I was a blissfully unemployed mother of two for almost seven years when I finally decided, because my kids were old enough to finally stay home by themselves for a few hours here and there, to hit the work force again. I live in Michigan, and jobs are far …

I’m a working mother of two, and wife to an equally busy husband, so I find myself always on the go. If I’m not sitting at my computer writing reviews, then I’m moving and grooving and going about my daily routine of heading to work and running my errands …

This last year has proven itself a difficult one, full of a whole lot of challenges I haven’t had to deal with in the seven years prior. I used to be a stay-home mother of two, happily taking care of my household and family, while puttering around the house …

I have been using Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer for several years now and am very happy and satisfied with this product. I first used this hand sanitizer in my car when I didn’t always have access to a sink to wash up. It’s great to use after pumping gas, …

I was always complemented for my clear and beautiful looking facial skin. The secret of this was a regular skin care routine which included using great facial cleansers, masks and moisturizers. Though my skin did look maintained with this routine, I always had problems with my nose. Using various …

I tried these Ultra Pads from Natracare as the appealing thing about them is that they are organic and do not contain the harmful chemicals that your average sanitary protection is infused with and which can irritate your skin. These are made from organic cotton and are plastic …

After a complicated caesarean section, I was advised complete bed rest and wasn’t allowed to move out of my bed for next 3-4 days. Though the first day went off rather smoothly, I started feeling a little uncomfortable the second day. This was chiefly because I did could not …

It was just recently when I tried using the Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash for Normal Skin. Frankly I am a long time user of Lactacyd feminine wash which I trusted and tested for such a long time. But when Lactacyd became out of stock in the store here in …

In every job I have had for the past twenty years I have worked at a computer all day and then when I get home I spend a bit more time at the computer on the internet. I also smoke cigarettes and so I frequently suffer with dry …

I had only gone to the supermarket with a bit of cash on me and no cards so by the time I remembered I needed some tampons I could only afford Tesco’s own brand of applicator tampons, along with all my other stuff. I bought the multipack as …

I bought my Gold Bond Triple Action Medicated Foot Powder from Amazon but I have no idea where else you would get it from in the UK as I have never noticed it in a store. I paid about £5.00 for a 118ml tub of this powder which …

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 have been suffering with a nasty virus for a good five weeks now and it is nearly gone but still lingering on with a sore throat. This illness has been so bad that on one point I thought I might have swine flu but the symptoms did …

Johnsons Baby Lotion is a classic brand of lotion for softening and cleansing a baby’s skin and according to the internet, it is the first choice with hospitals to use on newborn babies. It is lovely to use on your skin whatever your age but I had to …

Always Ultra are generally a very good brand of sanitary towel as they have pretty advanced technology to keep you fresh and comfortable, thinking of everything. I tend to buy the long ones for extra protection to use along with tampons as my flow is heavy for the …

These are Tesco’s own brand of extremely cheap and cheerful press-on sanitary towels that retail at the astonishing price of 14 pence for ten towels. These sanitary towels are of such low performance that it is only because I went through a period of unemployment that I bought …

Off-hand I cannot even think of another brand of applicator tampons other than Tampax, they are such a famous name and usually my brand of choice, although my favorite type of Tampax is the Pearl one which is fantastic. I have to use an applicator tampons as otherwise …

I am reviewing the basic Tampax tampons with the cardboard applicator. These come in a range of absorbencies to suit the different flows throughout your period – the Lites, Regular, Super, Super Plus and you can also buy a very handy Tampax Multi Pack with a number of …

Apparently, you can now buy Lil-Lets Tampons with an applicator but here I am reviewing the non-applicator tampons that have been around for years. Lil-Lets are short, very compacted tampons with grooves down the side which supposedly make them easier to insert. Unfortunately, for me they have …

I always believed that having beautiful looking skin needed a little care and attention. For this I always trusted in using different types of face packs which helped me keep my skin clear and looking young. Of all the face packs I used so far, my all time favorite …

One of the great things about Similasan brand is that it is one of the very few natural brand products available at the average drug store or discount stores like WalMart and Target. Though, I bought my bottle of Similasan eye drops for dry, red eyes for about …

I do no take a bath very often, at least not where I have to lie in a tub, relaxing and filling myself with foam and bath salts. But when I do, I usually use Tetesept and this is a whole gamut of luxury and pleasure for me. …

I have been wearing contact lenses now for a lot of years, more than I can count or remember. Back then, I tried so many disinfecting solutions to make sure that my lenses were cleaned correctly and sanitized. There’s nothing like getting eye infections as then I would not …

Now that the rains have begun, I worry about the numerous mosquitoes that abound around the house. When we were still living in West Africa, this has become a paranoia for me. The continent was so disadvantaged in terms of medical facilities and healthcare that I would panic everytime …

I got this thermometer when I wanted to know the exact temperatures of my kids when they are not feeling well. I really feel stressed and anxious whenever they have a fever. Alright, I have a quicker technique which I use where I jut press my lips …

Wow, I have to tell you I will never, ever give my business to the Columbus Family Dental again. I seriously wonder just how they stay in business with the crappy service they offer.
About a year ago, my daughter had some decay on her front tooth (my fault for …

I thought of getting a blood pressure monitor so I can take my BP myself when I want to without relying on doctors, clinics and hospitals. I decided to buy one primarily because of my husband who has a tendency to get high blood pressure. He is not …

One fact that our planet is having is the widely emerging pollution from air, land and water.
With this state not only the environment suffers and brings so much calamities but also our health are at its stake.
From the past last quarter of this year we suffers from …

I’ve problem since then about weight and it’s very irritating fact on my part that a lot of people when I’m outside keep their eyes on me and smiling and murmuring something and it’s really hurt but I guess that’s the pay for gaining so much weight and because …

I purchased these tissues when the weather started getting colder thinking, ‘Gee, these will be great if I ever get a cold!’. Well, I started using them and they were pretty great. The VapoRub really helped in keeping my system cleaned out. I didn’t think anything of it…until I …

For several years now, I have been religiously following the family custom of washing my feet two times a day- once immediately after getting up and the second time – before retiring to bed. Since I have been practicing this custom right from my childhood, it now seems something …

My legs seemed to be the most affected part due to my long hours of standing at work. By the time I reached home, my feet would be aching terribly and this would in turn make my whole body inactive and dull. Although I tried using different wraps and …

I bought two pieces of the GUM Butlerweave floss three months ago, and up to now, November 24, 2009, I haven’t even finished the first one. It was on sale, two for $6 at the local London Drugs in the London Station in Surrey, so I took advantage.
I’m …

One thing I always liked about the original honey & lemon Locketts was that they actually tasted quite nice and I always accept one if I am offered it whether I have a blocked nose or not. These Extra Strong Lockets, however, are more of an extreme menthol …

Do you remember swimming in the sea and accidentally swallowing water and you would cough and all sorts of things would come out of your nose? Such is the effect of Physiomer Strong Jet. It is a natural saline solution made from sterilized sea water and manufactured by …

Backache and muscle pain gives me a hard time to sleep. Being tired at work and doing the house hold chores gives me this body ache. I usually experienced a body pain in the morning when I woke up. But since I found out this Extra strength Efficasent oil, …

Since I had been using my L Oreal shampoo(liss ultime) for quite sometime now- I kind of got bored with it and required an immediate change. But looking for a suitable product in the sea of different brands and types of shampoos available seemed to be rather confusing and …

I have reached that point in my life where I feel that if I do not pay attention to my health then no one else will. To this effect, I have started taking vitamins and other essential supplements which I feel would benefit my health and my body. …

I have been taking vitamin C since I was in high school primarily because I believe that this is the best way to guarantee that I get the daily recommended dosage of this vitamin. Depending on where I am and what is available locally, I have used different …

Standing for long hours during work had become my daily routine resulting in aching feet. Sometimes the soreness especially in the balls of my feet would be so painful that it would become difficult to even sleep peacefully during the whole night. This is when my mother suggested that …

My busy and chaotic routine sometimes would become so stressful that I would become both physically and mentally tired. Life would seem so dull and boring during these hectic times. This is when my Anti- stress Comfort wrap would prove to be a blessing in disguise to me. A …

I have always had a few skin tags on my body, even though I didn’t really know what they were called until recently. They are basically folds of raised skin, and they are benign growths. The one on my neck is a bit embarrassing, but I assumed that unless …

I am among the unfortunate people to have hyperacidity. I think it is hereditary because my mother have it, as well as other relatives on my mother’s side. I always suffer hyperacidity whenever I am stressed or I skipped a meal and in various occasions. Also, when my monthly …

I had this stomached last week, I experienced diarrhea and vomiting due to drinking of water directly to the faucet. Normally, I drink a purified water that’s why I’m not used to drink water that is not filtered. I had this terrible diarrhea and vomiting for 3 times, I …

A few days back, I was feeling quite excited about wearing my new sandals which were not only high heeled (my favorite) but as also proved to be a great fashion accessory. Wearing them to my friends wedding party, gave me a chance to flaunt them amicably and this …

My favorite facial cleansing brush was of no use now and so I immediately required a new one. I was on a look out for a replacement, until I happened to see Pretika Sonic Dermbrasion Facial brush. On reading some of its important features, I was so impressed with …

The sun damage on my face has become something that I couldn’t ignore anymore, so I looked into what my options were to get rid of the dark spots, as well as the redness of blood vessels. I wanted something near my apartment, so I did some research, and …

I strongly believed that having beautiful hands has always an asset to looking beautiful and attractive. Since I was not blessed with beautiful looking hands, I always kept thinking different ways to help them look pretty. Going in for regular manicures did help a great deal in keeping my …

I never had too bad a problem with dandruff, but when I got this, I thought that I might as well see if it did anything. I had thought that it wouldn’t hurt any, if it ended up doing anything at all, then maybe it would just help make …

This is an oral rinse which I use whenever I have a sore throat or when I feel that I’m getting a cold. I have to keep my mouth extra clean as brushing alone will not be enough to kill all the germs and bacteria that breed in …