Every once in a while, I like to walk to work. I only live about two miles from where I work and when the weather is nice, I don’t mind making the trek at all, and find it rather invigorating. I’m not exactly the active sort, I’ll admit, but …

My friend and her husband had been trying for some time to become pregnant, and I happened to be with her when she finally got the good news. What was amazing to me, and likely to her as well, was the home pregnancy test she chose to buy and …

Noise! Noise! Noise! That is all I have been hearing around our house lately between the house construction, yard work and the use of that horribly noisy gas powdered wood splitter. I am a freelance writer and sometimes I just need it so quiet to I can think and …

I just received a package from Vision Direct today and I am very pleased with it. From Vision Direct you can order contacts for much cheaper than you can get from other places online or from your eye doctor.
I bought four boxes for each eye, so a total …

When I was younger, I began using contraceptives as a way to regulate my periods. I have never had any problems with any of the brands I have used (although I switched frequently in the beginning, the doctors had me on Triphasil for the most amount of time) …

In today’s world of viruses and bacteria on every surface, you can hardly eat chips or a hamburger without inflicting damage on your immune system. It can be a pain to rush to the toilet to wash your hands every time you want to eat, so I find it …

I’m a fairly new convert to multipurpose, and reportedly healthy, coconut oil. I’ve just recently purchased my 2nd jar of Nature’s Way Organic Efa Gold Coconut Oil, Pure Extra Virgin variety in the 32 oz. jar. My purchase came from Amazon for only $18.44 with free shipping. Amazon …

I really do not know what I was thinking about when I decided to purchase this product. Most of my experiences with Nivea products have been good, but this product was a let down for me. I like the shade of the product in the tube which …

I have always loved Burt’s Bees and I have used a lot of their products. Usually I am very happy with them, with few exceptions. I decided to try this product out when I was frustrated with the frizzy, dry ends of my hair. I love avocado oil, and rosemary. …

I have never had the best of luck with natural deodorants, at least not under my arms. I was actually looking for something I could use on other areas of skin for when I was out in very hot weather. I live in the South and it is difficult not …

I have diabetes, so I try to take really good care of my feet. I want to keep them attached in the future! I have copied my mother’s habit of putting foot cream on every night. This keeps my feet healthy and soft and prevents cracking which can lead to …

I think liquid antiseptics are pretty much the best thing for any kind of injury you can find yourself with, which hopefully doesn’t happen often. However, in my household with two growing teenage boys there’s almost always one kind of accident or another that I’m battling with. Sadly, most …

I am one of those who bleed heavily during my monthly period, and so I have always been picky about the sanitary napkin I use. I have tried all the brands in the market, and I have come to depend on Sofy Body Fit Extra Comfort Night Sanitary Napkin …

Moiste Aloe Vera cream, a product of Genx pharmaceuticals is a cream enriched with Aloe Vera, Tea tree oil, Honey and Wheat germ oil (natural Vitamin E). It is specially formulated for treating dry skin conditions and removing acne scars.
I have a normal type of skin but during the …

I have used a variety of clay masks for treating acne prone skin and general pore cleansing. This is one that turned out to fulfill a very specific need. I have been using a minted clay mask, which had a lot of ingredients in it to treat acne, and did …

When I became concerned about the aluminum and unnatural chemicals in mainstream deodorant products, I decided to try some natural alternatives. I tried quite a few. In general, I have found Nature’s Gate to be a good brand in the natural alternatives world, but this product was an exception. …

Insecticides are not my favorite product, unfortunately during the spring and summer months I am always looking to find a bug spray that is not only safe for all of my family, but one that works as well as the product label says it does.
Off! Unscented Mosquito Repellant with …

It seems like everywhere I go, I have to use a different kind of soap. Every time I go home during s college vacation, my parents have a different kind of soap in their shower. I don’t know how they deal with such inconsistency in their life, but they …

I have long been a fan of kid’s toothpastes, because I have a sensitive mouth and strongly flavored mint toothpastes made for adults is often painful for me to use. They cause me to spend less time brushing because of the discomfort, so I find that milder flavored toothpastes, like …

When I give body massages I like to use Weleda Lavender Body Oil. I find this body oil to be very soothing and calming and highly moisturizing. It can also be used in a bath to help moisturized skin and relaxing the body.
The lavender body oil comes in a …

I like to try to keep myself as healthy as I possibly can. I do not like getting sick and will try almost anything to avoid it. I know that vitamin c is a great way to build the immune system and try to keep some sort of vitamin …

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 …

I have always liked natural soaps, and I also love novelty products. When I saw this soap, with its whimsical packaging and claims of “no fake crap” on the label, it made me laugh and I had to buy a bar. This is a natural soap made with palm and …

This is a fantastic first aid ointment! I took a tube of this stuff with me when I went camping with my husband and friends, and before the week was out, I actually had people I didn’t even know (it was a huge renaissance festival campout) coming up to …

I normally use a cream or foaming cleanser to take off my make up at night, and with my morning shower as well.
Although I have seen face cleansing wipes around for a few years, it never seemed to me like I would like them. I like the feeling …

Vitamin C has become an important part of my life. I found that this vitamin usually helps me feel healthier and stronger. I like to be able to avoid illness and love taking vitamin c for this purpose. The great thing about vitamin c is that it comes in …

Ulcer on the tongue can be quite irritating, we just can’t consume anything hot and spice. I just love spicy food and staying away from them is just about impossible, but I can’t do anything when these ulcers pop up and make life miserable. Inefficiency of Vitamin c is …

I have been missing my left big toe and over half the second adjacent toe since I was four years old. I was the unfortunate victim of a vicious lawnmower. I do not remember the recovery period. But I am told I was crawling like a …

Facial tissues are hard to come by at work so theft is something that is common. For that reason, when I buy a box for my desk, I go with the cheaper brands.
One of those brands is Value Choice.
I like the Value Choice Brand because I can buy …

I had wondered if I had been premature and overly harsh in critiquing the Malibu Pilates Program in general, so I moved on past the 20 Minute Malibu Pilates Makeover that I had been using with my Malibu Chair. The next workout I tried was the more …

After using regular tea tree oil, and being extremely with the results it had given me, I decided to go for something I can use for my whole body. Luckily for me, I found tea tree oil soap! I didn’t even know this stuff existed! I was so happy …

I don’t even NEED any more first aid products but I’m a little addicted to purchasing them. One of the local grocery stores was having a going out of business sale a few weeks ago, and absolutely everything in the store was 75% off (what was left anyway) and …

Well, I have been using this type of Colgate since quite sometime, and it is really freshly and whitening as well…
during my time in college, one of my best friends have recommended me to use Colgate- Herbal toothpaste when we were doing some shopping at carrefour after done …

I love Dove products. I have always loved their classic soap, and have been delighted with the ever expanding line of quality products for real women that they have made since my early teens.
Dove shows us that you don’t have to be a princess or actress or model to …

I ordered and tried their free trial (paid for shipping fee only). I can tell you it does not work. From my own experience, I know many of diet products/programs do work if we follow their instructions. But this one is more than fraud. It does nothing for you.
When I …

Aquaphor Healing Ointment has done wonders for my daughter’s eczema. My daughter has had eczema on her face since about 3 months old, she is now 23 months. We tried so many creams, steroids, and ointments that have side effects without much success of healing her skin. …

After making the switch from my frames to contact lenses I needed a disinfecting solution that worked well for all types of contact lenses and one that is not too expensive and is easily acquired.
I was introduced to AO Sept by my optometrist and I am quite happy with …

My midwife recommended I take Evening Primrose Oil, both to help with cramping and to aid in the production of cervical mucus. After looking over several brands, I settled on Spring Valley Evening Primrose Oil. It is available in different dosages, but I chose the 1000 mg so I …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

I used to purchase this rinse because I wanted a mouth rinse that could help to fight plaque and make plaque easier to remove before it could start causing problems. This mouth rinse worked fine for me. I liked that it hardly, almost never really, caused even the slightest …

I never give much attention on slimming tea commercials on TV because I thought I would never have a need of it. I thought they are only for people with weight problems; and since I am underweight, I definitely don’t need it. But when I started to …

I have neuropathic pain due to fibromyalgia and lupus, and I am also diabetic. In other words, my nerves are fried! While my problems are mild, they can be extremely distracting and painful when they flare up. I have been given neurontin and lyrica, and none of it …

You know it wasn’t the effect or the smell that first drew me to this particular product, which is strange as that is what gets me to try those kind of products. For this one, it was actually the packaging. I happen to be a huge history buff and I …

Endometrioses runs in our family, I don’t know if it’s hereditary, but all the women in our family suffer from severe menstrual cramps. And in our quest to relieve us of our monthly pains, we have looked far and wide. Honestly, except for the usual medications in the market, …

I have always liked Caress products, and consider them a very reliable company for quality products, and a little drug-store priced luxury for every woman. I have used their regular lines of body washes for years and was pretty pleased with them. When the Exotic Oil line came out, I …

One month ago, I bought a pair of disposable contact lens together with 2 bottle of multi purpose solutions which come in a buy one get one free. It was my first time getting them. All along I have been wearing glasses. I wanted to try something new for …

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 …

I suffer with dry eyes on and off, usually due to computer work and long nights. My eyes become irritable and painful and may even keep me awake at night with burning and foreign body sensations. I’ve been using Systane brand lubricant drops and have been very happy with …

I’ve tried a few cvs products like this before and found that they are usually cheaper and typically have worked just as well as the name brand and more expensive products. And, since I’ve suffered from acne and various kinds of breakouts since I was twelve years old and …