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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
Terra by Battat – Bunny Hutch
I really like a lot of Battat toys and while this one might have a few less pieces than the big multi-packs, the quality is really lovely. You get the hutch, two rabbits, a bowl and a carrot. The rabbits are very detailed (lots of fur lines) and... +
I really like a lot of Battat toys and while this one might have a few less pieces than the big multi-packs, the quality is really lovely.
You get the hutch, two rabbits, a bowl and a carrot. The rabbits are very detailed (lots of fur lines) and perfectly painted. The bowl is perfectly shaped and the carrot is also painted lovely, though it could use some more lines to have more of a carrot texture.
The hutch is really the bulk of what makes up the value of this set. It’s a lovely little thing, that kids have a lot of fun playing with. It opens on three areas (two ramps and a gate) and makes a lovely little home for the buns.
A great gift for any child who has or loves bunnies, or just as part of a larger ‘animal’ collection.
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Purina – Fancy Feast – Creamy Delights
We feed our boys (and girl) wet food twice a week to help prevent urinary problems (to which males are prone). Like all cats, they go a bit crazy when the tins come out. They love wet food and this is no exception! While the pate style looks gross... +
We feed our boys (and girl) wet food twice a week to help prevent urinary problems (to which males are prone). Like all cats, they go a bit crazy when the tins come out. They love wet food and this is no exception!
While the pate style looks gross to me, it’s actually a great option. Since one of my boys is prone to licking the jelly and ignoring the meat, the pate style means he eats it properly since it’s broken up instead of in chunks. It’s also a good option for cats with dental problems (mine is starting to get problems).
I’m not so much a fan of the ‘touch of milk’ since cats are lactose intolerant. Given the lack of digestive problems, I have to assume the milk is so tiny as to be insignificant. However, since it’s the ‘fat’ crystals that cats respond to in milk and cream, there’s really no reason to add milk to food; I feel it’s a bit of a gimmick.
This is 12 of the smaller sized cans in a variety of flavours. My cats love it, but it is the smaller cans, so maybe not the best option if you’re feeding solely wet.
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DEERFAMY Wider Self Inflating Sleeping Pad
We actually really liked this camping pad. As a caveat, I would say that ‘inflating’ perhaps gives the wrong impression. This mat does inflate a little, but it’s not really an air mattress or inflated largely like some of the other ones sold... +
We actually really liked this camping pad. As a caveat, I would say that ‘inflating’ perhaps gives the wrong impression. This mat does inflate a little, but it’s not really an air mattress or inflated largely like some of the other ones sold. It’s more of thin camping pad, with some air around it to add a little extra cushion. If you look at the photos in the listing, you can see that it’s not supposed to be hugely inflated or thick.
So this is really better for someone who doesn’t need a ton of comfort and just wants something lightweight and easy to transport, to take the edge off the hard ground. It’s also good for at home sleepovers where you need some padding on an un-comfy couch or floor. We’ve used it on the floor so far, but haven’t gone camping yet.
Because it doesn’t inflate hugely, it can be a bit difficult to tell, but it’s far less wrinkled when fully inflated. I think it’s designed to inflate less to avoid the strain in your spine from a spongy air-inflated mattress, which could be handy if you take long camping trips.
I did really like the buttons on it, so you can attach extra for couples or families to sleep side by side. The material seems durable and touch and inflating it is as simple as opening the nozzle and closing it again after; no huffing and puffing or pump required.
Overall, this is a sturdy, thin camping mat, which is best for those who want a lightweight roll, no pump required, but don’t need a crazy level of comfort. It takes the edge off a hard floor or ground, but isn’t for people who need a thick, cushy mattress. It comes with a drawstring storage bag and two elastics to tie it into a camping 'roll', good for backpacking.
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COVERGIRL - Easy Breezy Brow Fill + Define Brow Pencil - Soft Brown
This eyebrow pencil is shockingly bad. The first thing I usually do when testing pencils is draw on the back of my hand. I couldn’t even get it to make a visible mark and when I tried pushing it harder, the lead would snap. When applying it to my... +
This eyebrow pencil is shockingly bad. The first thing I usually do when testing pencils is draw on the back of my hand. I couldn’t even get it to make a visible mark and when I tried pushing it harder, the lead would snap. When applying it to my brows it was barely there and I think only the hair made it apply a little more than trying on my hand.
It’s a lot more yellow, ochre hued than shown online and actually looks more like the ‘soft blonde’ colour.
The only good thing I can say it that the sharpener works well, but I can’t think of any reason to buy it. I guess it might work for someone who wants a hard to apply, extremely subtle pencil in a yellowish brown.
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CoverGirl CG Smoothers Concealer
I still feel like this was a tad dark for me, but not so dark that it showed up badly on my skin. It also lacks the orange hue I’ve been seeing in a lot of face products lately. So basically, it’s pretty accurate to the colour shown and works... +
I still feel like this was a tad dark for me, but not so dark that it showed up badly on my skin. It also lacks the orange hue I’ve been seeing in a lot of face products lately. So basically, it’s pretty accurate to the colour shown and works well for pale skin.
A lot of concealer sticks are so dry and uncomfortable on the skin, this is not the case here. It does feel a bit ‘draggy’ when trying to apply directly from the stick, so I’d recommend using a brush to apply and blend. I found it blended very easily and didn’t dry out my skin or show up the flaws. It hid my pores and under-eye flaws very well and also worked good at hiding zits.
I wouldn’t recommend it for oily skin, as it has a dewy, more ‘wet’ finish than a matte product, but for combination skin (like mine), normal or dry skin it works really well. At this price point, I was pretty impressed and would buy it again in a lighter colour!
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Active Mascara
The first thing I noticed about this mascara that had alarm bells ringing, is that it says smudge-proof and sweat proof on the back, but only resistant on the front. Which is it? It’s never a good sign when a product starts out by lying to... +
The first thing I noticed about this mascara that had alarm bells ringing, is that it says smudge-proof and sweat proof on the back, but only resistant on the front. Which is it? It’s never a good sign when a product starts out by lying to you.
Actually the mascara, it turns out, is ok, but I don’t see why anyone would buy anything else from this line, when the ‘Clump Crusher’ mascara is so darn perfect. My main dislike about Lash Blast Active mascara is that it ends up kind of spidery looking. Even when brushing my lashes apart, they seemed to stick together and give it that spidery, thick look that I’m not a fan of.
It definitely makes my lashes look like they are bigger and I wouldn’t feel uncomfortable wearing it, but I would reach for Clump Crusher over this every time.
I do like the short spiky brush, as it works well with my overly long, thick eyelashes, but despite this I found the formula so thick that I had trouble not getting it on my eyelids when applying. I think a slightly runnier formula would make this mascara so much better, but it’s not bad.
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Amplify Eyelash Primer
I was a bit sceptical about this product, especially since I already have pretty long, thick lashes and prefer a simple beauty routine. However, I have to give it it’s due, it definitely made a big difference. I used it in conjunction with the... +
I was a bit sceptical about this product, especially since I already have pretty long, thick lashes and prefer a simple beauty routine. However, I have to give it it’s due, it definitely made a big difference.
I used it in conjunction with the LashBlast Active (which I didn’t love) and it improved that mascara in every way. My lashes were more ‘up’ (like I’d used a curler), spread out better, thicker and just better looking in every way.
It did look a little clumpy on my lashes at first, but once I combed it through it had a more even spread. After 30 seconds I applied the mascara over the top. It took about two swipes to cover the ‘white’ colour of the primer.
I think using this with your ideal mascara (I lost mine temporarily) would have even better results, but you can clearly see from the picture that it makes a big difference. You can use it to oomph up your current mascara, or even get some use out of those less than ideal mascaras that don’t give you enough volume or length.
The only thing I didn’t love is the smell (hence removing a star), which is quite strong and has a chemical smell, but only lasts about 30 seconds until you apply the mascara. This is definitely a must-have product for those who need thicker, longer lashes.
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Babyganics Bubble Bath - Fragrance Free
It’s great that this doesn’t have a scent or a lot of questionable ingredients, but there is a small downside. I don’t love the smell. The lack of added scent is great, but it still has a (very light, mind you) slight scent of whatever is used... +
It’s great that this doesn’t have a scent or a lot of questionable ingredients, but there is a small downside. I don’t love the smell. The lack of added scent is great, but it still has a (very light, mind you) slight scent of whatever is used to make the bubble bath. Without the scent added to hide it, I found it wasn’t a scent I loved, but it isn’t strong and doesn’t linger at all. This is great for babies, but for young kids they might miss the fun scent that they usually get and as an adult, I prefer a nice scent.
However, for super young babies this is really ideal. Often baby bubble baths don’t suds up very well, but this one bubbles up a lot and lasts reasonably well!
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Lexmark C3224dw Color Laser Printer
Like the Lexmark Black and white Laser Printer I tried, this colour Laser printer feels better aimed at an office environment than a home one. That’s to say that it’s bulky and difficult to setup, but is a workhorse that will last, can print... +
Like the Lexmark Black and white Laser Printer I tried, this colour Laser printer feels better aimed at an office environment than a home one. That’s to say that it’s bulky and difficult to setup, but is a workhorse that will last, can print double-sided in large amounts fast and with reduced power usage, but lacks a ton of fancy features.
The print quality is lovely and because it’s laser, you get a colour page printed super-fast, with bright colours and ink that won’t smudge. It’s designed in such a way that it will be easy access to the whole office and the quality will last time after time, despite heavy use.
However, if you are not tech-savvy, I would avoid this one due to how hard the setup is. I am at a medium level of tech-savviness and still found it kind of annoying. Tech experts will find it easy though. I initially tried to set it up via the phone app, where it appeared to work and was listed on my computer, but wouldn’t print. You should note that the box does not contain the special USB cable needed, so unless you have one of those, wireless setup is your only choice. Since I have a mesh and a router, this was even more complex. The CD contains only lexmark software drivers and the wireless setup is not simple, which is quite unusual these days, so you’re mostly on your own when it comes to that.
Once connected though, it works like a dream. It’s a good basic laser printer and the ability to double-side your print will be essential for some, but I still feel it’s more aimed at an office or home business environment. I do recommend it for those who need it for that, but for home printing there are better options.
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Cuisinel Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet and Double Dutch Oven Set
I make dutch oven bread every 3-4 days, since I need a bread without sugar and the store bought ones are very expensive. So I already own an enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. I wouldn’t say this Dutch Oven is better or worse than the one I own, but... +
I make dutch oven bread every 3-4 days, since I need a bread without sugar and the store bought ones are very expensive. So I already own an enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. I wouldn’t say this Dutch Oven is better or worse than the one I own, but it’s as good as the other. The added benefit is the ability to use the lid as a pan, which my other doesn’t have. The difference between enamelled cast iron and bare cast iron is slight. They both have pros and cons. For example, cast iron has to be seasoned and can rust if treated poorly, but lasts forever and adds iron to your food. Enamelled cast iron, on the other hand, will not last forever, but doesn’t rust or need seasoned, but it’s also expensive.
In terms of cooking, I found the bare cast iron needed 10-15 minutes less to cook my bread, so be wary of burning food, if you’re used to using enamelled iron.
The only small flaw to this cookware is the handles. Due to the fact that you can use the lid as a pan, the handles are the same size, shape and comes together so you can lift both at once. But this means when wearing oven gloves, it can be really difficult to lift the lid by itself. Maybe making the handles for the top part longer, or have a lift tab, could solve this issue.
Otherwise, it’s the perfect dutch oven, makes amazing bread and is great quality, like all the Cuisinel cookware I’ve tried. I’d recommend this to anyone!
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