I was given the opportunity through a mystery shop company to go to a Pet Supermarket location and purchase a product - in this case, Friskies Beachside Crunch Party Mix, and return with my findings. Although I cannot give the details such as the location or personnel I interacted with, I will be reviewing the product and store in general.

For anybody who may be starting up in the Secret Shopper / Mystery Shopping business, or is interested in starting, the following is a similar format to the type of things you will have to pay attention to! If you're wondering "what is mystery shopping?" then, simply put, it is basically when you go into a retail store, restaurant, or even a place such as a theme park, and you gauge employee helpfulness and overall efficiency. There are a great deal of scams out there, and it is important to keep your wits about you to avoid losing your money. It is a good idea to research a company before starting into a MS company, working online can expose you to many more financial risks then a physical job could.

I went to the Pet Supermarket location for the first time and was rather surprised at how friendly the personnel were, being very quick to ask if I needed any assistance. The employee I spoke with was extremely kind and able to give me advice on what cat treats and cat food they would recommend. Going through the options they had, the employee picked some different options of cat treats and food and began going through the ingredients list, saying what would benefit my cat and what would not. They seemed very on top of cleaning the location, as I was unable to spot any papers or trash lying around.

The prices seemed slightly high, however, I do not think that they were very high compared to other locations. Cat treats ranged around $3 per container/bag, and the cat foods that were recommended were around $15 per bag.

Now, my cat actually has health problems so $15 a bag is just a drop in the bucket, seeing as we pay around $40 per bag currently. It would be nice to switch him off of the prescription cat food, but I would rather pay extra and know my cat is safe than try to save some money.

Overall, I would highly recommend going to a Pet Supermarket for any pet needs. The associates - at the location I went to at least, seemed extremely knowledgeable and passionate about animals, the location was extremely clean, and the visit in general made me want to go back to the location if I ever needed anything more.


 The Friskies Beachside Crunch Party Mix is a flavor explosion (okay, maybe not - I wouldn't know) of shrimp, crab, and tuna flavors made specifically for adult cats. At a price between $2 and $4 depending on the size of a packet, it's a quick and easy way to get cat treats for your furry friend.

However, I'm pretty sure this is exactly the same as the "big" bags of food that they sell for a few dollars more. Now, I'm pretty sure this is how all cat food companies put out their treats - simply putting their already made cat food into a smaller container and chopping the price a little.

But I digress, this bag of treats seems like a real hit with my giant beast of a cat. I haven't ever seen him deny these treats, so for a somewhat picky cat, it's really great not having to throw them away if he doesn't eat them. If you'd like to check out the ingredients list and see if this product is suitable for your little nuisance, check out the link above to go directly to the Friskies web page for this product!

A quick blurb here; I am just wanting to say how proud I am of all the brave individuals who were there at the Boston marathon bombing. I can not even imagine how frightening it must have been to have a happy event turn deadly so quickly. As a family member of Carlos Arredondo, the "Man with the cowboy hat," I have heard how scary everything was and I can only hope for full recoveries for all the injured.

May those that passed rest in peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness, light;

Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,

grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;

to be understood, as to understand;

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

I received the Old Spice Hawkridge products line about three months ago, and they have strongly kept their place in my bathroom scent routine to this day. Being only $4.00 at Walmart and Target, they make for an extremely great, long lasting scent. The body spray is extremely strong and should only be used with caution, but the body wash and deodorant are much calmer. There are multiple versions of the products, so make sure you check which one you get. Cheers!

Now, down to a little more detail.

The Hawkridge products line is a part of the brand new Old Spice wild scent collection, also featuring Wolfthorn and Foxcrest.


Body Wash:

Deodorant:
When your body flesh is covered in Hawkridge Body Spray, there is nothing for women to do but smell the tingly freedom song of a raptor lullaby and accept that science cannot explain the feeling in their hearts. For a scent experience as rich and complex as a gilded Rube Goldberg machine, try the Hawkridge collection in its entirety: Invisible Solid Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Deodorant, Body Wash, and Body Spray. 

Body Spray:
When your body flesh is covered in Hawkridge Deodorant, there is nothing for women to do but smell the tingly freedom song of a raptor lullaby and accept that science cannot explain the feeling in their hearts. For a scent experience as rich and complex as a gilded Rube Goldberg machine, try the Hawkridge collection in its entirety: Invisible Solid Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Deodorant, Body Wash, and Body Spray. 

• Leaves you smelling and feeling great all over
• For guys with swift minds
• Prepare to be kissed on the beak of man power
• Hawkridge effortlessly soars in the sky with confidence and sophistication.

The body wash is quite nice, but has the negative effect of being rather overpowering. A little dab is all you need to make your entire body, and bathroom, smell like you bathed in an entire bottle.

I've tried a variety of Axe, Dove, and Degree deodorants - but none of them have kept their place as long as the Old Spice deodorant has. After three months, the stick has surprisingly not run out quite yet. I suspect it will soon enough, but until then it's still going strong.

With the body spray, however, this product ends up being an emergency "make me smell different" spray only. One quick spray literally anywhere on your body will cause you to radiate Old Spice. If you've ever thought Axe spray can be overpowering, just try this one out for size!

The line of products is a really strong one, and to my surprise has not gotten old in any way. I would not recommend the body spray; however, the deodorant and body wash (when used in moderation) can make for an incredibly great bathroom line.