mamaluv
Member Since: September 8, 2006Reviews
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lotion
Wow, this is seriously the best body cream I have ever used. And I've tried a ton of them. My kids have mild eczema that flares up now and then. I figured out early on that fragrances in lotions was a trigger, but it's hard to find a... +
Wow, this is seriously the best body cream I have ever used. And I've tried a ton of them.
My kids have mild eczema that flares up now and then. I figured out early on that fragrances in lotions was a trigger, but it's hard to find a good fragrance free lotion that also works. This stuff is worth its weight in gold. I'm so pleased with the results and the value. I've tried much more expensive stuff that didn't work half so well.
I've also gotten good results from Burt's Bees in terms of treating the dryness, but the fragrance (though natural) still irritated their skin.
I also like this lotion mixed together with my medicinal strength foot salve to smooth my winter feet (read here: chapped, rough, dry, cracking). Works like a charm, and now my new favourite!
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Life Is Beautiful (1997)
I can only echo the other review for this movie - it's amazing and tragic and beautiful and haunting. Fabulous performances, a gripping story, and a perfect kind of bittersweet. Light fluff this is not, so if you're in the mood for a deep... +
I can only echo the other review for this movie - it's amazing and tragic and beautiful and haunting. Fabulous performances, a gripping story, and a perfect kind of bittersweet.
Light fluff this is not, so if you're in the mood for a deep thinker-kind of flick, this is a great choice.
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Airplus Spa Footie
You know, I thought this was a total gimmick. I have terribly dry feet all the time and have gone through too many products to count. I finally found the right foot cream after a long search, but when I forget to apply it my feet pay the... +
You know, I thought this was a total gimmick. I have terribly dry feet all the time and have gone through too many products to count. I finally found the right foot cream after a long search, but when I forget to apply it my feet pay the price.
When I received these to review, I only thought about how plushy and comfy looking they were. I had no expectation that they would really help my feet--but I was very pleasantly surprised to discover that THEY WORK.
I'm not comparing it to turbo powered foot creams, but there is a noticeable difference for sure. Even after a few rounds in the wash, the Spa Footies are keeping my heels in better shape than they were without them.
If you have slight to moderate dryness, these will be magic for you. For seriously dry feet, you'll want to use these together with a foot cream like I do. But you know what? You'll be so busy enjoying the plushiness that the moisturizing is almost a wonderful side effect instead of the main attraction.
Put these in a gift basket or grab one for yourself - I recommend them!
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Kellogg's Special K Blueberry Cereal Bars
Sadly, I must agree. As a meal replacement, this ain't gonna cut it. As a snack alternative though, it's pretty good. I feel a little gipped by many of these bars because I just never feel full. If your appetite is fairly small anyway... +
Sadly, I must agree. As a meal replacement, this ain't gonna cut it. As a snack alternative though, it's pretty good.
I feel a little gipped by many of these bars because I just never feel full. If your appetite is fairly small anyway, this is probably a good product. But if you have been working out or have a stronger appetite, stick with a healthy and balanced meal instead of replacements!
Bottom line: yummy but not very filling.
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Magic Bullet Single Shot
I received 22-pc set from my in-laws one year for Christmas, who bought it from an infomercial on a special deal. I mention this because I'm happy they didn't pay full price (which at the time was $99 CAD). From the infomercial this really... +
I received 22-pc set from my in-laws one year for Christmas, who bought it from an infomercial on a special deal. I mention this because I'm happy they didn't pay full price (which at the time was $99 CAD).
From the infomercial this really seems like the ultimate tool - blender, chopper, grinder, juicer, etc. And on a few of those tasks, it really does live up to the hype. It's effective and cleanup is a snap because the smallish components are quickly assembled/disassembled and easily fit in the top rack of my dishwasher. I love using it for smoothies, creamed soups, jams, baby food, and anything that's a little more liquidy.
But the recipes I was most excited about from the infomercial - guacamole, quesadillas, chicken salad, less liquidy baby food, etc - were complete flops because they stuck to the blades or sides and half of the ingredients remained completely intact while the rest was pureed (and not in a good way). Chopping cheese? Puhleeze (sorry about the rhyme)! The juicer is also a bit of a let down, and I almost never use it.
However, the motor is well powered and I like that there are 2 different blades (chopping and grinding), so I do use this quite a lot for certain tasks. I've had it now for probably 5 or 6 years and it's still in perfect condition.
I do recommend this machine, but don't allow the infomercial to mislead you. I don't know how they manage to demonstrate so convincingly on TV what is such an utter let down in real life - there are no additional tips in the recipe book that helped me figure that one out.
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Burt's Bees Radiance Lip Shimmer
I received this Lip Shimmer as a gift with purchase. It's a solid product from Burt's Bees with a hint of pearly shimmer, minty freshness and of course, very comforting to dry lips. Having said that, there is nothing that really makes this... +
I received this Lip Shimmer as a gift with purchase. It's a solid product from Burt's Bees with a hint of pearly shimmer, minty freshness and of course, very comforting to dry lips.
Having said that, there is nothing that really makes this a must have for me, since I already am loyal to the regular Burt's Bees lip balm. I do give it full marks though for having 100% natural ingredients, so if you're looking for a shimmery balm that isn't chockful of chemicals, this is a great choice.
Thumbs up!
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L'Oreal Colour Riche Anti-Aging Lip Serum
I received this lipstick in 'Spicy Pink' (704) to review. I've never tried an anti-aging lipcolour before and I don't think (!) my lips are showing their age per se... but this still seems to be a pretty good bet for me. The inner... +
I received this lipstick in 'Spicy Pink' (704) to review. I've never tried an anti-aging lipcolour before and I don't think (!) my lips are showing their age per se... but this still seems to be a pretty good bet for me.
The inner core is the anti aging part - a lip plumper that is designed to smooth out lines and add volume. I believe that it does this, but in a subtle way. The lipstick wears very moisturizing, but as others have said does easily transfer with sipping and kissing.
Overall though, this is a win for me. I would rather have to reapply than deal with the prone-to-cracking long lasting lipcolours out there (and of course there are decent options among those, to be fair). There is a scent that I'd describe as cotton-candyish sweet, but not unpleasant to me at all. It does dissipate after a few minutes unless you're wearing a very thick layer.
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tarte Cosmetics Cheek Stain
'Cushion' is part of Tarte's limited edition Holiday 2009 collection 'Three Carats' (since discontinued), a "shimmering deep apricot" colour that looks so natural, you can't tell it's makeup. A recent convert to... +
'Cushion' is part of Tarte's limited edition Holiday 2009 collection 'Three Carats' (since discontinued), a "shimmering deep apricot" colour that looks so natural, you can't tell it's makeup.
A recent convert to cream/liquid blushes, I am absolutely in love with this shade and was disappointed to discover it's no longer available except on eBay. It seems to be pretty close to Tarte's current 'Tipsy' shade, though.
I have a very fair complexion and worried that this would be too orangey for my skintone. However, it adds a hint of warmth that's so natural plus just the slightest hint of shimmer - I'm sold!
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Just Dance 2
I bought this game for Wii for my daughter's Christmas present, but as it turns out, it's just as much a gift for me! It is so much fun to play and it is quite the workout as well. I also own Wii Fit but find Just Dance 2 is much more fun... +
I bought this game for Wii for my daughter's Christmas present, but as it turns out, it's just as much a gift for me! It is so much fun to play and it is quite the workout as well. I also own Wii Fit but find Just Dance 2 is much more fun to use and probably just as good a workout if not better.
To be fair, Fit has more to offer overall, as Dance only has about 40 songs with just 5 or 6 more available to download. However, I'm hopeful that they'll continue to add tracks and the fun factor will keep it interesting even after I've mastered the moves (which so far looks like that will take quite a long time - I'm not very coordinated).
The best part about Dance is that you can have many players (I think up to 8?) as long as you have enough space to play and remotes to power it. You do not need any mats, nunchucks or other special accessories - just your remote and you're ready to go.
I would, however, suggest you draw your curtains if you have a street-facing front window. It's quite the view for passersby, I'm sure ;)
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Elf Movie
Elf is a cute Christmas movie starring Will Farrell, Bob Newhart, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel. Buddy (Farrell) is a human raised at the North Pole by an elf (Newhart). Believing himself to simply be an oversized clumsy elf, he is thrown when... +
Elf is a cute Christmas movie starring Will Farrell, Bob Newhart, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel.
Buddy (Farrell) is a human raised at the North Pole by an elf (Newhart). Believing himself to simply be an oversized clumsy elf, he is thrown when the truth is revealed, setting off a personal journey to discover his roots. His reception by his real father (Caan) is awkward, but through the help of a new friend (Deschanel), Buddy finds out where he belongs and what is really important.
This is a very sweet, though over-the-top naive film with plenty of laughs. Bob Newhart is especially endearing and Zooey Deschanel is just as cute as can be. A very solid family-friendly movie pick - I recommend it!
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