Nectresse Natural Sweetner

This product was received compliments of Influenster; all opinions in this post are my own.

To learn more about this product, please go to the Nectresse website and Influenster product page .

I must first admit that I am most certainly not a cooker or baker, although I probably enjoy baking WAY more but the extent of my cooking abilities goes as far as dialing for take out :)

For this reason, I wasn’t sure of how exactly to use Nectresse, besides of course pouring some on my cereal (which I did almost daily) and so I looked online for some help. Below you will see one of my favorite recipes to make because not only is it delicious but it is easy and quick to make. I made these for my son’s birthday and he loved them but best of all, by using Nectresse natural sweetener I knew I didn’t have to worry about added calories or artificial ingredients…enjoy!

Birthday Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup yellow cake mix
1 Tbs Nectresse or 3 packages
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk
3 Tbs sprinkles

• Mix everything together and portion your pancakes out (pour about half cup per pancake) on a hot griddle.  When finished cooking, top with whip cream and sprinkles. Homemade whip cream can be made by using 3 packets of Nectresse, 1 package of vanilla instant pudding, 1 tsp.  Vanilla extract and 8 oz. Heavy whipping cream (use more whipping cream for a thinner consistency).

Influenster Sugar N' Spice VoxBox

These products were received compliments of Influenster; all opinions in the review are my own.

To learn more about these products, please go to the Optic White, Nectresse, BelVita, Dickinsons and Vaseline Influenster product pages.

      

The promise

v  Optic White will clean, freshen and whiten your teeth in one week, with full results in four weeks.

v  Nectresse Natural No Calorie Sweeter is just that, a sweeter that is all-natural and has no calories.

v  BelVita Breakfast Biscuits are breakfast cookies that provide you will sustained energy.

v  Dickinsons Original Witch Hazel are oil-controlling towlettes that also remove dirt and impurities.

v  Vaseline Spray n’ Go Moisturizer is a continuous spray lotion that moisturizes deeply and absorbs in seconds.

  

The Product

v  Optic White – This line of products include a toothbrush with tongue cleaner, whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. I have been using the toothpaste for a while because I wanted to whiten my teeth without spending a whole and the toothpaste did just that. But when teamed up with the toothbrush and mouthwash, however, the paste worked a whole lot better.

v  Nectresse  - Although I have never been a huge fan of artificial sweeteners, I was excited to try this product out because it is all-natural and calorie free. I only used Nectresse on my cereal (since I’m not much of a coffee drinker) and it worked just fine. The taste was decent and, if it really is all-natural and calorie-free, I wouldn’t mind using it again.

v  BelVita – I am always dragging in the mornings, so this product really came in handy. The first time I tried the biscuits, I had them with coffee and I really did feel a burst of energy. After that, however, I didn’t feel more energized but they sure so taste good.

v  Dickinsons – Although I never got totally used to the smell, I did like how these towlettes worked, I used them to wipe off my makeup and my face not only looked clean but felt smooth.

v  Vaseline – I am obsessed with finding the perfect moisturizing lotion, so I knew that this lotion had to bring it if it was going to get my approval. Not only is it easy to apply but it moisturizes almost all day and does absorb rather quickly (although you can feel it on your hands).

The Verdict

v  Optic White – BUY, must you must use all three products and use as directed if you want the best results.

v  Nectresse – BUY, if you want to use a sweetener rather than real sugar.

v  BelVita – BUY, if you want a tasty snack or meal replacement (although it may not give you the energy it promises).

v  Dickinsons – BUY, but be aware of that funky “medicine” smell

v  Vaseline – BUY, unless you like the old fashioned way that includes using the pump’s straw to dig in to the bottle for the last of the lotion J

Palmolive Soft Touch Product Review

This product review will be for the Coconut Butter Palmolive Soft Touch. This product, along with the Vitamin E Palmolive Soft Touch, was received compliments of Influenster. All opinions in the review are my own.

To learn more about this product, please go to the Palmolive website and Influenster product page.


The Promise
The unique formula with a touch of Coconut Butter was designed to be mild on hands, with a silky, smooth feel,  while still leaving dishes sparkling clean. As always, Palmolive is Tough on Grease, Soft on Hands.

My First Thoughts
I first need to start off by stating that I do not enjoy doing the dishes, although I understand that they must be done. Secondly, I know that in my case the most logical solution would be to use the dishwasher but, being raised in a traditional Mexican family, the dishwasher is the devil and it will never leave dishes as clean as washing them by hand :) Lastly, I had been purchasing Dawn Hand Renewal for a while because I know the importance of taking care of your skin and I hate using those gloves that just leave your hands stinky and sweaty.

The Product
I was pleasantly surprised with the appearance of the product, looks more like something from Bath and Body Works than a dish soap. When using the product, I realized the lather is thicker and silkier, which for me was a good sign for both my dishes and my hands. The grease came right off and doing the dishes was a breeze. The true test came when I had to clean spaghetti off a plate, the grease stains came off and there was no greasy film afterwards as you sometimes get with "cheaper" products. Also, I must add, I have two children at home that love their milk so this product also worked well in cleaning the milk residue off the bottles.

Verdict
Overall, I must say that I am pretty happy with this product and can't wait to try other lines from Palmolive. Palmolive Soft Touch with Coconut Butter did exactly what it promised and worked as great as the more expensive Dawn Hand Renewal. If you follow the link to the Palmolive website listed above, you will find that Palmolive reinvented themselves with several new lines of products fit to meet specific needs (try out the Product Recommender to see what line of Palmolive product works best for you). Also, another great thing about Palmolive Soft Touch is that you can easily find all it's varieties (Vitamin E, Coconut Butter and Aloe) at a Walmart near you.