Reviews by vetter2005

vetter2005 says "A fantastic stroller for an on the go mom" about Maclaren Triumph Stroller

vetter2005 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:52:51 GMT

The Maclaren Triumph Strolleris a lightweight (weighs 11 lbs) and has a strap so that you can carry it over your shoulder after you have folded it up in the compact umbrella fold. It is easy to fold with one hand. The stroller has a mesh bag for storage, water resistant hood, aluminum frame, foot operated brakes, lockable front swivel wheels, foam insulated handles, 5 point harness, and a rain-cover. The stroller is

Although this stroller is pricey it is worth the expense! I have taken my Maclaren Triumph stroller to baseball games, on domestic and international travel and just around town to the zoo. The stroller is well made, it is durable, and it is convenient! I have used this stroller since my son was 18 months and he is now 3.5 years old and still loves this stroller. I still use this stroller when we are on the go and will be doing a lot of walking.

I highly recommend the Maclaren Triumph stroller!

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vetter2005 says "Helps keep your brows looking their best!" about L'Oreal Brow Stylist Professional 3-in-1 Brow Tool, Blonde

vetter2005 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:11:33 GMT

The L'Oreal Brow Stylist Professional 3-in-1 Brow Tool, Blonde has it all - a brow pencil, brow brush and tweezers. Have you ever been putting on your makeup and seen a stray eyebrow hair that needs to be removed and you don't have your tweezers with you? With the L'Oreal Brow Stylist Professional 3-in-1 Brow Tool, Blonde this will never happen since you have tweezers in the pencil cap.

It is convenient to have the tweezers and brow brush as part of the pencil. The pencil is a good shade for blondes. The tweezers are good but they are small. You would only want to use them for touch-ups.

I will definitely buy the L'Oreal Brow Stylist Professional 3-in-1 Brow Tool, Blonde again.

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vetter2005 says "Roasts your turkey to perfection and then use as a buffet server" about Rival Roaster with Buffet Server

vetter2005 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:42:27 GMT

The 18Qt Rival Roaster with Buffet Server is a great addition to the kitchen especially if you are cooking for a crowd! The roaster includes a roasting rack, and a server with 3 removable pan. The enamel on steel roasting pan makes for easy cleaning. The roaster handles up to an 18 lb turkey.

The 18Qt Rival Roaster with Buffet Servermade cooking my Thanksgiving much easier and less stressful. I used the roaster for my Thanksgiving turkey and the roaster cooked it to perfection! I added a little extra water and bullion cubes to the bottom of the pan. This created more steam which roasted the turkey to perfection and kept the turkey moist. Additionally cooking it this way in the roaster created more broth for gravy as well as shortening the cooking time! What a bonus when cooking for a crowd!

After roasting the turkey, I cleaned the roasting pan, and then used the buffet server to keep the potatoes, gravy and stuffing warm. All you have to do is add water to the roasting...

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vetter2005 says "Adds great taste and no calories to your coffee" about DaVinci Gourmet KAHLUA Flavored Sugar Free Syrup

vetter2005 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:53:46 GMT

Nothing starts my day better than a latte first thing in the morning. DaVinci Gourmet KAHLUA Flavored Sugar Free Syrup(non-alcoholic) is sweetened with splenda however it does not have the aftertaste found in many splenda flavored syrups. Currently the KAHLUA Flavored Sugar Free Syrup is my favorite flavor although I have several flavors sitting by my espresso machine that I also enjoy. With DaVinci Gourmet KAHLUA Flavored Sugar Free Syrup I am able to enjoy my latte with great taste and fewer calories. I also enjoy using the syrup to flavor black coffee. I enjoy the coffees and lattes I make at home so much that I no longer stop by the coffee shop every time I leave the house in the morning.

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vetter2005 says "Space, comfort, storage areas, handles well, great for travel" about Honda Odyssey - 2007

vetter2005 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:18:50 GMT

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vetter2005 says "Great univeristy located in a college town full of orange spirit" about Clemson University

vetter2005 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:12:24 GMT

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vetter2005 says "Spray away stains" about Oxiclean Laundry Stain Remover

vetter2005 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:23:44 GMT

I really appreciate products that keeps my laundry looking good. I am a big fan of white shirts and sweaters and I am always spilling something on them. OxiClean® Laundry Stain Remover is my go to stain pretreatment solution. I have found that this works best if the stain is fresh and not set in. If a stain is really set in, I use this in conjunction with OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover. Since I have found OxiClean® Laundry Stain Remover my clothes whites last much longer and stay cleaner. I highly recommend OxiClean® Laundry Stain Remover.

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vetter2005 says "Have a stain - no worries even set in stains vanish" about Oxiclean Versatile Stain Remover

vetter2005 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:08:12 GMT

OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover has saved so many clothes items from being discarded because it got set-in stains out! As a mom of a preschooler, I am always having to clean up messes and stains. Thanks to OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover so many clothing items have been saved.

For tough set-in stains, I have found that it takes longer than the 1-6 hours stated on the label. To get out tough stains, I rub OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover into the stain after I have submerged the item into the soaking solution. I then repeat this every couple of hours until the satin has disappeared.

I highly recommend OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover to get out your tough stains and keep your laundry looking good.

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vetter2005 says "Streaks your floors and creates work" about Swiffer WetJet Wood Floor Cleaner

vetter2005 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:25:39 GMT

I am a big Swiffer fan!!! I swear by my Swiffer Wetjet for and Swiffer SweeperVac. So I had to try to the Swiffer Hardwood Floor Cleaner solution for the Swiffer WetJet. I was extremely disappointed with the result because the cleaner left a dull streaked finish on my floors. I then had to clean the floor to remove the streaks! I am used to Swiffer saving me time instead of creating more work. I was so surprised by this poor outcome since I have had such good luck with Swiffer products. I promptly returned theSwiffer Hardwood Floor Cleaner. I will continue using the other Swiffer Solutions for tile surfaces but I will not be purchasing the Swiffer Hardwood Floor Cleaner again....

vetter2005 says "Dirty floors - Swifter WetJet to the Rescue" about Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit®

vetter2005 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:09:56 GMT

As a mother of an active 3 year old and cat owner, I am always looking for quick easy cleanups especially since I have white tile floors throughout the house. Needless to say, I have already made a promise to myself that I will never have a house with white tile again but in the meantime the Swifter WetJet is my go to tool for keeping my floors looking good.

The Swiffer WetJet starter kit includes the WetJet powermop, 2 cleaning pads, small bottle of cleaning solution, and scrubber pad. Batteries are not included. The powermop requires 4 AA batteries. The powermop is easy to assemble.

The Swiffer WetJet is a great go to tool for easy cleanups. Being able to grab the mop spray solution and cleanup the mess is a lifesaver for a busy mom. I particularly like the antibacterial cleaner.

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vetter2005 says "Packing made easy!!!" about High Sierra Wheeled Upright Duffel

vetter2005 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:26:47 GMT

Traveling with a three year old is an event no matter how you look at it. Anything that makes travel easier is always a major win. The 29in wheeled traveling duffel by High Sierradefinitely makes packing easier. This duffel has is more like two sided luggage with the convenience of a duffel - lightweight and stuffable. The duffel has a sturdy zipper that allows the duffel to open like luggage while keeping your items secure. There is a zippered compartment on one side that keeps your items from falling out when you open it up. Because you can open it like luggage, it is so easy to pack and separate your items. On the outside there are 2 additional zippered compartments: one at the top for a larger item like shoes two zippered compartments on one side a larger and smaller one to get to items quickly, Additionally, there are straps that help keep everything held together tightly.

If you appreciate being able to travel and keeping luggage to a minimum, then the 29in wheeled traveling...

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vetter2005 says "Juice Pouch - great taste, half the sugar, and organic!" about Honest Kids Variety Pack

vetter2005 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:31:26 GMT

Need the convenience of a juice box but don't want all of the calories of the typical juice box? Honest Kids Variety Pack is an organic beverage pouches that packs less sugar than typical juices and great taste. The variety packs has 3 flavors: Berry Berry Good Lemonade, Goodness Grapeness, and Tropical Tango Punch. Honest Kids Variety Pack uses organic cane syrup instead of high fructose corn syrup and each pouch only has 40 calories.

Additionally the company encourages recycling the juice boxes. After signing up with Honest Kids recycling program "Drink Pouch Brigade", TerraCycle will mail out 4 prepaid collection bags to your address. After you collect 100 drink pouches please you seal and drop off the filled bag at a UPS drop off location. Honest Kids will donate $0.02 per Honest Kids drink pouch and $0.01 per regular drink pouch you collect to the charity of your choice.

I started looking for a healthy beverage pouch for my son when I highly recommend this product!

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vetter2005 says "Saved my carpet and my cat!" about Nature's Miracle Orange-Oxy Power Just for Cats

vetter2005 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:25:33 GMT

Nature's Miracle Orange-Oxy Power Just for Cats is an oxygenated cleaner with refreshing natural orange. Orange-Oxy Power Just for Cats works to lift deeply set stains and odor leaving behind a fresh orange scent. Per the instructions you are not to dilute this product.

This product works and it saved my carpet and my cat! Whenever my cat got mad at me and she would slink to the back corner of my hallway and use the carpet as her litter box. Over time this left my carpet stained and locked in odor. When the built up odor became overpowering, I was afraid I would have to immediately change my carpet and I had no idea what I was going to do with my offending cat! My cat kept going back to this spot because I could never get it cleaned. I used many cleaners but they did not seem to get the stains or odor out. A salesperson at PetSmart recommended Nature's Miracle Orange-Oxy Power Just for Cats.

To clean stained and locked in odor, you have to lightly saturate the spot...

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vetter2005 says "Buy Ssscat if you want to gently change cat behaviors" about Multivet Ssscat

vetter2005 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:33:52 GMT

Multivet Ssscat works wonders for training a cat to stay away from a spot. Multivet Ssscathas a battery operated motion sensor with on/off switch. When anything goes by the sensor, a non-toxic spray is dispensed from the canister. This spray acts as a deterrent from keeping your cat from coming back to this spot. Each canister has about 200 sprays and the canister is adjustable to control the angle of detection.

My cat got mad at me and nearly destroyed the carpet at the end of the hallway by turning it into her litter box. After I cleaned up the mess, I needed a way to deter my cat from returning to the scene of the crime. The pet store recommended Multivet Ssscat and it worked like a charm - my cat stays clear of the hallway corner.

Multivet Ssscat worked great for me because the place I needed to deter my cat from was in an out of the way corner in my hallway. If this was placed in a high traffic area, canisters would have a short shelf life. Additionally, the spray...

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vetter2005 says "Tired of dirty carpets - ProHeat2X helps you keep them clean" about Bissell 9200 Upright Vacuum

vetter2005 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:06:08 GMT

The Bissell ProHeat 2X a version of the 9200 is a powerful carpet deep cleaner. Minor assembly is required prior to use. Built in heater feature can heat water 25 degrees hotter to improve cleaning efficiency. Dual brushes cleans deep down dirt. Automatically mixes cleaner and water based on one of 4 setting: water, light, medium, heavy. Hand attachment allows you to clean upholstery or stairs.

For me a spot cleaner would not do the trick - I need the big machine. My house is a disaster waiting to happen - white carpets, an active 3 year old, and 2 cats. To make matters worse, my cat decided to turn the back corner of my hall into her personal litter box. I had to get the carpets cleaned. Instead of hiring this out or renting equipment again, I bought the Bissell ProHeat 2X when it was on sale and the store had 15% discount on purchases.

The Bissell ProHeat 2X carpet deep cleaner was easy to put together. The carrying handle makes manageable to carry it on stairs...

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vetter2005 says "Organized, Dads like it, and Mom friendly" about Skip Hop Canvas Diaper Bag

vetter2005 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:59:03 GMT

If you are need in a organized diaper bad, you need to look at the Skip Hop Diaper Bag by Spark.

Design of Skip Hop Diaper Bag by Spark: The diaper bag has multiple compartments. On the outside there are 2 bottle holders on each end, 2 pockets and a zippered compartment on one side and a slit pocket and hidden zipper on the other side. Inside there are two pockets on one side and one pocket on the other. The bag can be carried multiple ways: 1) detachable shoulder strap that can be stored in the hidden zipper compartment, 2) tote straps, and 3) easy close fasteners that can attach to your stroller. The bag also includes a changing pad.

The bag has all of the convenience of a tote but is designed with mom in mind. Even dads like it because it is practical and not overdone.

Skip Hop Diaper Bag by Spark is great for travel:

I found this bag to be extremely useful on a recent trip I went on. There is nothing like the frustration of flying with a child, carrying everything...

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vetter2005 says "Buy only if you want to increase your potty training frustration" about Especially for Kids Travel Potty Seat

vetter2005 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:17:36 GMT

The Especially for Kids Travel Potty Seat is a waste of money and is frustrating to use. As everyone knows, public restrooms are often scary for kids and germs are lurking in every corner. I purchased this travel potty seat to keep my hands and my child's body off public toilet seats. This travel potty seat miserably failed my expectations - I ended up touching toilet seats more due to the bad fit. The travel potty seat kept popping off the seat and would not fit securely. I tried the travel potty seat on different types of toilet seats with similar bad results.

My boy who is almost three was scared of the travel potty seat because he slid around on it due to the bad fit. My son was more comfortable with my holding him on a big toilet seat than using this travel potty seat.

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vetter2005 says "The Original BabySling by Nojo is a MUST HAVE sling" about Nojo The Original BabySling

vetter2005 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:00:31 GMT

The Original Babysling by Nojo is a lifesaver! I had a colicky baby that needed constant holding. The Nojo babysling enabled me to comfortably hold my child for hours as well as free up my hands. I had other slings like the Baby Bjorn but this was my go to sling and the most economical one! I could walk/hike several miles while holding my son in this sling. An added bonus is Nojo babysling has a long life - my sling saw daily use until my son was walking, regular use until he was two, and occasional use thereafter. My son is now three and I still occasionally use this sling.

PROS of The Original Babysling by Nojo:

Distributes weight across your back
Long life
Economical
Allows child to be held in multiple positions

CONS of The Original Babysling by Nojo:

Not a fashion item
Can be hot especially in summer
Takes time to get the hang of using this sling

When purchasing a sling, you have to take into consideration your personal preferences. I personally prefer The Original Babysling by...

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vetter2005 says "Creative way to organize, share, and display your pictures" about Shutterfly.com

vetter2005 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:52:44 GMT

Do you have tons of digital pictures that are not organized for display and viewing? Shutterfly.com provides a creative and professional looking way to organize, share, and display photos and memories. I can not say enough good things about Shutterfly.com. I receive so many compliments on the things I have produced with Shutterfly. I really appreciate the quality results you get wth this service. Shutterfly is easy to use and provides templates that enable you to creatively display your images.

Photobooks: Multiple sizes and layouts to select from. I have created a photo book every year to organize pictures from the year that show my son's growth and development. I have also scanned my son's artwork and have created a photobook that I will treasure for years to come.

Calendars: I use pictures of my son from that month during the prior year to create my calendar along with personalized dates for birthdays and anniversaries.

Mugs: Coffee mugs have tiled images that...

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