My kids love the natural honey taste, and I love that there's no added sugars. It definitely soothes their throats temporarily (like a cough drop) but sometimes they revert back to a hacking cough within hours--so the jury is still out as to its efficacy compared to other more medicinal brands.
I've been an avid Neutrogena user for years for all things skincare, with the Ultra Sheer stick with SPF 70 as part of my daily repertoire. So I was super excited to try the SP5 50 sheer stick with Zinc Oxide for Sensitive skin, since I'm trying to reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in my skin diet. I love love loved that it actually went on almost sheer as promised, and no chalky whiteness like a lot of other zinc oxide formulas. Plus, it's not wet to the touch and like its other stick applicator, there's no greasy stuff which gets lodged under my fingernails.
Very rich and moisturizing night cream which absorbs quickly so it still feels very lightweight and makes my skin feel oh-so-soft. I think the promise of visibly smoother skin in 1 week is a bit lofty, but I'm down to stay the course for wrinkle-free in 4 weeks!
I’ve suffered from redness on my cheeks and around and under my nose for years—and various expensive lightening creams and IPL facials have never done the trick.
I’ve used this ointment for about 5 days now, and I can already see some of the redness subside on the front of my nose, as well as the bridge. I still have a lot of redness on the sides, but that will probably take a lot longer to get rid of!
These small but mighty acne patches work wonders on small red bumps and blemishes, without drying out my skin (though they do leave a residue which you have to scrub off.) They're not quite as good with larger breakouts however.
I also found that these patches didn't always adhere to my skin very well overnight. I'd often find them stuck to my pillow in the morning.
These super soft towelettes removed all my daily grime and makeup, even my stubborn waterproof eyeliner and mascara--without needing to give my face a scrub down.
I do wish they stayed wetter longer though! I have found that sometimes wipes can easily dry out after a month.
I'm a big fan of the Tweezerman brand, so I was eager to give the clippers a try.
The pressure was a little on the weak side, but I liked the straight edge format. Wish the jaws opened a little wider for my thicker big toenail, but they still get the job done.
Now that I'm working from home, and ordering practically all my office supplies and groceries for home delivery, this little guy has been a lifesaver! I had been using scissors, keys, kitchen knives, and my hands (ouch!) to open up boxes, but this cutter has replaced all of them. Easier, faster, and now my hands aren't all cut up!
The salty beachy smell totally took me back to my favorite memories spending hours in the sun growing up! And I love that it lasted.
However it left a bit of a film on my hair that gave it an undesirable crunchy, stiff texture. Next time, I'll experiment with it on damp hair or using a different misting technique.
You know you've got something fashionable on your hands when your pre-teen daughter steals your rainbow tie-dye AirPod case from you! Being the totally unhip mom that I am, I had no idea that colorful AirPod cases were a thing, but this one steals the show! Works just like my old white one and fits right in the palm of my hand, but now I'm too cool for school!
This water balloon gun blew my kids' minds! Prior to this toy, I knew water gunsand water balloons existed, but never in my wildest imagination did I guess a toy incorporated both at the same time! It holds a ton of water and also shoots super far. Game on!
Now I know these are for my kids, but darn it all, my husband and I popped a few down the hatch to support our immune systems too! Love the more sophisticated 'grown-up' elderberry taste as opposed to the artificial berry flavor in most vitamins. And oh my kids loved em too!
First of all, let me clarify that this is a tire flat SEALER, not a tire inflator (which I initially thought it was going to be). That being said, I really wasn't very clear on how it was supposed to work. Spilled white foam all over and left a gummy residue. Fingers crossed that it will repair my bike tire as a temporary fix, but I'm guessing a new tube will be needed for the long term.
What I love about these Mini Brands is that unwrapping them is the best part for my kids. My son traded his Elsa from Frozen for a Buzz Lightyear, which reminds me of how I used to collect and trade Garbage Pail Kids with my friends when I was a kid! I also like how they're small, so they don't take up a lot of room in their already overloaded toy chest!
Both my kids loved this water gun--which was way quicker to fill and refill, and blasted much further targets and with greater accuracy than all their other water gun toys. Felt super high quality and durable for the long run. What an epic blast! Now I gotta go out and get a second one so the other kiddo isn't jealous, ha!
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Zarbee’s Cough Syrup + Mucus Daytime/Nighttime
28/05/2023
My kids love the natural honey taste, and I love that there's no added sugars. It definitely soothes their throats temporarily (like a cough drop) but sometimes they revert back to a hacking cough within hours--so the jury is still out as to its efficacy compared to other more medicinal brands.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Mineral Stick SPF 50 1.5 oz.
22/08/2022
I've been an avid Neutrogena user for years for all things skincare, with the Ultra Sheer stick with SPF 70 as part of my daily repertoire. So I was super excited to try the SP5 50 sheer stick with Zinc Oxide for Sensitive skin, since I'm trying to reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in my skin diet. I love love loved that it actually went on almost sheer as promised, and no chalky whiteness like a lot of other zinc oxide formulas. Plus, it's not wet to the touch and like its other stick applicator, there's no greasy stuff which gets lodged under my fingernails.
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ 0.3% Night Cream
09/07/2022
Very rich and moisturizing night cream which absorbs quickly so it still feels very lightweight and makes my skin feel oh-so-soft. I think the promise of visibly smoother skin in 1 week is a bit lofty, but I'm down to stay the course for wrinkle-free in 4 weeks!
Prosacea Medicated Rosacea Treatment Gel
09/06/2022
I’ve suffered from redness on my cheeks and around and under my nose for years—and various expensive lightening creams and IPL facials have never done the trick. I’ve used this ointment for about 5 days now, and I can already see some of the redness subside on the front of my nose, as well as the bridge. I still have a lot of redness on the sides, but that will probably take a lot longer to get rid of!
RESULTS: Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Ultra-Thin Blemish Patches Dots
21/05/2022
These small but mighty acne patches work wonders on small red bumps and blemishes, without drying out my skin (though they do leave a residue which you have to scrub off.) They're not quite as good with larger breakouts however. I also found that these patches didn't always adhere to my skin very well overnight. I'd often find them stuck to my pillow in the morning.
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes
27/04/2022
These super soft towelettes removed all my daily grime and makeup, even my stubborn waterproof eyeliner and mascara--without needing to give my face a scrub down. I do wish they stayed wetter longer though! I have found that sometimes wipes can easily dry out after a month.
Essential Pedicure Kit
21/03/2022
I'm a big fan of the Tweezerman brand, so I was eager to give the clippers a try. The pressure was a little on the weak side, but I liked the straight edge format. Wish the jaws opened a little wider for my thicker big toenail, but they still get the job done.
Slice® Manual Mini Cutter
14/03/2022
Now that I'm working from home, and ordering practically all my office supplies and groceries for home delivery, this little guy has been a lifesaver! I had been using scissors, keys, kitchen knives, and my hands (ouch!) to open up boxes, but this cutter has replaced all of them. Easier, faster, and now my hands aren't all cut up!
Lazy Jane Salt-Free Wave Spray
26/02/2022
The salty beachy smell totally took me back to my favorite memories spending hours in the sun growing up! And I love that it lasted. However it left a bit of a film on my hair that gave it an undesirable crunchy, stiff texture. Next time, I'll experiment with it on damp hair or using a different misting technique.
onn. AirPod 1st & 2nd Gen Fashion case hyper bright tie dye
16/02/2022
You know you've got something fashionable on your hands when your pre-teen daughter steals your rainbow tie-dye AirPod case from you! Being the totally unhip mom that I am, I had no idea that colorful AirPod cases were a thing, but this one steals the show! Works just like my old white one and fits right in the palm of my hand, but now I'm too cool for school!
Bunch O Balloons Water Warfare Fast-Fill Blaster Block Party Pack
03/02/2022
This water balloon gun blew my kids' minds! Prior to this toy, I knew water gunsand water balloons existed, but never in my wildest imagination did I guess a toy incorporated both at the same time! It holds a ton of water and also shoots super far. Game on!
AIRBORNE® Kids Elderberry Gummies 50ct.
02/02/2022
Now I know these are for my kids, but darn it all, my husband and I popped a few down the hatch to support our immune systems too! Love the more sophisticated 'grown-up' elderberry taste as opposed to the artificial berry flavor in most vitamins. And oh my kids loved em too!
Ultra Bike Tire Inflator
02/02/2022
First of all, let me clarify that this is a tire flat SEALER, not a tire inflator (which I initially thought it was going to be). That being said, I really wasn't very clear on how it was supposed to work. Spilled white foam all over and left a gummy residue. Fingers crossed that it will repair my bike tire as a temporary fix, but I'm guessing a new tube will be needed for the long term.
5 Surprise Mini Disney Brands Series 1 Mystery Capsule(3PK) Real Miniature Disney Brands Collectible Toy
25/01/2022
What I love about these Mini Brands is that unwrapping them is the best part for my kids. My son traded his Elsa from Frozen for a Buzz Lightyear, which reminds me of how I used to collect and trade Garbage Pail Kids with my friends when I was a kid! I also like how they're small, so they don't take up a lot of room in their already overloaded toy chest!
Epic Size Water Warfare Fast-Fill Water Blaster
23/01/2022
Both my kids loved this water gun--which was way quicker to fill and refill, and blasted much further targets and with greater accuracy than all their other water gun toys. Felt super high quality and durable for the long run. What an epic blast! Now I gotta go out and get a second one so the other kiddo isn't jealous, ha!