Monday, January 29, 2018

Athledict Knee Brace Compression Sleeve with Strap - Free

Hello,

I was selected through the Tomoson website to test and review the Athledict Knee Brace Compression Sleeve with Strap for free with my Amazon Prime and a coupon code from the company. I just signed up for Tomoson and applied for a few sample opportunities and I was super excited to be selected for this within only a few hours.  It has been several more days now since I signed up and have not been accepted to any other sample opportunities but maybe more will open up once I show completion of this first one.

Product Description: 
Knee Brace Compression Sleeve with Strap for Best Support & Pain Relief for Meniscus Tear, Arthritis, Running, Basketball, MCL, Crossfit, Jogging and Post Surgery Recovery for Men & Women by AthledictProduct Claims: 

  • READ BEFORE BUYING - Unlike other knee sleeves which are choking your thigh and being too lose on knee and lacking overall support, this do provide extra targeted compression & support where you need it most, around your knee! So it's truly comfortable & effective in injury prevention, recovery and pain relief all day and night. This means you can enjoy your favorite activities pain free again!
  • NON SLIP & INNOVATIVE SUPPORT - While there are few other high quality knee sleeves on amazon the Problem with them is they slip down or lack support you need, we solved this by using 1. New Anti-Slip Silicone Design 2. Ergonomic shape of sleeve 3. Adjustable & Removable strap so you can customize compression to your needs!
  • INSTANT PAIN RELIEF & SUPPORT or Your Money Back! If you’ve been looking for pain relief from injury, arthritis, tendonitis or post surgery, then your search is over! That’s because this knee sleeve have #1 Design for Pain Relief & Support which means you can enjoy all sports with less to no pain again!
  • FASTER RECOVERY & ALL DAY COMFORT - You'll LOVE this newest ergonomic design with extra adjustable wrap that will boost your circulation in targeted way which will shorten your recovery time and reduce swelling while still being comfortable whether you are hiking, jogging, wightlifting in gym, cycling or sleeping.
My Thoughts:
 I am unsure of what may be wrong with my knees as I have not been to a doctor for them but they cause me pain every winter. I also wanted to try this brace in hopes that I could recommend it to my boss who has been struggling with various knee issues for more than a year now and I would love to help her in any way possible. I am a small size woman so I decided to order the small size knee brace for myself to test it out.  The knee brace arrived promptly and I filmed a video while opening and trying it on for the first time.  This Knee brace had two types of instructions for how to use the brace; one was how to wear it as a knee brace while the other was for a patella knee brace.  The difference depended on how the strap was wrapped around the leg.  The Brace included both the cloth sleeve that went over the knee and the strap. I thought the cloth sleeve part of the brace was very tight even for a small person such as myself.  If you are a normal sized woman or larger I would suggest purchasing at least medium size or large; the small size is more of a youth size in my opinion.  I understand that the brace should be tight and that is part of the process with this brace but after some time it did seem to begin cutting off circulation to the lower part of my leg and foot and I did not have the strap wrapped tight.  I have learned that wearing the small size in short 1 hour sessions is helpful for my knee but also doesn't seem to cause any blood flow issues.  I have tried wearing the brace in both ways according to the instructions and I find the Patella Knee Brace method to be the most helpful to reduce pain for my situation. As for the quality, I thought this brace was fantastic and much better than some I have purchased in store for a much higher cost. It was a much better quality than I had expected.  Both the cloth on the sleeve and the strap were soft and moved freely with my movements so that I was not walking funny and causing pain in other body parts. I can definitely say that the claim of non slip support is accurate, this brace did not move from its original position at all which was much appreciated, I have another one that ends up around my ankle any time I walk around no matter how tight I wrap it. I also like that it was slim and I am able to wear it under most of the pants that I have with the exception of skinny jeans/pants.  Hubby was so jealous of this brace that I think we will be ordering a few more for him and my mom with the awesome coupon codes they have provided on amazon. Hubby is a mechanic and can definitely use some knee support so he is wanting 2 knee braces while for my mom I am thinking she could use a knee brace to try out but definitely needs to try the plantar fasciitis sock with ankle brace strap.  I would certainly recommend this brace to anyone, it is a great price and seems to work well so far.

On Amazon right now (1/23) it shows a original cost of $19.99 for 1 knee brace but they are currently on sale for $9.98.
When I scrolled through the amazon page I saw that they are offering a few coupon codes if you buy multiples of the knee braces which I may be doing in the future for my husband, mom, and supervisor.
Amazon Coupon Codes:
  • Save 10% on Knee Sleeve when You Buy 2 Pieces!�� ENTER Code: KNEEPAIR Enter code KNEEPAIR at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Save 20% on Plantar Fasciitis Sock with Ankle Brace Strap (M) when you purchase 1 or more Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA. Enter code ATHKNASM at checkout. Here's how(restrictions apply)
  • Save 20% on Plantar Fasciitis Sock with Ankle Brace Strap (S) when you purchase 1 or more Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA. Enter code ATHASKNS at checkout. Here's how(restrictions apply)
  • Save 12% each on Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA when you purchase 3 or more. Enter code ATHKNE12 at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Save 15% each on Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA when you purchase 4 or more. Enter code ATHKNE15 at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Save 17% each on Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA when you purchase 5 or more. Enter code ATHKNE17 at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Save 20% each on Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA when you purchase 6 or more. Enter code ATHKNE20 at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Save 22% each on Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA when you purchase 7 or more. Enter code ATHKNE22 at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Save 24% each on Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA when you purchase 8 or more. Enter code ATHKNE24 at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Save 25% each on Knee Sleeve with Strap offered by OCISTA when you purchase 9 or more. Enter code ATHKNE25 at checkout. Here's how (restrictions apply)

Check out the Knee Brace here on Amazon to order one:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077XGPHR5

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Our Choices Matter in Pain Management_Free Bag

Hello Everyone,

I was selected to join the Our Choices Matter social community to help fight against opioid abuse.  In exchange for being part of the community and spreading the word, I received a free drawstring bag that says "


From the Website:
Our Choices Matter
Who We Are
Our Choices Matter (OCM) is about making a different choice that makes an actual difference. We are a network of change champions, a community that demands change to end widespread use and abuse of opioids in the United States.
What We Stand ForA death due to opioid addiction that could have been prevented with a different choice is one too many. OCM is on a mission to change how people think and act to halt opioid abuse by inspiring, inquiring, and insisting.
Why It All MattersEvery day, thousands of people in the US find themselves at the center of the opioid epidemic. OCM aims to inspire an open exchange of information about healthcare and pain management choices. We encourage people to inquire about and understand the different options available to us as a community. OCM insists on demanding access to better care and better choices.
Join us!

Hashtags: #OurChoicesMatter #OneLessPill

Check out the Our Choices Matter Community Here: https://ourchoicesmatter.socialmedialink.com

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Generation Good - Seventh Generation Feminine Hygiene (Free Sample)

Hello,

I was selected by the Generation Good Sharing Network by Seventh Generation to receive a free sample of some Feminine Hygiene products to test and review. Seventh Generation has fought for better accuracy for labeling of feminine hygiene products so that women know what they are putting in their most sensitive areas. The information card says "did you know the average woman uses up to 16,000 tampons in a lifetime?" That definitely makes you think, you want to know what is in the products you are using when you use that many.

In the sample pack I received:
1 box of cardboard applicator tampons (2 Regular, 1 Super)
1 box of pads (1 Regular ultra thin pad with wings, 1 regular maxi pad, and 1 overnight maxi pad with wings)

Thoughts on the Tampons: I did not like these tampons at all.  I already know that I do not like tampons with cardboard applicators and only use in an absolute emergency so I saved these for an emergency situation.  After using these, my hatred for cardboard applicators was solidified.  They were super uncomfortable to insert and that discomfort led to further discomfort when the tampon was inserted because it was not fully where it needed to be.  I appreciate the dedication to making sure the product is safe for women but I would not purchase these just due to the discomfort.

Thoughts on the Pads: I thought the pads were nice although they all seemed to be thicker than I would have expected. Even the regular size was more think like the super size that I used after I had my son.  As far as the absorbency they were great and left no trace of wet feeling or stickiness which I very much appreciated.  The thing I really did not like those was how adhesive the pads were to your clothing.  This adhesiveness was great to help with security and the pad did not move around at all which was great but they were a little bit to adhesive and were difficult to remove from underwear. I really had to pull with some force to get the pad off of my unders which was not enjoyable at all.  I think they need to make some improvements on how well these stick, there is a fine line between having enough security versus having it stuck on there for life.  I would consider purchasing these again but would like to see am improvement in the adhesiveness, I want my pad to stick well but come off easy.

Hashtags: #GenerationGood

Check out Seventh Generation feminine hygiene products here:
https://www.seventhgeneration.com/feminine-hygiene?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1_DwlZ792AIVx15-Ch2BpgcVEAAYASAAEgJwy_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Check out Generation Good Sharing Network here for your chance to receive some free samples: https://generationgood.socialmedialink.com/dashboard
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Saturday, January 27, 2018

Stock Up On Children's Mucinex!

Hello,

I joined the Mucus Fighters Community from Mucinex to learn about health tips and to have the chance to receive some free samples and coupons.  I accepted an invitation for a mission through the Mucinex Mucus Fighters Community to try children's Mucinex for my child when he was sick, and received a free coupon to pick some up.  I picked up a dual pack of daytime and nighttime children's Mucinex liquid medicine and was glad to have it on hand when he happened to get sick.  Unfortunately he got sick during the week of his birthday and birthday party but we were super thankful that this medicine seemed to work wonders.  He did not really like the taste but really no one likes the taste of any medicine so that is not a surprise and not a big deal, all I care about is how quickly my kiddo starts to feel better.  The nighttime medicine put him to bed quickly and the daytime medicine seemed to help him feel great for several hours.  I did notice though that the daytime medicine would wear off and he would begin to feel terrible and we had to rush home.  Overall the medicine worked very well and after only a couple of days of medicine and rest he was back to completely better.  I will definitely continue to purchase this medicine and keep it around the house for my kiddo.

Hashtags: #MucusFighters #Ad #FreeCoupon

Checkout the Mucus Fighters Community here: https://mucusfighters.socialmedialink.com

We have had a blast in the community so far, we have gotten to color a holiday themed Mucus for several holidays so far and we find that to be super fun!

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Crowdtap - Zicam Medicated Fruit Drops (Free Sample)

Hello,

I was selected by Crowdtap to receive a free sample of Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops that are designed to shorten the length of the common cold. They are a homeopathic cold remedy product so I thought my husband would like this best because he dislikes taking medication. The bottle contains 25 drops in assorted fruit flavors so there will be plenty to share and/or keep for future colds that we may come down with. Unfortunately, just about the whole family came down with a little cold this past week but it happens to be perfect timing to try out this sample. I took one of the fruit drops this morning and do not really feel any different (as expected) but do hope that it will help to shorten the length of the cold because I could sure do without this runny nose. I definitely enjoyed the taste, they were very similar to a gummy candy and did not give the sense that you were taking medicine. I also will be giving my mama a few of these to try as she has been feeling slightly unwell also.
UPDATE: Both my mother and my husband came down with a cold toward the end of last week and were not feeling well all weekend. I made both of them take some of these Zicam Medicated Fruit Drops to hopefully help shorten the length of their colds. As for my husband it definitely seemed to help at least a bit because by Sunday morning he was no longer complaining as heavily about the sickness. As for my mother, I think he cold is a bit worse so she is not yet feeling much better but continues to take the Zicam in hopes of shortening the duration of the sickness. My husband liked the taste and consistency of the fruit drops and said they reminded him of any other gummy candy. As for my mother she liked them as well and was not put off by the taste but was surprised at the consistency, she said they were squishier than she had expected.

Thoughts: I wold like to believe that these are working but I am unsure because we took these along with other medicine so it was difficult to tell which of the medicated items were making the difference.  I think we will continue to keep these around the house because I am sure it can only help to take these along with other medicine, and I will take anything that can help.

Hashtags: #ZicamCrowd #Sponsored #FreeGift
Check out Crowdtap for your chance to contribute to companies and your chance at receiving some free samples: http://crowdtap.com/portal

Check out Zicam Cold Remedy here: http://www.zicam.com/

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Sunday, January 7, 2018

Nature's Bounty Rewards - Free 3 Month Supply

Hello,

I signed up for Nature's Bounty Rewards where I am able to submit my product codes in exchange for points in the rewards program.  In 2017 I hit the gold level rewards and was able to redeem my points for a Free 3 month supply of selected vitamins.  I was able to choose between a variety of vitamins and decided to order the Hair, Skin, and Nails gummies for my mom to try. 

In the package we received: 
3 bottles of Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nails Gummies in Strawberry flavor (80ct each)

My mom has been loving these, she said that the taste is great and she is starting to notice a difference in her hair and her nails have been growing faster.  She says she will definitely be purchasing more of these once she run out of the Free ones we received. 

Sign up for Nature's Bounty Rewards here to start entering codes and receiving some free products.  https://naturesbountyrewards.customerentry.com/Portal/Index.aspx

I did read that the program will be changing now in 2018 so I am not sure how it will work going forward but I am sure they will continue to offer the great discounts and possible freebies that they had previously. 

Check out our unboxing and review video here for the Hair, Skin, and Nails Gummies. 




Enlightened Better for you Snacks - Free Sample Coupons

My mama and I were each able to order a coupon for some free Enlightened Better for you Snacks.  The coupons came in the form of a little post card that had 3 coupons on it.

1 Coupon for a pint or box of Ice Cream Bars
1 Coupon for a single Marshmallow treat
1 Coupon for Roasted Broad Bean Crisps

My mama and I went over to our local Sprouts to pick up these items but unfortunately were unable to find the Marshmallow Treats.  We then went to a few different stores that were supposed to carry them and at a few we found the boxes of the treats but the coupon appears to be for a single treat, not a box of them so we were unable to pick up the Marshmallow Treat items anywhere.  As for the ice cream and roasted broad bean crisps, we were able to get both of those at Sprouts although there was not much selection for the roasted broad bean crisps as they only had one flavor in our store.

For the Roasted Broad Bean Crisps my mom and I both grabbed a bag of Sea Salt flavor (because this was the only option).  The bag suggests that they would be good on salads or in soup or to snack anytime.

For the ice cream, my mom and I both chose to pick up a pint of ice cream rather than a box of bars.  My mama chose the Sea Salt Caramel flavor and I chose the Caramel Oatmeal Cookie Crunch.  They had so many delicious flavors that it was difficult to decide which to pick but I felt that the oatmeal cookie was very unique so I chose that one.

Update: My mama and I were at the mall and happened to see a GNC store, I checked in there for the Marshmallow Treats and was lucky enough to find them.  This particular GNC store happened to have all 4 different flavors available individually as well as in boxes.  My mama chose original and I chose the apple cinnamon flavor.

All of the treats were awesome, my son and I liked the Ice Cream best while my mom really liked the Broad Bean Crisps for a work snack.  I thought the Marshmallow Treats were a bit tasteless but my mom and son seemed to like them much more than I did.  I think we will definitely be picking up more of the Ice Cream and the Broad Bean Crisps in the future, especially if we can find some of the other flavors of the crisps.


check out Enlightened here: https://www.eatenlightened.com/
and sign up for their newsletter for your chance for some coupons.

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Houseparty - Sip Snack Hooray New Years Party Free

Hello,

We were selected by Houseparty.fun to host a holiday Sip Snack Hooray Party featuring 7Up, Canada Dry, and Nabisco snacks for New Years.  This party application was super fun because it was sort of a surprise which party you would get.  There were 4 possible parties; Winter Wonderland Party, Ugly Sweater Party, Holiday Pajama Party, or a Glitter & Gold Party.  I was really hoping for the Ugly Sweater Party but we were still super excited to receive the Glitter & Gold Party Pack for New Years.  It was a little strange because we were supposed to host the party on December 16th but the items we received were for a New Years party so we waited until New Years Eve to host. 

In the Glitter & Gold Party Pack we received:
How you ring in the new year can set the tone for the entire year. So invite friends over and host a Glitter & Gold New Year’s Eve party. Get as fancy with it as you’d like – or go casual. It’s the perfect excuse to glitter everything! Serve some sips, apps and snacks and cheers to the New Year!
  • 1 $10 Target GiftCard™ for Hosts to purchase 7UP, Canada Dry, and NABISCO products
  • 1 Serving Tray
  • 1 Apron
  • 1 pack of Napkins
  • 10 New Year’s Eve Tiaras
  • 11 Selfie Sticks
  • 11 Recipe Booklets
  • 11 Cake Ball Straws
  • 12 Wine Glasses
We invited over all sorts of friends and family but most young people like our friends like to go out and really party it up for New Years so our Houseparty ended up small yet very enjoyable with the people we love most.  We enjoyed some awesome snacks with 7UP and Canada Dry to wash them down thanks to the $10 giftcard to Target.  The 7UP and Canada Dry were awesome for mixing with some alcohol and also for the non drinkers to drink as just soda. I typically go overboard on the drink selection but this time decided to stick to just these two for the party and it went better than expected.  Everyone was satisfied, including those that drink alcohol and those that don't.  For the snacks we decided to go a little outside the box, at first I had regular Ritz in my cart but then decided to switch them out for some of the new Ritz Crisp & Thins in Bacon flavor and I am sure glad I did.  This was the first time any of us had tried the new Crisp & Thins and they were incredible.  We only purchased the bacon flavor but are super excited to try out some of the other flavors in the near future.  We also purchased a pack of Oreos because everyone loves those and a box of Honey Made graham crackers.  For the graham crackers, we made some of my mamas frosting to put on top which is something she has done since I was a little girl. 

Our New Years party may not have been wild but it sure was a blast, everyone had fun from age 7 to 88 it was a blast, and we all watched the ball drop together which was super special for me.  I first watched the ball drop many years ago with my Grammy and Papa so it was great to do that with him again this year.  

Thanks Houseparty.fun, 7UP, Canada Dry, and Nabisco for providing us with all these goodies for an awesome party

#SipSnackHoorayParty #Sponsored #FreeSample 

Check out Houseparty.fun here to sign up for your chance to host a Houseparty in the future: https://www.houseparty.fun

Check out our unboxing video and photo images of our Houseparty here: 

 

Monday, January 1, 2018

Arm & Hammer Simple Solutions - Free Container

Hello,
I signed up for the Arm & Hammer Simple Solutions Sharing Network and am having a blast learning all kinds of new tips and tricks and recipes using Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and I have had the opportunity to receive some free products. I will leave a link down below where you can sign up for the the community. I was selected to receive a free baking soda storage container that I filled and have been using for my cooking this holiday season.  The container is great, it has one side that opens with little holes for sprinkling and the other side opens wide for pouring a lot or measuring with a spoon.  This has been super handy in the kitchen, I cannot believe I did not think of it before to put my baking soda into a container such as this.






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Snuggle Community - Free Mini Snuggle Bear

Hello,

I signed up for the Snuggle Community where you can participate in missions to help share about the brand and have the opportunity to possibly receive some free samples and gifts.  After having completed a couple of missions by sharing on social media I was selected to receive a free mini snuggle bear to share the holidays with.  My son anxiously awaited the arrival of his snuggle bear, in fact I think he was more concerned with the snuggle bear than he was with his Christmas gifts.

In the package we received:
  • 1 Mini Snuggle Bear
  • 1 Informational Postcard 
My son has been loving his new bear.  Right after we opened the package he took the little bear into his bedroom to meet all of this other new friends (stuffed animals) and ever since, snuggle bear has been on adventures all over the house.  He participated in making sugar cookies, spent time in the Christmas tree, hung out in Grandmas village, and played with some new Christmas toys.  The bear is not of the greatest quality so I am waiting for the meltdown when he happens to get a hole but hopefully grandma will be able to fix him up and save the day.  This was a great gift to receive during the holiday season.

Hashtags: #TeamSnuggleBear #BEARyHappyHoliday #FreeSample

Sign up for the Snuggle community here for great tip and the opportunity to receive some free products while helping to promote Snuggle.  https://snugglecommunity.socialmedialink.com












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