#FastAdvil for #FastRelief

Hi friends! Happy Tuesday!

Today I am writing about some awesome samples I received from crowdtap.com. Never heard of the site? It is pretty simple. Create an account, answer questions, share photos, complete tasks, and apply for samples and to host a party! PLUS- at the end of each month you are entered into a drawing for some gift cards! That's pretty awesome, right? So, this time, I received some Advil from Crowdtap.

At first I was skeptical because let's face it- we hear about different pain relievers multiple times a day from all different kinds of ads. I was pleasantly surprised with Advil! I had a headache so I decided to give it a try. Within about 20 minutes my headache was gone and I was able to carry on with my day! Awesome, right!? 

Before & After- I was pretty happy that headache was gone!

I would definitely recommend these to anyone who needs some quick and effective pain relief! Head on over to your local retailer (such as Walmart) and look for the Advil in the white box!

I recommend you stock up on some! I still have some samples and coupons, so if you are interested, drop a comment below so I can get in contact with you! I would love to mail you some! :) Remember- I received these samples for free from Crowdtap, but these opinions are completely my own!

I hope you have a wonderful day my little darlings!

Stay tuned for a giveaway update!

-Lindsey

Crowdtap Sample & Share: Ragu

Hello friends!


So I got some awesome Ragu FREE from Crowdtap.com and I wanted to share with you, because I made some yummy food! I made Chicken Parmesan :)

Free coupon, say whaaa!?

All the main ingredients- bread crumbs, Ragu, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and chicken!

Put bread crumbs (I like Panko) and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, stirring twice, until golden brown :)

Buy chicken cutlets or cut your chicken into cutlets. Use flour (I like to estimate, just fill the bowl halfway!), 4 eggs, and your bread crumbs. Cut excess fat off chicken. Dip into flour and shake off any excess. Dip into eggs, then into bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with all chicken cutlets :)

Bake at 450 for approximately 12 minutes. It depends on your oven, so just make sure the inside is cooked. (That means NO pink!)

Add Ragu sauce on top (I like to spoon it on!) & mozzarella cheese. I like to add basil leaves too, but you don't have to! Broil for about 2 minutes until cheese is melted. 

ENJOY!

I hope you like that yummy recipe! It is one of my FAVES! Serve it up with some green beans and TA-DA! Dinner is served :)

Have a good evening loves!

-Lindsey

o.b. Pro Comfort Tampons

Hello friends!

Today I wanted to share with you about some tampons I recently received from Smiley360. Smiley360.com is a website where you can connect with brands, attend twitter parties, and try products for free in return of your honest review! Pretty awesome, right?!
Just a warning, if you get freaked out by period, tampons, or anything of that sort, this post may be TMI for you!
So, the product I received this time was some o.b. Pro Comfort tampons!

In case you didn't know, these tampons do not have an applicator, which was new to me! I literally got these tampons at the most perfect time. Yep, I started my period a couple days after getting them. I usually am an applicator gal, but I decided I would give these a try.

You know, I didn't mind them, but I think I still like applicator tampons the most. I feel like applicators are easier to insert and plus, my hand doesn't have to get too close (if ya know what I mean!). None the less, these tampons worked great! I didn't have any leaking issues nor did I have any issues with how it fit or went in. They work great! If you don't mind using a tampon without an applicator, then these bad boys are for you! They had clear instructions that came with them and let you know what size is recommended!

They also had a great section on TSS, which is a very serious matter. In case you don't know, TSS is Toxic Shock Syndrome which can have many symptoms including high fevers, headache, feeling faint, a rash, and many other things. If you suspect you have TSS, seek medical attention immediately. And remember ladies, don't use a tampon that isn't right for you. If you have light periods, don't use super plus tampons so it can "stay in longer". Make sure you use the appropriate tampon and avoid TSS at all costs!

I hope you enjoyed learning about this awesome product! Please feel free to drop any questions, comments, or concerns you may have below! I will be sure to answer them or find out the answer for you! If you're interested in smiley360.com, just simply click the link and it will take you to their website!

I hope you have a fabulous Tuesday! Make sure to stay tuned because I may release another  hint this week, or I may do so next week! Dont forget to enter my giveaway here: http://hotmamareviews.blogspot.com/2014/10/vacation-and-surprise.html! Good luck and remember- if it hits 50 entries, I will add a SECOND winner! We are currently at 21, so get sharing! 

-Lindsey

Hint, Hint!

Hi friends!

I am back home from vacation and I oh-so missed my mailbox! I am so glad that I have it back and I am able to get all my exciting things! It was a nice drive (miss Ellie Fae fell asleep!) and we are finally all settled back into our house.

As promised I have some fun hints for y'all. Well, actually, they are actual pictures, but it doesn't show everything. I will be adding a few other things that I will NOT be revealing! Make sure you enter my giveaway on my previous post located here: http://hotmamareviews.blogspot.com/2014/10/vacation-and-surprise.html Make sure you add your twitter handle and your Instagram name. You HAVE to be following me. I WILL be checking and if your number is drawn but you are not following me, you will be automatically disqualified! Some people have brought it to my attention that they are unable to comment on my previous post. If this is the case, send me a DM on my Twitter or Instagram (since you're following me, yeah?) and I will give you a number!

So, as promised- here are some of the items that will be in my giveaway:

Remember the exclusive PINCHme box I won? Yep, some items are in my giveaway box.

I love this shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment and body wash, so obviously I had to share!

Toothpaste and mouthwash (please don't take offense, I just love this brand so I want others to love them too!)

A phone case for iPhone 5/5s, lotion, and some marykay make up.

That isn't even everything that is going to be included! There will be coupons and more items added! If I get something extra awesome in the mail, I will make sure to add it. I will be giving out more hints over the next couple weeks, but they will not completely revealed. I will be having fun opportunities to earn more entries. Awesome right!?

Plus! Since you are already following my instagram, make sure to check out my post... More surprises! :)

*** We are currently at 13 entries... If I hit FIFTY entries I will have TWO winners of some awesome items! (Yes, that means some of those items may be split up.. but no fret! More will be added!)

Thanks so much and don't forget to enter! You have until October 31st!

Have a wonderful Sunday, my friends!

-Lindsey

Vacation and a SURPRISE!

Hey friends!

I'm on vacation right now and away from my mailbox. With that being said, I don't have any products to write reviews on. I will be back this Sunday and I will be posting a video and/or blog post! Let me tell y'all, it is BEAUTIFUL up here! I am loving it and so is miss Ellie!

As I promised in my title, I have a HUGE surprise!

Drum roll please.....



I AM HAVING A GIVEAWAY! 
Thinking about all the fun stuff I will have at home and my huge amount of coupons, I thought I would have a super fun giveaway! There are a few rules:

1. You must follow me on this blog.
2. You must follow me on Instagram: @lindseyhambrick
3. You must follow me on Twitter: @LindseySwanty
4. U.S. only
5. Comment below with your FAVORITE color!

I will be assigning each person a number and I will do a drawing! (Miss Ellie will likely pull the number out of a hat, videos will be taken!). When you comment with your favorite color, make sure to tell me your Instagram name and twitter handle so I can verify you are following. Contest Ends October 31st and I will be giving out hints EVERY week! Fun, right!?


So get following and commenting! As soon as I get back home, I will post hint number one!


Good luck all! :)

-Lindsey

ChapStick: Moisture and Renew

So for starters, I am a member of Smiley360.com. It is a wonderful site where you receive products free in exchange for honest opinions. You write reviews, share with friends, create videos, and many more! It's pretty awesome! This time around I got a ChapStick Moisture & Renew! Let me tell you, this product is AMAZING!

So let me tell you a little bit more about it. the products full name is : ChapStick Dual-Ended Hydration Lock Moisture & Renew. Quite the name, huh? It (obviously) is dual-ended so it can provide your lips with the best results! The moisture side help reduce the signs of fine lines and smooths out your lips. The renew side contains natural butters (such as Shea ), which instantly softens your lips! Sounds great, right?! There is so much power in this little stick! 

Excuse my chipped nail polish!

I have been using it for about a week now and I have noticed a huge difference! I am so glad I was able to be a part of this mission! Are you looking for more information and maybe a few new ChapStick products? Head on over to Chapstick.com and check out all their latest and greatest products! Let me mention that they have seasonal flavors up too! (Citrus Jellybean, say what!?). I also have some coupons for $.50 off a ChapStick, so if you're interested feel free to leave a comment below with your email and I can get your address to send you one! 

Now go on, hurry to the store to purchase this absolutely amazing ChapStick before everyone else beats you to it! You won't regret it! Remember dolls, #PutYourLipsFirst with some #ChapStickPlease :)

Happy Friday and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I am heading out of town for vacation on Sunday, so I may not be able to post for a while. (Not to mention I will be away from my mailbox for an ENTIRE WEEK.) Enjoy yourselves & have a blessed weekend!

-Lindsey

#PINCHmeNYFW Box!

If those of you don't know about PINCHme.com, its a pretty awesome site! All you do is wait for them to announce the day of the month, and you log on that day RIGHT at 12PM EST and claim samples if they are available to you! PINCHme.com also does fun twitter and facebook giveaway, which I was lucky enough to win! I scored an awesome box FULL of goodies from a twitter party about #PINCHmeNYFW which was obviously for New York Fashion Week! The box had TONS of amazing products, as you can see here:

I had a huge amount of friends and family ask me what my favorite products were, so instead of writing it out a million times for each one of them, I decided I'd pick my absolute favorites and write a post about them. So that's what I am doing, sitting behind a computer with my Pumpkin Spice coffee sitting next to me blogging about my favorite products! So, here are the 4 that I chose:

On the far left is the water Bobble. Let me tell you, this thing is awesome! I never even knew it existed, so I am super excited to have found out about it! It has a filter inside of it, so you can put any kind of water in it and it filters as you drink. Is that not just awesome?! Its a carbon filter that is made in the USA, the bottle is BPA free, AND it is recyclable! ONE filter equals THREE HUNDRED WATER BOTTLES. THREE HUNDRED! If that isn't awesome I don't know what is! I did try it and the water tastes as good as new! I will definitely be making the switch to the Bobble and save some water bottles! :)

The green bottle next to it is some amazing soap! The brand is Essenza and it is luxury soap. When I used it, I honestly thought I was in a 5 star hotel. The scent I received is Rosemary Mint (sorry sis, I know you're allergic... I'll hide it next time you're over) and it is SO fabulous! The smell is intoxicating, honestly. It contains essential oils which leave a wonderful aroma and it cleans your hands, which you can do so frequently, and it won't dry out your hands! Awesome, right!?

Underneath the soap is a Boots high shine lip crayon. I'm new to the whole "lip crayon" thing so I thought this thing was the best ever. It goes on smoothly, doesn't clump up into little balls, and it is shiny! The color I received was Delicate Pink! It makes life so much easier with this and the color is just wonderful!

The last product, which is on the far right is some Kleenex. Now, I know what you all are thinking, Kleenex, really? But let me tell you, I never thought Kleenex could be so dang CUTE! It almost reminds me of a cute clutch. Carrying around an ugly and noisy on-the-go tissue is no longer an issue. The packaging is quiet, and not to mention its super soft, and its fashionable. Who knew that Kleenex could be so cute and adorable!? 

So those are my four favorite products from the box. It was really hard to choose, but I decided to just pick four and run with it! If you have any questions about the other products I received feel free to drop a comment below! Don't be shy, I promise I will reply in a timely manner!

I hope y'all have a wonderful day!

-Lindsey