DISCLOSURE: I received a free product in exchange for hosting a party and sharing my honest review. No further compensation was provided. All opinions are my own.

The weather is starting to get warmer and soon it will be time for cute dresses and shorts and that means shaving more. I've probably been shaving my legs since middle school. That's a long time! 

While shaving is a relatively easy way to get rid of body hair, it also has its drawbacks. I have sensitive skin and often I get irritation and ingrown hairs from shaving. Plus the results don't last very long. If I shave in the morning, I'm usually dealing with stubble by the evening.

I've tried other methods of hair removal, including waxing and sugaring, but they can be messy and I usually go back to shaving. A couple years ago, I even had my underarms lasered at my dermatologist's office. While I was pretty happy with the results, the process was painful and expensive. I paid about $900 for six sessions. It got most of the hair but there are still a few random ones that have stuck around.

DISCLOSURE: I received a free sample from Crowdtap to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I'm not always able to brush my teeth or rinse with mouthwash when I'm away from home. So, I often carry gum and mints with me to help freshen my breath during the day. I keep them in my purse, in the car and in my drawer at work.

A week ago or so, I got the chance to try Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips. I've actually used them before, years ago. But, it's probably been at least five years since the last time I tried them.

DISCLOSURE: I received a free sample from BzzAgent. All opinions are my own.

I don't use mouthwash as often as I should. Even though my dental hygienist has recommended using an oral rinse when I brush, I haven't been able to make it part of my oral care routine. A big reason is because a lot of mouthwashes burn! Sometimes they burn so much, that I can't rinse for the full minute that they require.

Recently, I was given the chance to try Crest Pro-Health Advanced with Extra Deep Clean Mouthwash. It's alcohol free! So, it provides all the great benefits of mouthwash, but without the burn!

DISCLOSURE: I received a free sample from Crowdtap to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Ever since I had to get a crown on a tooth a few years ago, I've made a conscious effort to be better at flossing. Before it was only something I did when I could feel food in between my teeth or if I had a dentist appointment coming up. Now, I try and floss at least once a day.

I do have a favorite brand of floss that I use. I find that it does a good job at getting food out from in between my teeth and it leaves my mouth feeling clean and fresh. (If you want to know which one it is, leave me a comment!)

But, I recently had the chance to try a different brand. Reach Floss is now Listerine Floss! I was sent Listerine UltraClean Mint Floss to try.

Listerine UltraClean Mint Floss

• uses shred-resistant technology to stretch, flex, and glide for an ultimate clean
• has MICRO-GROOVES technology that removes 2x more plaque than Glide Mint Floss

DISCLOSURE: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. All opinions are my own.

It's been probably a year since I've received anything from Influenster. If you're not familiar with Influenster, it's a site where you're sent products to try in exchange for your review. To qualify to receive products, you post reviews and and answer questions about products on the Influenster website. The more you share, the better your chances. It also helps to have a large following on social media.

I recently received the Carefree VoxBox. Inside was a package of Carefree Acti-Fresh Liners and an information booklet and coupon.

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

This time of year, it's inevitable that someone in the family gets sick.  It might be that the kids bring home a virus from school or my husband and I pick up something from one of our co-workers.  That means lots of sneezing, sore throats and runny noses.  We go through a lot of tissues in the winter.

Recently, I had the opportunity to try out a couple different varieties of tissues from Kleenex.  We usually buy Kleenex brand tissues, but just the regular Everyday or Ultra-Soft kinds.  I was sent a box of Kleenex with Lotion and the Kleenex Anti-Viral.  For as long as I've been using Kleenex tissues, I'm not sure I've ever tried these varieties!

DISCLOSURE: I received free products from Smiley360 and Scotties to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

Our house is never without facial tissues.  There's a box in pretty much every room of the house.  They're in the bedrooms, the bathrooms, the living room and even the office.  We haven't really been brand loyal.  We've used Kleenex, Puffs, and various store brands.  One brand we've never used before (at least I don't think), though, is Scotties brand facial tissues.

Thanks to Smiley360 and Scotties, I recently had the chance to try Scotties Facial Tissues.   They sent a kit that included one box of Scotties 2-ply Facial Tissues, 2 coupons for a free box of Scotties tissues and an information sheet on the Scotties TREES ROCK program.

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

We've been trying to green our home and daily routines.  We buy natural and organic foods and products. We recycle and reuse as much as possible.  We use reusable shopping bags when we remember to bring them!

One place where we haven't really purchased too many green products is the bathroom. Aside from natural cleaning products, we haven't really purchased natural toilet paper.  We've tried some a couple times and it just didn't seem to be as nice.  It was kind of rough and not very strong. It was also pretty thin.

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Crowdtap in order to host a Cottonelle Deck The Stalls Holiday Party.  All opinions expressed here are my own.

The Christmas season is here! We've already put up our Christmas tree and some decorations around the house. We have a wreath up on our front door and are planning on getting the Christmas lights up this weekend.

One area, though, where I really don't do too much decorating is the bathroom.  I'll change the hand towels to something more festive and maybe use a pine-scented air freshener -- but, that's about it.  So, recently, I had the opportunity to host a Cottonelle Deck The Stalls Holiday Party, where the premise was to decorate flushable wipes dispensers!  I would have never thought to decorate them and when I told my friends and family about the party, no one was really too excited to come.

DISCLOSURE:  I received free samples of U by Kotex from Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

I hate having my period.  It affects my mood and makes me unpleasant to be around the days before it comes.  (Ha, just ask my husband!)  Plus, my flow can sometimes be heavy and inevitably, I end up ruining a pair of underwear with a leak.  I usually end up using not-so-cute undies during that time of the month.

Millions of undies are ruined every year due to failed period protection.  It's time to stop the madness! U by Kotex can help Save the Undies!

DISCLOSURE:  I received a free bottle of Listerine Naturals from Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

As a whole, my family and I are moving towards eating more natural and organic foods.  We've been buying more products that don't contain any artificial colors or flavors or preservatives.  We even signed up for a CSA this summer and probably ate more vegetables than we've ever eaten before!  (So tired of yellow squash now!)

And while I'm putting more natural and organic products in my mouth to eat, I figured I should also be using more natural products to clean my mouth and teeth!  That's why I was pretty excited to get the chance to try out the new Listerine Naturals Antiseptic Mouthwash.  I was interested to see if it would work as well as my regular Listerine and how they managed to make it "natural."  I have found in the past that some natural products don't seem to work as well as my regular ones do.

Welcome to the Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash Giveaway!

Hosted by: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways

Sponsored by: Dial

DISCLOSURE:  SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways received a free product to facilitate this post.  All opinions are her own.  This blog did not receive any compensation for promotion of this giveaway.

NEW Dial® Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash is the latest Dial® Brand body wash, bringing you hydration to your body washing experience in a tropical fun new scent.

This body wash provides a rich lather that's infused with coconut water, which is known to be rich in hydrating antioxidants and electrolytes.  The mango scent will leave your skin feeling fresh and clean.

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Crowdtap to host a #GentlePower Party.  No further compensation was provided.  All opinions are my own.

I first learned about Cetaphil products through one of my sisters.  She had been dealing with acne for years and her dermatologist had recommended she use Cetaphil cleanser to wash her face.  It would clean her oily face without making it too dry.  I didn't use it, but I remember the huge bottle of Cetaphil in the bathroom we shared.

Years later, I was reacquainted with Cetaphil when my kids developed eczema.  Their skin would get so itchy and they would get these patches of dry skin on their legs and arms.  Our pediatrician had prescribed a cream that was part Cetaphil and part steroid (triamcinolone).  It worked great!  I even started using it myself.  I would get dry areas on my legs that would get super irritated after shaving.  The cream worked wonders!

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Crowdtap to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own.

Early last year, I was introduced to the Cottonelle Care Routine, which involved combining the use of Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper with Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Wipes.  It stressed the fact that people use water and cloth to clean other things, why not your behind??

Later that year, Cottonelle teamed up with British television presenter, Cherry Healey, to launch their #LetsTalkBums campaign. Healey traveled around the country, talking to Americans about how they cleaned their bums.  It's pretty funny to see how people react to her questions!

DISCLOSURE:  I received a free product from Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  My opinions are my own.

I am not a fan of facial hair.  I prefer my men clean-shaven.  And for the most part, my husband complies.  There was the one year --around Christmas time -- when he decided he was going to grow a full beard and mustache.  Luckily, by New Year's Eve, he had shaved it all off.  It was too itchy and I wasn't going anywhere near it!  There was also the other time he decided maybe just a mustache would look good.  I made a point of not going out in public with him!

About a week ago, I was at work and my husband had taken the kids to the local playground.  I got a text from him saying that he had fallen off the monkey bars and split his jaw and was probably going to need stitches.  I still had a whole afternoon's worth of patients to see and no one else to cover for me.  He was going to have to wait until I got home before heading to the ER.  So, he just put a Band-Aid on it before he had it looked at.  In the end, he needed a few stitches and wasn't allowed to shave his face until the stitches came out.  It was going to be a long 5-7 days!

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

Have you ever laughed so hard you peed a little?  I have.  But, occasionally, it happens when I'm not laughing.  Light Bladder Leakage (or LBL) is no laughing matter.  It can be pretty embarrassing.  And while it doesn't happen too often for me, 1 out of 3 women experiences LBL.

Fortunately, there are products available to help one manage LBL.  Poise has a line of liners and pads to provide protection against LBL.  They feature Super Absorbent Material, or SAM, which absorbs wetness, neutralizes odor, and helps keep you dry.

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Listerine and Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

I'm not a regular mouthwash user.  I tend to use it most on the days leading up to a dental visit and any time I feel like my mouth could use some extra freshening.  Most mouthwashes are just too strong for me to use everyday.  But, when I do use mouthwash, it's usually Listerine.  There's just something about that burn that makes me feel like it's working and getting rid of those bad breath germs!

Did You Know?
Did you know brushing alone misses 75% of your mouth?  This leaves plenty of room for bad breath and disease causing germs to grow.  Listerine recently launched the 21 Day Challenge.  They assert that you will feel a difference in your mouth after using Listerine for 21 days or they will refund your money.

DISCLOSURE:  I received a free sample from Crowdtap to facilitate this review.  My opinions are my own.

Do you remember those Herbal Essences commercials back in the day with the woman who goes to take a shower with her Herbal Essences shampoo and has a hairgasm?  Now they have body washes that can give you that feeling all over!

I haven't really used any Herbal Essences products in a long time.  I remember buying the hair products a lot back in the '90s.  It wasn't until recently that I started buying them again.

DISCLOSURE:  I received a free product from BzzAgent to facilitate this review.  My opinions are my own.

I have sensitive skin.  My legs are prone to ingrown hairs and razor bumps, so I tend to use razors with only three blades.  When I was offered the chance to try the Schick Hydro Silk Sensitive Care razor, I wasn't aware that it had five blades!  So, when it arrived, I was very hesitant to even use it and regretted even accepting the campaign from BzzAgent.  I've tried razors with four and even five blades in the past and have always had problems with them.  My legs would end up irritated and I'd have to not shave for several days to calm them down.

The kit from BzzAgent, though, was nice.  It included a full size razor with refills, coupons to hand out to friends and a coupon for a free can of Skintimate Shave Gel.

DISCLOSURE:  I received a free bottle of Colgate Total Mouthwash from Influenster.com to try and review.  All opinions are my own.

I don't use mouthwash regularly.  While, I do brush and try to floss regularly, I find that most mouthwashes burn too much for me to use everyday.  I'll use them from time to time, whenever I felt like my mouth and teeth could use some extra cleaning.  When I was asked to try and review the new Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash, I was excited!

Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash provides up to 12 hours of protection -- even after eating and drinking.  All without the burn of alcohol!  It kills 99% of germs, reduces plaque, helps prevent gingivitis and freshens your breath.  It's available in three flavors:

• Peppermint Blast
• Spearmint Surge
• Wintermint Rush

I was sent a kit that included a 250 mL bottle of the Peppermint Blast flavor and a fact sheet on the product: