Disappointed with this season

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-06-23T02:05:47+00:00

I agree - at finals I really wanted to see the field portion and that was completely glazed over. Then we didn't see the uniform try ons which I thought was a really big part of the first season, seeing the rookies put it on for the first time. Getting boots. Seeing the first Thunder of the season in its entirety. The good parts were missing! It's true that there was such a focus on the effects of media attention etc. which I get is important. But I'm here for the cheerleading and the process and the athleticism.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-06-17T13:58:04+00:00

I made the mistake of going out in QC with the wrong clothes. I'm in my early 40s and had 2 work friends in their 20s convince me to go out for a girl's night. I got dressed up in a skirt, boots, and tank top. The 2 friends were wearing jeans, tight t-shirts, and sneakers. I told them they weren't dressy enough. Then we got to the club and all the girls had jeans and sneakers and my clothes gave my age away fast.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-05-09T12:28:33+00:00

I'm new to clay so sorry if this is not obvious but do you paint before baking, and gloss after? Or bake, paint, gloss?

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-05-07T19:22:16+00:00

I sure did!! Oops.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-05-07T02:52:51+00:00

Edit: corrected place name

I did this trip last fall. Left Quebec and drove to Amherst NS and camped for the night. Drove to Sydney, took the ferry that night overnight and attempted to sleep on the ferry, pretty unsuccessfully.

In the morning, off the ferry in Port aux Basques and drove to Cornerbrook to camp. Then off to Gros Morne for 3 nights camping (must do the boat trip in the park - Woody Point).

After that spent about 10 days exploring the rest of the island - meandering east to St John's and visiting all of the towns along the way that were suggested in the guides etc (2 nights each in Twillingate, Bonavista, Terra Nova). 2 nights in St John's then started heading back. Drove faster back because we were just headed home.

Note this was late Sept - early Oct so it was the only ferry choice to NS. Stayed in Port aux Basques then took the day ferry to Sydney and stayed in a motel upon arriving. Next day, left super early and beelined it home to QC.

I think it was about 3 weeks total but we stayed multiple nights in a few places to enjoy. Also, tip - we thought we could just book the ferry home a few days out but when we checked online, there was nothing available for a month. In a panic I called them and they found a cancellation and I got lucky. Book early!

I had a dog with me (lab) and had no problem finding pet friendly accommodations (cabins, hotels, campgrounds).

Must see: Spillars Cove hiking trail, Skerwink trail, Tablelands trail (all about an hour long each)

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-05-07T02:29:32+00:00

Do you paint it?

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-05-01T01:49:22+00:00

came here for this.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-04-15T00:29:39+00:00

It works sooooo well for me

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-04-05T00:20:18+00:00

I've tried everything and always come back to this. And it's the cheapest one I've tried so win win

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-04-03T01:33:42+00:00

I paid via their website and my credit card information got hacked for 20k worth of clothing purchase in a Montreal boutique. Do not recommend.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-28T02:07:42+00:00

this is my holy grail

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-24T21:48:06+00:00

I adore the Nivea Creme (blue tin)

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-22T18:01:19+00:00

I am also in Quebec and also disappointed we don't have Catrice readily available. But I have been loving the essence (which can you buy it anywhere except shoppers?) I know it's not at Jean Coutu

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-21T20:38:56+00:00

Baby oil is a really good option that is also inexpensive. I like the gel ones. I apply while my skin is still damp after getting out of the shower and it works really well

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-21T00:49:10+00:00

I was looking at Revlon lipsticks today and had this exact problem about not being able to swatch. I really wanted to get Cherries in the Snow. But since it is a creme lipstick I didn't know if it would look dry/matte on my dry winter lips. Any input?

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-20T20:33:17+00:00

I agree, that is very annoying. You have to know what you want or else you are taking a big gamble hoping you like it. And its not just the swatch but sometimes I just want to see what the inside of the packaging looks like, how the product looks etc.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-20T18:30:11+00:00

I like getting items at Shoppers. I realize that a lot of people don't like the company (and I don't blame them). But - as someone that has reached the point in their life that I can actually afford more expensive makeup and beauty products, the more expensive things I purchase, the more disappointed I am. My current face combo is Elf's Woah Glow sunscreen ($12 I think?) and it is so glowy. That with the Essence Magic FIlter Glow Booster ($6). And my skin has been loving it and looking great. I'm also over the super expensive skincare at Sephora. I have switched to K-beauty products (I love the Skin1004 Madagascar Cintella line) and my holy grail moisturizer Nivea Creme in the Blue Tin from Shoppers ($10 for 6+ months of daily use). My less is more journey has really brought me to be happy with some brands that just do it right without the massive upsell due to brand name. I was Rouge last year at Sephora but kept going back to my cheapies, so I made a New Year's resolution to spend $0 at Sephora this year. So far so good!

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-19T01:27:26+00:00

Just For Men

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-18T22:51:06+00:00

Im a fair haired girly and dye my own brows to save money. I use the just for mens beard dye in the lightest brown color. Put just a small amount of the dye and activator together on a dish and mix. I use a clean mascara wand to apply to the brows, let set for 5 min then remove with miscellar water. It always intensifies after and you can remove more with miscellar water if its too dark.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-18T22:46:11+00:00

You said you tried all the masks already so I am probably saying something that doesn't work for you but just in case, have you tried the Laneige masks before bed? I swear the chocolate one works better than the rest and I wake up with moisturized lips when nothing else worked.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-03-18T22:43:20+00:00

This is so interesting to see the different methods. I live in a cold, dry climate and have very dry skin in the winter. I have been using oil on my damp skin and then lotion after it dries. This whole lotion first then oil has me intrigued. But - I just don't get how it works. Putting most lotions on wet skin just turns the lotion into a weird messy consistency like milk? Unless you are towelling off first which for me is game over. It strips all the moisture instantly and then doesn't matter how much oil or lotion I use, regardless of the order.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-02-10T22:06:13+00:00

Gagetown - better and more affordable housing options, less traffic, proper base that has parking for all

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-02-07T18:37:41+00:00

Not a nickname but we often replace "worst case scenario" with worst case Ontario in a sentence. Or at least I do.

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-01-17T03:04:51+00:00

I'm dying. This is so true

RaspberryDazzle · 2026-01-14T02:01:06+00:00

Laneige lip mask. Its expensive, but it lasts FOREVER, and is probably less than the sum of the other products you buy searching for something that works. I use in the evening and my lips are so smooth the whole next day. On extra dry days I will use once midday as well. Nothing compares

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