Thanks to an online course in corporate finance management (ugh), I had the opportunity to use the HearMe web conferencing system.  Although most online classes use a chat room or forum discussion format, my current professor prefers a weekly get together, and since the class is online, he facilitates these meetings through the HearMe website.  Upon hearing about this format, I was ve...

Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Plus Intensive Repair Hand Creme is a hand lotion that delivers high end results for a great price.  This product can be found at most pharmacies, grocery stores and super stores for less than $5 a tube.  Good hand creams must balance effective moisturizing with good absorption, so that hands are not left feeling slick, sticky or oily.  Eucerin Dry Skin T...

Lip gloss comes in an almost infinite number of colors, shades, finishes, brands, and packages.  Having a bit of a lipstick/lip gloss fetish, I've tried hundreds of different kinds.  As I mature, I have found that many lip glosses simply are not appropriate for a grown woman who works in an office Monday through Friday.  Many are too shiny, or the coverage is too heavy, or th...

Although I love the polished effect of using lipstick, I hate the hassle of lip liners, reapplications, and fading color.  When Avon advertised its answer to these problems, its My Lip Miracle line of lipsticks, I was overjoyed.  Maybe now I could be a grown up and wear lipstick to work without dreading the rigorous upkeep required to keep my lips looking just like they did when I lef...

Like many people, when the weight loss product Alli became available over the counter, I rushed out and picked up my own starter kit.  I read through the booklet, signed up at the online support website, and diligently read about the possible side effects.  Then, I waited three weeks before even taking the first pill.  As more information became available about the embarassing po...

Because we have only one bathroom in our house, the mirror endures a lot of abuse from toothpaste, handprints, and water splatters.  I purchased Windex Wipes with the hope that I would remember to clean off the mirrors on a daily basis, to cut down on that goopy build up.  With the convenience of using a wipe versus a bottle of glass cleaner and roll of paper towels. this seemed like ...

Since my daughter has severe eczema, we have become connoisseurs, you might say, of various brands and types of lotions and creams.  Our search for the most effective moisturizer has led us from the insanely expensive, to the bargain basement priced store brand.  Much to our surprise, one of the most effective creams we have found is Wal Mart's Equate Dry Skin Cream.  This cr...

My husband is obsessive about having clean teeth and fresh breath, which means we try a lot of different toothpastes, and rarely remain loyal to a brand for more than one tube of paste.  With coupon in hand (hence the lower price), I snatched up a tube of AquaFresh Advanced Whitening Toothpaste as soon as it hit our local market's shelf.  Overall, this toothpaste is a great perfor...

Anyone with children in their house deals with laundry stains.  They can be tough, sneaky, and heartbreaking when found while pulling clothes out of the dryer.  Because my oldest has severe eczema, I have become a master at finding and "killing" sneaky stains; everything from blood, oily ointments, and medicine, to greasy lotions and even sweat stains.  My daughter can ...

Kids with allergies can be a pain, both the allergies themselves, and the kids suffering from them.  Kids with allergies and eczema can be maddening.  In our quest to control our little allergy/eczema suffere's symptoms, Zyrtec was prescribed, first in liquid form, and later in the chewable tablet form.  Since Zyrtec is approved for use in infants as young as six months, we h...

Any product that lets me skip a step in hair styling is worth a try.  With two little kids plus myself to get out the door in the morning, every minute counts.  Since I have long hair, I was excited to try the Remington Wet 2 Straight Slim Plate Straightener, in the hopes that I could attain that sleek, polished straight look without blow drying first.  After one morning of steam...

Once I hit 30, I decided it was time to take wrinkle control seriously.  I had been using other drug store anti-wrinkle products for a few years, but felt it was time to move on to something stronger.  Avon Force Extra Triple Lifting Night Cream seemed like my answer.  It claims to lift, tighten, and improve the overall texture and appearance of the user's face and neck. ...

Although I consider myself computer literate, I am far from being a "techy".  My decision to purchase a Dell laptop was born of the frustration of attempting to complete an online MBA with my only internet and computer access at work.  I nearly made it, hauling myself back to work after hours for 2.5 years, working feverishly during lunches to complete papers.  Nearing ...

I have been an avid user of chap stick for most of my life.  While staring at my lips one day, I wondered why they had so many lines, since they are always well moisturized.  Then it hit me.  Those lines were wrinkles!  A well-timed Avon catalog was having a sale on their new Plump & Smooth Lip System.  I could try it for $14.00, much lower than the $25.00 average p...

For Ohio winters, a good makeup foundation is a must to smooth dry, cold weather skin.  Avon Line Softening Mousse Foundation is intended to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, give the appearance of smooth skin texture, and even out skin tone.  This product delivers on most of these claims.Avon Line Softening Mousse Foundation is a whipped foundation, meaning it is a non-liquid founda...

Suave Exhale Lively Juicy Tangerine Body Wash is advertised as a stress reliever through aromatherapy.  This is a popular trend among body washes these days.  The tangerine scented body wash is supposed to invoke feelings of happiness and vigor. Aromatherapy has always seemed slightly like voodoo to me, so I can't comment on an increased feeling of happiness since using this Suave...

Nothing ages a person more than wrinkles and dark circles around the eyes.  Although I was using a face cream who's wrinkle reduction I was pleased with, I needed something specifically for my problematic eye areas.  You know, the dark circles, puffiness, and creases that shout "I'm the mother of young children who hasn't slept 8 consecutive hours in five years!"...

A funny thing happened to my facial skin this summer; instead of tanning to a nice even glow, it decided to rebel against the sun with various random dark spots that got darker every time I went out for some sun.Despite numerous warnings, I have always liked the look of a nice summer tan on my face, including rosy cheeks and a look that might fool people into thinking I spend long afternoons on...

In this day and age of sleek, straight hair looks, my hair texture is completely out of style.  With enough natural wave to not lay straight, but not enough to look curly, styling my hair is more frustrating than potty training my 2 year old. I decided to try Dove Straight & Sleek because it promised a natural, soft look while taming the "frizzies" and "fly aways" m...

Little kids seem physically incapable of staying under the covers at night.  If your house, like mine, is frigidly cold upstairs, then this may be a concern for you.  The answer for our two little ones turned out to be Gerber Childrens Wear Blanket Sleepers.  These thick, zippered and footed pajamas provide a nice warm layer that literally covers your child from the neck all the ...