If people don't like your humor, they need to move themselves to another channel. Don't change. A little shade, a little self-depracting humor, a little reality check...all good. Stay the course Vivian. It's why 99.9% tune in.
@@vlogsymaswanda Her behavior is ~not~ what keeps one from heaven; it is whether one accepts Christ as their personal Lord & Savior - John 3:3, 6. Jesus told the criminal on the cross, "today, you will be with me in paradise, because he recognized who Jesus was/is and Who is to come.
@@donnabacon4681 God protect me from those who have God in their words all the time! If they sit to review their life for a while, they end up in the pits of hell extending their hands for one of those that they point at, to save them. Ball of degenerated hypocrites!
I was introduced to Nutella when I was a nanny in Puerto Rico from 1987-1991. I get it to make s'more with the marshmallow fluff and some Nutella on graham crackers. Just spread the marshmallow fluff on one and the other one the Nutella and then make it into a sandwich and you got a sweet snack. You don't have to microwave it to make a s'more snack.
I know this is a compilation video, but you absolutely want toilet paper to break up fast. If it's not breaking up, it's clogging stuff. Which is why those wipes some people use now are such a pain for plumbers and people who handle the whole waste infrastructure system for cities. They don't break down well and can create massive clogs.
As a 70 yr old, I can tell you, I've used/tried a lot of sanitary pads - "Always" brand ALWAYS LOSES!!!!! Leak City!!! As for the Wal-Mart face cleansers and moisturizing lotions - they can't be beat for the price - they are fantastic!
@@woodslisa4529 OY, yes, you are correct, but Always pads are made for both stages of life separately and differently and they always fail no matter which stage they are used for as evidenced in Vivian's demo.
ALWAYS made its name because they were literally the first to have a top layer, think a soft plastic canvas craft type layer, that kept the hairs from getting stuck in the blood & mess that was always on the surface. Plus they were the geniuses behind the wings to keep them in place & panties free of leaks there. While not meant for full blown urine incontinence, they catch the sneeze leaks fine, just not a full blown accident-I wanted to know while extremely drunk one time. Not EVERYTHING but it might save the clothes while you make a mad dash. My experience. I preferred ALWAYS brand over the others when I was having hemorrhaging issues before my hysterectomy.
Hey I just found your channel this morning and it's 9:00 at night now so lam hooked lol I live in North Carolina I have 3 dollar tree by me and go at least 3 times a week. The B.pure line is my favorite my husband any complains when I shop there because of the savings! You made a new fan today thank you! Keep on keeping ❤
CVS and TARGET has some great knock offs also.. probably not as cheap as Walmart, but sometimes I think the quality makes up for it. Kind of a good happy medium. Love your joy you always bring.. Going through a lot of stuff.. it's nice to know I can count on your videos to bring me a smile and quite often a laugh. Blessings to you and yours.
🙋♀I have never tried Nutella. I know the test but Dawn is my go to for so many things. It's a maybe that I will change. Blossom now that's a killer I never would have known it. I can't tell you enough how much I love almost an hour of Vivian Tries and BTW you look amazing today. I never get tired of Vivian and her heads. Love you girl. 🤩
Alright now, two comment ETA’s day. If it’s doomsday why the hell aren’t there 4 boxes of thin mints in your freezer?! I absolutely have 4 boxes of thin mints in my freezer. Not normal? Mind ya business dammit. You know that you live out in the BFE country when cows are your only neighbors when you can only use one brand of toilet paper or… no. Run. It’s over. Especially in the winter 💩👀😖😂
I accidentally found your video while searching for something else, and boy am I glad I did. Your knock off comparisons are addictive. I couldn’t stop watching them. I was raised poor and I still live and think like I’m poor. Why throw away your hard earned money right? Thanks so much for your entertaining videos. I subscribed right away and look forward to all the next ones.
I discovered your channel when I was very, very sick and in a lot of pain. Your quick sense of humor helped me to keep my mind off how miserable I was feeling, so I binge watched your videos for two days. That was about a year ago, but every time I hear the theme music you use in between products, it gives me a really happy, warm feeling, remembering what a comfort your videos were at that time. I still listen to your videos and though I don't normally laugh easily at videos, YOU always manage to make me laugh!
I feel the same way. If the "Karen's" think they can do better then go ahead and start your own channel. This is Vivian's channel and and she does things her way. If it doesn't meet their approval then go look elsewhere. Vivian is not here to please everyone.
I have always bought Dawn simply because I remember being a little kid when the Valdez oil spill it and Dawn donated their product to save animals. That stuck with me. Also, it was a really good PR move for them.
Only Vivian could clean her palate with wine 😂 Love these videos and when she says run (not walk) to get some. I usually do. Thanks for trying all these things for us Vivian. You rock. Please listen to this complete stranger on the internet and stop listening to complete strangers on the internet when they knock you. You’re doing a great job. 🎉
Palm oil makes the nut butter smooth, but it's an ingredient bad for environmental reasons, not good for your health and ultimately an unnecessary ingredient. Go with the straight 100% almonds varieties. Connossieur = an expert, a person knowledgeable about something 😊 (By the way, I burst out laughing at your rant early on. You're a riot 😄🤗😂👍🏾)
Another tip for any nut butters that separate (PB, almond butter...even Nutella) is to just store it upside down and every time u put it back (or every few days or so often u notice it in your pantry) just give it a flip. The rotation keeps the oils trying to to reach the surface again thereby mixing them together in the interim.
The companies order the product from the same factory and the factory fills the first order, then change the packaging to the next order...you are right Vivian, the product is the same damn thing....
Girl you are hilarious and honest with your reviews. In todays economy EVERY penny saved is good! Please continue with your sarcastic and awesome humor and wipe your Nargas with the nasty comments! Looking forward to the next video!
Viv, I have an insider tip for you. I found this out when I worked for Bath and Body and also selling Avon. You can use hair conditioner as shaving cream. You could also cut it with a little water if it's a little to thick. Love ya 😘
I've been using conditioner to shave with since I started shaving. You only need a tiny bit and it works great if all else fails my backup is Pantene shampoo it's so silky smooth and it's moisturizing and works perfectly. Cause you know you always rum out of Conditioner before you run out of shampoo
Can I just say how entertaining your videos are? Not only am I learning about different products, save money and see the differences when you compare them, but it’s also been so fun to watch. I love your humor! 🤣
I really like the Aldi coffee drink!! The flavor is just there, you actually taste coffee, not just flavored syrup. Also, Starbucks is a very unethical company. They pay their coffee bean pickers 13 cents a day. My cousin was adopted from Guatemala and his birth mom was a bean picker for Starbucks, and that was her pay. Hence, my cousin being put up for adoption because she couldn't earn enough money to raise him.
Oh Vivian!!! Spilling that wine-almost, then showing the slo mo 🤣🤣😂😂 I’m still laughing oh my gosh!!! You are so freaking funny!!!…. I do miss more of your laughing, tho, it seems like you edited your laughing and cracking up out.🤔That’s the biggest reason I watch you!!! It is because you make me laugh so much while teaching me. And keeping it REAL!!!🎊Please keep laughing!!. 😂 Ignore the shit talkers.. Love love you!!🥰 KTK
I was treated very badly in a Starbucks that just opened in our city. I am a 69 year old disabled woman. After waiting 20 minutes in line she turned and walked away from me! I had to call her back to order. AND she was very condescending! Thank you Vivian for your report!
Stand up. For yourself. Don't let her get away with it! Tell the manager. If she's the manager, tell the district supervisor, if there is still no action, speak with the state supervisor. Please be sure to inform each that you have time, date, name and ,you will take the whole problem public with letters to company president., local paper, local news,(tv & radio). Is this over reaction? What is your self opinion, self worth???? Good luck ! Blessings!! Ps: I'm older than you and almost 50 years of "waitressing" under my apron...
@@deboranndeborann933 it was three years ago. I always go to my friend’s small shop but only went to Starbucks because my friend was closed. Haven’t gone back since.
That's terrible, not only disrespectful but wasting all your time! Not much respect given to people with disabilities and up there in age... they don't get it!! (I'm 65 also disabled w/crippling diseases) we know that respect... kindness... and compassion are usually taught in the home, may have been in this case but she didn't give it a 2nd thought 💭 I notice they're in their own world nowadays I'd like to knock on their heads, ask "is anybody home" ?! 🤯 It's actually sad to see PS I'm back bc I jumped to conclusions picturing a younger girl ? I hope U called about it ☎️ 📳📞 I'm Deborah Ann too🙃😊 take care ❣️
I'm so sorry that happened to you. I used to work for a Starbucks inside of a Target. Never have I turned anyone away. I even had a deaf customer she just wrote down what she wanted and even in the craziness during our busy lunch rush. I made sure she wasn't forgotten. I had 1 customer tell me she drove past 2 regular starbucks that was closer to her work just to come to our's because she thought we were nicer and even though we were almost always understaffed (2 people, if that with 20+ customers during lunch rush) we were still fast, accurate and efficient. I never even turned away and gave the crack addict the benefit of the doubt when she came in with an empty cup saying we messed up her order. I just Re made that order (that she never ordered from us. i know cuz i worked a double that day) Even though she was swearing and yelling at me on how much we suck. Despite her never ordering from us. Even after I gave her, her new drink she still kept yelling and screaming and insulting me. The store manager came over made her a SECOND drink and eventually just had to kick her out. Anyway point is, not every starbucks is the same when it comes to employees. I've honestly never had issues with friendliness in any starbucks i've personally been to. I've seen ignorant customers while ordering but not the staff. Only thing i've had issues is sometimes getting milk in my drink when i'm allergic to it. And they always apologize and are happy to remake it for me. With that said, they drilled into us that Starbucks has very high standards our District Manager always made sure everything was up to par and would even sit and watch us interact with customers about every couple of months to make absolute certain everything was done correctly (espeically customer service). So don't be afraid to speak up and make sure to get that persons name and report them because what they did and how they made you feel is not right. I have an older brother that is mentally disabled. And if anyone treated my brother that way, I'd be getting them fired. -big hugs- Not everyone out there is an A-hole.
You're hilarious ! I appreciate saving money for the same stuff. I am a senior citizen and the economy is kicking my butt. The dry shampoo.. before I turned grey, I used cocoa powder instead of baby powder, because I was a brunette. It makes your hair look great, and smells fantastic. I love how you cleanse your pallet with wine !
I'm surprised the name brand almond butter took the almond oil out and replaced it with the less expensive palm oil. Usually it's the knock off that pulls that crap to keep the price down.
Agreed. Palm oil is a cheap oil that manufacturers use in so many food products. And it's over 30% saturated fat. So, that's awesome. They screwed up by adding the oil. No reason to do so.
I’m sure the “official” reason it’s in there is to help keep the product from separating and turning into a brick, but they could’ve picked something a little more healthy and a lot more earth conscious.
For an all natural dry shampoo for brunettes, you can mix cornstarch with pure cocoa powder, not hot chocolate mix in a packet, but pure cocoa powder from the baking aisle, and apply with a large, fluffy blush brush. And bam! No white residue and your hair smells amazing.
Candy in a liquid form love it hahaha 😂 love you Vivian I don't even live in the USA and can't get this stuff. Just love watching you try stuff and your funny comments. You go girl ❤️
@@Geoplanetjane not the same company. Completely different. However, the two companies were originally owned by brothers. So they are "cousin" stores. Except now one of them is no longer family owned (trader joe's, I think?). But the cousin competition still exists between the two stores, somewhat. But they are not the same ownership at all.
As for toilet paper, according to their documentary, Costco built their entire brand on Kirkland toilet paper. They constantly test it for quality, even measuring its thickness with calipers! It is their all time biggest selling product. In the warehouse, the 36 pack is priced about $4 less than the Charmin; $18. vs $22. In our house, a roll lasts about a week/person for the Kirkland and days fewer on the Charmin.
Yes! I use those Glad force flex trash bags. They totally work to hold a lot more stuff. Plus so easy to close the top with the drawstring, which also helps when toting it to the dumpster. I agree with you, for most things why buy brand name. But this is one splurge that's worth the extra coin.
Vivian I just found you a couple weeks ago… I must say I KNOW why people stay here! You’re funny as hell and you are so pretty and REAL! I love this channel. And a big plus is it’s genuinely a service to all of us.
RE: PALM OIL... I recommend everyone to read up on it. It's not good for you. Where I live the food and snacks companies have replaced the PALM OIL with other healthier types of oil.
OMG Vivian you had me dying over here when you said: "How many yards Ma'am?" "Have you ever been to WALMART to buy yards of fabric that you are never gonna use." 🤣😂🤣😂 Yes!!! That's me!!! 🤪 I love your channel so much, this is one of my absolutely favorite videos of yours ever Vivian!!! 💗🙏🌺
I haven’t been able to find the scrub star in Dollar Tree, but Brillo has had these little square scrub daddy-like sponges, lately. I have scrub daddies because I like the smiley-it’s a stupid litte thing that makes me happy-but I love the brillo yellow sponges for my sinks.:3
Vivian don’t change. We (your crew) love you just the way you are. I always look forward to your video’s. To you and to anyone else reading this, have a great and magical day 😘😘😘
Starbucks tastes like burnt coffee to me, and I only drink dark coffees. Vivian makes me wish we had an Aldi here! I love Batiste...I have whiteish hair so I have no problem with the white sprays
I love your personality. Your laugh is contagious, but not like fungalitis lol I love that your reviews are real, relatable and funny too. Let the haters hate because so many of us know you are great.
I was taught more than 50 years ago to use hair conditioner to shave with. It softens the hair and moisturizes. So much cheaper than any shave cream and it works better in my opinion.
Through a family member no longer living I used to have access to lists of who made "dupes" and have been able to find some info by researching specific items. Obviously grocery stores, for example, don't actually make their own anything! In some cases there are companies making "private label" things for many stores; in others the name-brand company is actually the source. But I'm definitely into at least trying "dupes" as it can really add up to a huge savings over time. Currently I'm becoming a real fan of the Voletti's products at Dollar Tree and so far they've all been good. Not only that, but they're made in the U.S. and most seem more healthful - less sodium, etc. --great deals for $1.25!
I don’t know about the others, but the equate brand body wash is so similar because it is also manufactured by Olay! Generally speaking most “store brands” are made at the same facility or even same production lines as the name brand items.
Omg girl I just came across you and I just love you. You had me laughing from beginning to end. Your humor is awesome. Keep doing what ur doing. Id rather watch you for the real deal comparisons. You need to do infomercials for real.
I used to work at a Kraft facility and I can say without a doubt that Kraft products also get other brand labels on them. The line will stop for a change just to switch labels. I also worked at a big brand name appliance factory and the line would stop for just a few minutes so they could switch name plates to a store brand.
@@romyhols I'm not sure Kraft would appreciate my divulging that info but think about a morning beverage that is made one at a time. I worked there about 6 - 7 years ago. As far as appliances, I'm pretty sure everyone knows already, Whirlpool and Kenmore (Sears) refrigerators were the same. I would not be surprised if Frigidaire and Westinghouse do that too. They also made the window air conditioners but that plant closed and moved to Mexico I think. We all got laid off for a time then we got called back to work at the frig plant. That plant finally closed too. It hurt the area really bad. Whirlpool was a major employer and paid pretty good.😟 Keep in mind that was in the 80's when I worked there.
The WM Girl Scout cookie knock-offs are great. I was told by a plumber years ago to use the thinner TP like Scott (or the Walgreens version). The thicker brands will clog up the toliet.
A lot of times those products are the exact same thing packaged at the same plants. Product marketers have spent millions of dollars and many years training us to think that expensive is always better. Now this isn’t always the case with all products but for the most part the store versions are just as good as the more expensive brand.
You brighten our world. Your sence of humor is uplifting. I learn so much from you. You save me money and make me think out of the circle... I wish you and yours a very inexpensive Christmas.
Vivan, DON'T USE CHARMIN Toliet paper. I grew up in a household whose mom used only Charmin.& we always had pipe problems. When I grew up and got married..we were on a budget so I didn't Always use Charmin...BUT EVERY time I was nearing the end of the package of Charmin I Called a Plumber. When I married my second husband I was told by several plumbers That DONT use Charmin or Marina toliet paper ( same maker), because they WILL cause plumbing problems.Today I use the same one from Walmart and if there's a shortage in Walmart I will buy member's mark brand or another one from Sam's Club. Thanks for ALL your Advice and hard work to help us. Kris
Vivian, I LOVE your videos!!! You tell it like it is and if others don't want to listen to you then it is on them. Thank you for your honest and tips!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Believe it or not but sometimes the name brand companies. They will sell their products to other markets so that way they could sell the item cheaper. My aunt used to work for a jelly Factory and they would sell their product to another company where they would put their own label on it and sell it for whatever price they wanted to. All I'm saying is don't be surprised if you can find the exact same thing only at a cheaper price by a knock off brand.
You should’ve sprayed “Pam” in the water and then dripped the Dawn in the water…The grease will shoot to the side of the bowl, it’s like a magic trick!! Try it Miss Vivian, try it😂
I just use men's shaving cream! 🤣 Good old Barbasol! It's so much cheaper than ladies shaving cream. I just get the aloe vera one and it smells pretty nice.
Wow Viv, you’re on a roll today; your best video ever! Keep the wine coming! Starbucks is so overrated, I’m sorry but the US is not famous for their coffee. You know Aldi has nespresso-look alike cups, they are superb! Love from Amsterdam 😘
I did my own taste comparison on the caramel/coconut cookies on the knockoffs from Dollar General and Girls Scouts. Results, exactly same amount of cookies, same taste, same size, different prices. Plus, the knockoffs, you can get all year for less money. Another great knockoffs, is the Target brand trash bags. Perform just as well, cost less, and sometimes get a small discount through the Target circle.
Vivian pretends she is drinking wine, while she is not. Good for her! It is just for the show. Love the way she presents the products! Good sense of humor for the video.
I’ve never had Nutella. I’ve noticed the knock off caramel coconut cookies and Girl Scout cookies use different style of chocolates. One was milk chocolate the other dark. That’s from what I remember I could be wrong. I get Keebler elves one or the off brand from Safeway. Love those cookies
🙋🏽♀️ I have NEVER had Nutella!! I’m not the type to buy expensive things just to try and not like it. 🤷🏻♀️ I may reach out to my friends now and ask to try theirs IF they have some. That a good idea? 🤔
Those scrub daddy knock offs are the bees knees! As a coffee addicted person I agree with you, Starbucks is NOT all that IMO, I will be a sucker for the Peppermint mocha during Christmas time though.
Please never change for the haters. You have plenty of ViviFans who love your humor.
If people don't like your humor, they need to move themselves to another channel. Don't change. A little shade, a little self-depracting humor, a little reality check...all good. Stay the course Vivian. It's why 99.9% tune in.
Exactly she makes my day
@@vlogsymaswanda Her behavior is ~not~ what keeps one from heaven; it is whether one accepts Christ as their personal Lord & Savior - John 3:3, 6. Jesus told the criminal on the cross, "today, you will be with me in paradise, because he recognized who Jesus was/is and Who is to come.
Yep! No Karen’s allowed!!
@@donnabacon4681 blah blah blah
@@donnabacon4681 God protect me from those who have God in their words all the time! If they sit to review their life for a while, they end up in the pits of hell extending their hands for one of those that they point at, to save them. Ball of degenerated hypocrites!
When she rubbed her fingers together and then said ok go to bed, I lost it lmfao. I swear no one makes me laugh as hard as she does!!!
I was introduced to Nutella when I was a nanny in Puerto Rico from 1987-1991. I get it to make s'more with
the marshmallow fluff and some Nutella on graham crackers. Just spread the marshmallow fluff on one and
the other one the Nutella and then make it into a sandwich and you got a sweet snack. You don't have to microwave
it to make a s'more snack.
That's a great idea! I don't always have the right chocolate but I usually have nutella!!!
But it's fun watching the marshmallows blow up and Shrink!
YUMMY! Thanks!
I know this is a compilation video, but you absolutely want toilet paper to break up fast. If it's not breaking up, it's clogging stuff. Which is why those wipes some people use now are such a pain for plumbers and people who handle the whole waste infrastructure system for cities. They don't break down well and can create massive clogs.
Even if it says “flushable “…..don’t.
Thanks Vivian!!! I had no idea there was colored dry shampoo. I’m a brunette and rarely use dry shampoo because of the white residue.
As a 70 yr old, I can tell you, I've used/tried a lot of sanitary pads - "Always" brand ALWAYS LOSES!!!!! Leak City!!! As for the Wal-Mart face cleansers and moisturizing lotions - they can't be beat for the price - they are fantastic!
they aren't made for incontinence that is a different product and sanitary pads are only good for what they are designed for
@@woodslisa4529 OY, yes, you are correct, but Always pads are made for both stages of life separately and differently and they always fail no matter which stage they are used for as evidenced in Vivian's demo.
ALWAYS made its name because they were literally the first to have a top layer, think a soft plastic canvas craft type layer, that kept the hairs from getting stuck in the blood & mess that was always on the surface. Plus they were the geniuses behind the wings to keep them in place & panties free of leaks there. While not meant for full blown urine incontinence, they catch the sneeze leaks fine, just not a full blown accident-I wanted to know while extremely drunk one time. Not EVERYTHING but it might save the clothes while you make a mad dash. My experience. I preferred ALWAYS brand over the others when I was having hemorrhaging issues before my hysterectomy.
@@woodslisa4529 she didn’t say anything about incontinence?
@@woodslisa4529 Actually, sanitary pantyliners such as Vivian demonstrated with work just fine for minor incontinence issues.
Ninja Viv for the WIN! Way to save your glass!
Hey I just found your channel this morning and it's 9:00 at night now so lam hooked lol I live in North Carolina I have 3 dollar tree by me and go at least 3 times a week. The B.pure line is my favorite my husband any complains when I shop there because of the savings! You made a new fan today thank you! Keep on keeping ❤
😊 welcome!
CVS and TARGET has some great knock offs also.. probably not as cheap as Walmart, but sometimes I think the quality makes up for it. Kind of a good happy medium. Love your joy you always bring.. Going through a lot of stuff.. it's nice to know I can count on your videos to bring me a smile and quite often a laugh. Blessings to you and yours.
Hey....this video just came up on my feed and I LOVE your style G! I definitely subscribed!
Do they got penguins in the gulf hahahaha you crack me up 😂
We used glad force flex because my son takes out the trash and he tends to pack it down and rips other trash bags.
New to your channel and you keep me in stiches! Thanks for all the good info too!
❤️ glad I found you the other day. Love your Vivian heads a lot. Love you don't nag for subscribers and (worse) Patreons! OMW to subscribe now!! 👌🏻
We use the Glad stretch because they don’t tear
🙋♀I have never tried Nutella. I know the test but Dawn is my go to for so many things. It's a
maybe that I will change. Blossom now that's a killer I never would have known it. I can't tell
you enough how much I love almost an hour of Vivian Tries and BTW you look amazing today.
I never get tired of Vivian and her heads. Love you girl. 🤩
I've never tried Nutella either! We seem to be a rare breed 😂
@@crossplainschic Must be. 🤣
Alright now, two comment ETA’s day. If it’s doomsday why the hell aren’t there 4 boxes of thin mints in your freezer?!
I absolutely have 4 boxes of thin mints in my freezer. Not normal? Mind ya business dammit.
You know that you live out in the BFE country when cows are your only neighbors when you can only use one brand of toilet paper or… no. Run. It’s over. Especially in the winter 💩👀😖😂
Sugar coffee drinks are milkshakes with coffee added. A treat or a snack, not an everyday drink
Most, non-name brand doesn't work as well as the brand name. And you end up using more non-name brands Thanks for posting the video.
But does the ALDI knock off of Dawn kill fleas when giving your dog a bath like Dawn does? Lol
I accidentally found your video while searching for something else, and boy am I glad I did. Your knock off comparisons are addictive. I couldn’t stop watching them. I was raised poor and I still live and think like I’m poor. Why throw away your hard earned money right? Thanks so much for your entertaining videos. I subscribed right away and look forward to all the next ones.
Same here. You took the words right out of my mouth. Found her accidently, subscribed after watching one video. Now addicted lol
Who else is binge watching Vivian Tries in 2/28/24🎉❤🎉
Love you girl
🙌🏻😘
I discovered your channel when I was very, very sick and in a lot of pain. Your quick sense of humor helped me to keep my mind off how miserable I was feeling, so I binge watched your videos for two days. That was about a year ago, but every time I hear the theme music you use in between products, it gives me a really happy, warm feeling, remembering what a comfort your videos were at that time. I still listen to your videos and though I don't normally laugh easily at videos, YOU always manage to make me laugh!
♥️
She's awesome 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Me too 🥺
I hate people that hate on you….. this is what you do and you make me and a lot of people laugh and happy.
👍🏿AGREE!!
I feel the same way. If the "Karen's" think they can do better then go ahead and start your own channel. This is Vivian's channel and and she does things her way. If it doesn't meet their approval then go look elsewhere. Vivian is not here to please everyone.
Same opinion here!! Love Vivian! ❤️
The more honest you are the more that the fools hate you......Mundus Decipi Vult (Latin phrase which means " The World WANTS to be deceived!")
Vivian, listen to Kim !!!
I have always bought Dawn simply because I remember being a little kid when the Valdez oil spill it and Dawn donated their product to save animals. That stuck with me. Also, it was a really good PR move for them.
Only Vivian could clean her palate with wine 😂 Love these videos and when she says run (not walk) to get some. I usually do. Thanks for trying all these things for us Vivian. You rock. Please listen to this complete stranger on the internet and stop listening to complete strangers on the internet when they knock you. You’re doing a great job. 🎉
Don’t let anyone tell ya different, I think these videos and testing the products you do are AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks
Palm oil is a no no
Palm oil makes the nut butter smooth, but it's an ingredient bad for environmental reasons, not good for your health and ultimately an unnecessary ingredient. Go with the straight 100% almonds varieties.
Connossieur = an expert, a person knowledgeable about something 😊
(By the way, I burst out laughing at your rant early on. You're a riot 😄🤗😂👍🏾)
Another tip for any nut butters that separate (PB, almond butter...even Nutella) is to just store it upside down and every time u put it back (or every few days or so often u notice it in your pantry) just give it a flip. The rotation keeps the oils trying to to reach the surface again thereby mixing them together in the interim.
Why have I never thought of that??
Genius! Make sure lid is on good though.
Great idea!
The companies order the product from the same factory and the factory fills the first order, then change the packaging to the next order...you are right Vivian, the product is the same damn thing....
Ok, Vivian takes us all on a cruise to the gulf to clean baby ducks! Who's in?! One two three go!! 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️
Time to start packing! 😆 🥳🚢
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@@leenone8456 I’m in!!!🐥🦆
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Girl you are hilarious and honest with your reviews. In todays economy EVERY penny saved is good! Please continue with your sarcastic and awesome humor and wipe your Nargas with the nasty comments! Looking forward to the next video!
"Vivian, you're drunk" LMAO You crack me up. I love watching your videos. (Palm Oil is a bad oil. No good. The Amazon one all the way.)
some places that harvest palm oil use and abuse monkeys to harvest it for them, not a nice thing
Viv, I have an insider tip for you. I found this out when I worked for Bath and Body and also selling Avon. You can use hair conditioner as shaving cream. You could also cut it with a little water if it's a little to thick. Love ya 😘
I've been using conditioner to shave with since I started shaving. You only need a tiny bit and it works great if all else fails my backup is Pantene shampoo it's so silky smooth and it's moisturizing and works perfectly. Cause you know you always rum out of Conditioner before you run out of shampoo
I have always used hair conditioner for shaving.
I do that when I run out of shaving cream
@@basegoddesss516 I always, always run out of shampoo before conditioner.
Cosmo magazine taught me that back in the 90s.
Can I just say how entertaining your videos are? Not only am I learning about different products, save money and see the differences when you compare them, but it’s also been so fun to watch. I love your humor! 🤣
I really like the Aldi coffee drink!! The flavor is just there, you actually taste coffee, not just flavored syrup. Also, Starbucks is a very unethical company. They pay their coffee bean pickers 13 cents a day. My cousin was adopted from Guatemala and his birth mom was a bean picker for Starbucks, and that was her pay. Hence, my cousin being put up for adoption because she couldn't earn enough money to raise him.
Wholie cannoli !!! 13 cents….🤬No more Starbucks for me!
That story needs to be shouted from rooftops for all to hear. I think the greed is sickening.
No to palm oil.
Oh Vivian!!! Spilling that wine-almost, then showing the slo mo 🤣🤣😂😂 I’m still laughing oh my gosh!!! You are so freaking funny!!!…. I do miss more of your laughing, tho, it seems like you edited your laughing and cracking up out.🤔That’s the biggest reason I watch you!!! It is because you make me laugh so much while teaching me. And keeping it REAL!!!🎊Please keep laughing!!. 😂
Ignore the shit talkers.. Love love you!!🥰 KTK
I was treated very badly in a Starbucks that just opened in our city. I am a 69 year old disabled woman. After waiting 20 minutes in line she turned and walked away from me! I had to call her back to order. AND she was very condescending! Thank you Vivian for your report!
Stand up. For yourself.
Don't let her get away with it!
Tell the manager. If she's the manager, tell the district supervisor, if there is still no action, speak with the state supervisor. Please be sure to inform each that you have time, date, name and
,you will take the whole problem public with letters to company president., local paper, local news,(tv & radio). Is this over reaction?
What is your self opinion, self worth???? Good luck ! Blessings!!
Ps: I'm older than you and almost 50 years of "waitressing" under my apron...
Thank you for giving advice and taking up for 1953lili when she posted her situation of getting discriminated against at Starbucks.
@@deboranndeborann933 it was three years ago. I always go to my friend’s small shop but only went to Starbucks because my friend was closed. Haven’t gone back since.
That's terrible, not only disrespectful but wasting all your time! Not much respect given to people with disabilities and up there in age... they don't get it!! (I'm 65 also disabled w/crippling diseases) we know that respect... kindness... and compassion are usually taught in the home, may have been in this case but she didn't give it a 2nd thought 💭 I notice they're in their own world nowadays I'd like to knock on their heads, ask "is anybody home" ?! 🤯 It's actually sad to see
PS I'm back bc I jumped to conclusions picturing a younger girl ? I hope U called about it ☎️ 📳📞 I'm Deborah Ann too🙃😊 take care ❣️
I'm so sorry that happened to you. I used to work for a Starbucks inside of a Target. Never have I turned anyone away. I even had a deaf customer she just wrote down what she wanted and even in the craziness during our busy lunch rush. I made sure she wasn't forgotten. I had 1 customer tell me she drove past 2 regular starbucks that was closer to her work just to come to our's because she thought we were nicer and even though we were almost always understaffed (2 people, if that with 20+ customers during lunch rush) we were still fast, accurate and efficient. I never even turned away and gave the crack addict the benefit of the doubt when she came in with an empty cup saying we messed up her order. I just Re made that order (that she never ordered from us. i know cuz i worked a double that day) Even though she was swearing and yelling at me on how much we suck. Despite her never ordering from us. Even after I gave her, her new drink she still kept yelling and screaming and insulting me. The store manager came over made her a SECOND drink and eventually just had to kick her out. Anyway point is, not every starbucks is the same when it comes to employees. I've honestly never had issues with friendliness in any starbucks i've personally been to. I've seen ignorant customers while ordering but not the staff. Only thing i've had issues is sometimes getting milk in my drink when i'm allergic to it. And they always apologize and are happy to remake it for me. With that said, they drilled into us that Starbucks has very high standards our District Manager always made sure everything was up to par and would even sit and watch us interact with customers about every couple of months to make absolute certain everything was done correctly (espeically customer service). So don't be afraid to speak up and make sure to get that persons name and report them because what they did and how they made you feel is not right. I have an older brother that is mentally disabled. And if anyone treated my brother that way, I'd be getting them fired. -big hugs- Not everyone out there is an A-hole.
You're hilarious !
I appreciate saving money for the same stuff.
I am a senior citizen and the economy is kicking my butt.
The dry shampoo.. before I turned grey, I used cocoa powder instead of baby powder, because I was a brunette. It makes your hair look great, and smells fantastic.
I love how you cleanse your pallet with wine !
I'm surprised the name brand almond butter took the almond oil out and replaced it with the less expensive palm oil. Usually it's the knock off that pulls that crap to keep the price down.
Don't know about almond oil, but palm oil is not healthy.
Agreed. Palm oil is a cheap oil that manufacturers use in so many food products. And it's over 30% saturated fat. So, that's awesome. They screwed up by adding the oil. No reason to do so.
Not to mention palm oil is responsible for 40% of deforestation. They cut/burn down forests for palms too supply the palm oil industry.
I’m sure the “official” reason it’s in there is to help keep the product from separating and turning into a brick, but they could’ve picked something a little more healthy and a lot more earth conscious.
Palm oil is better for humans than seed oils. Way healthier. Similar to coconut oil in health benefits.
Step away from the palm oil. Lol! Almond butter should be just almonds.
I’m 5 months late to watch this but watching Vivian is timeless. Love your videos.
Lol... I'm later than you, but I love her!! 😂😂
Even later
@@msaijay1153 lol. She’s timeless for sure!
For an all natural dry shampoo for brunettes, you can mix cornstarch with pure cocoa powder, not hot chocolate mix in a packet, but pure cocoa powder from the baking aisle, and apply with a large, fluffy blush brush. And bam! No white residue and your hair smells amazing.
I am not a Starbucks fan but my dog makes me go there to get her their dog treat.
Candy in a liquid form love it hahaha 😂 love you Vivian I don't even live in the USA and can't get this stuff. Just love watching you try stuff and your funny comments. You go girl ❤️
Same here! I’m from Australia 🇦🇺 it’s hit and miss with regards to what products we can get, but I love Vivian’s video regardless!!
Me too, I’m from Australia but I absolutely love Vivian and her sassy ways 😍😍 I just wish she I was able to buy her clothes 😩
Great video, always enjoy. Dietitian here, for almond butter go for the Amazon 100% almonds. Palm oil is a saturated fat so raises bad cholesterol.
ALDIs is owned by a German company same company that owns Trader Joe’s. The Germans love their coffee
Yes, I avoid products that use palm oil, it is not good for you at all.
@@Geoplanetjane not the same company. Completely different. However, the two companies were originally owned by brothers. So they are "cousin" stores. Except now one of them is no longer family owned (trader joe's, I think?).
But the cousin competition still exists between the two stores, somewhat. But they are not the same ownership at all.
As for toilet paper, according to their documentary, Costco built their entire brand on Kirkland toilet paper. They constantly test it for quality, even measuring its thickness with calipers! It is their all time biggest selling product. In the warehouse, the 36 pack is priced about $4 less than the Charmin; $18. vs $22. In our house, a roll lasts about a week/person for the Kirkland and days fewer on the Charmin.
OMG, you have me rolling, I truly enjoy your reviews and the fact that you rate items with Vivian heads is priceless! 😂😂😂
The holes on the Scrub Daddy actually have a purpose the “eye holes” are for doing your cutlery the “smile” is for the rims of your drinking glasses.😉
Thank you‼ ... I KNEW there was a purpose for that but couldn't figure it out🤣‼
I was a Girl Scout leader 6 years. Dollar General and Family Dollar both make the cookies. They’re the SAME!
Yes! I use those Glad force flex trash bags. They totally work to hold a lot more stuff. Plus so easy to close the top with the drawstring, which also helps when toting it to the dumpster. I agree with you, for most things why buy brand name. But this is one splurge that's worth the extra coin.
That wasn't a fair test because Glad actually makes plain trash bags like the Aldi trash bags. Force flex is specifically made to be stronger.
@@paris61795 i have the none scented flex bags and no scent leaks thru that I'm aware of. I really like glad.
Costco trash bags are just as good. Don’t remember the price but a box lady me 7 months
Vivian I just found you a couple weeks ago… I must say I KNOW why people stay here! You’re funny as hell and you are so pretty and REAL! I love this channel. And a big plus is it’s genuinely a service to all of us.
RE: PALM OIL... I recommend everyone to read up on it. It's not good for you. Where I live the food and snacks companies have replaced the PALM OIL with other healthier types of oil.
And we're killing the rainforest 💔
Palm oil is super high in saturated fat, which is very unhealthy.
"AVOCADO OIL"..... THE BEST, HEALTHIEST!!
And terrible for the environment.
All seed oils are terrible. Almond butter only should be made from almonds. 🤷🏻♀️
OMG Vivian you had me dying over here when you said: "How many yards Ma'am?" "Have you ever been to WALMART to buy yards of fabric that you are never gonna use." 🤣😂🤣😂 Yes!!! That's me!!! 🤪 I love your channel so much, this is one of my absolutely favorite videos of yours ever Vivian!!! 💗🙏🌺
Use old fabric to line shelves, you can always launder & use if the mood strikes - ha! Like that would happen around here.
Mrs Z
I haven’t been able to find the scrub star in Dollar Tree, but Brillo has had these little square scrub daddy-like sponges, lately. I have scrub daddies because I like the smiley-it’s a stupid litte thing that makes me happy-but I love the brillo yellow sponges for my sinks.:3
I completely agree with you on the SB hype. I never understood why drink 400 calories when you can eat them 😂
We just had a SB built in our small city. Drive thru. Boo hiss! Going to do-in the small cozy mom & pop coffee shops. I boycott!
Vivian don’t change. We (your crew) love you just the way you are. I always look forward to your video’s. To you and to anyone else reading this, have a great and magical day 😘😘😘
So sweet !!! Everyone loves you !!!!!
Dollar tree has a new knockoff scrub daddy from the Brillo brand thats a yellow square, I like it even better than their other version
Starbucks tastes like burnt coffee to me, and I only drink dark coffees. Vivian makes me wish we had an Aldi here! I love Batiste...I have whiteish hair so I have no problem with the white sprays
I’m hoping we get an Aldi’s in Colorado
I love your personality. Your laugh is contagious, but not like fungalitis lol
I love that your reviews are real, relatable and funny too. Let the haters hate because so many of us know you are great.
I was taught more than 50 years ago to use hair conditioner to shave with. It softens the hair and moisturizes. So much cheaper than any shave cream and it works better in my opinion.
Was looking to see if someone else would post this info! Way less expensive and you don't have to worry that the can will leave rust rings! TY!
I had a guy friend teach me that. He uses it to shave his face
I have used it for 50+ years because I am allergic to all kinds of shaving cream. Works great
Same
Me too... my legs are so soft, wish my hair was! 😤
I use the blue dawn soap as a stain and grease remover. It’s fantastic!
Me too! Best stain remover there is...especially on anything greasy including mayo!
Okay.... my husband is like WTH is so funny. I said "honey Vivian is killing it today!" He says "who." I had some explaining to do... LOL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haters mooove along!!! Vivian makes my day🤣 Vivian thank you for being you🥰
Finally! A nice long one! Loved it! The fake wine drinking was the best! Anyone else notice Vivian's wine level never went down? Nice one girl! 👏👏👏👏👏
She seemed tipsy to me
the waiter off to the side keeps refilling. LOL
You remind me of who I want to be but when I am I'm told to stop because I'm annoying. But girl you make my days better lol
Through a family member no longer living I used to have access to lists of who made "dupes" and have been able to find some info by researching specific items. Obviously grocery stores, for example, don't actually make their own anything! In some cases there are companies making "private label" things for many stores; in others the name-brand company is actually the source. But I'm definitely into at least trying "dupes" as it can really add up to a huge savings over time. Currently I'm becoming a real fan of the Voletti's products at Dollar Tree and so far they've all been good. Not only that, but they're made in the U.S. and most seem more healthful - less sodium, etc. --great deals for $1.25!
I don’t know about the others, but the equate brand body wash is so similar because it is also manufactured by Olay!
Generally speaking most “store brands” are made at the same facility or even same production lines as the name brand items.
Absolutely Walmart TP. Our Plumber told us the best toilet paper for the sewer
i’ve never been this early. after all this time i still get so excited for every upload 💕💕💕 you need a million subs already!!!
Omg girl I just came across you and I just love you. You had me laughing from beginning to end. Your humor is awesome. Keep doing what ur doing. Id rather watch you for the real deal comparisons. You need to do infomercials for real.
😁
I used to work at a Kraft facility and I can say without a doubt that Kraft products also get other brand labels on them. The line will stop for a change just to switch labels. I also worked at a big brand name appliance factory and the line would stop for just a few minutes so they could switch name plates to a store brand.
Please share the brand names, would love to know
@@romyhols I'm not sure Kraft would appreciate my divulging that info but think about a morning beverage that is made one at a time. I worked there about 6 - 7 years ago. As far as appliances, I'm pretty sure everyone knows already, Whirlpool and Kenmore (Sears) refrigerators were the same. I would not be surprised if Frigidaire and Westinghouse do that too. They also made the window air conditioners but that plant closed and moved to Mexico I think. We all got laid off for a time then we got called back to work at the frig plant. That plant finally closed too. It hurt the area really bad. Whirlpool was a major employer and paid pretty good.😟 Keep in mind that was in the 80's when I worked there.
@@rebelbecky276sad
The WM Girl Scout cookie knock-offs are great. I was told by a plumber years ago to use the thinner TP like Scott (or the Walgreens version). The thicker brands will clog up the toliet.
Wow. Good to know
A lot of times those products are the exact same thing packaged at the same plants. Product marketers have spent millions of dollars and many years training us to think that expensive is always better. Now this isn’t always the case with all products but for the most part the store versions are just as good as the more expensive brand.
I am with you, I have never bought a Starbucks coffee. Love watching your videos.
You brighten our world. Your sence of humor is uplifting. I learn so much from you. You save me money and make me think out of the circle... I wish you and yours a very inexpensive Christmas.
Best time of the week love you and your vids so much ❤
I always look forward to your videos, they are so much fun to watch!!! ☺❤
Vivan,
DON'T USE CHARMIN Toliet paper. I grew up in a household whose mom used only Charmin.& we always had pipe problems.
When I grew up and got married..we were on a budget so I didn't Always use Charmin...BUT EVERY time I was nearing the end of the package of Charmin I Called a Plumber.
When I married my second husband I was told by several plumbers That DONT use Charmin or Marina toliet paper ( same maker), because they WILL cause plumbing problems.Today I use the same one from Walmart and if there's a shortage in Walmart I will buy member's mark brand or another one from Sam's Club.
Thanks for ALL your Advice and hard work to help us.
Kris
Vivian, I LOVE your videos!!! You tell it like it is and if others don't want to listen to you then it is on them. Thank you for your honest and tips!! Keep up the great work!!!!
I love those knock off Girl Scout cookies. The caramel coconut is amazing
Believe it or not but sometimes the name brand companies. They will sell their products to other markets so that way they could sell the item cheaper. My aunt used to work for a jelly Factory and they would sell their product to another company where they would put their own label on it and sell it for whatever price they wanted to.
All I'm saying is don't be surprised if you can find the exact same thing only at a cheaper price by a knock off brand.
I think my favorite part was when you banged the forehead of the manequin head on the table to get the extra powder off of her ROFLMAO
You are on a roll today! I laughed at your first rant about what people say and I love the wine drinking. 😹
You should’ve sprayed “Pam” in the water and then dripped the Dawn in the water…The grease will shoot to the side of the bowl, it’s like a magic trick!! Try it Miss Vivian, try it😂
I just use men's shaving cream! 🤣 Good old Barbasol! It's so much cheaper than ladies shaving cream. I just get the aloe vera one and it smells pretty nice.
I just use hubby's. Doesn't cost me a cent.
Same
I just use soap.
I let the hair grow out! Saves on shave cream & razors! 💕💕💕
Wow Viv, you’re on a roll today; your best video ever! Keep the wine coming!
Starbucks is so overrated, I’m sorry but the US is not famous for their coffee.
You know Aldi has nespresso-look alike cups, they are superb!
Love from Amsterdam 😘
I did my own taste comparison on the caramel/coconut cookies on the knockoffs from Dollar General and Girls Scouts. Results, exactly same amount of cookies, same taste, same size, different prices. Plus, the knockoffs, you can get all year for less money. Another great knockoffs, is the Target brand trash bags. Perform just as well, cost less, and sometimes get a small discount through the Target circle.
This was the best use of an hour of my day!! God bless Vivian! 🤣❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Vivian pretends she is drinking wine, while she is not. Good for her! It is just for the show. Love the way she presents the products! Good sense of humor for the video.
I’ve never had Nutella. I’ve noticed the knock off caramel coconut cookies and Girl Scout cookies use different style of chocolates. One was milk chocolate the other dark. That’s from what I remember I could be wrong. I get Keebler elves one or the off brand from Safeway. Love those cookies
🙋🏽♀️ I have NEVER had Nutella!! I’m not the type to buy expensive things just to try and not like it. 🤷🏻♀️ I may reach out to my friends now and ask to try theirs IF they have some. That a good idea? 🤔
Those scrub daddy knock offs are the bees knees! As a coffee addicted person I agree with you, Starbucks is NOT all that IMO, I will be a sucker for the Peppermint mocha during Christmas time though.
I love watching you, 😊 I love most aldi knock-offs but I do have to have my glad trash bags
Palm oil is highly processed`skip it
I ALWAYS use drawstring garbage bags, and I love the force flex! But, they have them in generic at my grocery store (HEB)!
I’m giving Vivian a 10 for the save 🤣🍷 🎉🤪‼️
No wine should ever be wasted, she’s the real deal! 😜 😂