Picks and Pans…

We all buy things we love AND things we hate. Maybe you need to be warned about the carpet shampooer that eats rugs or maybe you need to know about a great grocery dinner deal.

Here are some things that really stuck out to me this week:

PICKS:
Lose It! by FitNow, Inc.
Unfortunately this iTunes application is limited for use on iPhones or iTouch iPods but the good news is… its’ FREE. This application/program is great at helping you monitor portions and nutritional content of nearly everything you eat. It has a huge reference library of restaurant nutritional information and of everyday items from the grocery store. Users simply enter their height/weight information, the types of nutritional content they want to monitor, and their weight loss goals. While I don’t need to lose weight, this program is valuable to me since I want to monitor my fat, protein, and fiber intake for my marathon training. Diabetics can also benefit since this program monitors carbohydrates and sugars. I am now more aware of what I’m eating and how I can make small changes to my eating habits to make a healthier me.

PANS:
Sun Block by Target
I’m a HUGE fan of Target brand products. I like them just as much, if not more, than the name brands. Plus, the cost savings helps stretch my miniscule budget. Unfortunately, I was less than impressed with their sun block. We took this sun block with us on our beach camping vacation and quickly discovered it was a waste of money. Our first clue should have been its label ‘water resistant’ and not ‘waterproof’ like the other sun block products. It washed off at the slightest sweat and did not hold up at all to a quick dip in the ocean. If you plan on not swimming or sweating, it’s great. I don’t know about you, but when I wear sun block… I’m in the sun. And, the sun is hot. In heat, I sweat… er… ‘glow’. I’m fairly certain that’s normal. Sorry Target, head back to the drawing board.

What are your picks and pans this week?

Posted by Beks on July 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM in Free Stuff, Good Info, Living Frugal, Picks and Pans, Saving Money, Spending Money | 3 Comments »
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  1. Sara responded:
    Posted: July 27th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    I don’t have a Pick, per sey, but I definately have a Pan: Safeway brand Spaghetti.

    I won’t say all Safeway brand pasta, because I have only noticed it in the spaghetti. IT TASTES OVER AND UNDER COOK ALL AT ONCE. It is not good. It is mushy even though I cooked it al dente. I would rather spring for the Barilla or other name brand.

  2. fern responded:
    Posted: July 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am

    the attorney general in my state (CT) is investigating sunscreen makers’ claims about being waterproof and frankly, anything over SPF 30, you’re wasting your money unless it’s that Heloplex made by oh, the name escapes me now.

    I would contact the company to cliam via their website and chances are, you’ll get a coupon or refund.

  3. Nicole responded:
    Posted: July 28th, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    Dang it! I need an iPhone!! I’m so out of the loop. As for the sunscreen I recently switched to natural, PABA free products and they are not such a bargain but they are much better for your body:)

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