jalr
Member Since: February 17, 2011Reviews
Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant Cucumber & Green Tea Scent
I received Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant Cucumber Green and Tea to try for free to review. I was excited to try this as I have been wanting to switch to an Aluminum free product. I absolutely love this scent. Very fresh, clean scent, not overpowering... +
I received Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant Cucumber Green and Tea to try for free to review. I was excited to try this as I have been wanting to switch to an Aluminum free product. I absolutely love this scent. Very fresh, clean scent, not overpowering. I love the way it gludes on, very silky feeling when applying it, not at all wet or sticky. I like the size/width...not too wide and fit comfortably to my underarm. I was very happy to find it stayed clear and didn't leave a film or feel sticky etc as the day went on. It worked better for me than most brand deodorants and I did feel more confident with it each day I used it. I found this packaging format is to hold and use, though it is taller than traditional packaging and might interfere with where you normally store it. Not a big deal for most I'd think. Overall I have no complaints and was happy with it. I definitely recommend trying it even if not looking for an aluminum free deodorant just because I felt it worked better than those with it! @DoveCanada @Dove #tryDoveZeroAluminum #gotitfree @ChickAdvisor -
Knorr Taste of Japan Shichimi Togarashi Seasoning Blend
I received Knorr Taste of Japan Shichimi Toragashi Seasoning Blend for free to try and review. I used this for my husband and I. It's 100% natural, with no salt, no preservatives and no MSG which is always great. Unfortunately we found this blend... +
I received Knorr Taste of Japan Shichimi Toragashi Seasoning Blend for free to try and review. I used this for my husband and I. It's 100% natural, with no salt, no preservatives and no MSG which is always great. Unfortunately we found this blend just really spicy hot. It has Paprika, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Cayenne Pepper, Organic white & black Sesame Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Dried Nori Seaweed , Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Ginger, Orange Peel. We couldn't really distinguish any flavour(s) which was disappointing. If we're going to eat spicy we want a flavour to go with it and we just didn't find that with this. If you like heat you might want to give it a try, otherwise I say give it a miss.
#gotitfree #loveKnorr #FamilyRatedClub #knorrtasteofjapan #knorrtasteofJapanshichimitogarashiseasoningblend @FamilyRated @MealsThatMatter @MealsThatMatterCA @KnorrCanada
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Knorr Taste of Korea Korean BBQ Seasoning Blend
I received Knorr Taste of Korea Korean BBQ Seasoning Blend to try for free to review. It was our first time trying a Korean BBQ flavour, which we had wanted to try. I used it on steak for a Stir-fry. I really enjoyed the nice BBQ flavour of garlic... +
I received Knorr Taste of Korea Korean BBQ Seasoning Blend to try for free to review. It was our first time trying a Korean BBQ flavour, which we had wanted to try. I used it on steak for a Stir-fry. I really enjoyed the nice BBQ flavour of garlic, brown sugar, basic spices, and red gochugan pepper. My husband really loved it, but I'm not a fan of spicy but I enjoyed it and wanted to keep eating more. Definitely a bit too spicy for me as I did some coughing. I found a little went a long way and next time I will use a little less than recipe called for. It's 100% natural, no salt, no preservatives and no MSG which is great! Loved the unique resealable package for multiple usage. I definitely recommend giving it a try if you like some kick to your BBQ, if you want a little twist to your BBQ, as well as to those who might only like little to no spice. There was just something wonderfully unique to this taste that I want it again though preferably a little milder next time. Very happy and pleased to have tried this and I really look forward to trying real Korean BBQ to compare this to! Another great Knorr product! # gotitfree #loveknorr #knorrkoreanbbqseasoningblend #knorrtasteofkorea #FamilyRatedClub @MealsThatMatter @KnorrCanada @MealsThatMatterCA -
Watson Ride Chicken strips (White Meat)
The Watson Ridge Line of Frozen Chicken products are reasonably priced and taste great! For such great prices I expected that they would be great for the kids but my husband and i might not "love" them. To both our surprises they are great and we do... +
The Watson Ridge Line of Frozen Chicken products are reasonably priced and taste great! For such great prices I expected that they would be great for the kids but my husband and i might not "love" them. To both our surprises they are great and we do love them! As a family of 5, 6 when my eldest drops by, it's hard to find a meal everyone enjoys. My dreaded evening challenge to find one meal so I don't have make multiple meals. Alone or with french fries or other sides this is always a hit. They are made with white meat with just the right amount of breading and are available in an uncooked and cooked version. Both taste equally good, cost the same and have the same cooking temp and time. I find some brands are a bit bland, heavily breaded with little meat or even a bit spicy. These are meaty, flavourful, tender and juicy. Never a complaint and make an easy meal for me. My husband says to buy them whenever I see them! Unfortunately I have only found them at one Canadian chain of stores for about $5, on sale for $4 for 800/908g box. We try to keep at least 1 box in our freezer at all times! Very glad we gave these a try and highly recommend this line of chicken products. There are breaded strips, nuggets, fries (chicken) as well as frozen wings, breasts, and balls. We've enjoyed everything we've tried so far. The packaging seems to be under going changes since we started buying the brand, so look for the name and not necessarily exactly as pictured here or online. -
Canada Dry Lemonade Flavoured Ginger Ale
I received Canada Dry Lemonade Flavoured Ginger Ale for free to try and review. Well this is one of the best Canada Dry flavours or carbonated drinks I've ever had! I can't get enough of it. I've been fighting off my family to enjoy it for my review... +
I received Canada Dry Lemonade Flavoured Ginger Ale for free to try and review. Well this is one of the best Canada Dry flavours or carbonated drinks I've ever had! I can't get enough of it. I've been fighting off my family to enjoy it for my review lol. They really got this one absolutely perfect! It's a perfect blend of lemonade and ginger. It's SO delicious, refreshing and a nice change for ginger ale. I was afraid this might be too tart or too much of one of the two, but it is balanced, not tart, not too sweet, though I felt like I could taste the ginger the best in this Canada Dry Ginger Ale combination out of the many I've tried! I loved that it worked well with a meal, snack, dessert or on its own. I enjoyed this at home or on the go. I'm incredibly sad to be drinking the last one. Not a bad thing to say. I'm delighted with it, my husband and kids enjoyed it which is a win win except now I have to share it 😕
If you enjoy Flavoured Ginger Ale, lemon or lemonade I highly recommend trying this combination! A family of two thumbs up and a bunch of happy faces with this! Ive only seen it by the case so far, but hoping it's available in 2 litre & other size bottles. I really hope this will be a permanent product in the line and available all year. I can't wait to drink this as long as I can get my hands on it! Give this a try! #CanadaDryLemonade #gotitfree @CanadaDryGingerAle @CanadaDry
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Mott's Fruitsations +Fibre Unsweetened Mango Peach
I received Mott's Fruitsations Fibre Unsweetened Mango Peach apple fruit snack for free to try and review. I'm always for a good way to get my kids to eat healthy snacks, so I was happy to be selected to try. Unfortunately the only one willing to... +
I received Mott's Fruitsations Fibre Unsweetened Mango Peach apple fruit snack for free to try and review. I'm always for a good way to get my kids to eat healthy snacks, so I was happy to be selected to try. Unfortunately the only one willing to try this flavour with mango was my 3 yr old son and myself. He's willing to try most things. I'm not a lover of mango but was willing to give it a try after opening one for him and being happy to not have a strong mango smell. It had a very pleasant smell not too heavy on either peach or mango, but definitely an apple smell. He enjoys apple sauce and apple snacks and was very eager to try it from the second he saw me take it off the store shelf!
He seemed to like the smell, but was surprised by the peachy colour compared to what he's used to. I assured him it was a new apple sauce and he dug in. He liked it, but didn't live it. Usually he eats it all quickly, but he didn't finish this. "I just like it a little" he said. We tried again another time and he seemed to enjoy it more and finished it. I personally found the texture and taste better than I expected, but a bit tart for me for an apple sauce type snack. I really didn't detect the mango. I actually found it didn't seem or taste different with the added fibre. So I think you could sneak it past kids without them noticing any difference beyond flavour. For us I think I'll use this as an occasional change as he didn't enjoy as much as other flavours. Still a good way to try to get some Fibre into your child's/ children's diet. Certainly worth a try if you like the available flavours. I do recommend it. #GotItFree #MottsFruitsationMangoPeach #FamilyRatedClub @FamilyRated @FruitsationsCanada
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Vichy Liftactiv Supreme for Normal-Combination Skin
I received this for free to try and review #gotitfree @VichyCanada @ChickAdvisor Unfortunately there were no directions or guidelines on usage which I found odd with an expensive product like this. I didn't like that. I want to know I'm using the... +
I received this for free to try and review #gotitfree @VichyCanada @ChickAdvisor
Unfortunately there were no directions or guidelines on usage which I found odd with an expensive product like this. I didn't like that. I want to know I'm using the product effectively or properly.
I like the nice light, fresh pleasant scent, just the right amount for something for the face. I like that it wasn't a heavy, sticky or oily feeling to the touch or once applied to my face. I also like that it didn't make skin look shiny or oily. It applied easily and felt nice and immediately soft. It felt very natural which I don't find with facial products. It was a really nice change. My skin felt soft, hydrated and even looked nicer. I definitely noticed a difference to the touch and feel. I found this perfect for day time use. I would like to use it longer to decide if it would work long term for me especially at the price point. I do recommend trying it if the price is within your budget.
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Vichy Liftactiv Supreme Serum 10
I received this for free to try and review #gotitfree @VichyCanada @ChickAdvisor Firstly I found it odd that a product this expensive didn't come with any sort of directions or guidelines on how or when to use it. Once, twice a day??? I have... +
I received this for free to try and review #gotitfree @VichyCanada @ChickAdvisor
Firstly I found it odd that a product this expensive didn't come with any sort of directions or guidelines on how or when to use it. Once, twice a day???
I have combination skin, oily nose and forehead, and dry to flaky on the rest.
The serum has no parabens (a preservative know to disrupt hormone function) which is a plus in my opinion. This was my first experience using a serum and it wasn't at all what I expected. I thought it would be a thick/ heavy probably slightly oily product. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't heavy or oily at all. A little went a long way and felt pleasant on my skin and rubbed on/ in nicely. I didn't feel like I'd applied a product, just a nice, natural feel. I liked the light, fresh scent, not strong- just right amount of scent. My only real complaint is with the applicator or dropper. I only accidentally realized this was a dropper style packaging when I touched the "button" on the lid. I found it messy as the serum starts running down the tubing. The applicator comes out completely covered. I actually had to wipe the tube against the neck of the bottle to avoid dealing with way too much product, as the first time it ran out on to my hand. I do think it needs revamping to go with this expensive product. Overall I was impressed with the serum and liked it but for me the cost is prohibitive. I do recommend it if it's within your budget.
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Schwarzkopf Hair Mascara - Chocolate Brown
I was selected to try Schwarzkopf Hair Mascara Gray Cover Up by @SchwarzkopfCA #gotitfree to review by @ChickAdvisor #tryhairmascara #SchwarzkpofHairMascara #GrayCoverUp I chose Chocolate Brown. I have mostly gray strands in front in my bangs and a... +
I was selected to try Schwarzkopf Hair Mascara Gray Cover Up by @SchwarzkopfCA #gotitfree to review by @ChickAdvisor #tryhairmascara #SchwarzkpofHairMascara #GrayCoverUp
I chose Chocolate Brown. I have mostly gray strands in front in my bangs and a few strands throughout here and there. I was hoping this would be a good way to cover just gray strands inbetween colouring. It did cover but, I tried to make sure I didn't apply too much but it still seemed to stay wet longer than I expected. I found it rubbed off too easily, every time I touched, styled or smoothed my hair. It was on my fingers, all over my comb and that was not appealing to me. I'm afraid this would rub off on to clothing etc.😟 I also found that it pulled out more strands of hair then I cared for. I found that upsetting. Also the wand had a clumpy blob at the tip every time I pulled it out, so I had to try to wipe it against the neck of the tube before every application. See pics. I also didn't like that no where on tube did it say the colour name to confirm I was sent the correct shade. With a $15.99 price tag I didn't think this was worth it as I can colour or lighten for that or less as well as the drawbacks I had. For a night out or special occasions I will use this again as I have it, but doubtful I will buy this. I expect better from the Schwarzkopf brand. Not horrible, but not as good as I hoped or expected. For a small amount of coverage you may want to try it for yourself.
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Mentholatum No Mess Roll On Vapourizing Rub
I received Mentholatum No Mess Roll Vaporizing Rub Extra Strength for free to try and review. Unfortunately it arrived a few days after my kids were getting over colds/flu and after bug bite season. I was able to try it for muscle pain on myself. I... +
I received Mentholatum No Mess Roll Vaporizing Rub Extra Strength for free to try and review. Unfortunately it arrived a few days after my kids were getting over colds/flu and after bug bite season. I was able to try it for muscle pain on myself. I was really happy and pleased with how well it worked and how quickly. First I noticed the smell, strong enough to help with congestion but not overpowering. I actually felt like each time I breathed it in, that it also seemed to help me relax a bit. Though I don't like the initial slightly cold sensation I felt when it it's applied to my back, it otherwise didn't feel heavy, oily, greasy, sticky or wet. It started working in a matter of minutes! I was pleasantly surprised that it quickly offered me some relief. It didn't completely free me from pain or discomfort but it certainly helped me to function better for a few hours. As a Mum/parent that is huge for me!
I love the format of a roll on! Mentholatum rubs work but I don't enjoy having it on my hands and trying to wash it off afterwards, so I loved not having to rub this on! This format also made it a bit easier to apply on my back and shoulders, that's a big bonus as I don't have to limited to when my husband can apply it for me. He also hates getting these on his hands and liked the idea of roll on so much better. Unfortunately we did have a few problems with roller/ball several times when he tried to apply it and it stopped moving, that was a drawback. Even with that, I would still recommend trying this. It made using a Mentholatum really was no mess, much easier and far more appealing. I look forward to trying it out with a cold or flu and bug bite season! I highly recommend it for muscle pain
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