Reviews by Friends of dovey

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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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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Caprig says "But I Was SO DETERMINED Not To Buy ANYTHING From You!" about Victoria's Secret Heidi Klum Perfect Lipstick in Exotic Spice

Caprig — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:41:13 GMT

As determined as I was not to ever buy anything from Heidi Klum again, I found myself falling into the vortex of the HEIDI KLUM LE HOLIDAY COLLECTION.

I was out of town and needed a nude lipstick badly. I was at a mall that had Victoria's Secret in it, and found that their lipsticks were very good for me. I happened to try on the HEIDI KLUM PERFECT LIPSTICK in EXOTIC SPICE and fell in love with it. It is perfect on my lips.

So, Heidi Klum has jumped on the LE bandwagon and caused a stir with her Limited Edition lipsticks which only come out at Christmas time. If you snooze, you lose.

WHAT IS HEIDI KLUM PERFECT LIPSTICK in EXOTIC SPICE LIKE?

HEIDI KLUM PERFECT LIPSTICK in EXOTIC SPICE is a gorgeous pink nude color. I would say that this color probably works best on cool complexions as it tends toward the pinkish side. However, each person looks so different in lipstick colors, I would not say that is written in stone.

The texture is more like LAURA MERCIER GLOSS STICKS. ...

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Caprig says "Even Thouhgh I Don't Like You, I Broke My Boycott" about VS Makeup (Victoria's Secret) Heidi Klum Luminous Face Powder Gems MOONSTONE

Caprig — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:15:49 GMT

It is rare that I am so turned off by a person that I will actually BOYCOTT something that they sell because I dislike their behavior so much. Recently, however, I had such an experience. Heidi Klum, who has been heralded as some kind of super model for years had demonstrated some of the most disappointing and frustrating behavior on her show PROJECT RUNWAY. Her behavior was SO disturbing that I decided I would not even look at any of her collections of makeup at Victoria's Secret anymore.

I was doing pretty well at this little self appointed boycott, until I was waiting for someone at Victoria's Secret one day and I began to play with the makeup. When I noticed that it was the Heidi Klum collection I quickly put it back and refused to touch it again.

Then I was on a trip and needed a natural lipstick badly. I happened to be at a mall that was selling this, and I tried it on. That was all she wrote.

After breaking my boycott by purchasing the HEIDI KLUM EXOTIC SPICE lipstick,...

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Katrena says "Smartvalve Toilet Fill Valve Left Me Feeling Pretty Slow & Dumb" about American Standard Smartvalve Toilet Valve Model 3198.000

Katrena — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:12:13 GMT

The American Standard Smartvalve toilet fill valve box says "Installs in under 15 minutes." I fell for it, hook, line, and sinker. I figured that even if it took my husband an hour and a half to get home that I would be able to smile and say "I already fixed the toilet!"

I am not a plumber. I do not have a plumber's tools. I don't make the money that plumbers do; therefore, I went to Lowe's and bought this thing that used to have a floating ball in it but newer versions now go straight up and down on a rod. It is supposed to cue the water to stop running after the back of the toilet fills to the appropriate level.

What I Like about SmartValve:

Height adjustment is easy--just twist the yellow part and lift or lower and then twist back to lock.
Opening the top for maintenance is easy, although I wouldn't recommend doing that while the water is running like my husband did. :)
There aren't many parts, but the directions didn't really talk about where to put all of the parts.
I can now flush...

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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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TunefulGal says "Avon's top-notch shower caps do double duty at my house!" about Avon Advanced Techniques Shower Cap

TunefulGal — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:18:01 GMT

Ruffles and flourishes don't make shower caps work. Avon's Advanced Techniques Shower Cap, unadorned save for some pretty polkadots, cuts to the chase and keeps the dreaded Moisture Monster at bay. This is especially important for someone with skinny, fine hair like mine. Just a moment of moisture takes the curl out of my hair whether outside or in. And there's nothing worse than saggy, soggy hair.

Why did I describe myself as "a dog and cat Mama" in a shower cap review?

Well... when my pooches need to take a potty break in the rain or on a foggy night, they eagerly wait until I agree to go out with them. (Yes, they're spoiled. Before we adopted them, they lived outdoors 24/7 in all kinds of weather.) This excursion works best when I put on my Avon Shower Cap first. Nothing penetrates this cap. Nothing! (If I'm walking in the neighborhood, I wear a hoody over this less-than-attractive cap arrangement.) And all is happiness when we get back inside.

More traditionally,...

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Jo says "Amana 30 Inch Freestanding Electric good on a budget Range " about Amana 30 Inch Freestanding Electric Range #AER5830VAD

Jo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:36:42 GMT

To the Point

We finally decided that having two burners on which to cook just wasn't working. We wanted a ceramic top and it had to be electric. We didn't want to spend a lot of money. The Amana 30 Inch Freestanding Electric Range #AER5830VAD was $400.00 on sale at Home Depot back in August. The regular price is around $550.00. That's still in the low end of range prices.

A Closer View

The first thing we noticed was that this range is smaller than our previous one. It doesn't make a difference to us. We have a small kitchen so it is good. What isn't good, especially for a family, is that the bottom drawer is not nearly as deep as any other range I've owned. My cookie sheets are always falling in the back and onto the floor.

I would not recommend the flat top style range if you have children. I know that kids touch coils as well but the ceramic is hot even when it is not red. There is a hot light indicator but a child would have to know to look for it.

The Features

Pros

The Amana 30 Inch...

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TunefulGal says "Immediate comfort with Ikea's 'Poang' chair and then..." about IKEA Poang Chair

TunefulGal — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:03:26 GMT

My husband "Pal" and I have a complete record with the popular Ikea Poang Chair. We purchased our first at Ikea, another (with the footstool) at Goodwill, and pulled in two off the street. They have circulated from room to room and always said "Welcome" to anyone entering the room. Judged by looks only, the Poang is positively seductive.

The Ikea Poang provides comfort and support from the first sitdown. It is not however the chair for a full evening's sit watching TV nor is it the ideal chair for a long read by the fire in the livingroom. Fact is, it's not truly supportive in a way that favors the lower back. Spend too long in it and, if you're not an athletic young thing, you need a good martial arts ki-yi or a hefty helper to get out of it.

The Poang's slipcover is machine washable -- a good thing if your cat likes to sit in it, too. Lamentably, stuffing the two foam cushions removed for washing back into the slipcover presents a challenge hardly less athletic than a robust...

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TunefulGal says "Santa Hats: Wear them or DECORATE or COLLECT them!" about Walgreen's, Petco, Team Santa, etc. Santa Claus Hats

TunefulGal — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:00:05 GMT

Every Christmas season for the past five years, I've photographed students and friends posed in a variety of Santa Hats. This year, I hung up some of my Walgreen's Santa Hats over the fireplace where our stockings usually go. You can see my starters above. I may rearrange them and add the stockings as well.

In the meantime, it occurs to me that with an additional strong loop, each Walgreen's Santa Hat might contain just the right amount of small items representing the smaller amounts the current recession has demanded of a lot of us.

In any case, my favorite hat is the one on the far left which is labelled "Diva". But there others I don't yet own that could make up a nifty collection. The Duluth Trading Company Santa Cap, even on sale at $14.50 this year, is a little more than I want to pay. But I'm keeping my eye on it, and you can too at DuluthTradingCompany.com

If you want them for or about a team, go to TeamSantaHats.com where you can order customized hats for your bridge...

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Meri says "So long overdone rolls, so long burnt cookies... " about Pampered Chef Stoneware

Meri — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:10:32 GMT

Pampered Chef Stoneware turned me into an awesome baker. If I had not experienced baking with it I probably would be quite skeptical. So long overdone rolls, so long burnt cookies... truly amazing.

I have never burned baked goods while using the Pampered Chef Stoneware pieces. In fact, my cookies look as if I bought them at a bakery- perfectly baked to a golden brown. The secret to the way it browns is in the way the stoneware is made- each piece of stoneware is formed from a natural stoneware clay that evenly distributes heat and draws moisture away from the stone. As if that isn't enough of a sell, the stone retains heat so it acts like a warming dish after the items are baked. Somehow, it doesn't burn the baked item.

Seasoning the Stone:

It takes a little getting used to baking with any piece of Pampered Chef Stoneware. After receiving one you first need to wash it with hot water. The next step is called "seasoning" the stone. This is done by either baking a couple batches of high...

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Katrena says "Rudolph is a Favorite Christmas Movie at My House" about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Katrena — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:49:07 GMT

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer has the charm of an older movie with a story that never grows old. This movie focuses on how being different really isn't bad at all.

Sam the Snowman sets the stage and narrates the story beautifully. The characters are lovable, even the Abominable. Although Santa is a bit grouchy in places, he begins to cheer near the end. Even the relentless elf boss decides to soften at bit. The technology used to make the characters is quite interesting and really appeals to kids. Even the scary characters don't look all that scary.

The Story:

Rudolph is born looking different from the other reindeer because he has a shiny red nose. His father decides Rudolph should wear a cover over his nose, and Rudolph is showing great promise as the young ones try out for the sleigh team. Unfortunately, his cover pops off and Rudolph is no longer welcome by the other reindeer his age...except Clarice, who has a crush on him and decides he looks better without the silly cover.

Eventually...

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Katrena says "Twenty-six Princesses is a Fun Twist on an Alphabet Book" about Dave Horowitz - Twenty-Six Princesses

Katrena — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:22:11 GMT

Twenty-six Princesses [2008, G.P. Putnam's Sons, ISBN: 978-0-399-24607-4] by Dave Horowitz is a 32-page children's picture book that covers the letters of the alphabet as the story of these princesses develops.

Not all of the princesses are being particularly ladylike, and I think that's why my girls like this one. The book also incorporates rhyming and lots of humor. My girls got a kick out of Princess Nell, who apparently passed gas and they also started laughing about "Princess Ruth, mithing a tooth."

The illustrations are colorful and compliment the story.

My Viewpoint:

Twenty-six Princesses is an alphabet book that shows lots of princesses, many of which are behaving badly. This can be a fun book and my kids liked to look for the letter of the alphabet that was somewhere on each page. The rhyming words made the book fun to read. People who are looking for well behaved princesses in their storybooks would probably do better to try another children's book.

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PattyTherre says "My two fave inexpensive body butters but which wins my $8.00?" about Tree Hut vs. Avon's Mark Self Sanctuary: Battle of the $8.00 Body Butters. Which is Better?

PattyTherre — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:00:10 GMT

Body butters! I love them. I have very expensive ones, all natural ones, and I have some inexpensive ones. Two of my favorite body butters under $8.00 are Tree Hut's various butters and Avon's Mark Self Sanctuary body butters. But if I had to pick just one, which would it be? Read on to see!

Tree Hut Body Butter vs. Avon's Mark Self Sanctuary Body Butter

Size and Cost

Tree Hut's body butters come in a 7 ounce tub for about $7.50. Self Sanctuary body butters are 6.7 ounces and cost $8.00. Both go on sale frequently though. There is so little diffrence in the two in these areas that I call this one ...

The Winner: A Tie

Scents

Tree Hut has luscious scents like Coconut Lime, Hawaiian Kukui, and Almond Honey. Avon's Mark brand comes in fresh blends like Lemon Sugar, Honey Jasmine, and Lime Lavender. My favorites are Tree Hut's Coconut Lime and Mark's Self Sanctuary Lemon Sugar. I have tried the other Tree Hut scents and all were amazing. I smelled the Lime Lavender Avon brand and thought it...

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Katrena says "Find Moon Phase Image for Any Date 1800-2199: Cool!" about Moon Phase Images Virtual Reality Web Site

Katrena — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:36:20 GMT

The Moon Phase Images Virtual Reality Web Site offers visitors the opportunity to find out the moon phase for dates between 1800 and 2199. According to the web site, the lunar images were created by R. Schmidt.

How It Works:

The home page shows a virtual image of the moon as it appears at the present time in universal time that is updated every four hours. Users may also choose to see the moon as it appears at another time by choosing:

Century
Year
Month
Day
Hour
Time Zone (Universal, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific)

What I Like About This Web Site:

Easy navigation--users can go back and reset with another date quickly
Very simple--doesn't have advertisements or other topics
Easy to use--my 8-year-old learned how to use it in just a few minutes
Wide range of dates available
Seems to be accurate but I

What I Don't Like About This Web Site:

The default century is the 1900s
It doesn't list the name of the phase--just shows the picture

My Viewpoint:

My daughter has had an assignment to...

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Katrena says "104.7 fm Radio "The Fish" Has Great Christian Christmas Music" about 104.7 fm radio "The Fish" Web Site

Katrena — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:11:35 GMT

Radio stations don't like the area in which I live. I'm in a rural area where even cell phones often do not pick up. It's not unusual to see people walking around outside their homes when they try to talk on the phone. Radio? Well, if it's not clear, sometimes it's just not worth the effort...unless I try to pick up a station on the radio.

I love to listen to Christmas music. I came across the web site for 104.7 fm "The Fish" in Atlanta by accident, and I'm glad that I did. This Christian radio web site is very user friendly, and at this time they are playing all Christian Christmas music. I particularly enjoy listening to the Christian Christmas music, both older and newer songs, and this station is playing both. They are playing a few secular songs like Frosty and Sleigh Ride. They advertise that they are kid friendly, and so far I would agree with that.

I can easily find the area to click to listen to the station live, and I can also see the last 15 songs played. The song list has...

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