Rating: 9
I sampled Country Crock Original Butter as part of the Sam's Club open house this weekend. There were a lot of food samples, so many of my next posts will be reviews of these items.
The butter was served over corn. Unlike some butters that make food too greasy, Country Crock Original Butter imposed a sweet flavor on to the food. I can imagine it tasting great on anything from a bagel to other vegetables.
Since I do a lot of baking, I tend to buy sticks of butter and not tubs. However, if you are looking for a flavorful, sweet tub butter that won't make your food greasy, this is a must buy!
11 August 2010
07 August 2010
BzzAgent Campaign update - Orbit Gum
Rating (for the Orbit spearmint gum): 9
I was lucky enough to receive my Orbit Gum BzzKit early last week. How generous- I got 5 packs of gum in 5 different flavors, as well as 6 BOGO coupons to give away to my friends. BzzAgent relies on word-of-mouth marketing, so the campaigns are designed to facilitate conversations about the product.
I work at a day camp with a bunch of other college students or recent grads, and after lunch is the perfect time for gum. I was able to share Orbit spearmint gum with my co-workers and give away the BOGO coupons, too. It seems like Orbit will have some new customers! I rarely ever chew gum, but even I love the long-lasting, sweet flavor of Orbit gum. I liked that the gum did not lose its flavor too quickly, so it felt like a worthwhile product compared to some other gums. The new retro package designs are cool, too- not necessarily a selling point for me, but nice if I was already going to purchase the product.
This BzzAgent campaign has been a really positive experience, and I'm looking forward to participating in more in the future!
You can reach the BzzAgent website by clicking on their button in the sidebar of my blog. Let me know if you sign up!
I was lucky enough to receive my Orbit Gum BzzKit early last week. How generous- I got 5 packs of gum in 5 different flavors, as well as 6 BOGO coupons to give away to my friends. BzzAgent relies on word-of-mouth marketing, so the campaigns are designed to facilitate conversations about the product.
I work at a day camp with a bunch of other college students or recent grads, and after lunch is the perfect time for gum. I was able to share Orbit spearmint gum with my co-workers and give away the BOGO coupons, too. It seems like Orbit will have some new customers! I rarely ever chew gum, but even I love the long-lasting, sweet flavor of Orbit gum. I liked that the gum did not lose its flavor too quickly, so it felt like a worthwhile product compared to some other gums. The new retro package designs are cool, too- not necessarily a selling point for me, but nice if I was already going to purchase the product.
This BzzAgent campaign has been a really positive experience, and I'm looking forward to participating in more in the future!
You can reach the BzzAgent website by clicking on their button in the sidebar of my blog. Let me know if you sign up!
06 August 2010
EOS Shave Cream
Rating: 6
I was really looking forward to finding a shaving cream that doesn't make a mess all over the shower with crazy amounts of suds. Unfortunately, EOS Shave Cream was not the one.
I sampled the pomegranate raspberry scent; many other scents are also available.
Instructed by the package to use a thin layer of the cream, I did just that- but found that I needed to use much more than that to make shaving comfortable. The razor felt like I was dragging it against my skin instead of it sliding smoothly. I normally just use soap for shaving, and I even found that better than using the EOS Shave Cream.
I did like the scent of the Shave Cream; it was nice to get out of the shower smelling fresh and fruity. I like that EOS has products in unusual scents because it gives an interesting change to the monotonous routine of showering every day.
Unfortunately, this product did not perform as well as I expected it to; I will stick to my usual shaving cream or soap.
I was really looking forward to finding a shaving cream that doesn't make a mess all over the shower with crazy amounts of suds. Unfortunately, EOS Shave Cream was not the one.
I sampled the pomegranate raspberry scent; many other scents are also available.
Instructed by the package to use a thin layer of the cream, I did just that- but found that I needed to use much more than that to make shaving comfortable. The razor felt like I was dragging it against my skin instead of it sliding smoothly. I normally just use soap for shaving, and I even found that better than using the EOS Shave Cream.
I did like the scent of the Shave Cream; it was nice to get out of the shower smelling fresh and fruity. I like that EOS has products in unusual scents because it gives an interesting change to the monotonous routine of showering every day.
Unfortunately, this product did not perform as well as I expected it to; I will stick to my usual shaving cream or soap.
04 August 2010
Monster High by Lisi Harrison
I'm a member of HipScouts, a program by Little, Brown and Company publishing that sends out ARC (Advanced Readers Copies) of young adult titles to be read and reviewed. I'm going to post reviews of some of the books I receive through this program (as well as a similar program from another publisher). Monster High will be available for purchase this September. I do my best to keep spoilers out of my reviews!
Rating: 7
Overall, I really enjoyed the book and was excited to pick it up each evening. I felt that the characters were well-represented and realistic (as "realistic" as monsters can be, anyway). Even though I'm not in high school anymore, this book transported me back a couple of years and triggered many of the same emotions I felt then. Lisi Harrison does a great job including just the right amount of information to keep the plot moving while also including important life lessons. However, I felt that the book ended rather suddenly. I was hoping that we would find out more of what happened after the dance, and instead, the ending was not satisfying. It left me with a cliffhanger that I'm not sure needs to be satisfied with another entire book; we really just needed another chapter or two.
Update: There will be a sequel to Monster High released in Spring 2011.
Rating: 7
Overall, I really enjoyed the book and was excited to pick it up each evening. I felt that the characters were well-represented and realistic (as "realistic" as monsters can be, anyway). Even though I'm not in high school anymore, this book transported me back a couple of years and triggered many of the same emotions I felt then. Lisi Harrison does a great job including just the right amount of information to keep the plot moving while also including important life lessons. However, I felt that the book ended rather suddenly. I was hoping that we would find out more of what happened after the dance, and instead, the ending was not satisfying. It left me with a cliffhanger that I'm not sure needs to be satisfied with another entire book; we really just needed another chapter or two.
Update: There will be a sequel to Monster High released in Spring 2011.
28 July 2010
Houlihan's Salsa Cruda Bruschetta
Rating: 9
Some folks from Houlihan's stopped by the camp I work at this afternoon to drop off food and coupons for the staff. How nice! (Of course, they were soliciting- but who doesn't like free food, especially after an entire day of working outside?!)
The bruschetta is made with perfectly seasoned chopped tomatoes atop an herb cream cheese spread. I tend to find bruschetta too garlicky, but the seasonings on this were not too overpowering, and the tomato flavor was very prominent. The herb cream cheese added a nice, fresh touch and also prevented the bread from getting too soggy. Fresh, soft italian bread completed this wonderful bite. My only complaint would be that the end pieces had a lot less topping than the middle- but, it still tasted delicious! I would be sure to order this the next time I go to Houlihan's.
Some folks from Houlihan's stopped by the camp I work at this afternoon to drop off food and coupons for the staff. How nice! (Of course, they were soliciting- but who doesn't like free food, especially after an entire day of working outside?!)
The bruschetta is made with perfectly seasoned chopped tomatoes atop an herb cream cheese spread. I tend to find bruschetta too garlicky, but the seasonings on this were not too overpowering, and the tomato flavor was very prominent. The herb cream cheese added a nice, fresh touch and also prevented the bread from getting too soggy. Fresh, soft italian bread completed this wonderful bite. My only complaint would be that the end pieces had a lot less topping than the middle- but, it still tasted delicious! I would be sure to order this the next time I go to Houlihan's.
25 July 2010
Coming Soon: my first BzzAgent Campaign!
The wonderful folks at BzzAgent invited me to my first Campaign this week- Orbit Gum! They'll send me a BzzKit with product samples and coupons.
For those of you who haven't heard of BzzAgent before, it's a Word-of-Mouth marketing site. Essentially, they send out new or soon-to-be-released products for the Agents to sample. Agents are supposed to talk about the product to family and friends, and give out coupons so they can try the product too.
Another component to the site is BzzScapes and Frogpond, where Agents review their favorite products and websites, respectively.
I've been a BzzAgent for a few months, and this is my first Campaign. Agents get asked to specific Campaigns based on the amount of reviews they've posted and their responses to survey questions.
I should receive my BzzKit by the middle of August, and I'll post my review of the entire experience soon after!
For those of you who haven't heard of BzzAgent before, it's a Word-of-Mouth marketing site. Essentially, they send out new or soon-to-be-released products for the Agents to sample. Agents are supposed to talk about the product to family and friends, and give out coupons so they can try the product too.
Another component to the site is BzzScapes and Frogpond, where Agents review their favorite products and websites, respectively.
I've been a BzzAgent for a few months, and this is my first Campaign. Agents get asked to specific Campaigns based on the amount of reviews they've posted and their responses to survey questions.
I should receive my BzzKit by the middle of August, and I'll post my review of the entire experience soon after!
23 July 2010
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets
Rating: 9
How convenient! No detergent to pour, no fabric softener to worry about- Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets make doing laundry so easy! I just put the sheet in the washer, add my laundry, and then make sure the sheet gets moved to the dryer with the clothes. Afterwards, the clothes are clean, soft, and smell wonderful, without any hassle.
Though my mom usually does my laundry (I'm at home for the summer), I decided to do mine myself for once to test out this product...and it was definitely worth it. The Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets made even me not mind doing this chore. I especially liked the fresh scent left on the clothes; it seemed to take away any odors that are sometimes left behind by other detergents. In addition, the sheet is easier to find and pull out of the dryer at the end compared to sheets of fabric softener, alleviating the annoying possibility of having it stuck in your clothes.
The only issue I had was that it is recommended that the sheets are placed in the washer before the clothes, and the washer turned on before the clothes are added. I found that to be difficult to accomplish, because in my tiny laundry room, it's hard to constantly open and shut the washing machine while holding a pile of laundry. It would be easier to just add the sheet and clothing all at once.
Aside from the price (around $9 per pack of 24), this is a product I would use again. However, compared to traditional detergents, this is still much more expensive.
You can get more information and a coupon here.
How convenient! No detergent to pour, no fabric softener to worry about- Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets make doing laundry so easy! I just put the sheet in the washer, add my laundry, and then make sure the sheet gets moved to the dryer with the clothes. Afterwards, the clothes are clean, soft, and smell wonderful, without any hassle.
Though my mom usually does my laundry (I'm at home for the summer), I decided to do mine myself for once to test out this product...and it was definitely worth it. The Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets made even me not mind doing this chore. I especially liked the fresh scent left on the clothes; it seemed to take away any odors that are sometimes left behind by other detergents. In addition, the sheet is easier to find and pull out of the dryer at the end compared to sheets of fabric softener, alleviating the annoying possibility of having it stuck in your clothes.
The only issue I had was that it is recommended that the sheets are placed in the washer before the clothes, and the washer turned on before the clothes are added. I found that to be difficult to accomplish, because in my tiny laundry room, it's hard to constantly open and shut the washing machine while holding a pile of laundry. It would be easier to just add the sheet and clothing all at once.
Aside from the price (around $9 per pack of 24), this is a product I would use again. However, compared to traditional detergents, this is still much more expensive.
You can get more information and a coupon here.
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