Reviews by bpobst

bpobst says "Works well but is too expensive for just a brush. " about FURminator Grooming Tool - Large

bpobst — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:11:54 GMT

I bought the Furminator after hearing so many people giving recommendations for it. I think it is awfully expensive for what it is, so I took off a star. I kept it at three stars because I personally haven't found a brush that works as well for my large breed dog. I use it about once a week and it has greatly reduced the amount of sweeping I've had to do since I don't have carpet. My dog sheds a lot and he doesn't seem to mind the brush that much. It removes lots of hair but I find with my dog that I have to brush for a while because it doesn't take much out at once. It may be quicker if I brushed him more often, I'm not sure. I like that it removes so much hair but it is time consuming and again, too expensive. I currently recommend this product but would really like to find a cheaper alternative.

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bpobst says "Awesome dog toy, we love it!" about Kong Dog Toy

bpobst — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:01:05 GMT

My two dogs love their Kongs. I usually put a "cookie" or a smidge of peanut butter inside the Kongs. My large mix breed dog will sit and just lick the inside until whatever is inside is gone, I think he is too smart for the toy since he isn't remotely interested in chewing it. My other dog, a dachshund will roll around with his Kong literally for hours. He will occasionally lick it but he mostly bounces it around and chews on the tip. These have been perfect when I am busy and I find that my large dog hasn't even worn out his extra-durable Kong in the almost four years that we've had it. They seem indestructible and keep the dogs busy when I am busy. They are versatile since you can keep them empty or put a variety of treats inside. I change out the treat and my dogs haven't become bored with them yet. I think the price is pretty good since they have lasted so long. I also like that they can be played with inside or outside. If you use a cookie or biscuit type treat......

bpobst says "Awesome scrubs that you can customize into just about any scent." about Skindecent Bermuda Beach Smoother Body Scrub

bpobst — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:42:20 GMT

I love Skindecent's scrubs. There are a few different types to choose from and I have tried them all. There is something for everyone with these scrubs, some are heavy and leave a moisturizing oil behind and there is also one that moisturizes but doesn't leave your body like an oil slick. When you need a little extra moisture the Body Polisher is nice and leaves a layer of oil for the extra moisture and I find the scent lingers longer with this one. For everyday use or for use in the summer, I usually use the Sheen Appeal which leaves me soft and smooth but not so oily. I like that I can choose the scent and often if something isn't listed in her scent list, you can email her and she will often do custom scented scrubs and other bath products. I love her scents and she does the foody/sweet and green and floral all equally well. The customer service is superb.

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bpobst says "Removes gunk and helps keep my skin clear." about Biore Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips 6 ea

bpobst — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:18:53 GMT

I love these pore strips and use them often. I have found that they do indeed remove my blackheads but sometimes they are more effective than other times. I find it best to exfoliate and to make sure your face is very wet when applying. I have used them on different parts of my face and find they work best on my nose, forehead, and cheeks. I can't get them to work very well on my chin and that is disappointing because I do have lots of blackheads there. I also think they cost too much so am not giving 5 stars. In my experience they are just as effective as the regular ones and don't seem much different. I know it is gross but I also love to look at all the gunk left on the strip after I pull it off my face. Overall I am giving 3 stars because while they are effective, I think they are too expensive and don't work on all areas of the face. ...

bpobst says "Movies, music/podcasts, and pictures make this excellent!" about Creative - Zen Vision M - 30G MP3 Player

bpobst — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:07:21 GMT

I bought the Creative Zen 30Gig because it holds all my music, my favorite movies, and all of my favorite photos. I found it very easy to use from the start which is important to me. I have owned my Zen for about 8 months and never had any problems with it, so am not sure about the customer service since I haven't needed it. I love my Zen. The picture quality is much better than I expected from a handheld device that is primarily for music use. Same for movie quality. I had no skips in the movie and it ran perfectly. Sound quality is great but I didn't care for the earbuds and bought a different pair. I like that you can customize the colors, mine is pink, and you can buy lots of accessories as well. Overall I really like the Zen and think it is a great value for the price. I much prefer this over any of Apple's Ipods. It holds lots of info but is still very portable. I have since bought one as a gift for a friend and have recommended to others. ...