When I was diagnosed with diabetes, my doctor insisted that I attend a class about it at the hospital. My father had been diabetic for over 30 years and I thought I already knew what I needed to know. However, I learned that not only did I not already know it, some of the information had changed over the years.Each person in class was given a great handbook that helps explain diabetes and what ...

I received the Avent ISIS Manual Breast Pump as a baby shower gift. It was an item I selected on my registry at Babies R Us. The reason I select it was because it came with 2 bottles 4oz (125ml) bottles and 2 sets of diaphrams and valves. It also came with a stand that could also be used as a funnel cover, screw ring (great for keeping bottle nipples clean on the go) and a sealing bas...

I breast fed both of my children for the first year of their life.  My eldest had no issues to write home about, when it came to feeding.  If there was the smell of milk in the air, she'd start sucking.  My youngest, on the other had, her mouth was too small and she was too impatient for us to get the breast feeding down.As such, I had to purchase a pump, to relieve engorgeme...

I would start this review by saying that this breatpump sucks, but it didn't.  Lack of suction was only one of several problems I had with this item.  When first purchasing a breastpump, I wasn't sure if I would use it much so I went with an inexpensive option.  In that manner, Evenflo fit the bill.  But soon that old adage, that "cheap things aren't good an...

Manual Antonio National Park is located on the western coastline of Costa Rica.   It runs along the seashore, with beautiful coves, and is a tropical rain forest. It opens at 7 AM and closes at 4 PM. The park has excellent beaches, beautiful foliage and a lot of wildlife.The park is small and can be managed in a one day visit.   However, two full days would be bett...

This is the manual version of Gillette's new Fusion razor with 5 blades and one precision trimmer blade on back. It trims sideburns, under the nose, and shapes facial hair. The 5 blades are spaced close together to help reduce the pressure of each blades, which pulling of the hair for less irritation.I received this razor for free in the mail as a free sample, what is always cool. I had it ...

I have a slightly borderline high blood pressure. Before I bought this meter, whenever my doctor measure my blood pressure at his clinic, unknowingly I felt very stressed and surely my blood pressure shoots up. Thus the decision to buy this meter so that I can take my blood pressure in a more relax atmosphere at home.Pros: It is very easy to use, lightweight and very conveni...

We purchased this freezer a month ago. It has been wonderful. It is just the right size for a small family (2 adults, 1 child). It has a built-in basket, not just that small shelf-thing you see on other freezers. It came with one movable basket, which was a bit of a disappointment, since the model we actual saw on the floor had two movable baskets in addition to the built-in basket. I like the ...

First time we leave the island & out of all the places we get relocated to gets hit by not one but, two hurricanes.  All I can say is thank God we are all okay!  And our home unlike many others is perfectly fine.  We are so blessed & lucky.  I must say I am quite happy with the way the state of Louisiana handled two hurricanes back to back.  We however did learn...

This book has been wonderful during my happy time as the owner of five beautiful felines. Sometimes as a pet owner you have a question or concern that doesn't seem to warrant a trip to the vet. Where do you go for answers? This book can really help. There are chapters on basic care, feeding, grooming, the problem cat, your cat's health, nursing, breeding, first aid and showing. It's...

This is a large book with interesting facts and pictures. If you are a first time cat owner this book is for you, or someone with little knowledge of cats. In the manual you'll find information about picking a kitten, the pros and cons of breeds,long haired or short haired,diseases, and neutering or spading. You will also find answers to behavorial problems, from purring to finicky eating h...

The Avent Isis "On the Go" set includes a manual breastpump, two four-ounce bottles, two nine-ounce bottles, two cool packs, and a sturdy nylon carrying case.  This is the best manual breastpump I have used.  Many breastfeeding mothers on several forums to which I belong hold the same sentiment.  The pumping mechanism is gentle and easy to use and does not tire your han...

This is a very snazzy-looking toothbrush.  There are four different colors of bristles, two of those colors repeated in the handle.The bristles are of different heights and some are set at an angle.  I think this is good for getting at food that may be trapped between teeth.The most unusual feature of this toothbrush is that the other layer of bristles are made of rubber, which feels ...

I love this pump. When my daughter was 8 months old, I turned 21 and I need to pump so I could go out. I had gotten a electric pump from my baby shower and I hated it. It didn't suck right and it hurt. This pump was suggested to me. So I tried it. First it is a great price forty dollars. Second it has a swivel handle making it easy to use in each hand. Also the it has two modes,  Let-d...

Every now and then I get an urge to see if someone really created a better mousetrap for the most basic of things in life.  As with many other "better mousetrap" products, this one fell short.  This one of those impulse purchases hoping I found something that spice up my daily flossing routine without negatively impacting the effectiveness of the task. First ergonomics, the ...

Two years ago I found out my cholesterol was high and I needed to start some exercising to get it down.  I live 30 minutes from the gym and knew I wouldn't stick with that, so we went treadmill shopping.  Not only are treadmills expensive, but they are huge.So, when we found the Cardio Stride PLus, I thought it was perfect.  It's small enough to fit in the corner of the r...

Last semester in college I had to take an Anatomy & Physiology class. That means buying more ridiculously expensive books. This lab manual was $80+shipping and I got it used off eBay. For a text book I did like this book. It has a lot of relevant information on the human body. It also has detailed instructions and pictures for dissections. That part was gross and the pictures in the book do...

I have recently started producing videos for a website and after trying several free trials I have found that I love using Sony Vegas Movie Studio. Initially, it was very confusing but now it is relatively simple to produce a video file that can be uploaded to a website or downloaded to a DVD. I am using Sony Vegas Movie Studio 6.0. While there are more current versions, I have found I have bee...

The Walther G22 Special Operations airsoft rifle is the perfect example of quality and cost. With ranges comparable to many of the higher priced guns, this dual mode weapon allows for either manual cocking or the use of 6AA batteries. Through my experience, I have found that the NiCad batteries used in most of todays standard airsoft rifles allow for very little usage before needing to be recha...

I was looking for a good camera but just couldn't makeup my mind which one to buy. Though I already have 2 (two) very good cameras like Canon, and Sony. They are both good cameras and capture good quality pictures, but the only short coming with these cameras is their size and weight. They are much bigger, heavier and difficult to carry along all day long. So I decided to buy a smaller, com...