I’ve been under the weather the last two weeks and
have 100% neglected my online life; tré tragic! So, in the spirit Valentine’s
Day, I thought I’d jump on the V-Day Train theme and answer the following
fun-filled questions. If you’re itching for something to do, TAG you’re it!
Comment down below your blog URL as I’d love to read my fellow lovelies responses
to these heart-filled questions.
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!
What is your favorite Valentine's Day treat? I don’t have a specific Valentine’s Day treat that I
adore above all others, but you can never go wrong with anything chocolate
related!
Sweethearts of chocolate covered strawberries? YUCK! I absolutely hate
Sweethearts candy. They’re a cute novelty gift and I may have a few here and
there, but they remind me of antacid tablets. Therefore, I would most
definitely have to go with chocolate covered strawberries!
What was your favorite Valentine's Day memory? Hmmm….
My favorite Valentine’s Day memory would have to be when I was in elementary
school. Every Valentine’s Day was celebrated by making a kick-bum mailbox at
home, bringing it to school, and then walking around the room delivering
Valentine’s to each student.
Every
student would receive a list of names of their classmates. We were to make a
Valentine’s Day Card / gift for each student and then deliver them (via their
cute mailboxes) on Valentine’s Day. There was always goodies and music. It was
such a fun tradition and made everyone feel loved. I think I had the most fun
making the mailboxes.
What movie would you rather watch on Valentine's Day: "Pretty Woman" or "You've Got Mail"? I’ve seen both movies and
they’re equally good, but I’d have to go with “Pretty Woman”. It has more
drama! :) What celeb would you not mind having as your Valentine? Oh,
la, la! So many options…. Bradley
Cooper, Daniel DiTomasso, Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, I don’t think I could
pick just one! I think the winner would have to be…. *drumroll* Daniel
DiTomasso (with the facial hair)!
What would you do on your perfect Valentine's Day date? I’m a sucker for fancy
dinners. If I was going out, I’d want to hit the Melting Pot (amazing
experience, delicious food, but pricey). If staying in, I’d either want my love
to cook the entire meal for me (as a surprise) or for us to cook together;
finishing the night off with a fun chocolate-y dessert! And of course, movies +
massive cuddling.
Red or pink lips on Valentine's Day? I
haven’t been able to find a rockin’ red that suits me, so I’m going to have to
say an in-between color. Definitely more red, but with a hint of pink.
What is your ideal Valentine's Day date outfit? My ideal outfit would be a solid
colored skirt (probably black) with a sparkly / show-stopper blouse; probably
pink or red. Decked out in bling: rings, necklace, earrings, bracelet, etc.
Killer shoes and a small clutch to match my top (all three items the same
color) and fully painted fingernails and toenails to match! :)
Homemade or store-bought gifts? Hands down, homemade gifts! Gifts
that come from the heart and require time / effort mean 100x more to almost any
girl than a store bought gift.
Would you wear your hair up or hair down for a date night? I always wear my hair up in a messy bun, but if I was going
somewhere special or doing something to celebrate something special, I would
wear it mostly down but gathered up in loose curls to pull the hair out of my
face.
I am absolutely addicted to
all things Philosophy; especially my holy grail of facial cleansers… *drum
roll* Purity Made Simple. This stuff must be made with the tear
drops of unicorns! It is the most moisturizing and effective cleanser that I
have ever used. It gently removes ALL makeup
and cleanses your face; all-in-one! If you’re running short on time, you do not
even have to moisturize as this cleanser leaves your skin feeling supple and
smooth. I purchased mine through QVC and have it on auto-delivery. I have the
mondiferously large bottle with a pump. The pump works great as a measuring
tool; one pump gets the job done! Step #2: Facial Time!
Features & Benefits
Fast-acting results
Mineral-packed purifying paste
Leaves a beautifully clean feel
This is such an amazing
product! The Great Mystery isgentle enough to use daily (but I
use it every other day) and it leaves your skin feeling as though you
just visited the spa. The best part…. It only takes one-minute to reap the
benefits of this awesome product! It contains sea salt, which provides a nice
light exfoliation and when this accidentally gets into your mouth when
showering (oops!) you can actually taste the sea salt! I also have this product
on auto-delivery from QVC. Step #3A:
Moisturize, baby! On the “high-end”…
Features & Benefits
Helps diffuse energizing oxygen for glowing skin
Blend of antioxidants helps protect skin against environmental attack
Provides oil-free, lightweight hydration
I absolutely LOVE
moisturizing and enjoy trying all different products designed to make your face
silky smooth. However, being a smexy fluffy-lady tends to produce unwanted
perspiration on my face when I’m rushing around working or getting ready to
leave the house. Therefore, I always use a gel-like moisturizer on these
occasions; just like Take a Deep Breath. This moisturizer is amazing!
It is super lightweight and oil-free, but still provides you with a great deal
of moisture. The name is perfect… it literally feels as though your face is
taking a breath of fresh air when you apply this moisturizer.
Step #3B: Moisturize, baby! On the discount end…
Features & Benefits
Oil-free
Water-based to rehydrate your skin
Blend of cucumber and green mango extract
I thought that I would use Take
a Deep Breath until the day that I died, but I was lucky enough to receive
a sample of Clean & Clear: Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
in one of my monthly Beauty Box 5 boxes and instantly fell in love! Not only do
I receive the SAME exact results from this gem as I did with Take a Deep
Breath, but it’s 1/5 of the price! Can you say hallelujah discounts?! This a.m. moisturizer is
super lightweight, refreshing, gives you a nice little wake-up in the morning,
and is not greasy. It allows my face to breathe and leaves me feeling silky
smooth all day long.
NIGHT-TIME ROUTINE
Repeat step #1… cleanse that purdy face!
The Purity Made Simple
is so gentle that you could literally wash your face 3 times in one day
(morning, afternoon, and evening) and it will NOT dry you out; trust me, I’ve
done this!
Step #2: Moisturize, baby!
Features & Benefits
Created for the medical market
Unique Soufflé texture
Healthy-looking glow
Being a Philosophy girl, I
wanted to try Hope in a Jar for the loooooongest time, but it is crazy
expensive! $117 for an 8 oz. jar! I waited until QVC had it on special and was
able to purchase the jar for $108 and on easy-pay (LOVE easy-pay). Now, I’m
locked in forever and have it on auto-delivery, but… I continually push back my
future shipment date because the 8 oz. jar is like an everlasting gobstopper!
You only need a smidgen of
this moisturizer for your entire face and neck. It too is ultra-lightweight,
but provides a much more intense moisture than a gel moisturizer. It’s so
fluffy and luxurious; it’s like applying a soufflé to your face! It’s my go-to
cream at night and for the days when I’m feeling extra dry.
Questions for My Lovely Ladies
Are there any other Philosophy girls out there?
What products do you swear by for your purdy face?
Want to check out other lovely ladies and their skin care routine? Check out these amazing blogs listed below for this month's "BLOG HOP" theme: My Skin Care Routine!
The
triple “F” of skincare! Fun, fabulous, and for the face! I recently had the
pleasure of trying two Montagne Jeunesse face masks; technically, one “cream”
type of mask and one, literal,
face mask… Halloween-like! Before I dive into the review of each individual
mask, I want to review the company itself. I’ve personally seen these masks at
department stores and thought they were cheap, foreign, and probably worthless.
I know, don’t judge a book by its cover, but unfortunately, that is what I
perceived at first glance; especially, since I could not even pronounce the
name of the product! I received
my first Montagne Jeunesse face mask (Glacial Clay Spa) via Beauty Box 5; a
monthly beauty box subscription service in which I paid $12 per month to
receive a handful of surprise beauty-related products. I was
actually lucky enough to score the second mask (Strawberry Soufflé) FREE by being a member of PINCHme.
PINCHme is fun site that promotes brands by offering their members free samples
every other Tuesday. All you have to do to receive the samples is: sign up and
be hawk-like on sample day… literally, be at your computer precisely at 9am PST
to claim any available samples. Shipping and handling is free and all they ask
that you to do is review the product after you try it out; great deal! Side
Note: Although
I refer to the masks as “samples”, they were actually full size, one-time use
masks. Before
writing this review, I decided to investigate the Montagne Jeunesse company
more; staring with their unusual name. I had a feeling it was “Frenchy,” so I turned
to Google Translate; the French translation is: youth mountain. When digging
deeper into this company, the name actually made sense! I won’t bore you with
all of the details, but if you’re extremely interested, click here. Essentially,
the company was established in the mid-80’s by a vegetarian. They make
wholesome, eco-friendly, veggie friendly, and animal cruelty free cosmetic
products. I was actually blown away by their story and all that they’ve done
for the environment. My only criticism is to possibly review their packaging;
perhaps, make it appear more up-scale and appeal to a larger non-foreign
educated (like myself) market. I also wish that their masks (the cream
versions) came in larger bottles instead of the one-time use packages… but
maybe that’s not eco-friendly? Okay,
enough banter… onto the review! Glacial Clay Spa
Give your skin the ride of
its life and feel the natural rush of cooling Glacial Clay cleanse your pores
to the core. Anti-oxidant rich Red Grape and Arctic Cloudberry juices from the
glacial heights of Scandinavia work their magic to help maintain skins natural
barrier. –
Taken directly from their website.
This
“mask,” was literally that! Prior to opening the package, I was expecting a
cream-like substance to rub onto my face; that was not the case! It was a
cloth-like mask that you were to apply to a wet / cleansed face…. Such a weird
experience! I know that most face masks make women look frightening, but can
you imagine this beautimous face coming up to your door at night?!
So
scary!
After
getting over the shock of my appearance, the mask was actually quite relaxing.
It provided a nice cooling sensation and was perfect to use while in the tub.
After waiting the required 10-15 minutes for the mask to work its magic, it
actually began to semi-harden onto my face (but only slightly). Once the time
was up, I gently removed the mask, rinsed my face, and patted dry. These were
the results!
I
was SHOCKED at how effective the mask was. My face felt remarkably smooth, my
pores were visibly smaller, and I felt extremely clean. I didn’t particularly
enjoy the application process, but the results were phenomenal and I would most
definitely repurchase this mask in the future. It would not be a regular
cosmetic purchase as it is only a one-time use product, and I don’t particularly
care for one-time use only products, but for a nice relaxing night-in, or a
ladies night, this is a definite must have! The retail price of this mask is $2.49. Strawberry Soufflé
Cleanse your skin with [the]
Strawberry Soufflé face masque as part of your regime for a purified, toned
smooth complexion. Loaded with natural goodness which leaves skin hydrated and
refreshed allow your skin to breathe with soothing Aloe Vera and calming
Vanilla. Experience the sensation of sheer Strawberry delight and enjoy deep
cleansed, healthier skin. – Taken directly from their website.
This
mask was exactly what I thought it was going to be, a creamy-like substance
that you apply to your neck and face. I ensured that my face was cleansed prior
to using the mask; as the instructions stated. If used sparingly, you may be
able to get two uses out of one packet, but I lathered this puppy on my entire
neck and face area. As
soon as I opened the package, I could smell the delicious scent of strawberries
and cream. The scent was so intense (but a good intense) that my man-friend
could smell it from the hallway. It smelled as if I scooped strawberry ice
cream all over my face. Needless to say, the aroma during my mask session was impeccably
delicious!
After
the 10-15 minute magic session, I rinsed my face and patted dry. I felt
hydrated, toned, and extremely smooth. Check out the results!
If
you want a luxurious pampering session that is sure to leave your face feeling
fresh and your mind relaxed from the overwhelmingly fresh scent of
strawberries, then you must try this mask! It retails for $1.99, so it’s
actually not that pricey, but again, I’m not a fan of one-time use products. I
wish that they sold this in a jar or tube so I could get multiple uses out of
my purchase, but I will be buying this again in the future.
This is LONG overdue, but
here is the follow-up review of my October 2013 Tasting Box from Love with Food.
If you’d like to take a peek at my unboxing video, sure to stir up a few
laughs, then watch the video below.
dang: toasted coconut chips
OMGosh! This was absolutely delicious!!! I could not
stop snacking on these crunchy, sweet, with a pinch of salt, treats. I’m glad
the bag only had two servings and that I was able to share this delicious
concoction with my coworkers; because I would have devoured whatever size bag
was sat in front of me. However, with that said, it is also very decadent and
rich tasting, so I only recommend having 1-2 servings (otherwise, your tummy
might regret it). To me, it wasn’t overpowering with coconut, but it did leave
a nice coconut-y taste in my mouth. It was very buttery and sumptuous and I
enjoyed the crunchy, yet smooth chip-like texture.
The bag promotes that it is: “all natural, vegan,
non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, no cholesterol, and a good source of fiber”.
Normally when something indicates that it is that healthy, I’m expecting
very little to no flavor and/or a very unusual taste; however, that was NOT the
case with this snack. If you’re looking for a unique and “Hawaiian-like” treat
that’s most likely better for you than candy or chips, then give this a try!
WARNING: They are addicting and slightly high in calories (115
calories for ½ of the depicted bag). If you purchase this product you will
probably fall in love with them (as I did) but portion out your serving BEFORE
munching! :)
happy squeeze: Fruit & Veggie Twist (Blueberry,
Apple, and Purple Carrot)
First of all, I LOVE the packaging! I am a complete
sucker for cute / unique packages; not to mention, being able to squeeze your
fruits and veggies on the go is quite clever. When I first saw this pouch, I
figured that the product would be like a puree (almost an applesauce-like texture),
but after feeling the pouch, it seemed much more fluid and I assumed it would
be more like a juice. After actually opening the product and giving it a
squeeze, my first assumption was right; it was a very liquid-y puree (thinner
than applesauce, but not quite a juice).
The taste was actually quite delicious. I could
definitely taste the blueberry and apple flavors and I felt a little more
energetic after consuming the pouch (maybe it was in my imagination?). I prefer
to eat my fruits / veggies whole or in a homemade smoothie, but for kids or
those who are anti-fruits and veggies, this is a great solution! Easy, super
portable, and it doesn’t have to be refrigerated until opened (but you WILL
finish this in one sitting/serving, so a refrigerator is probably not needed).
I could easily see this as something you would pack in
a kid’s lunch, bring camping, bike riding, hiking, etc. It’s quite low on
calories (only 60 in the depicted pouch), but high on carbs and sugars (13g of
carbs and 10g of sugar); but maybe that’s comparable to real fruit? The pouch
promotes that it is: “always organic, doctor recommended, optimally formulated
(whatever that means), minimal processing, and easy BPA FREE portable package”.
GLEE Gum (Triple Berry)
Another adorable package! I’m not sure if their gum
normally comes in such teeny-weeny boxes, but these sample-sized boxes sure are
cute! The flavor was quite enjoyable, but unfortunately it did not last very
long and I needed several pieces to fulfill my chewing needs. I was honestly
expecting a funky texture and for the gumminess to seize up, but that was not
the case. It was a tasty treat and the elasticity of the gum lasted on and on
and on; which is what I prefer.
The brand boasts that it is: “made with Chicle for rainforest
conversation, natural, GMO-free, aspartame-free, uses brown rice and cane sugar
as a coating, and (here’s my favorite part) the gum is sweetened with cane
sugar traded in compliance with Fairtrade Standards”. Insert happy face here!
Although this was a fun gum to try and for all those
health-nut / nature-lovers out there, this would be an awesome addition into a
gift basket, I most likely will not be repurchasing this product. I actually
prefer sugar-free gum (yes, aspartame filled!) as it is ZERO calories (usually)
and my teeth prefer that as well.
Torie & Howard Organic Hard Candy
Let me first say… I am NOT a hard candy fan, I’m more
of a chocolate / gummy lover. But holy heck! These were “da bomb!” I was soooo
interested in these little candies that I went to Torie & Howards website
to find out a little bit more information on these delectable delights.
I was gifted with the “D’anjou Pear & Cinnamon”
flavor; and these sucky-candy are packed full of “the sweet flavor of ripe
d’anjou pears with the luxuriousness of Ceylon cinnamon”… Yummy! These are not
your typical sucky-candies. These put your average hard candies to shame and
come in amazing “adult-like” / gourmet flavors. The company states that
their candies contain: “organic sugar, organic rice syrup, non-GMO citric acid,
and natural flavors. It does NOT have: artificial dyes, nuts, GMOs, corn syrup,
gluten, wheat, casein, soy, or dairy” (Phew! Long list….).
I would not buy these as an everyday treat (as I am
not normally a fan of hard candy) but these would be fun during the fall /
winter (cold season) and as an addition to gift baskets or stocking stuffers!
In case you’re not a fan of pear or cinnamon, they have three other tantalizing
flavors: (1) pomegranate & nectarine, (2) blood orange & honey, (3)
pink grapefruit & tupelo honey. These all sound amazing and I may end up
purchasing some for future holidays.
PIXO Pearls Original with Gingras XO Apple Cider
Vinegar from Vinaigerie Gingras
Okay, I had NO IDEA what the heck these little balls
were, but I am always willing to try something once. Before I popped open this
puppy, I turned to the All-Mighty Google! According to the company’s website:
“PIXO Pearls Original are pearls of Gingras XO Apple Cider Vinegar (a
fancy-shmancy apple cider vinegar) encapsulated in an alginate (seaweed) film”…
interesting. Apparently, they are made using molecular gastronomy… as
soon as I read that, I became instantly excited. I LOVE cooking and am addicted
to almost every Food Network TV show. Most of the new up-and-coming chefs, who
are into making food modern, dabble in molecular gastronomy and I’ve always
wondered if that type of food tasted different. NOW I GET TO TRY SOME!!!
Each “pearl” is supposed to explode with an abundance
of flavor. Because of their cuteness, the pearls also allow you to make
gourmet-looking food at home. The website suggests: “sprinkling them on a
salad, using them the spruce up a canapé (not sure what this is) or even to add
a bite to a cocktail. I decided to check out their recommended EASY recipes. (I
ain’t got no time to fuss around with these balls).
The fastest recipe I found, that still looked tasty,
was “Pixo, Crackers, and Cheese;” easy enough!
Ingredients
1 pack of your favorite crackers
Your favorite cheese
1 sachet of Pixo Pearls – original
Directions
Cover your cracker in cheese, add 3-5 pearls to each
cracker. BOOM! You’re done!
These were absolutely DIVINE! I am a huge fan of
cheese and crackers, the more gourmet / funky tasting the cheese, the better! I
could completely see myself hosting a nice meat / cheese night with my ladies
and adding these fancy balls onto each cracker/cheese combo. I didn’t try
adding them into anything else, but I plan on buying additional balls in the
future. Oh the ball-sibilities!
If you’re into trying something fun, new, and
exciting, give these pearls a try! You can check them out here!
(They also have Raspberry Pearls!)
Chocolate Pizzelle
Crisps
My first bite of these was not pleasant. These crisps were
very bitter and lacked any flavor whatsoever…. At first. After I ate a few, I
started to taste a hint of chocolate / sweetness. The crispness of the pizzelle
was on-point and all of the crisps were a nice full-size. I could easily see
this as being a great topping to frozen yogurt or ice cream or even a quick
treat by themselves. However, they’re not for me. I prefer my sweet snack to be
a little more sweet. I would buy this as an addition to a health-nut’s gift
basket, as the crisp did taste good, but I wouldn’t personally purchase this
for myself in the future.
New World Caveman Cookies
I’m sorry… but this “cookie” was disgusting! Kudos for it
being all natural and healthy, but it had the weirdest flavor and left my mouth
full of a nasty after-taste. The texture was exceptionally moist, so points for
that, but I was not at all impressed. I will NOT be buying this in the future
or putting anything “caveman-like” in my mouth again.
Kind Snacks Mini Bar
I failed miserably with this item… I didn’t take a picture,
but you can check out what the bar looks like by viewing the October Tasting
Box picture, courtesy of the Love With Food website below:
This bar didn’t rock my world. It tasted like any other
healthy granola / snack bar on the market. Don’t get me wrong, it did taste
good, but it did not wow me. I had no problem eating the bar, but I do not foresee
myself repurchasing this again in the future. Have you tried any of the products reviewed in this post? Do you currently subscribe to or want to subscribe to Love With Food? I'm dying to know!
Some of you who also follow me on
Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook know that I’m a BzzAgent. What does this
mean? I am able to test out new products on the market for free (or by
receiving a discount) and in return I provide honest feedback and naturally
discuss the products with my family and friends.
Recently I was lucky enough to be
selected to join the Fiber One Protein Cereal campaign and via General Mills
and the BzzAgent organization, I was able to receive two FREE boxes of the NEW
Fiber One Protein Cereal; Cranberry Almond and Maple Brown Sugar.
As I just received my BzzKit last
night, I have only had the pleasure of tasting the Maple Brown Sugar flavor
(thus far). I normally prefer “sugary” cereals and therefore, I was skeptical about the taste and texture. But I forged ahead, took my first spoonful, and I did not look back! My man-friend and I each ate... more likeDEVOURED one bowl each. LOL!
The Maple Brown Sugar is absolutely
scrumptious! It is full of granola, pecans and has a delicious taste of maple
brown sugar running throughout the entire cereal (hence the name). It was
extremely crunchy, but not to the point of that gravel cereal (Grape Nuts), and
the taste was amazing! I literally could not believe that what I was eating
contained 10g of protein (including the milk) and 20% of my daily fiber!
I cannot WAIT to try the Cranberry
Almond flavor, but I want to finish the Maple Brown Sugar box first; which
shouldn’t take very long. My
man-friend LOVES oatmeal (he could literally eat it for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner) and he plans on taking some of the cereal and adding it to his oatmeal
for a little bit of texture. I’ll be sure to let ya’ll know what he thinks, but
I think this cereal would be good on just about anything! Trail mix add-in, ice
cream topper… oh, the possibilities are endless!
Please comment down below if you've ever tried this cereal and/or any other Fiber One products. The first person to leave a comment will score a sweet $1.00 off ONE box of Fiber One Protein cereal; courtesy of General Mills.
Just be sure to message me your mailing address! Feel free to contact me on one of my other social media sites or directly via email (a.eyler06@gmail.com).
PS: If you didn't make it in time to score the coupon, follow me on my other social media sites (listed in the "About Me" section on my blog) as I will be giving out more in the upcoming weeks.
Black Sails is written as a prequel to the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Follow the adventures of the notorious pirate, Captain Flint, and his new young sailor John Silver as they survive the seas during the Golden Age of Piracy. Tell your friends why you're excited to tune in to Black Sails, beginning January 25th on STARZ.
The highly anticipated pirate adventure, Black Sails, centers on the tales of Captain Flint and his men and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver. Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day – a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers, a place defined by both its enlightened ideals and its stunning brutality. The above description of the upcoming "Black Sails" was NOT written by me, but taken from the STARZ website. I scored an amazing FREE trial offer with Smiley360 for episodes, behind the scenes details, and much, much more. If you'd like to check out this consumer community, please click my link below (it's SUPER easy to qualify for missions and it's a fun website):
Below you will find my review on RedBox Instant by Verizon. If you haven't heard of it, then definitely check it out! Currently, they're offering a one month subscription for FREE! They only need your credit card information to continue charging you beyond the first month (if you choose not to cancel the service) and if you decide utilize their other awesome features that require purchases (renting movies at the kiosks, etc.).
I was given an opportunity to review their service and #GotItFree by being a BzzAgent. If you decide to keep the service after your one month free trial, it's only $8/month and you get 4 free kiosk movie rentals each month. They do NOT have TV Series (as of yet) but their movie selection is quite impressive! Did creating an account go smoothly?
Creating an account was SUPER easy! Especially, if you’re already a RedBox
renter (from the kiosk) and have an account at www.RedBox.com.
Could you find the movies you were looking
for with your subscription? I not only found movies that I knew I wanted to see, but the extensive
library helped me find movies that I didn’t even know about or remembered; and
every movie I’ve seen thus far is amazing! The quality is great, no buffering
needed, and using the service on my PS4 is super easy! I love that RedBox
Instant has a nice filtering system to find the movie you’re looking for; you
can type it into a “Search Bar,” narrow your search by genre, most popular,
etc.
Did you like how films were organized
online — were they easy to search for in the Redbox Instant library? YES! The movies were extremely easy to find and search for online. As I
stated, the library is quite extensive and I LOVE that they have retro
throwback movies; as in… very early horror, sci-fi, etc. The list just goes on
and on!
Was it simple to reserve or rent a DVD at
the box? Yup! As usual, renting from a RedBox kiosk is extremely quick and easy! And
the bonus is… you are not required to return a rented movie to the exact same
kiosk. So… if you want to rent a movie on your way home from work in Seattle,
and then return it the next day next to your house in Redmond, that’s totally
fine!
Were you happy with the streaming quality? I was blown away by the streaming quality! I’ve never streamed anything
like a movie before (other than YouTube videos) but there was absolutely no
buffering required and the movie quality was top-notch; even on the older
movies.
Would you like to see any changes made to
the service or the movie selection in the future? It would be really cool if you could stream the brand new releases that the
kiosks have; even if you had to pay the normal rental fee. It would save a trip
to pick-up the movie. I would also like to see a rotating genre for the current
season / holiday. For instance, it would be nice if I could just click on “Holiday
/ Christmas” movies right now; rather than finding them here and there in
different genres.
Answer the question, “What would I want to
know before I get this product?” As someone who has never used Netflix, Hulu, etc. I was very pleased with
this service and am seriously considering keeping it for a while. But,
something that should be known before buying this service is that RedBox
Instant does not have TV series available for streaming; at least not right
now. Perhaps that could be something they add later. But the $8/month is a more
than fair deal when you consider how many movies they have available AND that
you get 4 kiosk rentals each month.
Overall,
I was and continue to be extremely impressed with RedBox Instant. I am so glad
that I decided to try this free trial offer for one month AND that it hit
during the holidays. RedBox Instant has been the answer to my prayers on cold,
lonely nights, when I cannot find anything on TV, and has made for SEVERAL fun
movie nights with my ladies! I am looking forward to my upcoming Christmas
Themed RedBox Instant party later this month! :)
Monster's University was my 1st FREE Kiosk Rental!
I just HAD to buy appropriately themed Rice Krispie Treats to go along with my movie night! :)
