Reviews by Mikki

Mikki says "Bounce Dryer Bar is Convenient" about Bounce Dryer Bar

Mikki — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:26:09 GMT

These new Bounce Dryer Bars are really convenient and easy to use. I just followed the directions on the package and stuck it inside my dryer. It makes it really easy because I was always forgetting to put a dryer sheet in or add liquid fabric softener at the right time during the wash. I'd suggest this to anyone who forgets like I do. The aroma is fresh and makes the whole house smell good. I'm not real crazy about the ingredients, but I live in the desert, so I need fabric softener...unless I want to get shocked by every metal surface I touch. Trade offs...it's what life is all about.

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Mikki says "Orville Redenbacher White Cheddar Smart Popcorn Cakes are GREAT!" about Orville Redenbacher - White Cheddar Smart Cakes

Mikki — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:13:46 GMT

Are you looking for a truly yummy, low calorie, and low fat snack food which also tastes delicious? Well, look no further. Orville Redenbacher White Cheddar Popcorn Smart Cakes are quite tasty. I order these popcorn smart cakes by the case, that's how much I love them. I can't find them locally, so have been ordering them from Amazon. Now Amazon is out of them, so they must be catching on with many people. Most of you should be able to find them locally. The cost about $3 a bag, and there are fourteen popcorn cakes in each bag. These are great for an in-between meal snack, or just when you feel like having a salty snack. These are the snack item I reach for when I get that salty craving we all experience sometimes. They are crispy and salty, but not TOO salty, and they are very light in texture. I would describe them as puffed popcorn with a light white cheddar sprinkling on top. Try them...I really think you may enjoy them as much as I am enjoying them.

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Mikki says "PureVia is a good substitute for sugar" about PureVia All Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener

Mikki — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:39:31 GMT

PureVia is a great all natural sweetener. My only complaint is the slight bitter aftertaste. Of all the sweeteners, sugar is my favorite, but I could get used to this sweetener. I used my sample in hot coffee, as this is how I start every day. I think it may be less bitter in cold drinks, though.

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Mikki says "LOUSY Service from Schwan's Home Delivery!" about Schwan's Home Delivery

Mikki — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:05:38 GMT

On August 4, 2009 I placed an internet order with Schwan's home delivery service, thus setting up a bi-weekly delivery service. I signed up with a new customer promotion, allowing me $10 in free products. They will not even give an approximate time for delivery, so I waited at my home ALL day on August 7, 2009, the delivery date given. By 3pm I had not received my delivery, so I called just to be sure I was still going to actually see the delivery person that day, as promised. The gentleman I spoke with assured me that I would receive my delivery, and they may deliver as late as 10pm. At 10:15pm, I gave up on Schwan's and went to bed. This morning I called, only to be told that something must have happened, and maybe I was put on the wrong route. 'Why didn't I receive a call', I asked, and she was unable to supply an answer. So truly, Schwan's blew me off. Schwan's made me wait a FULL day...8am until 10pm, never leaving the house, just sitting here waiting for a delivery...

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Mikki says "I'd lose my vision before I'd use Eyemasters or their Doc" about Jerry Q. Sandoval, OD - Master Eye Associates/Eyemasters - Albuquerque, NM

Mikki — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:13 GMT

Eyemasters and Master Eye Associates offer POOR service! I should have walked out the first time I tried to deal with them. Dr. Jerry Q. Sandoval, OD is the doctor with Master Eye Associates at 4910-B Cutler Ave. NE in Albuquerque, NM 87110. I got a great exam almost two years ago (three months shy of two years), and a fantastic Rx. When I went through the door (connected to Sandoval's office) for my glasses at Eyemasters, that's where the problems began.

I spent $332.00 on my glasses and was SHOCKED at the price. I thought they were being competitive, or I'd have walked with my Rx. OK, I was a fool for not doing so. Firstly I picked frames, then I sat down with a woman who told me I needed all kinds of things. I told her all I needed was my distance glasses, something I can drive with. She wrote me up for photogrey lenses, NOT Transitions like I had asked for. I guess she assumed that I would NEVER be driving at night...silly, silly girl. I got home and realized...

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Mikki says "Love my Serta Perfect Sleeper!" about Serta Pillowtop Mattress

Mikki — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:27:59 GMT

I can honestly say that I have found the perfect mattress. I have been sleeping on my Serta Perfect Sleeper Pillow Top Mattress for almost two years. It still looks like it is new, and feels like I am sleeping on a cloud. A good night's sleep is paramount to me, and it seems that after good sleep I can function much better in my daily life. I wake up feeling quite refreshed in the morning. My mattress is firm enough for great support for my aching back. I had back surgery about eight years ago, and suffered until I found the perfect mattress for me. It is not too firm that it causes pressure points...you know, the pain we sometimes get in our hips, knees, and elbows from a poor mattress.

The only drawback to having a pillowtop mattress is that it cannot be flipped like I like to do for even wear. But, it has not seemed to make much of a difference, as I have not found that I see any uneven wear. I highly recommend a Sealy mattress for anyone who is looking for comfort,...

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Mikki says "Nice product, expensive price" about Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Complextion Makeup

Mikki — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:13:56 GMT

My husband insisted I buy this product after seeing the Bare Essentuals/Bare Minerals product informercial on TV. So, he told me to order it for myself for my birthday, which I did. I was sorely disappointed that I had to 'join the club' to even order. I have since found other ways to order only the certain products I need. The kit is overpriced for what I received, and I cannot use half of the products in the kit itself. The medium is too dark for me, even though I am a medium skin tone.

That being said, it is actually a good product. It feels very light on my face, and it really feels as though I am not wearing make up, which is what I prefer. You have to really work with the brushes to get the 'flawless' look, and it takes longer to apply than any other makeup I have ever used. They say that it is so pure that you can even sleep in it, but I suggest NOT sleeping in it, unless you don't mind waking up to a brown tint on your pillowcase, because it DOES come off of...

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Mikki says "Wonderful Hand Cream" about Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Hand Cream

Mikki — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:58:23 GMT

This is an amazing cream. I use it mainly on my hands, but really it's great for all over the body use. It is amazingly thick and creamy. I first bought this on a promotion Avon was offering for .99 for a full size tube. However, I quickly decided it was going to be my moisturizer of choice, as I like the way it feels as well as the way it performs. I live in the high desert of New Mexico, where the weather is quite arid, which causes the skin to dry out badly. This moisturizing cream is one of the best ones I have found to combat the effects of dry skin due to living in a dry climate. Believe me, I have tried many different ones, and this is high on my list. It does not leave the skin surface feeling greasy at all, it absorbs well, and stay on my hands well after several hand washings. If you are looking for an effective hand and body cream, then this one is for you. I have never cared for Avon products until now, and I highly recommend this Intensive Moisture Hand...

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Mikki says "Fantastic multifunction for the price!" about Canon Canon Pixma MX300 Office All-On-One Inkjet Printer (2182B002)

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

I own a Canon Pixma MX300 multifunction printer, copier, fax, and scanner. This is my second printer in about nine years. My last one was a Canon also, and I really liked how well it worked, and how long it lasted This is a fantastic multifunction machine! It prints beautifully, and is not nearly as loud as my last printer. It makes great copies, and scans nicely. It does not use an inordinate amount of ink, which is a major plus. I refill my own cartridges, which is a bit of a hassle, but saves me quite a bit of money...costs about one-third of the price of cartridges. The scanner works just fine, and is handy to have included in this product. I have not yet used the fax, but I am sure it will work well also, as the other aspects of the machine are great. I have a small home business, and this has been the perfect working machine for me. It's more like a workhorse. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive small office multifunction product....

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Mikki says "Fantastic Digital Camera" about Silicon Valley Products SVP - SVP DC-12DX Digital Camera

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:51:30 GMT

While I was a bit frustrated for a few hours with this camera, it turned out it was indeed the operator...me. It is more complicated than I am used to, but all I had to do was take the time to read the instructions and figure it out. It came with a free 2gb memory card, which enables me to take and store more pictures than I can imagine taking. And, it came with the batteries I needed to get started, which was a plus. I am charging batteries as I type this, and I DO highly recommend the rechargeables. All digital cameras use a lot of battery power. The sound is beautiful. The video is incredible. This is a fantastic little camera. It's lightweight, and takes AMAZING pictures. It also has 8x zoom, which is twice as much as comparably priced digital cameras. The display is huge, and allows easy viewing. It has so many features for the price, I am truly amazed. Once I figured out how to use it, I am sold on this camera and company, and will definately consider them for future purchases....

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Mikki says "Plastic tasting coffee" about Black & Decker Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-cup coffeemaker

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:45:55 GMT

This coffeemaker had every feature I could possibly want. However, even after running vinegar through it three times, and water through it three times, it STILL left an extreme plastic taste in my coffee. After two mornings of tossing my coffee, I called Amazon, and they sent me a replacement...same B&D coffeemaker (I thought it might just be a fluke with the one I had). I had the EXACT same problem with the second one. I have owned over a dozen coffeemakers in my lifetime, including B&D brands, but I have NEVER had a coffeemaker make worse tasting coffee, and it frightened me that it is leeching plastic, and I might be drinking that plastic. So, I sent the second one back also. Then I went and bought a little cheapie coffeemaker from a brick and mortar store, just because I needed one. While it does not have all the bells and whistles like this one, it does make a beverage that actually TASTES like coffee.

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Mikki says "One of my better buys!" about George Foreman Grill

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:28:54 GMT

If you are health conscious, then this is the indoor grill for you. I picked up this George Foreman Grill at a yard sale for $3. It was brand new, in the original box, sealed. I figured that for $3, even if I didn't like it, it would not hurt my feelings too badly. Well, I LOVE it! We use this grill at least two days a week...cooking everything from meats to vegetables, and I have even done grilled cheese sandwiches on this. It's kind of like having a mini Panini grill in the house. It is easy enough that kids of appropriate age can use it effortlessly. It is easy to clean, and makes a wonderful indoor grilling product. You have to clean it while it is still hot...just use a paper towel to wipe away the grease and clung on meats or veggies. Then when it is cool, clean it with a damp soapy rag. I am very happy with this because of the 'less fat' issue. All the fats run off into the little tray. I highly recommend this grill.

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Mikki says "Love my Dirt Devil!" about Dirt Devil Breeze Bagless Upright Vacuum

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:23:48 GMT

I have had my Dirt Devil for about two years, without having one problem. It picks up pet har really well, which is a major plus in my home. We live in the high desert, and have quite a bit of sand. This vacuum picks up that and more. I am quite happy with the price of the bags also. This vacuum is lightweight enough that I can easily take it upstairs and downstairs with little effort. It has been a great tool for cleaning. We even use it with our Flowbee haircutter, and have never had a problem connecting it, or cleaning it. This is a must have for semi-easy cleaning. Look, any vacuuming is a chore, but this is lightweight enough and easy to push around the house, that it seems quite effortless. I'm not too crazy about chores, but they just have to be done. So, why not make it as easy on yourself as possible. The bags are easy to change, which is a plus, and they can be purchased at just about any discount store. I highly recommend this product.

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Mikki says "Works great, but has an echo" about VTech - ia5863 Phone

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:20:00 GMT

I am a satisfied customer of vTech. I have the vTech telephone 6.0 gH, and this is my second one in about five years. I like this phone alot. The only drawback is that there is a slight echo when I first answer or make a call, which lasts about 5 seconds. The answering machine is very easy to program. The memory function is also a plus, and is also easy to program. I would highly recommend this phone to anyone who needs a smaller more compact eak phone, for say, a desktop or a small table. The keypad is big enough that you won't misdial numbers...sometimes the keypad is so small that it's hard NOT to hit other numbers as you are dialing. I have never had this problem with this phone. The handset is comfortable. The speakerphone works great, and is really clear audio, and we use this feature quite often. Overall, I would say this is a great phone, easy to program, sleek design, user friendly.

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Mikki says "My piggies LOVE this mix!" about Sun Naturals Guinea Pig Food

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:15:44 GMT

Sun Naturals makes a great Guinea Pig Mix. It can be purchased at PetCo, and I am sure others carry this product. My Cavies love it, and reeepppp really loud for it. They eat at least 80% of the product, which in my book, is a huge plus. It is a bit more expensive than other cavy foods, but well worth it.

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Mikki says "Waste of money" about HARTZ PET PRODUCTS

Mikki — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:12:11 GMT

My piggies tried the Hartz Bonanza Guinea Pig food, an wasted more than half of it every time I fed them. There's just something about this that they don't like. I have never had a problem with Hartz products, but did with this one. The only part of this mix that they did eat was the alfalfa pellets. Maybe your piggies will like it, but mine did not.

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Mikki says "Chase bank STINKS!" about Chase - Overstock

Mikki — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:20:38 GMT

I am reviewing Chase bank, specifically my Overstock.com Visa credit Card. I opened my bill today and saw that there was a $39 late fee, so I called to find out what was happening with my account. I was told that they could not reverse the fee, because my payment was ONE day late arriving. I asked to speak to a supervisor, Joan, and she tells me, 'sorry'. I told her I am almost never late, that I remember a long time ago I was late, and she can look at my account history. She did, and said I had ONE late charge over a year ago, but she was the one authorized to give the credit back, but she was refusing to do it. Oh, and did I mention that Chase changed my due date for ONE month? ONE MONTH! The month I was late, they changed it to three days earlier than it has been forever, but ONLY for that month. This month it is back to the original date! So, seems like Chase is hurting for money so bad, that they changed their customer's due dates for ONE month only, just to get......

Mikki says "DO NOT buy Sears gift cards!" about Sears Holding Company Gift Cards - Hoffman Estates, IL

Mikki — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:39:43 GMT

I was awarded a $100 gift card from the MyPoints website for points earned by shopping, viewing emails and taking surveys. I chose a Sears gift card. I received my gift card very fast from MyPoints.

My problem began when I used the gift card. The day I went shopping at Sears I spent $1,112. I purchased a new washer/dryer combo, a couple of shirts for my Husband-to-be, two pair of jeans, and a faux-leather coat. The cashier said she had to ring the gift card first, so she would know what the balance was. I said, 'can't you subtract $100 from $1,112.00?' She said it was store policy to ring up the gift card first, so I said it was no big deal. Then I paid the $1,012.00 balance after the gift card was taken off, straight from my checking account, with my debit card. After I returned home, I tried the coat on again, and decided I did not like it after all. I took the coat back to Sears the next day, with the receipt, and asked for my money back. I was told by the...

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