This isn't a bad trimmer for the price. But I wouldn't describe this as "professional" by any stretch of the imagination. It's a beard/sideburn/hair trimmer made for the hipster crowd.

The trimmer body is a cylinder that isn't very ergonomic in its design -- which a professional would definitely notice. The design is interesting and somewhat artistic in the darkish metal.

The entire design of the trimmer is similar to the mercurial style known as "steampunk" in people who are familiar with that artistic genre. The metal parts made of dull metal mixed with shiny metal along with the etched artwork of a bearded man circa 1850 give it that touch. It would be a nice gift for that kind of hipster person on your list.

It operates okay and has a few different interchangeable blades to adjust the trim length. It recharges via USB cable and has a blue LED display that goes to '99' when fully charged.

There are a few things that make this less than a professional trimmer. First, the pin mechanism that moves the lower blade when the motor spins is exposed. This is to give it the intended style, but it also presents a hazard where hair can get caught in the exposed mechanism with a likely possibility of hair getting wound around it and yanked out. This is covered in every professional set of trimmers that I've seen and having it exposed would immediately put it into the category of "personal" rather than professional.

The handle is made of a somewhat shiny metal, etched with the artwork, but it's a simple cylinder without any attempt to create a more natural fit for a hand -- in other words, not ergonomic for someone who would be holding it for long periods of time.

The other thing is that the battery life is decent if you're using it once a day to trim up your Victorian era beard and moustache, but a professional might not like having to recharge it frequently depending on how much it's used. To its credit, though, this trimmer does have a display that will show when the battery is getting low, so that's a plus. It might just be attractive to a hipster barber/stylist.

One small nit-pick is that the blade cover is extremely tight-fitting and takes more than a simple flick of the finger to remove. I suppose that will get easier as it's used more, but I have to pry it off using a comb because my fingers aren't hard enough to get it to pop off.

Overall, it's a decent value for the price, but definitely a novelty for the hipster crowd and not made for professional use. But because it works well enough and would make for a nice gift, it still gets a four-star rating.


I take Hyaluronic Acid everyday.  I was chosen by the seller to receive this product for free to try and than write my review about. Pure Science Hyaluronic Acid 460mg with Methylsulfonylmethane - Improves Symptoms of Joint Inflammation, Alleviates Muscle Soreness, Maintains Healthy Skin.  I have been using Hyaluronic Acid for awhile to help with my hip pain and it really seems to help..  A side effect is it improves your skin and gums. This products claims to  IMPROVES SYMPTOMS OF JOINT INFLAMMATION - Pure Science Hyaluronic Acid capsules could be your best choice when there is too much joint pain and you want an effective, safe and natural product to help ease the symptoms. Hyaluronic acid (HA) keeps the fluid in between your joints healthy and viscous, thereby making the fluid an effective lubricant. A decrease of this fluid due to aging or joint disease will cause inflammation, pain and eventually joint degeneration.Well i think this claim is true it really helped me with my hip pain.  I can exerciser now with no pain.  Also it claims to ALLEVIATES MUSCLE SORENESS - The muscle soreness caused by the inactivity of a painful and inflamed joint will be eased the natural and safe way by taking Pure Science HA capsules. Limitation of joint movements can weaken the muscles, damage the joint and sets a cascade of further physical problems. Hence, taking an effective supplement early on to address joint problems can prevent muscle soreness caused by inactivity.  Well i do try to keep active so my body does not shut down.  This product helps with that.  It also will help MAINTAIN HEALTHY SKIN - Let's face it, the inevitable signs of aging will eventually show on our faces. But there is hope for that sagging skin with Pure Science Hyaluronic Acid capsules, that can improve the elasticity of your skin. HA helps your skin retains much needed moisture that normally declines with age. that is so true. This product is  NATURAL AND SAFE - Pure Science Hyaluronic Acid Supplements, an all natural and convenient source of Hyaluronic Acid with MSM content, are carefully processed and made available in vegetarian capsule form. Pure Science.  These Hyaluronic Acid capsules are made under strict GMP standards.  This company offers a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - We trust our brand so much that a 100% money back guarantee is offered.  This product is also good and the capsules are potent for 2 years from the manufacture date.  This is a great Hyaluronice Acid product.


I love this scent! Perfumey and potent, I barely use any of these in the wash and they do the trick. The scent is strong so you don't need much. It don't really know what to compare the smell to, other than it smells like a feminine perfume... floral but with a bright citrus note too. On clothing, it's very mild, but if you are washing a picky male's laundry you might want to try something more herbal. My husband doesn't care one way or the other so this is fine for us.

I know fabric softeners/scent boosters/added stuff are not that great for fabrics but I like my laundry to smell clean. I respond to scent and I have found that I enjoy doing laundry much more if I have nicely scented things to use.

I was using Purex Crystals but the packaging is deceptive, it's only about 3/4 of the way full. I also have to use more in order to get the benefit of the scent. The Downy packaging is a bit better and I do the tiniest sprinkle. One bottle lasts a long time.

They open easily (I guess so people can try the scent before purchasing) and people can steal right from the bottle. I have found half-empty bottles on the shelf before. A friend of mine works in a department store and she says people will dump the entire contents into a ziploc bag and walk out with it! So be sure to check your bottles when you make a purchase! It's easy to just grab a bottle thinking it's full and get home to find that some is missing, especially if you're a distracted mom and are in a hurry to get home before your child has an in-store meltdown!

I now make my own laundry detergent and I use these in one of my batches (I make a softener/added stuff free batch too, for towels) and I am very happy with it. Only one step and no measuring when its time to wash. The recipe I use is from a blog called Aprons 'n Pearls and the post is called Homemade Laundry Soap (if you want to Google it, I found it on Pinterest). It uses washing soda, borax, Fels Naptha, and other ingredients plus these. You only need a couple-few tablespoons per laundry load so one batch lasts a looong time. It takes about 20-30 mins to make it.

I purchased this through Prime Pantry and it was $6.99 with a $2.00 coupon, which is still a little bit more than what I'd pay in my grocery store. But I needed a new bottle before I would have a chance to run to the store. I paid extra for the delivery but in store this is much less expensive, especially if you can find a coupon.


I first learned of DMSO from our teenage son's college running coach.  As an athlete who runs over 100 miles a week, our kid was frequently dealing with pains and injuries from his workouts.  When knee or ankle pain didn't ease up after a few days (and serious injury had been ruled out by orthopedists), the trainers would break out the DMSO.

Since then, I've used it on my own running-injured knee occasionally when the pain becomes too bad.  After applying, the area remains wet and a bit sticky for about 20-30 minutes (remember to wash your hands thoroughly after rubbing it in).  After this amount of time, you can wipe off any excess that hasn't been absorbed by your body.  During this time, the area usually becomes warm, a bit rosy, and itchy.  I also get a garlic taste in my mouth which is typical for most people.  For those people who use it frequently, their bodies can begin to emit a garlic-like odor in their sweat.

DMSO is a by-product of paper making and is primarily used as an industrial solvent for herbicides, fungicides, antibiotics, and plant hormones.  It's had experimental use orally as treatment for certain types of cancer.  At this time, it does NOT have the approval of the FDA for use on humans other than as a specific physician-prescribed treatment for bladder disorder/cancer.  It is FDA approved for use on horses and dogs, and is widely used in that industry.

It's important to note that the face and neck are more sensitive to DMSO and no higher concentrations than 50% should ever be applied there.  Also, when applying DMSO to your skin, it's important that the skin is *totally* clean, dry, and unbroken because DMSO penetrates the body.  As it penetrates, DMSO can carry any chemical that has a molecular weight of up to 1,000 units right through the skin and into the body, into the blood stream, and even through the blood-brain barrier. It also leaves the skin more permeable than normal for a few hours. There is a possibility that chemicals such as the dye from clothing in contact with DMSO-treated skin could be accidentally passed through the skin and carried directly into the body.

While I do generally experience pain relief when I use DMSO, I usually save it for when my knee is at its worst.


I have long been curious about Wen but am always leery of getting locked into automatic shipments which is what happens often when ordering from TV or a website. I found out that Sephora now sells it, so off I went to buy some. I was convinced that it was the answer for my sun-and-curling-iron-damaged hair. I bought the almond mint one there and tried it a few times; quite frankly at the time I was disappointed and returned to my regular shampoo & conditioner. Admittedly my hair was in pretty bad shape. Well, a few weeks ago I went to the salon and had about 8 inches cut off. And I tried Wen on it again and had several good hair days. I became curious about this orange blossom scent which is not available at Sephora so I ordered it...

I actually buckled down and followed directions this time. It has taken some patience but I finally got the knack of how best to use it on my hair! My hair is now short in back, longer in front with bangs. The texture is medium-fine and I have a good bit of hair so it often looks thicker than it really is (humid climate plays a part in that!) First off: 10-16 pumps of this is far too much and takes forever to rinse out. The magic number for me is 5-7 pumps. Secondly, I use lukewarm, not cold water to wash and cooler water to rinse. And I do rinse well after leaving it on for the duration of my shower - this is very important as it will leave a film on my hair if I don't. Thirdly: I massage it very well into my scalp, adding a bit more water and then comb through to the ends.

Both the almond mint and the orange blossom work equally well, so I know this orange blossom Wen is the real thing. My hair looks and feels better than it has in a long time; it has bounce, shine and holds a style beautifully! I now only use a tiny bit of mousse on my bangs and spray lightly with hairspray and do not need to comb or brush for the rest of the day even in high humidity. I do work outside and so the style does fall some by the end of the day but that is to be expected with an active job like mine. But the damage and dryness that had been plaguing me have all but disappeared since I have been using Wen. When I feel it creeping back, I just use the Remoist Mask by Wen and that fixes it straight away.

A note on the scent: It really does not smell like orange blossoms to me, but it is pleasant with a fresh floral aroma and maybe just a hint of spice. I can still smell it faintly in my hair after blow drying whereas with the almond mint I cannot.

I am really happy with this product and do not intend to ever use anything else on my hair again!


Antrolife BP Cuff

As a retired cardiac nurse, I must have advised literally thousands of people to check their BP regularly during my career.  Maintaining a normal blood pressure can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.  Until now, I’d just use my manual BP cuff and stethoscope to check household BP, but I can’t do this anymore.  I recently gave my prized stethoscopes to my niece who just graduated from nursing school and is following in her aunt’s footsteps by going into cardiac care.

How about accuracy?  Checking BP for myself and my husband, I found this device to be accurate, and the readings were consistent with manual readings.  It has an audible reading of results and only three buttons so is really helpful and easy to use for the vision impaired folks. Be aware that the voice is not only a stilted automated voice but has an asian accent, so is not that easy to understand.  I’ve turned the voice off on mine.

For setting this up, the first step is to set user, date and time.  I found it a bit confusing because the year was displayed as 20, then on the next line was 22.  Its possible to track BP for two different users.  After the date is the choice of audible readings and display of BP as mmHg, the standardized measure used mostly throughout the world now, and kPa, which can be turned off.  The device can be operated using four AAA batteries, included, or plug in using the included usb-c cable (charge block NOT included).  The screen displays nice, large red numbers, easy to read, BP and pulse.

The cuff seems to be well made.  Packaging states that its one-size-fits-all, but from my experience, this cuff may be too small for some individuals, and conversely, too small for others.  When using, make sure the velcro flap of the cuff meets the white stripe on the inside to be sure its a good fit.  If a cuff is too small, the reading may be inaccurately too high, and if the cuff is too big, the reading may be inaccurate and displayed as lower than it should be.

I’d suggest taking this BP device with you to your next doctors visit.  Have them take your BP twice, once with their normal process then with your new machine.  While its perfectly normal for BP to vary minute to minute, if you find your new cuff to be consistently off, up or down, by a few points, then at least you’ll have a close ballpark idea of how your readings at home will compare with your doctor’s.

I honestly think every household should have one of these, and used regularly, at least once weekly, about three times weekly if on meds to regulate BP.  I’m very pleased with this particular monitor, and very happy to have it.  5-stars!

I hope you’ve found this review to be helpful!!


Way too pricey. Quell claims these last 2 weeks a piece. I'm not seeing it. I wipe my leg with alcohol, and place on my leg without touching the pads with my fingers. The problem is that because of the curve of the leg, the pads have a tough time staying stuck, but instead naturally they start to curl at the edges. The strap doesn't really do much to remedy this problem. The pads still don't remain tight to the leg... which causes a burning sensation because the current isn't distributed properly.

Quell's remedy to this is to not fix their crappy electrodes, but to instead try to up-sell you on their more expensive sports electrodes. What they should be doing is offering a refund and fixing their product to work simply like they claim in their advertising. It's not like I'm the only one complaining about this. It's a very common complaint.

Honestly, I think this company is ripping people off. I don't believe for a second their "86% of users experience pain relief" claims. Just look through the comments on their Facebook pages / ads or here on Amazon and you'll see this number doesn't comply with actual reviews. I wore the device for 4 weeks and all I did was waste time, burn my legs and spent over $300. Since I purchased the Quell on eBay, I can't return it. The reason I purchased it on eBay was to save money. I figured with an "86%" success rate, the odds were in my favor lol.

What really irritates me is why Quell charges $250 for an overpriced tens unit that fits in a strap. They claim it's special technology but that's utter BS. It's a wearable tens unit for your leg. I can see them charging maybe $80 for this, but how they justify charging 10x the cost of my very good $30 tens unit that's actually more powerful, I have no idea.

And why they must charge $30 for 2 crappy electrode pads that barely last a week, when the pads for my tens unit only cost a small fraction of this price. They are the same exact thing basically, except the Quell pads are placed on a piece of paper with 2 snaps attached. How that justifies a 3x cost increase is beyond me. You'd think that a larger venture like Quell with national ad campaigns would be getting great deals with their bulk purchasing power... compared to a small company selling tens units strictly on Amazon.


For your information I've been using sweeteners for over 30 years.  The Stevita is my preferred method of sweetening coffee, tea, kool aid, and food. This product has been used in my home for the last 3 years, and I love it.  The comparison chart shares some of my discoveries and feelings about the products I've used.

Stevita-Pkts. for 1.5 cups of cold liquid- .75-1; pkts. for 1.5 cups hot liquid- 2; after taste rating from low=0.1 to high=5- 0.1, and finally problems- The ease of use is a little harder with humid weather, but rice in the storage container eliminates the problem.  There are zero carb. grams, less than any of the other sweeteners listed here.

Sweet'n Low (pink generic packs also)-Pkts. for 1.5 cups of cold liquid- .75-1; pkts. for 1.5 cups hot liquid- 2; after taste rating from low=0.1 to high=5- 4.3, and finally problems- the strong aftertaste is problematic for many, and with baking always remember to add fluid to compensate for sugar moisture lost (and this may also be the case with all the other sweeteners).

Equal(generic's also)-Pkts. for 1.5 cups of cold liquid- 1.5-2; pkts. for 1.5 cups hot liquid-  4; after taste rating from low=0.1 to high=5-3.8, and finally problems- hot food and drinks require more sweetener packets and they may also increase the aftertaste.

Truvia-Pkts. for 1.5 cups of cold liquid- 1.5-2; pkts. for 1.5 cups hot liquid- 4; after taste rating from low=0.1 to high=5-1.8, and finally problems- the carb content with each packet of sweetener is about 3 grams, one teaspoon of sugar has about 4 grams of carb.

Splenda(generic's also)-Pkts. for 1.5 cups of cold liquid- 2-3 ; pkts. for 1.5 cups hot liquid- 6; after taste rating from low=0.1 to high=5- 0.8, and finally problems- total carb is less than one gram per packet, but for hot drinks I use 6 packets of it.

Please remember these are my personal takes on the sweeteners, there is more info online about chemical composition and health concerns with use.

So because of the differences in cost, flavor, and ease of use my choice is Stevita.


I had not brushed regularly in so long, and definitely didn't floss. Seemed I always had bleeding gums, and bad breath no matter what I did, and it was discouraging. I recalled years ago using a tool exactly like this with more success with regards to frequency of use, so I purchased it.

Yes, it is reusable and self contained, which I like a lot, and fits much better in the mouth than some of the other reusable ones. But there are a few downsides. For starters, it's made of plastic, and unless one feels like raveling which ever floss one prefers using (assuming one didn't want, or couldn't get the refill kind made for it), one doesn't have too many options. Next, it has to be wound pretty tightly, or else it pops off the fork prong thingies, and even then it could do that anyway. But tightly wound means it doesn't curve around the tooth as much, if at all, cleaning less surface area as just using ones fingers to hold the floss.

The biggest problem I had with this, was with the floss itself. One day, it caught between my back teeth and frayed. Thin filaments were stuck between my teeth, and I couldn't get it out. While driving it somehow dislogged, and got stuck at the top of my throat, back of the tongue - I had to pull over because it was making me gag, and I had to throw up trying to get it out... sorry about that. From then on, I decided to quickly find natural floss, as if I am going to swallow bits of string, I'd rather it not be plastic. Well, turns out virtually all floss found in stores is made from synthetic fiber... even the vegan kind. And a quick search on amazon will get you silk floss... sounds fancy until you remember that the silk worms don't survive the process. Thankfully, natural fibers for floss, that doesn't kill animals, is out there, so I tried it out, and somehow it's thicker, than this floss here, but doesn't get stuck between my teeth! Makes no sense!

Finally, I got a proper cleaning from the dentist, started brushing and flossing after each meal, took turmeric for inflammation (turns out I had gingivitis, ew), and an alcohol-free herbal mouth wash, and within a week my mouth was clean again all the time!!  I finally felt effective, and decided to just use my fingers to hold the floss, like a big girl, and just like that I'm flossing all the time, without this gimmick!


So their is an explanation to what many people are calling fake reviews. A year or so ago I started taking this vitamin at the time I noted the large amount of unverified reviews. So, I looked and found that they were reviews copied from the Dasgro web sight. If you look now you will see that Dasgro just sends you to amazon to see reviews. Amazon lets anybody write a review if you make an account to verify that you don't write multiple, but amazon also sometimes lets companies transfer reviews on their reputation. If the review doesn't say "verified purchase" it means that they didn't buy the product on amazon. Also, though I don't see the error now you may have seen the date that a bunch of reviews were moved to amazon being written as the date the review was written it is a simple error. Take note I bought my vitamins directly from Dasgro to get them cheaper in bulk, so you won't see "verified purchase" next to my name, but because my review wasn't transferred from the company that makes Dasgro you can see my other reviews.

Though, I haven't seen any hair regrowth (I suffer from the rarest form of alopecia areata eyebrow and facial hare loss) they are just good vitamins, and in less than one month I lost a bunch on warts that had been spreading on my hand that I had been trying to get rid of for over a year. Then before the second month was out a huge clump of fungus fell out of my nose this was in the spring. The winter before (winter 2014/2015) I had gotten two sinus infections and been sick many times. For a few years I had been suffering from ear aches, and had on three instances had fungus start growing on my tongue (which is very rare). After taking the full dosage for a month, and taking half the dosage for two more months, and since taking about one pill every two or three days (which I intend to continue forever) I haven't been sick once. I am now through an entire winter without a single cold! Also, you can have too much of anything, and that said I think you will get the best results from not taking a high dose (recommended dose) of this vitamin for more than a short time. Try doing like myself and after doing the recommended dose for a while just take one now and then.

Also, please take note this is after I lost most of the hair on my head and gave up eating gluten which helped with many other problems I had and spurred regrowth of my hair. Not wanting to give up delicious gluten I began eating it again. After about two years my hair started falling out again and my other problems were worse than ever. When I stopped eating gluten again (about six years ago) it stopped falling out, but I never regrew my hair.


We steam globe artichokes once or twice a week, and I love them as they are low in calories and high in antioxidants and nutrients. They also really agree with my stomach and seem to aid my digestion. But they aren't the most convenient food to eat daily, so I decided to give Nature's Bounty Artichoke supplement a try as artichokes are known for being antioxidant rich and for being good for digestion. The dose is one capsule once or twice a day, preferably with a meal. I take a number of supplements, so I'm taking just one a day. I find these capsules digest easily, and I've had no allergic reaction or adverse effects. I don't get any burp-up icky taste like I get with some vitamins and supplements.

The bottle contains 100 capsules (3-month supply for me) each with 350 mg of Artichoke Extract (standardized to contain 2.2 % Cynarin, 7.7 mg). The capsules also contains rice flour, gelatin and less than 2% Silica and Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. This product is free of milk, lactose, soy, wheat, sugar, fish, sodium, yeast, gluten and preservatives, and have no artificial color, flavor or sweetener. I've read that the Cynarin in artichokes has lots of possible beneficial properties. Nature's Bounty states these Artichoke capsules support antioxidant health, which I believe based on the properties of fresh artichokes. WEB MD also says Cynarin MAY reduce heartburn, nausea, vomiting, gas and even lower cholesterol. But I've read it takes weeks or even months to get the full benefit, so I can't really evaluate these possibilities yet. But I do believe at a minimum taking these supplements provides antioxidants, and I wouldn't be surprised if this product also aids in digestion.

I've read people with ragweed and other plants allergies can be allergic to Cynarin (though I've had no reaction and have those allergies). Also, this supplement may not be suitable for people with bile duct obstruction or gallstones. So it's best to read-up and check with your doctor before taking this or any supplement. I found Web MD to be a good source of information on Cynarin. I like this supplement and will continue to take one a day, but I can't personally attest to health benefits so quickly. I trust the Nature's Bounty name and these appear to be high quality supplements Made in the USA that, at a minimum, supply antioxidants. They don't make me sick or trigger any negative reaction and may have other potential beneficial effects, so I give this Nature's Bounty Artichoke supplement 4 stars.


I actually own a previous model of this which is nowhere near as nice.  I bought this one because the older model is stuck 3 states away, and I'm dealing with a minor foot issue.

Some things that stand out:

- the heating element.  If this heats from cold water, I assume it would take forever.  DO NOT expect it to do some miracle heating of cold or even cool water.  Start with lukewarm water, warm enough that you can tolerate it but not "hot" if that makes sense.  Then enable the heating element.  I estimate it will take roughly 15-30 minutes to actually "heat" the water from this point, just to give you perspective.  Plus your skin and vessels will thank you for the gradual heating.

- the vibration element.  There's no real "massaging" here.  It just vibrates.  Good for the soles of your feet, yes.  That's about all it'll really do for you.  What irritated me is that the center separator has something in there that rattles a bit.  Not a showstopper but it was annoying.  (Yes, I removed the attachment piece.)

- The bubble element.  I wasn't impressed.  It's good to help the water heat up faster by introducing air into it, but you literally can't feel the bubbles at your feet with the vibration element enabled.  Not nearly as dispersed or "awesome" as what the picture shows.

- Some of the nubs under foot feel higher than others.  This is especially true near the pinky toe.  A bit annoying, not a showstopper.

- I do like the separate compartment for storing the attachments.

- I also like the way the pour spout is designed.  On the older model you could only go so high before water was spilling out the front.  Here, it's small enough to pour out but not so large as to cause spilling.

- I did not use the rollers, I took them out.

- I use a tea tree soak and they dissolve nicely here.  My feet are already looking and feeling much better after only a few days of sessions.

- There are four attachments, one a regular brush, which you can use to completely pedicure.  I recommend following up with a foot lotion for the best results, or at least some cocoa butter lotion or coconut oil.


We are avid outdoorsy folks and therefore, pretty dirty.  Something about being out in the wild makes you care very little about silly things like showering.  A good swim is usually considered plenty.  But yeah, after about day 3 you start to get pretty funkalicious.  If you're by yourself, eh, and even if you're with other people, heck, they stink too.  I don't usually want to clean up so much to be proper, it's just to freshen up.  Get the grease and dirt off your skin, unfunk them feet, the bits and pieces, pits, and the face - not in that order.  I've tried countless wipes and meh.  I guess they were better than nothing but immediately after finishing, I really felt no different.  The wipes were small, not wet enough, and often OVER scented.  Just a waste.  So I tried yet another brand, SofiesSecret.  Sofie!!  Where have you been all my life???

Went on a week long camping trip to ME this fall.  My hopes were eh as usual but the first night, after a long day of travel, really want to scrub my face down.  WOW!  What a towel!  It feels actually similar to a thin wash cloth.  Very damp with solution and this fresh, natural smell.  It even suds up a bit.  It was such a pleasure and so refreshing I was cleaning everything I could get to while dressed.  So, so refreshing. Used these throughout the trip and they really helped me stay non-funky.  I actually smelled nice the whole time and they did not dry me out.  Never funked my main pair of long underwear - wore them every day.  And quite possibly the best part, it made my facial skin look fantastic.  This is not something I really care about when doing activity but even wind burned and cold nipped, I almost looked like I had makeup on.  A very nice bonus.

The man even got in on the fun and he couldn't get over them either.  He liked the subtle smell, moisture, ample man size, and he didn't feel dirty at all to the point he didn't shower right away when we got home.  Honest to goodness, he did smell just fine.

These things are now a staple in my gear and no matter why it is you need them, I can't imagine there's a better product to keep you on the right side of funk.  Don't normally post pictures of myself but that's my face on day four of sun/wind/cold #nofilter.  No products other than using this wipe.


This could have been a 5 Star rating but let me start with why it is not:
1) No Bluetooth: Even though the title and description say it has, the chair I received is a different model than what is advertised. It does NOT have any Bluetooth speakers in the chair (see photos). I contacted the seller and their response is to return the chair. After spending 3-4 hours trying to unbox the thing off the crate and big boxes and picking the heavy chair from outside the house (the shipping company brings it on a wooden crate and will not bring it inside the house), I am not going to take it apart and box it up again.

2) The assembly instructions are not very clear. But after some thought you can figure things out. Both the side arm rest panels have a plastic button/hole where the fixed shaft from the chair is supposed to fix into. The one on the left-side arm rest on my chair keeps popping out from the plastic button/hole (see photos). Again, I contacted the seller for this and asked if they can just ship the plastic part but they refused and only option is to return the chair or get a measly discount for this and the above issue with false advertisement.

Other Cons before I get into the Positive stuff:
- Shipping on big crates and leaving stuff outside the house was not a good experience.
- Assembly instructions are very difficult to understand and maybe colored pictures would have helped.
- Pre-set massage functions are limited and there is no easy manual massage setting. Instead of a full program, I sometimes just want some part of the body to be massaged and I have still not figured out how to do that (See photos of remote and menu which I couldn't find when I was trying to buy this)

Now for the good part:
- Very solid chair (except for the left-side thing popping out).
- Looks/appears to be good quality (even though it is not leather)
- SL track is so much better than fixed. The whole family is fighting to sit on the chair for their turn!
- This is 2D massage not 3D if anyone wanted to know. I asked a question but never got an answer on this.
- The airbags do a fairly good job. Especially the legs.
- They provided extra cushion for back and hips which you can take off if you want a more deep tissue massage. If you leave it on, it hurts less.

So again, if the first 2 issues were resolved, I would have given this chair a 5-STAR rating because this is a very good massage chair otherwise.


This device is totally amazing! I’ve been using this for about a week and I can already see a difference in my skin’s appearance. My chronic perioral dermititis and rosacea-acne already look much more clear with less inflammation, so I’ve already started reducing use of my medications. I’ve also used it several times on my arthritic knees, lower back, neck and shoulder, and it seems to help with pain and inflammation. You can use any of the colors separately, or you have the option to use the red (plus the invisible infared light that comes on while the red is on), the yellow and blue lights ALL at the same time, or in any combination, which saves a lot of time vs. using each color independently. The Velcro strap works well to hold the device in a curved shape, and the device quickly becomes flat again when the Velcro is loosened or removed. And when using it for my face, I prefer to lie back with my head slightly elevated, with the mask in front of my face and neck (with the Velcro strap behind my head), as opposed to lying down flat with the device over my head. (I also like using this while seated in a recliner).

The device itself is made of a thick sheet of silky soft, smooth silicone, with the LED panel of lights protected by a clear sheet of acetate, which prevents you from inadvertently touching the lights. The acetate can be easily cleaned with an alcohol free cleaner as needed (I use Seventh Generation disinfecting spray and soft cloth). The included Velcro strap is long enough to wrap around most people’s’ waists if desired, or it can be doubled over itself to create a smaller curved shape if desired. The goggles that are included are soft and work well to protect your eyes from the bright lights during use.

And for what it’s worth, I’m a licensed massage therapist (though too disabled now to help others), so I’ve had the pleasure of using many different professional quality spa products... and this device has the build quality of a professional device, in my opinion. Because this is so well made, and is capable of helping with skin conditions as well as pain relief, I definitely think this is well worth the price! This is MUCH more effective, versatile and more comfortable than the premium LED mask I previously tried! I purchased this at the full retail price from Amazon, and the opinions in this review are completely my own. I find reviews to be very helpful to me when shopping online, so I hope that this has helped you, as well!


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Are these the greatest sponges ever? Depends upon what you're looking for.

Reviewers seem divided by one primary issue -- the texture of these sponges. I think they're missing the point. Texture isn't right or wrong; the issue is what kind of texture your face needs. This sponge, as stated on the Amazon product description, is "gentle," a description that automatically neutralizes complaints that the sponges don't "scrub" or exfoliate enough. These are not "scrubbing" sponges.

Having said all that, I can say that I really like these sponges. I don't need or want harsh exfoliation, but just a good face-washing -- something better than my bare fingers, but less trouble than face towels that require frequent washing. The shape of this sponge is just right for the face. The narrow end is for eyes and nose, the larger end is for chin, cheeks and forehead. The sponge fits these areas very nicely, and it's easier to control than larger sponges or washrags.

Another complaint of some reviewers is that they don't know "what's in the sponges." Again, the Amazon description gives that information. "Our sponges contain only TWO INGREDIENTS, ground root of the konnyaku (konjac) plant, and bamboo charcoal. No chemicals, no parabens, and no toxins." The konnyaku plant is edible and made in a variety of ways, including use as a dietary fiber and weight loss ingredient. As a sponge, it's particularly good for sensitive skin, or for people like me who just don't need or want a rough exfoliant.

The bottom line here is that these sponges are neither designed nor marketed as strong exfoliating sponges, so if that's what you want, these are not for you. If, on the other hand, you want sponges that will scrub/buff your face and leave it ready for your serum or moisturizer, these are terrific. They make cleanser go further, they 'buff' my face without scraping off the skin, and my serum goes absorbs better and more quickly after using the sponges. I clean the sponge after each use by squeezing it flat between my palms several times until all the soap is squeezed out, then hang it from a hook to dry. I use it morning and night.

So, why am I giving them four stars instead of five? One reason: price. Five dollars each seems a bit steep. It's made from a plentiful Asian plant, and while everyone deserves to make a living from their products, it seems the price could be a bit lower on these. Other than that, I recommend these sponges fully.


"The Catholic Tide Continues to Turn" builds on author David Hartline's well received "The Tide is Turning Towards Catholicism" (see my review at [...] which was published in 2006. Hartline in "The Catholic Tide Continues to Turn" spends a great deal of time on today's post-modern culture and attacks on the Church dating back to the Reformation. In the midst of what appears to be turmoil, Hartline notes that the Church has made great strides under the leadership of Pope Benedict XV1 - and these positive developments have not been covered by the "mainstream media."

Hartline details Pope Benedict's visits to the U.S. (2008), and the U.K. (2010) which exceeded the expectations of the media and attracted massive crowds. He also highlights the World Youth Days and the lingering effects of both Blessed John Paul II's and Benedict XVI's on the youth of the world. Many have become the water and fertilizer for spring of the Church.

There are many powerful forces converging to make this a great time to be a Catholic:
* Very good lay leaders and clergy are emerging
* The Church is providing greater moral clarity in a time when moral relativism rules
* There is a boom at the parish level in bible studies and catecheses
* Catholic Conferences and programs (Magnificat, Marian Conferences, Catholic Professional and Business Clubs, the Napa Institute, etc) are growing geometrically
* EWTN is now broadcast globally while Catholic Radio has expanded into nearly every major U.S. market
Catholic Internet news services, You Tube videos (including a Vatican channel), and blogs are bountiful
* The number of excellent Catholic authors and speakers - lay and clergy - has grown exponentially
* Converts are increasing as traditional protestant faith traditions implode
* The Church is continuing to grow globally...and in the U.S.
Orthodox Liberal Arts Catholic colleges as a preferred alternative are gaining strength and students
* Screenwriters, producers, and directors are showing a presence in Hollywood and in the media
* Eucharistic Adoration is growing rapidly in parishes around the U.S.

As a producer of a Catholic speakers series, Catholics@Work, I see the good things underway in the Catholic American Church first hand, and have met many who are making the difference in the public square. Hartline's "The Catholic Tide Continues to Turn" would have been a much better book if he had focused more on the converging forces, those who are change-agents for the Church, and less on the "resistant culture," secularists, and the attacks on the Church, particularly those that are centuries old. At times, I found this book to ramble and stray off topic.

On the other hand, the book is loaded with detail and historical facts which will be useful to those who are less informed about the state of today's Church.


I bought this product as an alternative to a more expensive gelatin product I was already buying from Vital Proteins. After confirming with Amandean that their gelatin product was also derived from cows that had been raised in pastures (primarily grass-fed) and were free of undesirable things (such as added gluten, GMOs, rBGH, ractopamine, or preservatives), I decided to give it a try. I found the Amandean gelatin to be every bit as good as the more expensive brand. The usage measurements are the same and, as a bonus, you get 2.2 pounds of gelatin from Amandean versus only 2 pounds from Vital Proteins.

Amandean deserves 5 stars for taste, quality, and quantity, but I'm only giving 4 stars because the package it comes in far exceeds that which is necessary to hold the product. I don't know if this is a marketing ploy to create the illusion in the mind of the buyer that they are getting SO MUCH more, but it is unnecessary since the weight is clearly indicated on the label. So if Amandean would stop wasting natural resources by using an unnecessarily large container, I would happily revise this review and give them the 5 stars they deserve.

In the meantime I'll keep buying and watching for a reduction in the container size. It's everybody's responsibility to conserve our finite natural resources.

FYI:

I use it to make a healthy and gut-friendly beverage that is much less expensive than outrageously priced bone broth, but just as beneficial. For those that are interested, I am listing the simple recipe below.

1-2 shakes of sea salt
1-2 shakes of ground black pepper
1/4 tsp organic ground turmeric (Note: organic spices are not irradiated, which destroys their natural health benefit.)
2 level scoops of gelatin
1 cup of organic chicken broth (Note: I use and like the Pacific brand.)
4 ounces of distilled water *
1 Tbs of organic coconut oil
(* Don't use tap water. It typically has chlorine, or chloramine, and fluoride in it; all of which are toxic and wreck havoc on your gut.)

Put the ingredients in an unheated pan in the order listed, except for the coconut oil. Do not stir. Apply a low heat (e.g., simmer) to the pan and let it slowly warm to a tolerable sipping temperature. When warm, add the coconut oil and stir. Drink and enjoy. Your gut will love you for it.

07/02/19 - The review is being altered in that I have now rated the product with 5 stars because  Amandean has posted a comment that it has reduced the size of its container. Well done and thank you!


I have been working out pretty regularly for a couple years.  Mostly this
is because it helps me keep my back pain to a minimum, but also for the
other benefits.  Unfortunately, I really have not made gains in about a
year.  My workout regime has gotten stale and I probably need to change
things up.  I have taken protein, but even that's not been something I do
regularly.  I had the opportunity to purchase this highly reviewed creatine
at a reduced rate in exchange for my honest opinion and figured I would
also buy some good protein to go along with it.  For the next few months I
will be religiously taking both the protein and creatine, obviously time
will tell as to what the results will be.  Since I just started taking this
product, I cannot really comment on its affects.  What I can say, is that
the product was packaged very nicely.  The powder itself is very fine. I
read a lot about when I should be taking this.  There are currently 3
camps.  Camp 1 says take it before the workout.  Camp 2 says take it after
the workout.  Camp 3 says take it anytime, it just needs to be present in
the body.  I read a pretty lengthy article that mentioned some support that
there may be some increased benefits for taking it after the workout, but
those tests were inconclusive.  Ultimately the writer of the article said
that if you really wanted to maximize results taking it after would
certainly not hurt, but taking it at any point in time as it's convenient
for you would provide you with statistically sound benefits.

I have used some creatine in the past and wasnt impressed and stopped using
it because it didnt mix well and tasted terrible.  I am happy to say this
stuff is great in that regard.  I mixed this in plain water, nothing else
just water to truly gauge its taste.  The results?  No appreciable taste at
all.  The powder when dumped into the water just kinda sat there, after
stirring the water it was cloudy and really never seemed to go away after a
few minutes of sitting.  I went ahead and tried it and noticed no taste
even though the water was cloudy, there was a bit of "grit" to the water,
but its barely noticeable and mixed with anything would be perfect. If I
provided any useful value to you, please click that my review was helpful
below.


Note: I have already reviewed the am/pm version of this pill case and I LOVED it.  I was looking for a midday pill case and found this one and now it's time to review this one!

Review:  As someone who has multiple chronic illnesses, I frequently am on the lookout for a new way to make sure I'm taking all of my medications and at the right time. I have so many different pill cases in my house and I still have not been able to make sure that I am hitting all of my daily medications as well as the supplments that would help me with my overall sense of well-being. Most of this is probably due to my refusal to spend more than I would pay at a dollar store for my pill cases and I have ultimately spent more on dollar store cases than I would if I had purchased one pill case that met my needs. I was offered this pill case at a huge discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. Sometimes that leads to my feeling worried that I won't be able to give the seller a review that is helpful or one that makes them feel good about their product, but in this case, the product makes it really easy.

When I opened the survive vitamins 7 day organizer, the first thing I noticed was the bright green color. Another huge plus for this item is that it's easy to hold, neither to large or too small. When someone has small hands or arthritis, this can be important. I tested how easy it was to open the daily pill slots and they were a little stubborn, which is a bonus for a product such as this. I would feel comfortable carrying this case in my purse, a briefcase or a computer bag and I would not feel worried that it would open up and spill the contents. I will be using this case for my midday pills and I'm excited to finally have a case that I trust not to spill into my bag.  It's bright green-ness ensures that it will be easy to find even if it falls to the bottom of my very large bag.

I'm really pleased with this pill organizer and I'm looking forward to using it along with some new pill reminders on my phone. If you need a midday pill case, I highly recommend this one.  I purchased this pill case at a deep discount so I could offer my unbiased and honest review of it. All opinions are truly my own and it is my pleasure to be able to offer others my thoughts so they might be able to make informed decisions as to whether products are appropriate for them. If this review was helpful for you, please hit the thumbs up on your way through! Thanks!


I love the white noise it brings to a room, day or night.  To be fair, I DO also sleep with earplugs most of the time (I am a nut about sound) but even without plugs, my husband has still come and gone long after I am asleep, the dog barked or scratched in the night, and I never stirred.  First time I tried to fall asleep with Marpac and without earplugs I thought "Too loud, I'll never fall...." Zzzzz...  Street and people noise outside are drowned out.

It seems like it works in layers creating its own wall of white noise - if Marpac is the closest sound to me, it works best to disguise noise outside of that closest layer.  I put Marpac between me and the source of the noise (side of the window or wall where bulk of noise comes from) for best results.  I am sure you would still hear someone snorting right up next to you however.  Someone described it as the constant rush of air sound you would hear in an airplane, and I'd agree.  Some reviews say it's too loud - well, depends on your sensitivity and what you need!  I want it to totally mask outdoor noise (I am in a single family home, residential area, so people noise around the yards, typical residential street noise, early birds, etc.) and I do not find it too loud at all.  Can easily hold a normal conversation in a room with the machine on.  I bought the 580 as the top twists and adjusts to allow more or less sound. The lowest sound (the smallest holes opened to allow sound) is not too much for me but I can see how some people would think its loudish.  I move it around the room to suit and I can adjust to make louder, which is why I got the 580 vs. the other model.

An example of use not just for sleeping: I can hear the kids next door, one property over, playing (read: screaming and banging things really hard on the ground) to varying degrees in my own home and I was at my witts end, and I even have extra wall insulation for sound.  Can NOT tolerate noise.  Priced out sound proof windows.  $$$$!!!  Bought another Marpac to keep downstairs. Listening to the tv over the Marpac is not an issue and I don't have to have it blaring to hear over Marpac.  The air-sound just fades in to the background.

Note - it will definitely help drown out and mask the higher pitched noises.  I tried to listen for the screaming darlings next door playing basketball over Marpac and couldn't hear them.  It can not however stop things like heavy drum beats, loud stereo thumping...sound with vibrations you can feel through your body.  You need to physically stop the sound waves from traveling in those cases.


We have a room where we keep the dog crates for when they need to be in there to sleep on rare occasions (like if we're staying overnight elsewhere) and we're all quite aware that we're a bit noseblind to the dog scent that now pervades it. And with dogs and a family of four that includes kids, bathrooms can tend to get messy very quickly, so keeping them clean is a regular struggle. Those two spots seemed like the perfect place to test Pacific Spirit's special brand of DIY spray cleaner which, in an effort to save people money and reduce the production and use of additional plastic bottles ships its cleaning product in cardboard envelopes and has you create them in home.

It's an idea I'm fully on-board with and one we've used before with other products (not always as powders, sometimes as incredibly small, very concentrated liquid formats that you then dilute in bigger spray bottles. Again, if it reduces the ultimate environmental impact of shipping cleaning product around the world and the number of big cleaning spray bottles being made and not really recycled great. That's definitely a pro.

But, they still need to pull their weight as cleaning products.

So, that's the big question: Does Pacific Spirit work as well standard bleach, general tile cleaner x, Windex, etc?

As a general wipe down cleaner, like a Windex or bleach wipe, it seems to be fine, but where it didn't seem to be quite as strong was in the realm of stain removal, even though we erred on the side of higher potency and made it slightly higher in concentration than recommended in order to really give it the benefit of the doubt. That's fine, as we already have to buy two different products to use for those two general use-cases since even Windex or bleach wipes are particularly effective at stain removal.

So this package-saving product can still potentially replace basic glass and surface wash and sanitization sprays, just not something more specialized. That's still making an impact, even if it's not as big as one as we'd hoped.

***Overall Value***
It's absolutely cheaper than buying 6 additional bottles of a Windex or even generic bleach wipes at just $3 (at time of review) for a pack of 3 envelopes that goes on to produce multiple bottles of cleaning spray. That's a great value, and again it's much less environmentally bad than a bulk pack of bleach wipes that both has to ship those wipes in larger packaging, produces a lot of waste in each wipe, and cost more to do both. Lots of value added there.


Like many girls growing up, our daughter's first run in with a curling iron was her mother showing her what it could do, and letting her see how it changed her appearance in a manner of minutes. And since we keep her hair relatively short, a little bit of crimping/curling is one of the few things she can do to add a little bit of extra flair without putting in extensions. Consequently, as she's gotten older she's started using her mother's curling iron A LOT and so we figured it was time she finally got her own. This seemed as good a place as any to start.

1. Auto shut-off

One of the key things we wanted for her first curling iron, more important than how good it was at making curls, was an auto-off function. While I trust her to be responsible and not burn the house down, if I can choose a model that has a built-in failsafe/time function (60 minutes) to ensure it doesn't just stay on all-day if accidentally left plugged in, I'm going to opt for that, and I tested it before giving it to her.

2. Easy to use

It's her first curling iron, it doesn't need to have any frills, just be of a size that let's her get a moderate amount of curl in her short hair. That's it. This does that, and she's pleased with the size of the curl/shape it adds. So everyone's happy.

3. Fast

Most of this thing's use is in the morning before school, so if it works it needs to heat up fast and do the job faster. So far, we've not had any school day mornings where the curling iron was a cause for delay, so that's a mark in its favor.

Last but not least...

4. Safety

None of the pieces or latches appear to be loose, the handle is responsive, and she has plenty of clearance between the iron and skin. The kickstand works and doesn't collapse or tip over.

And there it is, the four criteria this curling iron needed to satisfy for us to be comfortable with our daughter having it as her own and it passed. I'm still going to pick it up from time to time and ensure nothing has come loose, but for now, I trust her with it and it to not harm her.

Is it a good value?

It's probably not the cheapest model for a girl's first iron, but I'd rather have one with the auto shut-off than a dollar store model without it. The peace of mind is worth it.


My new best friend!!! Ive used whals trimmer for over 10 years went thru 3 which is not bad. I use it alot. And the blade finally died. So needed to get a new one and decided to see what other brands are out their. And ran across this one and it swivels! And has nice attachment very well made. I love the swivel! Saves me from standing on my head or doing yoga to trim my self. Im a stocky muscular guy that is hairy and hate it so i groom my self to be clean looking. And the whal one i was always having to stand on my hea( which felt like it) or felt like doing yoga to trim my body. Its amazing. Couple things i wished it did have. Is battery meters. Thin cheap electric tooth brushes have meters on them to let you know when going low. Instead of playing the mission impossible theme song. Risking half a head or face or body not trimmed. I learned that letting the trimmers go as long as you can on one charge the trimmers batterys last long time. I was a rookie with the first trimmer and left it charged all the time thinking itll not go dead that way. Then i noticed the run time was getting shorter and shorter.  With wahl you could plug it in to charge and use it to finish what you died on. This one it stops charging when you turn it on. This one also has a turbo button. And blade adjustment on the blade it self not a clip. It cuts nice and close and doesnt knick you like the wall wider blade it had so i kept using the smaller blade. I also wish this one had a rubber handle to help with the viberation. Which isnt that bad but used to the whal rubber handle that also kept the chance of slippin to a minimum. Over all it is worth buying and you will fall in love with it.! Even the wide blade cuts short and no knicks.

Update not worth getting. Doesnt hold a charge long after first 3 trys. And i dont keep them plugged in like most people do. It kills them way faster. Then today. It just died wont turn on. Tryed charging it. Still nothing. Not worth it. Whal is the best one ive used and ived had 4 of them over last 18 years. I tried to use a new on and not pissed because i wasted my money on it and have a dead in 4 months and ived used it mabe 14 times the most.


I would give these 10 stars if I could. They are the reason i was able to quit smoking in November 2002, and they are the reason I never backslid, because I could have one of these instead of a regular nicotine cigarette.

They are not as tasty as my menthol Virginia Slims, or my Misty menthols, or even the generic menthols I was smoking at the end because cigarettes had gone up so high, but they approximate smoking well enough, and taste enough like menthols, that I was not only able to quit with no nicotine withdrawal (because I switched to these a month before I quit), but also I always had my pack of Honeyrose around after I quit in case I felt the urge for a smoke. That urge dissipated over time. I haven't smoked one of these in a couple of years, but I still have a pack in my freezer just in case.

I didn't follow the Honeyrose advice specifically. I just stopped the nicotine cold turkey and switched to these. The habit was really more compelling to me than the nicotine addiction, so the act of smoking overcame whatever withdrawal symptoms I had. Then I quit smoking the herbals. I did it out of town, out of the country even, while staying with a friend in Montreal, not around smokers, and it went OK. I'd say, "I want a cigarette," he'd say, "You're missing the point," and that would be that.

I smoked these on and off for years after I quit, sometimes just one or two, sometimes a bunch if I was drinking. I always enjoyed smoking (which makes it really hard to quit in standard ways -- nicotine delivery systems really aren't helpful for me, as I miss *smoking*), so it was nice to have the option to have an occasional cigarette.

I still walk by smoking people and breathe in their smoke and enjoy it. I remember that during my transition time I ran out of herbals and bought a few packs of regular menthol cigarettes while I waited for my Honeyrose cartons to arrive. The nicotine does make a difference, and you really realize it more when you haven't been getting any.

Btw, these cigarettes smell a bit like pot. I've gotten a few weird looks. I was once outside a Greyhound bus smoking and someone asked, "Do you realize ...? " and I said, Yep, I know, they smell like pot." :) I was at a music street festival in Montreal at some point after I quit, and I commented to my friend, "Hey, people are smoking herbal cigarettes." ;)

They may not be just as good as the original menthol cigarettes I smoked, but they always felt good to smoke. And I think it's fine that they don't taste like smoking, since it's better not to smoke anything at all.

(And they still taste way better than non-menthol cigarettes! :D)


I love Soylent Powder. I have a box of 14 days of food sitting in my kitchen right now. That's in the pouches though, the tub is just not a good deal.

For strangers to this world, Soylent Powder tastes to me like milk that's been blended with some fiber and a hint of banana, making a slightly gritty and thin shake. It's really pretty tasty, and takes well to any flavorings you want to add. Definitely something you can eat for multiple days without getting tired of it. And yes, I've lived on Soylent for some time (although I'm a tall guy requiring over 2,000kCal, so I eat "normal" food in addition to Soylent).

What you get- 2.4 days worth of food. The Tub has 24 "servings" at 200 calories each, meaning the average adult needs 10 scoops per day. Soylent was invented as a total food replacement so you are supposed to live on Soylent for all your meals. With only 2.4 days in the tub, I'm just puzzled. Are you only expecting to live 2.4 more days? They should have rounded it to a whole day, even if they want people to mix it into their normal shakes.

What you don't get- If you order the pouched version of this product through Soylent's website, they include a free pitcher with your first order which allows you to prep a whole day of Soylent in one go. You don't get that with the tub, just a scoop like any tub of protein powder.

What you pay for- Soylent Tub costs almost twice as much as the pouches, which doesn't make any sense. In a bulk package like this, it should cost less. What happened?

Overall- It's the same contents as the pouch, for twice the price, and in an odd increment that doesn't divide evenly. This doesn't appeal to Soylent's fan base. I also don't expect it to take off with the nutrition crowd, because it contains more fat and sugar than most people would like to have in their daily protein shake. When I'm doing shakes, I prefer to have a protein shake in the morning so that it will balance out against the fats and carbs I eat during the day. This might make sense for people who just want to test the waters of meal replacement shakes, as one Tub is less commitment than the beginner subscription to Soylent Powder in pouches (which is 7 days of food, instead of the Tub's 2.4). But that's the only audience I can recommend it for, and then I'd encourage them to switch immediately to the more cost-efficient pouches.


The scooter was very simple to assemble and adjust to my height. I was pleasantly surprised to open the box & find a blue scooter. I say surprised because I ordered black but had literally just complained to someone there were no good colors to choose from so black was the default. I like the dark blue I received much better. The scooter maneuvers very easily. The dual hand brakes are fantastic bc sometimes I have to carry something in 1 hand & steer/brake with the other. I also HIGHLY recommend getting a scooter with a basket. The basket on this has been so helpful.

There are a few things I dislike. The knee pad is shaped well but the padding is pretty hard and the fabric covering is hard too. After 1 day of using the scooter, my shin felt bruised and sore. You can buy knee pads, but I found putting a soft folded towel on the seat under my leg seemed to fix the problem. The paint on the scooter chips off easily. When I slid the basket onto the 2 prongs that hold it, it immediately scraped a bunch of the paint off the prongs. My other big gripe is transporting it. This scooter is too tall to fit easily in my car's backseat. The handlebars fold forward so you can turn the scooter upside on its seat but you have to take the basket off to do that. I was able to rearrange my trunk to fit the scooter so I found a solution, but it would've been better to have the handlebars hinge the other way.

Other people have mentioned the scooter hitting bumps or cracks in sidewalk, spots where the floor changes from carpet to wood, or in my case large acorns, which cause the scooter to pop up or bounce & lean causing people to lose balance or fall down. I have had this experience but that doesn't happen with just this scooter. That's going to happen with any knee scooter unless you get one designed to go "off-road". It does have a few flaws, but if you aren't needing it for a long period of time, it's a pretty good knee scooter.

Update: Now that I've used the scooter for 1 month, I have discovered things I never would've thought of. The vibrations from rolling over sidewalk cracks & dips & dividers, etc caused 2 of the bolts holding the knee pad in place to wiggle out. I had to go buy 2 new screws from Home Depot. I suggest checking your screws for looseness regularly. I've also found the metal basket vibrates against the metal prongs holding it and squeaks incessantly like nails on a chalkboard if the basket is empty. I suggest wrapping the prongs in electrical tape, duct tape, fabric tape, etc or something to keep the metal from touching. I'm sure these issues are not limited to only this scooter. So be prepared to make modifications to any scooter you purchase.


I bought my fiancee a Kindle for Christmas last year, and she really loves that.
However, she finally mentioned to me how nice it would be to have a reading light to allow her to read in bed or otherwise in low light.
I went about scouring the Net for reviews that indicated which of the scores of reading lights out there worked best for the Kindle.
It didn't take very long to see multiple well written and glowing reviews for this interesting Verilux light that uses a cold cathode tube for illumination.
This is different technology from conventional incandescent, LED, or even fluorescent lights, even though the nature of the lighting element on this Verilux is most similar (at least in terms of appearance) to fluorescents.
However, there IS a difference, that being that this uses a highly efficient low energy version of the same basic technology as that used in conventional televisions.
The result is a tiny tube about the thickness of a pencil lead extending the full 3" across the reflector head that evenly distributes a pleasingly white light for its full length.
The light level is bright, but not so bright that it becomes unpleasant, and has two brightness selections.
It has a very good integral clip that permits it to clip to the top of the Kindle, allowing the illumination to wash the full length of the screen, all the way down to the bottom.
I also like that its slide switch has the "Off" position at one end and both of the brightness selections at the other, instead of (poor design if you see it) having the "Off" between the brightness selections.
Having handled this light, I find myself puzzled at those who mention questioning its durability.
I find it durable without being heavy, and I don't intend to use this to drive nails anytime soon.
Another nice thing about this light is that it uses two ordinary AAA batteries, making it easy to find a fresh set to keep the light going if you run out of power.
A very good idea that Verilux had when they designed this was to allow it to uses rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, charged with the included USB cable.
You can even run the light with no batteries at all, using the USB alone for power, making for a handy way to read while sitting at your computer.
I can make one suggestion to anyone who wants to use this with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which is to strongly recommend batteries labeled "Pre-Charged," as those batteries hold a charge while not being used considerably longer than those not so labeled.
The pre-charged variety hold a charge for a couple of months, quite unlike the others, which self-discharge (run down while not in use) at a rate of approximately 10% per day.
My fiancee is quite happy with this outstanding reading light, and I will recommend it to anyone else I know in need of a reading light, be it a Kindle user or an old school cardboard and paper reader.


I love this product. I was a little skeptical about purchasing because there were only 3 reviews and I thought they were probably paid or got the product for free, but nope... just like a couple of the reviews mentioned, this somehow tastes clean...good and clean. The chocolate flavor to me has sort of a chocolate malted flavor, which I love. The ingredient list is simple. I'm overweight and using this as a meal replacement once a day. The only negatives (and they aren't really that bad) are 1) the sodium content is a bit high for me because I have hypertension and I'm trying to drastically cut down my sodium intake (@ 450 mg this means that I really have to cut down the sodium in the other foods that I eat). 2) the ziplock bag was broken when I opened the package (the package was still completely sealed, but when opened the one side of the zip was stuck into the other side which made it impossible to reseal). Luckily, I had a 2 lb container for another company containing the most horrible, gritty, plant-based protein ever. So I just dumped the other into the trash (Let's face it, it was going there anyway after sitting on my shelf unused for a year) and filled it with this awesome protein powder, then I cut off the nutrition label and brand label and taped it to the container. Voila! That problem was easily solved. I'll just save this container for future orders too, and I'll definitely order this again. The price is right, it tastes fantastic, and it's not loaded with a bunch of crap you don't want in it! I do hope that the makers come up with a low sodium version that tastes just as great in the future, but I'm willing to cut sodium in other foods because this shake is great-tasting and super convenient. I almost forgot to mention that yes, this powder blends SMOOTH. I haven't used a shaker cup, so I'm not sure how well it does with that, but I use one of those portable mini blenders that use the sports bottle right on the blender (I think I paid $18 for it here on Amazon), and it works perfect. I use a cup of nonsweet almond milk with a little water, blend that, then I add a few ice cubes and blend that just to make it colder. It really is fantastic. I've tried a lot of protein powders as well as shakes that already come as a shake, and this has them all beat. It's a creamy shake (there is no gritty texture), and it's so good. I'm happy with it and feel like it was money well spent on a quality product. Thank you JW!


No one would ever accuse me of having skinny arms--they're quite plump past the elbow--and this thing stretches to fit my chubby upper arm just fine. It's not binding, it stays in place, and best of all, it cushions my sore elbow really well. Time will tell, as I've only been wearing it about half a day, but so far, I'd give it an A+. If there are any changes, I'll update.

UPDATE 5/5: As of today, I have been wearing my (what is it, Bird & Cronin?) mesh elbow sleeve/protector for a little over a week, and I really like it. To help you decide whether or not this is the right thing for your elbow issue, I've measured my arm in two places so you can compare with your own arm size; personally, I find reviews that provide this kind of info very helpful. So: just below the elbow, the circumference of my arm is 10-3/4". Just above the elbow, it's 11-3/4". The sleeve fits me comfortably with *plenty* of room to spare; the mesh is very stretchy. Seriously, it could stretch two more inches, maybe even 2-1/2".

Something you may want to be aware of is that it does tend to slide down during the night while you're sleeping, but a strip of medical tape on either end easily prevents this. And if, unlike me, you don't squirm around in your sleep very much, it shouldn't be an issue at all.

Conclusion: If you have contact dermatitis, a persistent rash, or any kind of minor cut or abrasion on your elbow and you're on the fence about this item, I recommend that you try it. My allergic rash (to a synthetic fabric in which I had encased a decorative bed pillow) had become increasingly irritated every day I left it uncovered, even though I had removed the offending allergen. The rash is now virtually gone, and I owe that healing to this garment as much to the hydrocortisone cream I used to treat it. We all lean on our elbows probably more than we realize--until we injure them in some way. After this experience, I'm convinced elbows don't heal especially well without some sort cushy covering; without that, you just keep reinjuring it. Of course, you could make a thing like this at home--I'm all for Do-It-Yourself, if you can make improvements without spending too much money or time. In this case, however, a homemade sleeve would probably not be much better functionally--and when you think of all the different bandaging products you'd have to buy to make it work, definitely not cheaper.


I am SO happy with this product!

I like to wear socks with treads around the house; because of a stroke many years ago I have drop foot and slippers fall off my right foot. But tread socks are always way too small, even the ones that claim to be the right size for my feet.  I wear size 12W shoes, am tall, and have some edema in my feet and ankles.  Until now, every single pair of socks I've bought both with and without treads have been too small and it's a struggle to put them on.

Well, after reading a lot of reviews of various socks on Amazon.com, I found that I am not alone.  An overwhelming number of reviewers complain that men's socks sizes always run far smaller than advertised.  So with that in mind, and for only about a dollar a pair, I decided to try these Single-Side Tread Socks XXX-LARGE.  They were delivered today.  I tried on a pair (which I am wearing as I write this) and I can't tell you how nice it is to put on a pair of tread socks that ACTUALLY FIT MY FEET AND ANKLES!  They are perfect!  They were easy to put on and they're snug enough to wear securely without being too tight.

I'm going to make sure I wash them in cold water so that they don't shrink. And if the tread wears excessively (as some other reviewers have averred), for only $3.24 for three pair I'll buy more.  To me they're worth five times that price.  Last night we had our first cold New England night of the season, near 40 degrees and it's cool in the house.  These socks are snuggly warm, and with my weak right foot I feel confident in walking in them without slipping.

At the same time I ordered these, I also ordered 3 pair of black and 3 pair of white socks in sizes that on the surface would be ridiculously large -- they say they fit feet that wear size 16 to 20 shoes -- and all those socks fit my size 12W feet perfectly also.  Lesson learned!  I have no idea how the all the various manufacturers can be so wrong about their sizing on so many different brands of men's socks... but I can say with confidence and now from experience: If you wear a size 12 shoe and/or have any type of swelling in your feet or ankles, you'll probably be delighted as I was to find these tread-bottom socks that actually fit comfortably and securely and are wearable.


I received an offer to review this product and I chose to accept because I do experience knee pain. This said it would ease the joint pain and prevent injuries.
I purchased the XL, which the seller indicates measures 16-17.7 inches.
The compression sleeve arrived packaged in a plastic zip bag. The zip bag is printed with care instructions. For washing you need to use a neutral detergent and hand wash in water that is less than 30 degrees Celsius. You are not supposed to tumble dry or dry clean this product. You also cannot use bleach or iron this product. It is made of 35% rubber, 55% nylon, and 10% spandex.
The product smells a bit like a craft glue when it first comes out of the package. It is not too terribly strong, but for some it might seem a little off-putting. The sleeve itself is black with a red logo on the front. There is a size tag inside the sleeve, but not the care instructions. I recommend keeping the zip pouch.
The material is really durable and yet it is very light weight. Not as thick as some of the neoprene sleeves you find. I actually really like the feel of the material. It’s soft and yet very strong.
Putting the product on, it appears that it is sized a bit smaller than I would have thought. The top part is actually about 14-inches around. You can stretch it out further, but when you put it on it will roll down very quickly if you move. It says that it is elastic (which it is) but there is nothing preventing it from rolling down. It DOES slip.
Without any movement, I managed to get it to stay in place and I can say that it was incredibly comfortable to wear when it was in place. I could see wearing this all day (if it weren’t for the moving) and not even realizing it was there. It was not super sticky or hot like some of the neoprene sleeves can be.
In a nutshell, I really do like this product except for the rolling down. It has a LOT of potential if they can fix that one issue.
The product is made in China. They do have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with your purchase, you can return it for a refund.
I purchased this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The thoughts and feelings expressed here are my own and are not influenced by the price I paid for this product.


This thing is hard to evaluate perhaps because it works slightly.

I don't give into sugar pills.

Pros:
Cheap
Slight relief of pain.

Negatives:
Slightly Fat
Slightly Hot
Mild relief
Short term relief

Some old people (50-70) play tennis all the time even though they are playing with people in their late twenties. Some even beat them.

They get tennis elbow and probably other hurt parts like I do.  They play over three days a week.  They say people that hit hard strokes on them their arm gets sore so they use elbow straps or bands.  Most use thinner straps or bands than this design. I saw at least 3 other designs.  They all seemed relatively pleased with their straps.  Two said they need theirs all the time I didn't want to spend much but wondered if it would do anything.  My arm often hurt after playing for several months constantly for about 3-4 days a week.  I decided to buy this. I tried stretching my arm before hand that never worked maybe someone has secret stretches I don't know them tell me.  I bought this I couldn't wear it for very long, the old people said to wear it loose without it being too tight so I listened to them seemed to work better.  As I wore this item I listed the pros and cons above.  I am not a doctor but I think what these bands seem to do is tighten the muscles that run along the lower arm when you move your wrist or grip something this allows sort of a muscle tension that doesn't exist naturally without these straps.  I think a thinner one like they had maybe better.  I wish this was an elastic type of design. It would probably work better than this one because it doesn't give the strap is like firm unforgiving with a spandex below.  So your muscle tenses constantly because of that and the heat of the spandex is not so nice in warm weather.  I didn't wear it ever more than one game per each match, it does relieved pain slightly but the negatives exceed the benefits most of the time. I also didn't get instructions on what sort of placement or correct tension to use, If I did I didn't see them.  I have other pain as well the top of my arm is also often hurt during several hours of play.  The old people said to just get stronger their is no band for that.  I also changed racquets which also can take some of the constant slams against it. Maybe a icey strap would be a better buy unless they make changes to design.


Bought this oil based on the reviews given. I did think it was expensive for the size of the bottle but was surprised at how far it goes. This oil is amazing. My favorite scent is the Tea Tree and I use it for so many things and this oil smells of exactly that, oh and Eucalyptus as well. Once you start rubbing it in, it gives off a slight smell of menthol. My husband and I both find the smell very therapeutic. My husband is only young but has suffered from a bad back since he was 20 after a fall down some stairs and has recently been suffering from sciatica. After visits to a chiro practitioners, we invested in a massage bed and a bottle of this oil. My husband thinks it is great and has helped a lot. It is not a cure for damaged muscles but does seem to relieve most of the aches and pains, no pun intended. It is great for my hands as I suffer from eczema and I have found I am not allergic to any of its ingredients, which has happened with other oils. Would recommend this to anyone who likes the fragrances I have described, if not best off looking for one with different ingredients. Enjoy!!!

This is my review for the "Elmore Oil - Australia’s #1 Best Natural Pain Relief Roll-On Topical Treatment - Reliever for Muscle, Joint, Neck, Knee, Shoulder, Hip, or Back Pain, and Symptoms of Sports Injuries" By Elmore Oil Company
I try to review items I need or have a strong interest in so in order I can provide a review based on a real genuine trial so my opinions and experiences with the product are an actual true reflection of my personal experiences with the item.
Because many of the products that I review, I have not been discounted or given this product for free. I chose to review so others can see what a great product this is. I do though still try to supply as much information as I can in terms of my initial experiences with the product, and the contents of the product as well.
I try to review items I need or have a strong interest in so in order I can provide a review based on a real genuine trial so my opinions and experiences with the product are an actual true reflection of my personal experiences with the item.
Because many of the products that I review, I have not been discounted or given this product for free. I chose to review so others can see what a great product this is. I do though still try to supply as much information as I can in terms of my initial experiences with the product, and the contents of the product as well.


I have very long,, pretty thick blonde hair. It's down to my waist. For years my hair has always been so fine and wouldn't hold a curl for anything. I'm in my 50's now and have had cancer, my hair fell out and it is so thick and coarse, and the curls are ridiculous. Not that I am complaining!! But once in a while I'd like straight hair. I have flat irons, curling irons...and saw this and decided to give it a try.
When I got it my straightening brush, I was a bit surprised. It's much larger then a normal hair brush and a bit heavier then I thought it would be.
I washed my hair the night before and it was all brushed out, no kinks or tangles anywhere. I plugged in and turned on the brush, and waited a few minutes for it to heat up. Then I sectioned my hair to make it easier for me to do.
I started to use the brush, but it got stuck in my hair about 3 inches from the top. It wasn't stuck from having knots or anything, the red rubber "balls" that sit atop the brush bristles - one broke off and got stuck in my hair. Once I got the brush and ball out of my hair....I thought that would be it. I tried to put the brush through my hair one more time, and this time a huge chunk of my hair came out on the brush.
I then turned the brush off and put it back in the ox once it cooled.
That is my experience with this product. I don't think I've done anything wrong - I used it just as it says to use it. First try a red ball "protector" breaks off, and the 2nd try it took out a huge chunk of my hair. AND...my hair was FULL of static!! From just one pull of the brush through my hair.
Broke on the first try. Pulled out my hair. Gave me a bad case of static on one side of my head.
I can't return it because I've used it and it broke <and I will say I did nothing so strenuous as to make that rubber ball break off -no yanking to get the brush out of my hair!!>. But I did just waste a good chunk of my money on a product that- in my opinion - needs a LOT OF WORK.
Maybe this is better suited for short hair.
I would not purchase another one,nor would I recommend it to any of my family or friends.


This is my third diffuser.  I was less than happy with my first two diffuser purchases.  This is the first diffuser I have purchased where I believe the product provides the value I was looking for.  I gave it 5 stars although it is not faultless.

PROS: Lights do not turn on immediately as with my other 2 diffusers.  I do not want night lights to turn on as soon as I power up the diffuser since I primarily do not want night lights on.  It is easy to turn on lights and select your color or all colors but it is a separate button (LEFT button).  I find it very nice having a separate light button.  The iSelector 500 ml diffuser provides a large reservoir to hold water for diffusing.  Although I can't verify that the amount is actually 500 ml.  However, the iSelector has lasted slightly over 24 hours at low volume when I put it almost at maximum volume.  I was pleased!  I can see it spraying (it is near a room light) and can usually tell the difference between low fan and high fan speeds.  It makes my bedroom smell nice.  It has separate button (larger CENTRAL button) for on and off and timing intervals or continuous on for diffusion which I like.  Each time interval selection (i.e., 1-hr, etc.) lights up which to make it easy to choose.  I almost always choose continuous interval timing but there are shorter options.

CONS To me the cons are not deal breakers but they may be a deal breaker to you so please read.  The last button (RIGHT button) allows you to adjust the spray to high or low, which is a nice choice at times.  However, this button is somewhat problematic as button makes spray low volume - high volume – spray off (3 choices) but there is no indication on your selection.  This can be confusing especially if your diffuser is in a dark spot.  It's obvious when spray is off but sometimes hard to tell difference between high and low spray volume.  Some reviewers complained they had trouble telling this difference.  Another issue is how the manufacturer describe the product – glass diffuser.  This is not really true.  The inside of the machine is all plastic although it states it is free of BPA.  While it has a pretty glass cover, it goes over a plastic bottom and a plastic enclosing lid.  Plastic surrounds the therapeutic oils and water.  If you are looking for an all glass diffuser look further.  This iSelector 500 ml diffuser is not for you.  However for me iSelector is the best diffuser I have found.  I am finally satisfied with this product’s quality and will now stop looking for the perfect diffuser.


[[VIDEOID:3c7f3f1d5fde35bb98555c8703900a2c]] This is a beautifully designed hair dryer. The layout of the buttons are a little different from your usual hair dryers. For speed and heat, you can adjust it on the back of the "head" portion. For on/off and a shot of cool air, it will be where the handle is. The way I dry my hair is I go back and forth with both the heat and speed depending on how dry my hair is getting, so if I'm using the dryer I would have to briefly stop, bring it down to my eye level view, press the buttons, and continue. Although this does a great job of drying my hair, it just isn't as smooth for me in that sense. My fingers can't reach those buttons when I'm holding on to the handle.

I also found the sound to be quite loud. I'm not saying it is any louder than other hair dyers but probably about the same. It says 60 decibel and I don't know what my other hair dryers are on the noise level but it doesn't feel like it is any less loud.

I really like the magnetic nozzles that just snap onto the head. You can also turn it around if you want the wind to go a certain direction on your hair. I like the variety of nozzles they provided, which you usually don't get with other cheaper hair dryers.

What makes this hair dyer special is the negative ions/lava nutrients but I didn't notice much, if any, difference on my hair. I have long hair, quite dry and sometimes frizzy from damage of hair dyes, so I don't think any special technology will do much to fit it. If you have good condition hair, perhaps you'll get a more noticeable difference. Mine is too tangled up on a daily basis to notice.

Make sure to remove all the sticker that was protecting the machine prior to use. There was one I forgot to take off, which seemed to be blocking the air so the machine was making an extra loud muffled noise. Make sure to check the entire machine to ensure you removed the packaging, which can be dangerous especially when the machine/wind starts getting hot.

Overall this is a beautiful hair dryer with a cool, modern design. I do like it but it isn't the hands down favorite one for me. If you don't mind about the layout of the buttons perhaps this will be an excellent choice for you.


The Babonir IPL Hair Removal device is sleek and solid and easy to use.  I have been using it for a few weeks and believe that I am starting to see a difference in my treated hair follicles, with the hair growing back finer and less quickly (I will edit my review in the future if I find that it is actually not effective and I am just imagining it - I have had the device a while now, so wanted to share my initial thoughts rather than waiting for the whole recommended regimen which will take quite some time because you have to wait for repeat phases of follicular growth cycles).  The various sized heads allow for better control over where you are directing the light pulses, making it easy to treat smaller and larger areas, although larger areas such as the legs require some patience and time to fully treat.  Luckily the lamp lasts for a very high number of flashes.  I have fair skin and darker body hair even though I am a ginger on my head, so I am the ideal candidate; some darker skin tones are contraindicated for safety and comfort and those with red body hair will find it ineffective, per the manufacturer information.

I do feel a mild sting and will smell a burnt hair smell, particularly if I hit an area where I did not shave down the hair before use, but I do do not find it to burn or really hurt.  Sometimes after use I will feel a residual warmth for a few hours in the treatment areas, less than a very minor sunburn, but I am using the device on the very highest level.  It is not painful, I can just feel a minor irritation. Only a few times have I experienced any redness and it was very mild and did not require any treatment to make it subside.  I find that the device can be a little finicky when using the manual mode, because I like to move fast so I am probably not aligning it as carefully as it would like (not a bad thing for safety really) so I turn it to auto and it will pulse as soon as I have it moved to the next spot (tip: pick it up slightly and place it down at the next spot so it knows you have moved it and it will pulse faster).

I have found this to be a well crafted device, which is much more convenient, comfortable and cost effective than treatments by a professional. Because it is an at-home treatment and they want it to be safe, you have to have reasonable expectations as to how quickly it will work.  So far, so good!


I own this product and have done my own tests. Yes, your car does get hotter if it's parked in the sun. You have a lot of window surface area, so you have a lot of solar heat. Not to mention, the frame of your car absorbs heat as does the dark dashboard. What do you expect a little solar fan to do?

In my tests, I placed a thermometer/hygrometer in my car in a shaded area (the thermometer -- not the car) at about mid-level. I did this test over several days to compare the results and to account for cloud cover, etc. On a typical hot, southern summer day, my car was getting to over 138 degrees. I do not know how much higher than 138 it gets because my thermometer starts flashing 138 when it gets over 138 and doesn't climb any higher. (Side note: When I had this same thermometer in my car in the summer in Arizona, the outside temperature was 112 degrees. This same thermometer not only flashed at 138, but the liquid crystals in the display turned the screen completely black until the thermometer cooled down some! -- That's HOT!)

Again, I had the same results for several summer days. I then used one of these solar fans on the side where the afternoon sun was shining. At the same time of day where my car would have been 138+ inside, I read 108. I did this for a few days to compare the results. Some days it was about 110 inside, one day 105.

My conclusion is that the fan is working. Lowering my inside temperatures down by 30+ degrees allows the A/C to cool my car's cabin down faster.

I have been using this product for a few years now. I use two. One on each side of the car to catch the pre-afternoon sun (eastern sun) and the afternoon sun (western sun for when I'm leaving work.)

Something that is also effective is using a windshield sun guard. You know the one, where you unfold it and it has a shiny surface that you put behind your rear view mirror and on your dashboard.

Ideally, it would be nice to have a thin film solar panel on the roof of my car that can power the car's internal blower without draining the battery. This would solve the problem of having to remember to put this little fan in the window along with the rubber 'weather stripping.'

I recommend this if you can't park in the shade. Be warned too that if it stars raining heavily, even with the rubber strip in your window, you can get some water in your car.


This bath brush seems plenty long enough to reach different parts of your back.  But it is heavy at the head – like quite a bit.  It is fine if you are doing a straight over head/shoulders reach back as the weight will help you reach your back.  But in trying to come from the sides or the lower back upwards for all the parts of the back totally – your wrist will REALLLY feel the weight – especially coming in from the sides. So certain angles are uncomfortable.  Plus - the angle of the handle and/or the head - does not allow it to fully rest on your back - only maybe half the brush makes contact...  The silicone ones are the worst at making contact due to the angle - the two brushes work better there.

You get 5 different brush heads.  The three silicone ones attach to their own plastic disks which then attach to the machine.  The heads sort of lay on top of the disk and do not really attach that securely. They seem to stay on fine while using but when trying to place the head the silicone cover comes off VERY easy where you still need to remove the plastic disk.  As for the actual bristled ones - one is super soft – like a make-up brush – and the other is super firm – feel like I am cleaning my car a bit.  The firm one I can not imagine using all over or for very long as I am pretty sure it is taking skin off (hopefully only dead skin) very easily – even on my legs it felt a bit uncomfortable. The soft one seems super soft and doesn’t really scrub at all – just kind of lathers you up – almost like being tickled by feathers.  I do wish that there was another one or two brushes that feel between the super soft and super firm – as that would be nicer.

It is also tricky getting the entire head off of the handle – it doesn’t twist or unscrew – but rather “pops” off.  It felt like I was going to break it with the force I had to use – but it did come out.  Once in the hand, though – it is not very easy to hold easily – it is large and there is only a small lip that helps you keep a grip.  Not the best thing to use without the handle.  Also – it is very heavy.  I think I will leave it attached to the handle always.
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I love products that are super functional yet engineered really well too - especially when it comes to the space saving aspect of something you want to stow away in a closet or cabinet.  This definitely fits the bill across the board.

First it comes in a small box - just large enough for the bucket.  But the mop is also inside the bucket.  Genius!
Now when I unpacked it I was like will this mop be sturdy enough as it comes in pieces you screw together.  But YES - it totally is - and I was surprised!  It was sturdy and stable and yet maneuvered very, very well as it swivels beautifully.  In fact, even though my older mop is smaller - this one was much better for getting behind the toilet - again because it swivels and moves so well.  It did a great job.  The parts of the handle never came apart - until I took them apart (which was also easy).  It is also much longer than my old mop which, for me as a tall woman, makes life sooooo much easier!  In fact at the end of mopping my bathroom I was able to stand outside the door and finish up and was actually able to stretch and reach almost the entire bathroom from the doorway - I was impressed.  It was very easy to use.  I was even able to really scrub with it and it was still very sturdy.

The best part is the bucket.  It is super tiny yet super functional. It is also much better than using my bathroom sink - as now I can properly dispose of dirty water right down the toilet.  Plus it does not take that much water to fill that part of the bucket - again the engineering is super helpful and thoughtful and conserving.  The mop definitely got up the dirt and I was able to rinse it well and then run it through the dry side a few times where it really did get rid of most of the water - you could see it literally pour off the mop with the little attached squeegee.  Then I just left it standing against a wall and by that night it was completely dry!  (Unlike my old mop which took like days to completely dry!)

Lastly - when you are done with it - you just unscrew the handle and put it all right back in the tiny bucket.  Super easy to put on a shelf, in a closet, or in a cupboard.  REALLY space saving!  My pic shows the size next to a bottle of champagne - really small!  I am impressed with he size, engineering, durability, and ease of use.  Great product!  Totally recommend!

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