I bought this natural whitening toothpaste to try out because it appears to be somewhat different from regular toothpaste. The most noticeable difference when using it is that it's not solid paste and the first time I squeezed the tube a thick white liquid shot out, and most of it missed my toothbrush, despite the manufacturers claim to have invented a clean valve system for easy usage! The...

I usually choose an unscented deodorant because I don't like artificial scents, and I always try to buy one with natural ingredients. I saw Liquid Rock deodorant from Kiss My Face, an all-natural organic body care company that does not use animal ingredients or animal testing. Liquid Rock is Paraben Free. Paraben is a chemical preservative which has been identified as contributing to the ri...

Dulce de Leche is the Spanish name for a traditional sweet milky treat. This chocolate toffee version is a smooth chocolatey liquid which comes in a squeezy plastic bottle. It's made to an authentic Argentinean recipe and is a product of Argentina. The high milk content gives it a sticky toffee quality and caramel flavor, but what I like most about it...

I had not heard of American author Louis Bayard, before I read this novel. 'The Pale Blue Eye' is a thriller which features the character of real life author and poet Edgar Allan Poe. It is set in 1831 when Poe was a cadet at West Point Military Academy.The story is narrated, in the form of a testament, by Gus Landor, a former New York cop who is called in to make some investigations at...

The Poe Shadow is Matthew Pearl's second novel. The story starts with the death of Edgar Allan Poe. It is based on the author's extensive research and knowledge of Poe's work. He uses actual letters and newspaper reports, from the time of Poe's death, and the following years. The cause of death has never been fully established, and Poe's exact whereabouts during his fin...

This novel was first published in 1949 and is still in print. It was written by Dodie Smith, author of '101 Dalmatians', and is set in a remote part of England. The story is told through the eyes of a teenage girl, Cassandra Mortmain, who has ambitions to be a novelist. She keeps a journal of her everyday life, and the book is an account of her experiences, as if she was writing about t...

Did you know that eating dark chocolate is good for your health? It can help to maintain a healthy heart and blood system.  Organic dark chocolate is more expensive to buy than regular brands, but Seeds of Change makes the experience of eating chocolate a special pleasure. Seeds of Change donates 1% of profits from sales to research, and promotes diversity and sustainability in the product...

I live on my own so it's easier and cheaper for me to hand wash small items of clothing and underwear, rather than use a laundry or a washing machine. I always use Ecover Delicate washing liquid, which is produced without animal testing and is kind to the environment.The washing liquid comes in a recyclable and refillable plastic bottle. It is a clear pale thick liquid, with no distinctive ...

My Cute Pets slimline wall calendar hangs in my kitchen. The calendar is printed on glossy paper with clear dark blue type. Each day of the month has a small blank space for writing in. Saturdays and Sundays are shaded pale blue, so they stand out from the plain white weekdays.  Every month features a lovely photograph of pet animals or birds. One month has a picture of an adorable baby bu...

This is a no ordinary bathroom tissue, this is an ecologically-friendly product, made from 90% sugar cane and 10% woodpulp. It requires less processing than tissue made from recycled paper. It saves trees, and it saves on the amount of energy used in its manufacturing process. I'm really impressed by the quality of papura, because I used to buy tissue made from recycled ...