Reviews by Friends of darlyn63

MRSverret says "Try it, you will not be disappointed!" about Bolthouse Farm Vanilla Chai Tea, With Soy Protein, 33.80 fl oz

MRSverret — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:21:39 GMT

The other day while shopping I noticed Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai Tea. I briefly skimmed the label and thought I would like it. I was right, this stuff is awesome!

For around $4 I bought a 32 oz. bottle. The bottle says it's a blend of green tea, soy protein and chai spices that is naturally sweetened with vanilla. The drink is all natural. There are no preservatives, artificial ingredients and it's dairy free.

The chai tea has lots of vitamins and it's low fat. In 8 oz. you get 160 calories, 28 fat calories, 3 grams of fat and 1 gram of saturated fat. There's 60 grams of sodium, 21 grams sugar, 530 grams of potassium, and 10 grams of protein. In addition it has 30% Calcium, 200% Vitamin B6, 20% Magnesium, 150% Vitamin C, 15% Iron, 180% Vitamin B12 and 20% Zinc.

The drink is a little thick. It looks and sort of tastes like a thin egg nog. I love it and will be buying more. I definitely recommend this tasty drink.

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this2shallpass19 says "Hmmm....cats eating human food, what a concept!" about Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys cat food

this2shallpass19 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:27:48 GMT

The slogan for Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys is: "Restaurant inspired food for cats". When you see all the flavor combinations like: White Meat Chicken with Long Grain Rice and Garden Greens or White Meat Chicken w/Cheddar Cheese Souffle with Garden Greens, it makes you think - why am I buying over-priced human food for my cat?

I do buy my cat canned cat food, usually varieties that are all meat, but I had a coupon for two free cans of Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys with the purchase of a bag of Fancy Feast dry cat food, so I couldn't pass them up. I was standing in the pet aisle for quite awhile trying to figure out which of these concoctions my cat would like. These cans are more expensive than other canned cat foods, and like most Fancy Feast cans, smaller too.

Although my cat liked this food just fine, I just don't see the point in buying more expensive cat food because it contains human food. It's not like extraneous ingredients like long grain rice and garden greens were...

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Fardreamer says "This Special Edition Boba Fett figure is, well, special!" about Hasbro Star Wars - Power of the Jedi Boba Fett Special Edition (300th Figure)

Fardreamer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:55:58 GMT

In 1977, Star Wars magically transported millions of moviegoers to a galaxy far, far away. With its 3-¾" - scale figures, Kenner allowed kids of all ages to take pieces of that galaxy into their homes and forever changed the way children play with toys. As the Star Wars saga expanded and evolved over the last twenty + years, so did Hasbro-Kenner's action figure lines. It is with great pleasure that we celebrate these decades of fun with this Special Edition Star Wars 300th 3-¾ " figure. - from the package blurb

When I began collecting Star Wars action figures in the spring of 1978, little did I realize that a gift of the original Kenner Landspeeder and two small figures would be the foundation of a modestly large collection of figures, vehicles and "action playsets" based on the characters and situations created by George Lucas.

I don't, of course, have every action figure, vehicle or accessory ever made; I lack both the financial resources and the space to have amassed the most complete...

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Bryan-Carey says "Discovery Channel Meets E-Commerce" about The Discovery Store

Bryan-Carey — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:02:31 GMT

If you like the subject of science, then chances are you are a fan of the many science- oriented television channels and you likely enjoy the educational aspects that make this type of viewing more worthwhile than other channels. And, chances are, you probably count the Discovery Channel among your favorites. If you do, then you might also enjoy The Discovery Store Online, the online store for the popular cable channel.

Online Store Commentary:

The Discovery Store offers items for sale in several categories, including toys and games, dvd, books, telescopes, fan gear, and more. Along with the merchandise available in these categories, visitors to The Discovery Store can also purchase gift cards, request a catalog, and sign up for e-mail alerts when specific items of merchandise or events become available or known.

I first visited The Discovery Store looking for items for my two girls and I did find some good, educational toys and games for sale- items that help to expand knowledge...

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this2shallpass19 says "I don't like my eye shadow to give me a black eye!" about Ulta Mineral Eye Shadow Duo - Black Orchid

this2shallpass19 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:14:44 GMT

I buy a ton of my beauty products online at several different retailers, so I don't get the opportunity to see the real color of some of the make-up products I buy. Unfortunately, even if I could have seen the colors of Ulta Mineral Eye Shadow Duo in the shade Black Orchid, I still would have bought it because it's gorgeous.

Since Ulta doesn't disclose the ingredients of this product either on their website or on the product itself, I can't tell if the ingredients are worth $12.00. Ulta Mineral Eye Shadow Duo in Black Orchid is a beautiful duo of colors. One side is a frosty lilac and the other is a matte, dark purple. In the case, these colors are absolutely gorgeous and look like they would work well together. Unfortunately, that's not true.

The frosty lilac color looks the same on my skin as it does in the case, which is great. However, the matte, dark purple color was the exact color of a bruise. An eye is one place a person doesn't want their make-up to give the appearance...

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PattyTherre says "10 watches for the Gossip Girl who can't make up her mind!" about Gossip - Interchangeable Mother-of-Pearl Watch Set

PattyTherre — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:52:20 GMT

Quick View: I have a teen girl on my shopping list who is as fickle as I am. She loves style but her moods change all the time. When I saw the Gossip - Interchangeable Mother-of-Pearl Watch Set, I knew she would like it. I gave it to her for her birthday but I now have a set too. For $28.00, how could I go wrong?

My Take on the Gossip - Interchangeable Mother-of-Pearl Watch Set

Gossip makes many styles of fashion watches, none of super high quality. This set comes with a mother of pearl face and can be purchased in silvertone or goldtone. I bought one of each. I gave my relative the gold and I bought the silver. The silver looks better and more high quality.

This set comes with 10 interchangeable croco look straps in black, pink, bronze, white, purple, orange, dark green, seafoam blue, brick red, and deep blue. That's a lot of choices! The watch is stainless steel and the face has Arabic numbers at every hour. It has hour, minute, and second hands. The face is easy to read and the width...

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Jolie says "buyuggsboot.net is a scam! Ugg Boots from China that are fake." about www.buyuggsboot.net

Jolie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:22:46 GMT

Background on Buyuggsboot.net

A friend of mine at Viewpoints recently passed along a site called www.buyuggsboot.net. She found it online. www.buyuggsboot.net is a web site that sells all styles of Ugg Boots at discounted prices.

We werent certain if www.buyuggsboot.net were the real or not. But after a thorough review of the site, we thought it was legit. Buyuggsboot.net looks like a reasonable reseller of Ugg Boots. The page is designed well, the pictures look authentic and they make claim to having the real deal. They also consistently site throughout the web site having customer satisfaction commitments.

To add to the thought it was authentic, the pricing seemed good but not amazing. As you probably know a typical pair of Ugg Boots cost about $110. On Buyuggsboot.net the cost was $89.00- approximately a $20 savings. Seemed like a good deal, but they werent so cheap that I thought it could be scam. As an aside, last year Nordstrom had a similiar sale on Ugg boots so the pricing seemed...

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this2shallpass19 says "I am in love with Jack In the Box's new Southwest Chicken Bowl!" about Jack In the Box Southwest Chicken Bowl

this2shallpass19 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:25:06 GMT

After seeing all the commercials for the new Jack In the Box Southwest Chicken Bowl, I had to have one and see what it was all about. Oh my gosh! I'm in love! Not only is it delicious, but I feel better eating this than I would eating a burger and fries.

The Jack In the Box Southwest Chicken Bowl has fajita-seasoned chicken, peppers, onions, black beans, salsa, cheddar cheese and a delicious cilantro lime sauce, all on top of rice. It smelled so good in the car, I had my husband open the bowl so I could have a bite. It was delicious! The chicken is very flavorful, the veggies are the perfect veggies to have in this bowl and the best part is the sauce. The cilantro lime sauce is a creamy sauce that is exploding with flavor. You can taste cilantro, a spicy type of pepper, maybe a little vinegar, I don't know, but it's wonderful! The chicken, veggies and cheese is all nice, but the sauce makes this bowl.

This bowl is very filling and satisfying and relatively inexpensive...

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ApriBambino says "VS Sexy Tee Full Coverage Bra really is invisible under clothing" about Victoria's Secret Sexy Tee Full Coverage Bra

ApriBambino — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:22:29 GMT

Victoria's Secret Sexy Tee Full Coverage Bra

This is one of Victoria's Secrets newest bras. While I've worn other VS bras in the past there was always an issue with it in one form or another. There's nothing really extra special about the look of this bra but it does fit well and is very comfortable. No binding or 'roll up" of the side panels, the cushioned underwire feels like it's not even there.

Comprised of nylon and spandex with it's "Infinity Edge" design, this bra provides excellent support. The cups are lightly lined, they give enough coverage and look really smooth and sleek under clothing, especially T's and clingier garments. The straps aren't too wide or too narrow, they are totally adjustable for a perfect fit, they don't slide down to your elbows and they move with you.

Victoria's Secret Sexy Tee Full Coverage Bra has just the right touch of femininity and sexiness, certainly nothing overdone. The criss-cross detail at the center is another attractive feature.

Bottom line

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Jo says "Clinique Lines and Defines my Lips" about Clinique Defining Liner for Lips

Jo — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:15:38 GMT

To the Point

Clinique Defining Liner for Lips is the second lip liner I have bought in about 10 years. My first experience wasn't great. However, my friend told me that it keeps her lipstick on longer.

On my makeup shopping spree to the Clinque counter I bought Clinique Defining Liner for Lips.

A Closer View

I took the advice of the sales clerk and bought the color pomegranate. Clinique Defining Liner for Lips costs $14.00 which is about the same amount as I would pay for any decent liner.

I didn't know until I went to write this review that the cover has a built in pencil sharpener. That's really cool. I have a pencil sharpener but it's nice to have one anytime I need it.

Clinique Defining Liner for Lips is creamy and goes on very smoothly even when sharp. I agree with the claims that it goes on evenly as well. I line my lips and then was told to color my lips with the liner. Another method is to draw two dots on the upper lip's bow, a dash across the bottom of the lower lip and then...

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Fardreamer says "Hasbro's Palpatine is nice rendition of Star Wars' main baddie! " about Hasbro Star Wars Saga: Supreme Chancellor Palpatine

Fardreamer — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:36:08 GMT

A Look at Supreme Chancellor Palpatine from Attack of the Clones

For all their flaws (real or perceived), the Star Wars prequels finally get around to explaining how a once-great and thriving democracy evolved into a tyrannical dictatorship even though it was protected by the formidable Jedi Order.

The Republic didn't become the evil Empire because Palpatine -- who was introduced into the film series in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi -- came from another galaxy and took it over by an external attack, but because the Senator/Sith Lord wormed his way patiently into the office of the Supreme Chancellor by using the weaknesses of the democratic system against itself. By allying himself with greedy ultra-capitalist organizations such as the Trade Federation and employing subtle "dirty tricks" to remove Supreme Chancellor Valorum from office, Palpatine cleverly manipulates people and events to get himself elected as head of the Senate and the Republic's Chief Executive.

As George...

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this2shallpass19 says "I love my Energizer Lantern, but I wish it had something!" about Energizer Weather Ready Dual Power Lantern

this2shallpass19 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:44:19 GMT

My family goes camping pretty frequently and on one of our last trips, our lantern broke. I bought the Energizer Weather Ready Dual Power Lantern for our most recent trip and really like it. It offers two choices for lighting: alkaline batteries, or if you are somewhere you can plug it in, a 12-volt adapter.

Energizer says that this lantern has a lifetime guarantee in workmanship and materials for the life of the lantern. The packaging states that the lantern: "provides room-filling light for up to 29 hours on one set of alkaline batteries".

I chose the Engergizer Weather Ready Dual Power Lantern over all the others for several reasons: it has two power sources , it was reasonably priced ($25), batteries AND adapter are included, and I wanted a bulb that would be easy to change when it burned out. Luckily, for me this lantern turned out to be perfect...except for one thing.

While walking around at night or using it on a table as a main light, this lantern was perfect. ...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Cuisinart Waffle Maker Makes Homemade Waffles Easy & Yummy" about Cuisinart Waffle Maker - Classic Round Waffle Maker - WMR-CA

AngelaWLaFon — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:09:56 GMT

Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker

I am a big believer in starting the day off right with breakfast. As a homeschool family, we enjoy making and eating breakfast together. It may be as simple as some yogurt with granola or scrambled eggs with rosemary but waffles are always a hit. I admit I've been a frozen waffle buyer for years but last year we traveled across the country and the kids discovered fresh waffle makers in hotels. It's just hard to go back to frozen waffles after enjoying freshly made waffles.

The Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker:

Comes in stainless steel

Easy to use with a "Ready to Bake Light" and "Ready to Eat Light"

3 settings for your waffle preference

Heats up fast

Wipe clean baking plates

The Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker really is easy to use. I have a couple of tips though. Spray with Pam. Follow the directions and don't fill the waffle maker plates all the way or else it will run over. Fill about 2/3 full and you'll have a full size waffle after you close...

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ApriBambino says "IKEA BURKEN JARS WITH LID are clearly perfect !" about IKEA BURKEN JARS WITH LID

ApriBambino — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:23:17 GMT

IKEA BURKEN JARS WITH LID

If you're a container collector as I am then you'll love these IKEA BURKEN JARS for sure.

These have become an essential in my kitchen, I store all kinds of things in them as they come in three sizes to accommodate many different uses.

The 4 inch x 4 inch 17 ounce size is perfect to store ground coffee, the aluminum lid has a silicone rubber airtight seal on all jars so everything stays fresh inside.

The 4 inch x 7 inch 37 ounce size can hold anything from flour, sugar, oatmeal, cornmeal, dry beans, anything really. The wide mouth makes it easy to get in and out with a scoop or measuring cup.

I use the 5 inch x 9 inch 74 ounce size to store my kitchen utensils like wooden spoons, whisks, spatulas and the like. It's very handy and convenient to see everything inside at a glance.

I even have a 74 ounce size on my bathroom counter filled with seashells, the 37 ounce with various and assorted decorative soaps I find here and there. Like I said, there are endless...

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ApriBambino says " L'Oreal Vive Style Smooth Gloss Serum really shines !" about L'Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style Smooth Gloss Serum

ApriBambino — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:20:48 GMT

L'Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style Smooth Gloss Serum

I should have written this review ages ago here goes.

When I'm looking to add a super shine boost to my hair I reach for L'Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style Smooth Gloss Serum.A few quick pumps into my palm applied by running my hands through and over my hair. It takes no time at all and my hair comes back to life with healthy glossy shine. I apply it to wet hair or dry and it works beautifully with both methods, especially if you blow dry your hair as it also helps to control the frizzies, even in humid weather.

What I like most about it, it doesn't leave my hair feeling weighed down or heavy like many other glossing serums I've tried. Another positive point, this Smooth Gloss Serum doesn't have that residual oiliness either, it leaves hair feeling silky not dirty / greasy.

My hair is very straight and thick, this gives it that smooth healthy look I really like and it lasts until I shampoo. The pump bottle is 1.7 ounces in size, not huge...

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this2shallpass19 says "A free, easy way to make a little extra money!" about Partnership-Plus

this2shallpass19 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:33:01 GMT

Partnership-Plus.com is a free, easy way to earn a little bit of money if you regularly purchase new clothes. It's all done online and really easy. Every time you go shopping for clothes, or receive clothes as a gift, save the tags that come attached to your clothes and the receipts (if you have them).

At the beginning of every month, you will receive an e-mail from Partnership-Plus.com and it will have an online form for you to fill out regarding the clothes you purchased the previous month. So, at the beginning of December, you will fill out a form for the clothes you bought (or received as a gift) in November. To fill out the form, you will need the clothes you purchased last month, the receipts and the tags.

The form will ask you to simple questions like:

The date the clothes were purchased (from receipt)
The material the clothes are made of
The price you paid for the clothes
The type of store you bought them at (store, online)

The survey is very easy, and only takes about...

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Jo says "Chobani Greek Yogurt: give it a try" about Chobani Greek Yogurt

Jo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:34:22 GMT

I learned about Chobani Greek Yogurt at a 12-week weight loss class I have been taking. The reason it was mentioned is because of the amount of protein the yogurts have.

I just finished Blueberry Non-Fat yogurt. I have tried every flavor (except plain) and find them all really delicious. Make sure you stir them because the fruit is at the bottom. I have one a day!

Chobani Greek Yogurt comes in 6-ounce and 16-ounce cups. That is a bit strange because the larger containers serve 2 although they have 8 ounces. Obviously you'll get more calories in half of the 16 ounce yogurt.

The company donates 10% of their profits to charities. http://www.chobani.com

Chobani Greek Yogurt is delicious. I was a bit apprehensive at first because I am so used to non-Greek yogurt I had no idea what to expect. I thought it would be too thick but it isn't. It is just the right consistency.

My Blueberry yogurt has real blueberries in it; 14 grams of protein; no fat; and no cholesterol. However it has 20 grams of...

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flbeachchic says "Sons of Anarchy..All star cast and great directing, great show!" about Sons of Anarchy

flbeachchic — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:50:56 GMT

I was told about this show by friends and about how much they liked it, by this time it was into its second season. My husband and I watched a couple episodes and I was hooked, I ran to my local Walmart and bought season one so I could catch up to season two. Its a gritty, raw show about the life of a motorcycle club in Charming California, Samcro is the name of the club, stands for Sons of Anarchy motorcycle club Redwood Original.

It has a great cast, that includes Ron Perlman as the leader of the club, Clay, he gives an outstanding preformance. Katey Sagal is also in the show, many will remember her as Peggy Bundy, but after you watch her as Gemma, Clays wife, you will never think about Peggy agian. She also is outstanding in this role. She plays mother to Jax, who is torn between whats right and wrong and what direction his stepfather Clay is taking the club in which his decesed father started.

The show also has a great soundtrack, and Katey Sagal sings some of the songs, she...

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Bryan-Carey says "Gladys Porter Zoo: Small, but Very Memorable" about Gladys Porter Zoo

Bryan-Carey — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:29:08 GMT

Family time at the zoo is a regular occurrence in my household, thanks to our membership at the Houston Zoo. We visit several times per year, for educational and recreational purposes but even though we have a membership, we still like to check out other zoos while on vacation. And one zoo we visited recently and enjoyed very much is the Gladys Porter Zoo, a small zoo located in Brownsville, Texas.

Zoo Facts:

The Gladys Porter Zoo is located near downtown Brownsville, Texas. This small zoo opened to the public for the fist time on September 3, 1971, the result of a private donation to the City of Brownsville, which now owns and operates the zoo. The zoo is smaller than average, with only about 31 acres of total space.

Gladys Porter Zoo includes exhibits of animals from all of the major continents and the animals are allowed to roam freely. This zoo divides itself into four main sections: Tropical America, Indo- Australia, Africa, and Other. In addition to the animals, the Gladys Porter...

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Fardreamer says "Nivea For Men Oil Control Face Wash does the job on my skin!" about Nivea Oil Control Face Wash 5oz For Men

Fardreamer — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:21:49 GMT

I usually have a clear complexion with some dry skin issues, but most of the time my facial skin is normal and relatively low-maintenance. All I normally have to do is wash it a few times a day, including once when I'm taking my shower and once while shaving.

Every so often\, though, my 40-something year-old face will start regressing to adolesecence and start getting oily and pimply.

While this is not a disaster of Biblical proportions it's not pleasant, especially if the problem escalates from being merely oily skin to an acne breakout, particularly on the tip of my nose or my forehead. The oily skin feels weird and yucky, and the pimples look ugly and are often painful, too.

Before I switched to Nivea® For Men Skin Care products several years ago, I relied on Clearasil soap and its StayClear deep clean astringent partner. I used Clearasil products throughout my teens and into my twenties, and for the most part they did a fantastic job of eliminating zits and keeping my skin from...

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