I bought a trial size of this product at Walmart. I have used the brand’s other fragrances in the past and generally was very satisfied. I have never owned a bottle of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, but I tried some on in the department store several times and …

After a somewhat questionable experience with another flower remedy that left me feeling as if perhaps the placebo effect was just as useful as anything that was sold in a bottle, I was talking to a friend about my experience. He was into flower essences himself, and started asking me …

Over the past five years, I’ve had a lot of ups and downs where my weight is concerned. I lost about 60 lbs a few years ago, and hit a plateau that had me very discouraged and, even after trying a few supplements and something to help push me …

I have two dilemmas running in tandem and wreaking havoc on my emotional state. The first is this, since I’m a writer, I spend an exorbitant amount of time reading, both for my own editing purposes, and for research. The second issue is that my age …

I got an opportunity to try another workout DVD by The Firm. Boy, these people are not fooling around! With the Firm Body Sculpting System 2: Maximum Cardio Burn Plus Abs, you can pretty much expect a heart pounding; sweat inducing, calorie torch fest capable reshaping your …

I love the Plantlife line of cold processed soaps. They are all very gentle to the skin, lather great, and make for solid bars that last a long time. The scents are all very unique, but none are overpowering. This mountain pine scented soap uses natural essential oils for …

Equate Cotton Swabs
Walmart
$1.99
When I needed some new cotton swabs one day I found that the name brand cotton swabs were a little too pricy for the budget I was working with that day. I had no coupons with me for the national brand of cotton swabs and decided at …

I like to keep anti-bacterial hand soaps in the home, in the kitchen and the bathrooms. I just feel they work a little harder than regular soap and water to get the nasty germs off that would gather on the hands when in either of those rooms. …

On one occasion, i was looking for a good absorbant diaper that would carry me through the hot summer months. After sampling a few brands, I found one that I liked. It was the Tena Super Brief.
the Tena Super brief has an outer cloth like covering which makes …

I have to admit that I’m kind of a sucker for trying out products that have cute packaging or creative (or even goofy) sounding names. This was one of those wierd spur-of-the-moment kind of purchases, when I decided to get the Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion. Immediately I thought …

I’ll start off by saying that I do NOT have psoriasis. But, with that said, I have really dry skin that conventional lotions have not been able to treat in the past, no matter how many times a day I apply it. My skin is painfully itchy, especially on …

I had access to a hot tub when I was living in Texas for a few months, and it was wonderful for my fibromyalgia to let the water gently massage my sore muscles. I normally took a hot bath indoors to treat the symptoms, and one thing I really missed …

When I saw the cool green color of this wash, I had to pick it up and see what it was about. I have only used a few of the Dial body washes, and they were pretty good. This one claims to be an oil moisturizer formula, which is clear …

After having used my existing tooth paste for quite a long time, I decided to get myself a new one. The fact that trying out a new product which suited my needs and requirements felt quite exciting using new toothpaste according to me would help keep my oral …

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 wouldn’t necessarily say I’m a germaphobe, but I do like the idea of using something other than a bar of soap to wash my hands with, and I like to provide my guests with the shame thing. Plus, I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to cleanliness …

I know that I can’t be the only woman who simply cannot keep up with a daily contraceptive regimen. From the time I became sexually active I have tried almost every pill and got the same awful side effects - painful menstrual cycles, mood swings, weight gain, etc. - …

I am a huge fan of tea tree oil products. Tea tree oil has natural healing and antibacterial abilities, and can be used in many different ways both medicinally and as a skin treatment—“ even as a household cleaner. I have combination skin, and I am prone to mild …

Winter in Canada can be pretty harsh. It is even harsher if you’re one of those people who like to get in first on limited edition products or just want to be first to get the product and are willing to camp out in front of the store for …

I am a full time care giver for my elderly mother. She fell down in the kitchen last year and broke her leg badly. She was in a rehab facility for several months, and when she was finally allowed to come home, she needed a lot of nursing care.
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Some people start losing the urge for sexual desires at the age of 35-40 and this is one cause for the increasing cases of divorce in Indian community. Sex plays a pivotal role in an happily married life and problem starts creeping in when such things like loss in …

I got this play mat because it was only $21 and most play mats are closer to $50. We needed something to take in the car to bring to Grandma’s house. I really should have saved my money. Let me tell you that the …

During the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors, whether it’s just in our backyard or camping. Mosquitoes are an annoying problem that we sometimes have to put up with while we are outdoors. This can be a problem, especially when we are camping somewhere …

I always like to feel fresh even if I’m just sitting around the house all day. I also like to take wipes with me for bathroom use when I go places. I’ve tried a lot of different wipes and these by far are superior to any others. …

Vitamin E is a wonderful antioxidant and of course Vitamin and when used as directed can be great to help prevent heart attacks, coronary artery disease, and macular degeneration just to name a few. What many people do not realize though is that it can be dangerous if you …

I have always been interested in trying out natural remedies. A friend of mine who works in a natural products store is a big believer in Swedish bitters, and although I had never heard of them until I was told about them by him, I decided to take his advice …

I like to make my own massage oil blends, as well as use commercial ones. One oil that kept appearing over and over in some of my favorite products was grape seed oil. It seemed like whatever it was in, whether bath oil, massage oil, lotion, cream, even hair …

I decided to take a fish oil supplement after reading of its many health benefits. It can reportedly reduce heart disease risk, improve joint lubrication, improve insulin sensitivity, and skin conditions among other benefits.
When I did a bit of research I found that Nature Made produced …

This is a diet and exercise program designed for women only. Their three phase program consists of a nutritional service, cardiovascular exercise and their unique figure shaping equipment. The program is quite expensive as well.
They advertise their nutritional services as being customized to each individual. In …

Listerine Tooth Defense Anti-cavity Rinse is not a product I recommend for a couple of reasons. The primary reason is it contains alcohol. Alcohol-based rinses cause unpleasant burning sensations when used. I dreaded using this rinse twice a day because of the discomfort, but I did so because of …

I used to see a lot of commercials for air freshing products that plug into the walls and basically don’t have much of a scent to them but still manage to clean the air. I don’t smoke myself but for the longest time I was allowing my smoking friends …

Humidifiers are one of those things I actually hate investing in because I have this horrible memory of having one as a child, which I still blame for a horrible bout of bronchitis I suffered when I was young. Whether or not this was true is neither here nor …

There are many gyms, fitness centers and workout places across Key West but they are all so different from one another, and some of them are a lot better to go to than others, however the Key West Island gym on White street is one of the best gyms …

My partner is a huge fan of sandalwood. I have never been a big sandalwood user myself, although I don’t mind it in moderation if it is added to other fragrances. When I found this shower gel by ShiKai, I smelled it out of curiosity, and found that I actually …

I have combination hair that is thinning in the front and fried in the back. I often have to use multiple products to balance it so that it looks like it belongs on the same head. Sometimes this means using a lot of mousse in the front and tons of …

My son started football this year with his school, and he’s always coming home from practices looking and feeling a little beat up. At a practice a couple weeks ago, he ended up pulling a muscle in his leg that had him limping for three days, and we tried …

This product is so fantastic! It does take a bit to adjust to putting a Q-tip in your nose.
Zicam’s Cold Remedy is so amazing. If I start to feel a cold or the flu heading my way, I just go pick up a box of these and I usually …

I am a big fan of Lacalut tooth paste. This company produces a really great product. Their tooth paste is very strong. It cleans the teeth very well. But I was slightly less impressed by this basic variety of the tooth paste.
To me this Basic tooth paste is a …

I have to say that I’m a little addicted to the idea of being well-prepared when it comes to medical emergencies. I may not be able to suture an open wound, but I can promise you I’ll come as close as possible. I have several different kinds of splints, …

I use and applaud http://www.honouryourflow.co.uk/ both as a website and most importantly as a supplier of ethical feminine hygiene products. They stock a large range of re-usable sanitaryware items and have recently started making washable breast pads.
They makes pads, washable tampons, mattress protectors, wash bags and …

I first tried this product years ago for its advertised purpose of treating sore throats. I remember at the time I was greatful such a product existed, but not real impressed with the product itself. First of all I had trouble with the design of the nozzle. It isn’t …

During a recent visit to my friend’s place- I happened to witness an interesting product. When I landed at her place I saw that she was rolling something under her feet. On enquiring about the product she explained that it was actually called Thera band foot roller and was …

When looking in my local Bath & Body Works for some lotion, my daughter came across the Twilight Woods Shower Gel from Bath & Body Works Signature Collection. She knew it wasn’t associated with it, but it had the word “Twilight” (she is a fan of the book …

I love to use bath salts. The minerals they add to the water, like potassium and magnesium among others, replenishes my skin, muscles and nerves and helps to calm the sleep- disturbing and painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I often use bath salts in the summer instead of heavier oily …

I normally do not have a problem with body odour but recently I noticed that I tend to sweat more easily especially in my underarm area. The weather has been really hot and humid and apart from that the public transports are getting more and more crowded. …

I am over forty now, and concerned about how my skin looks, especially around my eyes, where I have noticed fine lines. I am usually pretty good about reading ingredients lists, knowing what is in the products I use, and how they are supposed to work. Occasionally, I fall prey …

My son woke up with extremely dry skin patches behind his ears, and on his cheeks, as well as around his mouth. Behind the ears, it was all red, and rather scaly, especially. I read about how to take care of this, by reading the web doctor sites, on …

Every once in a while, when I’m not eating right, I get a little stopped up, and that’s about the only delicate way I can say it. When this happens, about the only way I can get back on track is to take a fiber supplement to help. I …

Pond’s has always been a trust brand for a while, I remember seeing my mother use pond’s cold cream every night prior to sleeping when I was a child. Now, its my turn to use it.
I have a stable skin and not prone to break outs, but my skin gets …

EZ-Access Aluminum Threshold Ramps - 1″ to 6″ heights was the second wheel chair ramp we tried to make our house wheel chair accessible. You can read my review on the first one if you would like to learn about other wheelchair ramps and our saga. Now this one …