Just Melanie

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Howdy, Pardners... So in this post, I'm going to be giving you my recommendations for apps, products, and services that I, myself, use and love (or have in the past but, for whatever reason, no longer can). I will not... Read more →

Product Review: Brooklyn Cloth Clothing, For Always Fashionable

Check it out! I was contacted by a company called Always Fashionable to get complimentary clothing items in exchange for my opinions. Full Disclosure: I received this shirt for free, in exchange for publishing my reviews on social media and... Read more →

Doing Our Part To #MoveTheDate: Part The First

Hey, peeps! I've always been an avid tree-hugger, and right now is really a time in my life where I want to focus on actions that are good for me, good for my family, and good for our planet. I... Read more →

MegaFood Kids Nutrient Booster Powders

Disclaimer: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my... Read more →

GIVEAWAY!! And Product Review: NeilMed Naspira For Babies & Kids

Disclaimer: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program (greenmomsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post... Read more →

Product Review: DYMO LabelManager® 160

Full Disclosure: I was given a free DYMO LabelManager® 160 to try, along with several rolls of labels, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed herein are - as always - 100% my own. I was so excited... Read more →

Product Review: Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Creams

Recently, I was engaged by Smiley 360 on a mission to try the Ultimate Miracle Worker Day Cream SPF 15, Nighttime Serum-in-Cream, and Eye Cream by philosophy. Here's my delivery, right out of the package. I couldn't wait to get... Read more →

Bzz, Bzz: Boursin Gourmet Cheese #GotItFree

So, you all know that I am a member of Smiley360, which gives regular folk (like moi) the chance to try products that we might otherwise not have, usually for free. For more information on Smiley360, click on over here.... Read more →

Bzz, Bzz: NESCAFÉ with Coffee-mate® Hazelnut

Recently, I was selected by Smiley360 to try new NESCAFÉ with Coffee-Mate® in the Hazelnut flavor. {I have coupons for trying the other two flavors (French Vanilla and Sweet & Creamy Original), but I haven't been able to locate the... Read more →

Bzz, Bzz: Sara Lee® Pound Cake

Recently, BzzAgent selected Team Odette to try Sara Lee® Pound Cake for free, which of course was exciting because DESSERT IS YUMMY, y'all. {I was technically supposed to redeem my free product coupon at Kroger, but since I couldn't find... Read more →

Your Ticket To Click It

Yup, I'm going to do a bunch of reviews on my Smiley.com sampling projects here, and I would appreciate it if you all would please, please, please click on each link to give me credit for telling you about this... Read more →

Random Tuesday: Baseball, #Jamberry Nails, And Pancakes?!

This may be only the second or third time I've participated in Random Tuesday with Stacey Uncorked, but I'm feeling it today, so here I am! Link up if you're completely random on a Tuesday, yes? Shall we? ☼ ☼... Read more →

Our #DisneySide Celebration + Jack's 11th Birthday Party

On Sunday, we finally had our DisneySide Celebration @ Home. The party was sponsored by Disney Parks and MommyParties, and I was given LOTS of great products to use to help us celebrate Jack turning 11. From the American Tourister... Read more →

The #Disney Goodies Are Coming In! More #DisneySide Within =D

(Part TWO. See Part ONE here.) Oh. Em. Gee, you guys! I'm getting SUPER excited planning our #DisneySide Celebration @Home party. You know I've changed my mind 1,000 times since I got the word that I was selected to host,... Read more →

Building Anticipation For My #DisneySide Party!

Full Disclosure: Thanks to Disney Parks and MomSelect, I was chosen to host a Disney Side @Home Celebration! I received an awesome party kit containing lots of free products in order to host the party. The opinions expressed here are,... Read more →

Product Review: Lancome #DreamTone Customized Skin Tone Correcting Serum #bareselfie

At the very beginning of November, I received a free full-size bottle of Lancome DreamTone Customized Skin Tone Correcting Serum from Lancome and SheSpeaks, in order to use and review it here on Ye Olde-Fashoned Blahg. Here's my face at... Read more →

Product Review: Calorease #MomsMeet

Recently, I was asked by Moms Meet to review Calorease, a weight management aid. I'll be honest. I was both leery and skeptical at first. I didn't think it would work, and/or I might be living in the bathroom for... Read more →

CLOSED: Green Giant: Make A Giant Difference #MyBlogSpark #Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen by Random Number Generator, is #2: Jessie C., who said, "I like Valley Fresh Steamers cut green beans." Congratulations, Jessie! Please send me your address for your prize pack. Thanks to all... Read more →

Friday Fragments, Version 10.17.13

. Link up with Mrs. 4444 if you're fragmented today! . * * * * * * * * . I haven't played along in aaaaages, maybe once since the beginning of Summer, so I hope this isn't too terribly... Read more →