When I got pregnant with my first child, I thought I was incredibly lucky, because I’d prepared myself for the worst in the way of morning sickness and never so much as experienced any queasiness. My friends who had children were all patting me on the back and tell …

It was a horrifying experience, a few years ago, when my youngest son comes crashing through the front door to tell me that his brother is bleeding all over the place down at the park. He apparently was walking on the iced-over creek when his foot went through the …

Neutrogena has been a company I have trusted for many years. I regularly use their skin products and soaps. I decided to try this one when I was having some issues with sensitive, irritated skin due to an allergic reaction. It was summer, so I could get away with …

In the last few years, I have tried very hard to take the best possible care of my teeth and gums. I am diabetic and at risk for heart disease, and studies are now showing that gum disease can contribute to that risk. As part of my dental health …

This is one of my favorite whitening soaps because it’s not only effective but it is very mild to use. The price is also very cheap and it usually comes in buy one take one packages here in the Philippines. This brand has long been in the …

I love to try new shampoos. I decided to try Nexxus Therappe Shampoo as part of my shampoo research. I have heard good things about it. Even my daughter uses it sometimes. I purchased the Nexxus at Walmart for $15.98 for a 33.8 oz. bottle. It is a salon …

I have a friend who lives in the UK and I often get little care packages from her. We send products from our own countries back and forth to each other for fun because we both love to try new things.
In my last package I received a little …

I am living I a big and joint family where I have my children, husband, and parents in law and also my sister in laws. We all have different tastes and different opinions about any particular thing. But it is very strange to say that we all …

I purchased this product at a local Wal-Mart for under $15. At the time I was looking for a product that could be used in conjunction with the other products that I had in my skincare regimen that would help to maintain the health of my skin. …

I have been using the Suave Invisible Solid Soothing Lavender Lilac Deodorant. I have not been very pleased with it because it didn’t work well at all. However, it did have a lovely scent to it, but it was more lilac scent with a hint of lavender. It is …

Prevention is often the best medicine, and that is why I would like to recommend this product to anyone who wears shoes on a regular basis. We can all get fungus if we sweat in our shoes. Having diabetes, it is especially important for me to take care of …

I have brunette hair, and I don’t normally use products made specifically for my hair color, but I decided to try this one since I had a good experience with another John Frieda product. This is a glosser like many others I have tried, that you apply to damp hair …

I’d seen a lot of commercials for the five-hour energy drink over the years and didn’t really think anything of it, because I worried about the crash afterwards, and really had to debate wether or not I ever really needed to drink something like that. But when I had …

I have never had a cavity in my life and I am really crazy about my dental health, something my mom drilled into me since I was just a baby. Because dental insurance and regular cleanings cost so much, I am always looking for the best possible dental …

In the summer, I have stubborn oily skin. I often have outbreaks of pimples, especially if I get sweaty, or have to wear a lot of sun block in hot weather. I struggle each year with what treatments to use. It is a delicate balance—“ the wrong cleanser, moisturizer or …

My blood pressure has always been pretty low, but not dangerously so; enough that I needed to check it constantly and consider medication. However, when my housemate was diagnosed with high blood pressure, I decided to buy an automatic blood pressure monitor, figuring that I could use it …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

I always keep bottled water handy in the car even if I am only driving short distances. After all, water is the best cure for thirst, not fizzy drinks or even juices. When I went to Thamaga 2 weekends ago, I ran out of water. Even if it …

This is a simple, wonderful coconut oil soap that has been around since 1839. When I saw a bar of it for sale in a store, even though I was not familiar with the brand, I thought if they have been around that long, they must be doing something right.
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I have an interesting hair combination. The front and top are thinning, but healthy. The back is a tumbleweed of frizzy, dry, and over-processed hair that I need to use various heat styling methods to transform into something that looks remotely human. I normally have a thermal protection spray that …

While I was shopping in Kmart, I realized I needed to buy some liquid soap to refill my dispensers at home. There was an end cap containing one gallon bottles of the American Fare (Kmart brand) antibacterial soap close to the checkouts, and I admit I was too lazy …

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 bought quite a lot of balls before. I bought Altus Athletic 65 Cm Fitness Ball once for around $25 online because it was hard to buy a fitness ball here. It weighed 2 lb, not too heavy for my frame of 5′8, and it was 65 cm …

I’m pretty active for the most and, although I have a desk job that keeps me indoors for most of my days, I do like to get out and about when I’m able and go for a good long walk or hike up in the mountains. I don’t always …

I flatly refused to take statin drugs when my doctor told me I needed to lower my cholesterol. I had already tried them when my previous doctor prescribed them, and had a nightmare of side effects from two different brands.
As an alternative, I have been using natural remedies …

Last night I tore open the Malibu Pilates Mari’s Dynamic Sequencing Workout which was the last of the workout DVD’s that came with my Malibu Pilates Chair System.
I found it difficult to get the necessary enthusiasm needed to motivate me sooner, since I am …

A few weeks ago when jogging in the park, I happened to loose my balance due to the uneven ground surface, thereby finding myself land on the rough surfaced ground. Due to this accident, I happened to bruise my elbows quite badly and was in great pain. …

I have been coloring my hair at home for the past few years to save money on salon visits. I have mostly been using Loreal products, but when I heard that Colorsilk by Revlon was actually very good despite its low price, I did a brave thing and gave …

I’ve been pretty negligent to my feet over the Fall and Winter seasons, mostly because I’ve been wearing mostly boots and my feet have been covered to avoid the harsh cold! But since the weather has warming up here in NY, I had to purchase something to get my …

I don’t like the super strong mint flavored toothpastes that dominate the mainstream market. They burn my mouth and make my spend less time brushing than I need to. Instead, I use either natural brands or children’s brands, both of which tend to have gentler flavors and alternatives to mint. …

I was looking for something that would allow me to exercise my legs indoors so I chose to purchase this cycle. This thing works wonders when exercising exercising my legs so in a way it provided me with precisely what I was looking for. I purchased it …

I have often taken chlorophyll tablets in the past to help with breath issues. The last time I really needed some, I found that my pills had gone out of date, so I had to find a replacement quickly. When I saw that there was a liquid chlorophyll available, I …

I try to take good care of my mouth, so I use a mouthwash after brushing my teeth. Often the most effective ones have a taste that is too strong for me, so one day I saw Listerine Citrus Fresh in the drugstore, and decided to give it a …

I am basically a person who happens to spent quite a few hours in front of the computer. Since this practice happens to cause a lot of strain to my eyes- I am often left with my eyes feeling tired and looking dull. In fact sometimes due to overstrain …

As you can see from the name of the product, Total Image Ultra Diet 3 is a product that you can use to help you losing your extra weight. This Ultra Diet 3 from Total Image works as Meal Supplement. The product itself just like milk powder but it …

I am always looking for new ways to curl my hair. I have extremely stubborn hair that doesn’t want to work with me. As soon as I get the curl in and turn around, the curl disappears. I thought I would try these curlers that I found at Walmart …

I originally received this Pediacare product from the mother of a child that I frequently babysit when she is out of town. He has serious sinus issues, and gets colds very frequently, so his mom simply told me to keep the unit at my house just in case I ever …

One sanitary pad that is also of good quality is Modess Sanitary Pad. It is cheaper than my favorite brand but the quality is almost the same. Modess Sanitary Pad comes in different variants and whichever variant I use, it offers the same quality. Just recently, I have used …

The skin on my lips is very dry and so it becomes really difficult for me to take care of it during the winter season. Due to the cold outside, the skin on my lips start peeling and sometimes the situation becomes so worst that I have blood coming …

For people suffering from astigmatism, using Bausch & Lomb Toric Lens might be the solution.
Astigmatism is something like of a blurred vision when you look at something very bright or very light. You tend to misread the numbers or alphabets.
A lot of us are suffering from Astigmatism, and …

This shampoo had a particular draw for me, because I am lazy, and flat ironing my hair seems to take forever. Of course there is the heat damage associated with it also, but the real issue is—“ I am lazy! I heard someone claim this was a miracle shampoo …

I was introduced to this soap by my cousin who has been using it for years. At first she said that it is very difficult to buy or see one in supermarkets or groceries. She has to buy online and wait for weeks for her to receive her kojic …

With the advent of winter, when most part of my body is covered during this season, it is my hands which seem to bear the brunt the cold winds that blow in this season. The chilly air seems to just rob the moisture from my skin making my hands …

Although this product regularly retails for about $20, I was able to pay about $15 for it online. Although I was very unfamiliar with it prior to ordering it, the main reason that I decided to try it anyway was the fact that there is nothing like it …

The last but not least of my acne regime from Mario Badescu, a must have, the cleansing gel. This gel contains papaya extracts which are AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). This claims to get rid of dull skin and remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying the skin. This cost …

I can’t tell you just how much I love going to my local dollar store. Yes, it’s true, most of the stuff you get there are completely and utterly useless or is made from some country you know should not be making anything remotely food-related, but I am always fascinated …

A few days after purchasing the DermaNew Total Body Experience Microdermabrasion System, I went back to pick up the DermaNew Facial Rejuvenation system as well.
Whereas the first Microdermabrasion kit featured tools for the body and feet, the second featured facial tools and products. Since …

When I noticed my lips were looking a little rough, and I was worried that they were showing signs of aging, I decided to look into some lip treatments. I like the idea of increasing the volume, but cosmetic “lip plumpers” have had mixed results and nothing very impressive when …

Being a very athletic person, I need to take extra care of my bones to keep up with my active life. One of the supplements I am taking religiously is Calcium to maintain the good health of my bones.
Calci-Aid is the …

I have tried many different toothbrushes over the years. I don’t have a particular one that I stick to and will try almost any toothbrush once. I saw a fairly inexpensive toothbrush at my local Dollar Tree store and just could not help but try it. It was the …