Glade Expressions® Collection BzzAgent Review

Glade Expressions® Collection BzzAgent Review

Love the Scents and Style in the Glade Expressions Collection!!

As a BzzAgent (check out this awesome program at BzzAgent.com), I received FREE coupons to try two products in the Glade Expressions Collection in exchange for my honest opinion:  The oil diffuser starter kit and the freshening mist in decorative holder.  I used the coupons at Publix and was disappointed to find only one scent available at that location (Pineapple and Mangosteen).  But, hey, I love pineapple and even have a yellow kitchen.  My loyal blog readers will know that pineapple is actually perfect for me.  ;-) I brought my bag of scented goodness home but didn't open them right away.

The next day I gave my house a good weekly cleaning and decided to open the oil diffuser starter kit as a finishing touch.  It was easy to assemble but when it says there will be a click there will be a BIG click.  I pinched my finger but it was well worth it. I absolutely love that the diffuser does not plug in or need batteries.  You also don't have to worry about an open container just lying around for little hands to knock over.

I gave the beautiful bamboo design front and center placement on my mantel and let it do it's thing.  A light and fruity fragrance began wafting throughout my home.  It is not overpowering at all but is just strong enough to make me want to hang out in the den more.  I find myself making excuses to go enjoy the gentle fragrance of pineapple and mango.  Laundry to do?  No problem; guess I'll have to go in the den.  ;-)

The mist is also wonderful with the same fresh scent.  It is great to use in the bathroom or anytime you want a fresh burst of fragrance.  It comes in a sleek white dispenser that would go with practically any decor.  It's so pretty that you don't have to go hide it under the counter.  When I do that, I usually promptly forget about them!!

I will definitely be buying this collection in the future.  I have heard great things about the Lavender & Juniper Berry, Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice and Cotton & Italian Mandarin.  I think the collection is very affordable and I want to try them all!!

What in the WORLD are the Judiacs?

Some people have asked me recently about the Judiacs.  I have the #Judiacs listed prominently on my Twitter bio and have even indulged in tweeting about the topic lately.  What does it mean and is it a group?  So, I am going to do my best in this blog entry to explain the evolvement of the #Judiacs and hopefully do some credit to the members.

The first mention of the Judiacs occurred in the comment section under my "Just in case you are curious about my pineapple grove" blog entry dated 2/21/2012.  ( http://judybelle.blogspot.com/2012/02/just-in-case-anyones-curious-about-my.html?showComment=1329916333321#c3762315643674483419 ) My good friend and supporter thought that I had a potential fan base somewhat comparable to Justin Bieber's "Beliebers"  (their words, not mine-you can even check out that blog entry for more great examples).  They even came up with the Judiacs title and sent me some great pictures with titles like "Judiacs Forever"  and "I <3 Judiacs".  Man, I wish I still had those pictures.  ;-)  I was very flattered and surprised with the generous praise.

In later tweets and direct messages with this good friend, they said how they just know I am a good soul and like the way I am a Twitter social butterfly of sorts.  I am always friendly and try to be respectful of all points of view and I do enjoy promoting the people, places and things I love (this same good friend also gave me my Ambassadors Klout topic for the same reasons).

So, I think the idea of me having my own fan group called the Judiacs is really funny and flattering.  I admit I have been having fun with it.  This is me.  You know, the one who could proudly join any #geeksquad .  I feel generally awkward in real life social situations and yet somehow my true self shines through on Twitter.  In real life, it happens but it takes a while for me to warm up and overcome my innate shyness.

And, I guess some people get me.  The real me behind my insecurities, social awkwardness, and geekiness.  They like when I gush about the things I love and actually encourage me to do so.  They are the people that I would keep coming back to at a real life party because they would be my comfort zone.  They are the Judiacs and so far I know of two official members.  Please feel free to leave a comment below if you need further information about this group or if you would like to officially join my "fan club". 

Just in case anyone's curious about my pineapple grove...

When I joined Twitter, like everybody else I was just an egg without a location.  But, I thought, should I put my real location?  What about the stalkers?  Hmmmm...  I wasn't too sure about that.  But, I had to put something.  And, I thought it had to be creative.  Something interesting enough to hopefully make people take a second look and follow me.

About that same time, I was visiting with my mom and dad.  We were having coffee in their super bright sunroom and she told me a story.  The area around their house flooded a while back and she started talking about one of the casualties.  It was her beloved potted pineapple plant that just washed away and has never been seen since.  She mentioned that she liked to think that her pineapple plant had taken root somewhere far away and had started a whole pineapple grove.  While she talked about it, she got such a radiant far-off look in her eyes and I could see the beautiful pineapple grove so vividly with the hot sun beating down.

So, I thought why not put my location as the pineapple grove on Twitter?  It may not be a real physical location but it is a very happy place in my mind.  It was created by my mother and I am happily drinking hot coffee and maybe eating chocolate with her there.  And, we are admiring all of her lovely pineapples growing everywhere wild and free.

Lindt Lindor Chocolate BzzAgent Review

I am a BzzAgent for BzzAgent.com.  They are a leading Word of Mouth marketing company who invite BzzAgent's for certain campaigns based on answers to surveys and demographics.

They sent me an invitation to participate in the Lindt Lindor Chocolate campaign.  Once I accepted the invitation, BzzAgent sent me a full-sized bag of the Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles along with some little sample-sized bags with coupons to share with my friends and family in exchange for my honest opinion.

The BzzKit included the following information about the delectable chocolates:  The Master Chocolatier, Rodolphe Lindt, has created a masterpiece with his invention of the chocolate conching technique.  The outside is a delicate chocolate shell and the irresistibly smooth inside is designed to melt just at body temperature.  The chocolates come in a variety of flavors (such as milk, white, dark, orange, raspberry and seasonal limited editions) that satisfy every self-indulgent mood or gift-giving opportunity.  Each flavor comes in its own beautifully decorated wrapper color.  Even the name is special and is derived from the words "Lindt" and "or," the french word for gold.

I had never tried them before and greatly enjoyed them.  I usually always keep Milky Ways and Dove chocolates handy for when a chocolate craving hits me.  The Lindor chocolates are really a step above.  

I reward myself with a yummy Lindor truffle for checking items off my to-do list when the kids are napping.  I like to indulge my chocolate craving while checking facebook or just putting my feet up for a moment of sweet solitude.

I gave these chocolate truffles a five-star rating because they are a true delight for all the senses.  The wrappers are so pretty and they crinkle as you open them.  Then, you smell and taste the chocolate that was made with the finest carefully selected cocoa beans.  I think these beautiful and tasty bags of chocolate would be perfect for just about any gift-giving occasion and really wouldn't even need to be wrapped.  Who doesn't love premium-quality chocolate???  I know I am excited to share these delicious treats with my family and friends.  And, I hope Santa is reading this...  I want these Lindt Lindor chocolate truffles in my Christmas stocking this year!