Disclosure- I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Dove. I received a product sample and promotional item to thank me for my participation.

I personally am an avid antiperspirant user, and as such, I admire others who are as well.  To them I say, take a bow, you slayers of the funk.  Please continue cool breezing and masking your odors away.  To those who don’t use it….please stay away. Far, far away. Especially in the summer.

While most of us tend to be somewhat brand loyal to our deodorant, sometimes it’s worth trying something new.  Many people buy the same brand they used as teenagers.  When I was in the 4th grade, we were given kits with certain items in them.  You know- for our “growing and maturing bodies”? Can I tell you, I used those brands for most of my adult life as well, until I realized that was stupid, and coupons are amazing?  It’s funny- you start using one thing, and that’s sort of that.

I liked the new commercials for Dove- mostly because they involve real women, not just models over and over again.  And all sorts of women. I have tried a few Dove products and liked them so far.  Dove’s new Advanced Care was the most recent try.  I was most interested in its ability to go beyond odor and wetness protection to offer softer, smoother underarms.  While often neglected, underarms don’t need to be ugly.  The promise of improving them is welcome.  With Dove’s new Advanced Care Deodorant, Dove goes beyond odor and wetness protection to offer softer, smoother underarms with NutriumMoisture, which comprised of ingredients known to moisturize the skin.
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I have been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, it is definitely time to put the finishing touches on those gifts for mom.  Moms across the country (and probably the globe) love hand bags of all sizes and shapes- most women like their bags.  It can be hard to pick one with function, style, and a personal touch that makes Mom feel special.   The Modal Concept Tote is perfect for the woman on the go.  It sports lots of features, tons of compartments and most importantly- it looks nice.

The Modal is meant to make life easier through cleverly designed pockets that are also functional.  All your essentials like your wallet, keys, and phone are in discreet water resistant pockets, and there is a spot for warm hairstyling items, laptop storage, a fitness gear area, and a thermal pocket.  To bring your attention to a few of the details that goes into these compartments, in the laptop storage area is a dedicated, secure, padded sleeve, perfect for both a laptop and tablet with special quilted soft-touch lining.  Fitness equipment is able to be held in the heavy duty, moisture resistant pocket that has enough room for workout clothes, shoes, and straps for a yoga mat or towel.
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