montmel
Member Since: January 6, 2015Reviews
Hedbanz Lightspeed Game with Lights & Sounds
My boys were so excited to receive this as we love having family game night and are always loving to try new board games. We do have the original version of this game, but this one is so much better. What we liked about this version is it is fun... +
My boys were so excited to receive this as we love having family game night and are always loving to try new board games. We do have the original version of this game, but this one is so much better.
What we liked about this version is it is fun to be able to have the 3 different modes (act out a scene, answer questions fast and give 3 clues) as opposed to the original which is just giving clues to the person. These modes make it more interactive. I also liked that it came with 74 clue cards which means we had lot of different options for clues and it wouldn't be the same ones over and over. The game is easy enough that all members of the family (including little ones can play).
As for a negative on this game there is only one that I can think of and it isn't really a negative. It only comes with 1 headset. I know that only one person wears it at a time, but would be better if it came with two especially for when you are playing in teams. Each team would get their own headband and can be ready quickly for their turn.
Overall a good game to be played one on one or in teams. Great for the whole family.
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Bai Antioxidant Infusion Molokai Coconut
I was super excited to be picked for this review and especially this flavour as I love any and everything coconut. The bottle itself is a very strong and durable plastic (not the type of plastic of a flimsy water bottle). I love the label for... +
I was super excited to be picked for this review and especially this flavour as I love any and everything coconut.
The bottle itself is a very strong and durable plastic (not the type of plastic of a flimsy water bottle). I love the label for its simple, clean and minimal design and not a lot of text all over the front to shove as much info as they can in the consumers face.
Taste was absolutely DELICIOUS! As my title says tropical oasis in a bottle. I enjoyed it poolside with friends and it was so refreshing. Coconut taste was very prominent and although sweet it wasent artificially sweet tasting. It is definitely a stronger taste of coconut than coconut water, but I love that - the more coconut flavour the better. I think this would be delicious for those people that liked mixed drinks. Add a splash of you alcohol of choice or blend with ice and it is vacation in a bottle.
For my negatives on the product - first is I do not like it warm or room temperature. I need to have it very cold, but I'm like that for most of my drinks and I don't think everyone is like me. So I kept adding ice to my cup and had no issue. The only other negative I have is this product is VERY expensive, and because of that I don't think it would be a drink I would buy regularly, but instead as a treat once in awhile.
Overall loved this drink and if you love coconut, so will you.
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Chapman's Super Premium Plus Cookie Jar
By far one of the most flavourful ice creams we have had without having to add extra toppings to it. My whole family enjoyed it (although mom and dad only got a little bit as my three sons devoured it). My boys said it tasted like a smores ice... +
By far one of the most flavourful ice creams we have had without having to add extra toppings to it.
My whole family enjoyed it (although mom and dad only got a little bit as my three sons devoured it). My boys said it tasted like a smores ice cream.
Flavour was great - all the mix ins absolutely worked together. However there are a few things that would deter me from purchasing in the future.
First is the size..it is very small. We are a family of 5 and it was literally done in one sitting with not very big scoops to go around. Second is the very steep price. The cheapest I saw this for was $6.99. Compared to other Chapman's ice cream products which we like to purchase - both the size is bigger and price is lower, making it both delicious and cost effective. Given the times of today where everything is expensive that plays a major factor on the purchase of products in our household.
So to summerize, Flavour I would not change 5 stars, however size and price would need to change significantly in order for me to purchase this product line in the future.
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Bakugan Legends, Nova Bakugan, Light Up Bakugan Action Figures, 1 Character Card and Metal Gate Card (Styles May Vary)
My 3 boys were very excited to receive this toy. They liked the character and the fact that it lit up when it unrolled. My only negatives on this product is the instructions included don't show how to close the bakugan so we had to go on YouTube to... +
My 3 boys were very excited to receive this toy. They liked the character and the fact that it lit up when it unrolled. My only negatives on this product is the instructions included don't show how to close the bakugan so we had to go on YouTube to watch a video. Once we figured it out then it was easy. The package also comes with a card on the character and another card that you use to play a game with this bakugan. I wish it had some sort of general instruction on how the game was played for kids that have never played before that would be a bonus.
All in all it was a good toy that my boys liked and played alongside some of their other 'battle' toys.
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COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
I was excited to try this product, but was very disappointed with the results. Packaging was nice and just as past covergirl mascara products, just different colour. Regarding the product, I found it VERY thick especially compared to my regular... +
I was excited to try this product, but was very disappointed with the results. Packaging was nice and just as past covergirl mascara products, just different colour. Regarding the product, I found it VERY thick especially compared to my regular Mascara brand that I use. I also found the wand too curved and awkward to apply which caused me to get some of the product on my lower lid. I did not find a significant difference in length and some of my lashes clumped together.
All in all, was not a fan of this mascara. I would not switch from my current brand to this one.
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The Game of Life, Giant Edition Family Board Game Indoor/Outdoor
Just as my title states that is the jingle that popped into my head when we got approved to review this game. As a kid it was one of my favorite games I think because of that cool spinner, so getting a giant version of that spinner in this game was... +
Just as my title states that is the jingle that popped into my head when we got approved to review this game. As a kid it was one of my favorite games I think because of that cool spinner, so getting a giant version of that spinner in this game was awesome HA HA!
Starting with the packaging - even though this is a giant edition game, the game box it comes in is a standard size, so it stacks easily with our other board games. Only thing I would change is once its opened the hole cut out in the front that the spinner was nestled in (with inner cardboard now gone), makes it a big hole that things slide around in or the cards can slide out. I would have made that hole smaller or maybe a clear acete over top so we don't have to worry about that.
The game was easy to set up and my boys were able to put the cards exactly where it needed to go as it was clearly labelled on the big 32" x 32" mat. We loved the addition of the Action Cards in this game. So fun for my 3 competitive boys which they loved (and may or may not have caused some tears and screaming along the way - HAHA).
We really enjoyed this game and would definitely purchase this as a gift for another family to enjoy as well.
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Orbeez Shimmer Kit
I must admit I was a little nervous when I received this product to review as the first thing that popped in my mind was ...MESS, but surprisingly not what I expected. First I like that they already came 'hydrated', so I didn't need to add water and... +
I must admit I was a little nervous when I received this product to review as the first thing that popped in my mind was ...MESS, but surprisingly not what I expected. First I like that they already came 'hydrated', so I didn't need to add water and wait for them to expand. They were ready for the kids to play with. My boys loved playing with them and I think this will be a great thing to take to our trailer this summer to play with, especially on a rainy day. We went on youtube and found a video on how to make stress balls with a balloon and orbeez inside(pic attached). My boys LOVED that and have been squishing them like crazy. No issues on it breaking so far (just need to make sure all the air is out of the balloon before tying it). My only recommendation for this product is that these be an outdoor thing to play with - can they be played with indoors, yes, however, they are very bouncy and fast so with one little slip of little hands you could potentially have orbeez bouncing and rolling around your house.
My boys give this a big thumbs up and have loved playing with them. They have even asked for more.
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Chapman's Canadian Peaches & Cream Frozen Yogurt
My boys absolutely loved this! We were selected to try the Canadian Peaches & Cream Frozen Yogurt and it was delicious. Very smooth and not overly sweet. Great peach flavour with little chunks of peaches inside. Did not taste like a typical frozen... +
My boys absolutely loved this! We were selected to try the Canadian Peaches & Cream Frozen Yogurt and it was delicious. Very smooth and not overly sweet. Great peach flavour with little chunks of peaches inside. Did not taste like a typical frozen yogurt more like a creamy ice cream.
My only complaint was it was very difficult to find. I went to 6 grocery stores efore finding this flavour (not sure if it is because it is a new flavour). All in all my boys (and I ) give this a big thumbs up - they have already said they don't want to run out of this flavour. Looking forward to trying some of the other new flavours as well.
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COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Weightless Water Cream™
This cream has a very light and whipped texture. The smell is not very strong which I like as I do not like strong smells on my facial products. It goes on a little sticky, but dries quickly without that sticky feeling. My skin did not look or feel... +
This cream has a very light and whipped texture. The smell is not very strong which I like as I do not like strong smells on my facial products. It goes on a little sticky, but dries quickly without that sticky feeling. My skin did not look or feel greasy after. Overall it was ok but because it was a one time sample use, its hard to determine if I would buy this in the future as I wasen't able to test it for a long period of time. -
Bakugan Platinum Power Up S4
We were very excited to be chosen for this Family Rated Product Review. My boys have watched the show a couple times but do not have any of the toys so they were excited to be able to try on out. Product itself is packaged very well did not arrive... +
We were very excited to be chosen for this Family Rated Product Review. My boys have watched the show a couple times but do not have any of the toys so they were excited to be able to try on out. Product itself is packaged very well did not arrive damaged or dented. With that being said my boys lost interest in this toy after a few minutes. They tossed it around but then left it. There are no instructions on how to put the toy back into a ball, or instructions on how to 'play' a game with this (if that's what you are supposed to do - not really sure). If came with cards and tokens but no actual instructions on what to do.
If your child is a Bakugan fan and already has some of these toys then I think it is a great toy for them to add to their collection. However, if your child is like mine that has never played with these, then not sure if its for them. Instructions would be very helpful with knowing what to do.
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