sparky_gal
Member Since: April 12, 2012Reviews
HERSHEY’S S’mores Perfectly Toasted Game
We were excited to receive HERSHEY’S S’mores Perfectly Toasted Game to try and review. The box is appealing with lots of pictures. Most pieces of the game (marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers) are nice quality and very durable, but we were... +
We were excited to receive HERSHEY’S S’mores Perfectly Toasted Game to try and review. The box is appealing with lots of pictures. Most pieces of the game (marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers) are nice quality and very durable, but we were disappointed that the sticks are thinner paper and a bit too flexible - the kids bent them easily causing some damage to the piece. (That however, is not how the game intends to use the roasting stick, but of course kids play with pieces in different ways).
The instructions are attractive with lots of pictures. We did find the instructions to be a tad confusing on the first read, maybe due to all the information provided. After a couple read-throughs, the game is fairly simple.
This game is fun. I like the campfire in the centre and that it makes part of the game (moving the marshmallow pieces) more random. The game would move quicker with more players. With the minimal players (3), it can take longer to move marshmallow because of the campfire.
My 6-year old daughter enjoyed playing the game, especially making the S'Mores and pretending to eat them. This is a game we will play again.
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hello® fresh citrus deodorant with shea butter
Happy with my introduction to hello naturally friendly deodorant. I have been trying the fresh citrus scent, which I quite enjoy and I like that it leaves a long-lasting, pleasant scent on my skin. I feel dry and protected all day. I will continue... +
Happy with my introduction to hello naturally friendly deodorant. I have been trying the fresh citrus scent, which I quite enjoy and I like that it leaves a long-lasting, pleasant scent on my skin. I feel dry and protected all day.
I will continue to use this product, and would purchase again. However, I did not give a 5 star rating because the knob to lift the deodorant up and down has been difficult to use (hopefully the one I got is just a dud and this is not reflective of the packaging). Also I didn't find the deodorant to glide on so easily; it went on easier once I applied it and it warmed up a bit. It did leave a bit of chunks or product behind but not too much. Compared to another natural brand I have tried before, hello was much better in its effectiveness, fragrance and useability.
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Gabby's Dollhouse Paw-Tastic Pajama Party
We were very excited to receive the Gabby's Dollhouse Paw-Tastic Pajama Party play set. While overall we enjoyed the set, it is smaller than other sets, so not as many pieces to play with, which may not keep the child's interest for too long. This... +
We were very excited to receive the Gabby's Dollhouse Paw-Tastic Pajama Party play set. While overall we enjoyed the set, it is smaller than other sets, so not as many pieces to play with, which may not keep the child's interest for too long. This would be a good set in addition to other Gabby Dollhouse items to play with.
It was nice that you can move the head on Pandy Paws but nothing moved on Pillow Cat.
We quite enjoyed the swinging napping bed and the cute pajama outfits. We scanned the QR code to get a free item in the app. My daughter is really enjoying playing the games on the app. Super cute.
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Gabby’s Dollhouse, Cakey Kitchen Set
We were pleasantly surprised to receive the Cakey Kitchen Set for review. We expected a small playset, so when the big box arrived, my daughter was even more excited. A fair bit of assembly is required, but saying that, my daughters (age 6 and 9)... +
We were pleasantly surprised to receive the Cakey Kitchen Set for review. We expected a small playset, so when the big box arrived, my daughter was even more excited. A fair bit of assembly is required, but saying that, my daughters (age 6 and 9) did almost all of it by themselves.
The details are so thought out, and perfectly reflective of Gabby's dollhouse - from cute 'pictures' on the fridge, to cat shaped items, to a fun kitchen menu. My daughter has spent a lot of time playing kitchen with it each day, inviting guests to come to her restaurant and watch her cook their chosen meal.
My only complaint would be that a couple of the food items are made of cardboard, so I am not sure how long they will last.
This is a great set, that although large doesn't take up too much space, and provides a lot of enjoyment and learning for children.
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Irish Spring Original Clean Body Wash
My husband and I have been trying Irish Spring Body Wash for this review. From a female perspective, I found the smell while applying to be too strong. I was worried that the scent would remain strong on me after the shower, but surprisingly was... +
My husband and I have been trying Irish Spring Body Wash for this review.
From a female perspective, I found the smell while applying to be too strong. I was worried that the scent would remain strong on me after the shower, but surprisingly was just a mild, pleasant scent afterwards. I did enjoy a clean feeling.
I like the texture of the body wash. It was easy to pour. A little amount would still give good lather. I found it easy to wash off and did not feel sticky afterwards.
I would not purchase this product in the future for myself. It is a product directed at men, and was a bit too strong a smell for my liking.
From a male perspective, my husband liked the idea of having a body wash to take with him to hockey, so he could easily shower after a game. Though he found the product worked well, he did not like that he had to return to the bottle so often to get more body wash to cover his body. He is not the type to use a sponge, which I think would help the product last longer, so he just applied with his hand. Overall he liked the body wash, but much prefers the ease of using Irish Spring in bar soap.
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Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
As I was not familiar with Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil, I was disappointed that there were no instructions on the sample packet. I was not sure if I was to wash the oil off afterwards or not -- it seemed repetitive to wash a cleanser off, but after... +
As I was not familiar with Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil, I was disappointed that there were no instructions on the sample packet. I was not sure if I was to wash the oil off afterwards or not -- it seemed repetitive to wash a cleanser off, but after using I did feel the need to clean the oil off.
The oil was very runny, which caused some mess. Not sure if this was amplified because of the sample packet (maybe the full-size container would have a more controlled pour). The product rubs onto the face easy, with no issues. I used a make-up removal wipe afterwards to remove excess oil, and found no trace of make-up, so it seems the Shu Uemura cleansing oil did its job. My skin did feel more supple, so I feel this product helped with dryness.
I'm not sure if I would use this product again. Perhaps I used too much product, but I found there to be too much oily residue left, so felt the need to wipe it off, which almost felt like double cleansing.
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COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
I enjoyed using the CoverGirl Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara. The mascara brush has a slight curve to it, which helps with separating and elongating lashes. The wand is comfortable to hold and easy to use. The black mascara was dark, but not... +
I enjoyed using the CoverGirl Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara. The mascara brush has a slight curve to it, which helps with separating and elongating lashes. The wand is comfortable to hold and easy to use. The black mascara was dark, but not an extreme black. I liked that the end result was quite natural for me. In comparing my eyes when I applied the mascara to one eye and not the other, my lashes were noticeable darker and longer. I did not have issues with clumping. The mascara lasted all day, and did not rub off onto my face. I used a makeup wipe to remove the mascara, and found it easy to remove. I would purchase this product again. -
Less is More Board Game
The Less is More game from Spin Master offers a fun game for children and adults. It allows players to be creative and succinct in their responses, which is harder than it seems, especially when on a time limit. A great number of answer cards are... +
The Less is More game from Spin Master offers a fun game for children and adults. It allows players to be creative and succinct in their responses, which is harder than it seems, especially when on a time limit. A great number of answer cards are included, allowing for hundreds of rounds without repeating.
Recommended age is 8. We played with a younger child (6 1/2) and it was a bit too difficult for her. Saying that, as an adult I also found it challenging - trying to offer a good clue to the secret word in as few letters as possible is difficult.
With 3 players, we played several rounds, and enjoyed the game. We were not always successful in figuring out the secret clue. I think this game would be most fun with a lot of players (6 is the maximum).
The only issue we had was with the white boards. The marker erasers did not clean them very well. We ended up using wipes as well. But, after a few rounds, a hue of black remained and you could even see some of the erased letters. I was able to clean the boards more thoroughly using a household cleaning tool. For this, I have taken off a star.
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Cool Maker Fashion Studio Activity Kit
We enjoyed using the Cool Maker Stitch N Style sewing machine. Everything you need is included in the box. I like that there is a secret compartment in the side of the machine that you can store the accessories in. Using the sewing machine was a... +
We enjoyed using the Cool Maker Stitch N Style sewing machine. Everything you need is included in the box. I like that there is a secret compartment in the side of the machine that you can store the accessories in.
Using the sewing machine was a bit of a learning curve. The instructions were quite detailed, but even so we had a few difficulties along the way. We found the automatic feeder to move very quickly so it was a challenge to get a straight stitch line. A couple of times the stitches did not come at all even though the needle was threaded.
The instructions printed directly on the fabric were helpful.
My daughter is 9, but has no experience with a sewing machine. The Cool Maker Stitch N Style is suitable for older children, or likely those who have had previous experience.
It is a great idea - an all in one item.
Although our end results did not turn out overly great, it was fun to get to make our own items.
Thank you.
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Chapman's Original Canadian Maple Crunch Ice Cream
Chapman's ice cream always has a lovely texture and flavour to it. Chapman's Original Canadian Maple Crunch Ice Cream follows suit. Smooth and creamy, a delicious vanilla ice cream with the added flavour of maple. The kids loved seeing the maple... +
Chapman's ice cream always has a lovely texture and flavour to it. Chapman's Original Canadian Maple Crunch Ice Cream follows suit. Smooth and creamy, a delicious vanilla ice cream with the added flavour of maple. The kids loved seeing the maple leaf in the centre. I personally prefer ice cream on cones, so wouldn't normally slice it. I enjoy maple flavour, but would have preferred it to be a bit stronger in this ice cream. I really only noticed the flavour when eating the centre maple leaf, where the maple was most concentrated. There are crunchy maple bits throughout the rest of the ice cream, but I didn't notice them at all in flavour or texture while eating. Overall, Chapman's Original Canadian Maple Crunch Ice Cream was a hit with the kids, but not a clear favourite for the adult. -
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