I Highly Recommend It!

[Z]

I love new things that do what they claim they will, but I am never one of the first people to buy something new. I will, however, stop at nothing to buy something someone has personally recommended to me. Hopefully, you will share information here about things you cannot live without.

For those of you who still have wrapping to do, RUN -- I said RUN -- to the store and buy one of the new Scotch paper cutters!!!! They are about $6 around here, but well worth the investment. They are easy to handle and speeds up the process.

[Brooke]

I saw those in the store, Z, but didn't get one! I'm always a lagger! :roll:

[Witchy Mummy]

I love recommendations. It sounds great, I've never seen them before. I was wondering of we could get them in the UK. I found a few on ebay for about £3.50 plus the same again for postage. Thanks Z!

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2Fws %2F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=scotch+cutter&category0=

[sodascouts]

I have become absolutely addicted to Coke Zero. I started drinking it a few months ago and now I can't get enough of it. It's diet soda that doesn't taste like diet soda. Now, I have to warn you, if you enjoy the taste of Diet Coke, this is not for you. I have noticed people either love it or hate it, and when they hate it, it's usually because they like the taste of Diet Coke. However, if you're looking for a sugar-free drink that's still got that sweetness of regular Coke, try Coke Zero! It's the real thing - sort of. ;)

:soda: <-- pretend that is not a Pepsi, but a Coke Zero! lol

[Maleah]

I have become absolutely addicted to Coke Zero. I started drinking it a few months ago and now I can't get enough of it. It's diet soda that doesn't taste like diet soda. Now, I have to warn you, if you enjoy the taste of Diet Coke, this is not for you. I have noticed people either love it or hate it, and when they hate it, it's usually because they like the taste of Diet Coke. However, if you're looking for a sugar-free drink that's still got that sweetness of regular Coke, try Coke Zero! It's the real thing - sort of. ;)

:soda: <-- pretend that is not a Pepsi, but a Coke Zero! lol

I LOVE coke zero as well! Oddly enough, I also love regular coke and diet coke though. :lol: very good stuff though!

[EasyFeeling]

Oh thanks, Soda. I was going to buy it 2 days ago but didn't know how it tastes. I will try it.

[sodascouts]

I LOVE coke zero as well! Oddly enough, I also love regular coke and diet coke though. :lol: very good stuff though!

So much for my theory! lol

[Maleah]

I LOVE coke zero as well! Oddly enough, I also love regular coke and diet coke though. :lol: very good stuff though!

So much for my theory! lol

:laugh: Well if it makes your theory sound better, I DO like coke zero the BEST! :wink:

[Freypower]

I have become absolutely addicted to Coke Zero. I started drinking it a few months ago and now I can't get enough of it. It's diet soda that doesn't taste like diet soda. Now, I have to warn you, if you enjoy the taste of Diet Coke, this is not for you. I have noticed people either love it or hate it, and when they hate it, it's usually because they like the taste of Diet Coke. However, if you're looking for a sugar-free drink that's still got that sweetness of regular Coke, try Coke Zero! It's the real thing - sort of. ;)

:soda: <-- pretend that is not a Pepsi, but a Coke Zero! lol

I tried Vanilla Coke, which I hated. I did try Coke Zero & there wasn't enough... sugar.... :D . For me it's real Coke or nothing, although I will drink Pepsi if it's the absolute last resort.

[sodascouts]

Just saw Dreamgirls... I was blown away. What a terrific movie - we're all music lovers here, and this is definitely a movie for those who appreciate great voices. Hudson's heartwrenchingly desperate "And I Am Telling You (I'm Not Going)," which finishes with her alone on a stage in an empty room, had people in the theater applauding. So did Knowles's "Listen." And yes, I was one of those people. :) Eddie Murphy stunned me - I knew he was a great comic actor, but he brought an unexpected dramatic intensity to his role that made me say "wow."

It's also a very compelling story with a satisfying ending. One of the best movies I've seen in a very long time.

Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0AZNibIuDc

[Z]

I really don't like Beyonce and have been avoiding 'Dreamgirls' because of her. I may have to break down and see it regardless; Soda, yours is one of many exceptional comments I have heard regarding the movie.

Hubby stuck an 'Ove Glove' in my stocking for Christmas. (Why? Because he finally realized that gift cards and lottery tickets don't take up enough room!) I was skeptical at first, but the darn thing really does work! It is much easier to use than those big, clumsy over mitts.

[Molly]

OK, I'm with Phil on this one, Z. I ran out of ideas for filling up my son's stockings so I filled it with "useful items".

My son, Tom, couldn't refrain from being a smarta$$ even on Christmas. As he pulled out the stick of deodorant he proclaimed "What am I supposed to do with this?" As he pulled out the bottle of showersoap "What's this for, I don't bathe and shower?" <sigh>

Next year, it's nothing but coal.

[DonFan]

I took my daughters to see Dreamgirls over the holiday break and we all loved it too, Nancy. It was well-acted, well-sung, and thoroughly entertaining.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Ah - I so love reading everyone's stories about their families. See Z, sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks! And Molly, where in the world did son Tom get his smarta$$ attitude from? :D :D :D

BTW Z, I forgot to mention that I tried your suggestion and bought the Scotch paper cutter. Problem is, I bought it in an after Christmas sale, so all my packages were already wrapped by then.

I've also been hearing pretty good things about Dreamgirls. I rarely go to movie theaters, but I may have to check it out.

[sodascouts]

OK, I'm with Phil on this one, Z. I ran out of ideas for filling up my son's stockings so I filled it with "useful items".

My son, Tom, couldn't refrain from being a smarta$$ even on Christmas. As he pulled out the stick of deodorant he proclaimed "What am I supposed to do with this?" As he pulled out the bottle of showersoap "What's this for, I don't bathe and shower?" <sigh>

Next year, it's nothing but coal.

BWAHAHA!!!!

[Brooke]

I agree with Soda! Too funny!

[Brooke]

I just bought my zillionth tube of L'Oreal Voluminous mascara. I started out with Lash Out when I was younger, but now, with thinner lashes, the Voluminous thickens them right up. I've tried to change, but nothing else compares! :D

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the rec - I need some new mascara and up until now, they all seem to look the same once on.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks Brooke - I'll have to give it a try. A girl can never have too much mascara or lipstick! :wink: