Influenster Dean's List Voxbox Unboxing

So this is going to be a little different post than the usual book post.

I am a member of Influenster.com. Influenster is a site that anyone can log onto and do different activities and based on your social influence and how active you are you can receive boxes full of free products that you in turn can review and do other activities for and win more boxes and prizes.

This box that I received is called the Dean's List VoxBox and is specifically for college students.

This is what mine looked like when it showed up.

Then this is what it looked like once opened. Usually the cards are on top but this time they were on the bottom.

I am going to list the items based on the order they are on the card rather than the order they were in the box.

The first item was a package of Airheads Bites Fruity.

"Bite into biteable Airheads Bites. The same chewy and fruity candy you love but now in bite sized, easy-to-eat pieces. Airheads Bites are available in fruit and berry flavors."

Retail $0.87-$1.29

The next item was a 2 pack of Pilot FriXion Clicker Pens.

I also received a coupon on the back of this card for this product.

"Never write a mistake again with the incredible Pilot FriXion Clicker, America's first retractable, erasable gel ink pen that allows you to write, erase and rewrite repeatedly without damaging documents. FriXion's unique thermo-sensitive ink is formulated to deliver both vibrant color and smooth writing- great for editing, lists, scheduling and so much more!"

Retail $5.75 for a 2 pack

The next item was a SinfulColors No Text Red Polish

"Practice Safe Texting. Paint your thumbnail red as a reminder not to text while driving and spread the word."

Retail $1.99

The next item was the KISS Looks So Natural Lashes-Sultry

"KISS Looks So Natural lashes are made with Tapered End Technology so lash strips blend seamlessly with your own lashes, inconspicuously highlighting your eyes- they're so luxuriously light and comfortable you'll forget you're wearing them! Available at Walgreens & CVS Stores Nationwide.

Retail $3.99

There were two products on the card and it said it included one of the two products. The product I didn't get was the Luden's NEW Watermelon and Blue Raspberry Throat Drops. Retail $1.49

The product I did receive was the COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation in 115.

"The oil-free liquid foundation provides medium coverage to even skin tone and cover imperfections. The result is flawless, natural look that lasts all day."

Retail $6.99-$8.99

The next product I received was a Softlips Cube in Pomegranate Blueberry

I also received a card with a coupon for this product.

"Think outside the stick with Softlips Cube. Revolutionary 5 in 1 lip care combines an advanced formula with an innovative new cube-shaped package. Lips look radiant and feel softer, smoother and more hydrated. It is available in three delightful new flavors: Softlips Pomegranate Blueberry, Softlips Fresh Mint, and Softlips Vanilla Bean."

Retail $3.49

The final product I received was Playtex Sport Fresh Balance: Regular

"Introducing NEW Playtex Sport Fresh Balance with Odor Shield technology. It's deisgned to neutralize odors for ultimate freshness on and off the field. Combined with a 360 degree design for Sport Level Protection, you can go the distance. Play On"

Retail $3.99

I was very pleased with this box and can't wait to try all of these products out.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

First Large Children's Book Haul

Hey all,
Sorry it's been awhile school has had me busy. Last weekend I was doing some yardsaling with my family and one yard sale had a table full of children's books. They were not priced so I was hesitantly going through the piles finding books that I could use in a future classroom that were in excellent shape. Well I took all my books upfront and they told me that I could just have them. This week I have a few friends and neighbors that are willing to give me some books that their children have outgrown so I will haul those too when I get them.

The books I got at the yard sale where the following including AR level if applicable:
1. Bugs are Insects (3.4)
2. The Smiley Snowman with the Audio CD (2.6)
3. Tacky's Christmas (3.4)
4. The Last Day of Kindergarten (2.3)
5. I Spy Fly Guy (1.5)
6. Art Dog (3.1)
7. Cat Days (0.4)
8. The Saturday Triplets in Teacher Trouble (1.5)
9. Clifford The Stormy Day Rescue (2.0)
10. Just Saving My Money (1.2)
11. Dixie Loves School Pet Day (2.0)
12. The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School (2.0)
13. Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch (1.2)
14. A Green Green Garden (1.3)
15. Just Helping My Dad (0.9)
16. Dixie and the Class Treat (2.3)
17. Alexander Graham Bell (3.0)
18. Charlie the Ranch Dog (2.2)
19. There was an Odd Princess who Swallowed a Pea (3.4)
20. I Will Try (0.2)
21. Curious George Tadpole Trouble (2.8)
22. It's Christmas, David (NA)
23. Reindeer do wear Striped Underwear (NA)
24. Is There Really a Human Race? (NA)
25. Goodnight, My Duckling (NA)
26. Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin (3.3)
27. Stomp (NA)
28. T-Rex Trick or Treat (3.1)
29. Llama Llama and the Bully Goat (1.5)
30. Home for Christmas (3.8)
31. The Twelve Days of Christmas- Jan Brett (NA)
32. The Three Snow Bears (3.1)

Introduction

Hey all! This probably won't be your average book blog. First to start with a little about me. I am 21 years old. I am currently going to college online for elementary education. I was never really much of a reader except for a few authors books that I enjoyed. Some of the few books I enjoyed throughout my life were the Magic Tree House books, The Series of Unfortunate Events books and then in high school the books that were out by Ellen Hopkins. Other than those I didn't really ever read. I have spent a lot of time over the past few weeks watching many different people on Youtube and their Booktube videos. I have decided that I want to read more and expand the kind of books I read. Also because I am going to school to be a teacher I will be reading a variety of age levels worth of books. I feel that most of my reading with be between early readers (this is the age I want to teach but I only want the best books in my classroom) up through young adult. I haven't decided yet if I am going to be adding videos to YouTube as well or just blogging here.

I have a few projects that I have started in the past week or so related to reading. I have started a To Be Read jar to put in all the books I already have that I have not read in a long time or have not read at all. I am also created a Book Wishlist Jar to include all the books that I would like to buy so I can choose however many I can afford without having to actually choose between all the books.

I also like to craft and play music. I am currently teaching myself how to play the violin.

I had a small summer book haul that I will list the books that I had bought.
1. The Fault in Our Stars (saw the movie before finishing the book...shame on me)
2. If I Stay (haven't finished the book or watched the movie)
3. Rumble (have a few older Ellen Hopkins books to read before I can start this one)
4. The Invention of Hugo Cabret (have read this book review coming later)
5. The One and Only Ivan

Along with those I also have all my textbooks that were wayyyyy to expensive and no one really cares about.

Talk to you all later with my review and to let you know what is happening here at Kelsie Now Reads.