Ella B
Member Since: September 14, 2015Reviews
Popsicle - Hello Kitty Fun Bunch Popsicles
We love Hello Kitty. Whoever thought of this giant-headed cat with a huge bow is a genius; I wish it had been me. I loved Hello Kitty as a child and now my kid loves it too. That's how this Hello Kitty branded frozen water ended up in my freezer... +
We love Hello Kitty. Whoever thought of this giant-headed cat with a huge bow is a genius; I wish it had been me. I loved Hello Kitty as a child and now my kid loves it too.
That's how this Hello Kitty branded frozen water ended up in my freezer.
If you haven't bought this yet, I want to spare you. Listen up- buying Hello Kitty popsicles is like paying a convenience fee, like ordering vanity plates, like paying for expedited shipping because you procrastinated. YOU WILL FEEL BAD ABOUT YOURSELF.
If you are going to get down on yourself, let it be about serving chicken nuggets three nights in a row. Let it be about faxing your ass to Boston at the office Christmas party. Let it be about hiring a twelve year old neighbor to mow the lawn so you can nurse your hangover. Don't let it be about paying six bucks for forty cents worth of frozen juice.
Make your own popsicles. Get some popsicle molds and pour fruit juice in them. Freeze. Done. And hey, the intuitive people at Renaud--Bray are ready to overcharge you for a genuine Hello Kitty mold. What are you waiting for? If you add yogurt I'm pretty sure you can nominate yourself for a parenting award.
I will vote for you.
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Revlon ColorStay 24hr Foundation
This is Lara Croft's foundation You know how you watch a movie where the female action hero scales a cliff in a hot climate only to jump onto the roof of a moving train then roll into a river from which she emerges looking perfect? And you mutter... +
This is Lara Croft's foundation
You know how you watch a movie where the female action hero scales a cliff in a hot climate only to jump onto the roof of a moving train then roll into a river from which she emerges looking perfect? And you mutter "like hell" to your chianti and stare at the side of your husband's head wondering whether he's thinking she really looks like that?
After I remind you that your husband is actually thinking about whether the movie will end before Family Guy starts I'll say this: I can't help with your hair, but if you want your face to look the same from the time you leave the house until you get home again NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, this is the foundation for you,
I work in emergency services. The work is hot. And cold. And rainy. And dry. Sometimes the snow drives against my face for hours. Sometimes it's agonizingly humid. Even if there were time to fix up my face after some kind of environmental insult, nobody respects a preener around here. There's no "powdering your nose."
I'm a bit girly (fashion-wise), and I like to wear makeup. But I got to the point on some 40 degree day years ago while wiping off a now orange sweat mustache, where I gave up on foundation. I would rather [genuine gasp] give up on foundation then have it melt all over my face, making me look like a barbie that got left too close to the fire.
Mercifully, I gave it one last chance. On a whim I bought Revlon's ColorStay 24hr Foundation. It stays.
This is not a foundation for someone who has lots of grooming time, who has a stylist, or who freshens up sixteen times before lunch. If you are dressed by birds in the morning you don't need it. This foundation is for women who work in extreme conditions. To make it work for you, follow my advice:
TIPS:
There are two different foundations in this line- one for oily/combination skin and one for dry skin. Choose the right one.
This product sets in just a few minutes. That's your working time. Don't get interrupted.
Apply with a sponge. Don't pretend you can do this with your fingers or a little triangle wedge. Get a large, proper, non-discount makeup sponge. It's worth it.
Apply a thin layer as a base then sponge dab additional product on any place needing extra coverage.
Use the right shade. This product has good coverage, so if you've chosen the wrong shade you will look like you are wearing a mask. I own most shades and I blend them as needed to make a shade that suits my skin- which is sometimes pale and sometimes tanned.
Apply the foundation everywhere, even over your lips and eyelids. It will anchor your lipstick and eye shadow.
After application, apply your lipstick THEN a translucent loose powder all over your face. Your lipstick will be with you for the day. Go ahead and french kiss your hot co--star. Eat a hoagie in less than 45 seconds. Only salad oil will budge a lipstick applied in this order.
If you are sweating heavily, just blot your face (with anything from your T-shirt to a paper towel.) Only sweat will be transferred; your foundation will stay put. You can even shower without re-applying anything but your setting powder.
Go ahead and be the real Lara Croft with confidence. You CAN really look like that. So much the better if you're done before it's time for Family Guy.
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Catelli Gluten Free Spaghetti
This is the gluten free pasta that is most like regular spaghetti, and I've tried most. If you have experience with cooking other gluten free pastas, you know that not only does it have the wrong taste and texture, it also cooks itself into a cloud... +
This is the gluten free pasta that is most like regular spaghetti, and I've tried most.
If you have experience with cooking other gluten free pastas, you know that not only does it have the wrong taste and texture, it also cooks itself into a cloud of starchy murk and typically needs to be cooked with more water, more blanching, and more effort.
Catelli gluten free spaghetti does not have these issues. It cooks a lot like regular pasta, and by the time it's on the table you won't know the difference.
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Lay's Potato Chips
Let's be serious. When you are eating potato chips it's not the right time to be thinking about fat. If you're thinking about fat while you're eating chips, you're probably thinking about the fat on your thighs, not the sunflower oil the chips were... +
Let's be serious. When you are eating potato chips it's not the right time to be thinking about fat. If you're thinking about fat while you're eating chips, you're probably thinking about the fat on your thighs, not the sunflower oil the chips were baked in. So stop it. Everyone likes a salty snack and if our chips can't be fat free we can at least keep our minds fat free!
Lay's potato chips are great for a few reasons, and while one of them might be what kind of oil they're cooked with, that's not where I'm going with this. What do I love about Lay's? First, they are super thin and crispy. Eat them when you have a fever and you'll lose a lot of time to wondering how they slice potatoes that skinny. Second, they pack a lot of flavor. I don't have a subtle palate; if I did would I be eating potato chips?
And finally, something you may not know about Lay's potato chips: most of the flavors are gluten free. These chips are a great option for munchies at your Superbowl party or other get together because they add a wheat-free option to your table for guests who need one! (FYI the Ketchup are not gluten free)
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Mott's Fruitsations Fruit Rockets Unsweetened Strawberry-Kiwi
This flavor was a hit at our house. I haven't had much luck with fresh fruit in school lunches- it comes back home uneaten, limp, and ruined, where I dump it unceremoniously into the trash. I was afraid I'd have nothing to feel guilty about once we... +
This flavor was a hit at our house. I haven't had much luck with fresh fruit in school lunches- it comes back home uneaten, limp, and ruined, where I dump it unceremoniously into the trash. I was afraid I'd have nothing to feel guilty about once we got past the years of piling the landfill up with disposable diapers, but I was saved by school lunch fruit wasting. When I think of all the good healthy fruit I've thrown out from lunch bags, it makes me want to go ahead and eat the expired hot dogs to prove I'm not a first-world sloth.
But, no more! Here is a serving of fruit that gets eaten every time and doesn't make a mess. It's a great snack for outdoor eating as it requires no utensils and doesn't attract bees.
TIPS: Even though it's shelf stable, store it in the fridge just before serving- tastes even better cold. Also, before packing this in a school lunch, try it at home to make sure your little ones can twist the cap off; sometimes a little guidance is needed. And finally, buy these up when they are on sale. Our local grocery sells these at an average price that works out to ~1.00 each pouch, but they often go on sale for 25% off or more.
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