myguppy
Member Since: April 11, 2010Reviews
Oral-B Pulsonic Power Toothbrush
Amazing. Truly!! I love my teeth to be clean- truly clean- but it's hard to manage with such a small space in my mouth. Each Christmas I ask for a power toothbrush, as I feel they make it easier to clean my molars, but I always toss them before... +
Amazing. Truly!!
I love my teeth to be clean- truly clean- but it's hard to manage with such a small space in my mouth. Each Christmas I ask for a power toothbrush, as I feel they make it easier to clean my molars, but I always toss them before the batteries die. I get tired of bruising the inside of my mouth [trying to get the head back there], my nose tickling [vibrations], and my hands going numb [from the vibrations]. I *always* missed a certain spot too, and had to get in there with a tiny pointy toothbrush.
So, trying this toothbrush was a whole new experience. Each time I use it I'm amazed!! The head is small enough to fit back where I need it to without discomfort, and the cleaning is unreal... all of this without tickling my nose or making my fingers numb!! My teeth feel as clean as when I leave the dentist... each and every time I brush. My dentist will be thrilled!!
I have sensitive teeth and the normal setting has been just fine for me.
The only downside I've found is the low profile button: it's almost *too* low profile, and I have to actually look at the brush to turn it off. Oh, and the second setting drives me nuts once in awhile, when I just want to turn it off rather than turning it down.
But, the slimness of the brush, the charge-holding power [I had kept it plugged in constantly, but it's now been unplugged for over a week, used twice a day by me and at least once a day by my hubby who can't keep his hands off it, and it's still got tons of power. No need to recharge yet!], the cleaning ability, etc., have absolutely won me over. The timing feature is a good reminder too: I've found myself using it far more than I assumed I would- it seems to clean so fast that when I'm tired it'll suddenly buzz and I realise that I should really only be halfway through... and get back to cleaning!
Bottom line: If something happened to mine I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I'll be buying one for my kiddos as soon as they're old enough, and as soon as I stumble across new heads I'll be buying one for my hubby so he can stop using mine. He's hooked, and he thinks I don't know it ;)
Worth. every. penny.
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Aquafina Plus+ Vitamins 10 Cal
Hm. Well, in the beginning I was completely "under-wowed" by this! The natural sweetener had a bit of an odd aftertaste [similar ot artificial sweeteners- one reason why I avoid them] that took some getting used to... After about the third bottle... +
Hm. Well, in the beginning I was completely "under-wowed" by this! The natural sweetener had a bit of an odd aftertaste [similar ot artificial sweeteners- one reason why I avoid them] that took some getting used to...
After about the third bottle [which was refridgerated this time- a key thing to do for better flavour!] they were growing on me, and by the end of my 6th bottle, I was hoping I'd find another in my fridge ;) They were a great low calorie way of starving that sweet tooth without increasing my calorie intake by much.. and also increasing my water intake to help balance my exercise output!
All in all: a bit pricey, and not great when warm or just slightly cool... but I'd buy them again on sale and enjoy them!
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L'Oreal Paris Root Rescue
Easy to use overall, and after giving it a lot of time [with a fair number of resistant greys to cover I always give a ton of time], it worked well. I'd buy again! Compared to other products I found the application easier to spread [but I still... +
Easy to use overall, and after giving it a lot of time [with a fair number of resistant greys to cover I always give a ton of time], it worked well. I'd buy again! Compared to other products I found the application easier to spread [but I still felt the need to rub it in with my fingers, still no glopping]. -
Vim Cream Cleaner in Lemon Scent
I received a container of Vim Lemon Cleanser as part of the ChickAdvisor Review team; normally I use 'green' cleaners, but I was willing to give this one a try as I'd seen various advertisements portraying use cleaning shoes, etc. Short... +
I received a container of Vim Lemon Cleanser as part of the ChickAdvisor Review team; normally I use 'green' cleaners, but I was willing to give this one a try as I'd seen various advertisements portraying use cleaning shoes, etc.
Short story? I LOVE it.
Long story...
I tested this on our bathtub. Our daughter loves to paint the wall before her bath, so the 'ring' appears a lot sooner than in most households. It's a constant battle for me! One swipe was all this cleaner needed to cut through the grime. I was in an ambitious mood though, so the tub wasn't the end for me- it was the dreaded tile cleaning day. Ugh, I hate cleaning the tile and grout, as both are white and a HUGE hassle to keep clean- nothing but a TON of 'elbow grease' will get the dirt out. Well, that is until I got this Vim in the mail!
All it took to get my WHITE grout white again [normally I settle for 'clean looking' rather than it's original WHITE] was a few rubs with a splash of Vim and a microfibre cloth. Seriously. No more digging out the old toothbrush [and hustle to put it back before my toddler brushes her teeth with it!] and scrrrrubbbbing for an hour. I can't believe it! A quick rinse and my tub is sparkling.
I'm sold. You'll see me in the cleaning aisle in a few weeks buying another bottle :P
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Burt's Bees Citrus and Ginger Root Bodywash
This, while a tad bit more expensive than a 'conventional' [chemical] product, is INCREDIBLE! I love the refreshing smell to wake me up in the morning! I also found an unexpected use one day- my husband left our shampoo at the pool, and by... +
This, while a tad bit more expensive than a 'conventional' [chemical] product, is INCREDIBLE! I love the refreshing smell to wake me up in the morning!
I also found an unexpected use one day- my husband left our shampoo at the pool, and by the time I realised this was the only thing left in the shower. So, in desperation I used it. And it worked! My hair was soft, silky, all the grease was gone... and I chose to continue using it until the bottle was gone! It's now my 'go to' product for the gym- forget hauling extra bottles/bars around.. this cleans it all :)
Love it! Try it!
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Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm
Ugh. What a waste of money! I LOVE the original Burt's Bees lipbalm, but this one completely misses the mark- I don't know if they completely changed the base, but it doesn't soothe my lips like the original [they dry out while wearing!]... +
Ugh. What a waste of money! I LOVE the original Burt's Bees lipbalm, but this one completely misses the mark- I don't know if they completely changed the base, but it doesn't soothe my lips like the original [they dry out while wearing!] and the taste is HORRIBLE! The smell leaves something to be desired as well.
Eww. Get the original instead!
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Burt's Bees Pomegranate Moisturizing Lip Balm
Burt's Bees makes a wonderful ORIGINAL lipbalm, but they must have fallen and hit their heads when they developed this. It works... I guess. My lips seemed to dry out after using it, and the flavor/smell was gross. Not my cup of tea. I threw it... +
Burt's Bees makes a wonderful ORIGINAL lipbalm, but they must have fallen and hit their heads when they developed this.
It works... I guess. My lips seemed to dry out after using it, and the flavor/smell was gross. Not my cup of tea. I threw it out [what a waste!] after using it less than a week. I couldn't handle it!
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
I love this stuff!! I've purchased multiple tubes of this, and now keep it everywhere- purse, car, gym bag, craft room, bathroom, etc! The tiny tingle after applying is great, and it lasts forever. Can't live without it! Highly recommend!
I love this stuff!! I've purchased multiple tubes of this, and now keep it everywhere- purse, car, gym bag, craft room, bathroom, etc! The tiny tingle after applying is great, and it lasts forever. Can't live without it! Highly recommend! -
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara
Most natural mascaras, especially those without parabens, don't build well, add only color [no volume], and flake off within hours. I am THRILLED to report that this one is completely different- and it's made with organic ingredients... +
Most natural mascaras, especially those without parabens, don't build well, add only color [no volume], and flake off within hours. I am THRILLED to report that this one is completely different- and it's made with organic ingredients too!
When I used to use conventional products I was extremely picky with my mascara choices. My eyes were my best feature, and my eyelashes were long.. so I refused to settle for anything but the best. When I switched to natural makeup, this was my hardest switch. I am SO glad I finally found this mascara, as I am no longer compromising!
[best part about it- it washes off SO much easier than conventional... easier on the delicate eye skin!] Also great- Costco sells it in a 3 pack that is the same price as a single package in the pharmacy!
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