MommmiesToMommies Reviews

Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwiches.

2009-05-26T18:32:40Z

For the past couple weeks it’s been over 100 degrees and luckily Mom Central was nice enough to send me a couple coupons for Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwiches. I’m letting you know that I’m a minty girl through and through so I will always pick mint over anything. When I went to redeem my ice cream coupons I saw they had Chocolate Peanut Butter (that’s my other favorite) I got that. I’m a very nice wife and I didn’t get both flavors for myself, though now I wish I had, I got my husband the Vanilla. I see the have strawberry shortcake, unfortunately my store didn’t carry it because that looks good too!

I find vanilla very boring, I love flavor and that’s why I really love the mint ice cream sandwiches. The chocolate peanut butter cup was good but I will stick with my mint sandwiches. The peanut butter ones are good, you do taste the flavors but I wasn’t expecting full sections of it. From the packaging I thought it was swirled all the way through, which unfortunately it is not. What they really should do is come out with a full out flavor package. Make containers where you get one of each so you can find your right flavor.

All their sandwiches I tasted are good. The ice cream is smooth, the wafers are ok. They are best when you first get them home since they have warmed up a little bit or you could pull it out of the freezer and let it set for a minute or two. I like the fact that you can get a little more with the calories. I don’t feel sick after eating it and it tastes good. The one thing I really don’t like is the price but when it’s a good deal I’ll pick it up. Overall it’s good, the quality is good and it’s one of the healthier desserts you can get.

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UPDATE: Eureka Capture Upright by Eureka

2009-04-27T13:58:25Z

I posted a review of this vacuum back I think in late summer of '07 and here it is April 2009 and I am very disappointed that it has not held up like I thought it would have. To start off, the plastic thing on the bottom that helps glide across the floor, kept coming off. It would fall off once a week but then I would put it back on, very annoying. Now it makes this high pitch noise while it's on. I emptied the canister after every room and after I knew I was done using it I would hand wash the filter.

I have read on other sites of this happening to other people and unfortunately it's out of the one year warranty and I'm really upset that I have to buy another one already. What's even worse is that I bought it because it has everything I needed, the hand vacuum thing, the hose extender, the duster thingy. The hand vacuum part is a total piece of crap. The brush turns until I put it on the stair and it stops rotating. When I did my research everyone gave it these awesome reviews so I thought it would be a good vacuum, I guess vacuums are like newly designed cars, you wait a litttle while before you buy it to make sure it actually works. Had the vacuum been out longer and I would have waited, I would have read these reviews and never bought it.

I am very disappointed with this machine and I doubt I will ever buy another Eureka again since this was my first and is my last. I guess I'll go back to Hoover since I had a few of those and they lasted me forever.

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Nature's Source Surface & Glass Cleaner by SC Johnson

2009-03-18T15:45:21Z

Sometimes when you use the vinegar and water cleaner it's can be hard to get the right mixture and then you end up wasting some because you need it a little srtonger for this thing or whatever, plus sometimes it can streak badly too. I tried the Nature's Source and I really like it except after a little while the floral smell gets to me. Once I get past that I know I really like the product because it doesn't contain ammonia, bleach or phosphorus, which is a good thing.

I used this on my car windows and I suck at cleaning car windows (ask my husband), it did a better job with less streaking. It does do better at cleaning things when the vinegar doesn't work or takes more than it should. I like this product as well and will add it to my cleaning arsenal because every now and then it's always good to change it up.

So if you're looking for a product that is biodegradable and is recyclable, then this is for you and you will feel cleaner in your home and feel better knowing that there isn't ammonia, bleach or phosphorus in it. Enjoy and happy cleaning.

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Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! DVD by Nick Jr.

2009-02-04T19:10:57Z

I received the Little Help from my Friends DVD from Mom Central for my daughter since she LOVES Wubbzy and we watch it everyday and it's nice since I know I she'll be learning lessons while watching it. Wubbzy is this little yellow thing (who always seems to be in trouble) and is friends with Walden (bookworm) and Widget (inventor). In this DVD you get eight episodes:

A Little Help From My Friends
A Clean Sweep
Mr. Cool
Wubbzy in the Middle
Gidget the Super Robot
Broken Record
Widget Gets the Blooey Blues
Where's My Wiggle Wrench?

Plus you also get a few music videos like you do on the show and there is also a "Kooky" Kostume game which we haven't played yet.

I like watching the show but I have to limit how many episodes we watch because there is a such thing as too much Wubbzy. This DVD is good because it helps teach the kids the meaning of friends and what it means to be one. Take for instance A little help from my friends episode, Wubbzy gets upset when his friends help him too much but he decides to make a cake for them and then we see what happens when you don't ask for help and all the fun they go through trying to save the town from Wubbzy's cake mess. All the episodes deal with the same thing but in a different way. My favorite episode is A Clean Sweep because I'm trying to teach my kids that we need to do our chores so then we can go play and to put stuff away as soon as we use them so we can find it the next time. Overall it's just something fun to watch with your kids and with your help, you can use the DVD as a teaching tool.

Also, you can go to Wubbzy's site to play games, see what promotions they have going on, watch an episode or two there. It's cool because you can sign up for their emails to get deals on their products and partners.

Pyrex Portables by Pyrex/World Kitchen LLC

2009-02-03T20:43:20Z

Being a mom with kids and having mom groups, you are always cooking. I was out the other day and picked one up and now I'm wishing I had another three or four 9x13's and a few of the other sizes they have. What do I really like about the portables? I love the fact it comes with a top that fits perfectly so you can stack them in the fridge. The portables I bought came with a handy insulated carrying case that can either be heated by placing the microcore pack in the microwave or freezer if you have to keep it cool. I had to bring a warm meal to Kate's Cup every now and again and the same with "N's" school and I have found it does a good job keeping it hot. I would finish cooking it within a few minutes of having to leave and it would still be very warm an hour after I cooked it.

I do use this pan at least two to three times a week and don't know how I've gone so long without using this "high tech" stuff. It's high tech compared to what my mom used to use and now I live for pyrex and if I could work for them for free just so they would give me products, I so would do that. I mean you can use this in the oven, microwave, freezer, the glass doesn't stain and easy to clean. The top though could use some work but it's ok since it's just a top. I love how durable it feels and the fact you can put it in the dishwasher.

So if you're a mom that needs durable, easy to clean bake ware this is it. Plus it has a nice lid and easy to transport, no more food messes in the car with this, just cook and enjoy.

Dell Technical Support.

2009-02-01T05:25:10Z

I am writing this since I have been fighting Dell since October to fix my computer and I officially have thrown my 1 year old, 1520 Inspiron laptop into the garbage. To start off Dell is like all other companies and outsourced their support team, if you pay a fee THEN you can have a North American tech support person help you and within 2 minutes. That is complete and utter BS if you ask me. FYI I am in a foul mood but I really will try to keep this Rated G. I will never buy a Dell computer again and the one I bought was a refurb and it started on the fritz about two months after I got it. It would blue screen once a week then it would stop for a few months then go on again. It was to the point where if I plugged my Blackberry Pearl into it, it would blue screen.

I called tech support and to start off I can't understand the person and I hear other conversations from other reps going on. I think I spent 20 minutes on hold and another two hours going through diagnostics with them to no avail as to what the problem was. I called back the next day and had to do it all over again since I didn't get the same person. It was to the point where I was pulling my hair out. I mean this is my first computer that wasn't a hand-me-down and it's a total POS. I give up and then Dell starts calling me back but when they call I'm not home because I'm helping out with "N's" school. This continues to be unresolved and so I take it to "The Hubby" to fix where it then sits until last week.

I reinstalled Windows, I kid you not 7 times and it keeps coming back with a Windows Error Recovery notice. I call Dell Tech back and of course we have to do diagnostics again. I then tell him I did that back in October and nothing happened and I will not take it apart again. He then tells me that my computer is out of warranty as of 1/20/09 and if I want parts (hard drive which I think it is, will be $50+shipping). I told him that I have been dealing with this since late last year and he tells me that my support ticket only stays in for 30 then I'm SOL. Now this is partially my fault because I didn't take care if it back when it started in April 2008 and then again towards the end of 2008. So now I have a brick for a laptop that is only a year old. My overall satisfaction with how I have been treated by Dell is crap and I will never buy another Dell again. It's sad that you spend $1,000 on a laptop and you expect it to work longer than two months. I know that most people have a good experience but I am one person who if I could would do something since they were no help to me to fix their crappy refurbed computer.

So here is to you Dell for losing two customers and another future two as well because we have officially become an anti-Dell family. Eventually this will add up and you'll be begging people to use your computers. Good luck to you and I'm here if you want to make it right, if not, well so be it.

ForeRunner 405 w/Heart Rate Monitor by Garmin

2009-01-27T20:06:26Z

I have had my Green Forerunner I think since August 2008, and I'm still learning how to use it but from what I know I really like it. I also bought the foot pod for indoor activities like racquetball, treadmill and things like that. This Forerunner is nice because it has a built in GPS so when you are done with your running, biking or whatever you can upload with the ANT+Sport technology. That means once it's near you computer with the USB stick that it will automatically start uploading it for you.

I only use basic stuff on it like the training stop watch. Ok honestly it's a little confusing and overwhelming until you're used to it. The bezel it a little touchy but you'll figure it out. It's hard to explain it because I only use the timer for my races and training, the results are easy to read and with the Fit Journal the pair go hand in hand since it tells you how many calories you burn with your workout. You just need to make sure that you reset after you're done with you activity (hold the reset button done until the countdown is done). I love using it when I do racquetball because I know I'm getting a great workout, you have to make sure that you turn the GPS off so that way you'll save on the battery and that way the foot pod will work inside.

I'm not so good at explaining the technical stuff because I'm not that kind of person whereas my husband is. I have learned that when it comes to techy things that I most likely will like it if he does and he'll make it so I can understand. What this comes down to is if you're trying to see what progress you are making, this is the tool for you. You can run, bike and do all kinds of activities, EXCEPT swimming, you can time yourself and find out the calories you burned. You can upload your results to your computer and it shows you everything that you have done. I have yet to upload my runs and racquetball stuff and I think there are over 25 items that are there. I'm not sure how many activities it can hold before they start getting deleted but it's a lot. So if you want a solid watch that has just about everything under the sun, this is the product for you!

Madagascar Escape 2 Africa for Wii by Activision

2008-12-15T14:56:32Z

I received this courtesy of Mom Central and "N" loves it. What I like about the game is that since it is for the Wii the kids don't just it there staring blankly at the tv. I'm all for having fun while you play and he has a ton of fun. There are different ways to play the game, you can either play the story line or you can play the arcade games and he preferred the arcade games.

There is mini golf which is fun, soccer, musical chairs, diving and if your kids are into chess they have a chess game where the characters battle on the chess board. What's great is that my almost 6 year old can play it and he just figures it out. My three year old tried but I think it's a little over her head. It's fun to play as a family if you have all the controllers but even if you have just one or two, that's great too. It's just a really fun, uncomplicated game that it fun for all ages and if you like the movie then you will definitely like the game.

The controller is pretty easy to use too. The basic controller you use the +Control Pad to rotate camera, A to jump, the +with the circle to Pause. For Alex the Lion press the A button twice to double jump, B to Roar, or the fun part use Z or Throwing motion the throw mango. You will need the nunchuck too for this game. For Marty to make him kick you use the A, B, or tilt the Wiimote up then down, and B to sprint. It goes on but that the jist of it and you will get the instructions for each character in the game and it'll be easy to remember when you start playing it.

At the Game Menu you can again either pick Begin/Continue story, Africa Arcade, Duty Free Shopping, Trailer to Kung Fu Panda, or the Options which gives you cheats and stuff. Like I said it's pretty fun and easy and it's something that the whole family can play and not be bored.

Enjoy!

UPDATE: The Symphony Pillow by Tempur-Pedic

2008-09-04T18:06:19Z

I did get my pillow this past Christmas and I still love this thing, especially after all of my surgeries. For a few months I was stuck just sleeping on my back, having an ileostomy makes for an uncomfortable side sleeping position, and there were times where I was a little stiffer than I'd like to be. The Symphony is really meant for side sleeper but you can use it for back sleeping. Luckily I didn't have to be a back sleeper for too long.

After having this pillow for nine months, I don't know how I did without. I do flip my pillow every night because I want to wear it down evenly. Plus I like flipping stuff like mattresses, pillows and things like that. I don't think you have to flip as often as I do. Some nights I do find that I physically sleep heavier than others and when that happens, my piercing's and ear tends to hurt a little bit. We have other pillows on the bed and I never lay on them because I know that my symphony pillow is the most comfy pillow ever. I really still want to try the body pillow though.

If you are looking for a really good night's sleep and a pillow that will not fall apart on you, then really try this pillow. I had a really hard time sleeping in the hospital without it but I wasn't going to bring it up and get those germs on it. This will be one of the best $99 you'll spend. I can't to this day even explain the comfort of it. I know that I go to bed looking forward to my pillow and enjoying my sleep. It's now to the point where I don't even want to get out of bed in the morning because I'm just so comfortable, I can only imagine what the beds will feel like.

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel by S.C. Johnson

2008-09-02T22:53:34Z

I hate cleaning bathrooms and toilets especially. I hate touching them and just hate being near them because either they have germs OR they smell badly and look dirty. Either way it's gross, especially public restrooms. I'm the kind of person who cleans the toilets every couple of days and it really starts to get old and I was sent a sample of this product and now I will live by this.

To start out you first need to clean the toilet. The cleaner the better. Then once you have the product you just take out of the box, put the plungers together and take the little blue cap off, press the plunger and make sure that the gel comes out and put up near the top of the bowl where the water runs. When I'm done I take it back apart and put it back in the box. It's really nice because it's small and each tube lasts for six weeks or in my case two weeks since I have three bathrooms. Either way it's cool because it's less cleaning that I have to do.

It's just a really nice thing plus it's not like those over the bowl things, this is discreet, every time you flush is deodorizes and it does help keep the toilets cleaner. When using this though, like all chemicals, make sure to keep out of reach of children and animals and to make sure there isn't a big mess, please put the blue cap back on when done.

If you would like to try it you can get a coupon for $1.00. So just think of it this way, I have to clean the toilet X times a week OR I can have a gel do it for me and not have to touch it for a week which means more time for.......... That's the way I think.