Reviews by joani5

joani5 says "Mint Wash is the best product for combination/oily skin! " about Origins Mint Wash

joani5 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:38:08 GMT

I have allergies and very sensitive skin. I started using Origins about 20 years ago and have been pleased ever since. I have tried other products but always return to Origins.

Mint Wash was the first Origins product I tried. I love the way it removes makeup and oil without drying out your skin at all. You never get that tight feeling. You just feel clean! My husband works at the mills and he comes home very, very dirty. Sometimes when he gets out of the shower his eyes still have dirt around them, looking like eyeliner. I'll have him wash his face with Mint Wash and it removes all of the dirt!

I love the smell, it's a very clean and refreshing mint scent. With my allergies I cannot use anything perfumey and this is not at all like that.

One of the bonuses to the product is that you only need to use very little. The bottle (with the pump) lasts me about 6 months. You only need one pump per wash. It is a very cost efficient product.

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joani5 says "Smell Is awful and lingers forever, caused asthma attack." about Method Wood for Good Spray

joani5 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:36:33 GMT

I purchased this Method Wood For Good Spray thinking that if it was good for the environment it would be good for our family. It does not leave a nice shine. I purchased the microfiber cloth with it so I'm not sure if the cloth cleaned up the dust or if it was the spray. It has a very strong smell and it is not a clean smell, to our family it was offensive and it lasted for days. It triggered asthma attacks in me and my son. I called Method directly and they sent me a $1.00 coupon, for my inconvienence! I paid over $5.00 for the product. I don't call that standing behind your product. There are other Method products that I love, this is not one of them. ...

joani5 says "Really Cool and easy to use!" about Apple - I-Pod 8G 4th Generation

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:54:54 GMT

I purchased the Apple I-Pod 8G for my son. He loves it! It is very thin and an attractive design. It is so easy to download music, videos, pictures, games, etc. off of I-Tunes...Even I can do it! He likes the fact that the screen moves with you and loves how much storage it has. I think the price is reasonable for the quality of the product and the assurance of the Apple name. We've had the small I-pods that do not have the screens on them and this is so much more convenient for finding the songs you are looking for, it gives you categories to search from ie: rock, alternative, etc. Also, you can add a picture of the cd cover to go with the songs. ...

joani5 says " Regenerist is a reasonably priced great product" about Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:50:37 GMT

I normally use department store products. Due to the econemy I decided to try Olay Regenerist and I am very pleased with it. It is comfortable on the skin and really decreases the appearance of fine lines, pores and skin discolorization. It is quite reasonably priced as well. I can see myself trying other Olay products. I feel like I am using a high end product. Honestly, everyone says that there is no way I am my age, they always say I look 10 to 15 years younger than I am! I feel that by using this product I can maintain that look. Besides all of that, it is unscented which is very important to me....

joani5 says "I feel Great!" about Paxil

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:41:38 GMT

I've been on Paxil for about 7 years now. I am so much more relaxed and do not fall into the depressive episodes that I used to. Also, I do not get those obsessive compulsive episodes anymore. I feel as if I'm finally on an even keel. There are some side effects that I could live without, like the weight gain, the constipation and the frustration at how long it takes to orgasm. But, I feel that the benefits definately out weigh the cons of the side effects. I feel much better and am able to handle everyday situations a lot easier. I plainly have a chemical imbalance and this medication is the cure....

joani5 says "Superior load handler" about LG Tromm WM2277HW

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:37:48 GMT

I've had my LG Tromm for about 3 1/2 years. I've had the motor replaced twice. The 1st time it was under the manufacturers warrenty. The second time it was handled under the extended warrenty that I purchased. The repairman told me that this was a problem that they were aware of, like a recall type thing. Since having those replaced I have not had any problems. I can put in a queen size comforter with no problem at all. I love that I can put so much laundry in at one time and it always comes out clean! With other washers I would always seem to overload them and the clothes would come out dirty. I love that I don't have to remember to change the load size, it automatically weighs the load and knows how much water is needed. I like using the sanitary wash on sheets and towels and underwear and socks. It even has a trap that you can clean out, like when my kids leave candy wrappers in their pockets! Other washers don't have this and you would never know why your......

joani5 says "Great cleansing without any drying!" about Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:33:50 GMT

I love Origins Check and Balances! I use a lot of Origins products and this is one of my favorites. It's great for any type of skin. My skin changes with the seasons, from combination to oily to dry. I only need this one product for the whole year round. It even removes make up. I never have a tight feeling, always just right. I like that it is very creamy and feels nice when you're washing your face. It hardly has any smell at all. It's wonderful that it is a Green Concious product as well!...

joani5 says "Gets me where I want to go!" about Garmin - Nuvi 200

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:31:04 GMT

When I went shoppingfor a GPS system for my husbands birthday last February I told the salesman that I wanted something inexpensive but was good quality. This product was recommended to me by the salesman because he said Garmin is the only one that has three satelites so you are never out of range, and this one at the time was a great deal. It is full of great information and it is easy to navigate. I never have fade as I was told by others that they get who do not have the Garmin systems. We live in a rural area and getting my kids to different schools for games can be tricky. It takes me the best routes every time, even if that means taking the rural routes....

joani5 says "They Get Me Through The Day!" about GNC Womens Ultra Mega

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:27:27 GMT

I feel that I am quite health concious and I have been taking the GNC Women's Ultra Mega Vitamins for years now. I feel so much better when I take them. If I run out and skip say, a week, I can feel a big difference in my energy level. I've tried other vitamins from health food stores and haven't had the same results. I feel confident that the GNC product I am using is safe and full of the best ingerdients. I do not get a stomach ache with these vitamins as I have had a problem with others before. I like that GNC offers monthly discounts when you puchase their value card. I buy my childrens and teens and husbands vitamins at GNC as well. ...

joani5 says "It's an animal alright!" about Dyson - Animal DC07 - Upright Bagless Cyclonic Vacuum

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:12:12 GMT

I love my Dyson Animal. We built a new home last winter, my builder wanted me to install a central vac system. I did have the wiring and everything else installed but I did not purchase the unit because I love my Dyson too much! I have 4 cats, 2 kids and one husband. You can imagine the dust bunnies that are found floating around, besides the mess from us humans! Three of us in the house have Asthma. I vacuum almost every day. It really doesn't ever lose suction! It will even pick up bb's off the hardwood or ceramic tile floors. It's attachments are great, I have 12 stairs going up and twelve going down. The attachments make the chore of cleaning the stairs not so bad. The cord is really long and it reaches almost the length of the house. I've had the vacuum for almost 5 years and have never had it in for repair! I love that you can easily take it apart to see if something is lodged somewhere. It empties easily into the garbage bin without ever having to touch anything. ......

joani5 says "Easy says it al!" about Kodak - EasyShare Z812IS Digital Camera

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:09:12 GMT

My Kodak is the best! It is so easy to take great pictures with and to download them onto my computer. This is my 3rd EasyShare Camera. I just keep upgrading. Everyone says I take too many pictures, then I go to their homes and guess whose pictures are hanging on the fridge...the ones I took! It has a nice large view finder, it's easy to see what you are taking a picture of and review the ones you have already taken. It is also awesome that it has the video camera on it. How often I forget to bring my video camera and then I can just use my video option on the regular camera. I have had many cameras in my time and I find this to be one of the easiest and best quality for the money digital cameras that I have ever had....

joani5 says "Best Food and Atmosphere Anywhere" about Chicago Chop House - Chicago, IL

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:06:29 GMT

The Chicago Chop House in Chicago has been a favorite of mine and my husbands for about 15 years. Everything on the menu is superb, from the salads to the appetizers, main course, side dishes and desserts, if you have enough room for dessert! The service is fantastic! We love to eat in the bar area,it is a very comfortable atmosphere and it's like being surrounded by gangsters! The piano player is always a treat. You just feel like you're at ease when you're there. As far as our favoite main dishes, every steak is cooked to perfection, the lobster is awesome and the crabs are the best! It's great to go to a restaurant and get excellent quality every time. ...

joani5 says "Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned...It's A Jeep Thing!" about Jeep Liberty - 2002

joani5 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:02:25 GMT

I purchased my Jeep Liberty brand new in February of 2002. This was my first SUV. We shopped around a lot. I wanted a smaller SUV due to price at the time. So many of the small SUV's were just that, small. My husband is 6'3" and he could not fit into many of them, his head would touch the roof. We gave up searching and then I started seeing the Liberty's every where. We went to look at them and I fell in love with it. My husband actually fit! The back seat is even quite roomy and comfortable. I drove it home that night! I have never had to have any repair done on it what-so-ever! Besides regular oil changes and tires, brakes, etc. that go with regular maintenance. I would definately purchase another Jeep vehicle again. I have two children and I am constantly driving them all over the place, besides my every day running. The Jeep has 80,000+ miles on it right now and I am simply amazed at how reliable it has been. I have never had a vehicle this long, ever. ......

joani5 says "Kept me from having surgery!" about Flonase Nasal Spray

joani5 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:06:59 GMT

Love Flonase and love it even better now that it's in generic form! I have severe allergies to perfumes, colognes, laundry deteregents...pretty much anything that has a scent. If I do not use Flonase I will end up with a sinus infection if I am exposed to too much scent, ie: shopping at a department store, family gathering, church, wherever! This has been my saving grace because before I started using Flonase the Dr. told me I would have to have surgery on my sinus'....

joani5 says "Only OPI for Me!" about O.P.I. Nail Lacquer

joani5 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:53:51 GMT

I am a professional cosmetologist and I have used many different nail polishes over the years. I can attest that OPI is one of the best products out there. It is the only polish I will use, on my clients and on myself. I love the fact that there are so many colors to choose from, it stays on great, easy to fix chips as the product is not too thick or too thin, just right. I like the large brush which makes it easy to apply and the feel of the handle in your hands. I usually only give myself a pedicure about once a month and the OPI polish is the only one that does not wear off, peel or chip, it only grows out with my nails. The smell is not too offensive either....

joani5 says "Space Saver is well named!" about Fisher-Price Space Saver High Chair

joani5 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:40:01 GMT

I am a mother of two wonderful children ages 11 and 13... I purchased this Space Saver High Chair for my niece to use when she comes over to our home. I babysit her often enough and the family comes over often to visit that I thought this would be the perfect thing to have at our home. I have placed it on an extra chair in our kitchen nook and it is always left out for when she comes over. It is easy to install on the chair. The colors are stylish and just right with our decor, not baby themed which also makes it nicer to grow with her! I wish they had these when my kids were younger, instead of a huge high chair that takes up so much space. The tray fits into my dishwasher when I raise the rack. I like the 5 point harness as she is getting to the age of wanting to start climbing out of the chair....

joani5 says "Shine Baby Shine!" about LG - Shine KE970 Cell Phone

joani5 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:29:47 GMT

I've had my LG Shine for about 6 months now and I really like it a lot. We do not have a landline phone so my cell phone is used constantly. I do not have a problem with the battery, I only have to charge it every 2-3 days, although I do not use it for texting. I like the way it looks, it feels comfortable in your hand, it is easy to navigate and has many great features. The camera is nice, I like to be able to post the picture of the person to their phone number, downloading music is easy, as well as ringtones and I like to be able to set a different ringtone to different people so I know who is calling without even having to look at the phone. If anyone asks me if I like my phone I tell them yes! I have read the negatives about the phone and frankly I don't have any complaints....

joani5 says "Cats not impressed" about Purina Cat Chow: Indoor Formula

joani5 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:10:21 GMT

I have four cats and at first they loved this Purina Indoor Formula. I would only give it to them as a treat once a day. Then after a while two of the cats decided that they didn't like it and then after another while the other two weren't thrilled with it any longer. The one cat we nicknamed 'garbage can' because this cat would eat anything was the first one to decline to eat it. So, when I saw that he didn't like it I knew the others would be objecting quickly there after. There are other Purina prooducts that they like they are just objecting to the indoor formula. ...

joani5 says "Best bakeware I've ever used!" about Pampered Chef Stoneware

joani5 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:03:41 GMT

I own quite a few Pampered Chef stones. I was reluctant at first to use them because you can't use soap on them, but I got over that after they were seasoned and nothing sticks! They cook evenly and the only reason I would ever have something burn on the bottom is if I were to leave the item in too long. With metal bakeware I would have problems with things burning on the bottom and not being done in the middle. The roaster is Awesome! I use that to cook so many things and they always turn out moist and delicious. What a difference using a natural stone product makes over using metal. The best part of the Pampered Chef stones is that they are lead free, unlike other stones on the market. The more they season the better things taste...kind of like Gramma's old cast iron cookware when it was seasoned, things just taste better. ...

joani5 says "OcuHist eyedrops work great! " about OcuHist Allergy Relief Drops

joani5 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:45:37 GMT

I've used Occuhist eyedrops for many years. I used to get them as a prescription. They really relieve the redness and itching without the drying effect of some other allergy eyedrops....