When I was pregnant, a friend of mine recommended StemCord to me. At that time, I did not know what StemCord was or what it did so my friend explained that StemCord has been around since 2003 and is the country’s pioneer cord blood service provider. I was intrigued …

When I was diagnosed as a diabetic, I knew I had to get serious about my health. I had some weight to lose, and it was time to finally crack down and do it. The thing about losing weight that is so frustrating to many people is when you hit …

I remember the days when I was in middle school, and the school would send home those lovely notices that someone at the school had lice and it was recommended that parents treat their children as a preventative measure, and then my mother, in a panic, would rush to …

One of my hobbies is making shower gels and soaps, bath salts, and other products for gifts. I am a confessed bathaholic, and not only buy everything new out there, but try to make it at home too.
One day I was reminded about a friend’s birthday that I …

I have combination skin that is dry in the winter and oily in summer. One winter when I was having a really bad bout of dry, itchy skin, I went looking for a creamy type of cleanser that would be gentle enough not to irritate the problem further. I normally …

I take chromium supplements to help control my blood sugar and glucose metabolism. I have been diabetic for several years, and find that this supplement does actually make a difference when taken regularly. I have tried various brands and forms of chromium, and most work well. I have used Now …

I needed to get a new scale after my last digital one died on me. I am not sure what happened but I knew I didn’t want another one like it because it just stopped working. I thought it was the batteries but I changed them and still no …

When my only pair of glasses broke, I needed a new pair quickly. My job requires attention to detail, so I had no choice but to find the fastest service I could. I always heard Lenscrafters was the best place to get eye ware, although I also heard they …

I went through a period, about two years ago, when I was getting recurring bladder infections that nothing seemed to get rid of. I was in and out of my doctor’s office about a dozen times within a six month time-frame and it was really getting to a ridiculous …

I love handmade soaps, and when I smelled this one in the store, I bought it right away. It was not very expensive, but I was told it was one of the best on the shelves. It is called “uber moist” soap, and I took it for its word, since …

I bought the Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo after my friend recommended it to me. She lives in New Jersey, and I went to sleepover at her house for awhile so we could hang out since she moved out there and I haven’t seen her in so long! And …

I have tried a lot of different toothpaste’s over the years, but finally I broke down and took my Dentist’s suggestion that I try Crest Pro Health toothpaste. I had seen the commercials for this toothpaste, but really believed that $4.99CDN was really steep for a 65ml tube of …

One of my favorite places to shop is Bath and Body Works. They have a fantastic variety of fragrances, with a standard line of high quality bath and skin treatment products available in all of the scents. They also have a semi-annual clearance sale—“ and this is where I …

One summer I was having a horrible problem with body acne. It had been kicked off by using a particularly greasy sun product, and I couldn’t seem to get it cleared up afterward. Although I take a nightly bath and often use mineral salts or bubble baths, nothing seemed to …

I have used Carmex lip balm in the past, but mostly for chapped lips. I tried this particular product for a cold sore. I was not wanting to spend a lot of money on a cold sore remedy, so I thought I would start out with something inexpensive and …

Due to its location and size Abrams Physical Fitness Center is considered by many to be the main gym on Fort Hood, but depending on what you are looking for it could be mainly the wrong place for you. The vast majority of the center is dedicated to the …

Attention: this review is about the periods and is meant for the girls only. Tracking your period is really important. I think every girl nowadays knows that. There are multiple reasons behind that, but I’m not gonna go into much details since I’m sure every woman already knows them. I’m …

My old scale gave out last month. Based partly on reviews I had read online, I ordered this scale from Amazon.com. It has lived up to its excellent reputation with consumers. First, the price was excellent considering the quality of the product.
It is sleekly designed …

I’ve become a connoisseur of kid’s toothpaste. My mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors that mainstream regular brands usually have, so I use children’s formulas, or some natural products which tend to have milder flavors. I have purchased Oral B’s Stages toothpaste many times before, but …

I have naturally curly African American hair that has a tendency to be extremely dry. I have tried various moisturizers, conditioners, and gels in the past hoping that they would help to combat the lack of moisture in my hair while also helping to enhance the natural texture …

I used to work for the Postal Service about ten years ago, and I would be the person that entered into the computer all the addresses written on the envelopes, so that the machine could properly sort the mail. I was typing upwards of 100 words per minute, and …

While most contact lens orders come with a free lens case with lids that screw on, I choose to purchase additional cases with snap lids. I have learned my lesson the hard way about the downsides of screw cap cases.
In all cases, while placing a lens in the …

When I recently ran out of my favorite honey flavored lip balm, I wanted something that satisfied my sweets craving as well as it did. When I was looking in the store, I came across the Aubrey Organics lip balms. I have used their products before and liked them, but …

I decided to try taking this homeopathic oral growth hormone when a friend reported amazing results from it. Having diabetes, fibromylagia and a malfunctioning thyroid, I often feel older than my years and indeed suffer symptoms that would suggest it at times.
This is a natural product, which is …

I’ve had a few failed self-tanning experiences over the years that I’m embarassed to admit didn’t go as planned. When I was in high school, I made the mistake of using my mother’s self-tanning lotion that she used, but she also worked at a tanning salon and was very …

Vagisil Feminine Wash is a feminine wash made by Vagisil. It cost me $5 when I bought it online. Thankfully, they gave me an extra because they had a promo back then, where customers will be given a bottle for free when they purchase it.
Vagisil Feminine …

Oral Hygiene is really important when it comes to my family and I. I always make my way to the dentist and sometimes I don’t have time to do so, So I had been looking for a few things I could use in my bathroom whenever I can’t even go. …

I was new to wearing contacts, and had started the trend in my second year of college. It really felt uncomfortable at first, wearing it on. I have adjusted to the comfort and convenience of wearing them thanks to a new form of contact solution.
Top Care …

When my dentist told me that I would be needing to irrigate the pockets where I had developing gum disease, I was a little intimidated by all the products out there. I ended up with a WaterPik device, which I had some difficulty with and returned but never bought another …

I paid about $15 for a 2 ounce bottle of this product. To be honest, at the time that I ordered this product I was a bit skeptical about whether or not it would work. I have recently jump started my new health and wellness regimen and …

I have mixed feelings about this product. On the one hand, it does do what it claims. With the hydrogen peroxide action, it debrides mouth sores, removes particles, kills germs and cleans the mouth. I have used it several times—“ when I purchased it, I did not know that …

This is the tooth paste that I use most often. I alternate the various types of toothpaste to get the best results, but this is the one I use most frequently.
There are 50ml tubes that I have or 75ml tubes. The tubes are of good solid quality, and are …

I have fought a battle with thinning hair for the last few years. No one is sure what the cause is, but it could be many—“ I am diabetic, have an underactive thyroid, fibromyalgia, and have dealt with a lot of stress. Add to the mix that I am over …

A few days back when I happened to accidentally hit my leg to a table, I hurt myself so badly that for a few moments I just couldn’t move my leg anywhere. The pain was so severe that I almost felt dizzy and giddy that I nearly had to …

I have finally found the perfect mint toothpaste for me. I don’t know why I never tried this one before—“ probably because of the word “mint” on the label. I actually do like the taste of mint, but I find that most adult toothpastes are too strong and …

I have been a big fan of Aura Cacia since the very first time I tried one of their products. I love their bath products, and I have used quite a few of them. When I tried a little sample pack of some bath salts in the “Heart Song” scent, …

I have been using sleep masks for years to block out light and help me to sleep better. I recently realized my older one was falling apart and it was time to replace it. I was looking through some Sonoma products, which I love, and found that they offered what …

This product saved my skin! A few years back, the skin on my chest became irritated. Small pinkish scaly blotches began appearing on it. Each day the pinkish spots would grow and grow until it covered a large portion of my chest. I became embarrassed that I rarely wore …

Most people who know me are aware that I do not like the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes on the market because they are too strong for my sensitive mouth. I normally use either children’s formulas, or natural products which have alternative flavors or whose favors tend to be …

had to add this machine to my weekly pampering session because it was too much of a temptation to pass up. With the built in infrared heat it was to irresistible. After a full day of standing on my feet they feel like a sack of heavy potatoes …

I am a 27 year old female, 5′ 8 1/2″, about 155 pounds. I am not overweight but I have gained about 30 pounds over the past 6 years or so, and I want to lose 10 or 15 of those pounds, and I especially want, at the …

I have used crystal deodorant sticks and liquids before and was never really impressed with them. When my partner brought home some of this Crystalux body powder, I did not expect to like it very much. There are some good points about the product. Assuming it works, it can …

Okay, so the reason I wanted to buy a supplement for hair was because my hair has always been a little unmanageable. I usually have to keep it shorter, shoulder length or so, and keep it layered, otherwise it kind of has a mind of its own and really …

The Fitness Plaza is, by far, the friendliest fitness club in the Allentown area. They offer a wide range of classes, such as Pilates, Yoga, Cardio-Box, Step, Boot Camp, and the list goes on. There is an indoor track, free weight area, cardio equipment, and several types of …

I am a mother of two rather rambunctious teenage boys who are always coming home from playing outside with their friends covered in scrapes of one variety or another. As such, I’ve become a sort of first aid expert, knowing what’s best for a particular situation and what not …

I use liquid soaps at the church office where I volunteer, and since I am the one there most of the time, I choose which soaps to bring in. When I was out with the flu for a couple of weeks, I came back to find that I had …

I know for a fact, that many people believe they will get HIV, if they have someone in the home with HIV. I want to make it perfectly clear to all, that this is not true. My adult son lives with my husband and myself, and we are perfectly …

I purchased Bio Oil after my first year of university. I had put on the dreaded Freshman Fifteen and had my appendix removed which left me with stretch marks on my calves and thighs and surgery scars. I was more self conscious than ever and I wanted them gone.
When …

I have been using tampons for over ten years and I have tried many different kinds. I stopped trying new brands when I found Tampax Pearl. I’ve uses the light, regular and super absorbency.
One of the most important things to note is they are comfortable! They are easy to …

For about the past three months, my husband tells me that every night he is woken by the sound of what he calls “chewing gravel” because I’ve started to grind my teeth obsessively while I’m sleeping. I’ve had bouts of this problem throughout my life, but it’s certainly never …