When March rolls around, spring fever is in the air. We want to forget all about the cold winter and focus only on the beautiful weather that's upon us. Goodbye dark and gloomy winter! Hello sunshine and hello to all the flowers in bloom.

Once February ended, it was time to say goodbye to all the dark colors in the makeup drawer and be reunited with all the bright and colorful makeup products that were hibernating this past winter.

The March glam bag from ipsy was themed Hello Spring. Pretty basic and general but a very appropriate and timely theme for the season. The glam bag itself had a rose pattern and also came in three different color combinations. There was a blue background and red rose, a mint green background and red rose, and a red background and mint green rose. I received the blue and red one which honestly is the prettiest and most unique in my opinion.

Inside my glam bag I received the following products:

• Beau Gâchis® Paris Eyeshadow Brush
• Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Cream
• OFRA Cosmetics Green Go Eyeliner
• NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick
• TEMPTU Warm Glow Bronzer

The Beau Gâchis® Paris Eyeshadow Brush is an okay eyeshadow brush. This brush can be used to apply powder, liquid and cream products. The Beau Gâchis® brush does use animal hair, which is not the best. Lately, I've been a fan of vegan makeup brushes and less of a fan of those that use animal hair. But the brush does apply eyeshadow well and it is super soft.

My excitement could not be contained when I saw the Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Cream in my glam bag. I love Marc Anthony hair care products so I was happy to receive another! Recently, my hair has become quite frizzy after I shower so blow dry cream has been a recent addition into my hair product drawer. With this hair cream, you only need to add a little to your hair to smooth it down, and it gets the job done. The only con with this cream is that it can get your hands a little sticky but most hair creams do that anyways.

The next product is the OFRA Cosmetics Green Go Eyeliner, and it is a dark, almost olive, green shade. This eyeliner can also be used as eyeshadow or lip liner, but you won't see any green lips on me, who do I look like? The Wicked Witch of the West? The color pairs well with my eyes, but that's basically all the good when it comes to this eyeliner. The eyeliner goes on super light and it is not very noticeable on the eye. When you are applying the eyeliner, it crumbles very easily. It is not a long lasting product or good quality product.

Another product I was very excited to try in the March glam bag was the NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick. I received the shade Pink Lust, which I was very happy with. It seems like ipsy was only giving me nude shades of lipstick or gloss, and it was nice to see a shade I would actually be happy to wear. The color was a gorgeous and vibrant pink. Even though I am not a big fan of liquid lipsticks, this lipstick was great. Most liquid lipsticks that I have tried are not very long lasting and have a strange formula but that was not the case with this lipstick. There was no weird aftertaste or a weird feeling on my lips, instead if felt like I was wearing a normal matte lipstick. The liquid lipstick dries quickly and has a matte finish. It is also long lasting so there is no need to reapply constantly.

Now lastly there is the TEMPTU Warm Glow Bronzer, which I have mixed feelings about. It is a great product but it is packaged poorly which makes it hard to use. There is no seal on the product so once you open it and use it for the first time, the liquid will go down to the cap. I contacted the ipsycare twitter about this, and they told me that you have to be careful when opening it because it will collect in the cap. So I think TEMPTU needs to find better packaging for this product because who would want to pay for a bronzer that constantly leaks? But other than the faults with the packaging the product is a great liquid bronzer. It is a nice light brown shade that gives anyone's skin tone a sun kissed glow. The bronzer blends well and it gives a nice finished glow.

Overall, I would say this glam bag was a success! I was genuinely impressed with most of the products, even though some of them did not meet my expectations. The clear hits in this bag were the liquid lipstick and blow dry cream while the miss was the green eyeliner. I'd give this bag 4/5 stars!

Until next time.

Arizona and Florida are popular destinations especially during the spring time. And it is easy to see why, warm weather and most importantly Spring Training! Spring Training is every baseball lover's paradise. You get to see the players up close and personal, see the future prospects, get some autographs, and get to enjoy some baseball games.

While it's always fun to hop on a plane and travel to a new or familiar destination, it can have its ups and downs. The worst part of traveling for most people is packing. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I dread it. It all depends on the amount of time away and the size of the suitcase.

Last week, I spent some time in Tempe, Arizona to check out the Angels' spring training camp and even watch a game. I was gone for three days and somehow managed to fit everything (I thought) I needed in my little carry on suitcase. Learn from my mistakes and follow these tips and tricks when it comes to packing for Spring Training.

When it comes to clothing, pack clothes that are light and breezy. Think about how you would dress for a warm summer day. Think of light skirts and shorts, or maybe even jeans. But jeans and leggings are better when it's cooler. Light short sleeved shirts or t-shirts or even tank tops are the best bet for a hot day.

But the first thing you should do before you pack is check the weather before you go! Checking to see what the average temperature will be will make your packing a lot easier and will make it easier to eliminate items you really do not need, like maybe a jacket. Also, don't forget your necessities like underwear and comfortable clothes to sleep in or relax in. Also bring a bathing suit, odds are the place where you are staying will have a pool. Plus nothing is better than taking a dip in the pool on a hot day.

When deciding on what shoes to bring, pack for comfort. Whatever your feet are comfortable in that will be the best bet. Whether they are your favorite pair of sneakers, sandals, or even flats, think about how your feet will feel at the end of the day. Plus remember with the heat, you'll want shoes that will keep your feet nice and cool. You won't need any dress shoes, heels, or wedges unless you're going somewhere fancy or downtown. Everything around the ballparks is pretty casual.

For all your toiletries you'll need the basics: shampoo, conditioner, soap, makeup, lotion, razor, deodorant, perfume/cologne, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, and anything else you need for daily use. Also a very important note, bring sunblock. Don't be like me and make that rookie mistake the first time you go, I came back as red as a tomato. Also don't stress out if you forget any toiletries, hotels normally offer some complimentary toiletries. And if you're not staying at hotel have no fear, you're not traveling to Mars and you can buy what you need at any nearby pharmacy or store.

A hat, a bag/purse, and a pair of sunglasses is all you'll need for your accessories. A hat will help you stay cool and help shield the sun from your face. The same thing goes with sunglasses, your eyes will be protected from the sun and it will help you see the game better. A purse or bag is nice to have so you can bring snacks, sunblock, your wallet, a camera, a baseball glove, or anything you want signed into the stadium. Also most stadiums allow you to bring one sealed water bottle inside.

Since Spring Training is the best place to get autographs from your favorite players, bring whatever you want to get signed along with some markers or pens! Most players will sign anything like hats, balls, bats, posters, baseball cards, and etc. Others are particular and won't sign some items such as jerseys (cough Michael Nelson Trout cough). Players will sign autographs before they start playing and after they finish playing. A spot by the team's dugout is the best place for autographs.

There you have it! Follow this little guide and it should make packing for Spring Training a little bit easier. What are you waiting for? Get packing already! Happy traveling and happy Spring Training!

Until next time.

When you think of February, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Valentine's Day? Hearts? Love? Pink? Those are all good guesses, but apparently what comes to ipsy's mind during the month of February is Pretty In Pink.

If you do not know what Pretty In Pink is have no fear, it was a cheesy rom-com from 80s. We talked about this movie in my media ethics class. Why? I can't recall, but personally I think my professor had some interest in Molly Ringwald.

Don't get me wrong, Pretty In Pink is still kind of relevant, in fact this past February was the 30th anniversary of the movie. Which is why ipsy chose #ipsyPink as the theme for the February glam bag.

Now we all know how I feel about ipsy and its "themes." And my little hopes for this month's theme met my low expectations. Inside the glam bag I received the following products:

• THEORIE Argan Oil Ultimate Reform Hair Serum
• tre'StiQue Baby Blush Stick in Bora Bora Coral
• ModelCo LIP LACQUER Lip Gloss in Morocco
• Ciaté London Olivia Palermo x Ciaté London Paint Pot
• IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye® Anti-Aging Concealer

The THEORIE Argan Oil Ultimate Reform Hair Serum is said to restore moisture and protect your hair from heat styling and environmental stress. The oil smells really nice but with the way the bottle works you could end up using too much at one time, which happened to me. The oil comes gushing out and when you apply too much to your hair it can get sticky. But if it gets sticky, just spread the oil with your fingers or with a brush. After that it will feel good on your hair and soften it up.

Is it just me or do all tre'StiQue products all look like crayons? When I first saw the tre'StiQue Baby Blush Stick in Bora Bora Coral I thought it was going to be a lipstick or liner. But I was surprised to see that it was a blush. Normally, I use powder blushes but this cream blush was surprisingly amazing. The shade I received was indeed Bora Bora Coral and the color was gorgeous. Not too bright and not too light. And the color paired with my complexion perfectly. The blush glides on nicely and blends very well as a subtle rosy cheek.

It had been a while since I received a lip gloss and I was happy about that. But this month my luck ran out. The ModelCo LIP LACQUER Lip Gloss in Morocco is a nice nude color but since it is a gloss you really can't tell what color it is or really appreciate it. This lip gloss is very shiny and sticky. It also tastes pretty bad but it is long lasting. When it comes to this lip gloss less is more and it gets better the longer you wear it.

When it comes to nail polish, I'm still learning. I like to get my nails done rather than do them myself. Slowly but surely, I'm getting better when it comes to doing my own nails. The Ciaté London Olivia Palermo x Ciaté London Paint Pot was probably one of the best nail polishes I have ever used in my whole life. When it comes to my nails, I'm terrible. I can't paint them well enough to save my life. But when I used Ciaté my nails looked normal instead of the usual hot mess when I use a different brand. The shade I received was Hutch - my go to red, a beautiful and bright red. This nail polish applies very easily and very smoothly. I applied two coats to be safe, but after the first coat it looked amazing and bright. The polish dries fast and is very durable. It lasted for a decent amount of time and started to chip several days later.

Lastly but certainly not least, there is the ever popular IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye® Anti-Aging Concealer. I received the shade neutral medium which matched my complexion perfectly. Although this is an under eye concealer, it can also be used to treat lines and wrinkles and also correct redness and blemishes. This concealer can be really heavy and sticky, but it covers up pretty well. Also when it comes to this concealer, less is more, you don't need a lot to cover up or to make it stay on all day.

Just like any other time, the theme and the glam bag are not cohesive. But for this glam bag in particular, it did not matter to me because the quality of the products in this bag were so great. The blush and nail polish were a big hits for me, and the only miss was the lip gloss which really was not that bad. Everything else exceeded my expectations, so I can't complain. Overall I'd give this bag 4/5 stars.

Until next time.

As a beauty junkie, I always look forward to trying new products and brands to see what works and what really does not. A common brand, which I have never tried until now, caught me by surprise. Recently I got to test out three full size products from St. Ives! And this is all thanks to the website Influenster.

If you do not know what Influenster is, it is a website where you review products and can actually test out products for free based on your social media influence. It's a fun place to look for new products and share your experiences.

Back in December I received the St. Ives Holiday Voxbox from Influenster. Inside the box I received three products which include: the Refresh & Revive Pear Nectar & Soy Body Lotion, the Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub & Mask, and the Even & Bright Pink Lemon & Mandarin Exfoliating Body Wash.

I want to make some things very clear first. I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing and reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own and have not been swayed because of free merchandise.

With the Refresh & Revive Pear Nectar & Soy Body Lotion, I was not very impressed. It is your standard basic lotion. For me there was no amazing or memorable scent, instead it was quite generic. The lotion itself softens and soothes your skin but it does not last for long, especially if you have dry skin. If you do have dry skin get used to reapplying this lotion very frequently.

The one product that surprised me the most was the Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub & Mask. I have been searching for a new face mask for the longest time and I think this St. Ives mask is a perfect candidate. The oatmeal scrub and mask felt amazing on my skin and it was so relaxing to wear. You wear the mask for 5-7 minutes and then you rinse off. This mask was so relaxing I lost complete track of time and ended up having it on for ten minutes and the extra time did not do any damage to my face. My face can be very sensitive but this mask did not irritate me at all. After washing off the mask, my face was super soft.

Last but certainly not least there is the Even & Bright Pink Lemon & Mandarin Exfoliating Body Wash. This body wash smells amazing, well it is amazing if you enjoy citrus scents. The smell reminds me of pink lemonade and summer. The body wash is refreshing and gives you a fresh clean feeling. When it comes to this body wash, less is more. You don't need a lot to get the job done and feel clean.

This was my first time trying St. Ives and overall I'm very impressed with the quality of some of the products. The lotion was unimpressive, but the mask and body wash were great surprises. Maybe I'll start using St. Ives products when it comes to my daily beauty routine. What do you think about St. Ives? And what are your go to daily beauty products?

Until next time.

PS) I'm also required to post this:

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Everyone knows that Baseball is around the corner once Spring Training approaches. And ever since last year, the Angels have hosted Moving Day to celebrate the big move from Angel Stadium to Tempe Diablo Stadium. Which is only a mere 365 miles away!

This year, the big celebration was on February 11 behind left field and near Tunnel B in the Angel Stadium parking lot from noon to 2:30 pm.

The event was sponsored by Old Dominion and one of their trucks was present front and center. While the other Old Dominion trucks were being packed up with equipment to send off to Arizona.

Also at the event, fans could receive autographs from past and present Angels players, such as Garret Anderson, Chuck Finley, and Tyler Skaggs. However, if you wanted an autograph you had to be in line HOURS before the event started. By the time I showed up (around noon) the autograph line wrapped all the way around towards the front of the stadium. Not to mention that only an estimate of 200 people received wristbands and were guaranteed autographs. Every one else in line had to hope that time did not run out on them.

Along with the autographs, special appearances were made by the Angels' Strike Force Girls, AM 830's Roger Lodge, and Angels Weekly's Alex Curry. Roger Lodge and Alex Curry hosted a Q&A with the three players after the signing. Alex Curry also shot a Angels Weekly episode and mingled with fans. Roger Lodge also mingled with fans and brought raffle prizes to give away. These prizes included a Mike Trout signed bat, a Mike Scioscia signed baseball, a CJ Cron signed jersey, and various other prizes.

But the raffle prizes were not the only prizes to be won at Moving Day, in fact there were also several games to play for free. There was a pitching game where participants received an Angels poster and the ever famous prize wheel. If you landed on grand slam you won a prize, some of the prizes were past promotion items from last season, like bobbleheads, hats, t-shirts, and etc. There were also t-shirts from the AM 830 radio station to win. Also a new game, a claw machine, was present and it was called Social Catch. In short, if you posted the hashtag #Road2Tempe on social media you got a chance to play the claw machine. Inside the claw machine there were hats, t-shirts, and various other items up for grabs. Also all participants received a stuffed baseball just for playing.

After the event, the Old Dominion truck took off and headed straight to Tempe, which means baseball is officially back. Since the truck arrived, so have the players and workouts and warm ups have officially begun. Spring Training games are just around the corner and soon enough Opening Day will be upon us!

Overall, the event was good. It mainly was an autograph event rather than a celebration for the upcoming season. So if you're an autograph seeker, this event was perfect for you. Or if you love to try to win free Angels stuff, then this event is also for you. But other than that, there was not much going on unless you like $6 lemonade and snacks. Let's hope next year's Moving Day is bigger and better than before!

Until next time.

Cabo San Lucas is probably one of the most popular (and safest) vacation destinations in Mexico. Beautiful all inclusive resorts, delicious food, nice beaches, Cabo has all the makings for a relaxing vacation.

And it also is one of the most affordable tropical getaways. Airfare can be low when booked in a reasonable time frame and lots of resorts offer good deals and are also timeshares. Cabo is is also a popular cruise port as well. It's easy to see why it is such a popular destination, here are some of the best things to do and see in Cabo San Lucas.

El Arco. This is the most famous and best sight to see in Cabo. The Arch, also known as El Arco, is a rock formation at the bottom of the peninsula Land's End. At the marina, you can catch a glass bottom boat that will take you by the arch and get some awesome pictures. Also you'll see tons of fish and maybe some whales or sea lions.

Lover's Beach. One of the most popular beaches in Cabo is Lover's Beach, and it is over by El Arco and can be reached by boat. There are no docks at Lover's Beach so you'll have to jump out and in of the boat. Since it is popular spot, it can get crowded. There are no amenities at the beach but there are vendors who sell drinks from coolers and such. Bring your own snacks and drinks and arrange a time with your water taxi to return to pick you up.

Divorce Beach. If you get sick of Lover's Beach, well then you can simply head over towards Divorce Beach. Which is ironically connected to Lover's Beach and faces the Pacific side. It is a great place to tan and get some sun. However swimming isn't the best idea, due to the strong currents. But here you'll find some gorgeous sunsets.

Window to the Pacific. A cool hidden little gem in Cabo that not too many people know about is the Window to the Pacific. This cute little passage way is where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet. And it can only be found by boat on the way towards Lover's Beach and El Arco. One blink of an eye and you just might miss it.

Whale Watching. From October to March, gray whales migrate to the Baja Peninsula to escape the wintry cold. They pass right through Cabo San Lucas and there are numerous tours that spot plenty of these majestic creatures.

Marina. The Marina Cabo San Lucas may not sound like much, but it is actually the busiest part of the city center. Which makes sense because it is a port city. The marina contains lots of restaurants and shops. It is a beautiful place to walk around and sightsee. Plus if you're sick of resort food or cruise ship food, the marina is the best place to get some tasty authentic Mexican food, plus every hour seems to be happy hour with all the drink specials.

Cabo Wabo. Cabo is known for all its bars and nightlife and one of the most famous bars in town is Cabo Wabo. It is owned by Van Halen's Sammy Hagar and Cabo Wabo actually has their own brand of tequila. If you're not into the whole nightclub scene, have no fear they have a restaurant as well. Between you and me, their bean and cheese burritos are the best thing in Cabo San Lucas.

No matter which way you choose to relax, Cabo has something to offer everyone. You'll find golfing, beaches, nature, nightlife, and activities for all ages (like ATVs, parasailing, etc). You name it chances are they got it. Check with your resort or cruise concierge to see what excursions or tours are available.

Vacationing in Cabo is all about rest and relaxation. But sometimes when you're staying at a resort you never end up leaving or exploring the city, especially if you've paid to be all inclusive. And what's the point of a vacation when you never leave the resort? Don't you want to see what that city has to offer? Sightsee and visit some of these points of interests whenever you're in Cabo, it's okay to leave the resort. You won't regret it.

Happy traveling and until next time.

New year, new look. That always seems to be the saying around the New Year. Sometimes we get a new haircut or we spice up our beauty regime. Because why blend in when you're meant to stand out?

Well that happens to be ipsy's first glam bag theme for 2016. The January theme "All Eyes On You" implies that you will stand out with these products, which are all about your eyes. So let's hope these products help your eyes pop and shine.

If you recall my review on ipsy's "Face Fashion" glam bag, I was not impressed because I hardly received any face products. So when I heard the theme was "All Eyes On You" I was skeptical. But I am proud to report that the majority of the products I received were indeed eye products.

In my January glam bag I received the following products:

• theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now)
• Hikari Cosmetics Cream Metallic Pigment Shadow
• Beau Gâchis® Paris Smudge Brush
• Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Peppermint Creme
• Hey Honey Skincare Open Your Eyes Eye Contour Lifting Fluid

First, let's start off with the theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) eyeliner and I received the shade Jac B. Bronze which is a rich bronze color. The shade is a great color, that's not too bright and not too dark. It is a subtle nude shade that makes your eyes pop. The eyeliner itself is long lasting and has a very smooth texture. Also it has a built in sharpener so you don't have to worry about having to sharpen it. So that's a major plus!

Next we have the Hikari Cosmetics Cream Metallic Pigment Shadow and I received the shade Mink which is a pretty metallic pink color. I love cream eyeshadows but I would not even call this a cream eyeshadow. It seems like this was a hybrid between cream and powder. The texture was hard as a rock and the consistency was not creamy at all. But the only plus from this eyeshadow was that the color was very pretty.

Then there is the Beau Gâchis® Paris Smudge Brush, which is a brush for gel eyeliners or blending colors. Not much to say on this brush besides that it was super soft and it applied very well.

Next there is the Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Peppermint Creme. What I really liked about this product is the philanthropy that goes along with it. With every 1,000 lip balms sold, Lasting Smiles funds one cleft lip surgery for a child from the same countries where they source their ingredients. When I saw it was peppermint flavored, I immediately thought of Burt's Bees and prepped myself for the burning and stinging sensation. However, I was pleasantly surprised when it did no such thing. The lip balm is very soft and soothing and overall is a great product from a great company.

Lastly we have the Hey Honey Skincare Open Your Eyes Eye Contour Lifting Fluid. The fluid is used to reduce puffiness, hydrate and tighten the skin around the eyes. The only thing worth mentioning about this product is that it made the skin under my eyes super soft.

Overall, I'd say the first glam bag of 2016 was a major success! I'd give this glam bag 4/5 stars because I was pretty impressed with these products. Shoutout to ipsy for actually using ipsymatch and following through on a theme, I was impressed and I have no complaints. I look forward to next glam bag.

Until next time.

This is my 100th blog post here on Hey Kaitlin Mary, no big deal. But today I'm going to share something a little personal, dieting. When it comes to my diet and weight, I can get a little sensitive, but I don't think I'm the only one out there who feels that way.

I've probably been dieting since middle school. I was always the chubby kid, so losing weight has always been on my mind, even as a child. And to this day, I'm still trying to lose weight. But I have much healthier habits now compared to when I was younger. I've focused more on a healthy lifestyle rather than losing weight quickly. Because shouldn't a healthy lifestyle and weight loss go hand in had? Or is that just me? But I digress.

So when I was chosen to test out the SlimFast VoxBox from Influenster, I was excited. For those of you who do not know about Influenster, it is a website where you review products and can actually test out products for free based on your social media influence. It's a fun place to look for new products and share your experience.

I was chosen to participate in the SlimFast VoxBox It's Your Thing, in the mail I received a little guideline about the SlimFast Diet and four products from SlimFast to test and review. So all the products included in this blog post, I received for free for testing purposes. The four products include: SlimFast Advanced Nutrition Meal Replacement Shake Vanilla Cream, SlimFast Advanced Nutrition Meal Replacement Bar Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, SlimFast Advanced Nutrition 100 Calorie Snack Baked Crisps Sour Cream and Onion, and SlimFast Advanced Nutrition 100 Calorie Snack Drizzled Crisps Cinnamon Bun Sugar.

The SlimFast Advanced Nutrition Plan is a simple diet plan and there are three steps:

• You replace two meals a day with a SlimFast meal replacement shake or bar.
• Eat one healthy meal (around 500 calories.)
• Enjoy three 100 calorie snacks or fruit or vegetables.

If you follow this plan you would be consuming around 1200 calories a day, which is the ideal number if you want to lose weight. Overall, I like the idea of 1200 calories a day. It is a good and healthy number, my stomach however disagrees. It can be tough and tricky, but if we want to shed those excess pounds we need to make it work.

So let's start off with the SlimFast meal replacement shakes. My SlimFast Advanced Nutrition Meal Replacement Shake Vanilla Cream was 180 calories and it was also high in protein and low in sugar. However, when I drank the vanilla shake all I could taste was sweetness and I have no idea where it came from. It was a little too sweet for my taste. The shake contains soy and lactose but it is gluten free, in case you wondering. It also said it had a four hour hunger control but for me, it only kept me full for two hours. This was one of the pre-made shakes they bottle up and sell, but personally I like the SlimFast powder that you mix in the blender. I've been drinking those for years and they're great for breakfast, I used to have them all the time before school. They're not as sweet as the prepackaged ones, and honestly I think they taste a lot better. Plus you can choose what kind of milk you want and how much powder you want, so you determine how many calories you have there.

The meal replacement bar is very similar to a granola bar. My SlimFast Advanced Nutrition Meal Replacement Bar Dark Chocolate Sea Salt was 190 calories and it was high in protein. It also contained soy and nuts. Overall the bar was delicious and not too sweet. Would I like eating a granola bar as a meal? Not really, but those bars were delicious... So I guess I'd have another.

So that's all of the the meal replacements, let's take a look at those snacks. The SlimFast Advanced Nutrition 100 Calorie Snack Baked Crisps Sour Cream and Onion were high in protein and fiber, and were also gluten free. They had a fluffy and puffy taste to them, and they certainly do not taste like chips. But for a diet snack, it can be a great chip alternative. It definitely tasted like a diet chip, and it takes some getting used to.

But for a sweet snack the SlimFast Advanced Nutrition 100 Calorie Snack Drizzled Crisps Cinnamon Bun Sugar did just the trick. They are high in protein and fiber and contain wheat, milk and soy. I'm not sure how to describe these snacks, it's not a chip and it's not a cookie, I guess you could say it's something in between. It's a sweet snack with frosting on top and it's pretty good and very filling for a snack.

Overall, the SlimFast It's Your Thing VoxBox from Influenster was a great box to receive! It was my first VoxBox to sample for free and I am very appreciative of it. I love SlimFast, and I've been a fan of their shake powder for a long time. So it was nice to try out some of their other products! I really enjoyed the meal replacement bar and the sweet 100 calorie crisps. I think their idea of a diet is a great idea that could work for some people.

However, I don't know if it would work for me long term. I'd get really sick of having the shakes and the meal replacement bars daily. And I don't know what it was, but something about this food left me feeling hungry all day. All I could think about was when it was time to eat next, which is a terrible feeling when you're trying to lose weight. But my hunger was rewarded, for the week I tried the SlimFast diet plan I lost two pounds!

Will I continue the SlimFast diet plan? Not necessarily. However, I will take their idea of a diet plan and make it my own. Instead of having a shake or bar for two meals, I'll find something around the same amount of calories for that part, and stick with the one 500 calorie healthy meal. When it comes to a healthy diet, it's all about balance, and that's what I'm trying to do. And hopefully it will continue to work!

For all my fellow dieters out there, good luck! I hope you all find a plan that works well for you. Happy weight loss and happy diets.

Until next time.

PS) I'm also required to post this:

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

When you think of California, what's the first thing that pops into your mind? Beaches? Surfers? Mexican food? Amazing weather year round? All of these things are true, especially down in Southern California. But the city that does it best, well that's good old San Diego.

San Diego is a popular vacation spot in Southern California, and it is easy to see why! There is so much to do and see. Here are some of the best things that San Diego has to offer.

Gaslamp Quarter. An urban area with good restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, what else do you need? This neighborhood is the most lively area in downtown San Diego. Plus all the streets have actual gas lamps and they are pretty dang cute.

San Diego Convention Center. The convention center is the home of the world famous Comic Con! Plus if you're in the Gaslamp Quarter, you're nearby so why not take a peak at this famous convention center:

Balboa Park. This is not your normal park. It is an urban park filled with museums, walking paths, gardens, Spanish architecture, a giant fountain, and so much more. It's a great place to walk around and get some steps in all while enjoying a lovely view. This park offers some serenity in the urban environment.

Seaport Village. If you're interested in cute little quaint shops and restaurants, well then you'll fall in love with Seaport Village. This little village is the perfect place to walk around, and it even has a great view of the harbor!

San Diego Zoo. The San Diego Zoo is the best zoo in California, and maybe even the best in the United States. This zoo is one of the first zoos that pioneered the concept of the open air cageless exhibits, which are re-created like the animal's natural habitat. It is also one of the very few zoos that houses a giant panda! Almost every animal you can think of has a home in this zoo. The zoo is a better place to go to compared to Sea World, it has all the same fun and excitement, just without the animal cruelty.
Petco Park. If you're a sports fan, you've got to see the San Diego Padres play at Petco Park. The stadium is nice, and the Padres have become a better baseball team throughout the years. If you're in San Diego during baseball season, why not go out to an old ball game?

Cabrillo Tide Pools. For all the nature and marine life lovers out there, the Cabrillo Tide Pools are a must see. Enjoy exploring the shorelines while searching for marine life. Lots of crabs and other creatures live in the tide pools. What's cooler than seeing marine life in its natural habitat. Plus there's a cute lighthouse here too!

San Diego is one of the nicest cities in Southern California and it's perfect place for a family vacation or even romantic getaway. As Ron Burgundy said in the classic film Anchorman, "You stay classy, San Diego."

Until next time.

Happy New Year everyone! After taking a little blogging break after Blogmas, I figured it was about time to get back to work. So let's start off the 2016 edition of Hey Kaitlin Mary with a glam bag review.

The last glam bag of 2015 was called "For You With Love From ipsy." The overall theme as the glam bag being a present from ipsy was cute especially for December. So thank you ipsy for this lovely Christmas present that I pay for every month.

The bag itself was adorable, and it was almost like a little red clutch. Inside the clutch I received: Clark's Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask, Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Mechanical Eye Liner, ModelCo Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner, Pacifica Power Of Love Natural Lipstick and Marc Anthony Hair Care Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Treatment.

First there is the Clark's Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask, and this product is unique to say the least. It can be used as a mask or a moisturizer, doesn't that seem strange? I understand a moisturizing mask but a mask that can also be used as a moisturizer is just strange. A mask you have to wash off but you let a moisturizer soak into your skin. How does it do both?! Ladies and gentlemen, this does not make sense!! As a mask, this product was strange because it acted more like a moisturizer. And as a moisturizer this product really shined as it softens and soothes your skin.

Next up in the glam bag there is the Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Mechanical Eye Liner. The idea of mechanical eye liner is genius, because sharpening eye liner pencils can be a huge pain. So instead of sharpening the eye liner, all you have to do is twist up if you want more. I received a black shade called Wild Child. The shade goes on super light and needs to be applied a lot if you want a nice bold black. The color is subtle rather than dark. The only great thing about this eye liner is the applicator, other than that it is simply okay.

Then there is the ModelCo Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner. The packaging of this lip liner is misleading. I thought I was unwrapping a hot pink lip liner and I was so excited because I really have been wanting a hot pink lip liner. But unfortunately it was not hot pink, instead it was another nude shade. Yay... The shade was a natural nude, the exact color of my lips to be precise. The texture of the lip liner is rather odd and harsh, so it can be a little difficult to apply. Overall it was an okay product, and it wouldn't be a lip liner I'd use daily or often...

Next there is the Pacifica Power Of Love Natural Lipstick and I received the Tender Heart shade. Which indeed was a nude lipstick! I swear ipsy will only send me nude lipsticks and no matter how often I tell them that I do not like nude shades, I still get them anyways... But I digress, I normally love Pacifica's products but this lipstick was awfully disappointing. My lipstick was hard as a rock and extremely rough and dry on my lips. Now I don't know if every product was like mine, but I'd like to think that all of Pacifica's lipsticks are not terrible. So I'll just assume mine was part of a bad batch. The shade was boring and the quality was terrible, it made my lips chapped after wearing it for a couple hours.

And lastly but certainly not least, there is the Marc Anthony Hair Care Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Treatment. First off, I'd like to say I love Marc Anthony Hair Care. These products are probably the best quality and the most affordable hair care products on the market. I currently use the Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Conditioner as my daily conditioner and I love it. So to receive the deep conditioning version of this product in my glam bag made me extra excited. Why you ask? Well because I already knew this product would be amazing and that I would love it. Just like the regular conditioner, this deep conditioner makes my hair super soft and silky.

Overall, I wasn't that impressed with the quality of products I received in the December glam bag. One product was amazing while the other four were completely average. So thanks to the four meh products, I have to give the glam bag 2/5 stars. So maybe for 2016, ipsy's resolution should be to actually start using the ipsyMatch service when it comes to crafting glam bags.

Until next time.