Awhile back, I started experiencing some numbness in my right hand. Since I am a freelance writer, I spend lots of time at my computer. My doctor said that I probably had carpal tunnel. Sometimes it would be so bad, that I would have to wear a wrist support brace, in order to sleep. But one of the greatest discoveries for me, was finding this Fellowes Crystals Gel Wrist Rest and Mouse Pad....

My new Pampered Chef spoon rest took some getting used to. I decided to switch to it from my regular one because I liked the idea of it standing upright and thus taking less space on the counter. I also liked the design: a small ceramic dish that catches all the dripping sits on a nice metal base.When the spoon rest arrived, it came in three pieces: the dish and two metal parts that needed to b...

If you buy any Bare Escentuals products besides the foundation, Well-Rested and Bisque should be the two you buy.  They conceal, provide a base, and perfect the complexion, while treating your skin with pure minerals.  Bare Escentuals was the first company to make pure mineral make-up, and they are still the best.Bisque started its life as an eyeshadow, but is now sold in a large...

I was tired of having a messy stovetop and using saucers for my spoon rest.  I wanted a spoon rest that would be effective, attractive and easy to clean.  I did not want one decorated with roosters, chili peppers or grape vines.  Those seem to be very popular designs in kitchen accessories.I was browsing through a catalog for The Pampered Chef and I noticed their spoon rest. ...

This ergonomic wrist rest for straight keyboards is just the perfect height and comfort level for me.The outer shape of this product has been changed slightly since I purchased my wrist rest, but everything else seems the same.  This is a 19-inch pad, so it fits in front of a standard keyboard that has a number pad.  Mine is 3.5 inches at its widest point, and about 1 inch high at its...

While the entire Bare Escentuals line of cosmetics is wonderful, the true miracle worker is their Well-Rested eyeshadow base.  It is the only product I have ever tried that lives up to the promise of minimizing dark circles under the eyes.  The product itself is a small container of yellow powder, applied by a brush.  It is very easy to apply--I'm a moron when it comes to mak...

As part of the vacation ensemble that I take along with me on nearby trips, something I don't want to be without is a bed back rest. This one is a light pink, and matches the pink quilt, sham, and princess pillow that I reviewed earlier. I love to watch TV in bed, as well as read, and this back rest supports my back, and makes both activities comfortable.They generally come in man y co...

Melissa Rossi has created the most absolutely awesome book series for the politically obsessed mind such as myself. But, in doing so, she has also written a book that I could hand to a friend who was curious and get them totally immersed in the subject. I'll admit, it is pretty easy reading for me, but at the same time, she took the time to write a book that appeals to everyone and she goes...

"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is the song that my collectible St. Nick plays.  I was given this as a Christmas gift about 10 years ago.  I keep it stored in my curio cabinet and bring it out each December.  I really love all the intricate details on this piece.  The eyes seem so real and you can see the individual eyelashes on his face.  The white beard is cur...

I've had this decorative, ceramic plate for quite some time. It's supposed to resemble my tuxedo cat and it does, except for the pink nose. My kitty has a black nose. Right now, I keep it around as a decoration, laid flat, on one of my chests. I used to use it to lay my spoon on when I made tea, but I haven't made much hot tea over the summer. This has vibrant colors. The colors on ...

This book is amazing. It tells the story of a girl who, on the cusp of graduating from high school, accidentally runs over one of her classmates and kills her. I know, from this description it doesn't sound very good, and maybe even a little morbid, but it is a fascinating human interest story. Instead of following the victim, as most novels of this type do, Moriarty describes what life is ...

Corner litter pans are excellent in small-animal cages, but many have one major flaw in my opinion. They sorta hook over the bars, but the slightest movement (often from the animals) from below knock them off.That's why I LOVE the Long John Hi-Corner Litter Pan above all others. Instead of hooking over the bars with nothing to keep it there, it has a "No-Tip Secure Lock Cage Attachment...

As a very busy Mom of 2 young kids, I am constantly on the go. There is never enough time to get everything done and there is always something more to do. I have no time to not feel good, it a rule of mine. But sometimes my not-so-young body doesn't always agree with my own rule. One of my favorite products to help combat the "things that slow mommy down' syndrome, is Tyl...

Being a mother of 4 as well as having a large extended family I've had the opportunity to own several minivan's and out of the 3 vans I've owned the Town and Country has been, by far, the best. I had previously owned the Dodge Caravan and the Ford Aerostar but the Chrysler Town and Country has far outperformed them. For one thing, the Town and Country has excellent gas mileage, I ca...

If you are looking for a good quality air mattress, look no further than the Intex Queen Sized Mid-Rise Comfort Rest Airbed.  This air mattress is perfect for anyone who needs a quality inflatable bed.  The bed is equipped with a built in AC pump which allows the bed to inflate in as quick as 3 to 4 minutes.  Once fully inflated, the bed rises to apprxomately 19.5" from the ...

2007 was the summer of sequels in movies.  Spider-Man 3 was one of those sequels.  When I watched the movie, out on DVD, I realized a few things.  First, it definitely was not as good as the first movie.  Second, Venom was not utilized as well as in the comic books.  And third, the acting was redundant.Spider-Man was, and is, huge.  I still believe the first movie ...

I had a demonstation of Cutco knives and boy am I in love with them, I only wish I could afford them. These knives are a cut above the rest of the brands out there. I own what I thought was a good set of knives - but I have discovered that I don't. Cutco knives are beautifuly constructed with no rivets holding the shank into the handle. I was able to cut through a piece of rope with only tw...

In my opinion this was Marques Houston's best work so far! When I first got this CD I was wondering how it would compare to his first two solo albums. Normally I don't listen to the Intro, but the fact that it had a recording of him when he was younger. He later on speaks about his journey as a musician and then starts off with the first track. The first thing I noticed that was differe...

The Second Generation iPod shuffle should be on anyone's list of potential MP3 players, so what makes a music player with no screen so special?. Well to start it's the price, you can get these little suckers refurbished from Walgreens for $69 bucks, or purchase them direct from apple for $79. I purchased one from the official Apple store in my area and I was initially skeptical, I figur...

It might seem a little odd to be writing about a product that doesn't work anymore, but this hair dryer lived a good long life, and always lived up to my expectations.The Conair Cord-Keeper 1600 was great for traveling.  The cord retracted into the handle, keeping it from getting tangled up, and the entire handle folded over, cutting the size of the dryer in half.  It also had dua...