Reviews by mysticstarfish

mysticstarfish says "Intelligent, Informative Reviews " about Yelp.com

mysticstarfish — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:18:55 GMT

Yelp.com is a website where you can read and write reviews on restaurants, shopping and other services in your own town like favorite salon, spa, dog groomer, etc. You also have the option of reviewing places/services in other cities.

One of the best features about Yelp.com is the reviews are true, informative and intelligent. You will not find reviews consisting of three words like "It is great", or "I like it". Nor will you find reviews that are direct quotes (or basically copied word for word) from the service/product website, as so many reviews are on Viewpoints.

So if you are a true writer and reader of reviews, I would higly recommend using Yelp.com for informative and complete reviews.

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mysticstarfish says "Now I Need A Margarita and a Sunset!" about Margaritaville Sunset Shrimp Scampi

mysticstarfish — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:07:03 GMT

Margaritaville Sunset Shrimp are all natural; no additives or preservatives added. They are frozen and sold in a box of 40-52 extra large shrimp. Well, I wouldn't exactly call them extra large, but definitely medium.

The shrimp are frozen with a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce on them. You place them in a frying pan and the sauce melts into the pan as the shrimp cook. They only take a few mintues to be done.

The taste is quite good for a frozen product. If you put 15 shrimp in a pan to cook, it creates enough sauce to mix in with pasta. That really makes a quick, easy and delicious dinner. They also make a great appetizer.

Be a Parrothead!! Fins UP!!!

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mysticstarfish says "What Happened? Rock Bottom Bad!!!" about Allen's Clam Bar - New Gretna, NJ

mysticstarfish — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:43:40 GMT

I was compelled to amend the following review after a recent visit and based upon other's most recent visits.

I'm not sure what has happened to Allan's. It is still owned and operated by the same people; same cooks, same waitress', but wow, the quality just deteriorated to zilch!

We went a couple of weeks ago based on friends recent visits and their complaints. Could it be? We needed to see for ourselves.

The food was all around horrible. I ordered flounder which had a funky taste; my husband ordered the broiled platter which has been scaled back, which isn't so bad, but he also said his had a weird flavor. Couldn't quite place it...to tell you the truth....I don't want to know.

The wait staff, which used to be enjoyable to be around, was just cranky...flat out nasty. What's going on here?

The place was never known for it's cleanliness, but just looked really dirty....the tables, floors and bathroom. Can't imagine the kitchen!

There are way too many other really...

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mysticstarfish says "Never Worry About a Snow Storm Again!" about Craftsman 208cc 26" 2 Stage Snowthrower

mysticstarfish — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:13:18 GMT

The Craftsman 208cc 26" 2 Stage Snowthrower is heavy duty and the 208cc gas powered, 4 cyl., belt driven, electric start engine provides plenty of power to get through the heaviest of snow.

It is capable of clearing a 26" wide path with the curved blade. This model has 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse. It also has a joystick to adjust chute rotation and pitch as you are moving.

This model has a safety lock and safety override.

When choosing a snowthrower be sure to purchase one that will definitely meet your needs. If you select one and it is not powerful enough or doesn't have a good path clearing size, you may be sorry, as it probably won't get the job done.

This snowthrower is a heavy duty model and runs in the $800.00 range. You may not need all the features of a heavy duty, so I recommend going to Sears and checking them all out before you buy.

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mysticstarfish says "It's Not Just for Soup!" about Swanson Low Sodium Chicken Broth

mysticstarfish — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:24:53 GMT

Swanson Low Sodium Chicken broth is a staple in my kitchen. This broth is 99% fat free, has no MSG, and contains 1/3 less sodium than the original broth.

It has a wonderful home cooked taste and can be used anytime; no more waiting for your own to cook.

I use this broth as a base for soups; to cook macaroni, vegetables, chicken chili, fish, and so on. Most of my recipes that call for using water have now been replaced with this broth. It really brings out the flavor in your food.

The product can be found in cans or my favorite choice, the resealable 32oz. container.

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mysticstarfish says "Everyone Should have a Household Fire Extinguisher!" about First Alert Multi-Purpose Household Fire Extinguisher

mysticstarfish — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:54:32 GMT

The First Alert Multi-Purpose Household Fire Extinguisher should be a must have in your home.

Fire extinguishers are rated A, B or C for the following classifications:

A Wood, paper, cloth, rubber, most plastics and fabric

B Flammable liquids such as gasoline, kereosene, oil and grease

C Electrical appliances and equipment such as home wiring, TV's and electronics.

When choosing a home fire extinguisher it is most important to select the proper rating for the use. You wouldn't buy a category B to keep in a bedroom, you would obviously need one with an A rating.

The Multi-Purpose Household Fire Extinguisher is for ALL household applications; ratings A, B and C. Having this combination makes it easier when purchasing. You know you only need to look for one that is multi-purpose.

The extinguisher come with brackets to mount it to the wall to make it easily accessible.

On the top of the extinguisher there is an easy to read gauge that tells...

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mysticstarfish says "Sssshhhh! Don't Tell Anyone, But Dinner Just Got Easier!" about McCormick Slow Cookers Savory Pot Roast Seasoning

mysticstarfish — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:04:01 GMT

McCormick has created a line of seasoning packets for slow cookers. The Slow Cookers Savory Pot Roast Seasoning, is just that, savory! The packet comes with all the spices needed to create a great home cooked meal with little effort.

These preseasoned packets cut down on prep time allowing you to move on with your day. You place your roast in the slow cooker, put in some veggies (carrots, onions, celery, potaos), mix the preseasoned packet with a cup of water, pour over the meat and veggies, set your slow cooker, and off you go.

An hour before it's done, I add a little red wine and then allow it to continue cooking. It makes the gravy a little richer.

It's great being able to come home to a fully cooked homemade dinner.

McCormick has made these very simple seasonings for Pot Roast, Beef Stroganoff and Chili.

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mysticstarfish says "Almost as Good as a Professional Manicure" about Sally Hansen Hard As Nails, Hard as Wraps

mysticstarfish — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:07:37 GMT

I used to go to my salon for manicures and pedicures at a cost of $40.00. Since the summer, I have been doing them myself. I have used various brands of polish and have not found one I truly like...until now.

I have had professional wraps in the past, but I find that when I have them removed my nails are in terrible condition.

Last week I purchased Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Hard As Wraps and applied it the same day. It did make my nails thicker and stronger. Not as hard as a professional wrap would be, but nevertheless, it produced very good results. After dish washing and pot scrubbing I still don't have a chip.

This polish is a little thicker as it contains acrylic gel and nylon which gives the product its strength. I also find it takes a little longer to dry. However, the results are fantastic.

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Hard as Wraps can be purchased in drug store chains for about $5.00 a bottle. They also have a great selection of colors.

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mysticstarfish says "Tommy You Keep Me So Warm and Cozy At Night!" about Tommy Hilfiger All American Denim Comforter

mysticstarfish — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:11:01 GMT

The Tommy Hilfiger All American Denim Comforter is made of 100% cotton denim. I purchased this comforter to replace a denim comforter I had for years. I love denim comforters in the winter because they are heavy and, after washing, so soft. The more it's used the softer it becomes; just like my favorite pair of jeans.

I was a little unsure of this comforter because I purchased it online and you can't get a good idea of how something will feel over the internet. Anyway, I figured, if I don't like it I can return it.

No way, no how, will I return this comforter. It is thick, heavy, warm and soft all at the same time. I wanted a winter comforter that will wrap around me, and this comforter does just that.

I am allergic to down comforters so they are out of the question. Typical cotton covered comforters are not as heavy. This was a direct hit.

The All American Denim Collection also has pillows, bedskirts and shams to match the comforter.

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mysticstarfish says "Please Stop Making My Deposits Disappear!" about Bank of America

mysticstarfish — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:25:43 GMT

I have been using Bank of America for the last four years for a personal account. Thankfully, I do no have my investments with Bank of America.

The Branch I use has a very high turnover rate of employees. At least once a month there are new tellers. I live in a very small town, and you notice how quickly the employees change. These employees are not transfers, but are clearly new tellers.

On Tuesday, October 14th, I made a deposit of two separate checks to my checking account. On Thursday, October 17th, I went to my online statement to review my accounts. I was shocked to find an NSF fee of $25.00 on my savings account and the total amount of the two checks I deposited has been "Electronically Transferred" by Bank of America out of my checking account.

I immediately called Bank of America and asked why was I charged an NSF fee and where is my deposit. The Customer Service Associate immediately recognized there was an error and gave an instant credit for the NSF fee.

After another...

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mysticstarfish says "This Dooney Makes Me Looney!" about Dooney & Burke Patched Plaid Medium Duffle Bag

mysticstarfish — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:07:28 GMT

The Dooney & Bourke Patched Plaid Medium Duffle Bag is a true Dooney classic. It is a patchwork plaid pattern full of great colors for the fall and winter season. The trim is a chocolate leather. This pattern is available in all Dooney styles, Barrel, Slouch, East West, Wristlet, etc.

This bag is 100% cotton with a poly-vinyl coating making it durable and easy to clean.

Like all Dooney bags, the inside is heavily lined and has great accessory pockets. The medium duffle is actually quite large and can even fit my planner, wallet, checkbook, makeup bag and all my other little odds and ends, with plenty of room to spare.

I purchased this bag last spring knowing it would be great for the fall. I have waited patiently to use it and now that I am, I really love it. It goes great with anything.

Dooney & Bourke produces strong, durable, good looking handbags; well worth the price paid.

Unfortunately, Dooney has recently discontinued this pattern. Dooney discontinues patterns very quickly. ...

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mysticstarfish says "Give Me My Mop Back!" about Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit®

mysticstarfish — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:14:01 GMT

The Swiffer Wet Jet is an all in one floor cleaning system. The kit comes with a bottle of cleanser and a few cleaning pads. The cleanser is dispensed onto the floor and the cleaning pad picks up the dirt.

The pads must be changed frequently, if not, you are just using a dirty pad. The replacement pads, as well as the cleanser, are expensive.

I find that the cleanser leaves a residue on my floors, leaving them sticky. That residue makes dirt stick to the floors resulting in more frequent cleaning.

I find it easier to clean my floor with my bucket and mop. I can control the amount of cleanser applied to the floor and I am not limited to one brand. I feel the floors are cleaner using a bucket and mop and I don't have that residue left on them.

If I was in a pinch and needed to clean up something quickly, I would use this and only because I now have it.

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mysticstarfish says "Very Cool Phone" about Nokia - 5300 Xpressmusic Cell Phone

mysticstarfish — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:56:24 GMT

The Nokia 5300 Xpressmusic is a cell phone, camera, FM Stereo Radio and Mp3 player that can store up to 1500 songs with the optional memory card.

This phone is a slider phone and has easy access keys for the music and camera functions on the side of the phone. The sound clarity is excellent. The 5300 comes in three colors, red, lilac and black.

The biggest disadvantage about this phone is there are no cases to fit, only pouches. Also you must buy a screen protector to prevent the screen from getting scratched since the screen is on the outside of the phone.

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mysticstarfish says "Cooking Can't Get Any Easier Than This!" about Hamilton Beach 33163 Stay or Go 6 Quart Slow Cooker

mysticstarfish — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:09:45 GMT

The Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6 Quart Slow Cooker is a basic, no frills, one knob, no touch pad, slow cooker.

With this cooker you can cook your favorite recipe in it, use the clips to lock the top on and place it in the travel bag that is included and bring your dish with you. It also comes with a spoon that attaches to the lid for easy serving.

The traveling capability is a great feature if you go to pot luck dinners, have barbeque's or just having guests over. The exterior is basic white; no stainless or chrome, and it has three settings, warm, low and high. I have made sauces, soups, stews, chili, meats all successfully with this cooker and I use it year round.

The removable interior of this cooker is very large which is great when cooking a recipe for alot of people, but it is also extremely heavy.

This cooker is on the $35.00 range.

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mysticstarfish says "It Takes A Beating And Keeps On Rolling!" about Razor Scooter

mysticstarfish — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:37:31 GMT

I bought my son a Razor Scooter about 5 years ago. This is the non-motorized version. It took him about a day to get the hang of it and he hasn't stopped riding it since.

He and his friends can be found scooting up and down the streets all year long. He is now able to do tricks and stunts with his scooter.

I have not had to replace this scooter because of it's durability. Aside from a little rust , it is in excellent shape. It really has taken the beating he's given it and he still loves to ride.

I am so happy that he is out there getting exercise on his scooter and he loves it too!

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mysticstarfish says "Waterproof and Longlasting....NOT!!!!!!!!" about Lancome Le Stylo Waterproof Longlasting Eyeliner

mysticstarfish — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:31:02 GMT

The Lancome Le Stylo Waterproof Longlasting Eyeliner has a twist tip which means it can't be sharpened to achieve a finer line.

Le Stylo is supposed to be waterproof and longlasting. It is not. This eyeliner doesn't stay in place for more than an hour on a dry day. If it's humid out, forget about using it completely; it won't stay on for even half an hour. This product runs and smudges within the first hour of application.

The cost of this liner is $23.50 and not worth a penny of it. There are products on the market that cost $3.50 that you can get better results from. I expect quality from Lancome, this product is very disappointing.

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mysticstarfish says "If The Motor Didn't Blow It Would Have Been Great" about Toro Ultra Blower Vac

mysticstarfish — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:18:58 GMT

The Toro Ultra Blower Vac is an electric leaf blower and vacuum. This blower has amazing power even for big jobs. My yard is maintained by a landscaper but we purchased this blower vac for in between lawn services.

We have several trees and in the fall the leaves are all over the place. We did not use this blower vac on a regular basis; just occasionally. After approximately 20 uses the motor burned out on it. I turned the blower on and immediately noticed a burning smell and it wasn't blowing air. My husband looked at it and confirmed the motor burned out.

This product was just out of warranty, so nothing can be done. I am now looking for another leaf blower, but it won't be a Toro.

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mysticstarfish says "I Can't Go A Day Without It!" about Clinique CX Soothing Cleanser

mysticstarfish — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:08:45 GMT

Clinique CX Soothing Cleanser is a must have that I will not do without.

My skin gets very stressed due to the dryness of winter. This cleanser is smooth, creamy and hydrating. It will take off your makeup and leave your skin feeling soft and silky. It does not leave you feeling oily.

I use this cleanser year round to maintain perfectly hydrated skin. You can apply it and remove with a tissue or rinse off with warm water. The results are amazing. I no longer get the dry red spots on my face. My skin is evenly balanced, looks and feels great!

It is well worth the $35.00 price.

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mysticstarfish says "Nothing Special About This Cruise" about Royal Caribbean - Explorer of the Seas Bermuda

mysticstarfish — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:58:18 GMT

Last year we took a 5 night cruise to Bermuda on board the Explorer of the Seas. We departed from New Jersey. This was our second cruise to Bermuda.

The restaurants were crowded. There were some that weren't crowded but we were told we couldn't have a reservation. We could not get near the Ice Rink which is something I was looking forward to.

Our stateroom was very nice and spacious. The crew was as helpful as could be. The food was good, but not great. The entertainment for adults as well as kids was good too.

We hit extremely bad weather going down to Bermuda. The Atlantic can make for a very rough trip. By no means was this any fault of the cruise line, we just happened upon very rough seas. The condition of the seas left alot of people complaining throughout the entire trip, which may have contributed to myself not having such a great time. I got so tired of hearing people complain.

My son had an amazing time. There were activities for children non stop. This was our first Royal Caribbean...

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mysticstarfish says "I Could Drill for Oil With This!" about Ridgid 12 Volt Cordless Drill R820011

mysticstarfish — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:42:27 GMT

The Rigid Cordless Drill works non stop. My set came with two rechargeable batteries and a 20 minute recharger. The charger and extra battery come in very handy when working on a large project.

There is nothing this drill won't do. It has plenty of power, even for big jobs. We put up sheetrock, mouldings, doors, and this drill keeps on going.

The handle provides a great fit and is comfortable to hold.

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