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Member Since: March 27, 2014Reviews
Royale Velour Bathroom Tissue
I used to like Royale toilet paper, mostly just because it goes on sale so often, which makes it more affordable. But this new 'velour' type is horrible. I've never had problems with clogged toilets like some other reviewers (I only have that with... +
I used to like Royale toilet paper, mostly just because it goes on sale so often, which makes it more affordable. But this new 'velour' type is horrible. I've never had problems with clogged toilets like some other reviewers (I only have that with Charmin), but I absolutely hate how much fluff is left behind with this toilet paper. I have a roll just sitting on my night stand for when my nose runs, and even just sitting there it leaves so much fluff behind. As to other, more sensitive places, I feel like I need a shower to clean myself after using this shedding toilet paper. Even if this goes on sale, I don't think I'll be buying it again unless I'm absolutely desperate. -
Live Clean (baby) Diaper Ointment
If giving the choice, I'm not sure I would buy this again. At least not in this format (the squeeze tube as shown in the picture). I find it very difficult to squeeze to get product out. I love the Live Clean line and how it's mostly natural. My son... +
If giving the choice, I'm not sure I would buy this again. At least not in this format (the squeeze tube as shown in the picture). I find it very difficult to squeeze to get product out. I love the Live Clean line and how it's mostly natural. My son had a small rash starting to develop around his anus while he was sick for a couple of days, but I didn't feel like consistent use of the Live Clean diaper ointment was providing fast enough relief so I ended up switching to Desitin. Because of that, I can't say for sure if this product works.
The consistency is nice when it does go on, though it doesn't seem to stick around like the Desitin does. Other than the fact that I like how natural this product is, I can't really say anything else positive about this ointment.
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Great Value Low Acid Apple Juice
I normally buy Allen's low acid Apple Juice. This time I figured I'd save 70 cents and go for Walmart's store brand, Great Value. It was the first time I'd seen it in a low acid version so I thought I'd give it a try. The ingredients read as the... +
I normally buy Allen's low acid Apple Juice. This time I figured I'd save 70 cents and go for Walmart's store brand, Great Value. It was the first time I'd seen it in a low acid version so I thought I'd give it a try. The ingredients read as the exact same, and the nutrition value is the exact same except it has about 20% more Vitamin C compared to the Allen's low acid apple juice.
The colour is quite different between the two brands. Great Value's is very pale yellow, where as the Allen brand is a darker, richer golden-yellow. Unfortunately, this isn't just where the differences end. On first taste the Great Value seems okay, but it leaves a bad after taste and after that first sip it just does not taste good. I don't enjoy the flavour as much as Allen's low acid apple juice. It's hard to describe, but it does seem like it's made by sub par apples as the flavour isn't as rich. It's almost too sweet and bitter, if that makes sense.
In this case it's worth it to spend a couple more cents and get the brand name.
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Precision Pore Cleansing Pad
This isn't worth the money. You're better off getting a washcloth, you'll get the same level of exfoliation. It's nice that it's silicone and it is gentle, but it honestly does not do a good job of exfoliating.
This isn't worth the money. You're better off getting a washcloth, you'll get the same level of exfoliation. It's nice that it's silicone and it is gentle, but it honestly does not do a good job of exfoliating. -
Munchkin Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail, White
I received the Munchkin Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail for my baby shower and at first it seemed like it worked really well. The bags (which are fairly cheap and readily available) held a lot of diapers and the plastic was thick enough not to break. But... +
I received the Munchkin Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail for my baby shower and at first it seemed like it worked really well. The bags (which are fairly cheap and readily available) held a lot of diapers and the plastic was thick enough not to break.
But then I started having problems. First, the Arm & Hammer dispenser seems like a good idea. It sprinkles a little bit every time you open the lid, thereby masking the odour. Well, it would if the sprinkle didn't end up going behind the hole and down the hinges and pretty soon you end up with baking soda all over your floor behind your pail. The next, and worst, problem I had was the lid not closing smoothly when the bag wasn't even half full. You end up having to slam it shut out of frustrating because it just won't give. I'm fairly positive it's going to break soon at this rate. My third problem is smelling the dirty diapers every now and then. I thought the whole point of having a diaper pail like this was so you wouldn't have to smell dirty diapers. Well, that is not the case. It's not all the time, mind you, but enough for me to be a little grossed out. So I end up having to toss the bag early, thereby wasting most of the bag's space, in order not to smell it.
And my absolute biggest peeve is that this pail does not have a stepper you can use to flip the lid open without having to use your hands. You don't realize how much you need hands free lid control until you're holding the baby and trying to juggle a dirty diaper and opening the lid with the other hand. Or, if you're like me and have had a pretty extensive surgery and your back spasms every time you have to stoop a little to open the lid by hand.
I would most definitely not buy the Munchkin Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail again.
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Safety 1st Nail Clippers
I'm timid enough about cutting my baby's fingernails, so having a nail clipper designed for baby's small fingernails and with a comfortable grip for bigger hands was a must. And I find that I really like these nail clippers. I'm able to effectively... +
I'm timid enough about cutting my baby's fingernails, so having a nail clipper designed for baby's small fingernails and with a comfortable grip for bigger hands was a must. And I find that I really like these nail clippers. I'm able to effectively use them while my child is asleep with relative ease. It's not easy to begin with, but I do believe these nail clippers make the daunting task of cutting your kid's nails just slightly easier. -
Banana Boat Natural Reflect kids sunscreen
I actually bought this product for myself when I was looking for a mineral sunscreen instead of a chemical sunscreen. I like that it has a high SPF rating and it is actually broad spectrum protection. What I don't like is how hard it is to rub this... +
I actually bought this product for myself when I was looking for a mineral sunscreen instead of a chemical sunscreen. I like that it has a high SPF rating and it is actually broad spectrum protection. What I don't like is how hard it is to rub this product onto your skin. Not just to get all over coverage, but also to rub it in enough so that you don't look like Casper. I found I had to combine it with my moisturizer to make it spread on easier. Otherwise it's just too thick and tough to rub on. And even then, sometimes that wouldn't work. I can't imagine trying to rub this onto a squirming toddler.
I would probably not buy this product again unless I was desperate for a physical sunscreen and had no other choice.
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Live Clean Baby Tearless Shampoo and Wash
First of all, I love the price of the Live Clean line. I like that it's more natural than the Johnson brand, and you get a lot of product for your money. The smell is very pleasant, not at all overpowering like some other baby shampoos. And I find... +
First of all, I love the price of the Live Clean line. I like that it's more natural than the Johnson brand, and you get a lot of product for your money.
The smell is very pleasant, not at all overpowering like some other baby shampoos. And I find that it lathers nicely and effectively cleans my baby.
The biggest and only downside is that this does contain fragrance. Which is not good for sensitive skin, and the ingredient name 'fragrance' can actually mean hundreds to thousands of chemicals grouped under one label. I got this item for my baby shower, and I will be using it all up. But in the future I'll only be buying the fragrance-free products in the Live Clean line.
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Live Clean Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo
I like the idea of this shampoo in getting rid of build up in your hair. I also like that it's more natural than most shampoos, and that apple cider is actually supposed to be a good dandruff control ingredient. When it comes to effectiveness... +
I like the idea of this shampoo in getting rid of build up in your hair. I also like that it's more natural than most shampoos, and that apple cider is actually supposed to be a good dandruff control ingredient.
When it comes to effectiveness though, I just don't feel like this does anything for me. I've been using it once every week and my hair doesn't feel any different whether I wash with this shampoo, or another brand.
The smell is pleasant, it lathers nicely, and I like the container. Though I feel like I should be getting more product for the price.
In the end I wouldn't buy this again based off the fact that for me, anyway, it did nothing significant to my hair.
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Huggies Baby Wipes
I'm not impressed at all with the Huggies baby wipes. For adult or baby use. They tear easily, they don't come out smoothly from the dispenser and sometimes you'll end up with 3 or so wipes instead of 1 and the rest are stuck in the container so you... +
I'm not impressed at all with the Huggies baby wipes. For adult or baby use. They tear easily, they don't come out smoothly from the dispenser and sometimes you'll end up with 3 or so wipes instead of 1 and the rest are stuck in the container so you have to reach in through the hole to thread more wipes through. Which is a real pain when you have a squirming baby waiting to be wiped.
The only plus is the pretty and large dispenser and that they do clean well when they do work. Also, they stay wet.
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