Influenster Curel Itch Defense VoxBox

Another Influenster post again! I was lucky enough to also be chosen to review the Curel Itch Defense VoxBox. I was sent the full-sized spray on lotion and the travel-sized shower gel. (I will post up pictures later).

In the colder seasons, my skin gets really dry and itchy. I've tried basically everything that's sold in drugstores. I've tried Cortisone 10, Hydrocortisone,  Cortisone cooling gel, and other creams/gels that just haven't been working for me. My itchy, dry skin was so bad that I've left scars on my skin from constantly scratching.

After trying the Curel Itch Defense products after a month, I have to say that they're the same as all the other products I've used to "help" my skin. Since the spray on lotion was full-sized, it was hard to spray it on using just one hand--I have short hands and this year my arms itched the most. The shower gel was decent. I loved the smell, but like all other products, it just didn't do anything for me.

Overall, the product was average. I'll probably use the coupon I received in the VoxBox to purchase the actual lotion and try that and see how it goes. My skin is probably in worse condition than others, so if you only have mild dry, itchy skin, then perhaps this is the product for you.

Influenster Homecoming VoxBox Unboxing Video

I'm back with an unboxing video! Hope you like it! If you don't know what Influenster is please click on the link below to my blog post explaining what Influenster is and how you can get a VoxBox:

http://cpickl3.blogspot.com/2012/10/h...

This VoxBox has everything perfect for college students: snacks, health and beauty items, and scholarship information!

Products mentioned (in the order of appearance):
Kettle Brand Potato Chips
Luden's throat drops
Red Vines licorice
Olay Active Botanicals Refreshing Gel Cleanser
SinfulColors SinfulShine Nail Polish

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Thanks for watching!
****All products were sent to me for testing/review purposes. Any reviews are my absolute, honest opinions!

Influenster Dean's List VoxBox Review!!!!

Hi everyone! Long time no blog!

It's been forever since I've posted up a blog entry.

It's all because I'm such a dedicated college student :)

Anyway, it's that time again to do a review on another one of Influenster's VoxBoxes.

I'll be reviewing the Dean's List Voxbox, the "college" voxbox.

See, so I was a dedicated college student, otherwise Influenster wouldn't have sent me this VoxBox!

If you don't know what Influenster is please click on the link below to my blog post explaining what Influenster is and how you can get a VoxBox:

http://cpickl3.blogspot.com/2012/10/have-you-ever-heard-of-influenster.html

HAJIMEMASHOU! はじめましょう。

OR, LET'S GET STARTED!

First, let me point out that I was sent this VoxBox for free from Influenster.

I'm not obligated to review the items in the VoxBox!

My reviews are 100% honest and not at all jaded because I received these items for free.

Now that that's all cleared up...

This is the first product that I pulled out.

I. LOVE. CANDY. PERIOD!

I received the fruit flavor in my VoxBox.

I started eating them right away! I couldn't resist!

At first, I thought they were gum, but they're actually more like bigger versions of Skittles.

Or, in this case, rolled up ball versions of the regular Air Heads.

KISS Looks So Natural Lashes in Sultry

I love lashes, so I was stoked when I saw this in the VoxBox.

However, I wasn't fond of this particular style of lashes.

I prefer more dramatic looking lashes, because I have thin, Asian lashes.

These are a little longer than my natural lashes,

so they're great to wear on a daily basis or even to work since they're not dramatic.

Here I am wearing the KISS lashes.

As you can see, with my eyes open, you can't tell that I'm wearing any lashes,

but if you're up close and if my eyes are (slightly) closed you can see the lashes.

I'm not a huge fan of KISS lashes, but I highly recommend their eyelash glue.

This is the best eyelash glue I've ever tried. It keeps your eyelashes on!!!!

By the way, this wasn't in the VoxBox. I just wanted to point this out :)

Sinful Colors Nail Polish in No Text Red

Wear No Text Red to campaign against unsafe driving!

No texting and driving!

I love their message that they're sending with this nail polish.

I typically don't wear red nail polish, because all the ones I've tried have never looked good on my skin tone. However, this shade is perfect! I'm surprised at the quality of Sinful Colors nail polish. It's a fairly cheap brand, so I just assumed that the quality wasn't as good as Essie or Sally Hansen. After trying out this nail polish, my opinion completely changed--perhaps it's the formula. I only need one coat to paint my nails and this nail polish is extremely shiny! Love it :)

Softlips Cube in Vanilla Bean

Influenster was totally reading my mind because vanilla bean is my favorite frappuccino flavor! I love how Softlips has different scents from competing brands. Vanilla bean is different unlike the usual strawberry scent. After I applied the lip balm, I felt a slight cooling effect on my lips. I love how the packaging is clear. It will be easier to see when my Softlips cube is almost done.

Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation

I love the packaging. It almost looks like a BB Cream, except it has better coverage. When I first applied this on, it was a little too light for me, but after setting it with powder and allowing it to sit for a few seconds the color "adjusted" to my skintone. One important thing is that a little goes a long way.

Pilot FiXion Ball Clicker Erasable Pens

Once again, Influenster did it!

I collect pens and have a whole stash of different colored pens.

So, I was super excited when I saw these in my VoxBox.

I received two, one in black and another in light blue.

They're clicker pens, so you simply press down on the clicker and the ink part pops out from the pen. I wished that the black pen was darker. I prefer very dark black pens. This one was a little light for me, but it writes and draws nicely. They ARE erasable. They won't leave eraser shavings, although they may tear your paper if you erase too hard.

The last product in the VoxBox was the Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons.

What can I say? They're tampons! #PlayOn using these Playtex tampons because no one likes wearing pads when they're working out or playing sports. I'm not a sporty girl, so I prefer to play Just Dance 2014 in the privacy of my own home. 

What did you think of the Dean's List VoxBox?

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Meet Arthur Tweedie, water critic, and PUR advocate.

Watch him chug cups of PUR filtered water in the above link/video.

I can't even chug water that fast.

I'm from Wisconsin and I can't even drink beer that fast either!

I bring my state to shame :(

Anyway, Arthur Tweedie is freaking amazing!

He's a connoisseur, educator, perfectionist, linguist, socialite, and much more...or so it says in this video below.

I don't know about you, but I was very much under-educated about the water I drank.

I assumed that the city, state, or government tried to filter out the sink water, but I really didn't know what was still left in the water. So, I told myself I'd never drink sink water. But, I still used sink water to fill my ice trays and in a sense, I'm drinking sink water. As obvious as that sounds, I didn't realize that until Arthur Tweedie tweeted about it. I totally recommend watching his videos. Their informative yet entertaining! He definitely made me think about my water drinking habits!

Look for less: J. Crew Pixie Pants

The picture says it all! J. Crew Pixie Pants are $81 and here you can get a similar pair for under $10! The close-up picture on the bottom left corner is with flash so that you can see the texture of the pants, so the pants are really black--not gray. And, no I didn't buy a pair, because I'm not a petite extra small so I couldn't grab a pair :( Perhaps online there's still some left! Hurry before they're all gone!!!!

Samsung Galaxy S4 Portable Phone Charger Review

If you're like me, then you probably use your phone a lot, battery-wise, on things like games, social networking, and web surfing. By doing all these, it drains your battery life very easily, especially if you don't close out unused apps. Now, even by closing out apps, your battery life probably doesn't last you a whole entire day. That's why I suggest buying backup batteries or portable battery chargers. With Androids' history of low battery life, you have to be prepared for the worst, so buy a portable battery charger like me--but be smart about it! Do your research, look up reviews, etc. The portable battery charger I bought was from eBay and it was very inexpensive. I think it was less than $10. The one I bought was very travel friendly and that's the main reason I bought it because I'm not keen on buying battery chargers that are made to be a phone case. I have to keep taking my phone cases on and off again then! Anyway, my whole point of this post is to warn you about the specific portable battery charger I bought because IT SUCKS! It takes forever to charge itself and on top of that it takes forever to charge my phone. It took two hours to charge my phone 20%. It's only helpful and worth the money IF you really need battery life and you have no outlet or no regular charger. Otherwise, I recommend staying away from this charger and buying the "phone case one" instead. Also, it's made of really cheap ass material! Hope this review helped!

Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes Review

Thanks to Inflluenster for providing me the chance to try out this delicious snack in the Influenster Spring Fever VoxBox. If you're wondering what Inflluenster is, click here: http://cpickl3.blogspot.com/2012/10/have-you-ever-heard-of-influenster.html

I just want to point out that I am not reviewing this product, on good terms, because it was sent to me. I wasn't required to do so; everything is my own, honest opinion.

As you can see from the pictures above, this snack is DELICIOUS! It's so good...even better than Twinkies. It's the s'mores without the mess! This would taste even better if it were warmed up a bit. That would be like the actual s'mores. It's made with Hershey's chocolate for the outer layer, vanilla cake, and then the inner layer is vanilla cream (I believe). This just melts into your mouth. When I first took a bite out of this...I was in heaven. I had to even fight to get a bite out of it! My nieces and nephews each wanted a piece of it. I have 4 of them and...yeah...this isn't enough for us all!

Here are the nutrition facts

It's not very healthy, but what cake snack is? Rarely any! We have to indulge once in awhile, y'know!

Now, if you're interested in purchasing this, or other flavors/products, you can visit the Tastykake website. The online shop is currently down, but if you live in the East Coast or Southeast, then...LUCKY YOU! You can find all the locations on the website. Try one out and let me know what you thought! <3

Broadway Nails imPress Press-On Manicure Review

Thanks to Inflluenster for allowing me to be able to try a different set of the Broadway Nails imPress Press-On Manicure. This was in the Influenster Spring Fever VoxBox. If you're wondering what Influenster is you can read all about it here: http://cpickl3.blogspot.com/2012/10/have-you-ever-heard-of-influenster.html

I just want to point out that I am not reviewing this product, on good terms, because it was sent to me. I wasn't required to do so; everything is my own, honest opinion.

These nails aren't like the usual, fake nails that involve glue and a BIG mess. They're fairly easy to apply and take off--unlike when you professionally get your nails done. There's a tape on each nail and you just peel the tape off, stick and hold the fake nail onto your desired fingernail. They come in all sorts of colors, patterns and sizes. You can get the popular french tip set for both your fingers and your TOES! You can also get them cut short or long, which I think is awesome! I love having the choice to pick between short or long :)

Now, the real question: is this worth the money ($5.99-$7.99)?

I say yes and no.

Reasons I say YES:

1) fast to apply

2) variety of colors/patterns

3) not messy

4) great for emergency situations like a photoshoot, wedding, party, etc.

Reasons I say NO:

1) noticeable that they're fake nails

2) if you're regularly washing your hands, or something, then they come off easily

3) depending on your amount of activity these may/may not last a week

Hope you liked my review. It's brief and easy to read!

A Fun Way to Get Your Workout In

I know working out can be difficult for some especially because it can be pretty boring! I definitely dislike working out. I'm like most people: I make excuses to not work out. My mom received a treadmill as a birthday gift last year and it's sitting in my bedroom just waiting for me to run on it! Well, I haven't, or I seldom do. I probably ran on that thing for about 5-10 times out of a year. That's horrible! I don't like running on it because it's boring, even if I'm watching TV or listening to music. I'm easily distracted and, most of the time, I'm focusing on running and coming up with reasons why I'm running and not playing Candy Crush. Although, I know for a fact that if I sign up for a gym membership, and I have friend working out with me, then I will workout! But, I don't want to pay for a gym membership. I don't have the money for that! Well, what I'm about to recommend is also expensive, but it's SO worth the investment!

 

1. You'll need an XBOX Kinect, PS3 Move, or Wii.

One or the other. I'm using the XBOX Kinect. Now, this is a little different than the regular XBOX because it moves along with your body. Whatever you do, the game will do, depending on which game you're playing.

 

2. an XBOX Kinect (engaging/active) game like Just Dance 4

I love playing this game! This is the main reason for my post. It's so much fun even by yourself and it's even more fun with family and friends, such as at social gatherings or parties. This is such a workout! I sweat like a pig even after one song, especially Nicki Minaj's song "Super Bass" and even Ricki Martin's "La Vie de Loca." You're constantly moving around and dancing. You can even learn dance moves from this game! How awesome is that?! Play this for 5 minutes and you're good, but I'd recommend playing it a little longer. It doesn't hurt and it's extremely addicting and fun!

 

Some other songs included:

Justin Bieber "Beauty and a Beat"

Selena Gomez "Love You Like a Love Song"

Rihanna "Disturbia" & "Umbrella"

Maroon 5 "Moves Like Jagger"

 

and much more!

 

3. Fruit Ninja (Arcade Kinect) - optional

This game is also very addicting. After playing this one time my arms were sore for 2-3 days! If you enjoy playing this game on your smartphone, you'll LOVE, LOVE, LOVE playing this on the XBOX Kinect. Top this with Just Dance 4 and you'll be complete! It's my new workout routine! You can get your arms in shape--sort of. At least you're moving around!

 

4. Raving Rabbids Alive & Kicking

This game is great for both adults and kids. My favorite game in here is called "Hide & Seek," I think, and the other one is where you make the different shapes in a bath tub. "Hide & Seek" is like "Green Light, Red Light." You jump around or do some kind of movement and earn points and when the light is turning yellow to red, you hide so that the rabbids don't see you. If they do, then you lose some of the points that you earned. The other game is where you try to make a certain shape to get points and scare off the rabbids from finding you in the bath tub. It sounds easy, but people rarely ever get the complete shape. There's another one, I'll call it "Racing." This one requires two people to play and you simply race each other by jogging in place as fast as you can. This is a great cardio workout. You burn more calories jogging in place than you do running on a treadmill.

 

I understand that the above items can get pricey. I feel that they're definitely worth the investment. I'd rather pay for them and be able to workout and play at home than to be out in public. Also, if you can't afford these items, then borrow a friends or just buy one of the games and play at someone else's house. That's what I'm doing! Luckily, my sister has all the games. She's the reason why I'm playing all these games and working out again! (Thanks, sis)!



What did you think of my fun workout? Any other ideas? Let me know in the comments!



Battle of the Smartphones: iPhone 5 VS. Samsung GS4 VS. HTC One

Now we've all had this problem with finding the best smartphone out there! I certainly have! I'm still having a hard time finding the one. But, I've narrowed it down to these three bad boys! See any similarities in their physical features (hint, the size and shape)? Read on and see what I think about them.

The iPhone 5

It's an upgrade from the iPhone 4S: faster, longer, another row of apps, and in general, it's just better. BUT, I don't really see any thing that's completely different from the older versions of the iPhone. Siri is a plus, but she doesn't answer all your questions. She can be a little difficult. Playing games on the other hand, seems to be better than other smartphones, on the iPhone 5. Some games include Tap Tap, Bejeweled Blitz, and Candy Crush. The camera is fairly nice depending on the amount of light available. It is absolutely horrible in dark places or at night such as in night clubs or bars. I love the panorama feature in the camera options though. That's awesome, but I don't think I'd ever use it. It's great for Instagram and other social media sites.  It's easy to use since practically everyone has had an iPhone, of some sort, or else an iPod Touch. And, the battery life is fairly good. It's not like, say the HTC Evo, whose battery depletes easily. I also love how it's easier to find different mediums to charge the iPhone too (any model), such as with the iDock, the alarm/music player system, etc. One main flaw I see in the iPhone, in general, is the lack of a GPS app that's automatically included (and Google Maps navigation doesn't count--even with Siri). Again with the HTC Evo, navigation is already installed onto the phone. In addition, I hate how the iPhone doesn't have T9 or the option to have the words pop up so you can pick which is the right word. For example, if I want to text "do" it will pop up "do," "so," etc. so I can pick which word I actually want, instead of autocorrecting me. Overall, the iPhone 5 is great if you're mainly using it for games, social media and (kind of) for the camera.

The Samsung Galaxy SIV

I've never been very fond of Samsung phones--since I've been an iPhone user my whole life, but this one totally changed my mind! I love the new air gesture feature where you can just hover your hand above the phone to answer a call, instead of swiping it. This is extremely helpful since my hands are always dirty from doing something! Less germs, yay! You can take pictures from the front and back and edit them right away. You can have a back-up battery and there's also an SD card slot. This is a total advantage here since the iPhone 5 doesn't have any of the two I mentioned. Neither does the HTC One. I believe it still has navigation included already and the option to click your phone to another and see what's on another person's phone. Don't quote me on that though! A downside to this phone is that it's a little hard to get used to and learn how to use the new features. It might take a little time. But, hey, those who are patient reap in the rewards!

The HTC One

One thing I want to point out is the awesome sound system! Boom, boom, boom! I love how the speakers are actually on the front of the phone. This is great for listening to music in your room or playing music for other people--especially if you're like me and you had to play a song from your phone to a whole warehouse of people. This phone is made of aluminum, so it might seem a little too cheap feeling, but I think it's okay. It comes with the Facebook home feature, if you're into that, and BlinkFeed, which you can't turn off. There's an internal GPS system, which is always convenient, compared to the iPhone's Google Maps navigation. The camera is fairly decent. I'm picky about the cameras, so I wont' say anymore. That's for you to decide. Again, don't quote me on this, but in the past from using HTC phones there was the T9 option and the "choose the word" option, which I absolutely love, so I'm sure it's also included in this phone.

And the winner goes to...

The Samsung GS4!!!! I chose this one because it performs the same tasks and has similar features as the iPhone 5 and it has internal navigation and the "no touch" option. My second choice would be the iPhone 5 though, and then the HTC One. I hope you all found this post to be helpful!

Vampire Diaries: Stefan VS Damon

Who would you choose if you were Elena: Stefan or Damon?

If you asked me back then when Vampire Diaries first came out,
I'd say Stefan--no matter what!

Today, I still say Stefan!

I think that Elena will always love Stefan and will eventually go back to him whether she is sired to Damon or not. I don't know for sure; it's just a thought.

Some factors that contribute to Elena's changed feelings are:

1) separation from Stefan around season 2 when he left Elena
(Damon was around a lot)

2) Damon's features such as looking like a badass with his leather jacket,
piercing blue eyes, and tough attitude

3) Elena is sired to Damon

4) perhaps Nina & Ian dating in real life is a cause

and the list could go on and on!

All I'm saying is that I will forever be a Stelena / Stefan & Elena fan! I think Damon definitely has the looks and personality, but...Stefan has always been in my heart. Maybe, it's because Stefan kind of reminds me of Edward and his character...from the book--not the movie! It's like this, Stefan is Edward and Jacob is Damon...but not really. I would choose Edward over Jacob anyday even with the movies being out and Jacob's nice body!

I love both of the characters though. It's a tough decision!

REVIEW - NEW Simple Eye Makeup Remover Pads

[image source: http://www.simpleskincare.com]

Simple has come up with a new makeup remover pad just for the eyes!

Now, these aren't like the usual ones that sting your eyes,

NOR are they the ones that are oily.

They are just right...like the porridge in Little Red Ridinghood!

PROS:

great for sensitive eyes

no sting after usage

travel-size

removes waterproof mascara

fragrance free

CONS:

can be a little rough (I'd prefer using the regular makeup wipes)

That's my take on them. Have you tried them yet?

Comment below and tell me your thoughts on these!

eBates Pays YOU to shop online!!!!

Have you ever heard of eBates? It's a website that pays you a certain percentage back on all your purchases online! If you are like me and constantly are online shopping, then this is for you! You can get sometimes 2.0% or more cash back on select store sites such as American Eagle, Aerie, Victorias Secret, HSN.com, and multiple of other stores! Don't worry, this isn't SPAM nor is it FAKE! It's very safe. I've already accumulated up to $20 on eBates. Once you accumulate a certain amount of money, then eBates will send you a check directly to you, or I believe you can get a direct deposit. Also, eBates has various coupon codes that you can use online! 

Here is the link in case you're interested: 

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=U%2BqoEAgeM1lM8RtNhRK9Zg%3D%3D

And, if you keep referring friends you can get more money back as well!

Go try it out if you haven't already and let me know what you think!

POWERROCKS Super Magicstick Review (a portable iPhone charger)

I just got my order not too long ago from a website called Opensky. Opensky is a website where you can find trendy things that celebrities and professionals recommend and at a fraction of the price! For example, this POWERROCKS Super Magicstick retails for $50, but I got it for about $22.50 each after my free in-store credit (and shipping is free). I bought two of these, one in blue and the other in purple. 

Now, what does this exactly do? If you own a smartphone such as the iPhone 4/4S, you can charge your phone with this magicstick. You simply insert the USB/charger into your iPhone and the other end into the magicstick. Then, your iPhone starts charging! How cool is that?!

BUT, there is a catch. This precious stick doesn't last forever :(

It can charge your smartphone up to TWO times only!

I tried it for the first time today and it works pretty good. I estimate that it takes up to an hour to two hours to fully charge a smartphone. This magicstick will turn red when it's close to or is running out of charging power. You can see the light when you click on the button on the side of the magicstick. It's very easy and convenient to use. I just wish that this baby was able to be charged too...and lasted forever!!!!

By the way, if you're interested in purchasing the

POWERROCKS Super Magicstick click on the link below:

https://opensky.com/zanelamprey/product/magicstick-by-powerocks

Unfortunately, it's not on sale anymore for the price I got it for. It's now $40, but you can easily get this on Amazon.com for a cheaper price!

Also, if you'd be interested, you can join Opensky! It's absolutely free! You can earn up to $15-$20 in credit right away and you're always receiving more credit as you rank up. You can rank up with points by simply "loving" a product that's on the site or commenting on a product. I ranked up three levels, which is the middle level of being an Opensky member, within two days by doing the things I stated above. And, of course, you can rank up by inviting your friends...even on Facebook.

Here is the link: http://osky.co/TYMGtR

Hope everyone enjoyed my review on this iPhone portable charger!

Have a good day/night :)

LORAC Giveaway + Top 10 Beauty Products Under $20

In my last YT video, I promised that I was going to do a video on holiday gifts to give to someone, but after filming it today I realized that my lighting sucks! My face kept turning orange and there were too many kids to film, so I've decided to quickly put together a text-only video, on my top ten beauty products under $20 for her, and this blog post! Details on the giveaway are down below! Good luck!

1. Fragrance: Victoria's Secret Forbidden Love Spell - $12

2. Travalo - $12.50 at Kohls

3. Contact Lens Case + Holder - was $12.99 now $5-$10 at Shopko

4. SIMPLE Makeup Cleansing Wipes

5. Hair: Garnier Nutritioniste Sleek & Shine Gift Set - $10 at Wal-Mart

6. Maybelline Gift Set - $10 at Wal-Mart

7. Cynthia Crowley YBF Eyebrow Pencil in Universal Taupe

$12 each or $20 on HSN.com

8. Tarte Blush&Bronzer Duo at Sephora or Ulta

9. Wal-Mart Make-up Brush Sets - $15-$30

10. Lorac Sweet Luxuries Palette $12 at Ulta ($79 value)

Giveaway details: One of my lucky subscribers on YT can win a Lorac Sweet Luxuries Palette! I believe this is sold out, so here's your chance to win this baby!

Rules are simple:

1. Must be subscribed to my YT channel - cpickl3

2. Like & Favorite the video titled 

"Top 10 Beauty Products Under $20 for Her"

3. Comment on the YT as many times as you want until Wed., Dec. 27th, 12am.

NOTE: When I announce the winners, they are allowed only three days to claim their prize otherwise I'm redrawing!

BONUS Giveaway: Win my Love Culture sweater from a past blog post!

Remember this? Here's your chance to win it!

Details: In order to win this Love Culture sweater, you must be subscribed to my blog, which is obviously this one since I'm posting on it, and comment once on this post about your top beauty product under $20. This will also run until Wed., Dec. 27th, 12am. 

Bonus entries for this giveaway: follow me on Twitter and Instagram for two extra entries.

Twitter: CornPickl3

Instagram: cpickl3

Easy enough to understand? Great! Good luck everyone! Hope you enjoyed this post!

My favorite Thai dish: Pad Kee Mao & where to get the BEST

@ Thai Lotus in Sheboygan, WI

This was by far the best that I've tried, which is including presentation, flavor, taste, and spice. Most of the time that I've ordered this in the past it's never been spicy like I asked for or else it tastes bitter. This was my first time ordering pad kee mao from this place too so I'm pretty satisfied with it. If you don't know what pad kee mao is it's just a thick-noodle dish with onions, broccoli (rarely), beans, bell peppers, mushrooms, and black pepper. It's amazing and I love it!!!! I mainly get this dish only for the noodles and seasoning. All else I usually don't eat.

@ Thai Cafe in Sheboygan, WI

This would be the perfect picture of how I explained how pad kee mao usually looks like. This is my second favorite or probably my favorite place to go more in general and for pad kee mao than at Thai Lotus. Sometimes this restaurant can make the pad kee mao a little bitter and not spicy enough but overall with service and taste I love this restaurant the most!

Here's another picture of the pad kee mao (right) to go and the other dish (left) is called the Sexy Salad, which is very delicious! Words cannot describe how amazingly good this salad is. It consists of cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, your choice of meat (chicken is best) and a special sauce that taste kind of like ranch with a special something. This is also from Thai Cafe.

I forgot what this Restaurant is called but I think it's something like Tim Tum Thai in Chicago, IL. This place has great food, but I wouldn't recommend their spring rolls. Those were disgusting, but all else is very delicious. I love their pad kee mao. It was good but not the best.

Here's another Chicago, IL restaurant that served pad kee mao. It's a Thai restaurant and I also forgot the name but it's just a few restaurants away from this Japanese restaurant called Gyu-Kaku, I believe. 

Anyway, about the dish I thought it was alright. I have this place rated last place just because it wasn't the best pad kee mao I've tasted. The bean sprouts were kind of unnecessary. But, I was desperate for pad kee mao and they were serving it. OK-ay, but not the best, either. Also, don't order the pad thai. I think I remember it looking yellowish and it just wasn't good.

As  you can see I am pad kee mao obsessed  I can't go to a Thai restaurant without eating it. I used to like pad thai, which has longer thinner noodles with a sweeter taste, but now I prefer spicier food. So, next time you visit a Thai restaurant I recommend PAD KEE MAO.