writerchick77
Member Since: February 25, 2018Reviews
NOMA Advanced Smart 2.0 C9 Christmas Lights, 24 LED Lights
I love the big size of these lights. A perfect size when you want your house to stand out amongst your neighbors. These were very easy to assemble, just plug in and you are good to go. To take full advantage of the millions of different color... +
I love the big size of these lights. A perfect size when you want your house to stand out amongst your neighbors.
These were very easy to assemble, just plug in and you are good to go.
To take full advantage of the millions of different color combinations you will need a smart hub.
It's so cool how the Noma has evolved over the years and all the cool Christmas lighting products they have.
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NOMA Advanced Smart 2.0 C6 LED, 25 LED Lights
Very easy to install, just plug in and you are good to go. What I like about Noma lights is that you can easily build on strings of lights and create the desired length. Great for those elaborate outdoor light projects. What's cool about these... +
Very easy to install, just plug in and you are good to go.
What I like about Noma lights is that you can easily build on strings of lights and create the desired length. Great for those elaborate outdoor light projects.
What's cool about these lights is you can connect them to a smart hub and enjoy millions of different lighting combinations all from your phone.
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NOMA Advanced Smart 2.0 Buck, Lightshow and Animatronic
You need a lot of patience putting this reindeer together. There is a bit of assembly required and it's a bit awkward to put together, especially with assembling the legs, which are a bit wobbly. The lights are better suited for outdoors on a... +
You need a lot of patience putting this reindeer together. There is a bit of assembly required and it's a bit awkward to put together, especially with assembling the legs, which are a bit wobbly.
The lights are better suited for outdoors on a grassy setting where you can secure them down and the reindeer won't fall over.
Putting the installation aside, the lights worked well, just an easy plug in and you are good to go. Also, the reindeer is so darn cute.
Other frustration I had l with these lights is that there was so much glitter attached to them and I felt like I was glitter bombed.
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AVEENO® Tone + Texture Renewing Night Cream
My first impression is that the color and texture reminded me of white glue. I found it to be a tad bit thick and sticky, but as it’s a nighttime moisturizer I didn’t find it to be an issue as I kept the container on my bedside table and... +
My first impression is that the color and texture reminded me of white glue. I found it to be a tad bit thick and sticky, but as it’s a nighttime moisturizer I didn’t find it to be an issue as I kept the container on my bedside table and applied it right before I went to bed. I applied the moisturizer on my hands and immediately noticed a light flaking on my skin. When I woke up, my hands felt soft and moisturized with no irritation.
I am especially excited to use this moisturizer in the upcoming winter months when my hands tend to get extremely dry and cracked. I will definitely be purchasing more of this moisturizer in the future.
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum
My initial thoughts were that it was an overpriced, over-hyped serum. I found the dispenser to be awkward and at first wasn’t able to get the product to dispense properly. It would’ve helped if I had read the instructions on the box first, but... +
My initial thoughts were that it was an overpriced, over-hyped serum. I found the dispenser to be awkward and at first wasn’t able to get the product to dispense properly. It would’ve helped if I had read the instructions on the box first, but I am like a kid in a candy store when you give me a new beauty product to try out.
I also found I needed to dispense 3 pumps just to cover my face. That being said, I noticed results immediately with my first application, especially on my forehead. It really smoothed out the lines on my forehead and looked a bit like I had gotten Botox on my forehead. It didn’t get rid of the lines, but I definitely noticed a much smoother complexion.
I have been using the serum religiously for a week now, twice daily and have to say this is a miracle serum. My complexion is a lot smoother, brighter and the lines on my face are a lot softened.
I totally recommend this serum and will be purchasing some more when this runs out.
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PADERNO 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven
I love the modern look with a lustrous black stainless-steel exterior. It’s lightweight, weighing 16lbs and is a nice compact size (46 X 42.3 X 27.3 cm) fitting in the smallest of counter spaces. I went about testing this oven over a weekend... +
I love the modern look with a lustrous black stainless-steel exterior. It’s lightweight, weighing 16lbs and is a nice compact size (46 X 42.3 X 27.3 cm) fitting in the smallest of counter spaces.
I went about testing this oven over a weekend making a variety of my go-to meals and desserts that I usually make in my oven- almond chicken, home made pizza, roasted zucchini, bacon, cake and cookies.
I am impressed with what this little oven can do and the clean up was minimal. It’s extremely easy to use and I didn’t need to adjust cooking times/temperatures with any of my recipes as they turned out as they should.
I did find a couple of annoyances, which at the end of the day I did not consider deal breakers. The first being the appliance does take a bit of time to pre-heat. Once the oven is pre-heated, the timer goes off and it goes directly into cooking mode. The appliance does beep, to remind you that the pre heat is completed but you have to be right there and put your food in the oven right away. Secondly, the cooking tube constantly goes on and off while cooking, every time it goes off it clicks. I first thought my oven was shorting but read in the troubleshooting guide that this is normal as the heating tube goes on and off to control temperatures, which at the end of the day is a safety feature to avoid the appliance overheating and the risk of a fire. Like I said, just minor annoyances, which don’t change how I feel about the appliance, it’s just a matter of getting used to.
Overall, I am really impressed with what this little kitchen appliance can do. There are so many other things I want to try in it. Next on my list is a whole chicken!
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PanOxyl PM Blemish Brightening Patches
These patches come in 2 sizes-9mm and 12mm, which is nice. They are very easy to apply, after washing and drying your face, you apply the patch on top of your blemish. The patch blended in really nice with my skin tone. I almost didn’t even... +
These patches come in 2 sizes-9mm and 12mm, which is nice. They are very easy to apply, after washing and drying your face, you apply the patch on top of your blemish. The patch blended in really nice with my skin tone. I almost didn’t even know it was there. It had good staying power as well. I am a restless sleeper, constantly moving about and the patch stayed on all night.
The morning after, I definitely saw an improvement in my blemish as the patch helped dry it out. It wasn’t as red and inflamed as the night before.
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PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Patches
These patches come in 2 sizes-9mm and 12mm, which is nice. They are very easy to apply, after washing and drying your face, you apply the patch on top of your blemish. The patch blended in really nice with my skin tone. I almost didn’t even... +
These patches come in 2 sizes-9mm and 12mm, which is nice. They are very easy to apply, after washing and drying your face, you apply the patch on top of your blemish. The patch blended in really nice with my skin tone. I almost didn’t even know it was there. It had good staying power as well. I am a restless sleeper, constantly moving about and the patch stayed on all night.
The morning after, I definitely saw an improvement in my blemish as the patch helped dry it out. It wasn’t as red and inflamed as the night before.
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PADERNO 5-Ply Copper Core Stainless Steel 12-pc Cookware Set, Oven Safe
This set is restaurant grade clad cookware designed for your home kitchen. One of the best-selling points of this cookware is that it’s compatible with all stove tops including induction and is oven safe up to 500F. This product is made to last... +
This set is restaurant grade clad cookware designed for your home kitchen. One of the best-selling points of this cookware is that it’s compatible with all stove tops including induction and is oven safe up to 500F. This product is made to last with a copper core and 2 layers of stainless steel and 2 layers of aluminum.
The cookware is really heavy, but well made and is made to last. This is cookware that will last you for life if you take care of it properly. It also comes with a lifetime warranty if you follow the instructions for care of the cookware. One drawback is that it’s not dishwasher safe, which is not a huge deal breaker as I do most of my dishwashing by hand anyways. I just have to be careful that others in the household washing dishes follow the same instructions.
One thing that is important to note when using clad cookware, a sauté pan will behave differently than your typical nonstick frying pan. If you don’t know how to use the pan properly it’s definitely going to stick on you. It’s important that you heat the pan up to medium before adding the oil to it, and don’t heat the oil up too quickly. Once heated, the pan will retain and distribute the heat evenly.
When testing the set out for the first time, I made a Chicken Biryani. I found the heat more evenly distributed in the pan, and the chicken cooked a lot more quickly. When making the rice, the pan heated up a lot quicker than my non clad cookware.
Just for reference, I tested on a gas stovetop.
Overall, it’s a beautiful set with endless cooking possibilities. If you know how to take care of your cookware it will take care of you.
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Bai Antioxidant Infusion Zambia Bing Cherry
For someone totally obsessed with cherries, this drink totally suited my taste buds. It does contain 66 mg of caffeine, which in my opinion is a nice substitute for my morning coffee as I prefer to drink chilled drinks in the hot summertime. It's... +
For someone totally obsessed with cherries, this drink totally suited my taste buds.
It does contain 66 mg of caffeine, which in my opinion is a nice substitute for my morning coffee as I prefer to drink chilled drinks in the hot summertime.
It's also a great beverage for weight management as it not packed with sugar.
I really enjoyed the flavor- Cherries are my all-time favorite summer fruit and I tend to be a bit picky.
It totally suited my taste buds, not too sweet and it also didn't have a weird after taste.
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