mela86
Member Since: December 9, 2008Reviews
Nestlé Gerber Yogurt Banana Melts
I'm always looking for little on the go snacks for my baby. The on the go snacks keep my baby quiet and I pick ones that are easy for her to feed herself. These Yogurt Melts I received in the mail fit my criteria. They are in small drops that your... +
I'm always looking for little on the go snacks for my baby. The on the go snacks keep my baby quiet and I pick ones that are easy for her to feed herself. These Yogurt Melts I received in the mail fit my criteria. They are in small drops that your baby can hold and feed herself. I tried it and it tasted yogurty and banana like at the same time. They melt in your mouth and become almost yogurt like. They taste tangy yet sweet.
My baby, 13 month old little girl, loves them. She kept asking for more when I gave her to try. She loves them and I will buy them again for her.
My only issue with them was that they were a bit dusty so they left white trails on her hands and face but I have baby wipes available at all times so it's a problem that can easily be wiped away.
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NOW Solutions European Clay Powder
I found this product after searching for some mask ideas. I have acne prone and oily skin. This product is said to be sensitive enough for those skin issues. I bought my first jar off Well.ca for $12.79 which I thought was an ok price. The product... +
I found this product after searching for some mask ideas. I have acne prone and oily skin. This product is said to be sensitive enough for those skin issues.
I bought my first jar off Well.ca for $12.79 which I thought was an ok price.
The product is grainy and can be used with just water but I found a recipe that instead uses rose water and lavender essential oil. I mix 1 tbsp of the clay with 1.5 tbsp of rose water and 7 drops of the lavender oil. The mask stays on for about 15 minutes, I try to avoid leaving it on until it gets too dry because that might irritate the skin. It does tingle a bit but that's from the lavender oil and I don't mind it. I've never used the clay on its own because I like the additional properties that rose water and lavender oil brings to the table.
When I wash the mask away, my skin already looks better and of course I moisturize after removing the clay. I've been using this for about 3 weeks now, averaging 1 to 2 times a week, and I love how it has been helping with minimizing pimples and getting rid of acne scars. I will buy more and use this forever!
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Blueberry Almond with Açai Flavour
This is my second favourite of the three bars I received (Tart Cherry Crips with Pomegranate, Mango Coconut Crunch and Blueberry Almond Acai). I like the blueberry and almond combination. I just prefer the tartness of the cherry and pomegranate... +
This is my second favourite of the three bars I received (Tart Cherry Crips with Pomegranate, Mango Coconut Crunch and Blueberry Almond Acai).
I like the blueberry and almond combination. I just prefer the tartness of the cherry and pomegranate combination better. However this bar is still quite delicious and I didn't find it to be too sweet.
The amount of blueberry flavouring was perfect but I would have liked a bit more almonds because I really love bigger pieces of nuts in my chocolate.
Overall, this bar and the combination of flavours was delicious.
And something I forgot to mention in my other two reviews were how pretty the wrapping was for these bars. The bars were covered in bright shiny wrappings that were really pretty.
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Mango Coconut Crunch
This bar was my least favourite of the three I received (Tart Cherry Crips with Pomegranate, Mango Coconut Crunch and Blueberry Almond Acai). The mango flavour was a bit overpowering and was all I tasted. I really wanted there to be pieces of... +
This bar was my least favourite of the three I received (Tart Cherry Crips with Pomegranate, Mango Coconut Crunch and Blueberry Almond Acai).
The mango flavour was a bit overpowering and was all I tasted. I really wanted there to be pieces of coconut in the bar but that's not the case. I also found the mango flavour to taste a bit fake versus real. If the mango wasn't as overpowering and there were noticeable coconut flavours, I might have enjoyed this bar a lot more.
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Tart Cherry Crisp with Pomegranate Flavour
I love Brookside chocolate covered Almonds and various chocolate covered fruits so when I heard about this product review I was so excited to try these tablet bars. My favourite Brookside bar of the 3 flavours (Tart Cherry Crips with Pomegranate... +
I love Brookside chocolate covered Almonds and various chocolate covered fruits so when I heard about this product review I was so excited to try these tablet bars.
My favourite Brookside bar of the 3 flavours (Tart Cherry Crips with Pomegranate, Mango Coconut Crunch and Blueberry Almond Acai) is this one, the Tart Cherry Crisp with Pomegranate flavour.
I will definitely be buying this bar again. The flavour was so welcoming the way the cherry and pomegranate flavours complemented each other and the crisps in the bar were delightful to chew on.
The size of the bar is great and standard but the sizes of the pieces were a bit unique. The sizes were not all the same, some were bigger than others but that didn't matter to me because this did not last very long.
The chocolate is also very smooth and the combination of everything in this bar made it enjoyable and delicious.
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Coconut DREAM Unsweetened Coconut Drink
This product was great and smooth. It does taste a little bit bland but it works so well when mixed in smoothies, this milk would not go well on it's own. The box is a bit small for the price point but the quality may be worth it if you're willing... +
This product was great and smooth. It does taste a little bit bland but it works so well when mixed in smoothies, this milk would not go well on it's own. The box is a bit small for the price point but the quality may be worth it if you're willing to pay for a good product. I finished the box within a few days of getting the product from the store.
The other issue I had was with the spout design. If you try to shake up the milk once you open the box I did experience some spillage.
However since this works well as a complement to other things such as smoothies or for baking, I will be buying it again.
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Nestlé Good Start 1
I mainly breastfeed my 4 month old daughter but my milk does not keep her full and after being sleep deprived for over 3 months I decided to use formula at night to keep her sleeping longer. I remember using Nestle Good Start with my son 7 years... +
I mainly breastfeed my 4 month old daughter but my milk does not keep her full and after being sleep deprived for over 3 months I decided to use formula at night to keep her sleeping longer.
I remember using Nestle Good Start with my son 7 years ago, it was the only formula he liked and it didn't make him throw up like the other brands I tried.
So I decided to use it on my daughter. She drinks it with ease and again no issues with throwing up as I experienced with my son with other brands in the past. She also sleeps for 6 hours now before I need to feed her again. I also notice this new product Nestle has keeps her bowel movements regular, which is always a concern when adding new food items to a baby's diet.
I would have liked to have more in the can especially at the $31 dollar price tag (at Walmart) but I do feel good about giving my daughter a product that aids in her development, so that makes it worth it and I guess especially in my case where it's only being used at nights. I think if I was only formula feeding her, I would also use the regular Good start # 1 in the 900ml can along with this brand since it can become quite expensive.
Overall, I like this product and if it was slightly cheaper, it would be perfect!
*Editor's Note: this review was posted as part of a contest sponsored by Nestle
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Dr. Browns 8oz. Natural Flow Standard Baby Bottle
I found out about these bottles when I had my son 7 years ago. He was fussy when using other brands and he got along well with Dr. Browns bottle. My son was mainly formula fed while my daughter now is mainly breastfed. For the bottles I pump for... +
I found out about these bottles when I had my son 7 years ago. He was fussy when using other brands and he got along well with Dr. Browns bottle. My son was mainly formula fed while my daughter now is mainly breastfed.
For the bottles I pump for her, I wanted to keep the Dr. Browns tradition going. I had 2 glass bottles left from my sons days but also bought 2 new ones from walmart. It came in a 2 pack for $16.99 and were in a plastic format.
My daughter was a bit impatient with the level 1 nipple for this bottle but she's gotten used to it now. The bottle does not give her gas and has continued to serve our household well.
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Medela Breast Pump Harmony Single Manual Pump
I bought this product because I wanted something to help pump bottles for when I would go out with my daughter. My main focus is to breastfeed and use pumped milk for outings. I didn't want the mechanical product because I did not plan to pump all... +
I bought this product because I wanted something to help pump bottles for when I would go out with my daughter. My main focus is to breastfeed and use pumped milk for outings.
I didn't want the mechanical product because I did not plan to pump all the time.
This product fits my needs. I pump about only once or twice a week and it helps me produce 2-3 bottles of milk for my daughter for places like Church or the Grocery store.
It takes me anywhere from 20 minutes to 40 minutes to get about 5-7 ounces of milk.
It can become cumbersome and tiring on the hands and wrists which makes me happy that I only do this a few times a week.
I do like the manual aspect where I set the pace and feeling of how I pump my milk. I also use Dr. Browns bottles instead of the medela bottles that came with my product.
Overall, this is not for anyone who pumps frequently as you will not like pumping.
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Sinful colors Vacation Time
I found these on Well.ca for $2.99 and with that price, I am going to try to buy as many colours as I can. I recently bought the colour "Vacation Time" which is like a nude colour. I have brown skin and this colour compliments me so well. I use two... +
I found these on Well.ca for $2.99 and with that price, I am going to try to buy as many colours as I can.
I recently bought the colour "Vacation Time" which is like a nude colour. I have brown skin and this colour compliments me so well. I use two coats and I like the pinkish, nude colour that shows up.
It is only $2.99 so the polish does fade away quicker than other brands such as Essie but I dont mind reapplying. It also lasts longer on my toes than my hands because I wash a lot of dishes and use my hands quite a lot so I understand.
I will be trying as many colours as I can.
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