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Tetley Cold Infusions - Mint, Lemon & Cucumber
While I was excited to try it (I'm always looking for ways to jazz up water) there unfortunately wasn't much I liked about Tetley Cold Infusions. In particular, the Mint, Lemon, Cucumber was my least favourite, though I felt it also had the... +
While I was excited to try it (I'm always looking for ways to jazz up water) there unfortunately wasn't much I liked about Tetley Cold Infusions. In particular, the Mint, Lemon, Cucumber was my least favourite, though I felt it also had the strongest flavour. Basically Cold infusions are like herbal teabags that flavour the water.
I really liked that there's no sugar or sweeteners, but I found the flavour very faint, even in this one. Mostly I tasted a hint of mint and lemon and that was it. I'm a supertaster so I think most people would struggle to taste it well.
I tried the bags hot as well and generally found they worked better as a herbal tea than a water flavourer. They could be right for someone looking for a faint, herbal hint to their water, but I just found it quite odd.
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Tazo Refresh Mint Herbal Tea
I'm really partial to zesty and minty teas and this tea has a brilliant blast of mint to it. It's a great way to relax at the end of a long day. This might sound weird, but it also tastes great cool/cold and so I can nurse it for a long time and... +
I'm really partial to zesty and minty teas and this tea has a brilliant blast of mint to it. It's a great way to relax at the end of a long day. This might sound weird, but it also tastes great cool/cold and so I can nurse it for a long time and really enjoy it. One of my faves. -
Tazo Organic Chai Black Tea
I like this chai, but it's definitely not my favourite. I tried it in an xmas box of teas I got and I found the flavour was a little on the spicy side. I think those who like a spicier, more natural chai will enjoy it, but I would only drink it... +
I like this chai, but it's definitely not my favourite. I tried it in an xmas box of teas I got and I found the flavour was a little on the spicy side. I think those who like a spicier, more natural chai will enjoy it, but I would only drink it occassionally. -
Tazo Calm Chamomile Herbal Tea
I haven't tried Chamomile tea before and this was suggested to help me sleep/relax. Unfortunately, it turns out I really hate chamomile tea. It has a very natural taste and for me, it tastes like wet grass. I won't be buying it again, though the... +
I haven't tried Chamomile tea before and this was suggested to help me sleep/relax. Unfortunately, it turns out I really hate chamomile tea. It has a very natural taste and for me, it tastes like wet grass. I won't be buying it again, though the quality seems fine. -
Tazo Awake English Breakfast Tea
I love English Breakfast Tea and this is a great blend. It's not too bitter even when I leave the bag in too long (I take it out after a bit, unlike some tea drinkers). It's really delicious and as per the name it goes well with breakfast. I have... +
I love English Breakfast Tea and this is a great blend. It's not too bitter even when I leave the bag in too long (I take it out after a bit, unlike some tea drinkers).
It's really delicious and as per the name it goes well with breakfast. I have this for a treat with my toast once a week.
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Tazo Zen Green Tea
I know it's called Zen, but I found this tea really zesty and refreshing. The mix of lemon and what I think are traces of mint, is a really interesting twist on green tea. I was lucky enough to score some Tazo samples once upon a time and this was... +
I know it's called Zen, but I found this tea really zesty and refreshing. The mix of lemon and what I think are traces of mint, is a really interesting twist on green tea. I was lucky enough to score some Tazo samples once upon a time and this was easily my favourite of the ones I tried in my sample box. I also received some for christmas and since then I've continued to purchase the Zen flavour occasionally, it's really tasty. -
Mott's Fruitsations +Fibre Unsweetened Mango Peach
While this is a great snack for kids, there's plenty of adults out there (many of them in our household) who love more kid-style snacks. Right away, I loved that this is unsweetened. It can be tough to eat a lot of fruit because of the high levels... +
While this is a great snack for kids, there's plenty of adults out there (many of them in our household) who love more kid-style snacks. Right away, I loved that this is unsweetened. It can be tough to eat a lot of fruit because of the high levels of natural sugar, but that's easily offset by the great nutritional value! The fact that no sugar gets added means this is very much worth it. Throw in the extra fibre and it's even better.
Taste-wise, this is yummy mango peach flavour. If you like apple sauce or other fruit purees and like mango or peach, you'll undoubtedly love this as well. It's a great snack for on the go, but we definitely prefer it cold so pack some cool packs with it for a light refreshing snack!
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MOTRIN Super Strength Liquid Gels
I previously had trouble swallowing pills and so have been using smaller pills based on how easy they were to swallow. I recently trained myself out of that issue and can now swallow pills easily, but since then I haven’t had a chance to try... +
I previously had trouble swallowing pills and so have been using smaller pills based on how easy they were to swallow. I recently trained myself out of that issue and can now swallow pills easily, but since then I haven’t had a chance to try anything new (creature of habit).
I’m absolutely thrilled with Motrin Liquid Gels. They are reasonably big, but mainly because it’s a concentrated dose (like taking two of my usual brand). Because of the slippery exterior, they go down really easily and I start to feel relief within 15 minutes.
They’re great for cramps, especially if you have irregular and painful periods, but they work great for any type of pain. They are brilliant for headaches and seem to work better at reducing my migraines than other brands I’ve tried too.
The only thing to be aware of is to make sure to follow the dosage to the letter, since they are concentrated. If you’re looking for a strong painkiller to help when you have cramps or headaches, I definitely recommend these!
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Premier Protein Caramel Shake
If, like me, you have disordered eating or a special diet, you'll find you're always looking for other ways to get nutrients. I try a lot of protein shakes and bars and am always looking for ways to change it up. The Caramel flavoured Premier... +
If, like me, you have disordered eating or a special diet, you'll find you're always looking for other ways to get nutrients. I try a lot of protein shakes and bars and am always looking for ways to change it up.
The Caramel flavoured Premier Protein Shake is ideal for someone with a sweet tooth. Unlike the maltier chocolate flavour, the sweet taste covers the protein taste really well without being overly sweet. There wasn't any aftertaste. I prefer to drink it alone, like a milkshake as a treat. If you dislike sweets, the other flavours might suit you better, but this is ideal for caramel lovers and people who like sweet things.
The shake is nice and thick, which makes it pretty filling if you're feeling peckish. The nutrition is really good compared to other drinks like this! Overall, I loved it and would buy this in the future!
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Fisher-Price Bounce and Spin Puppy
I’m not gonna deny that kids find it fun (they do), but putting this side by side with a more traditional style rocker, they preferred the rocker and I did too. I think if you already have a rocker or bounce style toy, this isn’t such a great... +
I’m not gonna deny that kids find it fun (they do), but putting this side by side with a more traditional style rocker, they preferred the rocker and I did too. I think if you already have a rocker or bounce style toy, this isn’t such a great buy. My other issue with it is that I’m not a fan of bilingual toys. Unless you are actively raising a bilingual child (which is a great choice!) it’s a bit useless. I prefer toys that have a three way switch to allow it to go between french, english or both, rather than toys like this that put the french on the end and have to go through two long phrases.
For kids who aren’t bilingual, the french part becomes just noise and takes away from the learning experience. Similarly, french households would probably want the french first? I feel this also limits its appeal. Learning a second language is never a bad thing, but given the price I feel that they could definitely have a switch that moves between. This also allows you to pick the language your child doesn’t know well. For example, an anglo household who wants to focus more on french learning would prefer to set the toy to simply french.
I’ve made this complaint about bilingual toys before and I stand by it, I’ve seen those toys with switches and for a toy in this price range, I feel it should have one.
Other than that and a few other minor issues that I’ll talk about later, this is an ok toy. The bouncing is fun and kids enjoy it. There’s a button for ABC and 123, two modes and two volume settings. The volume settings are actually great, with a decent amount of difference between them, but it lacks an ‘off’ setting here for folks who need some quiet. It also offers a learning style mode or a ‘dance’ mode.
One of the coolest features is when the child has to ‘bounce’ to activate the next phase of the song. This gives access to a bunch of stuff that’s triggered by using the toy as opposed to hitting a button! While playing the buttons also produce funny noises.
I was a little disappointed in the roller toy. The rattling sound is good and makes kids laugh, but there’s so little multicoloured balls in there that they’re barely visible. Another big problem I had was the base. The toy is designed for carpet and slides around really badly and dangerously on wood floors. Maybe it’s just where I live, but nobody here has carpet and I really feel some non-slip pads on the bottom could make it perfectly safe for both wood floors and carpet; so why didn’t they do that?
The design is super cute, brightly coloured and we really loved that the puppy has soft, pettable ears. Assembly is ok, about 15 minutes, mostly snap together and a couple of screws. It can't be un-assembled for storage and I recommend having a second person to help hold the toy during assembly.
Overall, it’s a good toy, but lacking a few features that I’d expect at this price point. For that reason, I personally prefer a ‘rocking’ style toy, but if you have carpets, a bilingual household and need to run down a kid’s energy; this wouldn’t be a bad purchase.
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