Laughing Lindsay

So, shortly after I posted my Samsung Galaxy 3 Smartphone Review, I actually purchased one. I quickly realized that I needed and wanted something to protect my new and expensive piece of technology. Thankfully, I received a Ballistic Case for free.

Ballistic Case

I will admit it. I initially purchased a different brand of phone protection. However, as soon as I received the Every1 Series Ballistic case, I switched and haven’t gone back. I wanted the Every1 Series because it features a durable screen protector. The other brand I bought had a screen cover, but it became scratched within days. I’ve been using this Ballistic Case for a month now and the screen protector still looks perfect! I’m very impressed with it. The screen protection is definitely one of my favorite features of it. Plus, I love how the edges stick out from the screen just a little bit to keep it from touching a surface. I think that really cuts down on any scratches. I also like how this one comes with a button over the home screen button, rather than leaving it exposed. It keeps dust out better and makes it easier to hit.

Another feature that I like (compared to the other brand) is the port covers. I guess I’m a typical to heavy user of my phone during the day. So, I have to charge my phone every night. The other brand’s charger port cover was annoying. It would get stuck and I worried I was going to snap the case if I pulled too hard on it. Thankfully, my Ballistic case has a cover that’s easy to open. It also seals back nicely, without trouble. It’s the little things.

The back is kind of neat. It has a kick-stand, which I never use. However, it’s good to have the option if I need it. I will say that I was a little surprised by how easily the back gets scratched. It’s a shiny plastic, but mine already looks scratched-up. Then again, it’s better to be on the case than my phone. Besides, nobody looks at the back of my phone. I also wish there was more protection around the phone’s camera in the back. The case just has a rectangle hole which allows the camera to be free. I guess I wouldn’t mind a more full-body protection approach to it.

I am definitely happy with my Ballistic Case. I feel that it does a great job of protecting my phone from life. I intend to keep using this case and don’t plan on going back to the other brand. Although, a little birdie told me I may get the Galaxy 4 this summer. So, I may need a new case soon. I’ll probably get another one of these, if that’s the case.

Disclosure: I received a free Ballistic Case. No compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Now that summer is quickly approaching, many people will be taking vacations. That means we all want to look beach ready. To avoid the crowds and horrible heat, I actually took a trip to the beach this week with my mom. Thankfully, I had some free Nair hair removal product to use for this sponsored post to help me out.

Nair Hair Removal

One of the (usually) most annoying aspects of getting ready for a day out at the beach (or a date night) is getting smooth legs. I hate having to shave so often during the summer. It can lead to skin irritation quickly (for me at least). Other alternatives (such as going to a salon) can be costly and painful. I’m (apparently) a poor wimp and can’t handle going for a professional wax. That’s one of the reasons I was so eager to try this new Nair hair removal product, which just happened to arrive at my doorstep at the perfect time.

Let’s face it. Nobody wants to go to the beach, looking like me in the top picture with jeans on. Don’t get me wrong, I love jeans. However, they can be warm and don’t mix well with the water. Jeans do provide a good way to cover-up my prickly legs though. Thankfully, with this new Brazilian Spa Clay Nair hair removal product, I don’t have to wear jeans this summer to hide my legs. I can go worry-free and reveal those hairless things, like in the second picture.

There are actually two new Nair hair removal products available. One is for the face and the other is for the body. They both give women a simple (and painless) three-step process to removing hair. You start with pre-wipe for body or a pre-balm for the face. It does a great job of preparing the skin prior to step two, which is applying the depilatory. You let it sit on the skin for several minutes (personally, I have to leave it on at least 7-8 minutes for it to remove my hair fully). Then, you remove it with a washcloth and water. You follow that up with step three which is moisturizing product to keep the skin feeling great.

I tried both products and was very satisfied with the results (obviously as I wasn’t afraid to bare it at the beach or in my picture). They left me hairless and smooth. I was very impressed with the new Nair hair removal products and I will be using them again this summer .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Nair hair removal products. The opinions expressed are my own.

When I work with little kids, I always end up feeling so gross. Especially when I was working as a long-term substitute at a Title 1 school this winter. I felt like I was literally carrying the children’s germs with me all day. I mean they would sneeze right on me! So, it goes without saying that I was looking forward to reviewing the new Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer that I received for free. Even if I don’t get a full-time teaching position and am still a sub next year, I will need this stuff.

Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer

This new more effective formula of hand sanitizer really kills the germs. In fact, one squirt of it kills as many germs as two squirts of another brand’s sanitizer! Wow. I love that this new version allows me to feel safer and less grimy when I use it while I have to use less. That seems like a good way to save money (I don’t use as much and hopefully I won’t get sick as often). Purell has also taken the germ-killing at all times to a new level with their new JELLY WRAP Carriers for small bottles of sanitizer. It can be clipped to a purse or a lunch bag (like mine in the picture). It’s perfect for on-the-go.

Another wonderful thing I loved about the Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer is its new scents. I know that none of us particularly care for the chemical smell of most hand sanitizers. Thankfully, we now have new (and good) scents. My favorite is the Fresh Peach Blossoms. I attached it to my lunchbox because it smells so juicy and makes me hungry. I also like the Refreshing Florals scent. Both of which certainly don’t smell like the other hand sanitizers we’re used to.

I was definitely impressed with the new Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer. The more effective formula is better at killing germs. The JELLY WRAP Carrier is convenient for traveling season (you can bet I’ll be carrying some with me at the conferences I’m attending) and the new scents are delightful. So, have you tried them yet? What is your favorite scent?

Disclosure: I received free samples of the new Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer. No compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

You may recall how much I love Krispy Kreme. So, naturally I had to review their newest creation when they sent it to me (along with a coupon for free doughnuts). I recently got to experience the awesomeness that is Krispy Kreme‘s Doughnut Decorating Kit. See how pretty it can make your doughnuts look!

Doughnut Decorating Kit

This great little kit comes with all of the ingredients you need to decorate doughnuts. This includes 3 tubes of frosting (yellow, green, and pink), 1 package of sprinkles (multicolored), and 1 bag of red stars. The tubes are easy to squeeze and dispense the frosting from. Plus, you can recap them for later use. So, you can get a dozen doughnuts today and decorate and eat a few. Then, the next day you can finish off the batch. Both the sprinkles and stars can make a mess if you aren’t careful, since they are in little baggies. However, if you cut a small enough hole in the corner, you should be good to go.

With all of the different things in this doughnut decorating kit, you can create many different variations with this kit. It was definitely fun for me to try different patterns with the frosting and colors. Granted, I’m a full-grown adult. Nonetheless, it was enjoyable to get crafty with my delicious doughnuts. Plus, the frosting and sprinkles gave the original glazed doughnuts a different taste (not to mention a whole different look). This doughnut decorating kit allows us to put a whole new spin on a classic.

So, what do you think of this new doughnut decorating kit from Krispy Kreme? Will you be picking up a kit at your local Krispy Kreme store?

Disclosure: I received a coupon for a free dozen doughnuts and a doughnut decorating kit. No compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.