As Seen on TV -- Do they work?

[Unregistered-]

I tried doing a search for this subject but I couldn't find anything.

So...I'm sure we've all seen those TV informercials selling today's hot new product. Sometimes they work and people swear by them and sometimes they just don't live up to the hype.

Not too long ago, my local NBC affiliate had weekly segments called "Does It Work?" and they'd test out the different products on TV. They don't have it anymore, though. :( Some of the things that worked were the belt thing that kept you cool and those portable lights that light up when you press em like a button.

There's an AS SEEN ON TV store here, but I haven't checked it out yet.

Have any of you guys purchased infomercial products? Anything you would recommend? Avoid? I saw the infomercial for The Lens Doctor and I'm tempted to try it because my glasses are just so scratched up -- but I hesitate because I'm afraid that it won't work and I'll just be wasting my $$$.

As far as what I'd recommend, I've never used it, but I hear The Do Drops work just as advertised. You know them...put a few drops of these into your toilet just before you gotta #2 and it'll totally hide the smell.

Oxyclean works wonders for the house as well.

Anyway, I'm curious to see what you guys have tried!

[AKA_Monet]

So my father gets all the As Seen On crap, boxes of this junk, from the stuff that "falls off" the containers in Long Beach. Then that crap just gets sent as gifts to relatives all over the country.

Some of the stuff works, but some of the stuff, just has to be given away as "White Elephant Gifts".

[neosoul]

my mom ordered some flexible travel pillows, and they work extremely well

[tld221]

i had the click lights (the ones that you can put up practically anywhere and they take a AA battery) and they were kinda crappy. they never stayed up anywhere i hung and werent even that bright.

ETA: on a positive note, my roommate has those luggage vacuum bags and they are amazing! she really does pack a LOT in her suitcases and duffels when she goes home!

[Dionysus]

MicroTouch. :o No, I don't have nosehair or anything, but use it trim somewhere a lot of girls trim or wax. (I think that sounded worse :o)

[tld221]

MicroTouch. :o No, I don't have nosehair or anything, but use it trim somewhere where a lot of girls trim or wax. (I think that sounded worse :o)

LOL can i rant a little? (this isnt towards you, Dionysus, just a pure rant)

i dont know why people make such a big deal about body hair! i mean, i will bust out a razor when needed, but sometimes its not that serious! nosehair is natural, so is leg hair, armpit hair, pubic hair... i dont know why people feel the need to do away with it all! its a little obsessive to me.

[jadis96]

My Mom was sent the Showtime rotisserie as a gift a few years ago. Her Uncle was up really late, saw it and sent one to all her neices. It worked fine, but was a pain to clean up after use. Not to mention, no matter how small they say it is, it's a pain to store when not in use, and they only used it a few times a year.

[tld221]

The Magic Bullet blender... best invention since Post Toasties. I have one in my office. Every morning I bring in soymilk and frozen fruit. Within five seconds, I have a delicious smoothie. The thing works great.

1. always wanted a magic bullet (though they couldnt thought of a less-sex-toy-sounding name)
2. what are post toasties?

[kddani]

The Miracle Blade III knife set.... love it, very reasonable compared to other knife sets and works fabulous.

Those space saver bags= pieces of shit. I just saw a commercial for ones last night where they dipped it in a bathtub. These things do not fit nearly what they show they will fit comfortably. I have a bunch. Getting it to seal and not pop open is next to impossible- the ziploc bag like seal pops open constantly. Also does not shrink down to the size they show.

[KatieKate1244]

2. what are post toasties?

They're basically cornflakes.

[AKA_Monet]

MicroTouch. :o No, I don't have nosehair or anything

My dad sent us that and we gave it away in one of those Christmas joke gift exchanges games...

[smiley21]

I always saw Bare Minerals informercials on tv and thought it could never be as good as they say. I bought it last year and now I am addicted to it. It is the only makeup that I will let on my face. I love it.

[AlexMack]

1. always wanted a magic bullet (though they couldnt thought of a less-sex-toy-sounding name)


Please tell me you're obsessed with that infomercial and drop everything you're doing to watch it and that I'm not the only one. I am a freak about the Magic Bullet, I really want one.

[kddani]

Please tell me you're obsessed with that infomercial and drop everything you're doing to watch it and that I'm not the only one. I am a freak about the Magic Bullet, I really want one.

I especially like the fake cigarette hanging out of the old hag's mouth

[tld221]

Please tell me you're obsessed with that infomercial and drop everything you're doing to watch it and that I'm not the only one. I am a freak about the Magic Bullet, I really want one.

not so much Magic Bullet, but i will stop what im doing for Ron Pompel (sp?) and his litle roast oven thing - "Set it and Forget it!"

[AlexMack]

not so much Magic Bullet, but i will stop what im doing for Ron Pompel (sp?) and his litle roast oven thing - "Set it and Forget it!"

I am a sucker for the 1 minute nachos and 10 second alfredo sauce. I don't believe it can do that but if it can, sign me up. The boy's parents had one and he said it broke quickly but that hasn't stopped me wanting it.

And yes, the cigarette and housecoat are super-classy! I hate that the british dude americanized some of his words though, he sounds dumb.

[texas*princess]

Please tell me you're obsessed with that infomercial and drop everything you're doing to watch it and that I'm not the only one. I am a freak about the Magic Bullet, I really want one.

You should get one! They are so awesome. I don't have one for myself, but I remember a couple of years back my mom saying she wanted one, so I got her one for Xmas and she loves it. She buys frozen fruit and adds a little milk and makes a smoothie everyday for breakfast.

They are a lot less expensive than they used to be (I think they used to be $80)

[Drolefille]

Used the Magic Bullet. It was fun though I couldn't see myself using it for the 10 second guacamole or anything. Worked quite nicely if I didn't overfill it :)

Bare Minerals is great but I didn't get them via infomercial

Currently I have the Bacon Wave which is the best invention for the cook who doesn't want to have a pan full of bacon fat. Just cook your bacon in the microwave. Still tastes awesome :D

Ron Popeil hooked me way back with the food dehydrator. I was like 12 and I wanted one soooo bad to make my own jerky and fruit roll ups.

[AlphaFrog]

Pro-Active!!!

I usually have pretty good skin, but when I do get a breakout, I use Proactive once and it's gone the next day. I have sensative skin, and it doesn't bother it at all.

[valkyrie]

I saw the infomercial for The Lens Doctor and I'm tempted to try it because my glasses are just so scratched up -- but I hesitate because I'm afraid that it won't work and I'll just be wasting my $$$.


I haven't heard of The Lens Doctor -- how is it supposed to work? I got a scratch on a newish lens not too long ago, and I took it to the optician to see if they could fix it, and they said there's no way to do that without ruining the lens.

[Unregistered-]

I haven't heard of The Lens Doctor -- how is it supposed to work? I got a scratch on a newish lens not too long ago, and I took it to the optician to see if they could fix it, and they said there's no way to do that without ruining the lens.

Yay for the internets because now I know that WE SHOULD NOT BUY IT (http://www.infomercialscams.com/scams/lens_doctor). I knew it was too good to be true!

[JonInKC]

Have you all seen the Doggie Steps you can put next to your bed or couch? If your dog can't make it onto the couch by himself, it's time to start asking some tough questions. Why you would want him on furniture is another question.

[KatieKate1244]

Ron Popeil hooked me way back with the food dehydrator. I was like 12 and I wanted one soooo bad to make my own jerky and fruit roll ups.

My mom has a dehydrator, and she uses it maybe once a month or so to make jerky. It's so much better than stuff you buy in the stores! She also occasionally uses it to dry herbs, but they don't dry very well.

[shinerbock]

Gator Grip, it works pretty well, though I only used it sparingly.

[AlexMack]

Used the Magic Bullet. It was fun though I couldn't see myself using it for the 10 second guacamole or anything. Worked quite nicely if I didn't overfill it :)

Bare Minerals is great but I didn't get them via infomercial

Currently I have the Bacon Wave which is the best invention for the cook who doesn't want to have a pan full of bacon fat. Just cook your bacon in the microwave. Still tastes awesome :D

Ron Popeil hooked me way back with the food dehydrator. I was like 12 and I wanted one soooo bad to make my own jerky and fruit roll ups.

I must SEE the bacon wave. As an English person, 2 of our main food groups consist of bacon.

[Sister Havana]

I didn't get it from an infomercial, but I looooove my George Foreman grill. :)

[lyrica9]

Have you all seen the Doggie Steps you can put next to your bed or couch? If your dog can't make it onto the couch by himself, it's time to start asking some tough questions. Why you would want him on furniture is another question.

haha, my aunt has one of these, but their dog is a corgie, so it has an excuse to need a little extra help, low to the ground and all.

[Drolefille]

I must SEE the bacon wave. As an English person, 2 of our main food groups consist of bacon.
Bacon Wave (http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/baconmagic.html?gid=)
Not sure the pic will work but here:
http://www.seenontv.com/prod-pages/images1/baconwave.jpg

[ZTAMich]

We had a Super Slicer. It was useless. Such a shame, the commercial looked so cool!

[REE1993]

I have bought 3 items from one of those infomercials.

1. Some steam-making contraption that was supposed to curl your hair. It had some chick from the soap "Another World". My curls came out limper than over-cooked spaghetti.

2. Winsor Pilates - I LOVE IT! It seriously tones up everywhere (I used several dfferent WP dvds.

3. Proactiv - women often develop skin problems in their late 20s, and this is the first thing that worked. You just have to use it faithfully. The cost - about 20 or 30 bucks a month - is reasonable because i easily pay that much for scrub, face wash, astringent, moisturizer, etc.

Other than that, I have flipped to an infomercial late at night when I can't sleep and nothing is on. It's quite entertaining.:D

[AGDee]

I have purchased:

The Moving Men .. they work great. They are disks that you put under the corners of your heavy furniture and you can push the furniture around pretty easily *on carpet*. It's a hassle if you have to get the furniture over a threshold though.

The Popeil Pasta Maker and Sausage stuffer: I've made pasta with it, it's fun.

I have asked for a Magic Bullet every birthday and Christmas for 3 years now and nobody ever gets it for me <sigh> This year, I gave up on it. It's not a high enough priority to buy myself (cuz there are too many "needs" and that's just a "want"), but I sure wish someone would buy me one someday.

[Cardinal026]

My boyfriend was obsessed with the Hercules Hooks, and I bought them for him...he rehung everything in our house with them, and thinks they're fantastic. I didn't really see the point, since everything had been hung on the walls already with simple nails...but they do leave a much smaller mark on the walls for if you were renting.

[Drolefille]

I have to say, I like Bed Bath and Beyond or Linens and Things for my As Seen on TV needs. I hear too many horror stories about the "protection plans" and the shipping and handling fees they set you up with to order via infomercial. Both stores sell Hercules Hooks, Magic Bullets, those furniture sliders, and pretty much every kitchen gadget out there. (Maybe not Ron Popeil but I've never looked)

The Bacon wave was the one thing my mom had to find at an "As Seen on TV" store in an outlet mall. I have no idea what it was called just that I want to visit :D

[Buttonz]

haha, my aunt has one of these, but their dog is a corgie, so it has an excuse to need a little extra help, low to the ground and all.

My Corgi has steps as well

[KSUViolet06]

*ProActiv- Yes, it sounds corny, but it really is as amazing as Jessica Simpson/Diddy/Kelly Clarkson say. I was to the point with my acne a few years ago that I would try ANYTHING. My face looked like one of the "before" pics on the infomercial. Now it's crystal clear. I'd recommend it.

*Tweezie- You know, the battery powered tweezer that pulls facial hair out by the root. It works, but as with any tweezing, IT HURTS. So beware.

[OtterXO]

I ordered the Space Bags and they work great. Although my Dyson vacuum was a little overzealous with the suction on the bags. It's a pretty powerful beast so be careful if you have one to use with your Space Bags.

My boyfriend did some research on the Magic Bullet (b/c we were both very close to ordering one) and apparently they have horrible customer service. I guess there's this plastic part that breaks pretty quickly and cannot be replaced, but they do offer you the option of purchasing a new Magic Bullet for the low price of $40. Too bad, I was excited to make sorbet in my Magic Bullet. haha

[epchick]

*ProActiv- Yes, it sounds corny, but it really is as amazing as Jessica Simpson/Diddy/Kelly Clarkson say. I was to the point with my acne a few years ago that I would try ANYTHING. My face looked like one of the "before" pics on the infomercial. Now it's crystal clear. I'd recommend it.



Really, it worked for you? I used it when it first came out and it just burned like crazy, so I stopped using it, and changed to Murad. That worked really well for me, but I couldn't continue it cause it was so expensive (like $80 each...at the time). Well my acne got really bad recently so my mom sent me ProActiv, thinking it would work. I've been using it since january and nope, hasn't really helped at all. It just dries out my skin and nothing. Not even the stupid refining mask has helped. UGH!!

[LPIDelta]

In terms of anything in informercials, I wait for it to come to QVC before I buy it. QVC has high standards, so if it makes on-air there, then it is probably pretty good. Customer Service there is pretty good as well--if its broken/breaks, they reimburse for postage, etc. Disclaimer: I used to work there, so I may be a little biased.

[OOhsoflyDELTA#9]

My boyfriend did some research on the Magic Bullet (b/c we were both very close to ordering one) and apparently they have horrible customer service. I guess there's this plastic part that breaks pretty quickly and cannot be replaced, but they do offer you the option of purchasing a new Magic Bullet for the low price of $40. Too bad, I was excited to make sorbet in my Magic Bullet. haha

that sucks cause I really want one of these...:(

[OtterXO]

that sucks cause I really want one of these...:(

I know! I did too but I think i'll stick to the cuisinart.

[BetteDavisEyes]

1. The George Foreman grill b/c it used to be on an infomercial. I just LOVE it!

2. Winsor Pilates. I love the DVD's and have been using them for 2 years now. They work great and are very easy to follow along with.

3. There was this machine that claimed to straighten your hair while you brushed it. It had some spinning action to make it straighten. My mil ordered one for each of us which we promptly returned. It kept getting tangled in our hair and was NOT as easy as it looked on TV. Plus, it took me an hour to do 1/4 of my hair instead of the bullshit 20 minutes they claimed it took to do a whole head of hair. Total rip-off!

[Dionysus]

The George Foreman with the removable/washable plates! I forgot about GF. I'm no longer vegetarian since I got one for Christmas. :D

[Unregistered-]

3. There was this machine that claimed to straighten your hair while you brushed it. It had some spinning action to make it straighten. My mil ordered one for each of us which we promptly returned. It kept getting tangled in our hair and was NOT as easy as it looked on TV. Plus, it took me an hour to do 1/4 of my hair instead of the bullshit 20 minutes they claimed it took to do a whole head of hair. Total rip-off!

I totally remember that infomercial. Wasn't it the one where it claimed that it would "magically change your life"? My chapter sister ordered it because she thought it'd help us as we got do'ed up for her wedding. Good thing we tried it weeks before because it didn't work at all!

[KatieKate1244]

I saw a commericial earlier today for some magnetic necklace closures. They look helpful.

[lyrica9]

*ProActiv- Yes, it sounds corny, but it really is as amazing as Jessica Simpson/Diddy/Kelly Clarkson say.



the funny thing is i was reading an ooooold issue of JANE magazine the other day, from i think 2004? and Jessica Simpson was talking about how accutane was the greatest thing ever, and her manager gave it to her for her acne, so methinks she doesn't actually use ProActiv.

[ΑΓΔSquirrel10]

I saw a commericial earlier today for some magnetic necklace closures. They look helpful.

The little old ladies in that commercial make me laugh:D

[susan314]

the funny thing is i was reading an ooooold issue of JANE magazine the other day, from i think 2004? and Jessica Simpson was talking about how accutane was the greatest thing ever, and her manager gave it to her for her acne, so methinks she doesn't actually use ProActiv.

Didn't she get in trouble for being paid to endorse a line of jeans, then accidentally letting it slip in an interview that another line of jeans were her favorite? Seems like I remember her getting sued over it.

If that's the case, then I guess the Accutane vs. ProActive thing shouldn't be all that surprising.

[ΑΓΔSquirrel10]

Didn't she get in trouble for being paid to endorse a line of jeans, then accidentally letting it slip in an interview that another line of jeans were her favorite? Seems like I remember her getting sued over it.

If that's the case, then I guess the Accutane vs. ProActive thing shouldn't be all that surprising.

I think it was Uma Thurman or Charlize Theron(sp?) who had a contract with one watch company, then was photographed wearing a Dior watch. She got in major trouble from what I heard.

[CutiePie2000]

1. The George Foreman grill b/c it used to be on an infomercial. I just LOVE it!
Agreed, the GF Grill is TEH GREATNESS! I love mine, but I got it at Wally World (Wal-Mart), not off TEH television.

[mu_agd]

3. There was this machine that claimed to straighten your hair while you brushed it. It had some spinning action to make it straighten. My mil ordered one for each of us which we promptly returned. It kept getting tangled in our hair and was NOT as easy as it looked on TV. Plus, it took me an hour to do 1/4 of my hair instead of the bullshit 20 minutes they claimed it took to do a whole head of hair. Total rip-off!

Oh man, I just saw a commercial for something like that the other day that looked like it worked really well and was planning on trying to find some reviews on it. From the commercials, it looked like it was amazing. I wonder if it's the same one.

[OtterXO]

Didn't she get in trouble for being paid to endorse a line of jeans, then accidentally letting it slip in an interview that another line of jeans were her favorite? Seems like I remember her getting sued over it..

Yes she did. She has that Princy by Jessica Simpson brand that they sell in the Brass Plum at Nordstrom (that's the only place I ever saw it) and they made jeans and casual clothes. Then in an interview someone asked her what her favorite jeans were and she said "True Religion". I believe the company sued her for breach of contract.

[amanda6035]

1. always wanted a magic bullet (though they couldnt thought of a less-sex-toy-sounding name)

Hahhah! My fiance got me the magic bullet, bc I was always complaining about not having enough time to cook and whatnot. I had never seen the commercial, so when I opened this HUGE box that said Magic Bullet, I thought - What kinda toy is this big???? wow.


I still dont use it that often, but when I do, it's great.

[BetteDavisEyes]

I totally remember that infomercial. Wasn't it the one where it claimed that it would "magically change your life"?


Yup. That's the one! What it did was make me late b/c I had to redo my entire head of hair which is long & curly. 3/4 of my hair was in curls and 1/4 was in a frizzy semi-straight pouf.

[ShaedyKD]

Has anyone tried the hair straightener that has the plates with the fine combs built in? They show it on QVC or one of those shopping channels, and the guy that sells it has this huge frizzy, greased back ponytail. I always wonder why he's flat ironing the heck out of some girl's fro, but he has a frizzy mess of a ponytail?

[LPIDelta]

Has anyone tried the hair straightener that has the plates with the fine combs built in? They show it on QVC or one of those shopping channels, and the guy that sells it has this huge frizzy, greased back ponytail. I always wonder why he's flat ironing the heck out of some girl's fro, but he has a frizzy mess of a ponytail?

I know who you are talking about--he's on HSN.

[tinydancer]

Has anyone tried the hair straightener that has the plates with the fine combs built in? They show it on QVC or one of those shopping channels, and the guy that sells it has this huge frizzy, greased back ponytail. I always wonder why he's flat ironing the heck out of some girl's fro, but he has a frizzy mess of a ponytail?
I wondered about his ponytail, too. I have the small straightener because my hair is short. It works well for bangs and straightening parts out that want to go bouffy. My hair is pretty curly and I like it.

[1908Revelations]

The little old ladies in that commercial make me laugh:D

Thay make me laugh too......and I have seen a lady wear that neclace connect thing with a thin neclace with her hair up and it looked really bulky.

[ΑΓΔSquirrel10]

Thay make me laugh too......and I have seen a lady wear that neclace connect thing with a thin neclace with her hair up and it looked really bulky.

O wow. I would have just laughed in her face:D

[AlphaFrog]

This isn't an infomercial/order off TV product, per say....but I just have to say that the new L'Oreal Vive Pro Conditioner that they've been advertising is TEH POO. It really did make my hair mirror shiny and cashmere soft!!

[honeychile]

I saw a commericial earlier today for some magnetic necklace closures. They look helpful.

They demonstrated those at a fashion show, and they're not half bad. I would imagine that someone with arthritis or such would love them.

My brother got our dog the steps, but he won't use them. Maybe when he realizes he's not part flying squirrel he will, though.

ETA: I was recently given a food dehydrator, but there were no recipes with it. Does anyone else use one?

[KatieKate1244]

ETA: I was recently given a food dehydrator, but there were no recipes with it. Does anyone else use one?

My mom does. I'm going home tonight, so I'll try to find some for you.

[honeychile]

My mom does. I'm going home tonight, so I'll try to find some for you.

Thanks! One of the recipes I'm looking for the most is for jerky - both flavored and unflavored. I know way too many rock climbers, lol!

[ZTABullwinkle]

I ordered the Space Bags and they work great. Although my Dyson vacuum was a little overzealous with the suction on the bags. It's a pretty powerful beast so be careful if you have one to use with your Space Bags.


What kind of Dyson do you have? The reason I ask is that I have both the Dyson DC14 and the space bags, but the vaccuum nozzle doesn't fit the space bags! The Space Bags would come in handy for storing spare linens.

[OtterXO]

What kind of Dyson do you have? The reason I ask is that I have both the Dyson DC14 and the space bags, but the vaccuum nozzle doesn't fit the space bags! The Space Bags would come in handy for storing spare linens.

I'm not sure but I think it's the DC07. My nozzle doesn't fit them exactly either but the suction is so good on the Dyson and it sucks the air out anyway! haha.

[GeekyPenguin]

Do Post Toasties have nuts?

No, but Zeta Tau Alpha does. Poor them. :(

[texas*princess]

No, but Zeta Tau Alpha does. Poor them. :(

lol

[tinydancer]

No, but Zeta Tau Alpha does. Poor them. :(
You SO win this thread!!

;)

[AlethiaSi]

I really wanted to cold heat to solder metal, (such as earrings, etc)

never got it because it probably wouldn't work

but the other day i was in at the liquor store and the guy had it and was fixing his daughters earrings and said it works great... now i'm not rushing out to buy it... but thought i might pass that along lol

[axidgl]

Are you serious or just delusional? This is a message board. Geez, get over Tiffany, whoever she is.

[AlphaFrog]

Are you serious or just delusional? This is a message board. Geez, get over Tiffany, whoever she is.

Worth repeating.

[Drolefille]

Schizophrenia (from the Greek word σχιζοφρένεια, or schizophreneia, meaning "split mind") is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception or expression of reality and by significant social or occupational dysfunction. A person experiencing schizophrenia is typically characterized as demonstrating disorganized thinking, and as experiencing delusions or hallucinations, in particular auditory hallucinations.[1]

To be diagnosed as having schizophrenia, a person must display:

A) Characteristic symptoms: Two or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a one-month period (or less, if successfully treated)
delusions
hallucinations
disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence; speaking in abstracts). See thought disorder.
grossly disorganized behavior (e.g. dressing inappropriately, crying frequently) or catatonic behavior
negative symptoms, i.e., affective flattening (lack or decline in emotional response), alogia (lack or decline in speech), or avolition (lack or decline in motivation).
Note: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of hearing one voice participating in a running commentary of the patient's actions or of hearing two or more voices conversing with each other.

B) Social/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care, are markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset.

C) Duration: Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least six months. This six-month period must include at least one month of symptoms (or less, if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A.
Additional criteria (D, E and F) are also given that exclude a diagnosis of schizophrenia if symptoms of mood disorder or pervasive developmental disorder are present. Additionally a diagnosis of schizophrenia is excluded if the symptoms are the direct result of a substance (e.g., abuse of a drug, medication) or a general medical condition.

295.3/F20.0) paranoid type (where delusions and hallucinations are present but thought disorder, disorganized behavior, and affective flattening are absent),

I do hope that medication is an option.

[UGAalum94]

Is she even a real person? I mean can we be sure that this isn't the most insanely funny sock puppet of all time?

(I say that having wasted half a day in this exchange.)

[Dionysus]

I thought this mess died down. :eek:

[33girl]

I thought this mess died down. :eek:

I just want to know if the damn sheer cover makeup that Laura Ingalls is pushing works or not. I thought that would be in this thread.

[axidgl]

So I just bought the flip & fold from an infomercial and I love it. Folds clothes perfectly like nothing else. I used it to save space when I spent time in France.

bIueangel, what is your opinion on the flip & fold? Could you ask Tiffany about it, too?

[Drolefille]

You seem to have a lot of personal experience about psychiatric medication as evidenced by your posts on the subject here and on the ADHD forum.
Aw, you're stalking me. How cute. Gee whiz I take Strattera because I have ADD. You can't shame me because of it.

That said, you need to look into it. Particularly because if you refuse to take your meds, the court can order you to take them. And I'd hate to see that happen. Schizophrenia is not your fault. It's just part of who you are.

[Drolefille]

I just want to know if the damn sheer cover makeup that Laura Ingalls is pushing works or not. I thought that would be in this thread.


Laura Ingalls? Like... Wilder?

I didn't really see her as the makeup type. I mean she really had to push Ma to let her wear her hair with that newfangled "fringe" and I can't see Almanzo letting her be on TV! Their first four years were so hard though, I could understand if she just wants to look pretty now.

/googled and found nothing
//I <3 those books

[33girl]

Laura Ingalls? Like... Wilder?

I didn't really see her as the makeup type. I mean she really had to push Ma to let her wear her hair with that newfangled "fringe" and I can't see Almanzo letting her be on TV! Their first four years were so hard though, I could understand if she just wants to look pretty now.

/googled and found nothing
//I <3 those books

I meant Melissa Gilbert, LOL

Laura let Almanzo put his arm around her in the buggy before they were even engaged. Whore.

[AlexMack]

Why does every thread seem to become derailed? All I want to know is what works and what doesn't. Apparently keeping a thread on topic doesn't work. Don't bother replying, I have you on ignore so I won't see it.

[Drolefille]

I meant Melissa Gilbert, LOL

Laura let Almanzo put his arm around her in the buggy before they were even engaged. Whore.
OMG I know right!

(I assume she played Laura on the TV show? I never got into that...)

[Unregistered-]

Dear CC Moderators,

Please keep my thread open. I've seen a new batch of infomercials lately and I'd like to discuss them.

With gratitude,
OTW

[BaylorBean]

Laura Ingalls? Like... Wilder?

I didn't really see her as the makeup type. I mean she really had to push Ma to let her wear her hair with that newfangled "fringe" and I can't see Almanzo letting her be on TV! Their first four years were so hard though, I could understand if she just wants to look pretty now.

/googled and found nothing
//I <3 those books

HA! That is exactly what I thought when i read that post too! :D Great minds!

[jwright25]

I believe Emerson said, "A foolish consistence is the hobgoblin of little minds."

Thank you very much - I have been looking for a new signature!

[GeekyPenguin]

I'm a crazy psycho!

I'm glad you admit it. :)

[UGAalum94]

Was there an info-mercial about Post Toasties? Really?

I thought that link was wildly off topic, but maybe I was wrong.

[CutiePie2000]

Laura let Almanzo put his arm around her in the buggy before they were even engaged. Whore.
She was a hussy and needed a scarlet letter sewn on the front of her shirt, pronto.

33girl, I haven't used the Sheer Minerals, but this person has:
http://www.girlsinthebag.com/?p=1415
"jane Says:

August 30th, 2005 at 10:03 pm
I bought their powder foundation (i.d. bareMinerals Foundation - SPF 15 Sunscreen), their loose powder (Mineral Veil), and one of their lipglosses and all of it sucked.

The foundation gave shitty, orangey tan coverage and the lipgloss, after twenty minutes started to like, okay, you know how a sweater will start to get those little balls on it? that’s what the lipgloss did. on my lips! it was sooo nasty.

I would say their loose powder was okay, but didn’t offer any “airbrushing.” I had to apply it all over my face like 10 times just to get the effect of what a normal presssed powder compact would do.

What I ended up doing was not wearing any makeup on my skin for 4 months and now I look killer."

[Drolefille]

She was a hussy and needed a scarlet letter sewn on the front of her shirt, pronto.

33girl, I haven't used the Sheer Minerals, but this person has:
http://www.girlsinthebag.com/?p=1415
"jane Says:

August 30th, 2005 at 10:03 pm
I bought their powder foundation (i.d. bareMinerals Foundation - SPF 15 Sunscreen), their loose powder (Mineral Veil), and one of their lipglosses and all of it sucked.

The foundation gave shitty, orangey tan coverage and the lipgloss, after twenty minutes started to like, okay, you know how a sweater will start to get those little balls on it? that’s what the lipgloss did. on my lips! it was sooo nasty.

I would say their loose powder was okay, but didn’t offer any “airbrushing.” I had to apply it all over my face like 10 times just to get the effect of what a normal presssed powder compact would do.

What I ended up doing was not wearing any makeup on my skin for 4 months and now I look killer."
My boyfriend's mother took me out for a makeover (she has no daughters and likes girl stuff) and we went to the BareEsscentuals place in town. I bought the stuff and I love it. The foundation powder (it's not powder it's minerals!OMG) matches my skin tone well and really does give the look of no makeup and feels very very light.

I don't know about the other brands though.

[33girl]

I'm really glad you told me that about the lipgloss. They have some really pretty colors, but the last thing I need is more lipgloss.

A couple of the girls I work/ed with wear Bare Minerals. Maybe it's OK when you're out in the sun, but it definitely doesn't help keep you from washing out under artificial light.

[bluefish81]

My sister used to be obsessed with the Food Saver infomercials that used to be on. And then when it came into stores she had some kind of homing device where she could locate the Food Saver within minutes of arriving at whatever store we were shopping in, if they had it. So, we got her one for her 30th birthday a few years ago. She uses it all the time. I've never actually bought anything like that directly from TV though.

[tinydancer]

I tried the Bare Minerals makeup and I wasn't too happy with it. It was really cakey on my skin. Maybe I was just too heavy-handed with it. I probably need more practice.

[LPIDelta]

I used to use Bare Minerals and have switched to a more healthy alternative from beautyblisscosmetics.com. They have a ton of colors so I can avoid the orange colors....and I think it goes on really light. I have actually been able to sleep in it without it causing breakouts.

[jadis96]

My sister used to be obsessed with the Food Saver infomercials that used to be on. And then when it came into stores she had some kind of homing device where she could locate the Food Saver within minutes of arriving at whatever store we were shopping in, if they had it. So, we got her one for her 30th birthday a few years ago. She uses it all the time. I've never actually bought anything like that directly from TV though.


My sister in law hiked for 6 months a few years ago (she did the whole AT) and my brother used the food saver to pack a lot of the stuff he sent her
so it would be water tight in her pack til she needed it. He couldn't stop raving about it. He said it was the best investment they ever made. They both like hiking and such and use it all the time for that.

[ZTABullwinkle]

I used to use Bare Minerals and have switched to a more healthy alternative from beautybliss.com. They have a ton of colors so I can avoid the orange colors....and I think it goes on really light. I have actually been able to sleep in it without it causing breakouts.

I tried going to the website you mentioned, but it was a "Coming Soon" page. Can you PM me the link? I have been thinking about trying something similar to Bare Minerals.

[LPIDelta]

I tried going to the website you mentioned, but it was a "Coming Soon" page. Can you PM me the link? I have been thinking about trying something similar to Bare Minerals.

I am sorry--since I have it bookmarked I forgot the whole address. Its www.beautyblisscosmetics.com

[metro803]

i previously bought the little touch light thing; it seems to work pretty well

[Tom Earp]

The Magic Bullet blender... best invention since Post Toasties. I have one in my office. Every morning I bring in soymilk and frozen fruit. Within five seconds, I have a delicious smoothie. The thing works great.


Please explain how it operates:)

[AlexMack]

Please explain how it operates:)

Dude you need to watch more tv, the magic bullet infomercial rocks so hard. I seriously stop to watch the whole thing whenever I find it on. Basically it's a mug sized blender and you just press down and it blends.

[Tom Earp]

Dude you need to watch more tv, the magic bullet infomercial rocks so hard. I seriously stop to watch the whole thing whenever I find it on. Basically it's a mug sized blender and you just press down and it blends.


Why thank You So Much Dudette!

I see an Informercial, I change the channel and get something that is good like History Channel, HGTV and News.

If your life revolves around this, well, Hm, makes one wonder?:(

Did I spell everything to your satisfaction?:rolleyes:

[AlexMack]

Why thank You So Much Dudette!

I see an Informercial, I change the channel and get something that is good like History Channel, HGTV and News.

If your life revolves around this, well, Hm, makes one wonder?:(

Did I spell everything to your satisfaction?:rolleyes:

My life doesn't revolve around it-if I'm watching tv, I generally have nothing better to do anyway. And yes, nice job on spelling. It's just an entertaining infomercial unlike the hundreds of others that really suck.

[Tom Earp]

So, there is not anything else to watch?:confused:

[Tom Earp]

Tom:

It's really a great product. I bought it after reading an article in Reader's Digest which rated the infomercials. The Magic Bullet got great reviews. I've been pleased.

It takes literally less than ten seconds to blend something.. and you have less to wash because the cup you use to blend is the cup you use to drink from.

Here's the website:
http://www.buythebullet.com/

But, I bought it at Kohls. It was less expensive there.


Thank you, I do not have time to check the web site or link.

Can you just give me a breif rundown on how this thingy works?

I am a very busy person and do not have time to check every link unless I deem it Importat!

Its Important spelled right and tight? I never know!:o

You are most helpful as some others are not!:mad:

[AlexMack]

So, there is not anything else to watch?:confused:

10am on a Saturday morning, no.

[Tom Earp]

10am on a Saturday morning, no.

Ah No, I work 6 days a week, so what the heck do you do or are you refering to your self?:rolleyes:

Oh, I forgot, You are special and with the herd and a follower!:(

God you are to cool!:D ;) :rolleyes:


I love smilies don't you!:rolleyes:

[AlexMack]

Ah No, I work 6 days a week, so what the heck do you do or are you refering to your self?:rolleyes:

Oh, I forgot, You are special and with the herd and a follower!:(

God you are to cool!:D ;) :rolleyes:


I love smilies don't you!:rolleyes:

And now I need Drolefille to come translate this.

[Drolefille]

And now I need Drolefille to come translate this.
At your service, mum.

Ah No, I work 6 days a week, so what the heck do you do or are you refering to your self?
I completely missed the point of your post which is difficult because it was a response to me. I work 6 days a week and give homeless people wine in exchange for the food they get from good samaritans. Call me an enabler. I like having the homeless on the street as they help me watch my store from burglars.

Oh, I forgot, You are special and with the herd and a follower!
You're a very special person. Someone taught me this new thing of calling people "followers" and since then I've just been using it non-stop. Nevermind the fact that it doesn't make sense. You must be the leader of this "herd"
God you are to cool!:D ;) :rolleyes:
To cool or not to cool, that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep; (to cool)
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to, 'tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause: there's the respect
That makes calamity of so long life;
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
The oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,
The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,
The insolence of office and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin? who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscover'd country from whose bourn
No traveller returns, puzzles the will
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprises of great pith and moment
With this regard their currents turn awry,
And lose the name of action. - Soft you now!
The fair Ophelia! Nymph, in thy orisons
Be all my sins remember'd.

Also I <3 God... sorry I got distracted.
I love smilies don't you!:rolleyes:

OMG I So totally love these little pictures of people by the side of my posting screen because they like totally express how I feel at any given sentence. :) :cool: ;) It's like so totally amazing how well they capture my inner self:D :o :eek:

Note: Some Earp smilies removed so that the translator could fully express the feelings coming through the post within the 10 image limit

[UGAalum94]

I loves me some Hamlet.

Does this confirm that theory of about how monkeys typing for so many years would eventually . . . ?

[neonsparkles]

Has anyone tried "The Gazelle"? Its that workout machine with the really annoying host (Tony Robbins I think is his name?).
One of my sorority sisters is moving and told me she would sell it to me for $35. She's only used it twice and basically has to sell everything she owns because the U-Haul would cost $1500.
I've seen the Gazelle retailed for over $200.00 so if it sucks I figure its just $35 and I'm helping a sister out.... but it would be really nice to have a good piece of exercise equiptment in my apt since my biggest problem with exercise is the lack of motivation to go to the gym.
So has anyone used it or heard stories?

[Lil' Hannah]

Related site - http://www.infomercialscams.com/