Reviews by madforsun

madforsun says "The cook book your mother used." about New Cook Book Limited Edition

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:34:26 GMT

This is the tried and true cook book that has been around for decades. Chances are your mother had this very cook book in her kitchen. I have fond memories of the red plaid cover and many of the pages had come loose from the bindings or had food stains on them.

I was so excited to add this book to my collection when I married and got my own house. If you only have one cook book, this should be it. It has all those childhood recipes you remember as well as many helpful tips to teach you how to cook.

It has a measuring conversion chart, a microwave hints chart, an emergency substitutions chart and extensive information about herbs, vegetables and cuts of meat.

I highly recommend this to anyone who cooks or has a kitchen.
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madforsun says "The cleaner's best friend." about Pampered Chef Nylon Pan Scrapers

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:47:42 GMT

These scrapers are the best thing ever! I don't know what I'd do without them. I do have stoneware from Pampered Chef and do use these to scrape off food, but that is the very least of their abilities.

Any time you need to scrape something off of a surface and don't want to scrub hard, these are perfect. I use them to scrape off stuck on food from countertops, dishes and sinks. They are skinny enough to fit between the sink and the backsplash. I use the pointed corner to scrape off calcium buildup on the faucets and get grime out from around the base of the faucet head, sprayer head and exhaust pipe. They are also great to pry off hardened wax from firm surfaces.

Their uses are limitless. Even though they are made of plastic they never seem to wear out. I find more and more uses for them all the time. They are especially good at getting in tight cracks and crevices.

You won't be disappointed with these!!
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madforsun says "Smells so good you could eat it." about Bath and Body Works True Blue Spa Need a Margarita Citrus Body Scrub

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:33:04 GMT

Immediately upon opening the jar you will be amazed at how much this product smells like a margarita! This sugar-based exfoliator works extremely well and smells great. All the exotic oils make your skin feel super soft and smooth after you rinse it off....

madforsun says "Fairy Tale Masterpiece." about Enchanted

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:19:31 GMT

This movie is great for the whole family. It's a feel good movie about following your dreams and fairy tales coming true. It's a great way to lose yourself for an afternoon.

The cast is great and the songs are awesome. I love all the various Disny movie references. I had to watch it twice when I first got the DVD. I go around humming the songs all day....

madforsun says "Light and delicious." about Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:14:31 GMT

I love pale ales, and this has got to be one of my favorites. It's so crisp and light and perfectly flavored. Some flavored beers turn out so badly. This goes perfect with a hot summer day. It's almost like a low-calorie beer in the fact that it doesn't seem to pack quite the alcohol wallop that others do....

madforsun says "What is the point?" about I Am Legend (2007)

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:48:18 GMT

I was disappointed by this movie. I love will smith and the CG effects looked really cool in the previews. Those may have been the only good parts of the movie. And the dog.

There were huge chunks of the movie that were totally pointless and did not move the plot forward. Some were totally random and you didn't even understand what was going on.

There was so much sadness and senseless death that any victory at the end was not worth all the blood, sweat and tears put into it. I feel like i wasted several hours of my life. I know it was based on a book, but they could have done a lot better with this movie.
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madforsun says "The best school in the Midwest." about University of Wisconsin-Madison

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:37:38 GMT

The University of Wisconsin Madison is an awesome school for higher education. I graduated in 2002 with a degree in Psychology and Honors in the Liberal Arts.

If you live in MN or WI, you can go to a Big 10 school for in-state tuition prices. There is a vast array of majors to choose from, one of the best medical schools in the country and cutting edge research facilities.

There are about 40,000 students and the campus sprawls through downtown Madison. Your choices for sports, organizations, extra curricular activities and entertainment are limitless. Madison is a liberal college in a liberal town with ample opportunity to get involved in government issues.

UW Madison may not be for you if you don't like large cities, throngs of people or extremely large class sizes. You need to be extremely independent and willing to actively seek out academic help when needed. As with any large city, the chance for crime and violence increases.

Graduating from UW Madison is an achievement......

madforsun says "Great product in a flawed container." about TIGI Catwalk Strong Mousse

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:18:42 GMT

This is an awesome, salon quality hair care product. It provides a lot of volume and lasts a long time. It works great in damp hair without having to blow-dry. When I am in a rush, I just spray my hair with a water bottle until damp, apply mousse and go!

It has a light scent which is great for people who get migraines or have scent allergies.

It may make your hair a little crunchy if you go overboard.

The only flaw seems to be with the packaging. I have had two bottles so far where the plastic piece on top (where you press to dispense product) has broken and no more product will come out.
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madforsun says "Unbelievable finish and feel." about Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Age Defying Liquid Makeup

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:52:58 GMT

I tried a free sample of this product and fell in love. I used the 125 Buff Beige liquid formula. It is the smoothest liquid formula I have ever used. It feels so soft and light and airy. It blends extremely well and looks very natural. You don't have to use a lot of the product to get great coverage.

If you want a fast, easy to use, natural looking liquid makeup, this is for you.

It does have a very perfumey smell for a foundation and that might bother people sensitive to strong scents. It also is not 100% transfer proof.
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madforsun says "Awesome product but a bit pricey." about Mary Kay Oil free Eye Makeup Remover

madforsun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:30:55 GMT

I used to sell Mary Kay and have a lot of experience with this product. It is an oil-free eye makeup remover that is silicone based. It claims to remove waterproof and non-waterproof eye makeup easily.

This product does what it says. Just shake it up before use and it removes any and all eye make up, waterproof or otherwise. It also removes dark lipsticks without leaving a stain on your lips.

However, there are other products on the market that do the exact same thing at a much cheaper price. Neutrogena makes an excellent alternative....