DripDrop Hydration Powder Drink Mix Experience and Review ~ Berry and Lemon ~ #DrinkDripDrop



I recently discovered DripDrop Hydration Powder for the first time when I accepted Smiley360's offer to send me free samples of DripDrop to try and give my opinion of. 
I was sent a kit containing:
• 3 Sample Stick Packets of  Berry DripDrop 
• 3 Sample Stick Packets of  Lemon DripDrop 
• 2  $2.00 off coupons 
 

 So what is DripDrop? 
DripDrop is an oral rehydration solution (ORS) that can be used to prevent dehydration and to treat mild to moderate dehydration. It was developed by a Mayo trained doctor to be a quality, effective, good-tasting rehydration aid.  

 It's a powdered hydration drink mix that comes in a box of 8 single-serving powdered drink mix sticks, and is available in 2 flavors - Lemon and Berry. 

 It's quick and easy-to-use, just open a packet, empty the powder into a glass of cold or hot water, mix well, and drink. 
   
MY RATINGS: (out of 5 stars) 
Appearance:  *****  
Powder: The Lemon is a whitish-pale yellow, fine powder, the Berry is a pale pink, fine powder. 
When mixed with water: Lemon looks like regular Lemonade, Berry looks like Pink Lemonade. 

 Taste: **** 
Lemon has a lightly sweet Lemonade taste, Berry has a lightly sweet Berry taste.  I like that it's not overly sweet.  However, it contains the artificial sweetener Sucralose, which I could taste in it's slight aftertaste. Since I'm not a fan of the taste of Sucralose and other artificial sweeteners I didn't like that.
Smell:  ***** 
Lemon has a light lemon scent, Berry has a light berry scent. 

Effectiveness:  ***** 
It seemed to hydrate well.  

 Ease of Use:  ***** 
It's quick and easy to use; just open a DripDrop packet, empty it into 8 oz of water, mix, and drink. 

 Price/Value:  ***
It's slightly expensive; A box of 8 packets has an average price of $9.99, which is $1.24 per single serving.   If in need of something to treat dehydration it may be a fair value, but not something I'd consider an affordable value to drink daily. 

 Convenience:  ***** 
It comes in conveniently pre-portioned, single-serve packets that are easy to fit in a purse, bag, or pocked, making them convenient to take and use on-the-go. 

 Side effects/Reactions:  **
It gave both me and my mom gastro-intestinal upset, which we attributed to the Sucralose. 

 My Overall Rating:  ***
If it didn't contain an artificial sweetener, I'd give it 5 stars. 

 Unless DripDrop was to change their formulation by removing Sucralose and use only sugar to sweeten it, I will not continue using and purchasing DripDrop due to it containing Sucralose and the taste & tummy upset that caused. 

 However, I do recommend it as an effective rehydration aid to anyone who doesn't mind consuming and the taste of Sucralose, and isn't gastro-intestinally sensitive to it
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 ** I received Lemon and Berry DripDrop free from Smiley360 to try and review.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences of the product.  
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NEW Emergen-Zzzz Vitamin Drink Mix Nighttime Sleep Aid Sample & Review



Alacer, the maker of Emergen-C, has come out with a new product called Emergen-Zzzz.  Emergen-Zzzz is a NEW Vitamin drink mix nighttime sleep aid.  It has melatonin to help you fall asleep naturally, plus vitamin C and other antioxidants to fortify your super self overnight.

I've been a fan of Emergen-C vitamin drink mixes for several years.  So when I was recently offered the opportunity to try the NEW Emergen-Zzzz Vitamin Drink Mix Nighttime Sleep Aid for the first time via participating in the Smiley360 Emergen-Zzzz Mission, I happily accepted.

Smiley360 mailed me package - the Emergen-Zzzz Mission Kit - containing 
- 5 packets of Berry PM Emergen-Zzzz 
- 5 packets of Peach PM Emergen-Zzzz 
- 5 $1 off Emergen-Zzzz coupons 
For me to try and share additional samples and coupons with my family and friends.  

**Also, if you're interested in getting a free Emergen-Zzzz sample and a $1 off Emergen-Zzzz coupon, I'll put an exclusive link at the end of this post that you can click to request a sample and coupon. **
Based on my experience of Berry PM Emergen-Zzzz and Peach PM Emergen-Zzzz, I like Emergen-Zzzz. 
It's easy to use, just mix the drink mix into a glass of water, and drink.  
It tastes good - I like both the Berry and Peach. 
It has a light fizzyness, which I love - it reminds me of a fruit juice spritzer. 
The Berry PM when mixed with water has a pale pink color, berry aroma, and lightly sweet berry taste. 
The Peach PM when mixed with water has a pale peach color, peach aroma, and lightly sweet peach taste. 
For me, it works to make me relaxed enough to fall asleep within 15 minutes of drinking it, and I slept well. 
As for the morning after, I like that I woke up not feeling drowsy or fuzzy like I've heard some sleep aids can leave you feeling.  
I also like that it contains Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants, and nutrients to support immunity and replenish your body, it's an added bonus. 

I will continue to use EmergenZzzz whenever I need something to help me fall asleep.  
If you're considering this or if you're in need of something to help you fall sleep, I recommend EmergenZzzz.  

You can get a FREE sample of Emergen-Zzzz and a $1 off Emergen-Zzzz coupon here: 

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Gorilla® Packaging Tape Experience & Review




As a member of Smiley360, I was offered an opportunity to try Gorilla Packaging Tape.  I'd never heard of or used Gorilla Packaging Tape before. Since packaging tape is a staple in my home and something I use often, and I love trying out new things, I happily accepted.  I was sent a complimentary roll of Gorilla Packaging Tape with Dispenser so i could experience it and see first-hand if it lives up to its claim as "the ultimate solution for keeping packages securely sealed with Just 1 Strip"  

(The Gorilla Packaging Tape I got from Smiley360)
WHAT IS GORILLA PACKAGING TAPE?  
Gorilla Packaging Tape is a heavy duty strength, durable, crystal clear tape that's water and temperature resistant, nearly 3 inches wide and has a 3.4 mil thick construction. Its smooth, quiet dispensing secures packages quicker and easier with just one Tough & Wide strip. Its wider tape construction, easy-to-grip dispenser, and problem-free tear, makes it simpler to use than other packaging tapes. Plus, its dispenser is easy-to-refill which helps to get any taping jobs done quickly and efficiently.  
And It's Available Sizes:  20 yd. and 35 yd. with dispenser, 30 yd. refill rolls

  
(I received the 35 yd roll with dispenser) 
(2.83 in. x 35 yd. (72 mm x 32 m) to be exact ;) )

~*~
(Gorilla Packaging Tape TV Commercial) 


 MY GORILLA PACKAGING TAPE EXPERIENCE: 
I've been using it for a month and have had a great experience with it. 
One of the things I discovered and LOVE most about Gorilla Packaging Tape is that it's so versatile and serves multiple purpose well.  It's awesome!

Sofar I've used it to:  
  • seal boxes I've shipped to out-of-state family and friends 
  • seal boxed and wrapped gifts 
  • seal boxes of out-of-season clothing I'm storing 
  • seal boxes of out-of-season holiday and seasonal decorations I'm storing 
  • seal boxes of things I've donated 
  • laminate, water-proof, and tear-resist recipe cards 
  • laminate, water-proof, and tear-resist a paper measuring tape. 
  • laminate, water-proof, and tear-resist cooking & baking measurement conversion charts that I then attached magnets to the back of and put on my refrigerator so they're handy when I need them 
  • laminate, tear-resist, and then attach paper tabs in a printable Life Planner I purchased on Etsy, printed, and put in a binder 

I'm looking forward to using it at the holidays to wrap gifts and to laminate, water-proof, tear-resist the recipe cards I give with cookies and sweet treats I give as gifts and give in holiday cookie & treat exchanges, and for gift-mix jar / container decor.  And use it in crafting and labeling when organizing.  

So Does It Work? 
Yes, from my experiences, Gorilla Packaging Tape definitely lives up to it's claim of sealing securely with #Just1Strip and fits with Gorilla's brand motto - made for the Toughest Jobs on Planet Earth.  

 Anything I'd Change? 
No.... well, maybe one thing - adding versatile and multi-purpose to it's product description. ;) 


I will definitely continue using and repurchasing Gorilla Packaging Tape.  
I highly recommend it to anyone in need of, looking for, or interested in a great quality, versatile, clear packaging tape.  


Find out more about Gorilla Packaging Tape: 

To discover all of Gorilla brand's products & to connect with Gorilla on social net: 

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Gorilla Packaging Tape - Securely Seals With #Just1Strip!  
Gorilla Glue brand products - Made For The Toughest Jobs On Planet Earth!  
** I received one roll of Gorilla Packaging Tape with Dispenser free from Smiley360 to try and review.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences of the product.  


#Just1Strip #Smiley360 #FreeSample #GorillaPackagingTape #IAmGorillaTough #GorillaGlue 
#PackagingTape #PackingTape #Packaging #Packing #Tape #Moving #Shipping #Storage #Adhesive #Sealing #Boxes #Box #Packages #Package 
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Nutrition Now Women's Gummy Multi-Vitamins Review #NutritionNow


Smiley360 recently offered me the opportunity to receive complimentary Nutrition Now Women's Gummy Multi-Vitamins in Natural Berry flavor to try and review.  Being someone who takes a multi-vitamin daily and prefers easier-to-take, pleasant tasting vitamins over hard-to-swallow vitamins, I eagerly accepted.  

I received:  
•One full-size 70 count bottle of Nutrition Now™ Women's gummy vitamins in Natural Berry flavor 
•4 Coupons for $1 off  Nutrition Now™ Women's gummy vitamins to share with friends and family 

So what are they? 
Nutrition Now Women's gummy vitamins are gummy multivitamins that are specially formulated to support the specific health needs of women. They're a blend of essential vitamins, minerals and natural fruit flavors, they taste yummy, and are a convenient alternative to hard-to-swallow pills.  

PROS:  
- Daily serving is 2 gummies (they taste so good that if it was 1 gummy a day I'd be tempted to eat 2) 
-Great Berry Aroma 
-Great Berry Taste 
-Convenient, easy-to-take gummy 
-Supports Energy Metabolism
-Supports Bone Health
-Improves Hair, Skin, & Nails 
-100% Daily Value of 9 Essential Nutrients
-Good Source Of Vitamins A, C, D, & E 
-Natural Berry Flavors 
-Naturally Colored With Blueberries and Purple Carrots 
-Gluten Free
-Aren't Gritty 
-Don't Stick To Teeth 
-Don't Stick To Each Other 
-No Unpleasant or Funky Fishy Odor From Gelatin That Gummies Contain 
-No Unpleasant After-Taste 
-Average Price $7.99 

CONS:  
-Doesn't contain Iron 
-Doesn't contain Zinc 

RATING: 
Taste:  
***** They taste yummy.  The Natural Berry flavor tastes good, like real berries, not artificial berry flavor.  Sweet but not overly sweet, which I like. 

Aroma / Scent: 
***** They smell good, like berries.  They don't have that vitamin/mineral smell that other supplements do, and no unpleasant, fishy gelatin odor that some gummies 

Appearance:  
***** They're cute, little, bite-sized cylinder shapes with little raspberry bumpy texture on top. Some are a raspberry-red colored and some are blueberry-dark-purple colored. 

Size:  
***** They're small and bite-sized - width of a dime and 1/4 inch tall. 

Texture:  
***** They have a good gummy texture that reminds me of fruit snacks.  

Ease Of Use:  
***** Easy - 2 gummies daily.  And much easier to take than hard-to-swallow tablets/caps. 

Effectiveness:  
***** They seem to serve their purpose well. They leave me feeling as good as the multi-vitamins I took previous to when I began taking these.  However, after recommending these to my mom who had been experiencing thinning hair over the past year, she began taking them a month ago and said she's noticed an improvement in her hair growth.  

Value:  
**** They are a pretty good value - each bottle contains 70 gummies which with their 2-gummy daily serving gives you 35 days worth of multivites, and their average price is $7.99 per bottle,  The only reason I give it 4 Stars is because they don't contain Iron and Zinc.  So to get Iron and Zinc I'd need to purchase those additionally.  

Overall Rating:  
**** Aside from lacking Iron and Zinc, these are a great overall gummy multivitamin. 

I will continue using the remaining gummies in my complimentary bottle, and will consider and likely buy these next time I need gummy multivitamins.  

I recommend these to any woman looking for a great tasting, easy-to-take gummy multivitamin. 

I have been and will continue recommending these to my family and friends.  And since recommending them to my mom, she's begun taking them, too.  
 
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Nutrition Now Women's Gummy Vitamins, a great tasting and easy to take multivitamin.  
**I received 1 full-sized bottle of Nutrition Now Women's Gummy Vitamin in Natural Berry flavor for free from Smiley360.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences of the product.  

 #NutritionNow #Smiley360 #FreeSample #GummyVitamins #Multi-Vitamins #Vitamins #Gummies #Minerals #Nutrients #Nutrition #Gluten-Free #Berry #Natural #Womens 
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Montagne Jeunesse Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque


I tried the Montagne Jeunesse Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque for the first time when I recently received it in my Influenster Refresh VoxBox. 

I'm so impressed with this peel off mask.  It applies easily, smells pleasant, and peels off easily, and it leaves my skin feeling so soft, smooth, and deeply cleaned. 
Plus it's fun to put on and peel off. ;) 

I will continue to use and buy this mask and eager to also try the other Montagne Jeunesse masks.
I recommend it to anyone who would like a great mask. 

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** I received this Montagne Jeunesse Peel Off Masque free from Influenster for testing purposes, but all of my opinions are my own.
#MJPeelOffs #RefreshVoxBox 

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L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream

L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream 



I recently tried L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream for the first time when I received a jar of it in my Influenster Refresh VoxBox.  

 "It's infused with 5% shea butter, rich in vitamin E, omega 6 and karitene to answer the essential needs of normal to combination skin, even sensitive. Moisture is locked into the skin, leaving it soft, supple and comfortable all day." 
  

I really like this moisturizer.  It's light-weight, non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and moisturizes my combination to oily skin nicely without adding to the oiliness.  It's worked well for me as a day or night cream, and alone or under foundation/makeup.
I will continue using this product, and will buy it when it's on sale. 
I recommend it to anyone who would like a high quality moisturizer. 



Learn more about L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream and connect with L'OCCITANE online:  

http://usa.loccitane.com/
http://usa.loccitane.com/shea-butter-light-comforting-cream,82,1,29193,662643.htm
https://www.facebook.com/loccitane.usa
https://www.youtube.com/user/loccitaneenprovence/featured
http://instagram.com/loccitane
https://www.pinterest.com/loccitane/
https://twitter.com/LOCCITANE
https://plus.google.com/+loccitaneusa/posts

Become an INFLUENSTER:  
www.influenster.com/r/304918

** I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences of products.  

#ineedshea #l'occitane #refreshvoxbox #influenster 

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My Refresh VoxBox From Influenster #RefreshVoxBox

Refresh VoxBox 

 As a member of Influenster, I was recently sent the Influenster Refresh VoxBox filled with the following products for me to test and review.




I received 2 bags of Beanitos - Beanitos Restaurant Style White Bean Chips with Sea Salt and Beanitos Nacho Cheese White Bean Chips in my Influenster Refresh VoxBox.
This was the first time I'd heard of and tried Beanitos chips.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but being made of beans and being so healthy, I
anticipated them being bland and not as crunchy as other kinds of chips but I was happily surprised by how yummy, flavorful, and crunchy they are.
What most surprised & impressed me about Beanitos is that they're tasty, satisfying, made of high quality ingredients, AND are GOOD FOR YOU, too!
I love that Beanitos prove that GOOD FOR YOU can TASTE GREAT & SATISFY!
So overall.... I am happily surprised and impressed with Beanitos. They're Great Tasting, Satisfying, and Good For You, which in my opinion makes them a Snack Trifecta!  
I will definitely buy and continue to eat Beanitos, and I'm eager to try the other 8 varieties too.
And I have and will continue to recommend Beanitos to anyone & everyone who enjoys great tasting snacks. 


I received COVERGIRL Ultra Smooth Foundation in the shade 820 Creamy Natural in my Refresh VoxBox.
This innovative new foundation with optical concealers and Olay skin-smoothing serum features an all-new breakthrough flexible, unique, disk shaped applicator—now you can instantly smooth away redness, blemishes and unevenness for a flawless effect. 
It is easy to apply and blend, has Medium coverage, with a natural, smooth finish. 
I love Olay skin care products.  
So I love that it contains Olay skin-smoothing serum, so it nourishes and improves my skin's health, feel, and appearance. 
I will continue using it when I am wanting or needing medium to full coverage look.
I recommend it to anyone looking for a good, medium to full coverage foundation with a natural finish.


I received 2 packages of DenTek dental flossers:
DenTek Comfort Clean Floss Picks and DenTek Wild Fruit Fun Flossers for kids.
I'd never tried these before, and I absolutely LOVE them! They make flossing so much quicker and easier than regular flossing.  I actually don't dread flossing anymore, and do it in less than 2 minutes twice a day.
I will DEFINITELY continue using and buying DenTek flossers.  I'm also looking forward to trying the other flossers and oral care products I saw on the DenTek website.  And I DEFINITELY recommend them to anyone and everyone with teeth!


I received a jar of L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream.
"It's infused with 5% shea butter, rich in vitamin E, omega 6 and karitene to answer the essential needs of normal to combination skin, even sensitive. Moisture is locked into the skin, leaving it soft, supple and comfortable all day."

I really like this moisturizer.  It's light-weight, non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and moisturizes my combination to oily skin nicely without adding to the oiliness.  It's worked well for me as a day or night cream, and alone or under foundation/makeup.
I will continue using this product, and will buy it when it's on sale.
I recommend it to anyone who would like a high quality moisturizer.


Listerine PocketPaks Cool Mint Breath Strip were also in my Refresh VoxBox.
These are a quick, easy, portable way to freshen breath.  They are a bit strong, but get breath freshened quickly.  Just pop one on your tongue and it quickly dissolves,
leaving you with fresh breath.
I still use Listerine mouthwash at home and use these to get the job done on-the-go.



A Montagne Jeunesse Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque was in my Refresh VoxBox.
I love this peel off mask.  It applies and peels off easily, and leaves my skin feeling so clean.
I will continue to use and buy this mask and the other Montagne Jeunesse masks.
I recommend it to anyone who would like a great mask. 


There was a coupon for a FREE Orgain Organic Nutritional Shake in this VoxBox.
These shakes are yummy and packed full of great nutrition.
I will continue to drink these and look forward to trying the many other flavors of Orgain shakes.  And recommend them to anyone who would like a yummy, nutrition shake. 


I was surprised by how yummy the Skinnygirl Tasty Nutrition Bar: Dark Chocolate Pretzel in my VoxBox was.
They taste great, are full of nutrition, and a quick, easy, convenient snack.
I will continue to eat and buy these bars, and I'm looking forward to trying the other Skinnygirl bars.
I recommend these to anyone who would like a yummy, nutritious, convenient, indulgent feeling snack. 

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REFRESH VOXBOX PRODUCT LINKS:

BEANITOS:  

COVERGIRL:  

L'OCCITANE:  

LISTERINE POCKETPAKS:  

SKINNY GIRL DAILY:  

MONTAGNE JEUNESSE:  

ORGAIN:  

DENTEK:  

INFLUENSTER:  

** I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  

#RefreshVoxBox #Beanitos #allthatinabagofchips #CoverGirl #UltraSmooth #LOccitane #ineedshea #Listerine #ListerinePocketPaks #SkinnyGirl #skinnygirlXinfluenster #MontagneJeunesse #MJPeelOffs #Orgain #orgainwellness #DenTek #GoFlossYourself #Influenster 
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