MelRichard
Member Since: April 9, 2015Reviews
Coca-Cola Classic
I am Coke girl for sure, I prefer it over Pepsi. I love the look of the cans in my fridge, I love the Christmas boxes/cans, and I love those darn polar bears! Coca Cola is fizzier than Pepsi and gives you that burn in the back of your throat that I... +
I am Coke girl for sure, I prefer it over Pepsi. I love the look of the cans in my fridge, I love the Christmas boxes/cans, and I love those darn polar bears! Coca Cola is fizzier than Pepsi and gives you that burn in the back of your throat that I so crave! It is less sweet than Pepsi and pairs well with just about any sort of treat meal or junky snack. I love to throw my Coke in the freezer and pull it out and drink it when it has just started to get slushy/frozen - so very refreshing. Super high SUGAR content, super high calorie - but my go to treat. The caffeine provides a bit of a boost also, which is nice. I'm pretty sure this stuff is highly addictive, though - try as I might (I know how bad pop is for me!) I just can't quit it! Sure has come up in price, however - I remember being able to buy 2 cases for $5 and now it is around $7 per case! -
Maynards Sour Patch Kids
I try really, really hard to avoid candy, but I have a soft spot for these. They are the perfect amount of sour (doesn't scorch your tongue) and sweet (once you've eaten all of the sour coating from their gummy bodies). The fruit flavors are... +
I try really, really hard to avoid candy, but I have a soft spot for these. They are the perfect amount of sour (doesn't scorch your tongue) and sweet (once you've eaten all of the sour coating from their gummy bodies). The fruit flavors are distinct (each color is a different fruit flavor) and satisfying. These are absolutely amazing when you can find a fresh bag (I seem to always get the stale bag!) but they're still pretty tasty stale. These are less sticky than a lot of other candies (like jujubes, for example!) and although they don't get stuck in your teeth, do leave a film on them after consumption. Totally worth it though! This is my go-to movie snack. Are they healthy? Of course not, they're candy. But for a treat - they're five stars! -
Dairy Queen Peanut Buster Parfait
I ordered one of these last night as a treat and it cost me $7. This used to be my go to item (chocolate sauce, peanuts and vanilla ice cream - come on!) but the ice cream has gone downhill. Last night, my ice cream was kind of...foamy? And not the... +
I ordered one of these last night as a treat and it cost me $7. This used to be my go to item (chocolate sauce, peanuts and vanilla ice cream - come on!) but the ice cream has gone downhill. Last night, my ice cream was kind of...foamy? And not the typical consistency. It was weird and really took away from the chocolate sauce and peanuts...I actually didn't even finish it. Same with the last time I got one. I actually dumped it into the sink and it was still sitting there when I got up this morning, in the same position I had left it! Ice cream would have melted and gone down the sink. This didn't even move - so weird. What is this stuff made of?! If you had asked me a year ago, I would have recommended this item highly. Now I cannot recommend it as it is not very good! -
Live Clean Sweet Pea Liquid Hand Soap
I stock up on this stuff every time it goes on sale. I really like it! The fact that it is Live Clean brand makes my conscience feel good. This stuff is far easier on the environment than most hand soaps, and much more natural for my family to be... +
I stock up on this stuff every time it goes on sale. I really like it! The fact that it is Live Clean brand makes my conscience feel good. This stuff is far easier on the environment than most hand soaps, and much more natural for my family to be using! The smell is light and sweet, and I really like it. The soap itself is creamy, lathers like crazy, and leaves my hands feeling very soft and clean. The bottle is BIG given the price, and I've never had a problem with packaging quality. I keep a bottle of this stuff by every sink in my house. Highly recommend. -
SoftSoap Moisturizing Body Wash - Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions
I first purchased this product because of the price ($3 a bottle is very reasonable! This stuff is always on sale!) The smell gets five stars. It is so fruity and strong and very pleasing to the senses. The smell lingers in the bathroom after your... +
I first purchased this product because of the price ($3 a bottle is very reasonable! This stuff is always on sale!)
The smell gets five stars. It is so fruity and strong and very pleasing to the senses. The smell lingers in the bathroom after your shower, but doesn't seem to stick to your skin. The actual bodywash is pretty runny (be careful when turning the bottle upside down to use the product - it's easy to squirt half down the drain!) but it lathers very well. It's nothing special with regards to body wash - left my skin feeling okay, nothing special. The smell is what sets this body wash apart. Absolutely amazing scent. If you are someone who places top priority on the scent of a body wash, this is worth a try!
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SoftSoap Body Scrub Coconut Butter
I decided to give this product a try when it was on sale at Shoppers for $2.99. The stand up bottle is great (easy to store in the shower) but not easy to use. This product is VERY thick, and once you use the first 1/4 of the bottle, it becomes very... +
I decided to give this product a try when it was on sale at Shoppers for $2.99.
The stand up bottle is great (easy to store in the shower) but not easy to use. This product is VERY thick, and once you use the first 1/4 of the bottle, it becomes very difficult to get any out! I have to stand in the shower and vigorously shake this product upside down/smack the sides of the bottle to get the really thick product to come out so that I can use it.
The coconut smell is nice. Fairly light, doesn't linger after the shower, but pleasing just the same.
This product does not lather very well. I use it on a shower pouf and still, I feel that it could use some more suds. The little "scrub beads" are plentiful, but quite soft (if anything, they seem to take away from the clean?) They DO NOT SCRUB. They are not abrasive in any way. I genuinely do not know why they call this a scrub, it's just a lumpy bodywash.
My skin doesn't feel the greatest after using this product - a bit dry, and itchy.
I will not repurchase in the future, regardless of price point.
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Pure Leaf™ Lemon Real Brewed Tea
I love to purchase this iced tea from time to time as a treat. The small. individual sized bottle goes for about $3 at Shoppers which is ridiculous. I hold out and buy the big family sized bottle for $4-$5 from No Frills. I love the lemon iced tea... +
I love to purchase this iced tea from time to time as a treat. The small. individual sized bottle goes for about $3 at Shoppers which is ridiculous. I hold out and buy the big family sized bottle for $4-$5 from No Frills. I love the lemon iced tea, as it is very natural tasting (quite obviously real tea, nothing like the cheap powdered stuff!) and the lemon flavoring is natural and just the right amount. This product is lightly sweetened and extremely refreshing. If you like REAL iced tea, give this stuff a try. If you're into the "artificial" stuff - you probably won't like this! -
e.l.f. Cosmetics Studio Blush
I just recently placed my first e.l.f cosmetics order online. The products took 17 days to show up from the time I clicked "order". That seems REALLY slow! I have been accustomed to wearing mineral blush, but decided to give e.l.f a try because of... +
I just recently placed my first e.l.f cosmetics order online. The products took 17 days to show up from the time I clicked "order". That seems REALLY slow!
I have been accustomed to wearing mineral blush, but decided to give e.l.f a try because of the price point. I purchased several of these blushes for between $1-$4 USD each. The blush comes in a nice little black palette that fits nicely in your purse or sits nicely on your vanity.
The blush itself is fairly weak with regards to pigment. I am a VERY lightskinned girl, yet still I found that I had to use quite a bit of product (and reapply throughout the day, no WAY would this stuff make it through an 8 hour work day!)
There is a lot of "kickback" when you use this product. Lots of powder sprays around while applying it to your brush - so it can be a bit messy, and certainly wasteful!
The blush, once applied, does not irritate my sensitive skin. The ingredient list is a bit terrifying, however (I cannot pronounce any of the ingredients!) Maybe that's just me coming from using a natural mineral blush to this stuff, but it is pretty cheap quality. This would be a great starter makeup for a tween or young girl. This would be great to add to the collection of anybody who loves makeup and experimenting with new looks.This would be a great blush to have on hand for dance recitals. But for someone who is just looking for a good blush to wear daily, I wouldn't recommend this product. You really do get what you pay for and I will be going back to my natural mineral blush in the future, even though it costs significantly more.
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Palmolive antibacterial orange dish liquid
I have very, very sensitive skin and Palmolive seems to be the only dish soap that does not irritate it. This variety does not disappoint. Gentle on my skin, harsh on dishes! I have found that you need very little to efficiently remove dirt and... +
I have very, very sensitive skin and Palmolive seems to be the only dish soap that does not irritate it. This variety does not disappoint. Gentle on my skin, harsh on dishes! I have found that you need very little to efficiently remove dirt and grease. The smell leaves a bit to be desired (in my opinion) as this just smells like orange cleaner (which I'm sure some people are really into!)
Overall, I will continue to buy Palmolive but I don't think I'll buy the orange scented variety again unless it's on sale. I prefer the scent of the original.
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Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
This is the best cookie dough ice cream I have ever eaten. Ben & Jerry's are my go to for ice cream. I only eat it once every other month or so, so I splurge. It does cost quite a bit (about $8 for the pint container) but it is WORTH IT! The ice... +
This is the best cookie dough ice cream I have ever eaten. Ben & Jerry's are my go to for ice cream. I only eat it once every other month or so, so I splurge. It does cost quite a bit (about $8 for the pint container) but it is WORTH IT! The ice cream is creamy, rich and delicious - made with really cream and milk. The cookie dough chunks are plentiful and large - they're a mouthful!
If you like this (and you also like gooey chocolate brownies and chocolate ice cream) you should try Ben & Jerry's Half Baked - it's vanilla ice cream with cookie dough and chocolate ice cream with brownie chunks together...yum!
Do I recommend Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream? Yes!! If you love cookie dough ice cream, this is the cream of the crop!
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