Reviews by Friends of anais43

BayouBengal says "Glimmer Like a Star with Bare Escentuals Bareminerals Glimmer" about Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Glimmer

BayouBengal — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:20:09 GMT

I've never been one to really put on a lot of makeup but sometimes you do want to draw attention to your eyes. Mascara doesn't always do the trick, or you want something that will complement your clothing. My case was a little different. I just wanted a different look. I wanted an eyeshadow color that was neutral, would go with lots of outfits, and also be noticed. I decided on two shades of Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Glimmer to perk up my eyes.

Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Glimmer

Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Glimmer comes in small plastic pots with black lids with the "BE" logo on top. The top screws on and off to reveal a circle with a small tab that should be pulled off to open up the sifter holes to allow you to access the eyeshadow.

Each "pot" of Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Glimmer contains .02 ounces of eyeshadow. This doesn't sound like a lot, but a pot usually lasts me anywhere from one to two years.

The "glimmer" line consists of a Bare Minerals regular eyeshadow......

BayouBengal says "Melitta Express Kettle: Perfect Way to Heat Water for Tea" about Melitta Express Kettle

BayouBengal — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:34:04 GMT

The Melitta Express Kettle is not an appliance that I use at home, but one that is used at work quite often. It is the perfect way to get hot water for tea, and that is exactly what we use it for. We often have visitors in the building for meetings. The typical beverage here in the south is hot coffee. However, not everyone drinks coffee. Having the Melitta Express Kettle on hand allows us to offer a cup of hot tea to those visitors who prefer tea over coffee.

Melitta Express Kettle

The Melitta Express Kettle is an electric kettle that simply heats water. It holds 1.7 liters of water that can be viewed through the window that runs from the mid top to the mid bottom of the kettle. The kettle sits in a swivel base that also houses the power cord which is a nice design since it doesn't interfere with your kettle. The kettle rests on a stainless steel element which in turn heats up the water.

The Melitta Express Kettle is white in color and will match any decor in your kitchen......

Jolie says "Meet my Granddaughter Lexi, an American Girl Bitty Baby " about American Girl Bitty Baby

Jolie — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:41:35 GMT

My daughter asked Santa for a baby doll for Xmas. That was all that she wanted and nothing more. When she got her American Girl bitty baby she was an instant mommy and I was an instant Grandma to baby LEXI (yes, that is what my daugher named her American Girl bitty baby.)

The bitty baby is blond and blue eyed, just like my daughter, and made of sturdy construction. She is also small enough to carry around easily.

Since bitty baby came into our family, bitty baby has been to the movie theater, out to dinner, Xmas dinner, her Great-grandma's house and more. She is a full member of the family now and is with my daughter 24 x 7.

I, (I mean Santa), had originally picked out a baby from Target for $30. But, I have to admit, for $10 more, the American Girl bitty baby was so much nicer. She is actually normal looking with a cute little face and a button nose. Some of the babies look a little demented. But, the American Girl biddy baby is actually pretty cute!!!

Now, if I can just avoid buying the......

Jolie says "I am not a huge Brad Pitt fan, but he was good and "hot"" about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Jolie — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:19:25 GMT

Yah, what Mike said! That was a thorough review!!

I liked Benjamin Button and I even cried during the movie a few times. The acting was good, the story line well developed, and it was such a touching love story.

I did think that the movie was a little slow going for the first hour, but when Brad Pitt turned into a man and he was courting his "love", it captured more of my attention. Hehehehhe. Again, I am not a huge Brad fan, but his acting was good, he looked good, and the storyline was touching.

I would consider seeing Benjamin Button in the theater but dont read too much-- it is a little over-hyped in my opinion.

For whatever it's worth, I thought Angelina did just as good of a job in Changeling. They are quite the duo.

My rating: a solid B
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BayouBengal says "George Forman Grill (Model GR10AWHT) is a KNOCK-OUT!" about George Foreman Grill - Indoor GR10AWHT

BayouBengal — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:20:36 GMT

The George Foreman Indoor Grill, Model GR10AWHT is the perfect size grill for two people. Since my kids are grown and on their own (gee, it's nice to finally say that!), I am having to learn how to cook in different proportions. Many times I come in from work and I'm dead tired. I need an easy and quick meal to prepare. Cooking on the George Foreman Indoor Grill fills both requirements and the meat comes out really tasty!

George Foreman Indoor Grill

The George Foreman Indoor Grill has 38 square inches of grilling area, making it a perfect choice for grilling for two. The grill itself is about 10 inches in height and width and is white in color. It weighs in at around 5 lbs. The grill sits with a slight slope that allows for the grease to run off and into the drip pan that comes with the grill. A specially designed spatula is also included that comes in handy for cleaning the grill. It fits perfectly between the grooves and will not scratch the coated surface of the George......

BayouBengal says "Sunbeam Expressbake Breadmaker Goes on the Road With Us!" about Sunbeam Expressbake Bread Maker Model No. 5833

BayouBengal — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:03:20 GMT

Who doesn't love hot fresh baked bread? My husband loves hot bread and was the one that insisted on adding a breadmaker to the household. I have the Sunbeam Expressbake Breadmaker Model No. 5833 and have been using is for several years. In fact, when we take the 5th Wheel Travel Trailer out for camping, my husband packs along the Sunbeam Expressbake Breadmaker Model No. 5833. He is that attached to it!

All About the Sunbeam Expressbake Breadmaker Model No. 5833

The Sunbeam Expressbake Breadmaker Model No. 5833 bakes a 1.5 lb. loaf of bread but is capable of baking a 2 lb. loaf as well. It comes with a Teflon coated pan that lifts out of the breadmaker for easy cleaning. The top of the machine has an extra large viewing window that allows you to take a peak at your bread while it is kneading or baking at any time.

The Sunbeam Expressbake Breadmaker Model No. 5833 comes with an easy to read instruction manual that explains all the settings, the delay feature, the timer, and a troubleshooting......

BayouBengal says "Skil HD77 Worm Drive Saw: It's One Big & Strong Saw!" about Skil Worm Saw, Model HD77

BayouBengal — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:03:08 GMT

Yep, I'm back with another tool review! The Skil HD77 7 1/4" Worm Drive Saw is a handy tool that my husband has had for over 20 years. It's a big and heavy saw and has come in handy for several odd jobs over the years. We last used it in early November on the weekends for adding a latticework panel to the enclose the area between the edge of the house and the ground. We also used it for installing hand rails on both the front and the back of the house. The Skil HD77 7 1/4" Worm Drive Saw handled both jobs easily.

Skil HD77 7 1/4" Worm Drive Saw

The Skil HD77 7 1/4" Worm Drive Saw is a circular saw that is considered to be a heavy duty saw that can be used for professional construction jobs. It is different from a regular circular saw because the blade is located on the opposite side and the blade is driven by gears that are not directly on the actual motor. These gears are referred to as a "worm gear" and how the saw got the name of a "worm drive" saw.

Specifications

The Skil......

BayouBengal says "Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel Makes for Easy Cleaning!" about Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel

BayouBengal — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:06:02 GMT

When it comes to cleaning toilets, it isn't a job most people jump for joy to do. In fact, most avoid the chore whenever possible. When I discovered Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel on the supermarket shelf, I was a bit intrigued. The product was a gel substance that adheres to the side of the toilet bowl. Sounds simple enough, right?

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel retails from $3.99 to $5.99 per package. Each package contains the applicator dispenser and 6 gel discs that stamp on to the surface of the inside of your toilet bowl.

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel is designed to work for up to 7 days. It is recommended that you place it right under the rim of the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl is cleaned with each flush of the toilet as the gel disc dissolves. Each disc has a fresh citrus scent.

What are the Advantages of Using this Type of Cleaning Product?

**The gel disc is small and not complicated to install.

**There......

BayouBengal says "Estwing Weight Forward Hammer Makes Jobs Easier" about Estwing Weight Forward Fiberglass Hammer

BayouBengal — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:01:56 GMT

Having completed several home improvement projects recently with several more to go and remodeling our old house, my husband has been making several purchases in the "tool" department lately. One of his new tools that he said would make "things easier" was a Estwing Weight Forward Hammer. I had never seen one before but had to give it a looking over when he brought it home because he was so happy to have found it on sale.

Estwing Weight Forward Hammer

Estwing Weight Forward Hammer has a totally different design from a regular hammer. Instead of having a straight handle, the forward weight hammer has a curved handle. This allows the weight of the hammer to fall to the front of the hammer and hence the name of this design of hammer.

By now you are probably wondering why this hammer is designed this way and what is the purpose of this oddly designed hammer? I had the same thoughts and asked my husband why he needed this weird looking hammer.

He explained to me that with the weight......

BayouBengal says "Perfect Rice with Black & Decker Rice Cooker (Model RC410)" about Black & Decker Rice Cooker, Model RC410

BayouBengal — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:08:40 GMT

One of the things that I have been trying to perfect for years is making perfect rice. I finally found a pot that I can do it in, but only with that pot. After all those years, my girls decided to buy me a rice cooker. Now I don't have to worry about the rice boiling over, coming out sticky or under cooking. The Black & Decker Rice Cooker, Model #RC410 cooks my rice for me!

Black & Decker Rice Cooker, Model #RC410

The Black & Decker Rice Cooker, Model #RC410 cooks a maximum capacity of 16 cups of rice. You can feed an army with that much rice! It has a removable non-stick pot that sits inside the rice cooker. The pot is coated with what appears to be some kink of teflon coating to prevent rice from sticking to the surface. It is easily removed for washing.

It is really easy to use this rice cooker. Just measure out your rice and water and put inside the pot, cover with lid and turn the control knob down to the "Cook" setting. Once your rice is cooked, you can use the "Warm"......

BayouBengal says "GE Microwave Oven Model JES1136: Great Microwave for Work!" about GE Microwave Oven Model #JES1136

BayouBengal — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:24:15 GMT

Working on the campus of a university has its drawbacks when it comes to lunch time. The campus is crowded with limited places to eat. You have to walk to most of them because there is very little available parking and the weather is also not always accommodating. If you leave campus, you face the traffic and students all getting out of class. It usually takes 30 minutes to get to your destination, so your lunch hour is spent in the car driving. That is why I bring my lunch to work with me most of the time. One of the microwaves that is available for our use is a GE Microwave Oven Model JES1136. It is a small counter-top model that is perfect for occasional use.

GE Microwave Oven Model JES1136

The GE Microwave Oven Model JES1136 comes with a one year warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty covers any defect in the materials or workmanship of the microwave. You will be supplied with another unit that will be covered for the remainder of your warranty period. ......

BayouBengal says "Black & Decker VPX 14V Cordless Drill -- A Winner!" about Black & Decker VPX 14 Volt Lithium Cordless Drill/Driver

BayouBengal — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:22:02 GMT

If you have been wondering where I've been, we have been working on the house on most weekends where the temperature cooperates. Our latest project was putting up latticework around the bottom of the house. This prevents animals and/or small children from crawling underneath the house. It also looks nicer than not having anything there. This was a fairly easy project thanks to the Black & Decker 14V Cordless Drill. It made the installation go much faster than putting up with a traditional hammer and nails, and since the drill is cordless, no long cords to get in the way either!

Black & Decker 14V Cordless Drill

I really think that buying this house was a good excuse for my husband to buy new tools. Every time I turn around he has a new "toy". The Black & Decker 14V Cordless Drill is one of the purchases that he seemed to have pegged as a "must have". Up until this past weekend, I had never used the drill myself. I can now say that this is a very easy drill to use and would......

Jolie says "Redmoon Theater offers a magical theatrical experience!" about Redmoon Theater- Winter Pageant Redux

Jolie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:10:17 GMT

I took my kids this past weekend to the Redmoon Theater to see their Winter Pageant. Honestly, I dont even know how to describe this 50 minute show other than magical- simply magical.

The Winter Pageant at the Redmoon is a visual wonder- celebrating the 4 seasons of Chicago with limited language and extravagant sets and visuals. There is use of lights, bubbles, darkness, movement, and more. Think a hybrid of blue man group and circ de solei and a broadway set.

I didnt know how my kids would react to the play but they were soooo taken by the show. The actors and actresses start 15 minutes early and engage the kids from moment one. The 50 minute show continues to engage them every step of the way. And, at the end, they even bring out cookies and parts of the set to look at closely.

If you can fit in a visit to the Redmoon Theater before the 21st of December, I would strongly encourage you to go. The Winter Pagent is amazing for both kids and adults and for only $10-$15 per ticket- it is a must......

BayouBengal says "Dirt Devil Ultra--A Nifty Little Vacuum Cleaner" about Dirt Devil Ultra Hand Held Vacuum Vacuum

BayouBengal — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:46:26 GMT

We have had the Dirt Devil Ultra Vacuum for several years. I know it has been around for at least 10 years and probably more. We used to keep this little vacuum in our 5th wheel travel trailer but we have since moved it to the house. It has come in very handy for small jobs such as cleaning up the floor under my grandson's chair after a meal, cleaning the throw rug quickly before company, vacuuming the stairs, or any other "quick" job that needs cleaning up. There are several nice things about this little carry around vacuum but the portability of the vacuum has to be the No. 1 special feature. Want to hear more?

Dirt Devil Ultra Vacuum

The Dirt Devil Ultra Vacuum is a small lightweight and portable vacuum. I would estimate that it only weighs about 5 pounds. The "Ultra" model is red (bag, handle and hardware) with a black host. The Dirt Devil Ultra Vacuum has a 4.0 amp motor, a rotating brush which is good for picking up small pieces of paper or pet hair, and an extend-able......