The Living Solutions Portable Speakers with iPod Dock fills several needs of iPod owners.  The speakers provide rich sound from a very small package and fold flat making it easy to store or to carry with you in a small bag.  The speakers come with an AC adaptor and can also be powered by four AA batteries when you're on the go.  But what really sets these budget speakers apar...

Old Navy recently introduced their new "Sweetheart" fit to replace the older "Just Below the Waist" jeans.  The new jeans are stylish and cute, but they sit significantly lower on the wait than the older jeans.  The "Goddess" style fits at the waist, leaving women that wore the "Just Below the Waist" jeans without a good option.The jeans run tru...

The earbuds that come with iPods or other MP3 players are often lacking in both sound quality and comfort.  Philips has stepped into fill the niche between bargain basement earbuds and more expensive options like Shure.  The SHE9500 come with three sizes of soft rubber caps to provide both a comfortable fit and a snug, sound-enhancing seal.  These earbuds are meant to be worn in ...

Olay Age Deying Daily Renewal Cream is a thick cream that contains beta hydroxy acids to slough off old dead skin and revel healthy skin underneath.  I had noticed the beginnings of fine lines around my nose and some skin discoloration along my jaw line.  After using the renewal cream for 5 days, I have noticed a significant change in the appearance of my skin.  The lines are muc...

With coffee drinks costing up to $5, more and more people are turning to home espresso makers.  While the Bialetti Moka Pot is often called a "stovetop espresso maker," it does not make true espress.  It does, however, make very good, very strong coffee that is great by itself or as a base for lattes or cafe au laits.The Bialetti Moka Pot is made from aluminum, so it is ligh...

I have a very dry scalp with other scalp problems, but I hate traditional dry scalp and dandruff shampoos.  My beautician recommended Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo.  I didn't want to try it because I felt like salon shampoos were too expensive, but I' so glad I gave it a shot.  Tea tree oil has been used to treat scalp conditions for years and it has really made a differ...

The Worth Prodigy Fastpitch bat is aimed at young players that areready to move up to a quality bat without making the expensive leap to a composite bat.  Made of aluminum, the bat is end-loaded for more pop and has an impressive -13 drop, giving a young player plenty of force-generating length while keeping the bat light enough for even the smallest girls.The Prodigy is tough enough to st...

Everyday Minerals Foundation is simply the best mineral foundation you can buy at a price that you can afford.  There are over 20 different shades, which is the largest selection that I've seen in a mineral make-up line.  The shades come in warm, cool and neutral.  It is easy to find a perfect match.There is no bismuth, which can cause skin irritation, in EM.  The best t...

The Palm Centro is the smallest and cheapest Palm yet.  This is basically a Palm Treo in a smaller, sleeker package. It runs the Palm OS, which has been criticized as being old, but it opens applications instantly and it does what it does well.  The Centro fits in the hand well, and even though Palm has shrunk it down to lillipution size (for a smart phone), they did manage to sqeeze ...

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Face Wash is a make-up remover and skin cleanser in one product. It thoroughly removes all traces of make-up, dirt an excess oil without drying out my skin.  My dermotologist recommended this cleanser to me me.  I have rosacea, and harsh cleansers irritate my skin and cause flare-ups.  Cleaners that are"gentle" leave traces of make-up behind.&nb...

Clinique Clarifying Lotion is the second step in Clinique's 3-Step Skin Care plan.  Step 2 is marketed as being for normal and combination skin, but it is too harsh and too full of alcohol for all but the oilest skin.  The clarifying lotion is designed to remove any traces of make-up that the Step One cleanser left behind and to deflake the skin.  It does remove make-up, but ...

When you hear the name Crowne Plaza, you think of a high quality hotel experience.  Unfortunately, the Tulsa Crowne Plazadoes not live up to that reputation.The hotel was recently remodeled, but there are still major problems, including a cigarette burn on a bed skirt in a non-smoking room and dirty towels in the bathroom.  The ice machines on several floors were out of service and th...

When I started noticing some fine lines around my eyes, I'll admit I panicked.  I wasn't sure what products were appropriate for my skin.  I stumbled on Olay Regenerist Daily Renewal Serum and was initially drawn to the price.  At $18, it costs a little more than a lot of mass market anti-aging products, but it is significantly cheaper than any department store serums and...

The Crescent Hotel is one of the flagship hotels in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  It is the site if frequent conventions and is usually full.  Built in 1886, the Crescent Hotel was at different times served as a girls' school and a cancer hospital.  The current owner has restored the hotel to it's original 1886 appearance with modern touches.  The rooms are somewhat sma...

The Hotel Phillips is Kansas City is a restored art deco hotel right in the middle of downtown, close to dining and the Midland Theater.  It sat empty for many years until an investment group bought and restored the property.  The restoration is beautiful and the rooms are clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated.  The rooms are extremely small, however.  I stayed for two...

My migraines began later than many people's and the first time one hit, I was blindsided.  It was on a Friday night, when the chances of reaching my doctor were slim. Excedrin Migraine saved the weekend.  It's marketed as an effective pain reliever for mild to moderate migraines.  Nothing about my migraines feels mild, but Excedrin Migraine does relieve the pain.  Wi...