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The holidays were extra special this year because I received a Jingle VoxBox from Influenster. It is filled to the max with some really great stuff.

I am so excited to reveal all the goodies in this VoxBox. Ta-da! Here they are!

A Hallmark Rapunzel Itty Bitty, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream,  Pure Ice Nail Polish, KISS lashes, KISS Adhesive, Biscoff cookies, NYC City Proof 24HR Waterproof Eyeliner and an Ore-Ida Tater Tot Coupon. I am ready to dive in and try all these wonderful products.

First off, before she escapes to her tower, I think Rapunzel will love visiting with some friends. Too late! She is posing in her tower as we speak.

She is adorable! Check out all the cool Itty Bittys at http://shop.hallmark.com/gifts/stuffed-animals/itty-bittys  I am in love with the Star Wars collection, the Wizard of Oz and of course, the Frozen Collection.

Wish we had these when I was growing up. They are soft, durable and so cuddly. As you can see above, they come in a variety of characters. Your little ones will simply adore them.

Next up, the amazing Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream. Yep, it is amazing! I have very dry and itchy skin, so I was really looking forward to trying this cream out. 

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream is not only a rich, fragrance-free moisturizer that delivers intense hydration and replenishes sensitive, dry skin, but it is clinically proven to provide immediate and long-lasting relief. It absorbs quickly and goes to work fast, helping to leave your dry skin soft and smooth and it is non-greasy. In addition, this cream is free of lanolins, parabens and fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin.

As soon as you open it, you notice how rich this cream is. After using it on my dry skin for several days, I already notice how softer and smoother my skin is to the touch. 

Plain and simple.....this cream works! I highly recommend this moisturizing cream to those with dry sensitive skin. I know I will be stocking up on Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream this winter in my home. My skin thanks me!

Now to the beauty side of my #JingleVoxBox. The nail polish from Pure Ice is just sinful!

Pure Ice Twisted. The polish is a glittery emerald green and you need to put on several coats to get the right look. Instead, I put a solid light green of nail polish on first then added the Pure Ice Twisted. I loved that! See what you think?

I really like this look. The plus side to this polish is that it is fun, flirty, Toluene free, Formaldehyde free and DBP free. The negative side is having to paint so many coats on before you get the correct shade you want on your nails. I think with glitter polishes it is best to paint a solid color on your nails and then add the glitter polish as a top coat. To me, it just looks better.

Next is the KISS eyelashes. I received KISS True Volume Natural Plump Eyelashes and KISS Strip Lash Adhesive. Okay, I will be honest and tell you I am 55 years old and have NEVER used false eyelashes before. This was definitely virgin territory to me. I was a little nervous and a little intimidated. 

Applying the adhesive to the eyelashes was easy. Just apply KISS adhesive to lash band, wait about 30 seconds for the adhesive to become clear and tacky, then apply the lash along the natural lash line.  Their tip for the perfect application is to apply eyelash 2-3 mm from inner corner to avoid tears. (See below)

After several tries, I finally got the eyelashes on properly. They are not too bad (I probably could have done better applying them), very comfortable to wear, but I think this is probably for someone younger or more experienced. Maybe, after wearing several times I could get to like this but I am a casual sort of person, so, maybe not. The eyelashes are 100% natural hair with tapered ends and they resemble the natural eyelash. Overall, a fun experience!

The NYC City Proof 24HR Waterproof Eyeliner was another product in my Jingle VoxBox. Eyeliner is a difficult thing for me. I usually have to get someone to help me apply it and over the years, I just quit wearing it because I always looked like a clown. Again, probably not great but I think I did pretty good with this. 

I was really excited to see how easy it was to apply, how smoothly it went on and it still looked pretty good after 24 hours. I just might have to start wearing this again. I will have to experiment with different looks using this pretty awesome eyeliner.

Beauty class is over and now to the goodies of Biscoff Cookies and Ore-Ida Tots. Who doesn’t love reviewing food products?

Taking a break with coffee and Biscoff cookies is a given. These wonderful tasty cookies are crunchy and each bite gives you a buttery flavor with a hint of cinnamon. Delicious!

You can eat Biscoff cookies as a cookie or try in a recipe. One morning I fixed Biscoff BlueBerry Delight. Blueberry waffles topped with blueberries, whip cream and crunched up Biscoff Cookies. Yum, my morning breakfast was indeed delightful! These cookies will enhance any home. However, I have no self-control when these are around.

Ore-Ida Tater Tots! Come on, who doesn’t like these? Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and packed with great taste! You can add them to any meal or create one using these wonderful tots.

If you go to http://www.oreida.com/, you can find some really great recipes to serve to your family and friends. I decided to mix together cooked chicken, broccoli, Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Parmesan cheese and some Cream of Chicken Soup for a dinner. It turned out pretty good!