On the top of our "Things to do in San Francisco" list we decided to put "Visit Alcatraz" on it. It was recommended by a friend and definitely a learning experience. Alcatraz prison was radiating with history. They had a few options for tours and different areas and we tried to follow the groups but still found ourselves lost in the crowds and roaming away from the group. Wh...

This last summer, I was taking my brother and cousins out Kayaking for their first times. I did some research before hand and looked up a couple places to take them considering safety, and of course entertainment. I ended up finding a place known as "The best kept secret kayak rentals location" in Long Beach, California. It was a breeze getting set up before we were out on the water. ...

Crest has been coming up with a great line of whitening strips ranging from basic white to obsessedly bright. I tried them exactly by the book for awhile and enjoyed the results until i began getting unwanted results. I know these now, but I've noticed a lot of my friends aren't entirely aware:Regular usage breaks down tooth enamel making teeth extremely sensitive and almost see-through...

I've gone through my share of Nokia phones. My friends and I have done everything from microwave them, drop them in the washing machine, to the inevitable toilet flush and I HAVE to say that the Nokia 6820 has surpassed the abuse and then some. The only thing I've ever had to do was replace the battery because it's definitely seen better days. (I'm addicted to talking on my phon...

I wish I discovered this a long time ago to save myself time but all the other products I've tried has just made me appreciate this even more. I use so much from concealer to foundation to pressed powder to eye shadows and lip gloss. I don't necessarily need all that but I love it so much that I'm addicted to buying them. MAC withstands rain, tears, being thrown in a pool, long days...

I've suffered from extreme allergies all my life from food allergies to skin allergies. I've been on and off almost every brand name allergy medicine for as long as I could remember and the only one I fell back on for a long time was Benadryl though it constantly caused me to pass out for the rest of the day and night. My mother recommended to me to take this though I was skeptical beca...

I received an Apple iPod (First Generation) as a birthday gift from a friend when they first came out and was the envy of all my friends. My cousin bought me an iSkin for my birthday though I was initially hesitant because of all the options of iPod covers that were available. But I used it because I didn't have anything at the moment and I never bought anything else because of the protecti...

Sometimes I think I'd rather just go to bed with my makeup on and wake up with crusty eyeliner than use this to remove my makeup. The Almay oil free products dry my skin out so much that I need to apply moisturizer afterwards but they still act light enough that it feels like a simple toner. The oil based products feel like I just ate a bucket of buttered popcorn and rubbed my hands all ove...

I've grown up in California's deserts and withstood days in 100-120+ degree heat. Needless to say, deodorants and anti-perspirants are definitely a necessity here. I've tried so many different types and wasted a ton of money on some. Though, the Secret line has always managed to draw me back in again and again. I just began using the newest line which is the "Clinical Strength&...

Some time ago, Victoria's Secret changed the style of their standard cotton underwear line. They decided that a newer version with a sleek waistband with tagless feature would be more appealing than their previous classic style. The tagless feature I agree with completely and love but the waistband I absolutely hate. These have always been my favorites. My most comfortable. My most dependab...

I just recently decided to try Pledge's new Multi-Surface Dust Wipes despite the ever growing collection of household cleaners under my sink and amongst the products with specific uses, I've found myself only reaching for the Pledge. Just as it says and what's advertised in the commercials, it's for everywhere and it definitely works. Lint free and smudge free. It doesn't ca...

I just recently rented the movie Room 1408, yet another one of amazing Stephen King's tall tales. Movie-wise, I was disappointed. I'm a chicken. I can't take scary movies without losing sleep for weeks after but after watching this movie, I was pretty disappointed. I would've expected a lot more effects and such for the technology this generation carries. It made the Nightmare o...

I took my brother to San Diego's Sea World for his birthday and per his request purchased tickets and went on their advertised "Behind the Scenes Tour" where we were taken through "employee only" areas in the park. It seemed like a great idea at the moment, then we met our tour guide. No offense to her but I tried to escape every chance I got. We were told we weren't...

I discovered Red Envelope while trying to find a proper gift for my significant other's mother. It's easy to shop for women but it's difficult to find something appropriate. With her birthday nearing, I surfed the web incessantly and came across their website. Within 10 minutes, I already had my top five choices picked out and the hardest decision at that point was figuring out what...

I have mixed feelings towards Proactiv's acne products. I initially bought it because I had embarassing rosacea which is basically "Rosy Cheeks" acne. Not your standard pimples but adult acne. Within the first few weeks, I was amazed with the immediate results. I began to use it religiously, not too much but as a nightly regiment. For the first time in a long time, I had exception...

I unintentionally tried Biosilk's Hair Therapy Serum while I was getting ready to go out with my cousin. She put too much on her hand and decided to wipe the excess off onto my hair. I didn't think about it initially but as I continued to fix my hair, I noticed how it was much more managable, less frizzy and I didn't have to use detangler for the first time. It didn't leave an o...

I've worked for restaurants for some time now and have gone in and out of many shoes for work especially specific 'restaurant environment friendly' types. I've tried shoes for crews and unless they come to my workplace, I don't ever recommend buying them from a catalog. I discovered Dr. Scholls work shoes out of desperation when my work shoes gave out on me one day and I'...

I've suffered from back pain for a couple years on and off from a car accident I had gotten into one night. After seeing a chiropractor almost every week for months, I was beginning to think I couldn't function without one. I began to notice that I was fine in the beginning of every week then struggling by the end only desperately wanting another adjustment before I felt like I could ca...