Reviews by jasyjen

jasyjen says "The most delicious way to get in your daily fiber" about Kellogg's - Fiber Plus Chewy Bars

jasyjen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:04:59 GMT

When you think of eating something with Fiber in it, you typically think of it tasting like cardboard. Right? I know that I always thought of fiber intake until I tried this product. Fiber Plus bars will change the way you think of food with fiber in it.

This particular review is for the Fiber Plus Chocolate Chip bars.

These things are absolutely, positively, 100% delicious! If someone blindfolded you, and didn't tell you what they were feeding you, you would think you were eating a candy bar with some type of delicious rice crispy treat mixed in with it. The taste is outstanding, the texture is appealing, and the chocolate....oh the chocolate! You can smell the rich dark chocolate as soon as you tear open the package! The bottom of the Fiber Plus bar is completely coated with a thin layer of dark chocolate, and then the chocolate is drizzled over the top, and there are miniature chocolate chips scattered over the top too. YUM!

My eight year old son suffers from occasional...

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jasyjen says "This convenience product isn't worth the money." about Scotch-Brite Stainless Steel Cleaner

jasyjen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:40:11 GMT

Scotch-Brite Cook Top Cleaner is a product that you would only use if you own a glass top stove or ceramic cook top. The way you would normally clean a glass top stove is with a liquid that you apply with a soft cloth, and then buff it in. After it is applied, you would then wipe it clean with a papertowel. It is not a difficult process, but it can be time consuming. Thus, when I saw the Scoth-Brite Cook Top Cleaner, I was intrigued because it promotes itself as being 'an easy solution to keeping your glass or ceramic cook top free from stuck-on food and grease stains'. I'm the type of person that REALLY appreciates a convenience product, and will usually purchase something if I think it will save me time.

The Scotch-Bright Cook Top Cleaner comes in a starter kit, which includes a scratch free pad with an easy to hold handle, and pre-moistened pads that you use to clean the cook top. The bottom of the scratch free pad has a velcro-like material, and you just press a cleaning...

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jasyjen says "Your dog will say THANK YOU for these treats" about Purina Carvers Dog Treats

jasyjen — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:15:48 GMT

I received a free sample of Purina Carvers for my dogs and recently fed it to them. I think if my dogs could speak, they would have shouted, "THANK YOU!". I have never seen either of my dogs enjoy a treat as much as they seemed to enjoy Purina Carvers chicken flavored treats.

The sample bag came with two treats, and they were large enough that I had to break them in half for the dogs to eat them. Purina Carvers look like pieces of meat that have been dehydrated and preserved in a healthy manner. The same that we received was the chicken flavor, and it literally looked like someone had sliced a piece of white breast meat off the chicken in a good sized piece, and allowed it to become completely dried out. The texture was firm, yet chewy, and my dogs seemed to really like it. In fact, the two pieces seemed like a tease and I had to go out and buy a bag of Purina Carvers chicken flavor treats the next day.

At the store, I was able to see that Purina Carvers are offered in...

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jasyjen says "Good for the environment, and easy to use" about Dial Eco-Smart Refill

jasyjen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:52:13 GMT

I had never heard of Dial Eco-Smart Refilluntil I saw it at the store, and I was immediately drawn to it. I like the packaging, because it stands out from all the other soap refills. Right away, you notice the large lettering that boasts "Eco-Smart" and you know that you are looking at a product that is good for the environment. Amazingly, the large pouch was priced at LESS than the regular soap refills so I really wanted to try it.

Dial Eco-Smart Refillcontains five soap refills in one large pouch. The pouch cost right around $ 4.00 at Walmart, so it was economically a better choice for me. I'm always looking for new ways to stretch my money, and buying one large pouch instead of a medium-sized plastic container made sense financially and environmentally too.

Dial Eco-Smart Refill uses 67% LESS plastic than regular soap refill bottles. I'm not overly obsessed with saving the environment, but when I see a simple way to make a positive difference, I like to take advantage of...

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jasyjen says "The Bounce Dryer Bar exceeded all my expectations" about Bounce Dryer Bar

jasyjen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:36:21 GMT

I have to admit that when I first heard about the Bounce Dryer Bar, I was skeptical. The idea of actually adhering something to the inside of my dryer didn't really appeal to me and I assumed that it would leave a greasy reside on the clothing. Well, I was absolutely wrong and the Bounce Dryer Bar exceeded all my expectations. I will NEVER go back to using dryer sheets or the expensive fabric softeners.

What makes the Bounce Dryer Bar so great?

First of all, it is EASY to use. You don't even have to think about it! Wash your clothes as you normally would, without adding any fabric softeners, and when they are clean just put them in the dryer. Don't add anything else!

Secondly, the Bounce Dryer Bar REALLY makes clothes smell fresh and clean. It makes clothes feel soft and eliminates static cling.

How do you get the Bounce Dryer Bar on the dryer?

It's easy! All you do is remove it from the package and slide the dryer bar onto the plastic holder. Peel thea backing off...

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jasyjen says "My husband's riding lawn mower dream became a reality" about John Deere 42" Riding Lawn Mower (Model # BG20444)

jasyjen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:14:11 GMT

My husband has ALWAYS wanted a riding lawn mower. I mean, what man doesn't want to mow the lawn while sitting down? Unfortunately, we never had the money to purchase a riding lawn mower on our own. Most models cost $ 1,000.00 or more, and if you want to own a John Deere, it can cost a lot more.

What would I do without my parents? They own a home with a very large lawn and they purchased their John Deere 42" Riding Lawn Mower a few years ago. When they were ready to upgrade and buy a new riding lawn mower, they gave us this one. For Free! We love it! It is my husband's cherished possession, and he treats it and cares for it like it is a sports car.

What makes the John Deere 42" Riding Lawn Mower so great? There are a lot of things that makes this riding lawn mower special. In fact, it is much more than just a riding lawn mower. It is actually a riding lawn TRACTOR. The difference between the two is that with a lawn tractor you have the option of attaching different...

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jasyjen says "Kids love the smell. Moms love the softness." about Suave Kids 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner - Wild Watermelon

jasyjen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:45:16 GMT

When you are a mom, you will do anything to make bath time quicker and more enjoyable. Trying to get boys into a bathtub can be like pulling teeth, and then when you get them in there, trying to get them to willingly wash their own hair is a whole other issue altogether.

When the boys were babies, we always used Johnson & Johnson No More Tears Shampoo. But, as they got older, they associated this shampoo with "babies" and didn't want to use it anymore. I have always found that it helps to get the kids involved with selecting personal hygiene products that I want them to use. Thus, when my youngest son turned four years old, I tool him to the store and let him pick out his "big boy shampoo". After smelling several different brands and scents, my son said that he preferred Suave for Kids 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner in the Wild Watermelon scent. The price was very reasonable, so we left with this watermelon shampoo. There are MANY other scents of Suave for Kids products available,...

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jasyjen says "An affordable way to improve the air quality in your home" about Honeywell Oscillating Tower IFD Air Purifier (Model # HFD-120)

jasyjen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:32:51 GMT

We are a family that suffers from allergies. We have two dogs and one cat, which does not help our allergy situation, but we are also a family of animal lovers so we aren't willing to give up our pets. In addition to the allergens we have floating around our home from our pets, we also have issues with the age of our home....

The home we live in was built in the 1960's, and when I heard that the air quality inside your home can be worse than the air quality OUTSIDE the home, I called in some man that said he would vacuum out of duct work underneatht he house and clean it up. Well, it turned out that underneat our house is in horrible shape. We have dust and dirt blowing up from the crawlspace underneath, as well as the pet dander that constantly floats around the house. NO WONDER WE HAVE ALLERGIES! Since I could not afford to get all the duct work replaced (it would have cost $ 6,000) I decided instead to purchase a decent air purifier that may help with the air quality in our...

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jasyjen says "Not a good gas grill, even though it was cheap" about Kenmore 2-Burner Gas Grill (Model #464722509)

jasyjen — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:38:29 GMT

My husband grills out all year long, so for our family, an outdoor grill is a necessity. For his birthday, he wanted a new gas grill, as his old one had long since died and he had been cooking on a charcoal grill. I know many people swear by a charcoal grill, but I just can't stand the taste of the food when it is cooked on charcoal. It just tastes like gas to me, which is crazy because food cooked on a gas grill tastes great to me.

I went looking for a new gas grill at Kmart, at the beginning of summer. I did not have a lot of money to spend, less than $ 200.00, and I wanted something that would have a side burner so he could cook a vegetable with the main meal. I found the Kenmore 2 Burner Gas Grill, which was on sale, for around $ 160.00. The display model looked a little wobbly, but I thought it was probably just the way it had been put together. I wasn't crazy about the way it looked, but the next model up was over $ 100.00 more, so I settled on this one.

The Kenmore...

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jasyjen says "A very pretty, powerful table lamp that operates with a touch" about Universal Lighting Touch Table Lamp - Polished Brass

jasyjen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:36:43 GMT

As silly as it sounds, I have always wanted a touch lamp. My mother in law had touch lamps in her living room, but they were big and bulky and not very nice to look at. I knew I didn't want a lamp that looked like hers, but I always liked the way they came on with just a light touch of the hand.

My birthday is this month, and I mentioned that I would like a touch lamp for the bedroom. I imagined reading a book before bed, and being able to just reach over and touch the lamp to turn it on and off, instead of fumbling around for the control knob. My brother gave me my birthday present early, and presented me with a beautiful Universal Lighting Touch Table Lamp. It is so pretty, so elegant, and very feminine. It is absolutely PERFECT!

My Universal Lighting Touch Table Lamp has an attractive polished brass finish on the base, meaning that it has a gold-tone finish that is shiny to look at. It comes with a delicate glass lampshade that has been etched with pretty flowers. The...

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jasyjen says "The thickest, smelliest face cream ever made" about Porcelana Skin Lightening Cream

jasyjen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:15:39 GMT

What is an anti-aging cream? Some may think that it is an anti-wrinkle cream, or a firming cream. But for me, as I age my skin increases to discolor and age spots become more and more visible on my face. Wrinkles aren't really my problem, and I need an anti-aging cream that will help smooth out the appearance of my skin and fade dark spots. If you know of something that really work for this problem, PLEASE share what you know with me.

I have tried everything. I've spent a lot of money on different face creams, hoping that something will make my skin look more even. Dark spots just keep appearing on new locations of my face, and it is very discouraging. I've spent as much as $ 50.00 on anti-aging cream and saw no results, so as crazy as it sounds....I thought maybe if I tried a brand name I had never heard of, it would work.

I found Porcelana Skin Lightening Creamat Walgreens, and it was cheap. I paid less than $ 10.00 for a 3 ounce container. In my mind, I kept thinking...

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jasyjen says "Inexpensive shampoo that smells great - even if it's for men" about Suave Deep Cleansing Shampo for Men

jasyjen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:35:25 GMT

On a recent vacation to Hickory, North Carolina, I forgot my own shampoo and had to use my husband's. The shampoo he brought was in a travel container, which didn't have any label so I had no idea what I was using. The shampoo smelled good, without smelling perfumey or flowery, and also without having a "manly" scent to it. I liked it! It felt great on my scalp, it lathered very nicely, and left my hair feeling clean. My hair smelled GREAT after I shampooed, and I made several comments about how great the shampoo made my hair feel.

AFTER the fact, my husband asked me where I got the shampoo. When I told him I used his travel container, he began laughing and told me that I had just used men's shampoo. I was shocked! I always thought that a man's shampoo would smell....well, like cologne or something. But this one didn't. What surprised me even more was one he told me that the men's shampoo I had been using was made by Suave.

Suave Deep Cleansing Shampoo For Men exceeded...

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jasyjen says "My husband thinks this is so dumb, but I love it" about Black and Decker Battery Operated Adjustable Wrench

jasyjen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:17:19 GMT

I originally bought the Black and Decker Adjustable Wrench for my husband as a Christmas gift. I remember purchasing it at Sears for around $ 30.00, and thinking, "He will LOVE this!" My husband is a tool-fanatic and has at least two or three of each type of tool every made, so I thought he would find the idea of a wrench that adjusts itself with the touch of a button a very cool find. I was wrong.

Christmas morning arrived and I eagerly handed him the Black and Decker Adjustable Wrench, expecting him to spend the remainder of the day playing with it around the house. He opened up the gift, looked at me, looked at the wrench, looked at me, and said, "I already have four wrenches". Disappointed, I thought he must have missed the fact that this wrench works by battery, so i pointed it out to him on the packaging. He replied, "That's stupid. Why do I want a batter operated wrench?"

Oh well. Win some loose some. I think that the wrench is fun and easy to use, and I have since...

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jasyjen says "A digital camera I can actually understand and operate!" about Sony - Cybershot W55 Digital Camera

jasyjen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:26:58 GMT

I am definitely technically challenged. I do NOT understand modern technology and confused with a lot of buttons and knobs. Typically, I had over everything electronic to my 13 year old son who somehow is able to instinctively understand it and set it up for his struggling mother.

I am the picture taker of the family. I don't think I've been actually in a picture since the late 1980's as I am ALWAYS the one behind the camera. That's fine with me because I enjoy capturing memories that our family can enjoy for years. After years of fighting the idea of a digital camera, confused at those I saw in the stores, I decided to give and go shopping for one of my own.

Best Buy is the BEST place to purchase electronics. The sales staff is so helpful and knowledgeable and really takes the time to explain things in a way I understand. When I went shopping for my new digital camera, I went to Best Buy. The salesman understood right away that I was very confused by all the features offered...

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jasyjen says "This treadmill has all the features I need and then some" about Smooth Fitness 5.45 Treadmill (Model # SMT-545)

jasyjen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:29:16 GMT

I wish that I owned this treadmill myself, but alas...it belongs to my mother. However, I use her treadmill often enough that I am qualified to give it a good review. The facts and opinions listed here are from what I have observed when I use the treadmill on a fairly regular basis.

The Smooth Fitness 5.45 Treadmill was not an inexpensive treadmill. In fact, I could not afford this treadmill myself but since my mother does not charge me to use hers, I use it fairly often. What I like about this particular model is that it is easy to operate. It has a digital display and buttons that you have to push to operate it, but it's not confusing like some of the treadmills that I've seen. The digital display is easy to read and allows you to monitor your how fast you're walking, the degree of incline, the distance you have travelled, the calories you have burned, how long you have been walking, and your pulse rate. You can see all of these things on one screen, without having to push...

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jasyjen says "Absolutely beautiful results, but it requires work" about Ralph Lauren Suede Paint

jasyjen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:31 GMT

I enjoy working on home improvement projects myself. Well, techniqually I don't enjoy the WORK, but I enjoy seeing the finished results and being able to say, "I did that myself". I'm not an expert by any means, but I enjoy trying out new techniques that will add a different look to my home.

The walls in our hallways were horribly uneven, scratched, and with small cracks from where the foundation had settled. Wallpaper was NOT an option as the walls were way too uneven. Regular paint didn't mask the damaged areas on the wall either. I knew from experience that a textured paint would be a good solution to this problem, as using textured paint is a good way to disguise damaged walls.

Ralph Lauren Suede Paint seemed to be the best solution to our damaged walls, and after seeing a finished Suede Paint project, I really liked the way the walls had a soft velvety appearance upon completion. So I sat out to educate myself on the application process and purchased the necessary supplies....

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jasyjen says "Great mattress for couples" about Spring Air Never Turn Mattress

jasyjen — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:23:42 GMT

Let me begin by saying that I have a back condition called Scoliosis, which causes me a great deal of pain each day. If I don't have a supportive mattress to sleep on, I have back spasms that keep me up all night long. With that said, my husband and I had been sleeping on an old mattress that needed replaced. We had been shopping for a new mattress for awhile, and could not find one that we both thought was comfortable and was at a price we could afford.

On a whim, I paid a visit to our local furniture store. I noticed a mattress that was sitting higher than all the other mattresses and jumped on. As soon as I felt it I said, "THIS IS IT!". I knew it. THIS was the mattress that we needed to have in our home, and price didn't matter. Much to my surprise the mattress was affordable too! It must have been our lucky day!!

For just under $ 600.00 we went home with a Spring Air Never Turn Mattress and box spring set. Now, that was a sale price, and I honestly can't say what...

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jasyjen says "The best deep fryer I've ever owned" about Rival 1 Liter Cool Touch Deep Fryer

jasyjen — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:49:18 GMT

For many years, deep fryers were banned from our house. They were messy, always splattering hot grease everywhere, and I had not used one for a very long time. While I try to fix healthy meals for the most part, there are some things that just need to be deep fried for best results. Homemade Won-Tons are delicious, but when I tried to fry them in a pan, the result was a big greasy mess!

We found the Rival Cool Touch Deep Fryerat Walmart, which was on sale for around $ 20.00 and what attracted me to this particular model was that it was a locking lid that will keep the hot grease contained inside the unit. We don't need to have a very large deep fryer, so being that it was only a one liter unit, it seemed to be just the right size for us.

We purchased the unit, took it home and washed it out and filled it with vegetable oil. There is a fill line, indicating how far to fill the deep fryer. It didn't look like much oil and I began doubting the purchase, but it did turn out...

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jasyjen says "No contracts, no commitments, just great service" about Verizon - Prepaid Wireless Plans & Phones Cell Phone

jasyjen — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:14:12 GMT

I was once a fan of Tracfone prepaid service, and our family used Tracfones in place of paying for a monthly cell phone service. We were happy with it, but the quality of the phones were a little poor. On a shopping trip to Walmart, I stumbled across a new prepaid phone system by Verizon. Right away I noticed that the cell phones looked like something that you would select at a regular store, and had much nicer features than anything that I had seen available through Tracfone.

The price was fair, I think we paid less than $ 40.00 for a phone for my 13 year old son. The phone was a Samsung U350 camera phone and had texting ability as well as calling. It was Bluetooth enabled, but I am not familiar with that feature and it was not something I planned on using, or allowing my son to use. My son was pleased with the way the phone looked, and thought that none of his friends would know that it wasn't a "real" cell phone. (Whatever that means)

When we opened up the bundle, it came...

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jasyjen says "Save money this winter with this effective space heater" about Soleus 360 Degree Micathermic Heater (Model # HM5-15R-32)

jasyjen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:12:24 GMT

Did you know that you can reduce your energy costs this winter by using a space heater? It's true! Our family began using a space heater last year, and we noticed a savings of approximately 30% in our month electric bill. That means if your electric bill averages $ 200.00 a month in the winter, you could lower that amount by potentially SIXTY DOLLARS! Who couldn't use an extra $ 60.00 in their pocket?

For less than $ 100.00, you can purchase the Soleus 360 Degree Micathermic Heater which will keep you warm and toasty, in fact will keep an entire room warm and toasty, but it will use a fraction of the electricty of your home heating system. Think about it. You pay a lot of money to heat an entire house, but you are normally in just one room. That's a lot of money that is literally being "blown". With the Soleus 360 Degree Micathermic Heater, you can keep the main living area at a comfortable level without running up your electric bill.

Some people associated space heaters...

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