Reviews by Friends of ruggiero

stef42678 says "Great Hand Soap" about Bath and Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap

stef42678 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:06:49 GMT

I really love trying new Bath and Body Works products, so I was excited to find this Bath and Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap on sale for less than $5 at my local store. The first thing I noticed about this product was that it contains aloe vera which is very soothing on your skin and second, it was antibacterial which is great for killing germs on skin and around the house. I liked the variety of scents because most of them were floral, and others were fruit infused. I decided to try two different scents, the cucumber and then the cherry blossom because I liked the fragrances and the colors would match my home decor. What I love most about this product is how easy it is to dispense and it isn't messy at all. The pump pushes out just a little of the product which is all that is needed and it foams up quickly. The soap really lathers and cleans and leaves a fresh fragrance on my skin. It doesn't dry my hands and even seems to moisturize which I love.

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stef42678 says "Strong Tissue" about Procter & Gamble and Gamble 33549bx: Puffs Two Ply White Facial Tissue

stef42678 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:01:08 GMT

I am pretty picky about the facial tissue I buy because I want a product that is soft and gentle, but still strong enough to help with cleanup and when I have a really bad cold. I really love the high quality of Procter & Gamble and Gamble 33549bx: Puffs Two Ply White Facial Tissue because they work great for cleanup tasks and are soft too. I found a box on sale for $3 at the local store and the box was very colorful to match my home decor. The tissue paper sits flat in the box, so it was a little tough to get out one sheet at a time, but one sheet was enough for anything I needed. The tissue paper is soft and gentle to my face and great for makeup removing, as well as seasonal allergies and the common cold. It doesn't irritate my skin and really soft on my nose. What I love about these tissues is how strong they are because they seem to be double layered so they are great to grab when I need to clean and really soak up liquid without crumbling or falling apart. I use these...

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stef42678 says "High Quality Pan" about Wilton Perfect Performance Ultra Cast Fluted Tube Pan

stef42678 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:54:08 GMT

One of the things I always like getting for the holidays is new cooking items, so I was thrilled to receive this Wilton Perfect Performance Ultra Cast Fluted Tube Pan because it is high quality and definitely a great gift. I got this pan from a friend and it is a high quality pan that makes any cake taste great and bake up even. Once I got the pan, I decided to experiment with some Bundt cake recipes, and everyone came out great. I used this to bake up a few holiday desserts and the pan was so easy to use and really worked to bake up some fantastic cakes. The pan is pretty heavy because it is made out of aluminum and not a soft metal, but it is also dishwasher safe which means that it is so easy to clean. It is nonstick, but I sprayed a thin layer of nonstick spray on it because the fluted design is really detailed and I didn't want any of the small cake pieces to stick in the pan. Once I mixed the cake batter, I poured into the pan and the batter spread evenly. Once baking...

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stef42678 says "Great Scent and Product for the Holidays" about Philosophy The Gingerbread Man

stef42678 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:34:01 GMT

I really love Philosophy products because not only are they good for your skin, but it seems like every month they come out with new scent varieties and I love to try the newest ones. I couldn't wait to try the Philosophy The Gingerbread Man because it sounded perfect for the holidays. I bought one for me and a couple for gifts because not only did the scent sound wonderful, but I see the product as a great deal because it is actually three products in a one. I love the cute bottle it comes in with an easy cap to open and the cute gingerbread man on the label. I use this as a shower gel, shampoo and conditioner and it leaves my skin and hair feeling and looking great. The scent is the sweet smell of fresh gingerbread, with spices of ginger and cinnamon and reminds me of the holidays. It is a great product to use and smell when you want to relax, and the scent won't overpower your hair or skin. The lather foams up easily and doesn't leave a residue on your skin or in your hair. ...

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stef42678 says "Great Scent of Gingerbread" about Philosophy Gingerbread Lip Shine

stef42678 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:28:22 GMT

I really love Philosophy brand products because not only do the products really work, but they come in a huge variety of scents, so I love to try the newest fragrances and change up the products I use based on the holidays. I was happy to find this Philosophy Gingerbread Lip Shine because I am a huge lip product fan and I thought the scent of gingerbread would be perfect for the christmas time. The product comes in a clear lip tube so I was happy that I could see the product and shade before I bought it. It was on sale, so it sounded like a great deal. After uncapping the lip product I smelled the sweet scent of fresh gingerbread, a little sweetness and a lot of spice. The lip shine is easy to apply and goes on smooth. The lip product is paraben free and looks great on the lips. I liked the smooth shine, no glitter or sparkles, but lots of shine. The scent of gingerbread lasted on my lips, but not too strong and a spice of cinnamon. My lips felt moist and not sticky and...

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stef42678 says "Great Scent, Great Scrub" about Philosophy The Gingerbread Man Hot Salt Scrub

stef42678 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:23:54 GMT

I am a huge fan of skin products and love changing up the scent of my products for the season. I was really excited to find this Philosophy The Gingerbread Man Hot Salt Scrub because the scent sounded perfect for the holidays. The salt scrub comes in a cute jar container that makes the product easy to apply. As soon as I opened up the lid I smelled the sweet taste of ginger and was ready to have that fragrance on my skin. The salt scrub is neat to apply and doesn't feel like a gloppy mess. I used it on my skin and immediately my skin felt refreshed and revitalized. This is a great product to use for exfoliating and gets your skin ready for makeup, bronzers and lotions. It smoothed out my skin and the fragrance seemed to last a long time. When the product is applied the scent is a little strong, but slowly weakens for just the right hint of ginger after it is applied. The scent is a little sweet, spicy and exotic. I would recommend this gift for the holidays and for...

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vivasuzi says "Soft, warm and comfy - what more do you need!" about Martha Stewart Everyday Extra-Soft Blanket

vivasuzi — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:46:01 GMT

I never buy Martha Stewart brand things, not that I have anything against it, I just don't tend to buy it. My Grandmother-in-law gave us the Martha Stewart Everyday Extra-Soft Blanket at our wedding shower and we just busted it out this winter.

The Extra-Soft blanket is - extra soft! It says it's made of microfiber yarns. I'm not sure what that means but it must mean something that makes it soft. We have a queen/king size blanket so it fits great on our bed. We put it on top of our other blankets as an extra layer on really cold nights and it really helps keep us warm.

Outside of bedtime, I use this blanket a lot in the living room while I watch tv or work on the computer. It may be queen/king size, but I love how warm it keeps me so I pull it off the bed often :) It's so soft and cuddly that I can fall asleep and take a nap with it anytime. The great thing is, I never feel overly HOT when I use this blanket. I feel warm and toasty but not hot. So I don't end up...

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vivasuzi says "Use them on the window, or the fridge, or the wall!" about Product Works Jingle Jelz Window Decor

vivasuzi — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:12:35 GMT

I bought two different kinds of Jingle Jelz at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and now I can't wait to go back and buy some more.

Jingle Jelz are holiday decorations that come in a variety of cartoon characters and shapes. At Bronner's I only saw the Christmas kind, but online I see they have various holiday designs. I bought Woodstock (from snoopy) and a set of snowflakes as seen in the picture. These are window clings, but what makes them different is that the Jingle Jelz are made of a thick gel-like substance that makes them soft and mushy.

Jingle Jelz aren't just for windows! As you can see from my pictures, I use them on my painted walls. I was worried they would eventually fall off, but they've been up for weeks with no trouble. Last year I had woodstock on my fridge and the snowflakes on my glass door. So there are various places that these will stick. Any smooth surface should do. I like to keep the Jelz inside the house where I can see them rather then putting...

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vivasuzi says "For once, I'm glad I ran out of Chapstick!" about Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil

vivasuzi — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:13:43 GMT

I had never used Burt's Bees, but I signed up for their email newsletter because everyone told me they had great products. A few months ago, I received an awesome email deal and went and got a ton of their products, but I didn't open any of them until now.... when I finally ran out of Chapstick.

I always used Chapstick because it is supposedly medicated, and supposedly the best thing for chapped lips, however now that I had some Burt's Bees to try - I couldn't wait! The Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil smelled great when I first opened it, and every time since. It is hard to describe the smell of Burt's Bees products, all I can say is they are strong! But don't worry, it doesn't smell that strong after you put it on.

I choose to try this one first because it said it was Replenishing. My lips get dry often and I can't stand it. With Chapstick I often had to reapply over and over. However with Burt's Bees I put it on once and my lips stayed moisturized...

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stef42678 says "Great Hair for Blondes" about Bed Head Dumb Blonde

stef42678 — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:18:15 GMT

I work outside all day so my hair gets damaged from the sun, wind, chlorine and my color seems to fade over time. This Bed Head Dumb Blonde product is great for my hair because not only does it make my hair brighter and blonder, but it helps keep my highlights from fading as well as makes my hair look great. This duo of shampoo and conditioner are high quality with a great scent and work really well. The products are easily dispensed from a pump and lather up quickly. A little product goes a long way and I love that it rinses out clean and leaves my hair feeling soft and shiny. I even noticed that it helps make my hair more manageable by getting rid of tangles and adds a little volume so my hair feels bouncier and not heavy. Everytime I use these products together my hair looks great, and I love that it transforms my locks from dull to bright and the brightness and scent last a long time. This is a great solution for blondes and keeps my hair looking great.

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stef42678 says "Strong and Soft Tissues" about Puffs Ultra Soft & Strong Tissue

stef42678 — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:13:36 GMT

I don't use tissues too often, but when I do, I want a tissue that is strong and durable and these Puffs Ultra Soft & Strong Tissue are high quality and really soft. Each tissue is soft and sheer and won't irritate your face or your nose. I recently used these when I had a cold and they worked great because they were as soft as a blanket against my skin so they didn't cause redness on my nose or irritate it more. I like that these are really strong too and don't break. I not only use these for my nose and sneezing, but they work great for quick cleanup of spills as well as are still strong when they get wet. I keep a box of these in my car and one at work because they are a great product. They are perfect for controlling germs and a feel good reliever for your nose when you have a cold or allergies. These easily dispense from the container for quick grabbing and are strong enough to wipe up spills around the house or pick up and wrap things when needed.

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vivasuzi says "Another one that you have to see at the IMAX in 3D!" about A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey

vivasuzi — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:40:11 GMT

My mom and I have had A Christmas Carol reserved on our calendars since months ago when we heard it would be showing at the IMAX in 3D. As with most IMAX movies, this was totally worth the $11.75 ticket price and the 1 hour wait in line! Buy your tickets early because many showings are selling out at the IMAX by us and it will only get worse as it gets closer to Christmas.

A Christmas Carol takes the classic story that we all know and love, and transforms it into something you've never seen before. Even if you know the story inside and out as I do, this movie will still shock and amaze you because it doesn't happen exactly as you expect. This is the story of Scrooge as you've never seen it before - and it's in 3D!

Jim Carrey stars as Scrooge and also voices the 3 ghosts. As you may expect from Jim, there is some humor thrown in to each of these characters. The audience giggled at many parts throughout. The animation was so well done that some of the characters, including...

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vivasuzi says "I'm making Fannie May into a new Christmas Tradition" about Fannie May Candies

vivasuzi — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:28:18 GMT

I discovered Fannie May Candies last year after a supplier sent us some Trinidads at work. Trinidads are made of chocolate cream covered in a toasted coconut shell. They are very yummy! So I went online to find Fannie May and ended up buying an assortment that very same year. The gift went over so well that I did the same thing this year!

The Create Your Own Assortment allows you to pick your favorite chocolates to build an assortment of any size ranging from 1 pound to 2.5 pounds. I purchased the 2.5 pounds assortment and picked 10 different 1/4 lb candies to include. This assortment cost $45 before shipping and I think that is pretty reasonable considering how I distribute the candy to 6 or more people.

What I have been doing for the last 2 years is ordering a variety of 10 of my favorite Fannie May candies. The assortment comes in a large tower box that is decorated to look nice under the tree. However I take things a step further! I open the assortment and all...

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vivasuzi says "Cute but a little silly" about I Me Wed (2007)

vivasuzi — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:48:25 GMT

Isabelle is a successful 30 year old woman who is sick and tired of all her friends and family pressuring her to settle down. She's perfectly happy being single and successful and finally decides she is going to prove it to everyone once and for all. How can she do that? By marrying herself!

I Me Wed follows Isabelle as she plans her wedding - in which she plans to marry herself. It starts as a simple fun thing she wants to do for herself, but then a news story comes out of it. That news story turns into more newspaper stories and then the tv shows get involved. Isabelle meets a man that she actually really likes! Will she still go through with wedding? Will the man be okay with it all? And can she get her friends and family to understand what she is doing?

I Me Wed is cute but silly. Ok, so I get the point Isabelle is trying to prove. She wants to show her friends that she can be perfectly happy even if she never finds a man. Her story starts to inspire other...

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vivasuzi says "A yummy gift for the winter holidays!" about L.L. Bean - Hot Cocoa

vivasuzi — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:15:16 GMT

I love Hot Chocolate and will drink it non-stop around the winter season to stay warm. So when a coworker got all of us the L.L. Bean Hot Cocoa Mix for Christmas last year, I couldn't wait to try it. Unfortunately the first time I tried it, I used water, and it was disgusting! Most hot chocolate mixes I've owned work with water or milk so I assumed this would be the same. I found out after I made it that it calls for milk specifically, but I was so turned off that I didn't bother trying it.

The hot cocoa mix sat on my shelf until this winter when I decided to finally give it a try with milk. The L.L. Bean Hot Cocoa Mix is delicious with milk! It tastes just as good as hot chocolate that you might get from a coffee shop. Now that I've finally tasted this with milk, I know it will be gone quickly as I drink it every week.

How To Make It: It calls for 8oz of milk but I like more than that so I usually make 12. Just warm up 12 oz of milk, then pour it in a mug and add...

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Jolie says "buyuggsboot.net is a scam! Ugg Boots from China that are fake." about www.buyuggsboot.net

Jolie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:22:46 GMT

Background on Buyuggsboot.net

A friend of mine at Viewpoints recently passed along a site called www.buyuggsboot.net. She found it online. www.buyuggsboot.net is a web site that sells all styles of Ugg Boots at discounted prices.

We werent certain if www.buyuggsboot.net were the real or not. But after a thorough review of the site, we thought it was legit. Buyuggsboot.net looks like a reasonable reseller of Ugg Boots. The page is designed well, the pictures look authentic and they make claim to having the real deal. They also consistently site throughout the web site having customer satisfaction commitments.

To add to the thought it was authentic, the pricing seemed good but not amazing. As you probably know a typical pair of Ugg Boots cost about $110. On Buyuggsboot.net the cost was $89.00- approximately a $20 savings. Seemed like a good deal, but they werent so cheap that I thought it could be scam. As an aside, last year Nordstrom had a similiar sale on Ugg boots so the pricing seemed...

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vivasuzi says "Not bad, but a bit more talking than I expected." about 2012

vivasuzi — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:26:28 GMT

2012 is a story about the end of the world. Apparently the Mayan's predicted the world would end in 2012, and guess what, it looks like they were right! According to this movie at least. The movie actually begins in 2009 as scientists discover some anomalies happening at the Earth's core. This news spreads up to the president of the United States and from there makes it to all the important people of the world. But the regular person, like Jackson Curtis and family, have no idea what is about to happen to them.

The film follows the president, the scientists, and his daughter on one side of the spectrum. These are the people in the know and trying to figure out what to do while keeping things underwraps. Then the film also follows Jackson Curtis, his ex-wife and kids as they try to piece together things they hear and save themselves before it is too late. Who will survive? You'll have to watch and see!

John Cusack plays Jackson Curtis, a writer who wrote a book that...

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