Los Angeles is known for its glamour; however, what most people never realize is that its northern half is a large, sparsely populated desert. I recently flew out there, knowing it could be be hot, hot, hot during the day but cool at night. With that in mind, I packed accordingly – light clothes and [...]
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Envyderm Eyelash Growth Serum Review & Giveaway
In July I began a two week trial of Envyderm Eyelash Growth Serum that I extended to eight weeks. After just a few applications, I began to see visible results. FYI: The manufacturer’s policy is no animal testing. Envyderm was created by Nadia Smith from Morocco. By her description, “Envyderm increases the eyelashes’ keratin levels, [...]
Coppertone Oil Free Faces Lotion Review
As a skin cancer survivor, sun protection is a must not only for sun bathing but everyday living. Therefore, while I was traveling and enjoying the warm California sun this past week I tried Coppertone Oil Free Faces Sunscreen Lotion. When this tube is finished, I intend to buy another. This SPF product really works [...]
Take The Eucerin Skin First Pledge And Support Healthy Women
Earlier this summer I wrote about Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotions with SPF 15 or 30 protection. Ever wonder why your skin is so rough and scratchy about now. The answer is the hot dry summer weather. Simply put, it’s tough on the skin. as a skin cancer survivor, I want to pass on some [...]
ToiletTree Fogless Shower Mirror Review
The tag says, Designed to be fogless for a lifetime!” The tag also says, “Mirror will never fall.” My attempts at busting both of these myths failed. Upon opening the box, hubby found mirror, stand, squeegee, pads, glue, and directions (promptly disregarded). As he brought out the huge toolbox he didn’t need, I heard him [...]
YAK PAK Student Messenger Bag Review
I’m always on the go. Whether shopping, volunteering, visiting with family and friends, or traveling, I need some things, the right things, to carry my goodies place to place. Now brown paper bags don’t do it, nor do plastic ones. Good thing I was introduced to Yak Pak. Yak Pak is a Flatiron District New [...]
Don’t be blue. Go Red. Wisk With Stain Spectrum.
I washed my first load of clothes after I finished high school. My mother who left school at 11 to work in the Brunswick Laundry spared me the task. I remember watching her wash loads of clothes using brown soap and a washboard in the kitchen sink. It was only years after she and my [...]
