I love olive oil (and I don't mean the skinny love interest of the spinach eating Popeye).
I was ecstatic when I got selected to be in the BzzAgent Filippo Berio Olive Oil campaign. Try out a new, wonderful olive oil? Yes please.
Let me tell you, this olive oil has made my mouth very happy.
The Bzz Kit for this olive oil was wonderful. Inside I found a guide to understanding the different types of olive oil and got a great substitution chart magnet for my fridge. (Get your own copy here.)
I had no idea that you could take a recipe calling for butter and put in healthier olive oil instead.
Nifty substitution chart fridge magnet
Many a tasty meal has been made with this EVOO, but here are some photos of my favorite grilled chicken with sauteed broccoli slaw and squash using the Filippo Berio EVOO.
I know I've mentioned how much I love BzzAgent. I've written about it in an earlier post, so I won't pester you with that information again.
I got to enroll in the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner campaign a few months ago. I have been using this shampoo and conditioner religiously since I received it in the mail.
At first, I didn't really love the smell. It has apricot in it (I just don't love apricot) and smells heavily of apricot, but the smell has grown on me. The shampoo lathers really well, and my hair always feels really clean after I've used the shampoo/conditioner combo.
My rather used bottle of Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo
I have naturally sort of wavy (but mostly just frizzy) hair. I am always looking for that perfect product.
I was really excited to try this shampoo & conditioner's 3 day sleek challenge. Unfortunately, even though I really like this shampoo and conditioner, I just didn't notice a difference in my hair from my previous shampoo and conditioner. (I'd been using Aveeno Nourish & Moisturize Shampoo & Conditioner.)
The back of the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Conditioner bottle
In defense of the Sleek & Shine challenge, it states, "In a combing test and a frizz test when using Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine System of Shampoo, Conditioner, and Anti-Frizz Serum, compared to a non-conditioning shampoo."
I wasn't using the anti-frizz serum, and I didn't switch from just a non-conditioning shampoo. I was using a conditioning shampoo and conditioner before the challenge.
Anyway, a photo is worth 1000 words, so here is a before and after of my hair. The before is when using Aveeno Nourish & Moisturize Shampoo & Conditioner and letting my hair drip dry then brushed. The after is when I've used the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner and let my hair drip dry then brushed.
Honestly...after seeing the Before and After, I think my hair as gotten a bit dull. I have never colored my hair, so it isn't hair dye. Hmmm...still love trying new things for free.
I adore AirBnb. I can't help it. I've stayed at two different apartments now and have had such a fantastic experience it's hard not to shout it from the rooftops.
What's not to love? Authentic experiences abound when you can stay somewhere the locals dwell. I love getting to stay in the heart of these charming neighborhoods at such discounted rates. Plus, you really can't beat the amenities...I just love a fridge, stove, and washer/dryer.
We've booked all of our upcoming Hawaii trip lodgings from AirBnb too.
One of the best features of the company is the perk they give to spread the word. All customers get a referral link to share. New customers who use the referral link save $25 off of their first booking of $75 or more with AirBnb. The person who refers also gets a $25 credit to be used on a future trip.
