mrssimpson
Member Since: April 13, 2010Reviews
Febreze NOTICEables Dual Scented Pluggable Air Freshener in Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain
I received this as part of the Product Review Club and really liked it. I also tried the Gentle Lavender & Vanilla, but did not enjoy it. The Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain duo was a lot softer than the lavender and I enjoyed it a lot more. The... +
I received this as part of the Product Review Club and really liked it. I also tried the Gentle Lavender & Vanilla, but did not enjoy it. The Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain duo was a lot softer than the lavender and I enjoyed it a lot more.
The product plugs right into the wall and within minutes will fill a room with scent. I decided to really give it a try and made a meal that has a lot of lingering odors before I plugged in the product and it eliminated all the stinky leftover dinner odor within minutes. It's amazing how fast it fills the room with the scent.
I liked that it had a low/high switch so I could control how strong the scent was. The only downside is that it was still a little strong for my small space (approx. 700 square feet), even on the low setting. I would imagine that it would be awesome in a larger space.
My only advice is to use the scratch and sniff tab on the box before you buy - make sure you like the scent as it is quite strong.
I would like to see more scent options from them and would definitely give other scents a try!
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Febreze NOTICEables Dual Scented Pluggable Air Freshener Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla
I received the Febreze Noticeables Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla plug-in as part of the product review club. Unfortunately, I have mixed reviews about it. Thumbs up: It will fill your room with the scent literally within minutes of plugging it... +
I received the Febreze Noticeables Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla plug-in as part of the product review club. Unfortunately, I have mixed reviews about it.
Thumbs up: It will fill your room with the scent literally within minutes of plugging it in, and covers up ANY odor (I have a dog and had just finished cooking with onions, peppers and garlic and it completely eliminated all odors ridiculously fast). It has a high/low switch so you can adjust the potency of the scent which is pretty cool.
Thumbs down: I was NOT a fan of this scent, and almost made me feel nauseous, even when turned down to the low setting. However, scent is a completely subjective thing, so it may be an awesome scent for lots of other people. It has a handy scratch and sniff tab on the box so you can smell before you buy, so I would advise anyone to take a good sniff before purchase to ensure you like it!
I don't know if I would recommend this for small spaces - I had it plugged in to a room about 700 square feet and it was pretty overpowering, even on the low setting.
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Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara
I got the Falsies Mascara through the Product Review Club and was so excited to try it! The really great part about this mascara is the spoon-shaped brush - it lifts lashes up and out, which allows you to evenly coat each and every one of your... +
I got the Falsies Mascara through the Product Review Club and was so excited to try it!
The really great part about this mascara is the spoon-shaped brush - it lifts lashes up and out, which allows you to evenly coat each and every one of your lashes and even get the tiny lashes in the corners - all clump-free (as long as you take your time) :) All mascaras promise clump-free lashes, but this one actually delivers, even with a couple coats! I found that you needed to let it dry between coats to avoid clumps, but if you don't mind taking the time to let it dry, it's fantastic!
Downside? It didn't give the false-lash look as it advertises, but I don't think any mascara can compete with a full set of false lashes. It definitely separates and gives your lashes a nice fanned-out look. It definitely gives your lashes a lot of length and volume.
Only other downside of this mascara is that it isn't waterproof.
I used to buy Clinique mascara, but I think I will definitely start buying the Falsies mascara from now on - definitely easier on my wallet!
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Shannon Nicole Photography
Shannon is an up and coming photographer in the Durham Region, and not only are her prices very affordable, she is amazing to work with. I have hired Shannon a few times, most recently to do a family photoshoot. Shannon is so patient and easygoing... +
Shannon is an up and coming photographer in the Durham Region, and not only are her prices very affordable, she is amazing to work with. I have hired Shannon a few times, most recently to do a family photoshoot. Shannon is so patient and easygoing, she is a dream to work with. We spent a couple hours with her doing the family photo shoot, and she followed us around patiently in the forest, getting some great candid shots of all of us. She provided direction when we needed it but the best shots are the ones where she just caught us having fun!
The photos turned out amazing, and they look so natural! My sister has hired her to shoot her wedding in October, I can't wait to see all the pictures!
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Sophias Lingerie & Swimwear
To start off with, this store is not for the faint-hearted...it is not a cheap store, but as a girl with curves and a large bust, it is an absolute dream come true. As any girly girl with a DD (or bigger) chest will tell you, finding pretty bras in... +
To start off with, this store is not for the faint-hearted...it is not a cheap store, but as a girl with curves and a large bust, it is an absolute dream come true. As any girly girl with a DD (or bigger) chest will tell you, finding pretty bras in our sizes is no easy feat...Sophia's is an oasis of beautiful bras in ALL sizes! I have been there multiple times and the staff is wonderful - I thought I was wearing the right size bra until I went in there, and was re-fitted and provided with plenty of beautiful bras that provide great support. It's not a place for super shy gals, the saleswomen all know what they're doing and will come right in the change room when you have different bras on to ensure they fit right in all areas! A little uncomfortable at first, but those women all know what they're doing! Many of the bras are imports and are hard to find other places, but for me it's well worth the hefty price tag (the bras I have bought range from $50-150). They will find bras that suit any specification (thin straps, smooth t-shirt bras, lacy demi cups, etc).
I also bought my wedding lingerie there - I pulled all my own things to try and one of the younger saleswomen took one look at the lingerie I had pulled, walked to a different rack, pulled out another piece and said "You can try all those, but you'll go home with this one." A tad obnoxious? Yes. Was she right? Absolutely.
The women in the store may be a tad in your face, but they know what they're doing.
If you're ready to make the price commitment for a great bra, this is the place to go :)
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Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Frozen Dessert
I got the chance to sample the ice cream for free through the Product Review Club, and it happened to be on sale for $3.99 when I picked mine up (regular $7.99), so along with my Straberries and Cream ice cream, I picked up the chocolate for my... +
I got the chance to sample the ice cream for free through the Product Review Club, and it happened to be on sale for $3.99 when I picked mine up (regular $7.99), so along with my Straberries and Cream ice cream, I picked up the chocolate for my husband (and for me to taste!).
I had my doubts about a low-fat ice cream, but Breyers did not disappoint! The ice cream was surprisingly creamy and DID NOT taste fat-free at all! Even the strawberry swirled in the vanilla was surprisingly fresh tasting, and weren't too sugary like many strawberry desserts are. It was definitely creamier than ANY low-fat ice cream I've ever had - even better than some regular ice creams I've tasted! The chocolate didn't disappoint either - creamy and super chocolatey! I will definitely be recommending this to my friends, and will be going back to try the novelty items that are offered in the line as well!
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C.O. Bigelow Ultra Mentha Lip Shine
I have the clear and one of the coloured lip shines and they're great. Bonus - with the mint scent, it gives you fresh breath in a pinch! It can be a bit sticky at times, but I still love it. The colours are fantastic, and if you don't want... +
I have the clear and one of the coloured lip shines and they're great. Bonus - with the mint scent, it gives you fresh breath in a pinch! It can be a bit sticky at times, but I still love it. The colours are fantastic, and if you don't want colour, the clear is a good option as well! -
Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics
Love love love these elastics! They are thick enough to hold all my hair tight, and with no metal, that means no snarls or snag when I pull them out of my hair. They're cheap enough that I keep them scattered all over my house, in my car, and in... +
Love love love these elastics! They are thick enough to hold all my hair tight, and with no metal, that means no snarls or snag when I pull them out of my hair. They're cheap enough that I keep them scattered all over my house, in my car, and in all my different bags. -
CHI Ceramic Flat Hairstyling Iron
As a girl with very unruly hair, the Chi Straightener is my saving grace (I just bought my second one). I bought a special edition one that came with a heat-proof travel bag, which is amazing, I can unplug and go without worrying about how hot it... +
As a girl with very unruly hair, the Chi Straightener is my saving grace (I just bought my second one). I bought a special edition one that came with a heat-proof travel bag, which is amazing, I can unplug and go without worrying about how hot it is.
The straightener quickly works out all my waves and curls with only one or two swipes and makes my hair super shiny.
Only two cons when compared to other straighteners is that it does not have a heat setting and it does not have an automatic shut off in case you leave it on.
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La Roche-Posay Physiological Cleansing Scrub
I bought a few things from La Roche Posay (a cleanser, the scrub and a moisturizer) and I love them all, especially the scrub. The beads in the gel are very fine, so they don't irritate my skin, and I LOVE the smell - not too smelly, just a... +
I bought a few things from La Roche Posay (a cleanser, the scrub and a moisturizer) and I love them all, especially the scrub. The beads in the gel are very fine, so they don't irritate my skin, and I LOVE the smell - not too smelly, just a light 'fresh' smell! I use it 3x week and it keeps my skin glowing and fresh!
It is not rough on your skin and actually takes your makeup off with minimal scrubbing. It also moisturizers your skin, and your face feels smooth and clean immediately.
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