erikaelise
Member Since: December 26, 2016Reviews
PAW Patrol Jungle Pups, Rubble Rhino Vehicle
I received this item for free in exchange for my review, but my opinions are my own! Both of my older kids enjoy playing with the Rubble Rhino Vehicle, and it’s fun for them to have a toy vehicle that is a little bit outside the norm. Obviously... +
I received this item for free in exchange for my review, but my opinions are my own! Both of my older kids enjoy playing with the Rubble Rhino Vehicle, and it’s fun for them to have a toy vehicle that is a little bit outside the norm. Obviously there are other toy construction vehicles, but I feel that cars/trucks are a lot more frequent. Both the kids love Rubble even though they’ve not been exposed to Paw Patrol very much.
I don’t know if I would have purchased this item for my kids as the special factor is definitely more for kids who are hugely into Paw Patrol, but the price point is pretty good and if your kids love Paw Patrol I think it’s a great choice!
I do think that the toy allows for open ended play as well— after all it is just a vehicle and a dog!
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Kirkland Signature Omega+ Infant Formula
We chose to switch our baby to Kirkland Signature Omega+ Formula after she was released from the hospital (a 4.5 month long NICU stay), because of the cost savings. I had always intended to breastfeed, but unfortunately due to medical issues, it was... +
We chose to switch our baby to Kirkland Signature Omega+ Formula after she was released from the hospital (a 4.5 month long NICU stay), because of the cost savings. I had always intended to breastfeed, but unfortunately due to medical issues, it was not a viable option for us and she had to be switched to formula (she needed a thickened formula, but has successfully transitioned off). The formula that the hospital had her on was much more expensive, so we wanted to try this one, as we knew multiple people who used it for their kids.
Our daughter has had no unhappy reactions to this formula, and enjoys it. It did not make her reflux worse, she is gaining weight well, and it is not causing any other digestive issues.
We normally pay $26.99 for 1.36kg of this formula, but recently it was on sale for $20.99! You literally cannot possibly beat that price on any other formula. If you buy It online, I do think there is a $1 price increase.
We are more than happy with the quality of the formula and knowing she's getting the nutrition she needs.
For parents who are looking for a good value on formula, I highly recommend the Kirkland Signature Omega+ Formula! It is also available in a lactose-free version.
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Greenfield Natural Meat Co Pork Sausage Rounds
This is one of the products that we buy basically every single time that we head to Costco. They make breakfast easy whether it's before work or on the weekend, when we've got more time. My boyfriend loves to be able to make breakfast sandwiches... +
This is one of the products that we buy basically every single time that we head to Costco. They make breakfast easy whether it's before work or on the weekend, when we've got more time.
My boyfriend loves to be able to make breakfast sandwiches every morning, and these sausage rounds are good quality and affordable. They taste just as good as going to a fast food place for a sandwich, and save us money.
The rest of our families also enjoy them whenever they visit, and I am happy to let them know where to get them and how inexpensive they are. We used to reserve breakfast sandwiches for occasional consumption, but now they're too fast and easy to not eat more often.
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Kirkland Signature Plastic Food Wrap
This is by far the best plastic wrap I've ever used, for a number of reasons: 1) The size. I am on my second roll of this plastic wrap, and that's only for one reason-- my boyfriend and I just moved out from living with our in-laws and the other... +
This is by far the best plastic wrap I've ever used, for a number of reasons:
1) The size. I am on my second roll of this plastic wrap, and that's only for one reason-- my boyfriend and I just moved out from living with our in-laws and the other roll stayed there! We bought it originally last year when we moved in there, and it was still pretty full when we left. Now, we've started a new roll here and with even fewer people in the house, this might literally last us forever.
2) The price. Not only is it a large roll, but an affordable one. It was less than $25 for 3000sqft of plastic wrap.
3) The ease of usage. This is also the easiest to use plastic wrap ever! You do have to attach the cutter yourself, which is an extra step or two, but it's worth it. It's so easy to just pull out the wrap over the dish, then use the cutter to easily slice through. There's no fighting with a poorly designed cutting edge or having the wrap tangle as you try to place it over the bowl. It's just consistently easy to work with and prevents waste of plastic wrap, so it'll last you even longer.
The only negative there is with this plastic wrap is that you do have to have place to store this much large box!
I would recommend this to anyone who uses plastic wrap and gets frustrated with trying to use it or running out of it, because it's solved that for me!
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Black & Decker 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
I purchased this coffee maker a few years ago when I was first moving out on my own. It makes decent coffee, and it has a few options for programming, but I can't say there's anything substantially great about it. It can be a but if a pain to clean... +
I purchased this coffee maker a few years ago when I was first moving out on my own. It makes decent coffee, and it has a few options for programming, but I can't say there's anything substantially great about it.
It can be a but if a pain to clean the base of the machine, but the carafe is easy to clean. I have the white one and I find it can look a bit dingy very easily, and would need to be cleaned rather frequently.
For the price, it was not bad and it got me through for a few years on my own. I don't think I would buy this one again, I'd rather spend a little more money and get a better machine.
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Luminus 9.5W LED Light Bulbs
I purchased a box of 8 of these at Costco just before moving into my new apartment, and it was a great choice! At just over $1.50 per light bulb, they were an affordable choice and they work great too. They are a replacement for 60W traditional... +
I purchased a box of 8 of these at Costco just before moving into my new apartment, and it was a great choice! At just over $1.50 per light bulb, they were an affordable choice and they work great too.
They are a replacement for 60W traditional bulbs, and they claim to save 84% on energy. I can't speak to the energy savings just yet, as we've only newly moved in, but so far they've shown to be effective bulbs.
The house is more than bright enough with them, and the light is crisp and white. I don't like yellow light, so this works great for us.
For the price, I would highly recommend them.
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O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream
My boyfriend and I are both long time users of Working Hands. From the regular winter dryness to the effects of working in retail/warehouse situations where cardboard boxes are drawing any last bit of moisture out of your hands, we haven't been let... +
My boyfriend and I are both long time users of Working Hands. From the regular winter dryness to the effects of working in retail/warehouse situations where cardboard boxes are drawing any last bit of moisture out of your hands, we haven't been let down.
It is a glycerin based hand cream, so there is a bit of a filmy-type feeling to it at first, but it's worth the slight discomfort. Don't use too much though, you'll get sticky hands!
And, I have to say that as someone with extremely sensitive skin and issues with tons of skin care products, this is one that does not give me a rash, itchiness or other symptoms. All it does is take care of the awful dryness!
I would recommend this to anyone who finds their hands get crack, rough and tough. It will change your life!
(Note, this review is about the small jar version not the tube of cream)
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PowerBar Plant Protein Almond, Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate
I got this for free as a part of the product review club. While I didn't like this flavour as much as the other one, I still think this is a great plant based protein bar. It's got a good flavour and texture, and the nutritional value is good too!... +
I got this for free as a part of the product review club. While I didn't like this flavour as much as the other one, I still think this is a great plant based protein bar.
It's got a good flavour and texture, and the nutritional value is good too! I would definitely recommend this to people looking for a good nutritional protein snack bar. It tastes like you're eating junk food but it's still good for you! Definitely a good choice.
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PowerBar Plant Protein Cashew, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate
I'm pretty big on nutritional bars/protein bars because of some medical issues I have with my diet/eating. As in, I eat a lot of them. I got this for free as a part of the product review club, and I've bought it again since then! The flavour was... +
I'm pretty big on nutritional bars/protein bars because of some medical issues I have with my diet/eating. As in, I eat a lot of them.
I got this for free as a part of the product review club, and I've bought it again since then!
The flavour was Great, the nutritionam value was good and the texture was good too. It felt like I was eating something that wasn't so good for me, which is nice when you're always trying to fit in healthy things!! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a plant based protein bar with some extra nutritional value.
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Kirkland Signature Protein Bar
These protein bars are my favourite, and they are also my father-in-law's favourite, and he's an avid runner. Between the two of us, we are eating at least six to eight bars a week. The two flavours are brownie and chocolate chip cookie dough, and... +
These protein bars are my favourite, and they are also my father-in-law's favourite, and he's an avid runner. Between the two of us, we are eating at least six to eight bars a week. The two flavours are brownie and chocolate chip cookie dough, and both taste great.
I did take one star off taste because they get a little extra chewy fairly fast, so if you're only a casual consumer these may not be the best bars for you. If you're serious about your consumption and eating them most days a week, these are a much more affordable option than the other name brand bars!
This is one of a few products that makes my Costco membership worth it, even though my "household" is only me and my long term boyfriend. I 100% recommend these for non-vegan, budget protein bars.
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