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Kit Kat White & Milk Chocolate Sticks
Whenever they make something that's a mix of white and regular chocolate, they usually make it limited edition and it's always heavenly tasting. The white chocolate makes the milk chocolate more creamy and the milk chocolate stops the white from... +
Whenever they make something that's a mix of white and regular chocolate, they usually make it limited edition and it's always heavenly tasting. The white chocolate makes the milk chocolate more creamy and the milk chocolate stops the white from being overly sickening. A perfect marriage of chocolate types!
One thing to note, though, is that this is the smaller '2-finger' Kit Kat bar. Great stocking stuffer.
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Arctic Fox
I first used this on recommendation, this brand gets a lot of buzz since it's vegan and I have a lot of eco-friendly friends who are also vegan. I previously tried Manic Panic and found it kind of a nightmare, but I absolutely loved this. Very easy... +
I first used this on recommendation, this brand gets a lot of buzz since it's vegan and I have a lot of eco-friendly friends who are also vegan. I previously tried Manic Panic and found it kind of a nightmare, but I absolutely loved this.
Very easy to use, to customise and make the bottle last longer, the colours are great and I don't have to worry about any animal testing. Will definitely buy again.
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V76 by Vaughn Brightening Shampoo for Silver Hair
I have greying hair that's roughly around 40% (or maybe more) grey and silver. I've been going grey since the age of 20 (thanks dad), but recently I've noticed my hair has definitely taken on a more salt and peppery look than before I hit 30. I've... +
I have greying hair that's roughly around 40% (or maybe more) grey and silver. I've been going grey since the age of 20 (thanks dad), but recently I've noticed my hair has definitely taken on a more salt and peppery look than before I hit 30. I've used a few other shampoos designed for silver or grey hair and haven't noticed as big of a difference as with this one. The difference was immediate and intense. All the grey and white hairs were brighter, shinier and softer, as well as the rest of my hair being left soft and nice.
It has that lovely purple colour many blonde/grey shampoos have. Unfortunately, I didn't love the scent.
Website describes it as: 'AMERICAN RIVIERA - Traditional herbaceous elements blend with modern citrus influences to create a scent that is rich and intriguing. Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain, Patchouli, Orange Flower, Rosemary, Clary Sage.'
To me, it smells a lot like medicinal dandruff shampoos, a little bit like nizoral or lice shampoo. Thankfully, it's not as overbearing as either of those and even my strong nose can stand the smell given that it makes my hair look great, but a nicer scent would be the cherry on the cake.
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Gerber Nestlé Organic Purée - Apple, Blueberries & Spinach
There are a lot of reviews here commenting on the amount of sugar and while it's true that this does have 18G of sugar per pouch, it's not like that sugar was added to it. It's not surprising since it's a fruit puree. It's literally mushed up fruit... +
There are a lot of reviews here commenting on the amount of sugar and while it's true that this does have 18G of sugar per pouch, it's not like that sugar was added to it. It's not surprising since it's a fruit puree. It's literally mushed up fruit and spinach, so, of course, the sugar content is high. Like dried fruit, you are packing a lot of fruit into a smaller space. That being said, it's important to be aware of this and it's probably not the best thing to give a whole one of these to smaller children or toddlers. Be aware of your little one's nutritional needs.
I think half a pouch is a good bet with this (babies under 12 months you must squeeze out the pouch anyway. Once opened use within 24 hours, so you can give a half one day and half the next), but like fruit juices and other concentrated fruit products you want to be careful not to overfeed. For bigger kids a pouch might be ok, though they might be embarrassed that there's a baby on the packet!
What I really like about this is not there's nothing (Absorbic acid is Vitamin C) added. Even though the sugar is worth keeping an eye on, it's not like it's an added sugar with no benefits. There's a lot of vitamin C in this. I do feel like there should be more nutritional value, given the addition of spinach, but the Vitamin C payoff is pretty good. (40% daily value).
The spinach isn't detectable and it's sweet without being that fake, overpowering sweet that added sugar causes (organic too, if you care about that). The texture is like a diluted apple sauce.
Overall, I think this is a nice treat, especially for toddlers, but definitely take care not to overfeed. You can also mix this in with your own baby food (6 mths+), but make sure to use it within 24 hours of opening.
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Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion
This is a lovely thick, luxurious feeling lotion. It definitely softens skin more than cheaper brand lotions, but unless you have super dry skin it might not be that big of a deal for you. If you need a little extra TLC for your skin, this does a... +
This is a lovely thick, luxurious feeling lotion. It definitely softens skin more than cheaper brand lotions, but unless you have super dry skin it might not be that big of a deal for you. If you need a little extra TLC for your skin, this does a really good job. For me, the best part is the smell. It's very sweet and rich and delicious smelling, really love it. However, I definitely wouldn't describe it as unisex, it's more of a feminine scent to me, something to keep in mind. -
Smartfood Gouda and Chive Popcorn
A really nice treat to have when you want a snack at home or at work. It was a good alternative to chips, much healthier but still an easy snack to grab when I wanted something light. The recommended serving size, 3 and a half cups, is plenty for... +
A really nice treat to have when you want a snack at home or at work. It was a good alternative to chips, much healthier but still an easy snack to grab when I wanted something light.
The recommended serving size, 3 and a half cups, is plenty for one person to snack on and only has 260 calories. The sodium content is also much lower than I was expecting, and there's even a little bit of iron as well which is always good to see.
The gouda and chive coating isn't too thick, and only leaves a very light residue on your fingers when you're eating. It's white and doesn't stain skin or clothes, so you don't need to be self-conscious about eating it at work or at parties, and it washes off very easily.
The gouda flavouring is a bit on the light side of what I would like, only because I found it very tasty and wished it was a bit stronger. The chive is just right, providing a little extra tang to the flavour without being overpowering. If I could change anything I would make the gouda stronger, but that's just personal preference, and I know many people don't like their popcorn to be overpowering.
One thing I did notice is that it's very easy to eat a lot of this popcorn in one sitting without even realizing. Because it's such a light snack and so easy to eat right out of the bag, you might find yourself eating half the bag in one sitting if you're not careful. For this reason I highly recommend pouring it out into a bowl, just so you don't overindulge and make yourself sick.
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St Francis Herb Farm Stop It Cold
Wow, I was really surprised at how well this worked! I've never used a natural cough remedy before, I usually go with the store brand medicated, even though I use natural products in other areas. I wasn't expecting much and I have no idea how it... +
Wow, I was really surprised at how well this worked! I've never used a natural cough remedy before, I usually go with the store brand medicated, even though I use natural products in other areas. I wasn't expecting much and I have no idea how it works, but I definitely felt an improvement in my congestion and sore throat while using this. I definitely felt an effect about 15 minutes after taking. It seemed like my congestion broke up a little and my throat felt more soothed.
The taste is not ideal, but it's bearable and not any worse than other cough medicines I've used. It's extremely sweet, so my worry would be since it's sweetened with honey, if this is suitable to use if you have diabetes. My only other negative would be that the plastic wrapping the cap wouldn't tear and as a result, I ended up spilling the product because there was still plastic once it was opened. Very frustrating, but the product itself is good.
I'd definitely consider this next time I'm sick (hopefully never again!)
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The Lion King
This Disney classic holds up to the test of time (let's face it mostly because it's kiddy Hamlet and that was a solid story to begin with) and sure, maybe it's indulging in nostalgia a little, but I guarantee these songs will get stuck in your head... +
This Disney classic holds up to the test of time (let's face it mostly because it's kiddy Hamlet and that was a solid story to begin with) and sure, maybe it's indulging in nostalgia a little, but I guarantee these songs will get stuck in your head. There's something lovely about classic animation, but a large part of the love we feel for these classics is the amazing music. The modern Disney Pixar tales are lovely (mostly), but they just don't have that same musical score.
Journey with Simba again and again as he takes on the Nefarious Scar, this is one you'll rewatch again and again with the kids or alone if you're so inclined!
Rating: G for general. Some fantasy violence (the stampede) and a super-tame implied love scene set to Elton John, but nothing kids shouldn't be able to watch.
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CND CREATIVE PLAY Top Coat
I'm in love with this Top Coat! My previous favourite Top Coat was marketed as 'very shiny' so I expected this to be more of reduced shine. Not so, this is really, really shiny. I suppose if you don't like a shiny coat it might not be for you, but I... +
I'm in love with this Top Coat! My previous favourite Top Coat was marketed as 'very shiny' so I expected this to be more of reduced shine. Not so, this is really, really shiny. I suppose if you don't like a shiny coat it might not be for you, but I think glossy nails look amazing and frankly, the shine helps cover up any 'errors' in my nail painting. Since I don't get my nails done by a professional, I very much appreciate this.
Goes on easy, perfect consistency and dries to a super high shine. Dries quickly, but as always I recommend setting an alarm for five minutes because nobody wants to ruin their nails at the last step.
I #gotitfree from Chickadvisor to try!
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CND CREATIVE PLAY Nail Lacquer
Shade: Crimson Like it hot I don't use red colours of nail polish that often, but I'm a total sucker for a subtle shimmer or glitter and this polish has red, fine glitter that creates impact when the light hits it. I'll come straight out and say... +
Shade: Crimson Like it hot
I don't use red colours of nail polish that often, but I'm a total sucker for a subtle shimmer or glitter and this polish has red, fine glitter that creates impact when the light hits it. I'll come straight out and say it, it's the perfect Christmas shade. I used it alongside the base and top coat and while my right hand chipped within three days, it was five before the left hand chipped. I think this is probably down to the application not being as smooth on my right hand, so my advice would be to make sure you apply carefully and well. You can't expect a bubbled or marked nail polish to stay on. I use my hands a lot and am quite happy with five days and found it to be a lot longer than most nail stuff I've tried.
For applying, I'd say wait five minutes (set a timer and get Netflix ready) between each coat just to be extra sure. Application was actually very smooth with this and best yet, I found I only needed one coat! If you put on a very thin coat or want it to be at it's absolute boldest you can try two, but I found one was sufficient. I'll admit I'm not the best at applying nail polish with my shaky hands, but I found this very easy, the consistency is just right.
I love the way this shimmers when the light hits it and it's definitely going to be my Xmas nail polish for this year!
I #gotitfree from Chickadvisor to try!
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