HeyJade
Member Since: December 9, 2008Reviews
Burt's Bees Pomegranate Moisturizing Lip Balm
I love this stuff As an avid lip balm wearer (it's the ONLY "make up" I wear, so I have tons of it and go through it like mad!), this is definitly one of my all-time faves. It really does leave your lips feeling replenished, feels great... +
I love this stuff As an avid lip balm wearer (it's the ONLY "make up" I wear, so I have tons of it and go through it like mad!), this is definitly one of my all-time faves. It really does leave your lips feeling replenished, feels great, smells great... IS GREAT! The only thing I have been with is the price... on a budget, it's hard to justify spending $5 on a lip balm (hello, Chapstick .99cents), but... in this case, it's worth the price! -
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
I was excited about trying these wipes out, 'cause I'm an avid user of disinfecting/cleansing wipes. I usually purchase Lysol Wipes or Kirkland's (from Costco), but I liked the idea that the packaging could also look nice, rather than... +
I was excited about trying these wipes out, 'cause I'm an avid user of disinfecting/cleansing wipes. I usually purchase Lysol Wipes or Kirkland's (from Costco), but I liked the idea that the packaging could also look nice, rather than just blah. I usually put the wipes out of view, but still within reach. With these wipes in the decorative canister, I can leave them in plain sight so that even my husband can find 'em and use 'em when needed (whoa, brilliant!). I like that the actual wipes have some texture to help really get up the stuck-on messes (most cleansing wipes don't have that feature and useless against big messes). And the scent is lemony fresh! I like these wipes, but I'm not sure I'm willing to pay extra JUST so they look nice on my counter. I'll still probably purchase whatever is on sale or I can get the best deal on with coupons, but if that ends up being these Clorox wipes... I'll definitely appreciate the fact that they're nice to look at as well as effective! -
COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain
It's called outlast, but to be completely honest it really doesn't last very long at all. I love the way it feels on my lips though, so soft and smooth - not gunky or sticky like lip stick at all. Now if they could really make it outlast a... +
It's called outlast, but to be completely honest it really doesn't last very long at all. I love the way it feels on my lips though, so soft and smooth - not gunky or sticky like lip stick at all. Now if they could really make it outlast a little longer, it'd be perfect! -
Weight Watchers Online
I started on Weight Watchers on March 31st, 2008 because I knew in order to lose weight I needed a program that would tell me what to do, because what I was doing on my own was certainly not working. I opted to do the online program, instead of... +
I started on Weight Watchers on March 31st, 2008 because I knew in order to lose weight I needed a program that would tell me what to do, because what I was doing on my own was certainly not working. I opted to do the online program, instead of going to meetings - I knew I'd never work those meetings into my schedule. Since I started, I have lost 66 pounds (as of December 9th, 2008) with the help of this program and walking. It was much easier than I ever thought it could be. Basically, you keep track of everything you put in your mouth and stay within your daily allotment of points - and with the online tools, it's very simple to keep track of everything! There are also great message boards and tips and recipes online as well to provide you with help/motivation. This program was definitely just what I needed...and if it could work for me, it can work for you! -
Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer Black Cherry Streusel
I am an avid coffee drinker...only, I don't really like the taste of coffee. So, I go through a lot of creamers. This one, though, is by far my favorite. Black Cherry Streussel...it sounds weird, and I was skeptical before I tried it, but as... +
I am an avid coffee drinker...only, I don't really like the taste of coffee. So, I go through a lot of creamers. This one, though, is by far my favorite. Black Cherry Streussel...it sounds weird, and I was skeptical before I tried it, but as soon as it graced my lips, I was in heaven. It's absolutely devine. Coffee Mate certainly knows what they're doing when it comes to coffee creamer, it's rich, creamy, and bold with flavor...perfect to continue feeding my coffee addiction. -
Dove Ultimate Clear Antiperspirant
This product is soooooo great. Dove Energizing (grapefruit and lemongrass). It feels great on, is nice and clear, but most importantly... it smells yummy and fresh! Oh, and it lasts a long time! The first time I wore it, I was sitting at work... +
This product is soooooo great. Dove Energizing (grapefruit and lemongrass). It feels great on, is nice and clear, but most importantly... it smells yummy and fresh! Oh, and it lasts a long time!
The first time I wore it, I was sitting at work and I was like...who smells so good? Come to find out, it was ME! Haha. I think I sniffed my underarm every 5 minutes for the rest of the day. That seems gross, I know...but seriously, this stuff is THAT good.
I really stepped out with this one too, 'cause I always get 'powder' scented deodorant. But, for some reason, I decided to try something different. And I am so glad I did! And you probably know more about my underarms than you ever wanted to. Ha!
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Portrait Innovations
After my terrible ordeal with Wal*Mart's Portrait Studio last year, I knew I wouldn't be going back there this time around for my son's Birthday/Christmas portraits. I considered Target, the studio inside Babies 'R' Us and... +
After my terrible ordeal with Wal*Mart's Portrait Studio last year, I knew I wouldn't be going back there this time around for my son's Birthday/Christmas portraits. I considered Target, the studio inside Babies 'R' Us and Sears, but then...I received a flyer in the mail for Portrait Innovations. They had a nice deal going and it looked like a nice place, so I thought I'd give it a try. It had to be better than Wal*Mart, right?
It was! I called to just ask a few questions and the lady spent 20-minutes with me, explaining how everything would work. I was already convinced because they were taking their time to answer my call, even though I could tell in the background that they were busy.
I wanted my son's birthday theme to be Fireman - 'cause he totally loves being a fireman these days. My mom has one of those big firetruck ride-on toys, so I borrowed it for the shoot. I was a little nervous about hauling that huge thing in there, but they were very accomodating and didn't mind at all! From the moment we walked through the door, I felt comfortable with the location - the one we went to was located in the shopping center at Arlington Highlands. The kiddo was excited to find a Lego Table to play at while waiting!
They called us back pretty quickly and as soon as we darkened the door to the little studio area, my son freaked out...I DON'T WANT THEM TO TAKE MY PICTURE!!! Oh dear. I got him calmed down, assured him he could play with the Legos more later and the guy helped to distract him with a football. The boy, being...well, the boy...refused to smile, of course. Instead he just opened his mouth or growled at the cameraman. At one point, the guy goes "Ok, then, mommy is gonna have to come tickle you" and instead of the hoped-for smile...he got up and ran away. Yeah, that's not gonna work. But the guy was very patient and understanding and just kept trying different things till he relaxed and started (mostly) following instructions. After the first couple of backgrounds for Christmas, we moved to a different room and I changed him into his fireman costume for birthday pictures. When we got back, there was another guy there to help entertain. This guy was great! He would throw a ball and have it hit him in the head and he would kind of squeal...this, of course, made my son laugh hysterically! It definitely made for some fun, candid laughing photos of the boy. I wanted to hug that guy! Haha.
After the shoot, the kiddo went back to playing with the Lego Table and I had the difficult task of narrowing down which of the shots I wanted. They had all come out pretty great, so it was hard. I narrowed it down to my favorite 6 poses. I felt like I was taking forever, but the guy again was so patient and understanding with me, I didn't feel rushed or anything like that. I ended up spending more than I planned to, but the pictures were soooo great, I couldn't help it! I let the kiddo play at the table with some other kids for just a little bit and the guy came over and (here's the best part) handed me the portraits! Seriously, I waited like 5-10 minutes, and had my photos read to take home. No waiting weeks for them to get back, then having to go pick them up. I TOOK THEM HOME THAT DAY! Brilliant!
I would highly recommend this place to anyone for your family/kids. They are fabulous! And I got a CD with ALL of the pictures the guy took to take home and use as I like. Hooray!
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