After birth, I think this goes to all mother’s out there, one thing that adds frustration alongside with the ‘post-partum’ is the weight gained after that 9 months. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy back in 2010. I particularly has a bigger built than usual Filipinas …

Living here in southern Africa is much better than in West Africa. I usually find most of the things I need in the local shops unlike over there in that other side of the continent. However, there are some things which are not readily available locally and if they …

I had a really bad cold the other week, primarily a very sore throat. My throat was so sore that it was difficult to swallow. My boyfriend went to the store to get me some medicine and cough suppressants. He went to Walgreen’s and got their brand of cough …

We live in an area where airplanes normally fly above us, because we live near the international airport. It happens all the time - from the wee hours of the morning to the late hours of the evening. On my part it is an annoyance because I get to …

I think Johnsons Baby Oil is a wonderful skin softening product that is intended for babies but has the same gorgeous effects on a grown woman. It has that fabulous smell as well that I cannot really describe other than to say that it smells of babies, but …

I like to chew gum, and usually have a piece of gum in my mouth at all times. I found Trident White and decided to try it to see if it really whitened my teeth. I figured that would be an added bonus since I already enjoy …

I have rough dry skin on my heels and feet if I do not actively keep on top of the situation with moisturizers and exfoliation. I am diabetic, which means I need to be especially careful of my feet with regards to health. I have tried a variety of …

I have an oily skin and that explains why I have acne all the time. I used to try a lot of anti-acne products to no avail. However, I like this product because this one worked and delivered what it claimed. First of all, it is available in tube …

There’s been times when I’ve had some problems with my elbows hurting me. Nothing the doctors have said or done has helped me with this problem but it’s been so bad at times that I can’t even straighten my arm out or lift up a book bag of school …

I picked up this Aromatherapy Remedies PMS Relief from Bath & Body on a whim. I loved the packaging as it came in a small plastic zippered travel bag with this small bottle of essential oils, hand lotion and bath soak, and as I tend to have very uncomfortable episodes …

I have loved using colored contact lenses but it just gets the best of me. For a while there I was getting used to it but then eventually, it starts to sting my eyes. For some reason, after an 8 hour bout wearing them, my eyes would get all …

I bought this shampoo as a complement to the Aussie 3 minute miracle conditioner I was using at the time. The fragrances are similar and I like my fragrances to match up.
I have somewhat dry hair at the ends so I assumed a shampoo for dry hair …

When I was in the UK last year, I decided to take a ferry. There was one problem—“ I get a bit seasick on ferries, and I had not brought my Dramamine with me. I had not even thought about the possibility I would be needing it on this …

This cleanser was given to me as a hand me down. A relative had some cosmetic surgery, and was required to use this cleanser instead of soap or cream cleansers she normally used. She did not like the feel of it because it doesn’t lather, so I got the …

This review is for Smart Mouth 12 Hour Fresh breath system which I decided to try in place of my usual mouth wash. This formula promises fresh mouth for up to 12 hours which sounds great. Comes into 2 bottles with 2 different formulas. Both bottles are the same …

I’m a mother first and foremost and I like to keep my kids clean and free of bacteria and germs and try to instill in them some kind of urgency when it comes to washing their hands before eating or after playing in the dirt outside and things like …

Like most of my penny pinching, wallet squeezing purchases, I bought this because of the low price; at under a dollar for a tube of toothpaste, the price can’t be beaten and I figured I simply could not go wrong! I just finished the first tube, and cannot say …

I like to head outside on a regular basis and take pictures. I discovered photography about three months ago, and ever since then, I’ve been outside more times than I had the entire previous year! But that also poses a lot more problems because I have very sensitive skin. …

Being a resident physician, I have regular twenty-four hour schedule, which is about twice or thrice a week, causing me occasional sleepless nights and eyebugs. There are nights and early morning hours when I have to wake up almost every thirty minutes or so just to admit patients. …

I know that it is important to keep sanitizers around during cold and flu season. I already get sick enough, and want to kill germs before the start to attack. I also do not like to spend an arm and a leg to do this and shop for bargains …

I began suffering from body acne ever since I was 14 years old. Going to the beach or pool and not being able to take off your top because of how bad your body acne on your back and chest was is really sad. I’ve tried everything from wash …

Carefree Breathable Extra Absorbent Panty Liners have always been my everyday partner for a very long time already. It’s something that helps me feel comfortable and clean. As a woman, it’s one of our necessity to always feel protected. Not only that, it always feel good when you feel …

When I was a child, we had a Waterpik System and I loved it. When I came across the newer, updated version of the machine, I knew I had to give it another try. I purchased the Waterpik Breath Fresh System at the grocery store for $35.99. Since I …

I have been taking fish oil to help with general health. I am diabetic, and the number one complication we all want to avoid is heart disease. Fish oil can definitely help with preventing it, and can also aid the body in a lot of other ways, like combating dry …

Just tried the master cleanse which is a way of detoxing using only lemons, water and maple syrup. I started at 182 pounds and during 20 days I lost 40 pounds and lost 3 dress sizes. I thank god I am now a UK size 12. But the weightloss …

Due to a hectic scheduled life, taking care of my feet would sometimes become difficult and since I would be on my feet most of the day, my feet stated showing signs of weariness and looked quite dull and unclean. Though I would try to go in for …

I have hair that tends to be smooth on top and frizzy at the ends. Sometimes I like to wear a flat ironed style, and when coupled with humidity, it can be a challenge keeping that style. I have tried a few products to help keep the hair straight …

At Easter, one of the treats I was given at a party was this lip balm. I love lip balms, especially ones with fun flavors, and this one was great. Although it bears the Peeps trademark name, it is not a real peep flavor that it uses. And, there are …

One winter when I was getting tired of constantly washing my hands and reapplying lotion when working with a friend in re-homing some animals, I decided to bring some hand sanitizer with me. It was great not to have to wash as frequently, but the problem was that the …

While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …

I remember back in time six years ago. A very slight problem but so much annoying had frustrated me a bit. What was that? My heels got cracked! Fine! I admit it was a shame for me to reveal that as it’s commonly attributed to women’s problem. But what …

When I made a recent trip to the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, my favorite sale of the year—“ I came home with a bag full of goodies. I came across this particular goody at the bottom of the bag. It had fallen to the …

My friend shared this product Himalaya Herbals Anti Dandruff Oil to me when I confided to her that I recently had dandruff problems. She said she’s been using it for years and it really prevents and removes dandruffs. So convinced that I bought a 100 ml bottle of Himalaya …

Over the last few years, I’ve become a little obsessive about caring for my feet. When I was in China visiting relatives I learned a lot from massage and acupuncture therapists about how the feet can affect the rest of the body and it was almost a little frightening …

When I was losing weight, I became concerned about the skin on my neck looking saggy. I am over forty, so my skin is not as resilient as it used to be, and I had a horrible fear of ending up with “turkey neck” after losing the weight I needed …

I have thinning hair, and I am always looking for products to add volume to my hair so I can give the illusion of more hair than I have. I have tried a lot of brands and types of product, from shampoos to styling aids. When someone recommended …

As we grow older our mental capacity to memorize or to remember really depreciates a lot especially when it runs to your genes to have Alzheimer’s or Dementia. My father’s relative runs in their genes to have Dementia. I have seen the traits to …

Metabolism or the lack in the ability to have a good metabolism has always been a problem of mine for as long as I can remember. I have some other health issues to contend with on a regular basis as well which means that I’m always somehow feeling a …

Whenever my mother cleans out her closets, I always end up with whatever bath products are found and not wanted. She knows I take a hot bath nightly to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, so I have a never ending need of bath supplies. The last clean-up she did gave me several …

I like to use a gentle exfoliate face scrub in the summer when my skin is oily and prone to small breakouts of adult acne. I had been using several different brands, but when I saw this one on the shelf I remembered that I had a St. Ives body …

Some months, at a certain time of the month, I get terrible cramps, bloating, fatigue, backaches, and even headaches. It seems like the checklist that comes along with a period, I get them all, and sometimes they hit me at once so I feel like a cruddy fat …

I started using Kroger Vitamin C 1000 mg with Rose Hips last year to try to stay healthy and so far so good. It has an excellent taste that is a little bit sweet and a little bit tart, but it is the perfect combination of both sweet and …

I went through a period of time during which I was adament about the importance of finding a good multi vitamin. I’d been feeling out of sorts, and just generally lacked energy, even so much to the point that I had a hard time concentrating and getting things done …

I am a 14 year old type one diabetic. I have had diabetes for about a year and a half, and just before my one year aniversery, i got the animas ping insulin pump. I looked into many insulin pumps, but the ping stood out above the rest. This …

I have thinning hair and I’ve tried just about everything to help it look thicker. I found a product I will go out of my way to buy, when it is available.
I have never used any of the other products from Got2B (Schwartzkopf) but I bought their 24 hour …

Swanson Vitamins is a great place to buy vitamins and other health supplements. I have not ordered from Swanson’s in a while, but recently did place on on-line order from them again. I am so glad that I did.
Swanson’s sells their vitamins at very low prices, lower than I …

I like to use a light moisturizing lotion in the summer, when my skin tends to be a little on the oilier side and doesn’t do well with heavy creams and body butters. I have always liked Neutrogena products, and I have used their lotion and sesame oil based …

In my search for the perfect bubble bath, I came across the Lander Bubble Bath and decided to give it a try. There were several different aromas to choose from but I chose the cucumber melon aroma. It was a 64 oz. bottle, which is huge and it only …

Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …

This is a perfect little work out mat. I wanted this thing because my bedroom where I do most of my works outs has tile floors and it’s very hard so I wanted something that was capable of alleviating this. I ran across this at K-Mart when …