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 can remember the first time I was introduced to the idea of soaking in a nice hot bath. I was about ten, and although I had used bubble baths, I was now becoming interested in the products that my grown up family members were using. My mom had …

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 recently decided that I wanted to try contact lenses instead of wearing glasses. To me, it would seem like contacts would be easier to deal with. I know with my glasses, they fog up a lot or if you get caught outside in the rain, it can …

Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Natural Apple Cinnamon Flavor is a product that I always make sure I have in the house. It is positively excellent when it comes to helping me feel better while I’m sick and speed up my recovery by days. This product works …

I really don’t like the smell of citronella. My mother used to have those candles all over our patio and porches and it just stunk to high heaven and I couldn’t imagine that it would deter the bugs. More like it would deter your guests from wanting to sit …

In the past, fish oil was all the rave, and so many people were purchasing it for the numerous amounts of health benefits it had. So I guess the raving sort of lessened and diminished! Now a days I hear krill oil is way more effective and potent than …

I have had many problems with my skin over the past few years. It seems that the dry area that I live in leaves my skin very dry and irritated. I have tried many moisturizers and some have been successful at taking the dryness away temporarily. I wanted to …

Diurex Water Pills are the over the counter solution for water retention. I was having some health issues and was retaining a lot of water. It really took a toll on my ability to get around. It even affected the feeling in my legs. I had ordered another product …

There are a few fragrances made by Avon that I have always liked, and one of them is Imari. It came out in the 1980’s and is still popular now. It is a unique, sensual and classy fragrance with notes of bergamot, ylang ylang, tuberose, musk, vanilla, cedar, amber, and …

I have worn glasses for several years. I used to wear contacts, and in my early thirties I suddenly developed allergies to them and had to stop wearing them due to discomfort. Since then, I make an effort to try a sample of any new contacts that come out that …

I have a small pool and I love to spend many a summer day floating around in it. It is a standard chlorine pool, and this means I have to deal with the chemical effects of chlorinated water on my skin. I can cover my hair or wear it up, …

Since 3 years we are using the Savlon antiseptic liquid for any kind of cuts or wounds on the skin. My children are very naughty and very often they get the hurts of the scratches on their skin, and whenever it happens I wash that part of the …

For as long as I can remember I have been plagued with all sorts of allergy symptoms. While the tell tale sneezing, watery eyes, and headaches are unmistakable, often the exact causes elude me. Perhaps in a world filled with dust, dander, and chemical additives; I may never know …

I bought this product (repeatedly) for two reasons. One- it advertised that it helps you lose weight. Two- it advertised that it give you an energy boost. Although the Hydroxy-Cut mixed berry drink mix does taste good, I did not find that it helps lose weight …

I paid about $20 for a 200 pill bottle of this product online. Although I have never purchased a flaxseed oil supplement before, I decided to try the product because the high amounts of essential fats that the supplement contains. The main reasons why I decided to …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit. When she bought some CVS bubble gum flavored fluoride rinse for him, he refused to use it, so she gave it to me. It might seem like a strange thing to do- but she knows of my dental hygiene idiosyncrasies. …

I come from a family that sweats profusely. When I was a child, my dad came home from a hard day of building a house in the hot sun. I asked him if he was going to bathe before dinner, to which he replied no. My …

I have tried many exercise devices and workup systems in my life. As I am overweighed, I am always in a search for new weight loss methods and diets. However, most of the workup devices will end up in my garage, and I celebrate the success of every completed …

Prickly heat is a seasonal problem in the Indian subcontinent. It is quite common in my area and we all have to somehow deal with it, particularly during summer. Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is one of the most popular brands to fight this problem. Since my childhood, I have …

I take a hot bath on a nightly basis in order to treat the painful muscular symptoms of fibromyalgia, a condition I have had since my late teens. I use bath products to be able to enjoy them more—“ and trying out bath products has transformed my therapeutic bath time …

I went to this medical clinic last June the 6th to have my TB test and RPR or Rapid Plasma Reagin as part of my Immigration papers. We called them that morning to set an appointment but they said that they were not busy so we can just be …

I definitely give a thumbs up for this baby soap. I don’t only use it for my baby but it’s also great for pregnant women like me who have very sensitive skin. The label says it’s Hypoallergic and it lives up to its name. I suffered from …

I had a terrible annoying cough last month that persisted after a cold had gone. Even after I had taken all the cold medicine and felt recovered in every other way, the irritating cough and mucus persisted. I knew that I needed a decongestant to help stop the cough, …

When the weather was extremely cold, I put some Carmax on my lips and they weren’t as cracked. I mean, the weather was so cold, the snot in people’s noses were freezing up. This is all to explain how important it is the keep your lips moisturized. I always …

Yesterday evening I saw a TV news in our local channel. The news is about an old lonely man with psychological problems. He hated and was suspicious of his neighbours stealing him, so he sealed his house`s door and windows with bricks and concrete and made a hole …

I am always having an on-going battle in order to keep, or get, my teeth white as I do like my many coffees every day and I do have the ghastly habit of smoking. So my poor teeth hardly have a chance of being white! Every now …

This is a product that is now hard to find, since many stores have discontinued carrying the line. Loving Care is probably the most gentle temporary hair color there ever was. I used this product in auburn, as an experiment to see if I would like a redder sheen to …

I like to try products that are unique, so when I saw this one, I ordered it out of curiosity. Althugh I normally do not use mint flavored products because of their strong flavor, I made an exception for this one as it is more of a “natural” product, and …

There are many skin products out there on the market. I have tried a number of them. Sometimes one particular product seems perfect for just your needs. When I was a teenager, the 30 year old next door neighbor brought over some 10-0-6 that she had …

I have come to the conclusion that using mouthwash is one of the best ways to keep my mouth clean and healthy. I have not always enjoyed using mouthwash because most of them seem too intense; I have come to find out that they are not all that way. …

I’m a sucker for a get-thin-quick scheme, no doubt about it. I suppose I should be ashamed to admit it, but I’m not. I’m willing to try anything and everything to lose weight, and yes, that DOES include eating right and exercising as well. I’m not totally dependant on …

I purchased Pert Plus Shampoo and conditioner at the local grocery store for $2.99 for a 13.5 oz. bottle. I wanted to give a mixture of shampoo and conditioner a try to see if would be easier than using separate conditioners and shampoos. The price was comparable to other …

I found out about this product a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it for several reasons. I have combination skin that it is prone to blackhead outbreaks. I also have noticed that the pores on the oily areas of my face have enlarged. …

Acne are really a problem, it reduces the face value and are real painful. Recently I developed them all over my face and was a real nightmare for me trying to get rid of them. I tried using various acne products to solve my problem but none of them …

I like to keep my fingernails buffed. I have awful looking vertical ridges in them if I do not make an attempt to keep them buffed out. I normally have to perform this event at least once a month to keep my hands looking like they belong to a forty …

I always confused when I wanna choose a product for my body because my body always complicated and sometimes there’s no such a good and fix product for me. Like a shampoo, I have a dry hair, even it’s very dry, but my head skin is oily, so I’m …

This prescription strength cream is FDA approved and intended for the use of acne medication. This review is NOT regarding the Retin-A Micro or Retin-A brand. Although, they are similar medications, I am writing about the generic, plain Tretinoin 0.1% cream. It comes in a red …

When I was reading about what cleansers are good for combination skin, this one came up, and a person with skin issues very similar to mine seemed to have found a lot of success using it. I have dry skin in the winter, and have to use a cream based …

I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …

Sanrio is the creator of undoubtedly one of the cutest (and profitable) characters ever imagined—“ Hello Kitty. The tiny and eternally adorable kitten has graced so many products for so many years, she is an icon—“ even appearing on high end diamond jewelry and designer products all over the world. …

When I needed a simple, basic manicure kit, I found this item in a drugstore. I was staying overnight at a friend’s house who lived out of town, and I needed to do my nails for an event that was planned last minute. I had not thought …

I normally keep some facial cleansing wipes around when I am working on outdoor projects, or indoor projects that might involve me getting sweaty or dirty. I have oily skin in the summer, and if I get dirty and oily while working, I am sure to have pimples later unless …

Ever had one of those days when you just cant comb your hair properly? Well I have. And I can tell you that it definitely isn’t fun. Most of the time if that happens, I end up wearing a cap of some sort to hide my hair. However, there …

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 …

I decided to try this root touch up kit rather than using my regular all over color. I was hoping to spare the ends of my hair any further chemical damage from the ammonia. Although it is not a Clairol product that I normally color my hair with, I …

I am a huge Sephora fan and every time I go to that store I am always amazed by the many new and exotic creams and ointments that they have stocked on their gleaming shelves. I normally don’t go outside of my comfort zone when it comes to trying out …

HoMedics Spa Bathmat Bubble Massager BMAT-1. The name of this product pretty much says it all: it is a mat-style massager that you use in your bath tub that makes bubbles.
The massager requires some minimal assembly, but it is easy to set up. First, you dampen the bath tub …

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid for a long time to help treat my diabetes and hopefully help to avoid some of the long term complications. I started out taking just 100 mg twice a day, but as I became adjusted to it, and learned more about the treatment …

I bought McDavid Waist Trimmer as one of my waist trimmers, for $20 from a store. I wore it for months before saying it was effective. It is helpful in your weight loss efforts.
This product is in a nice black color, weighing 8.8 oz and has the measurements …