Papa Rewards: 15 Bonus Points!

I found out tonight that Papa Johns put 15 extra rewards points in to all accounts! The points are free and can be used from April 12-17th. So that means either tonight or tomorrow before stores close you will need to redeem the points, otherwise they will disappear!

This passed Saturday we ordered a pizza and wings and at the time we had enough points for a free pizza, but we decided to pay full price and save the points for a rainy day. Come today, two days later and we find out that we got a  bonus 15 points added to our rewards account! Don't doubt me when I tell you my boyfriends expression was simply stunned as I told him we "had" to have pizza for dinner. That literally took no convincing whatsoever and he wasn't exactly concerned with why. 

Just wanted to post a picture of what we picked up tonight (still attempting to upload) and let people know they have 15 free points that will expire when stores close tomorrow night 4/17! 

Using the 15 bonus points plus ten we'd already banked, we got the pizza for free (pepperoni, pineapple, jalapeno) and ordered a side of bread sticks ($5.49). I tipped 1.50 at carry out bringing the total to just $7.00.

I don't think I'll make a video about this experience because I have already made so many about my positive interactions with Papa Johns. I think they have a genius marketing team and their promotions are on point. The in store employees, although largely uninvolved in the Rewards Points program, are very friendly and accommodating.

Previous Videos By Me About Papa Johns:

Point: Go order Papa Johns!! 

www.PapaJohns.com

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Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro Rant

I have been planning to make a video raving about my collection of Rimmel's Lasting Finish Pro polish.

Just before doing the video, I found a new color I HAD to try. The color is on the far right below and is called 282 Hard Metal. 

(Bella with) My Collection:

When I opened the Hard Metal bottle, I was sad to see that less than half of the bristles were there.

I went to the Rimmel website to let them know I got a faulty product, and was redirected to a website for Coty Inc. I was required to provide what I felt to be an abundance of unnecessary contact information. I thought it odd that they required my full name, address and phone number just to submit a comment; but I figured in my case it would be easier for them to get me a replacement that way.

After sending the message explaining my dilemma, I went out of town to visit my grandma for a week. During that time, we went shopping and I showed her the Rimmel polishes in a store. I told her about the polish being my favorite - and also about the brush issue I'd contacted them about. She said she's been a Rimmel makeup fan for a long time (hadn't heard of the polish though) and added with confidence, "they'll take care of you". 

Well, it's been over a week and I am sad to report that I haven't even gotten a response from Coty Inc or Rimmel. I'm left wondering if I should do a video review of the polishes now. I truly love the polish and lots of qualities it offers, but this neglect by the company leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. If I do make a video, instead of raving I think I'll be ranting. 

The square bottles had me at hello, but maybe it's time to revert back to OPI.  Or start using Kiss Nail Dress more often!

As for Rimmel: I can be contacted at utubinit@gmail.com if they want to replace the Hard Metal polish. I suggest they and the folks at Coty Inc watch and take notes from the below video by customer service expert Shep Hyken:

Truvía Natural Sweetener

Truvía natural sweetener

I just can't go back to drinking things sweetened with chemicals after trying Truvia. The craziest thing to me is how Truvia is so subtle; the fact that it doesn't do too much is why I love it. 

Truvia whispers in my ear - Oooooh Sweet Nothings. :)

Here is my original taste test of the Truvia sample I recieved from Influenster:

So after trying Truvia in my coffee and bringing a few packs over to my grandparents house for my family; the boyfriend and I got to thinking. Fresh strawberries dipped in Truvia (just like is pictured on the box) would be the perfect lunch box snack. I just picked up a 40 packet box at Walgreens. 

Price-wise, Truvia was 2.99 (on sale from $3.99) for a box of 40 packets. There was a box of 140 packets of Sweet-n-Low next to it for the same price. Splenda was similarly priced for 100 pouches.  

The thing about Truvia is that one packet contains 3.5 times the volume of Splenda or Sweet-n-Low. The competing brands have 1 gram packets, while Truvia packets are 3.5 grams. 

A box of 140 Sweet-n-Low packets is equivalent in weight to 40 packets of Truvia. To me, that justifies the higher price per pouch. Regardless, the difference in taste is well worth a higher price.

I hope you get a chance to try out Truvia, tell me about your experiences and likes/dislikes about Truvia and other artificial sweeteners in the comment section below.

A Ballad Of Human Progress

A Ballad of Human Progress
(I. Lujan)

There's an old country road
Leads to a river
An old wooden fence
Surrounds all the sinners
Who stand by their graves
Wondering what they've done wrong

There's a train whistle blowin'
Across a fiery dessert
In search for the new land
There treacherous weather
Is headed for the mountain
To preach a brand new way

And it's full of politicians

Bankers and lawyers
A fast talkin' men
Been armed to destroy us
And keep us from the truth
Consume, consume, consume

Lies, lies
Don't believe them
Don't believe them

And Westward they head
Ravaging the villages
They burn all the dead
Their world is for the privileged
And you're not one of them
You're just a number

So they came up with races, borders and fences
And job occupations and classifications
Their aim, to conquer
Divide, divide, divide

Lies, lies
Don't believe them
Don't believe them

We're just one race
One color, one number
We're just one man
One father, one mother
We must unite
Before they take our lives

Edited version of lyrics found at http://www.hauntedwindchimes.com/lyrics/

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