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" Stylish and reversible Sherpa fleece with fluffy surface design makes it not only a pleasure to touch but also a feast to the eyes." -- Manufacturer's Description




Sivio’s Weighted Blanket for Adults is - like all weighted blankets - not going to be right for everyone, but it’s a good quality blanket that’s ideal for winter. Right now there’s a lot of buzz surrounding weighted blankets and this is probably the third weighted blanket I’ve tried. Weighted blankets are designed to keep you calm and help you enter a deeper sleep. They are popular for adults, teens and also for those on the Autism spectrum. A weighted blanket can help diffuse stressful meltdowns and keep them sleeping longer and more peacefully. While I can’t comment on that aspect, I can say that it’s important to think about whether you might benefit from one, before trying it.


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The most important thing to note here is that the Sivio Sherpa Fleece Weighted Blanket is not ideal in summer. The warm, fuzzy lining and minky top side are far too hot during the hotter months. I’d recommend it more for Fall and Winter, but not summer or spring. If you have a crazy AC system you might be able to use it year round.


At this weight, it’s designed for folks around 150lbs and those who are heavier may need a more weighty blanket to see the benefit. When lying on top of it you can feel the ceramic beads inside, but they are barely felt with the blanket on top of you. You can also slip a thin quilt between you and the blanket if the feeling bothers you.


The soft sherpa style fleece lining is super cozy and comfortable, not scratchy in the slightest. The minky top is likewise extremely soft and smooth, with a lovely grey look that will fit most room schemes.


Size-wise, the Sivio Adult Weighted Blanket is designed for a queen size bed. Like all Weighted Blankets it will not fit the whole bed, or curve around your whole body super well (depending on your size). This is part of the design, it will sit flat on top of you. Again, you can put a quilt underneath if you need to be wrapped a little.


Sivio Sherpa Fleece Weighted Blanket shown on a bed with the fleecy underside visible
The underside of the Sivio Weighted Blanket is a fluffy sherpa fleece, while the top is velvety Minky
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The quality of the Sivio Weighted Blanket is simply fantastic. There were no flaws, weird smells, problems or issues with the blanket I received. It came vacuum sealed tightly and was ready for use immediately, though it did fluff up a little after being deflated.


When I compare it to an expensive brand name blanket such as Nirvana Weighted Blanket I actually found it more comfortable, though again it’s only suitable for colder weather.


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The current price point of $119.99 (at time of review, could change) is extremely fair. It’s on par with what others are sold at and cheaper than some brands. Considering the good quality of this blanket, I feel that’s a fair price. It is a big chunk of money, depending on your budget, so make sure you have a plan for what to do if it turns out weighted blankets just aren’t for you!


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Sivio’s Sherpa Fleece Weighted Adult Blanket is good quality at a reasonable price, but the warmth of the materials makes it only suitable for Winter or Fall. During those times it’s sure to be super cozy! You can also crank the AC and snuggle on the sofa with it.


Pros:

+ Good quality.

+ Fair Price.

+ Warm, soft, cozy sherpa fleece and Minky.

+ Can help sleep and other ailments.

+ No issues with stitching, smell or other flaws.


Cons:

- Fabric is very warm in summer or spring.


Recommended: Yes, if you’ve been looking for a good weighted blanket I would recommend the Sivio’s Weighted Blanket for winter or fall. You could buy an all-season one, but it won’t be as cozy in winter.

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You can buy Sivio’s Sherpa Fleece Weighted Adult Blanket at Amazon.ca for $119.99 (at time of review)


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"Delight your feline friend with Purina Friskies Party Mix Naturals Gourmet adult cat treats when she has a hankering for meaty goodness."

-- Manufacturer's Description




Purina Friskies Party Mix Naturals Cat Treats (Gourmet Crunch flavour) was loved by all of my cats! When it comes to judging cat treats, I have tons of experience and it’s a relatively simple matter. The first question is always ‘do the cats like these?’ and in this case the answer is a resounding yes!


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Effectiveness

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With three cats I can't easily count the amount of times I’ve bought treats only to have one of them turn up their nose. Each of my cats have their own individual tastes. Archie (the Fluffbutt) is the pickiest, while Bonnie (the Nermal of the group) and Cornelius (the Garfield) will eat most things you put in front of them. With Purina Friskies Party Mix all three ate it quickly and excitedly. They seemed to really enjoy the flavour!


Another important factor is size and shape. I don’t feed my cats a lot of treats at once (contrary to the video!) and previously I’ve tried ‘Party Mix’ of a different type that was a lot of small broken-up pieces. The Natural cat treats are not like that, they are a normal treat size and shape. This means I’m not ‘pouring them’, I can hand feed them. It also makes it easier to dispense them into a treat puzzle, which I use quite frequently.


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Nutrition

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Indoor cats are notorious for gaining unwanted weight. With two out of three cats on a diet, nutrition is important. For those going for a more natural cat treat, the aptly named Friskies ‘Naturals’ deliver a treat that’s free of flavours, colours or preservatives. It has added vitamins, minerals and Taurine (which cats need, but should also be in their food).


In terms of Calories, it’s two per treat. My cats are lucky if they get one treat per day, it can often be a couple of times a week rather than daily, so the low calories are fine here. Importantly, Chicken is the top ingredient and it also has brewer’s yeast, something which cats are said to really like.





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Summary

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Purina Friskies Party Mix Naturals Cat Treats (Gourmet Crunch flavour) are a great set of treats. They’re high in chicken content, have a good crunch and are a decent size, while not being too high in calories. Most importantly, my cats seem to love them!


Pros:

+ All three of my cats loved them.

+ High in chicken.

+ Crunchy texture helps with teeth cleaning.

+ Low Calorie.

+ Decent size (not small or broken up)

+ Good nutrition and lacking preservatives, artificial flavours or colours.


Cons:

- None!


Recommended: Absolutely! My cats love them and I’m pleased with the nutritional value!



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"With 100% natural citrus and cherry blossom extracts, this body wash energizes for an instant boost." -- Manufacturer's Description



St. Ives Energizing Body Wash (in Citrus and Cherry Blossom) simply rocks. I’ve always preferred shower gel to soap and I’ve frequently tried ones that claim to be citrus or orange scented, but actually just smell sweet and cloying. Not so, here! I’m absolutely loving the scent of St. Ives Energizing.


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Effectiveness

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Citrus (specifically orange-like scents) is absolutely my favourite go-to scent for a shower. It’s zesty, fun and really wakes you up in the morning. While it contains cherry blossom inspiration as well, citrus is definitely the star of this Body Wash. It has an energising mandarin scent that’s full of pep, zest and smells...weirdly yummy. While it does contain added fragrance, it delivers on the scent it promises and that’s very important to me.


It’s also a brilliant body wash. Whether you use a shower poof (sponge/loofah it goes by many names) or not, St. Ives Energizing Body Wash works well. I tried it with my usual shower puff and also applied it directly to my skin. In both cases it spreads really well and foams up a lot, so you really get that foamy, clean feeling. Because it’s a gel format, it really covers a lot of skin when you use it directly and you don’t need to use a ton.


My skin was left super soft afterward, so I don’t really have anything to complain about!


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Value

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One of my favourite things about St Ives is that you can get great smells at a great price. The value for St Ives. Energising Body Wash is similarly good. It’s only $4.97 for a giant 650ml bottle that will last ages.


Given it delivered on skin softness, great citrus smell and value, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it in the future.


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