Reviews by AmyA

AmyA says ""Straight from the Heart" will grab your heart" about Straight From the Heart

AmyA — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:38:38 GMT

It is very rare these days that there is a movie that will grab me, but Straight from the Heart did just that and it's been weeks and I still can't get the movie out of my head. I had to see it again and found myself watching it on YouTube HA.

The movie was made in 2003 for the Hallmark channel and is now on DVD. Based on the book by Pamela Wallace. Staring: Andrew McCarthy, Teri Polo

A New York photographer (Jordan Donavan played by Teri Polo) was in hopes that the man she has been dating for five years would at last propose, but he just couldn't commit. Unkowing her best friend responded to a personal ad and then Jordan finds herself going to Wyoming for a blind date with (Tyler Ross played by Andrew McCarthy) a Wyoming cattle rancher. His sister is the one that put the ad in the magazine.

The two couldn't be more opposit, but as Jordan finds out more about Tyler's past life she wonders if she will really find love. She falls in love with the family and the people of the area....

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AmyA says "Have you ever been in love with your pots and pans? " about Paula Deen 10 Pc. Set of Pots and Pans

AmyA — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:29:09 GMT

You want me to cook with those pans? Ugggg! My old pans were looking old, dry, no life nor were they inspiring me to cook.

I found this beautiful 10 piece cookware set at Walmart for $99 and text my hubby that I would love to toss out the old crap we had replace it with (I took a picture of the Paula Deen pan set with my cell phone and sent it to him). l got a OK (I already had it in the cart before he said OK shhhhhh) and brought it home.

It fit us perfect. All of pans can go into the oven up to 350 degrees, made of porcelain enamel, durable, stain resistant (a plus with my hubby), a snap to clean (a plus for me) because it has a nonstick interior, mine is a pretty speckled red finish (LOVE IT) and a limited life time warranty. The pan covers are glass with a cool brass finish. Just the right weight too.

The ten piece set comes with: one and two quart sauce pans with lids, three quart sauce pan with lid (great for soup for two), six quart stock pan with lid, and a eight and...

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AmyA says "Put the pulse in your mascara and get long lashes" about Maybelline Pulse Perfection Waterproof Mascara

AmyA — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:15:09 GMT

Yes, another mascara, but this one had something new. I saw the ads on TV and magazines and just didn't get it..vibrating mascara? So found a sale and thought I would give Maybeline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara a try.

As I do with new make-up...Rip it out of the package like a little kid on Christmas just to see what it was like. Yippee it was out of the package and I located the little button and nothing. Oh great I bought a dud, but wait (it must have a battery and something needs to be pulled) it didn't have a little pull tab for the battery. It was a band wrapped around where the pulse button was. So if you purchase it...take the wrapped band off first and WALAAA the pulse will work. (I live for my little "duh" moments, always helps others in the long run).

This is a mascara to play around with and the trick is start at the base of your lashes, do a quick pass on the back side and back to the front at the base (on the front take your time, rushing is not the key). ...

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AmyA says "The last straw that is working for my allergy stuffies" about NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot

AmyA — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:45:26 GMT

Oh yeah this year had to have been the worst year for my indoor and outdoor allergies! Rag weed (per my doctor) was high for allergy sufferers this past summer/fall season and I believe it.

I think I tried everything and nothing was really helping me like I hoped it would and the prescription medication didn't help at all so what to do next.

My account manager told me about a Neti Pot and I should give it a try. I was like HUH? You pour water up your nose? I don't think so. Then I was visiting my parents and my big brother was over and we were talking allergies and told him what my account manager said. To my surprise my brother uses the NasaFlo Neti Pot by NeilMed for his allergies and he told me it helps out a lot for him. OK, if my big brother uses it and it works for him I will brave it and give it a try.

So I hit my local Walgreens and purchased my NeilMed Neti Pot. I was still nervous, but opened the box, read the directions and looked to see what the box all had in...

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AmyA says "A mixer that is a must in my family. KitchenAid Stand Mixer" about KitchenAid Stand Mixer - Classic

AmyA — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:33:46 GMT

My mom still has her KitchenAid mixer from when she was first married and I come from a family of bakers so this machine did get a work out.

When I got marred my husband (ex now) thought he would just get me a hand mixer for Christmas and made the mistake of telling my parents that. OH that so did not fly. My parents bought me my very own KitchenAid mixer for my very own and it's still going strong.

I love to bake and I use my mixer for cookies, breads, frosting's and even mash potatoes. Oh yeah, if you want a fluffy, no lump mashed potatoes this is the machine to have. As mom puts it...add potatoes, milk and butter and beat the H. E. double tooth picks out of (she didn't break it down like that teehee).

I like that the KitchenAid even has different attachments for it. I have the slicer and greater for veggies and cheese and they are done in a snap. Easy to attach too. My next will be the pasta kit with the roller, pasta cutter, ravioli maker etc. They also have a food grinder...

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AmyA says "Do you clothes smell right out of the dryer fresh after a week?" about Arm & Hammer Arm & Hammer Total 2-In-1 Moist Dryer Cloths, Classic Fresh

AmyA — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:57:14 GMT

I am amazed at the Arm & Hammer Total 2 in 1 dryer cloths. I went to get a shirt out that I washed last week from my closet and it still smells just as fresh like I took it right out of the dryer (minus the warm part).

These are a moist towel that you put on top of your clothes when you put them in the dryer. I used one towel in on dryer and two in another and both kept that very fresh scent for the week.

It's a fabric softener and a static guard sheet all in one. So toss the fabric bottle away, you don't need it. The package contains a 40 sheet count with a package that reseals to keep that fresh scent working. I will even tuck in the dried dryer sheets in my closet and drawers since it still has that fresh scent in it.

Arm & Hammer Total 2 in 1 Dryer cloths come in three different scents: Classic Fresh (my favorite), Lavendar & Vanilla and Wild flowers.

It was funny I was dying my clothes and the neighbor came out to take a sniff and wondered what smelled so good so I...

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AmyA says "Do you remember your mom taking you in the neighborhood bakery?" about Simple Simon Bakery Bakery and goodies

AmyA — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:24:00 GMT

Oh I remember being little and my mom taking me into the local bakery and the smell that filled the place was a gift all in it's own, chocolate, cinnamon, fresh baked bread and all sorts of great items. Smells can give you a great memory flash back.

I had just a flash back on my trip to Simple Simon Bakery located here in Appleton Wisconsin. I have had their cookies before when I gave blood (so tasty) and it reminded me of when I was little and had the cookie had the exact same taste, so I had to see what was up with this bakery.

You walk into this little, local bakery and all the senses are dancing with the great aroma of the store and then I looked to see what they all had while others were being waited on. Oh my, home (store) baked cakes, cookies, scones, donuts, wheat, white, rye breads, roll and a lot more and hearing the lady behind the counter you know everything was made with love.

All were waited on and it was my turn (the line went fast). Marian a wonderful and very helpful...

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AmyA says "Oh My Gawwwwwwwwwwd this Special K bar is sooooo good!" about Kellogg's - Special K Bar - Chocolatey Pretzel - 6 count box

AmyA — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:49:28 GMT

OK, when something has chocolate and pretzels I must try it. Yes, I see chocolate covered pretzel's and I am fighting with myself..."No, No, not good for you, but Ohhhh so good".

I saw something new from Kellogg's Special K. It's the Chocolaty pretzel snack bar. I looked I kept walking and thought to myself..."Did that box say chocolate and pretzels?" I of course had to go back and check. Ohhhhhh chocolate, pretzels soooooooooo good and look only 90 calories per bar. Hmmm it flew into my cart and I have to say I am happy about that.

It not only has my favorites of delicious chocolate and pretzels together, but it has a bit of crunch from the pretzels and chewy goowiness. One bite and my eyes rolled up into my head...I wasn't going to raise my steaks to high that this low-cal snack bar was going to taste go or even have flavor, but I have to say these are! They Have Flavor! Sweet and Salty, but not over kill on either.

You have to check it out...You can find these anywhere,...

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AmyA says "The mean forehead wrinkle has not been removed. " about L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair

AmyA — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:42:21 GMT

It's great to be a Bzz agent with all the great items we get to try and give our feed back to the company to help them better their products.

My latest campaign was Loreal Advanced Revitalift Deep-set Wrinkle Repair. I received one each (full size) of the Night cream and Day lotion. Avg cost of each in NE Wisconsin is $17 each.

The day lotion is very light in texture and absorbs quickly. It has SPF 15 for sun protection which was a plus, but during the day my face was feeling very dry. Others that I had given samples too found they were having the same issues. Plus signs of breaks outs. I don't break out and oh my on my chin. Wasn't to happy about that.

The night cream I was liking more and even found myself using it during the day because I didn't dry out, but for the time of the campaign I used the two as directed to make sure the results could be recorded correctly. The night cream I felt made more of the difference. Not oily, but just right.

Over the weeks of using

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AmyA says "A word from Snickers about Friskies Party Mix treats" about Friskies Party Mix treats for cats

AmyA — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:06:09 GMT

Hi Peeps...Snickers here and want to tell you to GIVE ME TREATS...LOTS OF TREATS and make sure it's Party Mix from Friskies. My sister "Scrappy" and I LOVE party mix. It comes in four flavors and each one is delish.

Beachside crunch ~ Shrimp, crap and tuna flavor
Mixed grill crunch ~ Chicken, beef and salmon flavor
Original crunch ~ Chicken, liver and turkey flavor
Picnic crunch ~ Chicken, turkey and cheddar

So good my mom and dad have to hide the bags from me because I would go into my treat box and just help myself by grabbing the bag and chewing it until I get it ripped open. What can I say this stuff is really good, crunchy and all sorts of fun shapes and colors just like the humans' party mix, but mine is better.

Mom tried to take a picture of the shapes and colors, but my sister and I ate what she had out. Sowwy. It comes in a 2.1 oz bag (should come in a 20 pound bag). When we go to PetSmart mom picks up a few bags, but for some reason won't...

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AmyA says "Come along on my Topsy Turvy review Garden season 2009" about Topsy Turvy Upside - Down Tomato Planter

AmyA — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:31:06 GMT

5/2/09I have had so many ask me if I will use the Topsy Turvy tomato planter this year and so I caved and bought one at Walgreen's for $9.99. Contains one Topsy Turvy and directions.

To set it straight I am iffy on this product, but out of fairness and loving to garden I will be putting it to the test in my garden this year. I thought I would take the reader along for this garden season. So please come back because I will be updating this review as I go along to share my adventure of the Topsy Turvy with pictures.

I am iffy because of the weight of the tomato plant with fruits. Why? I just feel that sucker is going to pull right out of the planter when it gets heavy, but hoping it does work because it is a nice space saver.

Lest get started:

I first went to buy a Sheppard's hook to stick into the ground.
Very simple to get it going.
Take off the two top covers.
Pull out the thick slit sponge at the bottom.
Slip your tomato plant into the sponge.
Carefully slide your tomato plant...

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AmyA says "A Green smoothie packed with your servings of fruits and vegies " about bolthouse Green Goodness

AmyA — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:56:41 GMT

I have watched interviews and TV ads of people drinking healthy juices that include the fruits and veggies and it would be something I would like to try to put into my diet, but pricing juicers and the memory of mom and dad's juicer was still loud in my memories and how many times would I really use it if I did buy a juicer?

I was at my local Roundy's store the other day and near the health food section I noticed they had some new juices. Lets ponder. I spotted a bottle that said 8 1/3 servings of fruits and veggies. Antioxidant rich. Well now we have something here. I figured it was good tasting because it had a Kiwi and a granny smith apple on the front of it.

I purchased it ($3.49 for a 1 quart bottle). I got home and just had to try this. I poured...Oh my what did I get myself into this time? It's an olive green color and being a smoothie it's thicker then a juice. I was iffy and I thought whats the worst that can happen? Hey, this stuff isn't to bad. It's actually...

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AmyA says "They nap, they play...the girls new toy/bed/play center" about Sport Pet Cat Play Center

AmyA — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:28:14 GMT

Yes I myself and everyone that knows me know my girls (my cats) Scrappy and Snickers are spoiled and then some.

I was at Walmart and came across a play center by Sport Pet that I thought the girls would just love. Something they can climb on, take a nap in the built in hammock, jump on the jumping platform, play peek-a-boo in the "peek-a-boo holes and smack around the dangle balls. Snickers likes to take naps on the very top of the unit too.

I thought this was going to be a bear to put together, but it was pretty simple and I had it together in 10 minutes. It is very sturdy...I was worried about it tipping over, but it hasn't and I am happy about that.

Bright red, blue and yellow colors make this a fun toy to look at too. This is a great toy for kittens and adult cats too. Both of my girls play on this every single day and that makes me happy too.

I have only found this at Walmart for around $20. It's nice and light and measures: 15.5 inches for Length, 30 inches Width and 30...

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AmyA says "Mopping made easy" about Swiffer Mop

AmyA — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:47:53 GMT

While talking to a co-worker at work we started talking about mops and that fun job. I said I wanted to get a "steam mop" and she said she had one and prefers her Swiffer mop.

So I went out to purchase a Swiffer mop (saved me cash compared to the steam mop) I brought it home, put it together, popped in the batteries (not included) and the cleaner (came with the mop kit along with some pads) and off I went. All very simple. Since I am a Febreze junkie I also purchased another of the Swiffer cleaner with Febreze sure my girls (my cats) were napping so they would stay out of my way while mopping HA. I didn't want to spray them. So that was a worry of mine with pets around.

Pads were simple to attach and all I had to do was spray and mop. The cleaner for the mop had a nice scent and really good cleaning power that I noticed right away.

I did notice that the changing of pads were more frequent then what I wanted to do and while the cleaner did dry quickly, my floors didn't...

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AmyA says "Ladies do your bra straps have a mind of their own? " about Strap Perfect Strap Perfect 6 pack bra strap solution

AmyA — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:08:48 GMT

Your sitting at work, your bra straps start to fall down the shoulders. Your out for a walk, your bra straps start to fall down the shoulders.

I don't know if you have this issue (I know there are many out there) and they still fall when I tighten the straps. I myself do have this issue, but NO MORE. A friend at work and I were talking and as I was sitting there chit chatting I noticed the ole bra straps were falling down, but once again. I said GRRRRR and my friend knew the issue because she used to have it and told me about Strap Perfect. I asked if they really work and she said "oh yeah, I don't leave home with out it". Hmmm I then asked where she bought them at. "Walgreens" in the "As seen on TV" isle.

I thanked her for the tip and at lunch I ran out to purchase this life saver. Nope, they were sold out. DARN IT! Well I let my friend know about it and she had her box on her and gave me one to try. OH MY GAWWWWWD what a simple, wonderful product and it really works.

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AmyA says "At last I win with my hair with Curl Construct Mousse" about Garnier Fructis Style Curl Construct Extra Strong

AmyA — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:11:34 GMT

Ok, I will admit I am a tad strange, but as I get older my hair has me beat. You see over the years I had a mild wave to my hair and as I get older I look like the rest of my family. All have very curly hair and now I do too.

I might have more curls, but they can be unruly with fly away ends and frizz. I found 6.8 oz Garnier Fructis Style Curl Construct Mousse. It's a very light mousse that goes one without any stickiness witch is a plus for me.

It gives my curls a little boost and gives me a frizz-less look that I have been looking for. I love this in the front section of my hair because for some reason it has less curl then the rest of my head and instead of putting in some rollers or have the front permed I just mouse and go. I get great curls and blends in to the rest of my hair.

It holds all day and doesn't weigh my hair down at all and this is also a plus because my hair is very baby fine. When it's almost dry I lift it up a bit with a pic and I have even more volume....

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AmyA says "Make your hair say YIPPY and ahhhhhh over and over. " about Fermodyl 07 Leave-In Treatment for Fine, Limp Virgin Hair

AmyA — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:39:24 GMT

When I worked in a hair salon we would recommend to people to use Roux Fermodyl for their hair. In some cases where the hair was going to get a perm and seemed a bit damaged we would use the Fermodyl as a pre-treatment to protect the hair from extreme damage. (If you color your hair or perm I would recommend a hair elasticity test to see if your hair is strong enough...if you can pull your hair with the chemical on your hair and it bounces back...your good to go...If your hair snaps with now bounce...hold off on the chemical treatment for awhile).

Fermodyl 07 is a wonder conditioner for Fine, Limp, Processed Hair (they also have a 07 for virgin hair as well, please read label before purchase). It helps to increase volume and fullness. The collagen formula treats and conditions hair that needs a good protein drink. It also helps to repair surface damage and seals the cuticle on the hair to leave a nice shine. This is more of a once a month treatment.

Fermodyl is a snap to use. Shampoo...

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AmyA says "Peel a new face off with Queen Helene" about Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque 6 oz

AmyA — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:31:30 GMT

I have been a big Queen Helene fan for many years now and happy to find they have a Antioxidant Grape Seed Extract Masque and the plus part is, is that it's a peel off mask...Ahhh brings me back to the days when I would put glue on the tips of my fingers and peel them off. Something comforting in doing that.

What this peel will do for your face is it will help those clogged pours, sofens facial lines, soothes and tones skin. It really does. I find this masque very relaxing and a blast to peel off.

Just spread it onto clean skin (face and neck) and the masque will dry and draws out impurities. I start at the jaw line and work my way up my face avoiding eye brows and hair line (trust me on this one...it's a tad tricky to get the masque out of those areas). It will wash off if you do have this issue. Leave on for 10 min or more (that is what I tend to do...I start something while masque is doing it's thin, but you will feel it drying and start to peel around your mouth).

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AmyA says "This vaccum sucks up a storm and then some" about Hoover U01 WindTunnel Bagged Upright Vacuum

AmyA — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:09:07 GMT

I said time and time again I wasn't going to do a review on my new vacuum because I love it so much and I have jinxed myself before when I did a review and then the vacuum took a dive, but I think I have had my Hoover long enough to let you know about it and what I think of it.

The Hoover Wind Tunnel Supreme Bagged Uright Vacuum is a wonderful little vacuum with A LOT of suction!

At one point I chose to go with the bagless models and just didn't have any luck with them. So like my phones I went back to the old versions...The phone went back to a cord and the vacuum went back to a bag. I do not regret my choice on either. (My husband thought a cordless phone would be better and replaced my corded phone and I told him to leave my vacuum alone. At last I found one that worked and works well.

The Hoover Wind Tunnel does use bags, but still has the wind tunnel action. I am amazed everytime I turn it on and it starts to travel. There is a little on board green that that...

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AmyA says "Walking my way to my skinny jeans..." about Gold's Gym Trainer 550 treadmill

AmyA — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:29:06 GMT

I have seen many pros and con reviews of the Gold's Gym Trainer 550, but so far I am personally still in the pros instead of the cons.

The Gold's Gym 550 trainer offers me a selection of weight control programs (4). Put in your age, weight, calories you want to burn and it will give you a great work out that is just right for you. Yes, there are moment I say a few choice words to the trainer, but it is one heck of a work out and nice to see the numbers going down on the scale.

If you don't want a pre programmed work out that is fine too. You have the choice of the speed and incline you want to do. The incline will go up to 10%. Yeah, doesn't sound like much, but I dare you to give it a try...makes your tushy and thighs say talk to you.

The display is a crisp, easy to read digital. It has a selection of work outs and my hubby even was jogging on it (who is this man). If you have an IPod, plug it in and work out to your favorite tunes or just find a nice show and walk away...

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