Reviews by sammykins123

sammykins123 says "So good you'll forget it's beer" about Woodchuck Draft Cider

sammykins123 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:23:00 GMT

Because I am very particular about beer, I have been searching a long time for something that I can order at a pub. I hate a lot of beer, and some I can only drink about half a glass of before getting tired of the flavor, this beer (technically cider), however, is awesome. I am a big fan of ciders in general, they are almost sparkling juice meets beer, and Woodchuck's is probably my favorite. It is apple-y but, at 5% alcohol, still retains its beer roots, making for a delicious drink that either gender can enjoy. It is very easy to drink and goes well with food or alone. It is actually refreshing, and if you aren't in to apple, the pear cider, believe it or not, is even better. I highly recommend this product....

sammykins123 says "A good alternative to the real thing" about Simply Limeade

sammykins123 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:10:08 GMT

Though I have to say that nothing can beat the real thing, Simply Lime is a great product for consumers on the go. It has a much fresher taste than the from concentrate limeades, making it worth the extra price, but I wouldn't use it is cocktails, better to go with concentrate or fresh. Because it does have to last a little while, even in the refrigerator section, there is a pretty distinct citric acid taste, but overall it is tart without being sour and sweet without being sugary. It is an overall tasty juice....

sammykins123 says "Best for the price" about Herbal Essences Drama Clean Refreshing Shampoo 12 oz

sammykins123 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:43:44 GMT

As a college student with minimum hair maintenance, I love this product. It smells great, rinses clean, and the scent stays with you throughout the day without being overpowering. It is nothing fancy and doesn't have conditioning ingredients (which are a plus to me) but my hair is always very brushable and clean after use. I really think the main draws are the great scent--not everyone's favorite obviously but fresh and fruity which I like--and the value. With so many expensive products on the market that really don't do too much, this product does just what shampoo is supposed to do, it cleans you hair. I really don't think you can go wrong with this product if you like the smell....

sammykins123 says "Men will bow before your deliciousness" about Moschino I Love Love

sammykins123 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:37:00 GMT

Though I usually have problems wearing perfumes because I am very senstive to smells, I can't get enough of I Love Love. The scent is so awesome, lemon/cherry/something warm I can't even describe how yummy this stuff is. Every time I put it on my boyfriend comments on how good I smell. I really think the scent is universal too, after I bought it my mom and sister bought bottles and all of us and our significant others love it. It is so light that a spray will be subtle enough to not bother someone else in an elevator and yet stay on all day. It is hip, fresh, and as cool as the bottle it comes in...make the effort and spray on a sample next time you hit the mall....

sammykins123 says "Fun colors that stay with you for hours." about Lancome Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss

sammykins123 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:25:30 GMT

Though these glosses are a little pricey, the hype isn't for nothing. Juicy tubes come in really fun, young colors and are so pretty on. They are super shiny and bright (they have a lot of color to them if you aren't using the clear gloss) and the color stains your lips so after the shine wears off you don't have naked lips. Sometimes I put it on and wipe most off just so I can have natural looking pink lips all day. They are a little thick and sticky when first applied because they are so shiny, but it really has never bothered me. Juicy tubes just give you sexy, magazine lips so if you want to splurge on a beauty product, this is the one!...

sammykins123 says "Not so miraculous lip plumper" about Fusion Beauty LipFusion Color Shine

sammykins123 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:18:46 GMT

When I read about this product I was so excited...the colors were pretty and who wouldn't want plumper lips without injections? When I tried the product, however, I was less than impressed. Though the shades are pretty, they are nothing special and the stuff just doesn't work...no plumping whatsoever! It seems that they have put a huge price-tag on a product that is just like everything else out there but claims to be something better. The long and the short of it...don't waste the bucks, you are better off with one of the painful glosses like lip venom that really increase blood flow in the lips making them appear fuller....

sammykins123 says "Cleanser and mask in one--so simple!" about Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask

sammykins123 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:07:57 GMT

This product just works great for me. I use it every day as my cleanser in the shower and about twice a month as a mask and have had great results. This product is very gentle and has never dried out my skin but clears up acne wonderfully. Though it does have bleaching agents in it, I have never had it stain anything, but it is definitely possible so best to not use it just before bed. Though I like this product as a mask, I wouldn't buy it solely as a mask because there are better ones out there (mary kay masks are my favorite) but it is by far my favorite cleanser on the market. It might seem a tad pricey to the budget conscious but the stuff lathers making a little go a long way so you really do get your money's worth....

sammykins123 says "Good school, great if you are a Christian" about Baylor University

sammykins123 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:18:09 GMT

Baylor is a good place to get a quality education. Though I have been disappointed with a few things- Christianity is a big deal here and you will be asked where you go to church by total strangers- I am very happy I decided to go to Baylor. Though it may seem like everyone is fratty, rich, and Christian, Baylor actually does have a pretty diverse population, especially because they are giving out amazing scholarships. The school is big enough that it isn't awkward if you break up with someone but small enough that it is easy to make friends. I lived in the honors dorm and highly suggest doing so to others. It has a more diverse and interesting population plus better rooms and bathrooms. Also, I have had some really amazing professors and they aren't all conservative, in fact very few of mine have been (I am in the English department, BIC, and honors). The gym at Baylor is really nice and free to students, and there are tons of things to do after class. Waco is much cooler...

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sammykins123 says "It's simple and simply the best" about Smith's Rosebud Salve

sammykins123 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:38:58 GMT

Though I don't usually spend very much time on my beauty routine, lip balm is essential to me. I have used everything from bonny bell to lancome and I have to say the very best product for soft lips is this lip salve. Unlike many balms, this one really adds moisture that you can feel even after the balm has worn off. Also, the strawberry variety smells great, is tasteless, and doesn't act like a thick goop, making your lips very kissable. Though there is no color in the product I always find that the moisture makes my lips just a little rosy and sweet which I love. With enough in a jar to last at least a year with every day use, this stuff is a steall too! This is a must buy product for any girl.

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sammykins123 says "Wouldn't go a day without it" about Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel

sammykins123 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:29:38 GMT

This is a wonder product! My acne isn't terrible but it was persistent until I started using acne treatment gel every day. All I do now is cleanse my face and use this and my skin is unbelievable. If I forget for a couple of day though, hello pimples, so it's pretty clear that this stuff works for my skin. The product is benzoyle peroxide which I find to be far more effective than anything else non-prescription and is of a very high percentage meaning that it is more concentrated with medicine than most acne treatments. I have told my friends about it and all of us swear by it, it is so easy that even my boyfriend uses it (he appreciates that it doesn't have any girly scent). Overall, I just have not found another product that works so well on my face. Plus Mary Kay allows returns and it is pretty inexpensive so I would highly recommend that anyone with acne problems try adding it to their beauty routine....

sammykins123 says "I've been dreaming of a wonderful movie for all ages" about Enchanted

sammykins123 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:18:23 GMT

I was excited about this movie since the previews but had to drag my family out to see it. Though they were skeptical at first, after it was over they couldn't say enough about how much they all loved it. Don't panic when the movie starts out corny, five minutes in and you will be cracking up. The acting was perfect and the movie combined just the right amount of cheesiness, hilarity, and fantasy to satisfy anyone. Women: you are going to love this movie so get some girlfriends together and feel like little girls again. Men: take one of your nieces/cousins/daughters/little girls you saw on the street as an excuse so you can crack up too (all of the dads in the audience seemed to be having a better time than their little girls). My sister is already talking about seeing it again. Truly, this is a family film that actually works for more than little kids without being inappropriate. I highly recommend this movie....

sammykins123 says "Smart humor and a clever concept" about Pushing Daisies

sammykins123 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:04:09 GMT

I am not a person who watches much tv but I will take time out every Wednesday to watch Pushing Daisies. This show has such great writing/acting/filming it is surprising to me that anyone would just flat out not like it. I am an English major and I really think each episode is so well thought out that it could be a short story. The characters are so fun and it isn't one of those annoying trying to suck you in with cliffhangers kind of shows...the makers rely on the quirky characters and funny plot lines to bring in an audience. Though at first glance it might seem like a girl show (what with the ahh-mazing costumes and love story) the humor is universal and all of my guy friends are watching it. As for the story being far-fetched, come on, that's what makes it so fun to watch! I strongly urge anyone to watch this show, I hope you love it as much as I do.

Watch it if you like: Amelie, anything Tim Burton (Big Fish, Edward Scissorhands), Wes Anderson, Arrested Development.

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sammykins123 says "I didn't know I needed it until I bought it!" about Mary Kay Satin Lips

sammykins123 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:45:10 GMT

When my consultant told me about this product I was a little skeptical; however, this stuff is amazing. There are two steps, an exfoliation and a balm and they are so fast and easy! After I use it I press my lips together over and over again because I can't get over how soft they are. Satin lips makes your lips kissable even in the dead of winter, and it feels so good...even with chapped lips it doesn't irritate or hurt. I HIGHLY recommend this product!...