traceymconley
Member Since: February 28, 2017Reviews
Dawn Escapes Dish Soap
Dawn makes the best dish soap in my opinion. There's a reason their commercials show it being used to clean oil off of wild animals, it really does cut through grease and leave everything squeaky clean! Dawn lathers up nicely so you never have to... +
Dawn makes the best dish soap in my opinion. There's a reason their commercials show it being used to clean oil off of wild animals, it really does cut through grease and leave everything squeaky clean! Dawn lathers up nicely so you never have to use too much to get your dishes clean.
I love the scents this is available in as well, my favourites are cherry blossom and Mediterranean Lavender (the Lavender is my absolute favourite!) Who knew doing dishes could be relaxing too?
I will definitely use this product again both for it's effectiveness and the scent I love.
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Garnier Olia No Ammonia Oil Powered Hair Colour
I used to use this product quite frequently but had been using the Schwarzkopf Keratin Colour. I wanted to go a little lighter and Garner Olia had a colour I liked so I tried it again. First, this is easily the best smelling, most mild hair... +
I used to use this product quite frequently but had been using the Schwarzkopf Keratin Colour. I wanted to go a little lighter and Garner Olia had a colour I liked so I tried it again.
First, this is easily the best smelling, most mild hair colour product I have ever used. There is none of that harsh smell that many hair dyes have, in fact this actually smelled nice. I did buy 2 boxes because my hair is long and somewhat thick. It definitely took two boxes to cover my hair properly, I'd guess anyone with hair longer than shoulder length is going to want to go with two boxes of colour.
I do have some grey coming in at my roots and unfortunately, even though it says it is good for grey, it didn't seem to cover it well. I've been getting some greys since I was in my mid-20's, this product has worked in the past, I'm not sure what might have changed.
It did keep my hair in good condition and the results are shiny and smooth, there is just that little bit of grey still peeking out that I will have to deal with. If you don't have any greys to contend with and your hair is in decent condition I think you'll be happy with the results. i would be willing to give this product another go in the future though.
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G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix Popcorn
This stuff is AMAZING! I had seen this product off and on for quite a while and for some reason was under the impression it would be horrible. I was SO wrong! When we finally decided to try it I realized this easily takes a place with my... +
This stuff is AMAZING!
I had seen this product off and on for quite a while and for some reason was under the impression it would be horrible. I was SO wrong! When we finally decided to try it I realized this easily takes a place with my favourite snack foods.
A combination of caramel corn and cheddar corn, this brand has the flavours just right. The caramel corn is the right amount of sweetness and the pieces are coated well. The cheddar part is quite cheesy and an unexpectedly delicious, salty companion to the caramel. The two together are that perfect sweet/salty hit!
Make sure you give the bag a good shake before opening; I've found the caramel pieces are heavier than the cheese so they tend to settle at the bottom of the bag. Also, if you don't finish the bag in one sitting (it's hard not to!) make sure you close it up well as it does go stale fairly quickly otherwise which ruins it.
You can get large bags at Costco, we generally buy a regular bag at the Real Canadian Superstore when we feel like some.
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PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
I tried these PowerBars free courtesy of Chick Advisor in two flavours, Lemon Poppy Seed and Chocolate Peanut Butter. I actually liked the Chocolate Peanut Butter so much more than the lemon! These bars have a nice, smooth texture that suits this... +
I tried these PowerBars free courtesy of Chick Advisor in two flavours, Lemon Poppy Seed and Chocolate Peanut Butter. I actually liked the Chocolate Peanut Butter so much more than the lemon!
These bars have a nice, smooth texture that suits this flavour much more than the lemon to me. The flavour on these is nice too; not overly sweet and with none of that phony peanut butter flavour that so many products seem to have. it was just a nice balance of chocolate and peanut butter that made it easy to eat and super satisfying.
Each bar comes in at 200 calories so I definitely view these as something to use for a boost after a workout, I'm going to use them that way rather than as a morning or afternoon snack where I'd prefer something lower calorie. The protein content in these are great though and sure to keep you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal.
Of the two flavours I tried, these are the ones I will likely buy again as I thought they were such a yummy flavour and really hit the spot!
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PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed
I received Lemon Poppy Seed and Chocolate Peanut Butter bars free from Chick Advisor to review. I tried the Lemon Poppy Seed first. They look really nice and I had high hopes, especially as I LOVE lemon. Unfortunately I thought the texture was... +
I received Lemon Poppy Seed and Chocolate Peanut Butter bars free from Chick Advisor to review. I tried the Lemon Poppy Seed first.
They look really nice and I had high hopes, especially as I LOVE lemon. Unfortunately I thought the texture was kind of awful. Much softer than I expected and kind of grainy. Maybe it was meant to mimic lemon cake? I also found these much too sweet tasting even with the reduced sugar. Turns out these have sucralose in them which in my opinion also leaves a fairly strange aftertaste. I really wanted to like these but I just didn't.
If you like things that are really sweet you will probably enjoy these more than I did. They are definitely designed for someone who is active at 200 calories per bar. I'm sure they are a great choice for someone who can handle the texture and the sweetness. These are gluten-free which might be a big plus for some people.
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PC Plus Smart Rewards Card
I absolutely love the PC Plus Smart Rewards Program! You can obtain a free points card at any Loblaws associated store (Real Canadian Superstore, Fortino's, No Frills, Zehrs for example) or by signing up online and setting up and using the PC Plus... +
I absolutely love the PC Plus Smart Rewards Program! You can obtain a free points card at any Loblaws associated store (Real Canadian Superstore, Fortino's, No Frills, Zehrs for example) or by signing up online and setting up and using the PC Plus points app (using this app also gives you extra point collecting opportunities!).
Every time you shop you will notice different items in the store that are worth some number of points with purchase (in addition to the app exclusive items based on your shopping history.) Once you reach 20,000 points you can either redeem for $20 worth of product or continue collecting to the next redemption level. You can also save up to 3 offers to be used the following week if you won't use them right away (this feature is in the app only)
The program is great! Since we signed up a couple of years ago we have redeemed for $510 worth of free groceries! You can also collect and redeem points on Joe Fresh and household items in the store.
You want to make sure you load your special offers onto your card via the app each week as often there are amazing point offers sent to you that way. This is absolutely one of the best loyalty programs out there and the only one I consistently use.
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NIVEA Q10 Firming Body Lotion
I received this product to try free from Chick Advisor along with the Body Oil and Hand Cream. It's a great part of the Nivea Q10 line! As with the other products, this lotion also has that lovely, light Nivea scent. I found the lotion to be a... +
I received this product to try free from Chick Advisor along with the Body Oil and Hand Cream. It's a great part of the Nivea Q10 line!
As with the other products, this lotion also has that lovely, light Nivea scent. I found the lotion to be a decently rich product that goes on smoothly and absorbs nicely with no sticky residue or tacky feel like some lotions can leave behind. It definitely makes skin feel instantly moisturized and renewed.
I'm not sure about the firming qualities quite yet as I'm only in my first week of using this product and as with the other products it says it takes about 2 weeks minimum to notice any firming and tightening results. In the meantime, it is a great product for daily moisturizing and has become a part of my regular skin care routine. I do prefer using this one in the morning and the oil after bathing in the evening as I find the oil is the preferable product to use on slightly damp skin.
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Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Crème in Orange Blossom
I purchased this product after not qualifying for the Chick Advisor review because I was curious to see what it was like! I had a little trouble finding this product, I finally found it at the Rexall drug store here, they only had the Orange... +
I purchased this product after not qualifying for the Chick Advisor review because I was curious to see what it was like! I had a little trouble finding this product, I finally found it at the Rexall drug store here, they only had the Orange Blossom scent so that's the one I tried.
It's a nice, rich cream with a pleasant sort of delicately citrus floral scent. It lathers nicely enough and you don't seem to need to use too much. I sometimes use shower washes as bubble bath, this one works OK but I didn't find the scent particularly long-lasting when I used it this way. I can't complain about that though as it's designed to be used in the shower.
I didn't notice any super moisturizing happening with this one but it's definitely a nice enough product. I do think it is a bit expensive though compared to some other products you can get. The packaging is quite nice. I am interested in trying the Lavender scent if I can find it.
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Froot Loops Birthday Cake
I wish I could say I wasn't into the sugary cereals but sometimes I can't help myself! Froot Loops remind me of being a kid and not being allowed to eat sugary cereals, so every once in a while I buy some for myself as an adult! This flavour is a... +
I wish I could say I wasn't into the sugary cereals but sometimes I can't help myself! Froot Loops remind me of being a kid and not being allowed to eat sugary cereals, so every once in a while I buy some for myself as an adult!
This flavour is a special edition created for Canada's 150 birthday and so has a birthday cake flavour. In my opinion it really does have the flavour of a vanilla cake! This version of Froot Loops isn't as sweet as the regular ones. I'm sure everyone knows these aren't exactly healthy and don't have any particular nutritional value but they are an undeniably yummy special treat every once in a while!
They do flavour the milk with a slight vanilla cake flavour (and a pink tinge) for those who like to drink their cereal milk after eating.
They are a limited edition product so try them now if you're curious and like a junky cereal every now and then!
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NIVEA Q10 Firming Body Oil
I'm loving this Nivea Q10 Firming Body Oil! I received this product free from Chick Advisor and I am so glad I did! This oil is a dream to apply; it goes on so smoothly and absorbs very quickly without leaving any greasiness behind. It seems to... +
I'm loving this Nivea Q10 Firming Body Oil!
I received this product free from Chick Advisor and I am so glad I did! This oil is a dream to apply; it goes on so smoothly and absorbs very quickly without leaving any greasiness behind. It seems to leave my skin with a lovely sheen, like a healthy glow that is just great for summer! It also has that wonderful, light floral scent that is the calling card of this Nivea line. I LOVE that this product contains avocado oil (in addition to cottonseed and macadamia oils).
I don't think I've been using this product long enough to give an honest opinion on it's firming and skin tone evening qualities but I have been using this nightly and would recommend it for it's moisturizing qualities alone. It's a great finishing touch after a shower or bath. It's recommended for all skin types and even though it's an oil, because it doesn't go on super greasy I'm sure it really would work for many types of skin.
I plan to come back and update my review once a few weeks have passed and I have a better idea about the firming part of this product. In the meantime, I'm going to keep using and enjoying this as part of my nightly beauty routine.
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