Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Rael Beauty Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser, Succinct + Salicylic Acid + Wintergreen Extract

Rael Beauty Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser, Succinct + Salicylic Acid + Wintergreen Extract
@amazon @get_rael @testersarmy

Rael Beauty Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser, Succinct + Salicylic Acid + Wintergreen Extract Amazon Review
5/5 stars
I purchased the Rael Beauty Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser, Succinct + Salicylic Acid + Wintergreen Extract from Amazon. At the time of purchase a month ago, I was influenced to purchase by two things. One, this is a highly rated/ranked product, and two it had an Amazon choice badge. I wanted to see if the product lived up to the hype. I have dry skin which is not what the product recommends (it's recommended for acne-prone skin), but I thought I'd give it a whirl. I like the smell. It's subtle and refreshing. I like that it moisturized my skin. Many cleansers irritate the skin and do not moisturize. I like that it was relatively easy to wash off, and I also liked that it cleaned as claimed. I would purchase it again (it's affordable) and I would recommend it to my family. amazon listing

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Monday, December 30, 2024

12302024-veggiecraft

VeggieCraft pasta made with Cauliflower
@marianosmarket @socialnature
@jewelosco @gotoaisle @eatveggiecraft #trynatural

VeggieCraft pasta made with Cauliflower Social Nature Review
5/5 stars
"I tried the VeggieCraft pasta made with Cauliflower at Mariano's Market. It was easy to find in the pasta area. When I first saw this pasta in the stores, I thought it was a bust. I am lukewarm about cauliflower and I didn't have any confidence in the product that it would stand up to the traditional pasta. I have to say that I am a convert. I like the new box design. I think it stands out on the shelves better. I like the way it cooks up and tastes. It's not a true replacement for a really good traditional pasta, but then again, I haven't tried a product that is. The new recipe has lessened the amount of "film" that is produced when it is cooked. I think it's amazing that the ingredient list is so short. I also think the nutritional information is wonderful. I would purchase this pasta again, especially paired with a sale. I would also recommend this product to my family."

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Sunday, December 29, 2024

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Mufasa: The Lion King Real 3D Fan Event
12-19-2024 at 6pm
was supposed to be an ornament but the ornaments didn't show up, so we got a Mufasa Headband that was supposed to be for the 12-26-2024 "Mane" event instead
@amctheatres @disney

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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Friday, December 13, 2024

12132024-chickapea

Chickapea Organic Spirals, high protein pasta, classic taste
@chickapeapasta @peekageapp

Chickapea Organic Spirals, high protein pasta, classic taste Review
5/5 stars
"I tried the Chickapea Organic Spirals, high protein pasta, classic taste ordered from Peekage.com website. I thought the chickapea pasta had a great texture to it. I cooked it the same way as I do regular pasta and it turned out well. The pasta had an appropriate amount of bounce to it and the taste was very close to regular pasta. I liked the nutritional content. I can appreciate this pasta. I would purchase contemplate purchasing this product and I would recommend this product to family."

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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Rise Brewing Co, Original Black, Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
@risebrewingco @thingtesting @jewelosco

Rise Brewing Co, Original Black, Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Thing Testing Review
5/5 stars
I purchased the Rise Brewing Co Original Black, Nitro Cold Brew Coffee from Jewel-Osco. I chose the Original Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee. I wasn't interested in the drinks with added sugars. The original black had a nice flavor to it. I enjoyed drinking it. I added a little bit of peppermint mocha sugar free coffee mate and it made it even better. I thought the caffeine boost was also nice. I would consider buying this product again if it was on sale and I would recommend this product to my family.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Home Zone Living Over The Toilet Bathroom Storage Organizer with 3 Tiers of Shelving Rack Space
@amazon @homezoneliving

Home Zone Living Over The Toilet Bathroom Storage Organizer with 3 Tiers of Shelving Rack Space Amazon Review
4/5 stars
I purchased the Home Zone Living Over The Toilet Bathroom Storage Organizer with 3 Tiers of Shelving Rack Space from Amazon. I want to start off by saying there were a lot of pieces in this product to put together. It took me over an hour. I am by no means a skilled craftsman though. Because it has a lot of pieces, it's not as sturdy as it could be. It came in a smaller, lighter box that was probably easier to ship because it was broken up into smaller pieces.

This product wasn't expensive in comparison to other products in the category, so my expectations on quality were pretty low. I wasn't disappointed. It works if you need something that isn't fancy or high quality and is basically functional.

The product comes with a bunch of metal white-colored pipes that are screwed together with exposed screws. There is nothing included to cover the screws. It also comes with some very thin plastic sheets that are supposed to cover the shelves. I wasn't impressed at all with the plastic sheets. There is nothing to anchor these sheets to the product and the sheets are thin. I'll probably try to find something else to use in place of the plastic sheets.

The product fits just fine in the bathroom. I was happy all of the pieces were included that were supposed to be included. None of the product was damaged. The product was put together the way it was meant to be put together. All of the pieces were properly labeled. The directions were easy to follow. I wouldn't put anything too heavy on this product, but my intentions were to use it as a place for toilet paper and other light bathroom items.

I would probably purchase this product again, if I needed something in this price point for bathroom shelving. I would also recommend it to family. It's not pretty, but it does the job. amazon listing

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

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Fairlife Strawberry 2% Reduced Fat Ultra-Filtered Milk
@influenster @walgreens @instacart @fairlife

Fairlife Strawberry 2% Reduced Fat Ultra-Filtered Milk Influenster Review
5/5 stars
I purchased Fairlife Strawberry 2% Reduced Fat Ultra-Filtered Milk at Walgreens through Instacart. It was easy to complete the transaction and the driver was quick. This is a tasty product. I love the product claims. I think more protein and less sugar is the way to go. I think the strawberry flavor is consistent. I like the product packaging and I think it's neat to have a comparison of the fairlife product to other milks right next to the nutritional label. It puts things into perspective. I would purchase this product again and I would recommend it to my family.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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NextLevelFit Smart Kitchen Scale- Digital Weight Grams and Oz Food Scale with Nutritional Calculator for Weight Loss, Accurately Track Calories & Macros with Bluetooth Fitness App (White)
@amazon @nextlevelfitapp

NextLevelFit Smart Kitchen Scale- Digital Weight Grams and Oz Food Scale with Nutritional Calculator for Weight Loss, Accurately Track Calories & Macros with Bluetooth Fitness App (White) Amazon Review
4/5 stars
I purchased the NextLevelFit Smart Kitchen Scale- Digital Weight Grams and Oz Food Scale with Nutritional Calculator for Weight Loss, Accurately Track Calories & Macros with Bluetooth Fitness App (White) from Amazon. If you want this item as a standalone food scale, the item works great. The white version is simple and elegant. I love the display as it is very easy to read. It works like other scales I have used. Off/On and zero button is on the right of the circle, and units button is on the left of the circle. The display is bright and it's a nice color blue.

I like that the circle displaying the weight is off to the side rather than in the front or middle. It makes weighing something bigger a little less of a hassle. The max weight of this scale is 11 lbs. It's not for use if you do a ton of cooking, but it works for most basic personal purposes.

Now for the app part. I agree with the rest of the reviewers that the app could use some improvement. It's a little difficult to navigate and set up. The Bluetooth on my phone picked up the scale right away, it was under the name SWAN. It needed to be paired in the app though. It was my understanding of the directions that the app would pair immediately with the scale when the app was opened. However, there was no notification of this action in the app itself. When I went to add a food, I pressed the scale button after searching for an item. It did pair with my phone and I was able to track that food item. I wish that the scale would just pre-pair with the scale upon initial app use like most products with Bluetooth do. The scale has to take time and connect each time a food is measured and logged. It's a little cumbersome.

I would recommend this product for the scale part of it. If you are interested in the app part, there are better products out there. The actual hardware is fine and if you don't mind clunky software then it would work. To use the software without ads requires a subscription which is also a little bit of a frustration but if you don't mind seeing ads then it also works. I probably wouldn't purchase this scale again because I need one with a higher max weight capacity, but if I were in the market for a smaller scale, I would consider it. amazon listing

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Reusable Grocery Bag On Wheels with Support Pole, Large Rolling Tote Bag, Waterproof Shopping Bags with Zipper Cover, Utility Tote Bag, Shopping Basket Carries Up to 46 LBS
@amazon

Reusable Grocery Bag On Wheels with Support Pole, Large Rolling Tote Bag, Waterproof Shopping Bags with Zipper Cover, Utility Tote Bag, Shopping Basket Carries Up to 46 LBS Amazon Review
4/5 stars
I purchased the MOSMGIBOX Reusable Grocery Bag On Wheels with Support Pole, Large Rolling Tote Bag, Waterproof Shopping Bags with Zipper Cover, Utility Tote Bag, Shopping Basket Carries Up to 46 LBS from Amazon. Just like the other reviewers, I too received a product that had some greasy substance on the handles. It feels like someone spilled a bottle of lotion, shampoo, or soap on the handles and didn't wipe it off.

This product is true to the description in the listing that is given. I was hoping for a little bit more. The material of the bag is not high quality. It's a sewn-together plastic material. So technically, yes it will repel water, and yes it is a larger 60L size. However, I wouldn't put much stress on the seams of the bag. Sure you can put items in it, but I wouldn't recommend overfilling it. I especially wouldn't overfill it and then try to wheel it around.

The bag does stand upright when the bars are inserted into the corners. However, the bars aren't connected to the sides, so it isn't as upright as it could be. There is no hard backing on this product, nor do the handles stand up by themselves.

It has a nice number of extra pockets. There are two pockets inside the bag, a mesh pocket on one side, and a Velcro pocket on the lower front of the bag. I can appreciate well-placed pockets.

The handles of the bag do come off and on easily. The support rods are easy to take out and put back in as well. This makes collapsing the bag a quick process.

This product isn't as great as an actual collapsible grocery cart, but it's better than a larger grocery tote since it does have wheels on it. I'm not sure I would purchase this product again, since I am partial to our grocery cart. A collapsible grocery cart is slightly bigger and a little bulkier than this bag though. I would recommend the bag if you want a smaller, cheaper option or something that weighs less. amazon listing

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Monday, November 18, 2024

11182024-oikosremixsaltedcaramel

Oikos® Remix Salted Carmel Nonfat Yogurt Cup
@oikos @influenster @marianosmarket

Oikos® Remix Salted Carmel Nonfat Yogurt Cup Influenster Review
5/5 stars
"I tried the Oikos® Remix Salted Carmel Nonfat Yogurt Cup purchased at Mariano's Market. I am not a huge fan of yogurt. I eat it sometimes because it's low carb and I struggle with keeping my sugar levels down. I have enjoyed the oikos remix competition for awhile now since it's a great way to add a little sweet without too much sugar added in. I was excited when I saw that Oikos had their own version of mixing their yogurt with another product. I can say that the oikos remix product competes in taste and in nutritional with the competitor products that I have eaten. I enjoyed the remix. It gave really great flavor. Its really easy and convenient to combine the products inside the package. I would recommend this product to family and I would purchase it again if it was on sale."

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

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Sunday Mornings with Matt & Myron on Espn Radio. Matt Jones (KSR) and Myron Medcalf. Live Remote at Soldier Field before the New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears game on Sunday, November 10th at noon ct. Patriots won the game 3 - 19.
@chicagobears @espnradio @ksr_theshow @patriots @nfl

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

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Panera Bread Gluten Free Ready-to-Heat Baked Potato Soup, 32 oz Soup Cup (Refrigerated)
@panerabread @peekageapp
@walmart

Panera Bread Gluten Free Ready-to-Heat Baked Potato Soup, 32 oz Soup Cup (Refrigerated) Peekage Review
5/5 stars
"I tried the Panera Bread Gluten Free Ready-to-Heat Baked Potato Soup, 32 oz Soup Cup (Refrigerated) ordered from Walmart.com website. The pickup curbside option was easy and painless to complete. I enjoy eating at Panera whenever I get a chance. I was glad when Panera started putting some of their products in the grocery stores like soups and dressings. I was excited to try the Baked Potato Soup, it is one of my favorite kinds of soup. I love the simplicity of the ingredient label, there are more items that I can pronounce and know than products that I can't understand. I loved the flavor and consistency of this product. I thought it had the right amount of potato-to-cream ratio. That being said, I am also not a very picky person, I eat just about anything. My husband, who is a picky person, looked at me when I was heating up the soup asked how strong of an onion taste there was in it. I told him I didn't think there was onions in it, but he had me read the ingredients and it is listed. I told him to try it since it wasn't very prevalent. He said some baked potato soups have way too much onion in it. He did make himself a bowl of soup with the other half of the container and proceeded to eat all of it. He thought it was delicious. I would purchase this product again and I would recommend this product to family."

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

11062024-covidtests

OHC Osang Healthcare, OHC COVID19 Antigen Self-Test
Free Covid Tests again this year https://covidtests.gov
@hhsgov
@asprgov

Free At-Home Covid Tests again this year. Order Here
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The U.S. government also continues to make COVID-19 tests available to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs, ranging from local food banks to libraries. Free or low-cost testing also may be available at HRSA-funded health centers and ICATT locations near you.

Other HHS/ASPR Covid tests post:
12/19/2023 - free gov covid test

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

10302024-bluestripescacaowater

Blue Stripes Mango Cacao Water, superfruit hydration, no added sugar
@bluestripescacao @socialnature
@wholefoods #trynatural

Blue Stripes Mango Cacao Water, superfruit hydration, no added sugar Social Nature Review
5/5 stars
"I tried the Blue Stripes Mango Cacao Water, superfruit hydration, no added sugar at Whole Foods Market. It was easy to find in the water area. I consider myself pretty well-educated when it comes to food products. I'm not a complete foodie but I could hold my own, I think, in a conversation with one, potentially. That being said, I kept looking at this water and thought it was coconut water, not pre-chocolate bean water. It wasn't until I had some of this company's chocolate bar product (which are wonderful) that I made the connection in my head that cacao is the chocolate bean, not coconut. The thing is, I knew that too, it was just a massive brain malfunction, I think. At any rate, the taste of this water is nice. I felt hydrated. As it's pointed out on the bottle label, the nutritional is great in terms of vitamins in the water. I like the mango flavor. The water is clear, so if it spills it doesn't leave a stain. My main products for drinking are usually ones with zero or very low calories. However, if my usual products were not available, I would definitely consider drinking this product again. I would also recommend this product to family."

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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Gigabit Ethernet Splitter 1 to 4 - Network Splitter with USB Power Cable, RJ45 Internet Splitter Adapter 1000 Mbps High Speed for Cat 5/5e/6/7/8 Cable [4 devices networked simultaneously]
@amazon

Gigabit Ethernet Splitter 1 to 4 - Network Splitter with USB Power Cable, RJ45 Internet Splitter Adapter 1000 Mbps High Speed for Cat 5/5e/6/7/8 Cable [4 devices networked simultaneously] Amazon Review
5/5 stars
I recently switched to our mobile phone provider for our internet. Their promotional price was considerably cheaper than our cable company had become. I used a router/gateway of our own for the cable connection, however the mobile phone company has their own equipment to use for no additional cost. So rather than use my own router/gateway, I switched to the mobile phone company modem. This is why I now needed a splitter since the modem that was provided only had two ethernet cable slots.

I purchased the RJ45 Network Splitter Adapter 1to4 with limited expectations. This wasn't a brand I instantly recognized, and the fact that it was made in China made me a little hesitant. The price was good, so I thought I'd try it. I've purchased cords, cables, and other smaller technology purchases that don't need brand name backing before with mixed results, so I was aware of what I could be getting.

When I ordered the product, it came in the expected timeframe. When I opened the box, it had very minimal packaging, just the splitter and USB cable in a plastic bag. However, the box wasn't damaged nor did the plastic bag that was inside the box have any sign of damage so the packaging was adequate. There was a sheet with directions on it for how to use the splitter, but the lettering was so small it could barely be read. This particular piece of equipment is almost self-explanatory so the directions aren't really necessary. This product didn't include any ethernet cables, so be aware of that. This product also didn't include a plug for the power source. There is the USB cable that plugs into the AV slot, but it doesn't contain the little dongle that plugs into a surge protector or other plug-in.

Once I had procured some more ethernet cables and an extra dongle for the plug-in, I put it together. Neither the USB that came with the splitter or the splitter itself were low quality. Nothing was loose and I didn't fear being shocked when I plugged it in. It worked just fine. Once it was plugged in, all of the lights lit up and the cables directed the flow of the internet the way it was supposed to go. I didn't see any slow down of speed other than issues that I already had with the mobile phone company connection. I doubt it if I would purchase this particular product again, but only because I was annoyed by the extra need for the power source. I like a minimal amount of cables. Otherwise, the splitter worked just fine. I would recommend it to family. amazon listing

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Monday, October 28, 2024

10282024-heinzpickleketchup

Heinz Pickle Flavored Tomato Ketchup with pickle seasoning
@influenster @heinz #snailmail #sample

Heinz Pickle Flavored Tomato Ketchup with pickle seasoning Influenster Review
5/5 stars
I was sent Heinz Pickle Flavored Tomato Ketchup with pickle seasoning and it came right away. Even though I really like ketchup and really like pickles, I still wasn't sure what to expect with this pickle flavored ketchup. I assumed that I would enjoy this product since I enjoy both of the two main ingredients separately. Just as I hoped, this product tasted wonderful. You could smell the dill once the package was opened. I like that the company kept the product red rather than turning it into any shade of green. I also like that it was a smooth texture and not a chunky one. I thought that the taste of the pickle was closer to a refrigerator pickle rather than the shelf-stable ones. I also thought the pickle flavor was constant and continued throughout eating the product. The ketchup itself wasn't overwhelmed, and it did still taste like ketchup with pickle flavoring in it. I would purchase this product in the future, and I would recommend it to family.

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Frabaca Positive Crochet Ghost Handmade Plush

Frabaca You are Loved - Positive Crochet Ghost Handmade Plush with Affirmation Card Saying, Inspirational Emotion Support Spooky Items for ...