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Essie Nail Polish
I'm a fan! Great colors and easy to apply. The consistency is pretty even and I find it looks good/true to color after 2 coats. Some of the pale colors like Ballet Slippers and Mademoiselle are a little streaky, but the darker colors are... +
I'm a fan!
Great colors and easy to apply. The consistency is pretty even and I find it looks good/true to color after 2 coats. Some of the pale colors like Ballet Slippers and Mademoiselle are a little streaky, but the darker colors are great.
Chipping is average for nail polish and can be minimized with a good top coat.
Essie is still one of my go-to polish brands.
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Colgate Total Toothpaste
This is one if our household staples! It's reasonably priced and I like that it comes in 2 sizes. We've been using this for years. Although we have used Crest's various formulations and other Colgate versions when on sale, we do prefer Colgate... +
This is one if our household staples!
It's reasonably priced and I like that it comes in 2 sizes.
We've been using this for years. Although we have used Crest's various formulations and other Colgate versions when on sale, we do prefer Colgate Total. The flavors are great, and it consistently has a smooth texture and nice taste. There is minimal separation which sometimes occurs with other brands. Cleans well and no cavities in our home :)
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Asics Running Shoes
Asics are super classic. Again, it's impossible to review an entire brand of running shoes since there's so many of them to choose from depending on your feet. The only series I've used from Asics is the 2100 series - this one is a mid-range shoe... +
Asics are super classic. Again, it's impossible to review an entire brand of running shoes since there's so many of them to choose from depending on your feet.
The only series I've used from Asics is the 2100 series - this one is a mid-range shoe for overpronators. I've used the 2150, 2160, and 2170 series. For me, they all had the same issue of intermittent blisters under my arch. They're also a little heavy. I think they're worthwhile trying since it's consistently one of the more popular running shoes, but I prefer other brands now both for style, weight and function.
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Nike Running Shoe for Woman
Bizarre - whoever started this must not be a runner... Nike has a ton of shoe models so it's impossible to write a universal review for all their shoes! That being said, I'll post my reviews of 2 of their lines: - Nike Lunarglide series - the 3... +
Bizarre - whoever started this must not be a runner... Nike has a ton of shoe models so it's impossible to write a universal review for all their shoes!
That being said, I'll post my reviews of 2 of their lines:
- Nike Lunarglide series - the 3 series was terrible in my opinion, but thankfully improved when they created the 4 series in 2012 and now the 5 series. The 4 and the 5 are really similar in my opinion. Great for mild overpronators. Nice cushioning, but still very light and the design holds your foot well. Great color combos as well... I've bought a couple of pairs this past year and they make up part of my regular running rotation.
- Nike Free Run series - this line has really expanded and they now include some variations on stability based on the number (e.g. 3.0, 4.0, 5.0)... this line is one of the original "barefoot like" rides. I can't use these for normal running, but I do like them for casual walking. Again, super fun colors and good weekend wear.
Hubby has used one of their top end running shoes, the Flyknit Lunar 1. It's super striking and I love the woven design. It's one of his favorites.
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Cadbury Mini Eggs
For inexpensive chocolate, Cadbury mini eggs rock! I'm super happy that they sell them year round now... although other brands have tried to copy the Cadbury ones (like Hershey's eggies), the other brands are nowhere as good. These have the... +
For inexpensive chocolate, Cadbury mini eggs rock!
I'm super happy that they sell them year round now... although other brands have tried to copy the Cadbury ones (like Hershey's eggies), the other brands are nowhere as good. These have the perfect amount of crunch for the candy shell, and the chocolate inside is super delicious. Absolutely love these! I try to save them still for an Easter treat, but I will admit that I have bought the occasional bag off season.
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Winners
Winners... some pros, lots of cons. Pros: - Discounted merchandise - Great for home decor, kitchen stuff (not great if you need to match existing items, but fun for random doodads), bedding Cons: - Messy! - Items often not in great condition -... +
Winners... some pros, lots of cons.
Pros:
- Discounted merchandise
- Great for home decor, kitchen stuff (not great if you need to match existing items, but fun for random doodads), bedding
Cons:
- Messy!
- Items often not in great condition - small holes, stretched, slightly dirty
I used to come here more often when I was a broke student, but honestly now, I mainly will stop in to look at linens and the kitchen section, but I haven't bought clothes here in years. Would be a "partially recommended" for me.
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Crest Glide Dental Floss
Crest's Glide is an awesome dental floss. It's very comfortable to use, slides in easily between the teeth and does not cut into the gums. I occasionally get some shredding issues with some types of floss, but I found this one very good for that... +
Crest's Glide is an awesome dental floss. It's very comfortable to use, slides in easily between the teeth and does not cut into the gums. I occasionally get some shredding issues with some types of floss, but I found this one very good for that issue.
The only downside is that it's a bit pricey, but it does work well.
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Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
Sensodyne ProNamel is awesome for sensitive teeth! I just finished my first tube of it and I've noticed a big difference particularly with super sugary foods or with cold foods like ice cream... huge improvement! I had always thought it was a bit... +
Sensodyne ProNamel is awesome for sensitive teeth! I just finished my first tube of it and I've noticed a big difference particularly with super sugary foods or with cold foods like ice cream... huge improvement! I had always thought it was a bit pricey, but it does work well and I would definitely recommend this product for that purpose.
However, the taste and consistency isn't that good. My husband thought it was really gross (the mint flavor is quite weak) and the texture is a little thinner than most standard toothpastes that we use. I didn't think it was as bad as he did, but it's worse than average in those areas.
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Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
I've bought Colgate Optic White a few times since it's had a few good coupons published so the cost ended up being quite inexpensive! That being said, I found it worked quite similarly to the other toothpastes from Crest and Colgate that I normally... +
I've bought Colgate Optic White a few times since it's had a few good coupons published so the cost ended up being quite inexpensive!
That being said, I found it worked quite similarly to the other toothpastes from Crest and Colgate that I normally use. I honestly didn't notice any difference in the color of my teeth even with regular use.
The taste and texture was fine, and I didn't experience any of the burning mentioned in other reviews.
For me, it's an average toothpaste. I would buy it again on sale, but not at the premium regular price.
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Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths
The environmental part of me feels that these are somewhat wasteful... but that being said, I think they have a role in some settings. I've previously used a similar product while camping and I can totally see myself buying this for that purpose... +
The environmental part of me feels that these are somewhat wasteful... but that being said, I think they have a role in some settings. I've previously used a similar product while camping and I can totally see myself buying this for that purpose. There's a light scent (shouldn't be offensive) and no residue. It's great in situations when you don't have access to sinks and water. I used these in my car to wipe my sticky/greasy fingers after eating, and I can see myself using these for a quick wipe down on a camping trip as well. I think they'd be too expensive and wasteful to use at home though.
Note: I received these Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths free to test as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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