Reviews by Friends of cmohr80

Meri says "It's a Keeper!" about Walnut Hollow Creative Versa-Tool

Meri — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:22:22 GMT

As a young girl I was given a wood-burning kit. I spent hours making plaques and wooden animals covered with my "art". When I had a daughter I introduced her to the craft as well. She made an incredible panda bear plaque worthy of display. I recently pulled out the old wood-burning tools and noticed that they were missing the interchangeable tips so anything I made would be limited to the use of one tip. I decided to purchase a new tool.

I couldn't find a duplicate of my old tool. What I did find however was much better. It is called the Creative Versa-Tool made by Walnut Hollow. This tool is a smaller version of the old wood-burning tool. It comes with a comfort grip and a heat protection shield so you can't burn your fingers while using it. It also came with a stand so that it can be safely stored and not burn counter-tops, tabletops, etc. It also came in a plastic storage case [so next time I look for the tips they will all be in one place]. I like that!

The tool comes with eleven...

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Katrena says "My Kids Love This Disney Princess Step Stool" about Disney Princess Step Stool

Katrena — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:28:45 GMT

The Disney Princess Step Stool is a cool stool for little girls who like pink and princesses. When I happened to see this one on sale at 75% off at Dollar General, I grabbed it and made a beeline for the checkout. I knew my girls would love it.

What I like about the Disney Princess Step Stool:

My daughters love Disney princesses and pink.
It has rubber tipped legs, which makes it less prone to slide.
It is fairly sturdy but wouldn't hold large amounts of weight.
I got it on sale at the end of the summer.
It's pretty lightweight and easy to move.

The Negatives on the Disney Princess Step Stool:

My 2-year-old can now reach things that she knows I put out of her reach.
It wasn't a terribly high price before the sale (less than $5) around here.
My kids (8, 5, 2) seem to always want to climb on this thing, and the 2-year-old usually sets it right on my foot before standing on it.
It has tipped a few times.

I'm pretty sure the label on this one said that this is for sitting and not standing...shouldn't...

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njchicaa says "I'm very happy with my Sigg Aluminum Water Bottle!!" about Sigg Water Bottle

njchicaa — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:37:53 GMT

I've been wanting a Sigg Water Bottle for several months now, but I kept balking at the $30 price tag at the local Target. Needless to say, I was beyond thrilled when I received one as a gift last month and have been using it faithfully almost every day since then.

The Sigg Water Bottle is an aluminum bottle that can be used (and reused) to hold water, iced coffee, iced tea, juice, and other drinks. It has a special coating on the inside to both prevent the absorption of the flavors of the liquids contained and to prevent the liquids from acquiring a metallic taste from the bottle itself. This Aluminum Water Bottle is not dishwasher safe which is inconvenient. It also has a plastic mouth, plastic top, and plastic threads to connect the two. If you aren't careful, you can very quickly strip the threads if you don't pay close attention to how you put the top on.

I drink at least one liter of water at work each day between 7 and 2pm. I used to just hit up the local convenience...

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njchicaa says "I LOVE Natural Balance Ultra Dry Cat Food." about Natural Balance Ultra Dry Cat Food

njchicaa — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:34:40 GMT

Over the years I've become very picky about the ingredients in cat food and cat food in general. I've tried basically all of the so-called "premium" and "super premium" foods out there, but the one I keep coming back to is Natural Balance Ultra Dry Cat Food

Natural Balance Ultra Dry Cat Food is formulated to be a complete diet for both cats and kittens. The pieces are about the size of Skittles (but flattened) so they are suitable for cats of all sizes. It contains high-quality ingredients like chicken meal, chicken, brown rice, salmon, barley, chicken fat, potatoes, carrots, lamb meal, duck, ground flaxseed, etc. It contains no corn, wheat, by-products, gluten, or carcinogenic preservatives which is one of the major reasons that I love this Natural Balance Cat Food.

Another reason that I really like this cat food is the fact that the cats absolutely love it. They happily eat it and only need to consume small amounts because it doesn't contain cheap fillers so they are getting...

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njchicaa says "Weber Gourmet Burger Seasoning adds lots of flavor!" about Weber Grind-n-Grill Gourmet Burger Seasoning

njchicaa — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:17:25 GMT

We love to try different seasonings and spices, so when my husband saw a giant 8 ounce grinder jar of Weber Grind N Grill Gourmet Burger Seasoning at the local wholesale club last year, he immediately decided to add it to the cart. We were hosting our annual 4th of July barbeque, so he figured that this would be the perfect seasoning to add to our homemade burgers.

The Weber Gourmet Burger Seasoning contains ingredients like sea salt, "spices", sugar, dehydrated onion, dehydrated grlic, brown sugar, dehydrated red/green bell pepper, dehydrated tomato, parsley, and natural smoke flavor. To use it you simply remove the top, invert the bottle, and then twist the bottom part to grind the seasonings and apply them to your burgers, steaks, meatloaf mix, etc. The grinder has a little lever that you can move to supposedly change the grind setting from coarse to fine, but ours has never worked and the grinder seems to be stuck on "coarse".

Despite the permanently-coarse grind setting, we still...

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Jo says "Coco Coir Collections Mat is great for inside or outside." about William F. Kempf Cocomats Coco Coir Collections

Jo — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:49:12 GMT

I love mats. I have mats and rugs over the rugs in my house, which drives my daughter crazy when she comes home. I like to have a nice welcome mat in the front and in the back of my house.

I liked the way the Coco Collections Coir Rubber Mat looked. This particular one is in my house right at the entrance way. Some Coco Collections mats I have put outside. They do fade after awhile and since I live on the ocean the salt water does a number on everything. In general these are quite durable.

"Coir (From Malayalam kayar, cord) is a coarse fiber extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a coconut. (wikipedia)"

Amazon has a whole host of mats which you can see here: http://tinyurl.com/ykq5tb6.

My mat is really pretty with an attractive design. It is 18 inches by 30 inches which is the perfect size for an outside or inside door mat.

The back of the mat is made of rubber. The care instructions warn us to keep the mat out of direct sunlight so it won't fade but for around $7.00 I just replace...

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CyndiA says "Love these little mini 5 x 7 inch legal pads in pastel colors." about Tops Docket 5 x 7 Mini Legal Pads

CyndiA — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:04:49 GMT

Legal pads are convenient but bulky, but these Tops Docket 5 x 7 inch are just perfect for most situations. I can even stick one in my purse which comes in handy for so many times when I want to write down a quick note.

I first ordered these at work through Office Depot, and I continue to do so. My boss found out that he liked the little pads better than the big ones too - or for most things.

They are, as I said, 5 x 7 inches - a nice size.

These little notepads are lined which is nice. They may have unlined paper pads too. I've never checked. I personally like lines on my paper.

The colors that I get here are yellow, blue, and my favorite - lavender. They call them pastels. They have a bit of color but not enough to make it hard to read over them. It's very easy to read my black and blue pens over these colors.

I do use full size legal pads from time to time, but these 5 x 7 inch writing pads are my "go to" now. I really like the size.

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njchicaa says "I've only used this blackhead treatment once, but I'm impressed!" about Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Blackhead Extractor

njchicaa — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:08:02 GMT

I had never heard of the Dr. Brandt line of skin care products until I was completing an order at Sephora.com and was asked which 3 product samples I'd like to try. On a whim, I chose Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Blackhead Extractor because I currently do have issues with clogged pores and figured it was worth checking out.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Blackhead Extractor is formulated with alpha and beta hydroxy acids, silicone dioxide, and something called "eijitsu rose". This product is designed to exfoliate and soften skin while also absorbing excess oil and unclogging pores, loosening/removing blackheads, and tightening pores again. You simply apply a thin layer of this product to your "problem areas", let it dry for 5-10 minutes (it will turn white when dry), and then rinse with warm water and dry skin.

I received a 0.068 fluid ounce (2 mL) sample of Vacuum Cleaner Blackhead Extractor for free with my Sephora order. I was leery about the small sample...

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LisaCarey says "I can breathe again- boy this is fast acting!" about 4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Decongestant Spray 1 Fl.oz

LisaCarey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:29:38 GMT

It's winter time, which means I have sinus trouble. Between the wonky weather in Houston (one day it's 70 the next its 55), travel, dry air from furnaces and the cold weather when I travel the months of November, December and January are tough on me. Desperate for fast relief I sent the husband out (my hero!) to pick up a sinus spray that would really work. He came home with 4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Decongestant Spray.

4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Decongestant Spray is easy to use, and only takes a couple of puffs of the applicator. The applicator actually is the right size for me, not too big and not too small. It is important to follow the directions as using this product too many times or using too much of it can really damage your sinus passages and cause nose bleeds.

That being said, if you follow the directions and just want quick relief then 4 Way Fast Acting Nasal Decongestant Spray is a good nasal spray to use. Within about an hour I was able to breathe freely and get...

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LisaCarey says "Takes off a days worth of makeup and more " about Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover

LisaCarey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:12:01 GMT

My mom likes Clinique (and Lancome) in that order. I like Lancome and Clinique - in that order. The good news is that when we visit each other we don't have to pack our entire skin care regime but borrow from each other to take care of our skin. During my week of borrowing one of the products I absolutely had to use of her's was Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover.

I am not big on makeup, but when I put it on I use products that are meant to last a long time, all day and most of the evening too, so I use waterproof mascara's and long wearing lipsticks. This makes removing make up at the end of the day a little tough, so I need something that can "take the day off" and be gentle enough on my skin. Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover does a very good job of both.

Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover is easy to use, but I do suggest using only cotton balls. I was out, and used a tissue and ended up having to use far more than I normally do. so invest in some cotton...

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LisaCarey says "Great for moisture - not so much on wrinkles " about Olay Pro X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

LisaCarey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:55:55 GMT

Thanks to my membership with Vocalpoint I received a full size jar of Olay Pro X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream to give a try. Now, I am willing to pay more for a quality product, (like Lancome or Clinique) but was so glad I had the chance to try this first.

Let me start by saying, I don't really have any wrinkles. I do have one along the top of my forehead, but around lips and eyes I am pretty lucky. I think it's genetics because my mom still has beautiful skin and she is over 60. The first week that I used Olay Pro X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream the very first thing I noticed was that it was very smooth to apply, only took a little bit to handle my face and neck and that there was no "yucky" scent to deal with. It was also extremely moisturizing, so much so that I had concerns about my skin turning oily.

The next week I used Olay Pro X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream my skin was softer and smoother, but still no discernible difference with my wrinkles.

After a week traveling (and...

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njchicaa says "Eh, McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning is just okay." about McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning

njchicaa — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:51:13 GMT

I'm a sucker for trying new spices and seasonings. In all honesty, I have three full shelves in one of my cabinets completely filled with spices, herbs, and various blends. When I saw the McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning in the local grocery store, I had to toss it into the cart and give it a whirl.

According to the label, McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning "gives your chicken a slow-roasted flavor and golden appearance without using a rotisserie." The ingredients listing is vague with salt, onion, "spices", paprika, garlic, citric acid, and silicon dioxide. My guess is that it also contains some kind of chicken broth powder to give food that "slow roasted chicken" flavor. McCormick suggests using this stuff on whole chickens, chicken parts, turkey burgers, and even in breading for fried chicken.

I've used McCormick Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning on both Purdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs and a skinless turkey "london broil". It did add flavor to the poultry,...

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CyndiA says "Yay - Found Rainbo Rolls so can make little ham cheese snacks." about Rainbo Dinner Rolls in Foil Tray

CyndiA — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:35:21 GMT

Remember those little ham and cheese roll sandwiches that always got gobbled up at parties? Well, maybe they were not big all over, but they were super popular in the South.

For some reason, the grocery stores around don't carry the little Pepperidge Farm rolls now, so that knocked out these appetizers. Until . . . Rainbo started selling a similar type roll in the foil tray.

And, yes, it is Rainbo with no w and not Rainbow rolls. Bet that will confuse a lot of folks huh.

Rainbo rolls can just be heated up as bread, but I usually make the ham and cheese sandwiches. The whole tray of rolls are split like one giant sandwich. Then just put ham and cheese in there and pour butter with mustard and poppy seeds (though I used parsley this last time).

I'm glad I was able to find this brand making the tiny rolls. It had been ages since we had ham cheese appetizers, and they went over great at our family gathering this past weekend.

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LisaCarey says "I feel pretty oh so pretty - and romantic and I smell good too?!" about Michael Kors Fragrance

LisaCarey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:11:46 GMT

Most people are very selective about the perfumes and fragrances they use. It's a very personal thing. For example Angela feels Beautiful when she wears Estee Lauder's fragrance every after many years of use. I feel the same way about Michael Kors perfume.

What do I like about Michael Kors perfume?

it's sexy, every time I put it on I feel like I am attractive
it's romantic
I like it so much I put it on just for me!
subtle tones, but "load" enough to stand out
every time I wear it someone asks me what I have on
the sales lady laughs when I buy it - saying you have to have a certain type of personality to go with this one - and I guess I got it
long lasting
florals, musks, spices

What don't I like about Michael Kors perfume?

it is expensive

Michael Kors perfume is not so subtle, or soft but it is brilliantly beautiful to the senses. It evokes romance and a feeling of being beautiful, not to mention gets me noticed. What more could a girl ask for in a fragrance? ...

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LisaCarey says "Makes me a Picasso with photos " about Google Picasa 3

LisaCarey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:59:11 GMT

I am a frugal person by nature, and if I can find something for free that will do a job as well as something I have to pay for then I am all for giving it a try. Google Picasa 3 is one of those free things that works as well if not better than many other photo enhancement and publishing tools.

What I like about Google Picasa 3

it's free
it is easy to use simply download and start using it
stores my photos for me
allows me to safely and quickly share them online (without any need to have ads to buy something like Snapfish does)
easy to use correction and enhancement tools - zoom, cut, crop, red eye
and best of all - easy to do export

For example, I took hours trying to figure out how to make a picture the right size pixels using other tools. I really need pictures as part of my service writing articles and since I can't afford a professional photographer - it's all up to me. In order to make a photo the right size I simply go to the photo choose the short cut for export...

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Bryan-Carey says "Dawn Hand Renewal: Good Cleaning Ability and Scent " about Dawn Hand Renewal With Olay Beauty Dish Soap

Bryan-Carey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:22:39 GMT

Are dishwashing liquids all the same? Most are effective at cleaning dishes, but others offer extra ingredients or extra abilities that supposedly set them apart from the competition. One such product is Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay Pomegranate and Splash, a dishwashing liquid and hand softener.

Dishwashing Detergent Commentary:

Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay Pomegranate and Splash is one of several dishwashing liquid varieties sold under the Dawn label and one of four varieties sold under the Hand Renewal series. This product is orange/pink in color with a scent that is very much like air freshener, combining soap with citrus. It is unique among dishwashing liquids in that it includes special Olay hand- softening ingredients that, according to the manufacturer, will make your hands softer after five uses. The texture of this dishwashing liquid is somewhat like thin lotion, and a little bit sticky; which, again, sets it apart from most others.

Washing dishes is one of the few household...

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LisaCarey says "Helps this family save on entertainment, dining and more!" about The Entertainment Book

LisaCarey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:12:40 GMT

I love to save money, but don't we all. One of the best ways I found to save money many years ago (when I was a single parent) was the Entertainment Book. Now, many moons later, I am older, wiser, still a parent and still using the Entertainment Book just about every week. To be honest, the only time I didn't use it was when we lived in Knoxville because there wasn't one available there.

What I like about the Entertainment Book:

easy to buy online
pays for itself in just one use
used for dining, fast food, entertainment, dry cleaning, car washes, oil changes, travel plans, hotels,
helps me find places I may not have tried without the book
helps me save money wherever I go
savings with both coupons and the card
registering my book means I can use extra printable coupons from the website
coupons grouped according to usage
coupon index in alpha and neighborhood order

What don't I like about the Entertainment Book:

that this year I don't have two of them and...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Still feel (like I wanna wear) Beautiful after all these years." about Estee Lauder Beautiful

AngelaWLaFon — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:22:14 GMT

Beautiful perfume by Estee Lauder

Many moon cycles ago I fell in love with Estee Lauder's Beautiful perfume. I asked for it as a Christmas gift and got it and ended up happily receiving Beautiful perfume as a Christmas gift for several years. As time went by I have tried many scents. I've tried Clinique's "Happy" but it just doesn't make me happy. I love dream angel's Heavenly Bloom (Victoria Secrets) but it is more of a frangrance mist for everyday that isn't long lasting. For an all evening long scent that smells like me, just better, I keep coming back to Beautiful. It's not an everyday perfume for me but it is my special event go to scent.

Beautiful has floral undertones but to me it smells more like "white" flowers that are crisp and clean and strong and not "pink" sweet flowers. One spray is all you need of the long lasting scent of Beautiful.

The Beautiful Collection by Estee Lauder:

Eau de Parfum Spray 1 oz. (usually around $48.00)

Eau de Parfum Spray 2.5 oz. (usually...

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TunefulGal says "Get a grip on Ikea's great Pokal glasses. Unbelieveable prices!" about Ikea Pokal Drinking Glasses

TunefulGal — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:52:05 GMT

WHY I'M OBSESSED WITH DURABLE GLASSWARE

My hands have always been "sacred". The daughter of musicians, I grew up playing the piano, frequently warned to "be careful of your hands". As a softball outfielder, I always prayed no one could hit the ball into right field. In basketball, I approached everything knuckles first. (No wonder the captains always chose me last for their teams!)

Now, my hand obsession pretty much confines itself to anything that breaks in the dishpan. Delicate wineglasses and champagne flutes seem perilous. And, breakage aside, I've experienced my last boredom with plastic glasses. So... my latest discovery... ummm... plays right into my hands!

SKIP TO HERE IF YOU JUST WANT THE BARE FACTS

The Ikea's Pokal Drinking Glasses work for hot drinks as well as cold, seem ultra durable (though not with the stated assurances of www.viewpoints.com/Duralex-Classic-French-quot-Picardie-quot-Glasses-review-2fa6), and feel good in the hand.

Ikea's Pokal Drinking Glasses...

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njchicaa says "Kill off the worms in your dog or puppy's intestinal tract." about Safe-Guard 4 Canine Dewormer

njchicaa — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:41:32 GMT

One of the constants of animal rescue is that kittens and puppies have worms. I always deworm them with Pyrantel Pamoate four times in order to remove the common roundworms that they always have. With the last foster puppy, though, I was still finding worms in his poop which meant I was dealing with tapeworms--something Pyrantel cannot kill.

I bought a box of four 3-gram pouches of Safeguard 4 Canine Dewormer at the local PetCo for about $10 I believe. The main ingredient in Safeguard 4 Canine Dewormer is fenbendazole which kills tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. To use it you simply add the appropriate amount of deworming granules to canned food (there is a chart on the back of the box which bases treatment amounts on weight), mix well, and then feed to your dog or puppy. You must repeat the treatment for 3 days in a row to consider the dog fully-dewormed. That's it!

I've been very happy with Safeguard 4 Canine Dewormer. It was effective in eliminating...

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