~Reviews-App & Food~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
Valdosta, Georgia
August 4, 2018 10:10am CST
Good morning everyone! I hope you are having a lovely morning. Things are good here. =) We all woke up this morning and we are so grateful for God's love!
Today I wanted to do something a little different from what I usually write about. I have tried a few new things lately and wanted to write about how it went.
The first thing I tried was a fairly new sandwich from McDonald's called the bacon smokehouse burger. It has onion rings, bacon, a sweet mustard sauce and real white cheddar. I have to say it wasn't what I was expecting. There is a sweet flavor mixed in with spicy onion rings and a salty burger. 
Maybe it works for some but my taste buds screamed nooooooo! 
Okay, the next new thing I tried out was an app. It is called Fetch Rewards. Now, this app I love so far! Unlike Ibotta, with Fetch Rewards you scan any receipt you get and earn points for rewards-not just certain items in the store and not just certain stores either. I got points for shopping at Dollar Tree!! It is awesome and so easy to get great rewards like gift cards from stores and restaurants! 
The next new thing we tried was a few off brand items at Walmart. We tried the great value brand of Mayonnaise and plain potato chips. Both were AMAZING-which is surprising because we don't usually like any other brand of mayonnaise except Hellmann's. The potato chips we usually get are Lay's but now we can save some money since this bag was only $1.12! 
Have you tried anything new lately and what did you think of it?
Maybe it works for some but my taste buds screamed nooooooo!
Okay, the next new thing I tried out was an app. It is called Fetch Rewards. Now, this app I love so far! Unlike Ibotta, with Fetch Rewards you scan any receipt you get and earn points for rewards-not just certain items in the store and not just certain stores either. I got points for shopping at Dollar Tree!! It is awesome and so easy to get great rewards like gift cards from stores and restaurants!
The next new thing we tried was a few off brand items at Walmart. We tried the great value brand of Mayonnaise and plain potato chips. Both were AMAZING-which is surprising because we don't usually like any other brand of mayonnaise except Hellmann's. The potato chips we usually get are Lay's but now we can save some money since this bag was only $1.12!
Have you tried anything new lately and what did you think of it?21 people like this
21 responses
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Aug 18
I don't think I would like that burger. That app sounds great. I have not tried anything new lately.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@Johnroberts Yeah, it wasn't good at all-too many flavors going on for my mouth!
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@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
4 Aug 18
The Fetch app sounds great! The last new thing I tried was a Mahi Mahi taco at a place called Torchy's Tacos, a place I had never been. Who knew a tuna taco was good?
Oh, and last week I tried a lavender tea cookie, which was amazing.
I really need to try other new things other than food!
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@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
4 Aug 18
@LovingMyBabies Next new thing on my list: marriage! Okay, not really. Still waiting for a good, Christian guy.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@AmbiePam I hope God brings him into your life soon. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@AmbiePam That's good that you enjoyed both new things you tried! =)
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Aug 18
It's good to try new things. Nice to save some $$.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@celticeagle Good to see you! =) Yes it is!
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
4 Aug 18
The burger you described would not appeal to me. I rarely eat beef anymore because a couple years ago my missus decided we weren't going to eat beef, so there's none around the house. I still have the occasional burger or steak when we go out.
The app sounds like a winner.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@DWDavis It really was not good and I LOVE burgers! It is a great app. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@DWDavis Oh I'm sure! You were spoiled-that stinks since nothing compares to those now.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
6 Aug 18
@LovingMyBabies When I was a teen, I worked at a restaurant and the chef was something of a burger gourmet, so I became spoiled when it comes to hamburgers. I have rarely found a burger as good as those Tracey made for me.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@DianneN I like five guys, had that a few times. =)
Thank you!
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
4 Aug 18
My boyfriend has been wanting to try that burger.. he'll probably like it since he likes most things.
I'm going to try that rewards thing, especially since it doesnt need to be for certain stores or items, which i hate about the other ones since we don't shop for those items or those stores.
My mom likes the UTZ plain chips, and I like their ruffles. But we usually stick to Lays too.
I actually tried a pizza roll from one of our pizza places yesterday and I hated it. Couldn't even tell their was cheese in it. Ugh.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@Courtlynn I hope he likes it!
Yes, that's what I have always disliked about the rewards too--they usually didn't have what I buy available for points. This one is awesome since it can be any store and any products!
I'm sorry you didn't like the pizza roll.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Aug 18
@Courtlynn Good I'm glad y'all like it too! You're very welcome. =)
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
9 Aug 18
@LovingMyBabies he hasn't tried it yet.. and I have meals planned out until Sunday, so don't think he will while here after all. but then.. he eats like a pig so who knows. 
right, we can hardly ever do those apps. smh.
love this one though, mom and I are both about 8,000 already in just a few days. so thank you so much for telling me about it.
right, we can hardly ever do those apps. smh.
love this one though, mom and I are both about 8,000 already in just a few days. so thank you so much for telling me about it.1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
5 Aug 18
You have just encouraged me to go ahead and try Fetch. I have it on my phone. I have not been pleased with McDonald's when I have gone there this summer. New food at home--roasted butternut squash cubes. Sweet, tasty and healthy. No, I would not want a sweet sauce on my burger, either.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@Gardengerty It will be very worth it! =) I love it so far and I'm excited about it.
I'm glad you enjoyed squash cubes-healthy and tastes good is a win!
@snowy22315 (169952)
• United States
5 Aug 18
I guess I will have to try Fetch Rewards. I tried one of McD's signature burgers when they first came out..but not sure what kind it was. I enjoyed it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@snowy22315 It's a great app so far!
This burger just was not for me.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@maezee That's what's awesome about fetch, any stores and any products gets you points!! =)
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@jstory07 I think I have tried heinz but didn't like it much.
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
5 Aug 18
Just downloaded Fetch Rewards and have 750 points from one Walmart receipt. Thanks!
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 18
@1creekgirl That's awesome and you're welcome!! =)
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
4 Aug 18
I think I would pass on the burger. As for Fetch Rewards, it sounds like a good thing to check out. We have gotten the WalMart chips and found that they are good. We use Hellmann's mayo but maybe should give the WalMart one a try. I like to save money.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@Hazysue Yeah, it wasn't good. If you decide to sign up for Fetch Rewards let me know-we will both get points. You can use receipts from as far back as 2 weeks ago! =)
The great value brand is really good on the mayo, I did not taste a difference and I always notice a difference with other brands of mayo. Lol.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
4 Aug 18
@LovingMyBabies I absolutely will get back to you on that.
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
4 Aug 18
Sounds great minus mc donalds food!
I usually buy the walmart mayo since its cheaper. Most "Store brands" are actually the same product created by the same manufactures, its just a different label. This goes for diapers too! different store brands are actually different name brands!
I tried cici's pizza and let me just say... never going back. We paid 5$ for 2 sodas and they knew the soda machine wasn't working and then they charged us for a 2 litter of soda. Like seriously? I know I wasn't the only one who was surprised and told we bought water cups that were not water cups.
The food was disgusting. The "Alfredo sauce" was like water with a little white in it, it poured and slopped everywhere like a very, very, thinned out watered down milk. No taste.
The salad bar had like no toppings whatsoever.
The pizza was slapped together that some of the inside bites were actually raw and runny. They didn't even cut them fully so people could separate them by the slice. .
So 30+ dollars on slop.....
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@Daelii Most things I am not picky about store brands at all except for Mayo and some chips. I was shocked when I found I like both in the great value brands!
Yeah diapers we use Parents choice and they work just fine for us. We don't buy name brand in almost anything.
As for Cici's pizza, we don't like it either. =( We had a few bad experiences and have decided we won't be going back. Shame since it's a good concept. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. We like Chuck E Cheese food better than CiCi's!
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
4 Aug 18
@LovingMyBabies I really love the family mom and pop pizza place in town. we dont have a cicis within an hour or so.. it was a one time thing on a vacation.
I tried a different one on a different vacation since it was convenient and we needed a stop/eat/walk during an 8 hour drive... the food there wasn't the best either. watered down ick. So I figured it was okay to try another one and see if it was just a poor quality experience at one or if it was the norm.
We tried a different new delivery place for pizza and got two giant, deliciously cooked pizzas cooked perfectly and delivered at our hotel for under 20 total.
It was like a huge slap in the face compared to what we paid for and got at cicis. I could have easily had two meals that I enjoyed at that other pizza place compared to what was done at cici's.
I was sick too the evening after eating at cici's.
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
4 Aug 18
Good Day Jennifer.
Thanks for sharing that new app sounds great tho I cant use it.
And as far as Great Value oh yes some of their stuff is awesome.
Glad God is blessing you.
I often want McDonalds but resist. One day perhaps.
I like their shakes.
God is good all the time my friend.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@Courage7 Good morning. I'm sorry you can't use the app-it's a good one! I hope you have a wonderful day!
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@quantum2020 (12040)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
4 Aug 18
I have tried an app too. This is a music app tha I had to pay four dollars for. This app is resulting very useful for its purpose and I´m delighted to have it
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@quantum2020 I'm glad the app is working well for you! =)
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@eliza_godinez12 (5567)
• Philippines
4 Aug 18
Good morning. Good to know about these new things you have encountered lately. I have never know new things these days.
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
4 Aug 18
I think all of Walmart's Value Brand products are just fine. I can't tell much difference between it and other brands. Plus it it cheaper.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@Leapea2417 I am super picky about how my mayonnaise tastes but I was so impressed that there was no difference!
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
4 Aug 18
My daughter does Ibotta but I'm going to tell her about Fetch Rewards
I'm strictly a Hellmans person but I'd try Wal-Mart brand of you say it's good.
I haven't tried anything new lately
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@Marilynda1225 You should so tell her about it, it's really good! =)
As for the mayonnaise-I have always been the same way--only Hellmann's. However, we couldn't afford that brand so I gave the great value brand a try. I was shocked! I could not tell the difference. I have never found a different brand before.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@NJChicaa I am only picky about my mayonnaise. Lol. The burger did not taste like it was from there-I have to give them that much credit on it. It tasted like a real burger-just too many flavors going on.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 18
@dya80dya It's not a feeling or about our emotions-it's faith and believing that God's word is truth.
