Reviews

    Fresh Wave

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    a month ago

    Pros: this stuff does what Febreez claims to do, but with ingredients like pine and lemon oils. The product comes in a variety of forms. The spray is non-aerosol. The pet one has orange oil added, and I like it better than the classic! I believe they have lavender and lemon versions as well, which I haven't tried yet. Cons: I don't particularly like the earthy, herbal notes in this, but they do their job, and I'll take it over the gross alternative odors.

    Odor Removing Spray

    23andMe

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    a month ago

    Pros: Learning about your genetics is entertaining. When they first came out, they provided more health-related data than the other large DNA test co, Ancestry, which I appreciated. Cons: they sell your data. They imply that there's a lot more info provided than there really is, relative to the amount of info in our DNA. What you get is really just a sliver. Bottom line: I had genetic testing done through my doctor recently. If I do more testing "at home," it will be with a company with better privacy policies, who don't sell our most personal info to large corporations.

    Dna kit

    Liquid I.V.

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    a month ago

    Pro/neutral: price seems to be average among electrolyte drink mixes. I can't comment on the nutritional aspects beyond acknowledging that these are of course better than your average sports drink. Con: it's salty. Too salty for me to buy again. Note: I would recommend these for a larger water bottle for sure. Their packets are larger than some others, so one pack has a bigger punch in terms of flavor than some other brands.

    liquid IV lemon lime

    Hobby Lobby

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Pros: They carry your standard/pro art supply brands. Stores are usually pretty clean and organized, even if the section placement doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. They do have some cute stuff, if you can sift through the other cheesy, gaudy, and religious "inspiring" decor targeted at mostly middle-aged and older women with money to burn on overpriced generic decor. Cons: Religious and obnoxious about it. They don't believe women (any person with a uterus, really, but I won't pretend they recognize that) deserve birth control and flushed a ton of money down the toilet to fight a legal battle to block their insurance plans from covering it for their employees. Their prices are also high, and their sales/coupons don't help much. Bottom line: Shop at Michael's or a local small business instead.

    HEYDUDE

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Pros: These shoes changed my wife's life. There's so lightweight and have reduced her back and knee pain tremendously. All she bought was Vans for years, but she won't wear them anymore. I know several teachers who swear by them too after being on their feet all day. Cons: I'm personally not a fan of their originally Wally/Wendy boat shoe look, but they're coming out with cuter styles now. They're not exactly cheap, but they do have sales.

    Wally

    Squatty Potty

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Pros: Dual uses. The stackable version is nice to adjust to your height, but using one piece of it alone makes a good stepstool for kids to reach the toilet. It's lasted for years. Cons: It's just white plastic. However, they have a new bamboo flip model that I would like to try.

    Squatty potty

    Dollar Shave Club

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Pros: The razor sub idea was innovative when they started like a decade(?) ago. Pretty cheap compared to store brands. Cons: They (used to, if not still) just white label different razors that if you do some googling, you could find online and cut out the middleman. This is why all their blades aren't compatible with all their razors. Shave Butter was nothing special either. Neutral, I guess: Branding is very masculine. "Originally made for men" but work for women, too. They sell "ball spray." Bottom line: Meh. I switched to Billie years ago because of the much better shave and never looked back.

    razor

    Billie

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    4 months ago

    I haven't tried products other than their razors, but... Pros: Subtle non-slip grip, moisturizing blades, and the magnetic holder (game changer). Easily managed subscription. They have a cute body-positive book about body hair too. Cons: I wish the smooth aloe feeling was as nice and noticeable on the second shave as it is brand new, but that's typical of these cartridge blades.

    Refill BladesBillie razor

    Olly

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Pros: Not just melatonin; they have other botanicals inside too. They help my kid sleep, and the kids' ones work on me when needed, too. Good taste, cute branding, sturdy easy open container. They apparently sell refill bags separately, though I haven't bought them. Cons: Price.

    Kids Sleep Gummies

    Om Mushroom Superfood

    Level 4
    Lauren LLevel 4 25 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Pros: Price. Taste - I tried their hot chocolate by mixing it in with my morning coffee. Cons: Some graininess at the end, but I expect that of products like this.

    Hot chocolate