Meshell020
Member Since: July 6, 2022Reviews
Natural Calm Calmful Sleep
I recieved a sample of this Magnesium Drink by Natural Calm Canada for free in exchange for my honest review. I am a busy mom of three young children, ages two to five years old. I am always stressed and have sleep troubles. As such, I am always on... +
I recieved a sample of this Magnesium Drink by Natural Calm Canada for free in exchange for my honest review. I am a busy mom of three young children, ages two to five years old. I am always stressed and have sleep troubles. As such, I am always on the lookout for a something to ease the stress, help me sleep or help me unwind. These Calm drinks were perfect for just that.
The Calmful Sleep was wonderful. I tried this drink an hour before bedtime and slowly sipped on it until finished. I noticed the addition of melatonin, which was a nice addition for sleep. Within thirty minutes after my drink, I was soothed, drowsy and ready for bed. I do not know what the benefits look like of this Magnesium supplement long-term, but in the short-term, this was a lovely sleep aid. I woke up feeling better rested than I would normally without it.
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Gnubees Nutritional Drink
I recieved this Gnubees Nutritional Drink for free in exchange for my honest review. I was really excited to bring this home and offer it to my kids to try. We chose the "Go Bananas" flavour, since all three of my kids love bananas. There's a few... +
I recieved this Gnubees Nutritional Drink for free in exchange for my honest review. I was really excited to bring this home and offer it to my kids to try. We chose the "Go Bananas" flavour, since all three of my kids love bananas.
There's a few things that I appreciated. I liked the size of the drink. The packaging and consistency of the product remind me of fruit pouches for infants, but it is larger and has a cute animal on it, making it more appropriate for kids aged two and older.
The other thing that I loved is all the nutrients in the drink. Six grams of protein, three grams of fiber and a nice dose of various mineral is impressive. I would be happy to give this to any of my kids.
However, my eldest son took one sip and backed away. My daughter expressed that she thought the drink was pleasant but that she didn't want to drink anymore. I also tried the smoothie and thought the taste was a bit odd. It's not entirely unpleasant but it reminded me of banana favoured medicine. Perhaps, it's just not for us. The price is also a bit much for us to go out and try the other flavors. I've heard that the grape flavour is very nice but I don't think I am willing to pay $4 for it.
That being said, my two year old son LOVED this! He was more than happy to drink the entire smoothie himself. He would have had more if we had another one here.
Overall, this is a great nutritional beverage and would be super convenient for travel. It's worth a try but I don't think I will buy more unless they go on sale. Thank you very much for the opportunity to try this product! My toddler loved it!
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Bob's Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
I recieved these Old Fashioned Rolled Oats by Bob's Red Mill Canada for free in exchange for my honest opinion. Now, I love baking and cooking in general. However, much of my experience with oats is buying pre-made goodies in the store, like granola... +
I recieved these Old Fashioned Rolled Oats by Bob's Red Mill Canada for free in exchange for my honest opinion. Now, I love baking and cooking in general. However, much of my experience with oats is buying pre-made goodies in the store, like granola bars. So often though, these are a letdown, being tough or hard to chew, particularly for my eldest son who doesn't do well with tough textures.
These oats, however, are awesome! We used them to make some super easy and healthy peanut butter oat squares, with four ingredients (three if you omit the chocolate chips). I have to say, these were so delicious! Both of my boys kept coming to taste test the mixture with the completely natural/uncooked rolled oats. I had a hard time breaking away to let the mixture set in the fridge. I think they would have polished it all off right then and there, if I let them! Simply said, they both loved the taste and the texture of the oats!
Not only were these oats and peanut butter oat squares delicious, they are also so healthy! The oats are whole grains, packed with fibre and have absolutely no sugar. In addition, these old fashioned rolled oats are incredibly easy to work with. There was absolutely no baking or boiling involved in making these peanut butter oat squares. From start to finish, these snacks took ten minutes, even with the "help" of a messy three year old.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to try this awesome product! I would buy it again and would recommend it to friends and family!
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Derma E Acne Blemish Control Treatment Serum
I recieved this Derma E Acne Blemish Control Treatment Serum just over a week ago and I was so excited to try it. My initial thoughts were that the packaging was lovely, simple, pretty and clean looking. I also thought that the product was a decent... +
I recieved this Derma E Acne Blemish Control Treatment Serum just over a week ago and I was so excited to try it. My initial thoughts were that the packaging was lovely, simple, pretty and clean looking. I also thought that the product was a decent size, considering the price. I wasn't super family with the Derma E brand before trying this product. So, I was pleasantly surprised after reading the packaging and discovering that the brand is so on point with healthy trends, supporting the planet and being cruelty free (evidenced by the leaping bunny). This made me feel so happy about trying out a brand with a social conscience.
I used this product regularly, twice a day for a week. I washed my face before each use and used a very small amount to apply a thin layer on my forehead, nose and chin areas, where I get redness, blemishes and blackheads. I was worried that the product might irritate some skin sensitivity that I tend to have from time to time but it didn't. In fact, within one day of use, any blemishes I had appear more dried out. After two days of use, the blemishes were smaller. After a week of use, the blemishes were pretty much gone, the pores on my nose were smaller and any facial redness that I experience had improved. In short, it works and it works well!
The serum itself has a lovely creamy texture, which isn't sticky at all. It goes on nicely and leaves a slight tingle on the face when initially applied. The only thing that I might offer for improvement is that I did not care for the smell. It's a bit strong, which I believe comes from the Tea Tree Oil in the product. However, I will say that all in all, this an amazing product! It works well and the company is trying to do good for our planet! What's not to love? Yes, I would recommend this product and I would buy it again!
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Dove+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant
We recieved this Dove+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant for free in exchange for an honest opinion. About two weeks ago, this product arrived by mail and my husband has been using it ever since. He loves it! My husband regularly works out and he... +
We recieved this Dove+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant for free in exchange for an honest opinion. About two weeks ago, this product arrived by mail and my husband has been using it ever since. He loves it! My husband regularly works out and he hasn't had to use this product anymore than once a day to combat any unpleasant body odors and sweat. It definitely works! He smelled fresh and clean all day. I'm not convinced that the product lasts for forty-eight hours as indicated on the front of the antiperspirant. I also found the scent on the strong side. However, as mentioned, the product kept my husband smelling fresh even after a strenuous workout. That's impressive. Yes, we recommend this product and would purchase in future. -
hello® lavender + vanilla bean deodorant with shea butter
I recieved this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. I tested this Hello Lavender and Vanilla Bean Deodorant with Shea Butter three times over a span of seven days. The deodorant works for the twenty-four hours, provided you aren't... +
I recieved this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. I tested this Hello Lavender and Vanilla Bean Deodorant with Shea Butter three times over a span of seven days. The deodorant works for the twenty-four hours, provided you aren't sweating. The smell is fresh and pleasant. I also love that the deodorant is body friendly, with less chemicals and no aluminum. The only con is that the product goes on thick. You use more than usual even if you are careful. Thus, it's not budget savvy. Overall, though, this is a lovely product! -
Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser
I have been a fan of Cetaphil products for a long time, using the Gentle Skin Cleanser and their Daily Facial Moisturizer for years. That being said, I have never tried the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser. I have both sensitive and oily skin. But, after... +
I have been a fan of Cetaphil products for a long time, using the Gentle Skin Cleanser and their Daily Facial Moisturizer for years. That being said, I have never tried the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser. I have both sensitive and oily skin. But, after so many bad experiences with oily skin cleansers that left my skin red and irritated for days, I have stayed away from them, until now. I purchased the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser about two weeks ago and have been using it every morning as part of my daily hygiene/facial care routine. Although I was a bit worried that this product too, like the others, would irritate my sensitive skin, those worries were quickly put to rest. Every time that I used this facial cleanser, my face felt cleaner and looked fresher afterwards. Because my skin is oily, I have fair sized pores and a shine to my skin. So, one thing that I appreciate about this cleanser is that my pores and shine have become less prominent with consistent use. Best of all, for me, is that there is no bothersome redness left on my face afterwards!
The cleanser itself is very light. It's a creamy liquid cleanser that is very easy to work into a lather all over the face. You also just need one pump to get the job done. As such, the 500 ml size product should last quite a while. The product also rinses off easily and doesn't leave any unpleasant film or feeling after use.
If I would offer one thing to improve upon, it would be the smell. Although I did not need a lot of product to wash my face, I found that even when taking just one pump of the creamy liquid wash into my hands, I could smell it. It wasn't entirely unpleasant but it is strong.
Overall, this is a fantastic facial cleanser. I love it as much, if not more than the Cetaphil products that I already use. I feel like I can finally clean my tricky skin properly, taking care of both the oily characteristics but the sensitive ones as well! Yes, I would recommend this product.
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DC Comics Core Batmobile
I recieved this DC Comics Core Batmobile by Spin Master for free in exchange for my honest review. My kids were so excited when they saw me bring in this new toy! My eldest son immediately started jumping for joy! We opened it right away and put... +
I recieved this DC Comics Core Batmobile by Spin Master for free in exchange for my honest review. My kids were so excited when they saw me bring in this new toy! My eldest son immediately started jumping for joy! We opened it right away and put some batteries in ( 6 AAA batteries in total). That's a lot of batteries but I've seen this in other remote control cars.
My son had a blast racing the car all over. The car came with an easy to use remote and my son spent lots of time bringing the Batmobile all around and back again. He also had fun opening and closing the Batmobile to insert and remove Batman from the vehicle. This particular feature differentiates the Batmobile other remote control cars that we own.
My daughter also had fun runing around with the Batmobile as she raced it around our kitchen and living room. She, too, liked the addition of having a seat for Batman inside the vehicle. Also, my daughter almost immediately saw the opportunity for imaginative play. She spent a good amount of time making Batman talk, sit, and stand or sending him on a mission in his Batmobile.
There are a few things which I appreciate about this toy. Firstly, I like that the remote is rechargeable with a USB. I also like the medium size. It wasn't too big and my kids could handle it without dropping it. The vehicle itself is also durable. The Batmobile was unharmed after my children crashed it repeatedly into walls and furniture.
For improvements, I noticed it can be a bit difficult for kids to close the Batmobile after inserting Batman. Batman needs to be seated in a very particular way each time. Otherwise, the vehicle won't close. This frustrated my son a bit when he couldn't close it. Also, while the toy is fun just how it has been made, my son did ask about the possibility of it lighting up. I do think that if the the toy did a bit more (had lights or sound) my kids would have played with it longer.
Overall, this is a fantastic toy for any little racer out there and any DC Comics fan! Yes, I would recommend this toy.
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clinique smart clinical repair wrinkle correcting cream
I recieved the sample size of this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. In short, I love it! The sample size I recieved had enough of the Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream for me to use twice daily for three... +
I recieved the sample size of this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. In short, I love it! The sample size I recieved had enough of the Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream for me to use twice daily for three mornings and four nights. I love the smoothness of the cream and that it absorbs nicely into the skin. After each use, I noticed my skin feeling soft and nourished. I appreciate that it only took a very small amount of cream to moisturize my entire face. I also liked that this cream is unscented, making it perfect for use during the day or at nighttime. I cannot say how well long term use of the product will improve the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles but the short term use did make my skin smoother, which seems to have helped. I gave this product a five star rating because after such a short time, I did see an improvement in my skin's appearance and hydration throughout the day. Overall, I would definitely recommend this product! -
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum
I recieved a sample of the Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum in exchange for my honest opinion. Simply, I have only positive things to say about this serum! It's creamier than other serums, yet light. It absorbs well and it... +
I recieved a sample of the Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum in exchange for my honest opinion. Simply, I have only positive things to say about this serum! It's creamier than other serums, yet light. It absorbs well and it takes only a very small amount to leave the skin feeling nourished and smooth all over the face. I used this serum for about two weeks in the morning and at night. Although my sample was small, I am thrilled to say that this wonderful serum did improve the overall look and feel of my skin. I have some fine lines on my forehead and those did seem a bit less prominent after regular use over a short time. I have no doubt that longer term use will lead to a more dramatic improvement in the look of fine lines and overall appearance of of the skin. I highly recommend this product! -
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