morencyc
Member Since: September 16, 2014Reviews
Spongellé Bulgarian Rose Limited Edition Buffer
Spongelle collaborated with FabFitFun to make this buffer that has scents of bulgarian rose, sweet mandarin and soft musk. I received this in my first Editor's Box from FabFitFun and it was one of the first things I tried. It made the whole box... +
Spongelle collaborated with FabFitFun to make this buffer that has scents of bulgarian rose, sweet mandarin and soft musk. I received this in my first Editor's Box from FabFitFun and it was one of the first things I tried. It made the whole box smell AMAZING! Rose is one of my favourite scents and having it as a body wash/buffer is fantastic. The price is a little high individually if you're purchasing it directly from their website rather than in the box, but it's just so divine. It takes a little while to get it to soften under the spray of a shower, but then it gently exfoliates and cleanses your skin. After just one use I've already seen a bit of a difference (I don't exfoliate too often but still). I like that this brand is cruelty free, vegan, paraben free, and good for all skin types.
The box says it is multi-use, but I'm unsure how many uses it will be as eventually there will be no more body wash left in the sponge. The website says 14+ uses and I think that is a safe number to guess.
I will definitely recommend this to friends and family and I am considering purchasing it from the website!
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NIVEA Q10 Firming Body Oil
I received the Nivea Q10 Firming Body Oil free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club #gotitfree I was really impressed with the range of Q10 products we received. The fragrance, quality and consistency of all three products was really... +
I received the Nivea Q10 Firming Body Oil free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club #gotitfree
I was really impressed with the range of Q10 products we received. The fragrance, quality and consistency of all three products was really divine! I can't pinpoint exactly what makes the scent so fantastic (possibly avocado and macadamia?), but it's a very clean and luxurious smell. Unfortunately I didn't see a huge difference on my stretchmarks despite using the oil twice a day for nearly two weeks. However, these are stretchmarks I've had since I was quite young so I am going to keep trying it to see if it lessens their appearance. It did follow through on its promise to soften, firm and hydrate my skin. I've been reading that you should begin to use anti-aging products as early as your late 20s, so I am trying to be proactive in keeping my skin hydrated.
I like that Nivea is an affordable drugstore brand and I will recommend this line of products to my friends and family. I may purchase again but as the size I received is quite large I'm not sure when that will be.
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PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
I received two PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter bars free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club #gotitfree I definitely prefer the peanut butter flavour to the lemon poppyseed, but I realized that the bad... +
I received two PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter bars free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club #gotitfree
I definitely prefer the peanut butter flavour to the lemon poppyseed, but I realized that the bad aftertaste is the artificial sweeteners they use instead of sugar. Keeping my sugar low is something that's important to me, so I do often use artificial sweeteners anyway, however, it really alters the taste in these bars. I prefer the texture of this chocolate peanut butter flavour as well because it has a sort of crunch similar to a rice krispie texture when you bite into it. The peanut butter flavour is not overpowering at all, in fact, it would be great to have it come through a little more. Again, I have to give it high marks for nutrition and value because it is fantastic that it includes 20g of protein! I will probably purchase these again and would recommend to friends and family looking for a post-workout boost!
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Charmed Aroma Coconut Vanilla
I love love love Charmed Aroma products! They all smell so divine and the surprise piece of jewellery inside is so exciting. I have bought the Coconut Vanilla candle twice for myself and once for my family because the scent is so great. The candles... +
I love love love Charmed Aroma products! They all smell so divine and the surprise piece of jewellery inside is so exciting. I have bought the Coconut Vanilla candle twice for myself and once for my family because the scent is so great. The candles also last a long time - sometimes the wait for the ring or jewellery can take weeks of occasional burning! The only thing I wish is that they were a bit more affordable as this range of candle is almost $30 and they have more expensive ones too. -
Tootsie Roll Pops
I've always been a fan of Tootsie Pops as a treat! My favourite flavour is the darker red raspberry one, but they're all great. I have seen them being sold in bunches of seven suckers at Dollarama and Shoppers Drug Mart for really reasonable prices... +
I've always been a fan of Tootsie Pops as a treat! My favourite flavour is the darker red raspberry one, but they're all great. I have seen them being sold in bunches of seven suckers at Dollarama and Shoppers Drug Mart for really reasonable prices (under $1!) so I've been buying them every now and again lately. Lots of great memories with these and the suckers that have gum in them as well. Wish the Tootsie brand would bring out new products because it seems they've just had the classic tootsie rolls and pops for as long as I can remember. I would recommend these to friends - but I think they know and love them already - and purchase again. -
Black Diamond Cheestrings
While there are now lots of other brands of cheese strings in the grocery store, Black Diamond Marble Cheesestrings have been my favourite since I was a kid. The other ones just don't seem to peel properly and you end up just eating it like a block... +
While there are now lots of other brands of cheese strings in the grocery store, Black Diamond Marble Cheesestrings have been my favourite since I was a kid. The other ones just don't seem to peel properly and you end up just eating it like a block of cheese! I also like the marble combination rather than just cheddar or mozzarella. You can generally find the larger 16 pack on sale at one of those grocery stores, and I would never pay full price as they are usually very expensive. -
Sweet Jesus - Ottawa
I first visited Sweet Jesus on the East Side of Toronto over a year ago and had wanted to try it for months. It didn't disappoint and I have been a loyal customer of the Sweet Jesus that opened in the Byward Market of Ottawa about a year ago. The... +
I first visited Sweet Jesus on the East Side of Toronto over a year ago and had wanted to try it for months. It didn't disappoint and I have been a loyal customer of the Sweet Jesus that opened in the Byward Market of Ottawa about a year ago.
The store itself is very small and narrow which makes it difficult/impossible to line up or get through the restaurant. The design of the shop front and inside is very attractive and bright. The staff are pleasant but it's generally very busy. There are often lines down the sidewalk to be served and there's a reason for it. My favourite order is a Krusty the Cone which is vanilla soft serve with three pieces of cotton candy with liquefied cotton candy poured on. It's a secret menu item at the Ottawa store, but they have plenty of unique and delicious creations available on their menu, and the offerings change every so often. They have ice creams with cookies, cereal, fruit, etc. with lots to choose from. They also started serving hot beverages in the winter. The ice creams come in size small or large, and you can choose between a cone and a cup. The small is around $6 and the large $8. I am constantly recommending this to friends and family and feel very strongly that everyone should experience it at least once!!
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Fiazza Fresh Fired
I recently moved back to Ottawa and saw that a new pizza restaurant had opened up in the Byward Market. Specializing in traditional thin crust Italian pizza made over a woodstone oven, your meal is ready in as little as 180 seconds! The pizzas are... +
I recently moved back to Ottawa and saw that a new pizza restaurant had opened up in the Byward Market. Specializing in traditional thin crust Italian pizza made over a woodstone oven, your meal is ready in as little as 180 seconds! The pizzas are cooked to perfection and you can customize completely or pick a pre-selected pizza order. The toppings are added to fresh dough right in front of you and then added to the woodstone oven. You can even take your pizza to go and it's ready faster than some fast food meals you'd get in other restaurants. I like to dine in and sit on their outdoor space to get some sun while I enjoy the delicious pizza!
The servers are all very pleasant and polite. You order and pay at the cash and choose a seat anywhere in the restaurant. When the pizza is ready, they bring it to you and you're all set for the rest of your meal. They have a selection of artisan drinks as well as fountain drinks and they are also fully licensed to serve alcohol. They have a few kinds of dessert but that's one area where they don't have as much to offer.
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PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed
I received two bars of PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Unfortunately, the taste of this flavour leaves a lot to be desired. You can't argue with the value of the 20g of... +
I received two bars of PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Unfortunately, the taste of this flavour leaves a lot to be desired. You can't argue with the value of the 20g of protein in each bar, but the bar itself has a very soft consistency and leaves a chalky taste in your mouth. I did notice that throughout the afternoon I had more energy, which is why I am still recommending it and rating it highly for nutrition and value. I am looking forward to trying the peanut butter flavour and any other flavours PowerBar will come out with. Eating things with lower sugar content is important to me, so it's possible I could get used to the consistency, feel, and after taste because of its nutritional value. I will recommend to friends and family, and will consider purchasing other flavours because there aren't many protein bars that come close to containing the whopping 20g that these do. I am interested to see what other people think because I normally love the lemon poppy seed flavour in loaves and muffins, but found the chalky texture a bit much to bear.
#gotitfree
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Tim Horton Vanilla Dip Donut
The Vanilla Dip Donut is another absolutely classic! They always knock it out of the park with this one. Over time, and depending on the season, they change the colours of sprinkles they use. I like that they use circular sprinkles rather than the... +
The Vanilla Dip Donut is another absolutely classic! They always knock it out of the park with this one. Over time, and depending on the season, they change the colours of sprinkles they use. I like that they use circular sprinkles rather than the larger rectangular ones, as those are more likely to fall off. While I like trying new donuts that Tim Hortons is featuring, I always go back to either the Vanilla Dip or Maple Dip. -
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