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Glade Wisp Flameless Cande - Go2Girlz Tested and Approved!

The Go2Girlz have tested and approved another amazing new product, and we have a winner! When the folks at Glade sent out samples of their new Glade Wisp Flameless Candle, we were all very intrigued. Now our testers have tried them out in their homes and the verdict is in – this is a great product! In fact, nearly every single one of the Go2Girlz testing the Glade Wisp Flameless Candle said they would recommend (or have already recommended) it to a friend, and also that they would buy this product again themselves in the future.

So what’s so special about the Glade Wisp Flameless Candle that has the Go2Girlz all abuzz? First, it’s safe to use around children and pets (and dads, too) and it actually does look like a real candle is burning. Our testers also loved the versatility of the scent feature – you can set the dial to release more scent, or just a tiny hint, depending on your preference or need. The majority of our testers loved the Clean Linen scent that they tested, but there are other choices available as well. And while we’re talking scent, Go2Girlz member Laura, mom of 3, noted that her favourite feature of the Glade Wisp Flameless Candle was that “the scent continues even when the light is not activated, unlike a scented candle which doesn’t give off scent when it isn’t lit”

And the enthusiasm didn’t stop there, as most of the Go2Girlz families’ also loved the Glade Wisp Flameless Candle. Many of the children were intrigued with the flickering light or “puffs” of scent, and Brandi’s eight-year old son “was so impressed with it that he showed it to anyone that came to our home”, and Maria’s four-year old daughter “took it into her room to use as a nightlight.”

Here’s more of what the Go2Girlz had to say about Glade Wisp Flameless Candles:

“We really did enjoy testing this product. my home smells fantastic, the look of the over all candle is great and we would like to thank you for adding us to the test group.”
-- Bernadette, Go2Girlz member and mom of 1

“Since I love candles, I thought what I great idea, and tried it right away.”
-- Sylvia, Go2Girlz member and mom of 3

“It offers the look and smell of a candle - but no risk of fire re: flame etc. And I truly think all mothers would love the automatic shut off. You can get quite busy with the kids.... Also no risk of a child getting burned.”
-- Bernice, Go2Girlz member and mom of 1

“I have to say that I was pretty impressed. I didn't expect that candle to be so large and so easy to use.”
-- Judy, Go2Girlz member and mom of 1

Food Trust PEI: urbanmoms.ca Go2Girlz Tested and Approved!

Click below to receive your coupon for Food Trust PEI fully cooked MASHED POTATOES! (Note: one coupon per household limit)

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As you know, we never feature a product in Cool Products & Stuff unless it gets the urbanmoms.ca Go2Girlz seal of approval. In September, selected members of the Go2Girlz had the opportunity to test a new product from Food Trust PEI – pre-cooked mashed potatoes.

Now, you may be thinking ‘huh? Pre-cooked mashed potatoes?’, and you’d be among good company if you were. Most of our testers had the same reaction when they received their samples. But it only took three minutes to dispel any question marks they may have had, and the results are unanimous: this product is a winner!

Every one of our testers said they would buy Food Trust PEI pre-cooked mashed potatoes again, and would also recommend the product to a friend. That’s high praise indeed! As you can imagine, one of the features the Go2Girlz liked best was the ease and speed of preparation. Simply pop them in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes, and you’ve got a delicious side dish. Also very important to our testers, though, was the quality and origin of the ingredients. No strange chemicals or preservatives on the ingredient list – just foods you can feel good about putting on your family’s plate, and likely the same things you’d put in your own homemade mashed potatoes: fresh, hand-picked PEI potatoes, cream, butter and salt.

To our Go2Girlz families, taste was the number one feature. All the kids (picky eaters included) and dads loved the taste and creamy consistency. Several moms reported that their children and partners either couldn’t tell the difference between Food Trust PEI potatoes and Mom’s homemade, or else preferred them to homemade. Several testers also reported comments from their families that they preferred the smooth and creamy consistency to mom’s “lumpy potatoes”. And Kate, Go2Girlz member and mom of 2 reports, “I am forbidden from making homemade mashed potatoes anymore now that my family have tried this product. Fine by me!!!”

Here are just a few of the comments the Go2Girlz had about Food Trust PEI pre-cooked mashed potatoes:

“My initial perception was excellent. My family is used to hand peeled and mashed potatoes every Sunday with a roast of beef or chicken. Nobody noticed the difference. There were great!!”
-– Debbie, mom of 4

“At first I thought yuk instant potatoes, but I was really surprised. They are just like a pot of potatoes I made myself actually...”
-– Debbie, mom of 1

“No more peeling and mashing potatoes!”
–– Kimberly, mom of 1

“When I arrived late home from work and wondered what side dish I would prepare, I actually had an answer. The potatoes were so easy to prepare. Effortless preparation is great!”
-– Alison, mom of 2

“I could pronounce all the ingredients - usually with processed foods, there is a long list of ingredients that you've never heard of and can't pronounce.”
-– Tara, mom of 2

“It supports producers within Canada instead of other countries.”
-– Kim, mom of 1

“They support farmers who practice sustainable agriculture, and that was important, and impressive to know!”
-– Diana, mom of 1