Hhaughn
Member Since: March 6, 2017Reviews
DAP Drydex Dry Time Indicator Spackling 1 Ea White/ Kit
I was so excited to be chosen to try out the DAP Drywall repair kit for free in exchange for my honest review. I had actually purchased the product (the larger tub, not kit) the day before when I wasn't sure if I would be chosen as I really wanted... +
I was so excited to be chosen to try out the DAP Drywall repair kit for free in exchange for my honest review. I had actually purchased the product (the larger tub, not kit) the day before when I wasn't sure if I would be chosen as I really wanted to fix a few spots in the walls.
I have absolutely no experience repairing drywall and generally am not a handy person at all so this was very out of my comfort zone. The kit provides everything you need to repair small holes in drywall so I figured I would give it a shot!
What I liked:
+Kit comes with everything you need (spackling, putty knife, sand paper, patch, instructions)
+Product goes on pink and dries white so there's no confusion as to whether it's dry/ready
+A little bit goes a long way!
+Product dries quickly so you don't have to wait long to complete the next steps of your project
+So easy, even a beginner can use it
The things I found challenging (but could be contributed to user error):
-The spackle didn't spread as easily as I anticipated
-The putty knife is narrow and where it is plastic there seemed to be an imperfection or something causing lines when I spread the product
Overall, I am really impressed with this product and would definitely use it again. Despite my struggles spreading the product, the end result looks great after just two layers (and it didn't take long to dry!). I think for my next repair, I will use a bigger putty knife, use less product to start, and ensure I clean/sand the area better prior to spreading the spackling.
If you're a beginner like me and feel intimidated by small household repairs, I suggest you give this kit a try. And if you are seasoned in home repairs, you can't go wrong with the DAP Drywall repair kit either!
- Product received for free from DAP in exchange for an honest review.
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BAND-AID® Pro Heal Regular Bandages
We go through a lot of bandaids in my house with two adults and four kids. Typically, we get a bandaid and add a healing cream to it. This can sometimes get messy with kids (either from them trying to do it themselves or from squirmy kids during... +
We go through a lot of bandaids in my house with two adults and four kids. Typically, we get a bandaid and add a healing cream to it. This can sometimes get messy with kids (either from them trying to do it themselves or from squirmy kids during application). The band-aid pro heal bandaids made it much easier as everything you need is made into the bandage itself!
The bandaids stay on well, provide quick relief, and fast healing. I do wish they would stay on just a bit better as they didn't seem to stay well once wet/damp (similar to other bandages).
Overall, great product and I was happy to be able to try it out for free in exchange for an honest review. You can always count on bandaid brand to provide high quality products
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Lubriderm® Unscented Lotion
I love this moisturizer and it's perfect for the office since it's scent-free! As someone who tends to have dry skin most of the year, I'm always looking for moisturizers that work well. Lubriderm is great as the product isn't too thick, not greasy... +
I love this moisturizer and it's perfect for the office since it's scent-free! As someone who tends to have dry skin most of the year, I'm always looking for moisturizers that work well. Lubriderm is great as the product isn't too thick, not greasy at all, and it coats the skin providing all day moisture. I find with other creams, you have to reapply often or it leaves a sticky or greasy feeling but that's not the case with this one! It's my go-to, especially for work where I have to use unscented products. Definitely recommend! -
Sarna Bug Bite Patches
I was really excited about these bug patches as I live in the woods and get bug bugs on the daily. I tried them out on a few bites and could feel a bit of a cooling effect initially, though after a few minutes, I still found I was itchy. I did find... +
I was really excited about these bug patches as I live in the woods and get bug bugs on the daily. I tried them out on a few bites and could feel a bit of a cooling effect initially, though after a few minutes, I still found I was itchy. I did find that the patches acted as a great barrier so when I went to scratch, I couldn't , so that likely healed the bites faster than usual. I also like that the patches are clear and basically invisible once on the skin. They didn't leave any marks or soreness and remove easily.
Overall, I would say these are great for a convenient, no-mess solution for single bites or a few bites, and to act as a barrier more than an anti-itch product. For more excessive amounts of bites and to reduce intense itching, I would stick to creams.
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Aveeno® Eczema Care Daily Moisturizing Cream
Our family uses Aveeno products regularly for eczema and dry skin, and so I anticipated this cream would work just as well as the others- I was right! I love that it works quickly and effectively, no strong scents, and is gentle on skin. I find the... +
Our family uses Aveeno products regularly for eczema and dry skin, and so I anticipated this cream would work just as well as the others- I was right! I love that it works quickly and effectively, no strong scents, and is gentle on skin. I find the cream to be a bit thicker than similar products so you end up using a bit more, but the quality is there as it works so well to heal eczema breakouts. Always recommend Aveeno products. -
Aveeno® Eczema Care Rescue Relief Treatment Gel Cream
I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw this was a gel- I would consider it a combination of gel and cream. Goes on smooth and a little goes along way. I like that it's useful for more than just eczema - itchy insect bites for example! I also used... +
I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw this was a gel- I would consider it a combination of gel and cream. Goes on smooth and a little goes along way. I like that it's useful for more than just eczema - itchy insect bites for example! I also used it to clear up a patch of eczema on my daughter's wrists and she said she really liked the product and it lived up to its claims. Would definitely buy in future. -
NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream, Fragrance Free
I was able to use this moisturizer with the matching serum. I was already using the ultra gentle cleanser so it was nice to have the "full set" of products. I found that just like the serum, a little went a long way with this product and I only... +
I was able to use this moisturizer with the matching serum. I was already using the ultra gentle cleanser so it was nice to have the "full set" of products. I found that just like the serum, a little went a long way with this product and I only needed a small little dab of it to cover my whole face and neck effectively. I found on the first and second day, my t-zone seemed a bit oilier than usual but after a few more days I found everything seemed to level out and it provided more even moisture to my face. I love that it has no scent so I don't have to worry about overpowering smells, and it goes on so smoothly. My skin feels and looks great and I plan to continue using these products. -
NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum Fragrance Free
This was my first experience using a serum and I really liked how lightweight this one feels on my skin. You only need a very small amount as it spreads easily to cover face and neck. I had ready been using Neutrogena's ultra gentle cleanser so this... +
This was my first experience using a serum and I really liked how lightweight this one feels on my skin. You only need a very small amount as it spreads easily to cover face and neck. I had ready been using Neutrogena's ultra gentle cleanser so this paired really well. I also love that it was fragrance free as I find some products are heavily scented and I mind it. An added bonus is the glass container, making it seem fancier while also helping the environment. -
Bakugan Brawl Zone Compact Playset with Special Attack Dragonoid
We aren't new to bakugan in this house but we have never actually brawled before. This was a nice, simple set to introduce us to it, and the gamebox provided a link to a tutorial which was very helpful. We were all able to start playing right away... +
We aren't new to bakugan in this house but we have never actually brawled before. This was a nice, simple set to introduce us to it, and the gamebox provided a link to a tutorial which was very helpful. We were all able to start playing right away and watch as the bakugan transformed! It was simple enough for my younger kids to try out and also entertaining enough for my older kids as well. The only trouble we had was at times it was a bit finicky to get the bakugan closed into ball shape again and the pull cord would get stuck after a while as some of the teeth were bending with use. It would definitely be more fun with additional bakugan so we plan to collect up the ones we have in the house to have a real brawl!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Canada Dry Ginger Ale
I love this gingerale- it's my go-to brand. I find it stays bubbly longer than other brands once opened, and the flavour is unmatched. Price is comparable to similar brands so you don't need to break the band on a quality product. Great with whisky... +
I love this gingerale- it's my go-to brand. I find it stays bubbly longer than other brands once opened, and the flavour is unmatched. Price is comparable to similar brands so you don't need to break the band on a quality product. Great with whisky, cranberry juice, orange juice, or on its own. -
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