did work well in relieving my back pain. No heat or burning sensation like other patches do, but it worked well and was indeed effective. It felt cold when put on my back but only for a couple of minutes. I love how it acted fast and made my back pain disappear! I might say it won't stay as long as you wanted it. In some parts, it can easily come off. But one more positive about this product is that it doesn't yank the skin when you pull them off as other patches do.


So, that was my awesome box of goodies and my reviews of each! Overall, I can say that this box was by far the most amazing sample box I received! It contains a variety of sample products including some full-sized items that not only I can enjoy but my whole family as well! My favorite was the Prince of Peace Ginger Candy that soothes my throat and gives my tea a distinctive flavor. The next thing I love from this box was the Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter that was perfect not only for my morning bread but also in between snacking throughout the day. Most of the products from this box I would definitely buy more and recommend to others. I definitely would love to receive more Goodie box to explore new, different products and share my valuable experience and opinion to other consumers like me. Thank you for letting me try one box!

If you want to check out my unboxing of this Goodie Box, you can click below:




What's your favorite product/s in this box? Comment below! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Disclaimer: These Goodie Box and all the products I received were sent to me complimentary by Daily Goodie Box for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

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Review: SkinnyJane Skinny Blend Weight Loss Shake

Monday, May 22, 2017



So, I had a chance to try this Skinny Jane Protein Shake. I never had any protein shake before, and I was glad this was the first one I've tried! Let me tell you why!

First off, it tastes so great! I was able to try the Chocolate flavor, and I super loved it! You have 5 more flavors to chose from - Vanilla, Banana, Strawberry, Cookies 'n' Cream, and Cappuccino, and I know they will all be great tasting flavors like the Chocolate flavor I've tried.

So what's in store for you with this Skinny Blend shake? It claims the following:

  • Mixes Easily
  • Just 90 calories per serving
  • Safe, high-quality ingredients
  • Low Sugar (only 2 grams per serving)
  • 3 grams of healthy fiber
  • 20 grams of protein when mixed with 8 oz. of milk (12 grams per scoop)
  • Increases Energy and Suppresses Appetite
  • Boosts Metabolism and Speeds Weight Loss
  • 30 Shakes per Bag (Just $1.39 per shake)
  • Does NOT contain Caffeine and is Aspartame-Free!




So let us talk about how it mixes easily. All you have to do is mix 1 scoop of Skinny Blend,  6-8 oz. of milk of your choice (I prefer the Almond milk), add 1/2 cup of ice and blend it. If you are in a hurry, you can use a shaker bottle and just shake a scoop of Skinny Blend and 8 oz. of milk for 10 seconds, and you are all set! You can order the SkinnyJane Shaker Bottle along with your Skinny Blend Shake and just add  $9.99. I found it really easy to mix, no hassle!

Although the shake tastes so good, you will be guilt-free since it only has 90 calories and only 2 grams of sugar per serving. Aside from its delicious taste, it gives me energy and suppresses my appetite and control my cravings, I don't get hungry as much and was able to avoid eating junk foods, true to its claims. On my 3rd day of preparing my Skinny Blend, I added a banana to it, and it still tastes good! You can mix it up and try to put fruits on it depending on what you're in the mood for. I basically only go with bananas.πŸ˜€πŸ˜



With the right amount of exercise and healthy food intake plus the SkinnyJane Skinny Blend Weight Loss Shake, you will have that healthy body you've been dreaming of!

You can check it out yourself and order here: http://www.skinnyjane.com/skinny-blend-weight-loss-shake.

Have you tried this product before? How did it go for you? Share your thoughts by commenting below!
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Review: INNX 2 inch Ultra Soft Mattress Topper

Saturday, May 20, 2017



Can't get a comfortable sleep with your hard mattress? Maybe it's time to buy a new one or just simply add a soft mattress topper to solve your problem! I found this perfect mattress topper that best fit my needs and helped me sleep well in some way. Check it out and it might be the thing you are also looking for!



Product Details:


  • 57.9"W x 78"L, QUEEN SIZE mattress topper with 2" ultra soft memory foam
  • 12.8 pounds
  • Air Ventilation Designs
  • Removable Mattress Topper Cover



I was so happy to be able to try this mattress topper at a heavy promotional discount in exchange for testing and review purposes. I had trouble sleeping at night and one of the reasons was because my bed mattress was hard and the bed sheet kept on slipping because of the plastic of the mattress. 

When this mattress topper arrived, it came in a big box! It was rolled over in a plastic that came with an instruction sheet. I followed the instruction sheet carefully. I bring the mattress topper out of the plastic, lay it flat on the floor and waited for the maximum 48 hours for the mattress topper to fully rise.



I asked my husband to help me put it on our bed because the mattress was big and heavy for me. Since we do not have an exact Queen size bed, the mattress topper came out a little smaller but just fine to cover the entire side of my bed (My husband side was where if fell short, but he didn't mind). πŸ˜€πŸ˜πŸ˜



I love how soft this mattress topper was! It was so comfortable and it did help me sleep more soundly at night. And since it has air ventilation designs, it won't get as much as hot since the holes in the memory foam will let the air get through more easily and feel cooler during sleep. You can also remove the cover to wash it when the time comes.




You can check this product out and buy yourself one here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCK3VXJ

##innx #memoryfoammattresstopper #mattresstopper

Does your mattress topper soft like this one? Tell me your thought about this product below!

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My First Giveaway! #ladyshula1stgiveaway

Monday, May 15, 2017




I am very thrilled to have my very first Instagram giveaway! It's not as grand as other Giveaways coming around in Instagram World, but I know it'll be worth it to my loyal followers who became a big part of my freebie hunting journey and influenced me to strive more on becoming an active, honest product reviewer.




A closer look at the prizes:


A variety of coupons.

Different Sample size products.

Pink purse (to be filled w/ your prizes!)

Katloo cute nail cutter.


Pink nail clippers.


L.A. Colors Nail Glitter.


L.C.S.C Skincare samples.


Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Sweet Tooth.

Onyx Professional Polish w/ the glittery box :)


Skin & Co. Face Toner.

Ofra Rendezvous Blush.


Beverly Hills Polo Club Mini Spray.


3 Bamboo brushes.

Benefit Gimme Brow Fiber Gel.

How to enter:

1. You should be following me on Instagram (@ladyshulammite016) (no unfollows please!), like the giveaway post and then tag at least 2 of your friends.
2. Comment your favorite giveaway item from above in this blog post.
3. OPTIONAL - Subscribe to my Blog and receive an additional surprise gift(s)! (You can find the subscribe form at the upper right of this page, yes above my cute profile picture! πŸ˜‰).

Disclosure:
  •  This giveaway is sponsored by yours truly, Marionette, No Strings Attached and is no way sponsored or affiliated with any brands included in the giveaway or  Instagram.
  • You should be 18 years or older and a US Resident.
  • The contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on May 21, 2017, and 1 winner will be selected at random.
  • The winner will be announced on Monday morning, May 22, 2017, and will be notified by DM on Instagram.
  • Winner must respond by Monday, May 22, 2017, at 1:00 pm to claim the prize and must immediately provide a shipping address for delivery.
  • I will be in no way responsible for lost shipping.
  • Marionette, No Strings Attached reserves the right to update, edit, and change Terms & Conditions at any time.
  • Any questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to ladyshulammite@gmail.com

Ready to win this giveaway? Follow the simple steps above! And don't forget to share your favorite product in this giveaway by commenting below!
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Review: HAWAIIAN TROPIC SILK HYDRATION WEIGHTLESS FACE SUNSCREEN

Saturday, May 13, 2017



Summer season is fast approaching! Is your skin ready and protected from the scorching heat of the sun? New Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen will give your face the protection it needs while keeping it moisturized all day long!
I received this product complimentary from Crowdtap, but all opinions are 100% my own.



FEATURES & BENEFITS:
  • Feels as if it's barely on
  • Breathable formula won't clog pores
  • Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
  • 12-hour moisturization
  • Alluring tropical scent
  • Exotic tropical botanicals

My Verdict:


The first thing I like about this product is the simplicity of the design and the easy-to-use pump of the bottle which you can easily control how much sunscreen you would like to get. It's handy and can be carried around in your bag whenever you are on the go. The sunscreen has a cream-like texture which is yellowish or faded brownish in color. It has a tropical scent perfect for summer. Although I prefer it to be non-scented because I have a sensitive sense of smell, the scent was not bothering at all, and it doesn't linger either, so it was just fine.


The cream itself was easy to apply. It was very lightweight and non-greasy, plus it absorbs quickly. It was smooth in the face and protect you from the sun with its SPF 30 while keeping it moisturized and hydrated up to 12 hours. I have sensitive skin, but this sunscreen did not do any harm on my face. I loved using it whenever I am about to go outside. Because you know, I live in Florida, the Sunshine State where it can be scorching hot even if it's not summer yet. This product has now been my go-to sunscreen. 


Below are some photos I captured when my hubby and I went to the park. The Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen was so handy, I was able to bring it with me! Enjoyed the sun without being worried!









Have you tried this Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Face Sunscreen yet? Tell me about your experience in the comment!

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me complimentary by Crowdtap for testing purposes. All opinions are my own.

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