Reviews by Friends of trf802

Meri says "Olivio makes me feel better about my butter addiction." about Olivio Premium Products Olivio Spread

Meri — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:50:21 GMT

If I was keeping a life time-line, 2009 would be the year of the olive oil. This year I have discovered olive oil soap and olive oil moisturizer to go with the butter substitute made from olive oil I've used for over five years now. Olivio was recommended by my Father's doctor and then my Father recommended it to me. The butter substitute is called, Olivio.

Olivio has a rich, buttery flavor that tastes great. You can buy it as a premium spread in a large tub made of light olive oil, a spreadable butter that combines real butter with canola and olive oil to make a healthier butter and a buttery spray that is perfect for diets because you can control the amount you spray.

All of the Olivio products can be frozen so I always make sure I have an extra in the freezer- just in case.

What makes Olivio unique?

all products- no trans fat

premium spread & spray- no cholesterol

spray- has zero calories per serving

spreadable butter- half the saturated fat and 1/3 the cholesterol of butter,
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Meri says "a Christmas Tradition for over 50 years..." about Wrigley Life Savers Sweet Storybook

Meri — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:52:56 GMT

Yesterday I was in Target looking at the Life Saver Storybooks. I couldn't help but smile and wondered if I should get a few to include in my grandchildren's packages.

From my earliest Christmas memories, Life Saver Sweet Storybooks have been a consistent tradition. Every year Santa always put a book in my stocking as well as a book in my little brother's stocking. The variety of flavors in the rolls were a total adventure to us and we would wheel and deal with each other to end up with two rolls of our favorite flavor. Neither one of us liked the Butter Rum rolls so our Dad got a treat as well.

Since I was a "cruncher" with a sweet tooth my storybook would be finished long before my brother's. Sometime before Valentine's Day I would talk him out of whatever he had left. For me, Christmas came twice in those discarded rolls of candy.

When I became a Mom the tradition continued. Santa always remembered to include a storybook in each of my kid's stockings. Sometime along the way, Life Saver...

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Meri says "Great for scrapbooking and genealogy projects..." about Canon CanoScan CS8800F Flatbed Scanner

Meri — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:26:26 GMT

When my old scanner bit the dust I started researching scanners for a replacement. I mainly use the scanner to digitize pictures, old records and make copies of important papers I want to save. I was wanting to scan a bunch of old slides that my husband had taken forty years ago and turn them into a book of memories for him. I decided on the Canon CanoScan 8800F.

Functions-

The scanner uses high-luminance white lamps to make scans of color film, negatives, and text papers.

The scanner has the ability to batch-scan up to [4]slides or [12] 35mm frames at a time.

The scanner can digitally remove dust, scratches, and other imperfections from old photographs with the software included.

The scanner can scan, copy, create emails and multi-paged PDFs.

Features-

Maximum resolutions: Optical: 4800 x 9600 dpi; interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
Scanning mode: Color: 48-bit internal / 48-bit external (selectable in driver); grayscale: 48-bit internal / 8-bit external
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Meri says "Every Needy Nose needs Puffs..." about Puffs Plus Lotion

Meri — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:12 GMT

Tissues are a basic necessity for anyone with the flu, seasonal allergies or a cold. "Blow and Throw" is the reason why. After one blow into the tissue you simply throw the germs away. Many tissues are hard on the nose though. What, with all of the sneezing, blowing and wiping a nose can become red, chaffed and dry.

Puffs with lotion tissues are easy on the nose. Because they are layered with moisturizes they help combat the red, chafed nose syndrome. Included in the lotion is aloe to soothe, chamomile and vitamin E to heal as well as a touch of shea butter to comfort even the worst nasal drips. The tissues are strong yet have a soft, inviting feel to them unlike some of their sandpaper competitors. I feel as good about offering a Puffs to my grandchild as I do to my husband.

I keep several boxes of Puffs with lotion on hand all the time because you never know when a nose is going to need a tissue. I have a box in each bathroom and one in the family room. I can usually find a box design...

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Meri says "even adults like yummy gummies..." about VitaFusion Calcium 500 mg Gummy Vitamins for Adults

Meri — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:40:00 GMT

A few years ago my bone density test showed a disparity between the two sites tested. After going to see an Osteoporosis specialist I was told that I was osteopenic. My doctor prescribed Evista and instructed me to take daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D. She explained that the vitamin D helps the body absorb the calcium so they needed to be taken together. Little did she know that I HATE taking medicine, including vitamins. I vowed to turn over a new leaf and purchased a bottle of calcium and a bottle of vitamin D. I took them whenever I thought about it- which wasn't very often.

Later, I found Vitafusion Gummy Calcium with Vitamin D-3 and decided to give it a go. I am so glad that I did! They taste great and easy to take. It is almost like popping a couple of candies into my mouth. In fact, the ingredients are similar to candy. The first two ingredients are glucose syrup and sucrose so they aren't for everyone.

The gummy calcium bites are swirled with fruit flavors and covered...

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Meri says "turns dry and cracked into soft and sensuous..." about Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme

Meri — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:29:11 GMT

This is one of my favorite winter products. Years ago I had the world's worst dry, cracked heels. The cracks were so deep you could have driven a SmartCar through them. I was embarrassed to take off my socks. Then, I discovered Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme. It took a few weeks of using the product faithfully for my heels to transform themselves into soft and supple but it did happen. I have, over the years, found that if I start using it two or three times a week when socks weather arrives that I can avoid the dry, chapped heels of winters past.

How to Use:

Liberally slather on the product and cover with socks to prevent any greasy spots on the floor. If you have a bad case of dry, chapped feet use it every morning and night until the condition improves.

The name is confusing. It is NOT a creme. It is an emollient; petroleum based product with the sweet smell of the Islands.

Ingredients:

glycerin, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel protein, lanolin, cocos nucifera...

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Meri says "Mysterious product leaves skin feeling soft and silky..." about Professional SilkWorks

Meri — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:05:21 GMT

I acquired a bottle of Professional SilkWorks on a recent trip to Florida. I was complaining about my dry skin and my Mother gave me the bottle and said, "Try this." I did and I could immediately feel the difference. I don't know how the product works [that is what makes it mysterious]. I only know it does. After using it for about a week I read the container and was surprised to find that it is a hair product. The product's description states,

"SilkWorks was developed to meet the special needs of dry, damaged chemically abused hair. Concentrated silk amino acids, organic extracts and vitamin E impart a smooth and silky feel, high gloss shine without weighing down the hair.

SilkWorks will not buildup on the hair or scalp, and is ideal for all hair types, and will immediately transform hopeless unhealthy hair to a healthier state."

I have since tried it on my hair. It was okay but nothing to write home about. On the other hand, my skin loves it. It only takes a small dab of SilkWorks...

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Meri says "a bag for all seasons... " about Vera Bradley Handbags

Meri — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:19:41 GMT

I love Crabtree& Evelyn products. Their store in Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY is a wonderful trip into "girlie" things. It is a place I go if I need a quick pick-me-up or feel the need to spoil myself. A while back I discovered that they carried Vera Bradley handbags. My first impression of the handbags was that they were too expensive for a quilted fabric bag. I had previously compared prices to other quilted handbags and decided the Vera Bradley bags weren't worth the price. A few months later my daughter-in-law gave me one of their photo snap wallets in the Vera Bradley Riviera Blue pattern. I fell in love.

I have since bought a couple handbags, a cosmetic bag and a jewelry book. I am loving them more and more with use and the items have made a believer out of me in terms of value for the money.

Vera Bradley bags are made well. There are no exposed seams and each bag has little details sewn into each one. Did I mention they are cute too?

I recently went to a District Garden Club...

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Meri says "The "HOTTEST" conditioner around..." about Organix Coconut Milk SELF-HEATING Coconut Oil

Meri — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:34:20 GMT

While browsing the shampoo and conditioner aisle at CVS while I waited for a prescription I noticed that many of the Organix brand products were on sale. I have been using the Organix Coconut Milk shampoo and thought about getting another bottle since it was $2.00 off and then I noticed a little tag on a new product that said, "Try Me Free". The product, Nourishing Coconut Milk Self-Heating Coconut Oil looked like the other Coconut Milk line except "self-heating" was typed in red letters. I picked it up and read the label which claims that the heating process moisturizes, strengthens, nourishes and balances your hair. "Yeah, right!" I thought but then again saw the "Try Me Free" tag and thought, "What the heck?!" I swallowed their bait- hook, line and sinker.

The directions say to rub the product in the palm of your hands to activate the heat process. I did and it did. Next, it says to rub the product through the hair all the way to the ends. I did. My hair looked nice but it seemed pretty...

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Meri says "Great idea! Motion sensored..." about Glade Sense and Spray (Automatic Spray)

Meri — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:27:52 GMT

I am always in search of fragrance. It doesn't matter whether it is a laundry detergent, perfume or room fresheners. I love fragrance- at least some fragrances. I had tried the Glade Wisp Air Freshener when it first came out. It was a good idea and was the first [that I know of] air freshener that worked around the clock spitting out little wisps of fragrance at timed intervals. The thing I didn't like about the Wisp Glade unit is that it worked continually so it used up battery life and fragrance even when people weren't home.

Someone else must have had the same thought because, "Presto, Chango"- out came the Glade Sense & Spray. It operates in the same manner only it has a tiny little motion sensor built in. This is fantastic! It saves battery life and only dispenses the fragrance when it detects motion. It has a built in 30 minute timer as well so once it puffs a little scent into the air the motion sensor is locked out for 30 minutes unless you override it. Fabulous idea!

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Meri says "Takes my breath away- literally." about Bare Escentuals Rareminerals Skin Revival Treatment Night Light By Bare Escentuals

Meri — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:52 GMT

I have used Bare Escentuals Mineral products for over fifteen years now. I love most of the products so when I saw the RareMinerals Skin Revival Night Treatment for sale and read the glowing comments from satisfied customers I decided to fork over the nearly $60 to try this miracle product.

The product is advertised to reduce the size of pores, even out skin tone [including rosacea], increase firmness and improve hydration. Sounds too good to be true? Read on. The night time skin renewal treatment is made of all 72 natural micro and macro minerals. It comes in several colors but I purchased clear. It is to be used on clean, moisturized skin before retiring for the night. It doesn't rub off on your pillow so don't worry about mess.

When the product arrived I was surprised at how small the product was for the price. I was still, at this point happy to try it while dreaming of my soon-to-be beautiful skin. That first night I washed my face, applied moisturizer and let it dry. Then, I tapped...

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