Bath & Body works is one of my favorite stores to shop in, or websites to visit, when I want a new scent, or just something to treat myself to. I love the variety of scents they have and the various products, and they all make great gifts. …

I grew up with a grandmother who owned 5 beauty salons. What did that do to me and my self image? Well, it made me self concious of FLAT HEAD!! My sister and I both cannot go in public with our hair flat. We have to have it “poofy.” …

I always brush my teeth three times a day every after meal. However, i feel that brushing is not good enough to kill the plaques that stick on my teeth. I prefer using mouthwash. I usually use mouthwash once a day before going to bed. I feel fresher and …

I’ve tried many Listerine products and I have tried really hard to like them. Most of them, as most people are aware of, are very strong and don’t exactly taste great. Even their mint flavors are so overpowering that it is painful to use them. I am especially …

I am all for trying new types of products. So when I saw advertisements of this new toothpaste in a can, I looked for it in my local drugstore and bought it when I first spotted it. I also happen to suffer from very sensitive teeth, so much that …

When I decided I no longer wanted to use antiperspirants because they contain aluminum, I had trouble finding a deodorant I felt comfortable using. But finally, after what seemed like an eternity of searching the aluminium dominated women’s section of the supermarket deodorant aisle, I found Soft & Dri …

As I was stocking my home gym as a new effort to stay fit, I shopped at Walmart for a lot of the equipment that I purchased. I found a great set of curl bars and dumbbell handles for weight lifting. It came as a set of three with …

Ever since I got to watched a body building competition in television some years back I just got hooked on developing a great looking body. I even bought Arnold’s paperback book on body building, read and learned to do the exercises for a particular body part. I signed up …

I used to work for L.A. Weight Loss as a sales manager and diet counselor, and I’ll admit I wasn’t necessarily taking the best care of myself at the time. But as I was sitting their inspiring other people to take their own lives in their own hands, they …

I have fibromyalgia and one way to fight it is with gentle massage. I use a variety of massage oils and lotions, and it has become a hobby of mine to make my own blends from good quality carrier oils and essential oils. One staple that I use is …

The first time I ever saw Pond’s Cold Cream it was on my mother’s make up counter. She loved the stuff and after she come home from work, she’d put a thick glob of it on her palms and then rub the cream all over her face. I remember thinking …

I suffer from dry hands and there is nothing fun about that. Being a house wife means that I wash a lot of dishes. Well I used to be a house wife but even yet and still I still wash dishes and deal with a lot of water. …

My doctors have suspected that I may have a mild case of lupus for years. Because of this, I have always been told to never go out in the sun without adequate protection. I usually carry an emergency stick of sun block in my purse for when I am out …

So I had a miserably failed experiment with a Dr. Scholl’s product which actually ended up hurting my feet while I was wearing those insoles, and I returned them and was on the hunt for something else to use in my shoes because I really needed some extra support …

Last year I made a promise to myself that I would be more physically fit in 2010. So far, I have been doing very well. I walk everyday and am careful about the food that I eat. Since I have been successful so far, I decided …

All my life I have been suffering from Hemorrhoids, I have 2 internal ones that always plop out after taking a number 2 in the bathroom, even worse if i haven’t eaten enough fiber or drank enough fluids, resulting in an irritated Hemorrhoid!
These are no fun at all, …

I have thinning hair, and when I found the Hewley’s shampoo product on Amazon, I decided to try it and see if it would work. Since it is designed to work with this product, the Saw Palmetto conditioner, I bought this one too. Since I do not know …

This is the coolest little exercise machine you can buy. It is small , works your upper and lower body , and can be used anytime. It is light weight and easy to travel with. This machine is awesome. I am so glad that I found it. It makes …

Summer is just a few weeks away. To prepare for my family’s camping trip in May, I’ve just packed in Beach Hut Clear Spray Sunblock in my travel luggage. I got this sunblock spray from last summer and still have half bottle left. To be honest, I had a …

I first became interested in purchasing a personal disaster kit when I realized how fast a disaster can happen. When Katrina hit New Orleans, it made it all too clear that you can end up in big trouble very quickly. I found several different personal disaster kits but the …

I guess I am on a Dance Workout kick because I found another one that really gets me going. The Brazilian Dance Workout, part of the Hip Brazil Cardio Series, is an amazing workout that combines hot Brazilian dance moves into a challenging cardio workout.
In …

Because my allergy symptoms are so severe for pretty much the entire year, I’m always looking for as many ways as possible to live with the problem. My symptoms include all of the basics and some I didn’t even know had anything to do with allergies at all, including …

I have combination skin that is oily in summer and dry in winter. I have been looking for an alcohol free toner to use for freshening up my face during the day and for after my cleansing routine. I liked the idea of an organic product, so I tried …

P90x is an awesome workout system! Tony Horton keeps things interesting and is not your typical Muscle-head trying to get you into shape, he actually makes it fun.
I was obese when I started P90x and made it 39 days on the system. I had to stop because I began …

I grew up with eczema so I understand how frustrating it can be. So needless to say I was pretty upset to find out my daughter had it too. The rash seems to be developing on her face and chest the worst and regular baby lotions just do not …

For years I’ve constantly struggled with managing my weight. Although I don’t eat a whole lot of food during the course of the day, I still found it difficult to lose weight. Drinking lemon water with honey before eating and incorporating moderate exercise into my daily routine did not …

I love the fragrances that Philosophy brand comes up with. Being a serious bath product junkie, I like to try the ones that smell the best, and this company knows what it is doing when it formulates its scents. They seem to specialize in “food” scents, and they do it …

I used to spend longer hours using the computer mainly for work. I spent almost 10 hours a day just sitting down and working on my computer. I didn’t really have time to exercise or just stretch out some muscles. Before I know it, I already have this slouch …

I was randomly searching online for different diets to try when I found the Cottage Cheese Diet. I’ve had difficulty in the past finding a diet that I could stick with, so I wasn’t overly hopeful, but I always leave myself open to new possibilities. I initially …

A good basic hand soap is a necessity in my house. But a super-smelling luxury hand soap is quite a treat! We recently got an 8 fl oz bottle of Apple Wreath anti-bacterial deep cleansing hand soap from Bath and Body Works. It was much more …

I was given one of these wraps as a Christmas present. I never would have thought it would be something I would love and use as much as I do. The family member who chose this for me was thinking of my struggles with fibromyalgia pain, and knew that …

I know when most people think about a portable toothbrush they know that just about any one is portable, but you don’t always travel with the toothbrush you use at home, especially if it is an electric one. I love the Violight system of toothbrushes because not only are they …

I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

I have been struggling with thinning hair since I turned forty. I have tried many different products to help cleanser the scalp and encourage growth, vitamins, rinses, sulfate free everything—“ so far nothing has really made a difference in the actual rate of thinning or growth. I decided to try …

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 am a big believer in Aloe Vera. My grandmother always kept a live plant, and that plant always had a few obvious scars where pieces of its leaves had been pinched off for treating burns. As she cooked daily, she would often get small kitchen burns, and …

When I lived in Texas for a few months, I had the pleasure of enjoying an outdoor hot tub. Since I have fibromyalgia, I am very aware of the benefits of hot water for the symptoms. I have been taking hot baths for years to treat my sore muscles and …

I love to buy Jason Natural products. I hate that they are not available everywhere though. I have to go to places like Whole Foods, a health food store or look online and find a place with free shipping.
Even though the availability for this, as well as other natural …

I having been taking many different herbs to clean my body systems for years, and when I found that CKLS herbs made by New Body cleanses my colon, kidneys, lungs and skin all in one herb, I was able to cut back on taking so many herb pills within …

Hello everyone!
Today I am going to write about V Wash for intimate hygiene. I thought many women would like to know this personal experience before trying the product. Usually women never use any special cleaning material for private parts, but everyone is aware of the important of keeping it …

I can’t say that I have always been overly consistent when it comes to taking my vitamins. I took them off and on as a younger woman when I thought about it or when I was sick, but it was by no means on a set schedule. However, when …

I have a mouth that is sensitive to strong mint flavors, so finding a mouthwash that leaves my mouth feeling fresh but doesn’t burn it is sometimes a challenge. I had used several mainstream brands of alcohol-free mouthwash, and preferred them vastly to the alcohol brands, but I wanted to …

I was going through a pretty lengthy period of having constant ear aches. I’d been to the doctor a number of times about it, and they’d give me something, and I’d take it, and the pain would go away and just a week or two later, the ear …

I like to keep some facial cleansing cloths on hand in the summer when it is hot. If I get sweaty outside, or even if I am doing some big project in the house that makes me hot or sweaty, having a cloth on hand to clean and cool off …

Say what you will about the recent financial fiasco that the LA Weight Loss corporations have found themselves embroiled in, but there is one product that I will recommend until the day they stop all production. This product is their Essential Fatty Acid tablets that contains not only the much-touted …

A regular tooth brushing is healthy with the used of right tooth paste. I’ve been using Colgate products of tooth paste for many years. Aside from that, I am particular with the ingredients that can help my tooth more healthier and stronger.
I am using Colgate with baking soda and …

I have a daughter and she is about 2 years old now. She used to fall sick every 2 months or so. Usually it’s either fever or flu or even cough. I guess that’s common for all kids. Those with traditional thinking would say that it’s due to the …

I have seasonal allergies, and the only product that seems to help them is Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride.) I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications, and none of them seem to work. This creates a problem, as the antihistamine in Benadryl causes sleepiness—“ not just mild sleepiness, …

I bought this shampoo because my hair was dry and I figured a name like “Moisture Maniac” had to mean it would help moisturize. Makes sense, right? I thought so. This is a ten dollar bottle of shampoo, from a company that I generally have liked in the …

I don’t have an issue trying things out. I will try things all day long. I had a time when I was trying to lose a little weight, so I had to see what would work for me. I think everyone gets to the point where they actually want …