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Member Since: September 8, 2006Reviews
Wholly Guacamole Classic
I buy this guacamole often. I love that you can buy this in various sizes - personal 'to go' sizes for 1-2 people, medium size for a family meal, or large size for big families or entertaining. They now also come in cups or trays (compared to the... +
I buy this guacamole often. I love that you can buy this in various sizes - personal 'to go' sizes for 1-2 people, medium size for a family meal, or large size for big families or entertaining. They now also come in cups or trays (compared to the pouches).
Best of all, you can freeze it for up to 3 months and when thawed it tastes just as good as fresh. The price is pretty reasonable and it often goes on sale.
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Annabelle Cosmetics Expandable Mascara
This is truly a 2-in-1 mascara. The wand has two positions so you can choose between length (good look for day) or volume (good look for night). For those occasions when I want extra coverage, I do both. The wand starts off in its extended... +
This is truly a 2-in-1 mascara. The wand has two positions so you can choose between length (good look for day) or volume (good look for night). For those occasions when I want extra coverage, I do both.
The wand starts off in its extended position. You would use this for volume as it allows extra product to coat your lashes. If you want length, rotate the base of the wand which causes it to squeeze smaller. This not only reduces the amount of product but also ensures your lashes will be combed thoroughly to avoid clumping. If you want both length AND volume, start off with one and finish with the other (I usually start with volume and then finish with length).
For the price point, I'm absolutely thrilled with this mascara. There is minimal flaking and it has pretty good staying power. I happily recommend it.
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Marcelle Twist Push Up Mascara
I like this mascara. At first I thought it was too gimmicky but after using it for about a month now I'm sold. The wand starts off in its full extended position, allowing you to cake on product for a nice voluminous look. Then, twist the cap and the... +
I like this mascara. At first I thought it was too gimmicky but after using it for about a month now I'm sold. The wand starts off in its full extended position, allowing you to cake on product for a nice voluminous look. Then, twist the cap and the brush rotates into a diagonal twisted position which provides both lift and combs out any clumps to lengthen and boost. -
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm
I am a huge Burt's Bees fan, so it's no surprise that I liked this tinted lip balm. For chapped lips, I think I still prefer the original Burt's Bees balm. This one was not quite as effective on really chapped lips, and if your affected lip area is... +
I am a huge Burt's Bees fan, so it's no surprise that I liked this tinted lip balm.
For chapped lips, I think I still prefer the original Burt's Bees balm. This one was not quite as effective on really chapped lips, and if your affected lip area is outside your lip line (you know when you're licking/chewing on your lips a lot and it gets all red outside your line? that.), you don't want to be smearing a tinted product on that area. You'll look like a clown.
However, for everyday use and slight chapping, this is a really great product. The colour payoff is surprising for a balm, and I wear it instead of lipstick quite often. Recommended!
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Joe Fresh Style
I have not shopped Joe Fresh in a really long time, mainly because I lived far away from the nearest location. I recently stopped in with my kids and we picked up a few pieces. Great options for everyday wear - reasonable quality, good selection... +
I have not shopped Joe Fresh in a really long time, mainly because I lived far away from the nearest location. I recently stopped in with my kids and we picked up a few pieces.
Great options for everyday wear - reasonable quality, good selection, and excellent prices! I will be shopping there again soon.
The only critique is that the desk is often unstaffed and it can take a while to find an associate for help or to get into the change rooms.
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Kellogg's Special K Cracker Chips
I'm eating Special K Cracker Chips BBQ flavour right now. They are really tasty and I think they are very comparable to regular potato chips. There is a slight rice cake-ish taste to them that is by no means unpleasant. For 80 calories per 18-chip... +
I'm eating Special K Cracker Chips BBQ flavour right now. They are really tasty and I think they are very comparable to regular potato chips. There is a slight rice cake-ish taste to them that is by no means unpleasant. For 80 calories per 18-chip serving, I am pleased with this snack. I am looking forward to trying the Zesty Southwest flavour next! -
WowButter
My son really dislikes meat & cheese sandwiches for school lunches. All summer long he's been indulging in PB & J and now that school's back in session, peanut butter is back off the menu. I recently tried WowButter and was very surprised how close... +
My son really dislikes meat & cheese sandwiches for school lunches. All summer long he's been indulging in PB & J and now that school's back in session, peanut butter is back off the menu.
I recently tried WowButter and was very surprised how close to regular peanut butter this product tastes! You can distinguish a difference, but it's so mild that unless you mention it to someone, I'm willing to bet they would not notice.
It is made from soy, and some people are also soy-free so this won't work for you. However, it's a great alternative for nut-loving kids who have school lunch restrictions (as in most of Canada). It's been a lifesaver for me, since now I can keep my son happy and myself sane :)
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L'Oreal Paris Excellence Creme Triple Protection Colour
This is my go-to at home hair colour. I have a fair amount of gray and this product really covers it well. Since I have long hair, I shampoo max 2x per week so the colour never fades on me before it's time to colour again. Even though I use a... +
This is my go-to at home hair colour. I have a fair amount of gray and this product really covers it well.
Since I have long hair, I shampoo max 2x per week so the colour never fades on me before it's time to colour again. Even though I use a colour extremely close to my natural shade, colour richness is so important! That's a big part of the reason I switched to Excellence because my previous product just wasn't cutting it.
It's a little more expensive than some brands, but sales and coupons abound, so I can usually find it for a good price. Nothing compares to salon colour, but this home product comes close enough that I feel confident using it regularly.
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Lean Cuisine Fresh Inspirations
I happened to see these entrees on sale and picked up Chicken Teriyaki and Chili Lime Beef. I have to say, I was quite impressed! This is a far cry from the frozen entrees I used to eat years ago. These meals really do taste fresh. The meats are... +
I happened to see these entrees on sale and picked up Chicken Teriyaki and Chili Lime Beef. I have to say, I was quite impressed! This is a far cry from the frozen entrees I used to eat years ago.
These meals really do taste fresh. The meats are tender, the veggies are steamed to that perfect point where they still have some bite-resistance (I mean they are not soggy and squishy), and the portion size is just right. It's very comparable in my mind to fresh takeout.
I will definitely pick these up again, especially the Chicken Teriyaki!
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Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths
I really love wet wipes for my family. Whether it's the "time of the month" or little children who aren't as thorough as they need to be with toilet paper after going #2 (apologies for TMI!), these can be a laundry saver as much as a great way to... +
I really love wet wipes for my family. Whether it's the "time of the month" or little children who aren't as thorough as they need to be with toilet paper after going #2 (apologies for TMI!), these can be a laundry saver as much as a great way to keep clean down under.
They are a little on the wet side, so I usually only use these when dry toilet tissue isn't adequate for the task. I would definitely recommend them!
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