sparky_gal
Member Since: April 12, 2012Reviews
PADERNO Non-Stick Champagne Frypan, 31.5-cm
Well this frying pan is pretty amazing. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, it also works beautifully. The first thing I noticed was how light the pan was, even though it is a substantially size. We were planning for a quick lunch, so I decided... +
Well this frying pan is pretty amazing. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, it also works beautifully. The first thing I noticed was how light the pan was, even though it is a substantially size. We were planning for a quick lunch, so I decided to make eggs on this new frying pan. I found the PADERNO frypan to heat evenly and stay at a nice temperature. The eggs cooked absolutely perfectly, and had a wonderful taste and texture. We eat a lot of eggs, so I could really notice a difference in how they cooked in the PADERNO. This will definitely become my go-to frying pan. It has a good depth to it, so would be useful for many different foods. Thank you for letting me try this - I will now be spoiled to go back to my old frying pan! I also found the cleanup to be a pleasure - nothing was stuck on the pan, a quick soap and wipe and it was all clean. -
Aveeno® Stress Relief Body Scrub
I enjoyed trying Aveeno Stress Relief Body Scrub. A nice lavender scent. The scrub is a terrific exfoliator -- my skin feels very smooth and soft. I found that a little of the product went a long way, so that is helpful. I enjoyed using the product... +
I enjoyed trying Aveeno Stress Relief Body Scrub. A nice lavender scent. The scrub is a terrific exfoliator -- my skin feels very smooth and soft. I found that a little of the product went a long way, so that is helpful. I enjoyed using the product - not sure how calming/effecting at stress relief it was for me, but it was a pleasurable experience. I will continue to use this product. Thanks for introducing it to me! -
Hedbanz Lightspeed Game with Lights & Sounds
My daughter and I had fun playing the Hedbanz Lightspeed game. It doesn't have a lot of parts, so easy to set up. We found the rules to be a bit confusing - perhaps as we were just 2 players..maybe it works better with a larger number of players. We... +
My daughter and I had fun playing the Hedbanz Lightspeed game. It doesn't have a lot of parts, so easy to set up. We found the rules to be a bit confusing - perhaps as we were just 2 players..maybe it works better with a larger number of players. We altered the rules to what we thought, and had a great time playing, with some laughs. We found the headpiece to be uncomfortable. My daughter is young, so it was large, and although the adjuster piece had a lot of holes to tighten, it was difficult for me to get it to lock while on her head. Perhaps a velcro adjuster would be easier to use. For myself, the unit was hard and heavy and pushed into the top of my nose/forehead and did not feel good. We ended up not wearing it, and just sitting it in front of us as we played.
Overall we enjoyed this game, but only with some adjustments to the game play.
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Kinetic Sand Flowfetti Tube
My daughter, age 7 enjoys playing with kinectic sand. The Kinectic Sand Flowfetti Tube was a big hit for her. She enjoyed opening the package and tube. The sand was really packed in the tube, so required a bit of help to get it out. The sand was... +
My daughter, age 7 enjoys playing with kinectic sand. The Kinectic Sand Flowfetti Tube was a big hit for her. She enjoyed opening the package and tube. The sand was really packed in the tube, so required a bit of help to get it out. The sand was very soft and easy to play with/mold. We did find that the 2 colours merged and the yellow disappeared, leaving only a neon green colour. The included molds made great shapes, and we discovered later that the tops of the tube also could make shapes - they act like stampers. I found that the confetti did not stick very well into the sand, so have been finding confetti pieces all over the floor. Overall we are pleased with this toy. It has provided my daughter with fun play time, and allowed her to be creative. I would purchase this again, dependent on the price. I think it would be a great gift item as well. -
Chapman's Super Premium Plus Cold Brew Coffee
I am a fan of Chapman's ice cream products. I find them well priced and made with quality ingredients that taste great. I was able to try Chapman's Super Premium Plus Cold Brew Coffee for review. The packaging is attractive and looks like a high... +
I am a fan of Chapman's ice cream products. I find them well priced and made with quality ingredients that taste great. I was able to try Chapman's Super Premium Plus Cold Brew Coffee for review. The packaging is attractive and looks like a high quality product. Though the price is comparable to competitors, I found the price to be high for the container size.
At first glance, the ice cream looks appealing. Scooping it out is easy to do, and you can tell it will be a creamy product. The ice cream was so smooth, like none I have tried before, so that was enjoyable. The flavour of the coffee was nice, but not quite what I had expected. It was good, but not as special as I had hoped.
As the taste was not my favourite, and the price was higher than I'd like, I think I would be more likely to purchase a different Chapman's ice cream product in the future, and not re-purchase this one. For me, I just didn't get much benefit of the Premium product versus Chapman's regular line.
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Aveeno® Kids Sensitive Skin Face & Body Gel Cream
The Aveeno Kids Face & Body Gel Cream may well become my favourite hand moisturizer. We found it to absorb well, with no greasy feeling, and for hands to still feel hydrated, even after washing. My daughter's skin tends to be more sensitive and she... +
The Aveeno Kids Face & Body Gel Cream may well become my favourite hand moisturizer. We found it to absorb well, with no greasy feeling, and for hands to still feel hydrated, even after washing. My daughter's skin tends to be more sensitive and she didn't have any issues with the Aveeno products. We find them to be gentle yet effective. My daughter enjoyed using the Aveeno Kids Face & Body Gel Cream on her hands and arms and her face, and liked that she didn't feel any dryness afterwards. We will purchase this product again. -
Aveeno® Kids Sensitive Skin Face & Body Wash
My daughter liked the Aveeno Kids Face & Body Wash. The scent is pleasant and not too strong. We enjoy using a pump for bathing as it dispenses easily. We did not find the product to lather too much - if this product is meant more for babies or... +
My daughter liked the Aveeno Kids Face & Body Wash. The scent is pleasant and not too strong. We enjoy using a pump for bathing as it dispenses easily. We did not find the product to lather too much - if this product is meant more for babies or younger kids, that makes sense. Though we would have preferred more bubbles, we did find the product to be effective and my daughter felt very clean after using it. We also found it very easy to wash off, which was nice. My daughter also loved that the wash can be used on her face as well, without causing stinging to her eyes. -
HERSHEY’S S’mores Perfectly Toasted Game
We were excited to receive HERSHEY’S S’mores Perfectly Toasted Game to try and review. The box is appealing with lots of pictures. Most pieces of the game (marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers) are nice quality and very durable, but we were... +
We were excited to receive HERSHEY’S S’mores Perfectly Toasted Game to try and review. The box is appealing with lots of pictures. Most pieces of the game (marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers) are nice quality and very durable, but we were disappointed that the sticks are thinner paper and a bit too flexible - the kids bent them easily causing some damage to the piece. (That however, is not how the game intends to use the roasting stick, but of course kids play with pieces in different ways).
The instructions are attractive with lots of pictures. We did find the instructions to be a tad confusing on the first read, maybe due to all the information provided. After a couple read-throughs, the game is fairly simple.
This game is fun. I like the campfire in the centre and that it makes part of the game (moving the marshmallow pieces) more random. The game would move quicker with more players. With the minimal players (3), it can take longer to move marshmallow because of the campfire.
My 6-year old daughter enjoyed playing the game, especially making the S'Mores and pretending to eat them. This is a game we will play again.
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hello® fresh citrus deodorant with shea butter
Happy with my introduction to hello naturally friendly deodorant. I have been trying the fresh citrus scent, which I quite enjoy and I like that it leaves a long-lasting, pleasant scent on my skin. I feel dry and protected all day. I will continue... +
Happy with my introduction to hello naturally friendly deodorant. I have been trying the fresh citrus scent, which I quite enjoy and I like that it leaves a long-lasting, pleasant scent on my skin. I feel dry and protected all day.
I will continue to use this product, and would purchase again. However, I did not give a 5 star rating because the knob to lift the deodorant up and down has been difficult to use (hopefully the one I got is just a dud and this is not reflective of the packaging). Also I didn't find the deodorant to glide on so easily; it went on easier once I applied it and it warmed up a bit. It did leave a bit of chunks or product behind but not too much. Compared to another natural brand I have tried before, hello was much better in its effectiveness, fragrance and useability.
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Gabby's Dollhouse Paw-Tastic Pajama Party
We were very excited to receive the Gabby's Dollhouse Paw-Tastic Pajama Party play set. While overall we enjoyed the set, it is smaller than other sets, so not as many pieces to play with, which may not keep the child's interest for too long. This... +
We were very excited to receive the Gabby's Dollhouse Paw-Tastic Pajama Party play set. While overall we enjoyed the set, it is smaller than other sets, so not as many pieces to play with, which may not keep the child's interest for too long. This would be a good set in addition to other Gabby Dollhouse items to play with.
It was nice that you can move the head on Pandy Paws but nothing moved on Pillow Cat.
We quite enjoyed the swinging napping bed and the cute pajama outfits. We scanned the QR code to get a free item in the app. My daughter is really enjoying playing the games on the app. Super cute.
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