Simgirl13
Member Since: February 6, 2016Reviews
Vileda Scrunge Multi-Use Scrub Sponge
When I first tried the Vileda scrunge I thought perfect a scrubby and a sponge. We have 3 kids living at home with my hubby and I so we have a lot of dishes despite the dishwasher. Week one scrubbed the dishes, the counter, the glass top stove. All... +
When I first tried the Vileda scrunge I thought perfect a scrubby and a sponge.
We have 3 kids living at home with my hubby and I so we have a lot of dishes despite the dishwasher. Week one scrubbed the dishes, the counter, the glass top stove. All worked. We were happy with all of it. I absolutely would have bought this again. Effectiveness stats would be higher this week. Enter week two- it’s canada , spring and a pop up week of 22° plus weather; well it turns out this scrunge was the smell we have been hunting for for three days. Yes we rinse out our cloths and sponges. Yes we have been cleaning for our own family in our own home for 22 years. We know how to use a scrubby pad. We know how to use a sponge.
This scrunge is extremely smelly. We always rinse. We have even washed (laundry).
This is 100% not for us if you can’t get the smell out. So it’s a several time use sponge with a scrubby on the back.....
Not at all different than if you purchased a less expensive version; especially because you have to throw it out.
Maybe we got a lemon(poorly
Built version) set? Maybe we should have used them in the cooler weather. None the less moms of 4 (or parents of any) have zero time to play the game “what that smell in the kitchen”
#gotitfree
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Knorr Selects Sweet Corn Mac & Cheese with Volanti Pasta
I was able to try the #knorr selects Sweet Corn Mac and Cheese with Volanti Pasta for free thanks to Family rated club. When I buy a side dish to make for dinner I would have probably passed up one that is called Sweet Corn Mac and cheese. I loved... +
I was able to try the #knorr selects Sweet Corn Mac and Cheese with Volanti Pasta for free thanks to Family rated club.
When I buy a side dish to make for dinner I would have probably passed up one that is called Sweet Corn Mac and cheese. I loved that it had Volanti pasta, so I thought I would make it and see what the family thought. Because this didn’t look like actual Mac and cheese the kids said nothing about a comparison. That is a good thing. I think they ate it because of the different noodles but they were unsure of the corn flavour. I didn’t mind the flavour, but when I make it again I may add more things to it. More veggie, spinach- maybe even use a soup base and make this into a soup.or make it into a cold summer pasta salad. I was happy to get the chance to try this one because I don’t think I would have given it a chance just looking at it on the shelf.
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Knorr Selects Spinach Florentine with Penne Pasta
I really enjoyed the Knorr Spinach Florentine with oenne pasta. Gluten free pasta is hard to find, I mean if you are looking for some that tastes like pasta with a similar texture of pasta. This pasta was still a little firm but it wasn’t gummy... +
I really enjoyed the Knorr Spinach Florentine with oenne pasta. Gluten free pasta is hard to find, I mean if you are looking for some that tastes like pasta with a similar texture of pasta. This pasta was still a little firm but it wasn’t gummy and the flavour was good. Pleasantly surprised.
I was able to try this #knorr selects pasta for free thanks to chick advisor and family rated
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Knorr One Skillet Meals in Moroccan Chicken with Barley
When I saw the Knorr “one skillet meals” I was thrilled, anything that could make meal time smoother and with less clean up that’s a win for me. However I must have a different option of what a “one skillet meal” is. I was thinking yes... +
When I saw the Knorr “one skillet meals” I was thrilled, anything that could make meal time smoother and with less clean up that’s a win for me.
However I must have a different option of what a “one skillet meal” is. I was thinking yes you cook everything in one skillet. But I also assumed the package was more of a meal. Not the small print in the bottom corner “meal starter”. This package was one item, then you buy the other 5 plus items and add them to the skillet. No time saved for me.
I was able to try the Knorr One Skillet meals- Moroccan Chicken with Barley for free thanks to chick advisor and family rated club. #knorr
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Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
The Nude by Nature primer comes in a very small squeeze tube. It has no scent (that was a plus) and not colour, it blends out very well. So yes I have those positive things to say but I still don’t believe it works well for me. I have very dry... +
The Nude by Nature primer comes in a very small squeeze tube. It has no scent (that was a plus) and not colour, it blends out very well.
So yes I have those positive things to say but I still don’t believe it works well for me. I have very dry skin. This was not for me. But for someone with normal skin I bet they would love it.
I would love a moisturizing version of this. Or maybe trying it in the summer would help.
I was able to try the perfecting primer from Nude by Nature for free thanks to Chickadvisor #gotitfree
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Nude by Nature Radiant Loose Powder Foundation
I have dry skin. Canadian Winters make my skin extra dry. Horribly dry. So my review is on how this works on very dry skin. I tried the lightest cool colour in the radiant loose powder foundation. I am very pale. I tried N2 Classic Beige. The colour... +
I have dry skin. Canadian Winters make my skin extra dry. Horribly dry. So my review is on how this works on very dry skin.
I tried the lightest cool colour in the radiant loose powder foundation. I am very pale. I tried N2 Classic Beige. The colour I think wasn’t bad. It would wasn’t yellow or orange. I could have added more if I had a tan or to cover my freckles. My problem is that this foundation was not at all a good fit for my very dry skin. I tried several moisturizers, several weeks, and it just didn’t work. This foundation just sat on my skin and stuck to it like a mask. A powder mask. It wasn’t pretty.
Maybe in the summer this will be different. But in the winter....no, not for me.
I was able to try the Radiant Loose Powder Foundation from Nude by Nature for free thanks to Chickadvisor #gotitfree.
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Nude by Nature Mineral Brush 11
When the mineral brush 11 arrived it was packaged nicely in its own plastic tube. Cute....... I opened it and was surprised how horribly it smelt like paint. I looked it over several times and can’t tell where it’s painted and why it would smell... +
When the mineral brush 11 arrived it was packaged nicely in its own plastic tube. Cute....... I opened it and was surprised how horribly it smelt like paint. I looked it over several times and can’t tell where it’s painted and why it would smell like that.
I left it out for a couple day. The smell went away, the brush is actually very very nice. It is dense and soft. It surprised me how much I like it. I use this brush for blush.
When I first saw I was getting to test out the mineral brush 11 from Nude by Nature my first thought was okay google it. Check the website. Neither option had anything that referenced what the mineral brush 11 was. It wasn’t in any “brush” section, so I am assuming it went with the radiant loose powder. Whoever if I wanted to just order this brush I am not sure how I would do that.
I was able to try the Mineral brush 11 thanks to Chickadvisor #gotitfree
Brand Response:
Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased to hear that you tried the brush and have had great results with it! You can purchase the Mineral Brush on our website nudebynature.ca . We have passed the feedback regarding the scent you’ve experienced to our development team. Our manufacturing sites operate under stringent ISO compliance regulations, and are closely monitored and audited to ensure they continue to operate at the highest standard within the industry. Please be assured materials used comply with strict global safety standards. You can contact us directly if you have any further questions or require assistance [email protected].
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AVEENO® Eczema Care Itch Relief Balm, Fragrance Free
I was able to try the Aveeno Eczema Care for free to review from ChickAdvisor. I love getting to try new things but I will always be honest about my personal thoughts and experiences. - No on to the review- The container you get of this product is... +
I was able to try the Aveeno Eczema Care for free to review from ChickAdvisor. I love getting to try new things but I will always be honest about my personal thoughts and experiences. - No on to the review-
The container you get of this product is very large, a great value that way. I would perhaps prefer a tube only because sensitive skin already has more risk of being reactive to germs. But we just made sure to use a qtip to scoop the product out.
My first goal with this product was eczema, I have eczema on my face. I read and hunted for information looking to see if this was good for the face or if there was maybe a separate option. I found nothing, but I didn't find anything that said I shouldn't use it on my face. So I did. It is very greasy, very much like Vaseline. However it is very soothing on my so dry cheeks. So I would say yes it works, but I could only use it at night, not under make up or anything. My son has eczema on his upper arms and it works great on that! The scent is so minimal that he didn't even mention it.
My second goal was to find something for my daughters "I am the slime making queen" hands. She loves to make slime but all the products have done a number on her hand, they are truly scaly looking. despite her pain and complaints apparently giving up the slime isn't a option in her eyes. So as a compromise I made her use this every night at bed for two weeks. She did complain about it being greasy (heaven forbid she has to wait to swipe her phone or type on her ipad for the 15 or so minutes to let this work its was into her skin), but she didn't mention a scent, which she tends to complain about in some other items and ultimately her hands are on the mend. She will continue to use it and over time she has figured out the amount to use that absorbs a little faster. I would repurchase this item 1000 times if it helps her and keeps her happy.
For my face..... I may look for something less greasy. I have very dry skin so this would be really really greasy on oily skin. Maybe they do make a face product and I just haven't found it yet.
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Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
I was able to try the Premier protein Vanilla Shake for Free thanks to Chickadvisor and Premier Protein! I am not a huge fan of vanilla flavoured protein shakes (not my first flavour of choice), whoever this one didn't taste bad, it was smooth in... +
I was able to try the Premier protein Vanilla Shake for Free thanks to Chickadvisor and Premier Protein!
I am not a huge fan of vanilla flavoured protein shakes (not my first flavour of choice), whoever this one didn't taste bad, it was smooth in texture, but I don't love feeling like I need to add something to give it a more preferred flavour. I guess for me I want my vanilla to taste like cake!
I do appreciate that their are 24 vitamins and minerals in the shake yet doesn't taste like it has that in it.
However the issues I had with this shake was the packaging.
Because this shake was vanilla I thought I would freeze it, because frozen shakes are even better that cold ones. But these containers are paper (yes good for recycling so this is why I am on the fence about it) so when you freeze a paper style drinking box the box starts to deteriorate as it thaws. Now it certainly freezes well and was tasty when I was able to thaw it enough to get it out of a straw, but by the end the container was leaking from the container "sweating" as well as the shake coming out because he container was getting holes in the seams.
I did find this with the chocolate ones as well. So it's the packaging not the flavour that has this issue.
If I were to try these again as frozen I would probably pour it into a shaker cup a head of time and then freeze it. That way I don't look and sound like a 10 year old trying to drink out of a frozen drinking box in school while it perspires all over my desk and papers! (I do wish I took a picture of this) Lesson learned.
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Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
I was lucky enough to get to try the Premier protein Chocolate Shake for Free thanks to ChickAdvisor and Premier Protein! I was very pleasantly surprised by the texture of this protein shake.... why?? Because it was so smooth! There was no gritty... +
I was lucky enough to get to try the Premier protein Chocolate Shake for Free thanks to ChickAdvisor and Premier Protein!
I was very pleasantly surprised by the texture of this protein shake.... why?? Because it was so smooth! There was no gritty feel, there wasn't that taste you can sometimes get when mixing your own shakes that it wasn't blended properly.
I didn't mix anything with the chocolate protein and that's the way I preferred it and that's the way I will continue to drink them in the future.
I love that their are 24 vitamins and minerals in the shake but that it certainly doesn't taste like that. It taste like chocolate milk with a bit of a thicker consistency. 160 calories and only 1 gram of sugar.
This one is a keeper for me!!
The minus one star is for the packaging but I will address that in my vanilla review!
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