For me, the compression with the massage is the cats pajamas. OMG, it is wonderful! The bottom massager is more pointy than smooth which for me, is the only sometimes negative aspect to this depending on how sensitive my feet are at the time. My husband who has Plantar Fasciitis loves the pointy bits.

The bottom rollers are big enough to cover the entire foot, including my husband's size 10 feet. Not all foot massagers are designed this way. Around the same time I ordered this, I also ordered a soft & plush foot rest style massager. It has massage rollers that are smaller, so it doesn't cover the entire foot but the rollers are smooth. No compression, but you can slide your feet into a little plush cave that is removable. That massager is about $100 less than this massager.

If I had to pick between the two, I'd pick this massager by Sharper Image. It is the best massager I've ever owned & I've owned quite a few over the years thanks to my husbands Plantar Fasciitis. This doesn't mean I don't love the other massager. I love them both. The other is more cozy time relaxing, this on the other hand while very relaxing, also offers much more therapeutic benefits. Even though massager means business, I will still fall into a light doze while using it.

This also has a heat function. It doesn't get very warm, but it is still nice; never too hot.

As advertised, you can flip this over for a vibrating foot rest. Personally, I really enjoy the versatility.

If you want something that looks nice, need some serious foot TLC, & can afford it, I see no reason why you wouldn't consider getting this. If you do want it & it's out of your price range (oh how I know that feeling I'm a full time Eco farmer), put it in your carts save for later & wait & hopefully a deal rolls around or you accumulate enough points on your amazon visa to get it free.

If this sounds like more massage action than you really need or want, you may want to check out the other foot massager I mentioned. Remember though, it doesn't cover the entire foot bed. I adjust my feet when I use it to get the rollers where I want them. Link: smile.amazon.com/dp/B09P4P3DB6

Made in China.


And that's what happened with my niece, who spied this unopened on my bathroom counter and pounced on it. She had been bothered by excessive wax in her ears and has been inspecting her ears nonstop since she commandeered it (washing the removable tips between uses, obviously).

She really did need help getting the wax out of her ears, apparently, as the camera revealed a veritable wall of wax blocking both of her eardrums, which would have taken her a lot longer to figure out without this handy thing.

In addition to the ear pick itself, the device comes with a small vial of reusable plastic tips and six long metal sticks with various scooped, spoonlike tips and even one that looks like a tiny whisk. These are also for cleaning your ears but they don’t attach to the device.

The ear pick came with a partial charge, so it was operable right out of the box. First you download the free app as instructed in the manual, then press the button to power on the ear camera. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth, go to wi-fi settings, and look for the network titled “Aisee” (this might be different for you; refer to your instruction manual for the name to look for).

I don’t really understand the technology behind it, but I guess the device is its own little hot spot? I say that because you connect your phone to it as if it were a wi-fi connection, and then you have direct access to the camera inside. The image is reasonably clear and there’s a very bright light at the tip to illuminate where you’re going inside your ear. You can dig around in your ear without any help, because you can see what you’re doing right from your phone.

My niece quickly determined that her ears needed professional care and went to the doctor to get them flushed out. Her doctor did not recommend she continue using this device due to its potential to scratch the ear canal or puncture the eardrum. However, it did prove extremely useful in revealing what was really going on with my niece's ears, and it seems safe enough to use if you’re careful not to explore too deep into your ear canal. But do be aware that this device could either save you a trip to the doctor or, if used incorrectly, cause you one.

All in all, I recommend this highly with a caveat to take proper care when using.


I've been using this remedy for leg cramps for about 5 years. It is amazing, and I always make sure I have a bottle ready for me. I keep mine in the kitchen, so I can quickly make it myself (or even have my kids or husband rush to the rescue).

I usually mix it with about 1-2 ounces of water, although I have also dumped it into whatever drink was quickly available, when I couldn't get to water quickly. This remedy is on my travel checklist, as leg cramps are common for me when I am sleeping away from home. I try to always keep a full bottle in the cupboard, so I never run out. I am glad to see this special deal for multiple bottles.

I am plaqued with terrifying leg cramps, unlike the "charlie horse" leg cramps I used to get as a teenager. They often wake me from sleep, but can also strike me when I am awake. My toes will seize up, and start curling backward, or there will be a burning cramp that rushes up the front of my calf and inside of my thigh. I have to jump up immediately, or they will paralyze me in my seat. There are times when I literally can not get my foot off the floor, to get to the kitchen for my "leg cramp stuff" (that's what my family calls it... LOL!)

It might be due to my varicose veins, but nothing my doctors have suggested has worked. I gave an empty bottle to the doctor who treats my varicose veins, and now he stocks it on his shelves at his office! Amazing stuff. My mother also relies on it, as it works for her similar issues.

The one thing I will warn you about, is the taste. It does have a yucky taste (like vinegar), and especially when you get down near the bottom of the bottle. Make sure you shake the bottle before use, and just don't pay attention to those strange floaty shadows in the bottle, as you are using the last of the formula.
I have tried drinking this straight from the bottle, but because I also suffer from peptic ulcers, it burned and made me double over in pain (while waiting for relief from the cramps). I am 41 years old and at a healthy weight.


I have sleeping issues so I get some shut-eye when I'm able, day or night.  I bought these because they also had the Bluetooth connectivity as well so I'm able to fall asleep to a baseball game or music or white noise.  It really helps to mask the noise of cars driving through the neighborhood.  Since I have the music or whatever on a timer I generally use these for a couple of hours at a time.  I generally charge them every two or three days which is just fine.  I don't think I've ever run out of battery.  They're comfortable and easily size adjusted with the Velcro/elastic straps.  Light is 99% blocked; only a tiny bit is visible right around the flare of my nostrils.  I don't even notice unless I'm looking for it.  Sound is fine.  These aren't high-end headphones, and I didn't expect them to be.  Probably  on a par with an old transistor radio you used to listen to the ballgame on while sitting on the back porch.  (If that's unfamiliar sounding to you, that's an unfortunate loss on your part.)

To improve this, I can only really think of three small things: 1. Put something like fake fur along the lower border so that the curves will be cushioned and the tiny light leaks will be absorbed.  2. Make the pockets for the speakers smaller so they don't have as much room to shift around.  They generally stay put but sometimes will shift around a bit.  3. Move the charging port to someplace besides the front eye.  Granted, this is more stylistic than anything else, but it would look much cleaner without the tan piece of leather.  At least maybe color it black.  (3a. Consider also changing the layout of the buttons to be more readily identified by touch.  The on/off/pairing button in the middle is fine but the volume up and down on either side are about five millimeters away and don't have any easy means of location unless you know exactly what you want to do.)

But overall these are totally worth it and I would certainly buy them again!


I've owned electric toothbrushes from Philips Sonicare, Oral-B, LeBond and now this new HIEIE model. The reason I've had so many is because they do not last forever. Whether it's the dripping of water and toothpaste into the connections of the casing or just plain electronic natural death, they all seem to die. I liked my first Sonicare a lot, it did a great job on my teeth, but it died after about a year. I replaced it with another Sonicare, and then it too passed away. The Oral-B still works, but it runs on an AA battery and doesn't have the cleaning power of Sonicare. The LeBond and Sonicare share a design flaw in that they placed power and mode buttons low on the handle, which means your fingers will accidentally change the mode or speed while using the brush.

This HIEIE model solved that problem by putting the power and mode buttons higher up the handle, so no more unwanted power and mode changes (see my posted photo). I like almost everything about the HIEIE brush ... low price, high-speed brushing, relatively soft bristles, five different brushing modes, it comes with a replacement brush head, and the recharging pad is smaller and easier to use than the one that came with my LeBond brush.

I only have one minor quibble with the HIEIE -- the little instruction manual has perhaps the worst Chinese-to-English translations I've ever seen. It's actually kind of funny. Examples: "Do not pull brushing of your toothbrush to avoid deformation and falling off ... we suggest you brushing your tooth twice a day ... we suggest you changing the head of your toothbrushevery three months."

I got the black HIEIE toothbrush, after always having white models previously. I now wish I had gotten white again. You're trying to have white teeth, and although the brush color doesn't make a whit of difference in functionality, black just seems to send the wrong message to your mouth. I know, it's silly.

If the HIEIE lasts two years or more, it will rank as my favorite electric toothbrush ever.


Ok: I'm going to review this curling iron, and I have a few comments and tips. First of all, I am impressed with the fact that the curling iron is longer than most because you can get longer hair and wrap it around the wand without that being a problem. I don't have particularly long hair, so it's not an issue for me, but it might matter to some people.  Also, take a few minutes to get to know how this thing works because it's confusing at first. The directions don't explain everything. When you plug in the curling iron, you have to press the power button to unlock it, and then you press it again to actually get the heat to set. There is a display and it automatically wants to set on a certain heating (180°c). It climbs very quickly and then stops when it gets there. What I was confused about is there's a little display that says "damaged". I didn't know if this meant the wand was damaged? Would this setting potentially damage my hair? I didn't know, and the directions don't say anything about it. I pressed the power button again to unlock it, and then pressed downwards to reduce the heat until all of a sudden it says "fragile" in the display window. So I see now I should use it on that setting since I do have fragile hair. I now understand the damaged setting should be safe for damaged hair, and after pressing the button to heighten the temp, there is a setting for "healthy" hair. I will say it heats quickly, and it grips your hair very well. I've had curling irons before where the grip wasn't so good and your hair wants to slip out. This curling iron does not do that and holds your hair in place. Even thin hair. The end tip stays cool so you can grasp it and help control your curling iron from end to end. There is also an automatic 60 minute setting in case you forget to turn off the iron. It will shut itself off. I would recommend this product, but gave 4 stars due to the poor instruction manual.


These bunion correctors are well-made and consist of a squishy type gel that has a very high tack to keep them in place. This is a unique product, and the first time that I’ve seen things like this (domestically anyway). I decided to give them a try and for the most part, am pretty pleased with them.

Comfort-wise, they’re pretty decent but you may need to get used to them as they may feel out of place initially. You also will need to get used to and walk/move around in way that keeps the corrector in place as it has a tendency to slip out if you move your toes a lot while walking. Also, if you have somewhat of a more extreme case of bunions, it may actually be a bit painful with all that pressure on your toes at the beginning. You may want to ease into it based on the level of discomfort that you experience.

Depending on the severity of your bunions, this actually may be a bit too small (in terms of displacement) for you. I am a moderate case and even then, I kind of wish that they were a bit thicker as it really doesn’t push far enough for me. Being thicker would also help keep them in place better in my opinion.

Once you get used to these, they seem to work well. Obviously, the results won’t be immediately apparent, but I can feel them beginning to apply outward pressure when moving around (and bending my toes).

THE GOOD:
• High quality gel material
• Comfortable for the most part
• Tacky surface keeps them in place
• Unique product, not many others like it

THE BAD:
• May be uncomfortable while adjusting to it
• May be too small (thin) for some depending on your severity
• Until you learn how to walk with them, they may pop out or shift around

In all, a good purchase. Every case will be different, but it worked well-enough for me.

Full disclosure, I received this product for a discount for my unbiased review. These opinions are my own and were not affected by the promotion offered by the seller.


YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAA!

After a few years of using a very good electric, I'm thinking I should've gotten this three years sooner. I've rented before, this is my first one. (I got this from the listed mfr., before it was listed here.)

It got here in three days, beautifully packed (injected foam surrounds the main unit), and it is a Cat 5 tornado in a backpack, at a pretty good price. (Local, $330, + $10 for oil 6-pack, + tax. This a very good buy.)

The tubes are a snug fit --- plan on using a little lube to fit the end pipes on, as recommended in the manual. Don't be shy priming, especially on the first run. Runs great, idles smoothly, and it cleans things up amazingly well. I'd say at idle it runs close to the 2/3 point of the top-rated electric handheld. (At some point I'll use  Kestrel to measure things, just for the fun of it.)

I opted for the tube-mounted trigger throttle, and find it very, very easy to use. The off/idle/throttle slider lets you set your own back-off speed (from the trigger) and acts as a cruise control. Very low-fatigue. It's pretty "tight" --- no gas smell in garage storage.

If you can handle about 21 lbs. on your back, this is pretty easy going --- but don't expect to squeeze into tight spaces in shrubbery without a spotter (branches on muffler!).

According to the manual it can be used for snow-blowing, something I've never tried with a blower. Can't wait.

This is the top-rated unit in its class, according to that well-known site and magazine. I can see why.

So, how easy is this to use, really?

My right arm is in a cast. I managed to finish Spring cleaning outside by myself. A little extreme, maybe, but still ...


These heated slippers are so great! They are wonderful to settle back & relax in the warmth they provide

But that's also where one of their drawbacks becomes apparent. When my slippers arrived I made sure to fully charge their battery packs & then settled down to enjoy their heat. Turning on the TV, I tilted back in my recliner to enjoy the evening. Now, I don't know about you, but when I lie back in the recliner I often cross my legs at the ankles. Doing that, the on/off button that is normally on the outside of each foot ends up pressed against the other slipper's on/off button. And yes, I didn't even notice it until I felt like my toasty toes weren't being toasted so much anymore. The slight shifting I'd done in my chair had turned my 'high' setting down to 'medium' on one foot & to 'low' on the other. It's a minor thing, but I wish there was some way to set the on/off button switch so it can't accidentally be changed by such a minor bumping.

My other minor quibble is with the relative 'run' time of the batteries. I like toasty feet and at the highest heat setting the instructions say I shouldn't really expect more than 2-2½ hours of use. If I'm in front of the TV for a marathon binge I can certainly spend more than 2½ hours in one evening.

Now, with that info, I explored Amazon to see if there were any questions about ordering replacement or supplemental battery packs. No questions, but a search for 'Kamlif battery' brought up just the 2-pack spare batteries that I was hoping for. As I write this they sell for $26.99. I ordered a set just so I can relax knowing that if/when one set runs down, I can replace them immediately with the back-up set.

With those slight drawbacks known, I can wholeheartedly recommend these slippers if you suffer from chronic cold feet.


My employer has provided my department with some very poorly constructed office chairs. My chair was causing me pain in my lower back and one of my shoulders. I inquired about getting a different chair, but I’m facing a gauntlet of bureaucracy to get this done. I was told I could bring in my own chair, but I don’t have the funds for this at the moment., Buying the Purple cushion was the quick solution. I may still buy a chair in the future, but now I can hold off for a while.

As for the Purple cushion, for what it is and what I’m using it for is helping my pain substantially. Purple appears to have 4 different options for seat cushions. They have one with 3 different thicknesses all the way to 4 inches, much like their mattresses. Then there’s this one… the main difference I see with the “Royal Purple” are the rounded edges on the cushion. Based on this and the 2 inch thickness, I opted for the Royal. I wanted something thicker than their cheapest offering, but not so thick that it would interfere with the feel of the chair and hight of the armrests.

After trying this cushion in a few locations other than my office chair, I can say that it feels/works best on hard surfaces. Putting a cushion on top of another cushion feels….. odd….. like it’s not suppose to be there… to put it simply. You might say if feels slightly unstable in a way. But I’ll take the awkwardness over back pain. I do wish the cushion was about 2 inches wider in both length and width. This would fit me and my chair a bit better and lessen the awkward/unstable feel.

Purple needs to collaborate with one of the higher end office chair manufactures like Herman Miller, HON, Steelcase, etc and come out with a purpose built Purple office chair. Tempur-Pedicure did this once, and sadly, I can’t find this chair any more. Point being,… if they did this, we could have something that felt much more natural than a cushion on top of another cushion solution.


To begin, I believe in science, not hype. I've finished my second week. I've tried not to change anything about my life (food, activity). My diet is ok, nothing special, I don't "work out". I cannot explain why I have lost 6#s, and BP has dropped from upper 120s to upper teens since starting Pruvin two weeks ago. When I was in my 20s and 30s I was active in tennis, running, weight lifting. Weight was so stable at 185 I didn't own a scale.
  I quit smoking and gained 30 lbs. I instantly went on a starvation Slim Fast diet, and lost 10 lbs. So 205 w/HBP(140+/-,90+/-) and "middle age gut" for 20 years. In 2012 I retired, and weight came down another 10 lbs to 195. Still HBP, but borderline high. I was not able to get below 195# for 20 yrs after quitting smoking until 2 days ago using Pruvin. Since starting Pruvin, I've eaten potato chips, Triscuits, some TV dinners, lots of apples, oranges, bananas, broccoli, and Greek yogurt. Just the kind of stuff I normally eat. My BP this morning was 114/72 P75. It was 125/89 P92 when I started Pruvin. (I'm still using the Rx diuretic started in the '90s).  What I am reporting here is totally 100% anecdotal, no claims about Pruvin; just statistics for you to decide.
  Pruvin's taste needs improvement.  I add only 3oz of water, stir for 2 minutes to get most of the CO2 out, take a good breath, and breathe out while swallowing. . Because it's mildly acidic, I swish around and swallow some alkaline Essentia water (Amazon) to neutralize the acid. Baking Soda works for that, too (don't swallow). So the taste part is over in about 2 minutes.
  Since starting proven I've lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks, my BP has dropped  enough that I could stop my BP Rx today, but I will wait on that until I drop 4 more lbs to finally reach the weight I was way back in my mid-20s.


For safety's sake- READ LABEL for ingredients before purchasing, and research the ingredients. (I wish I had) One ingredient of concern is Evening Primrose Oil!  This ingredient has contraindications with certain disorders and medications. From what I read : Evening primrose oil should not be taken if you have a history of seizures or schizophrenia- there have been reports of increased seizure activity when taking evening primrose oil.  There have been drug interactions with evening primrose oil and anti-convulsants. I also read that there have been interactions with several psychiatric medications. I found anecdotal reports of increased risk of mania in bipolar disorder.

 As always consult your doctor (and do your own research) before taking anything new. It also contains the following ingredients: Evening primrose oil, Black Currant Oil, Pumpkin seed Oil, Canola Oil, and Flax seed. If you've already researched omegas in general you already know that any omega 3's are  a blood thinner.

NOTE to VEGETARIANS and Vegans- I can see how this might possibly be a good alternative source for omegas for people who do not eat fish, however it does contain gelatin without specifying if the gelatin is from an animal source.

ALLERGIES- although it does NOT contain yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, or shellfish, it IS produced in a facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

If the ingredients are safe for you to take, I encourage you to also read other reviews before purchasing so that you are aware of the type of Omega 3's in this compared to other options, to be sure this product meets your needs. And when comparing products for the sake of price you need to compare the numbers on the supplement facts and the serving size to do an accurate comparison, don't just look at price and number of gels. I will go back to taking :
 [[ASIN:B000GG85U0 Nature's Bounty Omega 3-6-9 Fish Flax Borage 1200mg Softgel, 72 Count Bottle]]


Purchased Smart Nora after seeing several IG ads.

It was $300, came with a 30-day guarantee, so it felt relatively low risk.

Background, I snore, and have mild sleep apnea. I tried a few devices, first a mouth guard, then a chin strap, and neither worked. The mouth guard helped but left me with a sore jaw, and the chin strap just made me look like a tool.

I immediately noticed a difference after the first night. I've run a few experiments, using it, and not using it. It's pretty conclusive, when I do not use the Smart Nora, my wife will wake me up from snoring.

The Smart Nora doesn't stop you from snoring, and instead gently adjusts your head to re-engage your soft palette muscles. It has an ambient noise sensor, and triggers when the noise reaches a certain threshold. The adjustments work by inflating a small baffle which changes the shape of your pillow, then slowly deflating it returning your head back to the previous position.

As a user you can configure both the noise sensitivity threshold, and set three levels for adjustment. There is also a delay timer which will start the Smart Nora after 30 minutes.

Over all the product feels well made, and comes self contained in a traveling case.

It was easy to setup and get started using, and the supplied cables are all plenty long.

For downsides, there are a couple:

The baffle has a tendency to get shifted on the pillow. I've tried with both the cloth cover, and without, and it will often shift towards the back. If there was a way to secure it to the pillow, it would be perfect.

Second, as noted, there are a few cables: power cable, the air hose which attaches to the baffle, and a USB charging cable. It can add unnecessary clutter next to your bed.

Overall, if you are looking for alleviate snoring, either for yourself, or any adult who shares your bed, this product works wonders.

Finally, it should be noted that this is not a cure nor is it treatment for sleep apnea. You should seek out your doctor for options on how to best deal with Sleep Apnea.

For snoring, I don't know if there is a better alternative than the Sleep Nora


I bought mine at WalMart.  The wax behaves like Rain-X for paint, with it's beading action. It does provide a deep shine on a black car and it's application is very easy.  Wax On and wax off.  But seriously the application is indeed easy, no need to buff.  Just spread a thin layer with the applicator sponge, then after about 30 seconds or less, follow it up with the microfiber cloth to remove it.  That's it.  No elbow grease necessary.
Now for better shine, I would clay the car before applying the wax.  Claying is also very easy thing to do and you only have to do it once or twice a year.
So anyhow here is my procedure of doing things.
1) grab a plastic baggy and place your finger in it, then rub your finger across the paint.  If you feel any bumps then clay the car before waxing.
2) Do a quick wash of the car, no buffing, high pressure wash and rinse.
3) Spray Iron-X all over the car, let it stand for 4 minutes (don't let it dry).  This will remove any micro metalic particles that might have inbeded in the paint while driving (break dust from other cars etc).
4) perform a good water rinse of the car (with water)
5) Clay the car
6) Perform a good wash now (with cloth, etc)
7)Apply Extreme Shield Wax.

The only negative thing of the shield wax is that it does not last too long.  It will last at most 2 months or 2 mechanical car washes.
Also, IT"S NOT A WAX! It's a Sealant.  I would recommend that folks read differences between the two at autogeek dot net

Iron X:  http://www.amazon.com/Carpro-Iron-Remover-500-Ml/dp/B004UM6DLE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403211895&sr=8-1&keywords=iron+x
P.S.
I learned this the hard way.  No matter what the picture shows, the Shield Wax is NOT BULLET PROOF!


I've had A-fib on an off all my life, but it kicked into gear 24/7 last November and my family doctor referred me to a cardiologist. I had heard about the benefits of magnesium, but the cardiologist told me, and I quote: "Sure, I always recommend magnesium to my patients, but magnesium won't stop your A-fib." Well, neither did the two heart drugs that she tried, and I'm pretty sure she wasn't recommending cell ready liquid magnesium to her patients. I was getting pretty discouraged and panicky. I felt all along that A-fib wasn't the big deal that well paid doctors here were trying to tell me it was, so I began to research this in earnest, and that's how I came across Dr. Dean and her magnesium miracle. I ordered ReMag and ReMyte and her book on A-fib and pretty soon, my heart rate started to go down but not enough and not in time to prevent the cardiologist from sending me to to an "ablationist" (an expert in burning your heart in an often unsuccessful attempt to stop A-fib). By the time I got in to see the "ablationist" the ECG detected no arrythmia. He said there was no point in my continuing to take the heart drug. Let's see, I started ReMag and ReMyte at the end of March, after the cardiologist had given up on me, and got the good news at the end of May. That's two months. I feel better than ever, much stronger physically so I'm guessing that my bone density is greatly improving. (Just to add that the arrythmia started to diminish slowly, kicked up a bit within that last few weeks but not for very long, then appears to have just disappeared entirely.) I've got an appointment with the cardiologist tomorrow and will be curious to see how she handles the "news". My guess is that she will be not at all curious as to how I cured myself. (Turns out she wasn't. Imagine that!) Tapering off my heart drug is causing some electrical disturbance, but I hope to just ride it out using Dr. Dean's products.


EXPERT Technician: I have not bought or owned the product as of yet. I am an expert in computers and I build computers, I also solder take apart memory chips on motherboards and I know how to upgrade electronic components due to my 25 years of experience. So the key thing yours looking for is the latest Android Operating System Which most technicians talk about usually called "OS" another focus is the "CPU" That's the Brains of the whole box and if not done right at the factory and solder right can cause malfunctions which are not unheard of if they are doing rush jobs. So yes there can be a chance you get a Factory defected box which comes to the next important thing to look for. "CAN YOU RETURN IT WITHOUT PENALTY" Pay the extra warranty even if its a bit crappy at least you get your money back or replacement or better. Now the next most important thing to look for is the Frames per second for 4k! This one will run 60fps which is way better than 30fps (Frames Per Second "FPS") So I have noticed most old android boxes only have 2gig memory and this one has 3gig memory which is really really fantastic, what would even be better if this had dual 4 gig memory but then it becomes an Intel motherboard lol which this is not. In Conclusion The memory alone is what will cause lag when multi tasking, Such as running 4k then trying to do another process and using a wireless keyboard and streaming into the memmory all are process that is working at the same time and for it all to work it needs RAM memory not HARD DRIVE DISK MEMORY which is completely seperate, Hard drive also known as SSD drive "Solid State Drive" also known as SD card or USB drive are all storage drives that hold your movies or photos and some apps which you can connect to the box or dongle it if it has the capability like the amazon Fire Stick does. Overall there are youtube videos that will teach you how do add more hard drive space for your digital home movies. I hope this helps you to understand what is better and what is older and not so great! make sure that the Android box you are buying can handle ANDROID 8.0 which will be released very shortly in 2018 which my Samsung S8 PLUS already has installed.


Really AMAZING! This is a DEEP KNEADING massager. It broke up some SERIOUS knots in my back, as nobody in my family could have done, because this thing can just keep GOING, when fingers would get tired. (I paid full price for my massagers, and nobody solicited this review... by the way... I can't STAND that on Amazon... they really need to get that under control!) I do have a piece of advice: if you have a lot of very deep knots, consider working them out over time. If you go gung-ho and do a huge part of it at one time, be prepared for an influx of toxins that your body has to get rid of. It can give you "flu- like" symptoms ranging from headaches to nausia, etc, as well as intense soreness in your muscles as everything heals. If you get these symptoms, drink water, flush your body out (a little raw apple cider vinegar with your water is one of the best things for flushing/ cleansing), be patient, and don't do more massaging until your body has dealt with the first round of toxins. That said, the relief this masager brought me is well worth the "healing phase", and I'm pretty intense, so I'd just rather get it taken care of quickly. Just be aware that you are releasing real toxins when while you knead into those locked muscles! Also, I got the other kind of massager (at the same time) that has only two rotating flat balls on each side (built very similar to this one). I thought I didn't like it as much because it didn't tear into my muscles the way this one did. Then, after the initial work, I saw that the other one could be nice as a follow up when my back is "normal". Also, my kids liked the other one better because this was too much on their more tender muscles. If you have back problems, this will probably be the most helpful $40 you've ever spent for it. Cheers!


I've had this scale for the past two months or so-- I got it off of eBay used for slightly less than it's going for here and it's really great!!

Best for: Gadget geeks who already own a fitbit and are looking to get even more data. It's much more useful with a fitbit than without since this scale adds two pieces of data (weight and body fat) to the large amount of data the fitbit already provides. So, I'd suggest getting that first-- I have the Fitbit One ([[ASIN:B0095PZHPE Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker, Black]]), but I've heard good things about the other new fitbit zip ([[ASIN:B0095PZHZE Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker, Black]]) or the older original fitbit ([[ASIN:B0031P3HY2 Fitbit Wireless Personal Trainer]]).

Pros:
- Syncs everything to the fitbit website automatically via wifi
- Setup is super easy! (took less than ten minutes)
- Battery life is good (haven't had to change batteries in the two months I've owned it)
- Appears to be pretty reliable-- I've weighed myself a few times over the past few weeks on a scale at the gym, and it's usually pretty close.
- Body fat calculation is useful and accurate (if you're trying to lose weight while gaining muscle, fat loss is more important than weight loss)
- Your whole family can use it-- it can tell who's on it by their weight (this probably isn't useful if you have twins that weight the same).

Cons:
- Makes you aware that you are gaining weight. Note: buying this will not actually make you lose weight come to find out.
- It's made out of the shiny Apple-esque plastic, so it can get grimy pretty easily in the bathroom. I clean it with my favorite Apple product cleaner ([[ASIN:B0023WU6OI Klear Screen IK-26K iKlear Complete Cleaning Kit]]) every now and then and it stays looking pretty shiny.
- You can't weigh animals on it. We tried.


Quite simply, this product works very well for an apartment dweller, person who enjoys quiet or a grad student. If you enjoy or need white noise or the sound of a fan to focus, but you lack a proper sound system and a fan would be too chilly in the winter--try this product.

I recently moved into a very old apartment building where the walls and windows are extremely thin. I listened to my neighbors shout and others manage to sound like a full-on zombie chorus until I could not take it anymore. I was rescued from the chaos of the cafeteria, shopping mall and frat party to relax in TRANQUILITY at last, for $40!
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My personal experiences in detail:

What the Dohm-SS does not drown out:
My neighbor's noisy truck or its beeping sound, neighbor tramping up the stairs, slamming doors, sirens (obviously and fortunately!)

What the Dohm-SS DOES drown out:
 outdoor voices, indoor voices, outdoor college parties 1200 yards away, my downstairs neighbor's techno music, most construction sounds

Keep in mind that I can hear everything that my neighbors do, especially if it involves the stairs, but at least now their ruckus is silent or muffled.

If I were to purchase 3 of of these they would totally block out all noise, if that were my objective. As it is, one Dohm-SS is sufficient to provide solace for a moderate sized bedroom. I position the Dohm as far away from me as possible at night, either near the door or the window. I am a fan of peace and quiet and now I've a much better option that wearing ear plugs--hooray!

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Good for: dorms, apartment dwellers, people sensitive to noise, students, test taking, privacy, people with attention difficulties

It's easy to set up. Plug it in and adjust the holes on the top so that the sound is pleasing to your ear.

In short, I do not regret spending my hard earned cash on this sound conditioner. Enjoy the wave of tranquility it brings and kiss goodbye the majority of the discordant shrieks, moans and raucous noise of your neighbors!


Meet beyond my expectation to the product and especially to the seller... Coli Alma will work with you in his/her best to satisfy customer if you have any concern about the product, I have a 08 lexus gs 350 and bought this product and order dark red because my car is kind a dark red / burn red, and was using light red before and like it, but thought maybe it will be better if I use dark red since my car is kind a dark red... and wasn't satisfied to the result so I contacted coli alma, and respond in short time and work with all my issue, and told me will give me a refund, and I suggested not to just send me the light red one, and I'll send back the dark red, and he / she did not bother, he/she sent me the light red and let me keep the dark one... awesome seller... I'm very satisfied. .. I mean the dark red is good , it give nice wet look to my car, I liked it but I feel more satisfied to the result of the light red so I contacted him/her... the mistake is mine but he/she still work with me, ... maybe I'm more satisfied to the light red because I'm use to it, and the dark red is my first time I use... .. there's no really big difference in both product the only difference is the color.. after a week I use the dark red here what I notice in a very heat sun (I live in arizona) my car turns mix red and purple... but when it cool down my car go back to just red (original color) it's awesome... Idi if u guys gonna believe me, but that's what I notice , I have a photo but in this review won't let me upload... and on the photo u won't really see a difference of purple and red.. but if u look at it in person, i see a mix of purple and red, some part of my car is red and some are purple.. it's really awesome... now I received the light red, I probably going to use the dark red for 2 more times, I'm liking it, if give style to my car, haha...


This was an unexpected little surprise.  I will admit upfront, I *purchased this free to review* it.

I do not end up purchasing everything I am offered, I do not believe in purchasing things, or taking things I will not use.  This, however, was intriguing to me.  I have long hair that is past my waist and I already use hair straighteners and curling wands.  I am 43 and with long hair, one must be careful to not fall into the category of having old lady hair that should not be long.  I love my hair and love good hair styling products and hair products in general.

The brush registers in Celsius, but the instructions tell you what settings to use, so, getting past the learning curve, it is easy.  The thing can get HOT!  And I would not just set it on the counter.  The back of it gets very hot, even when it is cooling down.

A CON is where the buttons are located.  When I am using it, I keep turning it, either, off, or hotter or cooler.  The buttons are in a very, very, bad spot.

I have used this on slightly damp hair and dry hair and I say it works best on slightly damp hair.  Small sections also work the best.

I have not had any problems with melting plastic or anything.  No weird smells.  No hair burning.

Does it make my hair straighter?  Actually ... yes!  And softer too.  That was the pleasantly surprised part.  Do I like this better than my name brand hair straightener?  I don't know.  I think I like them both differently.  I think this straightener is faster.  I think my name brand straightener makes for smoother hair.  I guess I am also afraid of damaging my hair and since this is made out of country, I do not know much about the ceramics used and so I am very conservative and cautious when I use this.

I have attached a picture of before and after use.  This was damp, just showered hair.

Overall, a good purchase.  I plan on using it often.


When I saw that there was a new straightening brush I decided to order one on Amazon. I really like this item! This straightener has an LED display showing the temperature of the straightening brush. That means that I can heat up the brush as high or low as I would like. All of the bristles on this brush are very sturdy and I really don't show any concern of them coming out. The cord on the straightening brush is long. This was important to me because there's only one plug in my bathroom and I needed to extend across the sink. I was able to straighten my hair with this item and didn't burn my hands or my head. Now I know that that's pretty funny but I have burnt my fingers before using a straightening iron. When I finish straightening my hair I didn't find it to be frizzy but I did put some sheen in it. For my convenience I split my hair up into sections when I straightened it. This is exactly how I did my hair with a straightening iron and it worked well with the straightening brush. This item is a little large but for what it does and I'm very pleased with it.

Additional Information: The seller notes on Amazon that this item is guaranteed for 12 months.

I have received this item at a discounted price or free for my fair and honest review. I utilize reviews myself when I purchase products so I guarantee that this review is honest and my true feeling about the product that I have described. I only purchase products that I truly want/need and am willing to describe in detail when I review.

DISCLOSURE*** I received this item/s for free (or heavily discounted) to give an honest and unbiased review... I was not paid or compensated to give a rating or to even review the product. I give ratings based on my experience and the performance I expect with a product and not what the seller wants me to put. My first impression is based upon my testing of this product. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising.***


I have been using NiteWhite for more years than I can recall, and have always been extremely impressed and happy.  But this time, with this product, I was anything but.  When I opened the package, I was shocked to find these skinny syringes that held far less than half the amount of product I'd been used to for all these years.  And with no reduction in price.

After reading through a number of other descriptions and reviews of this same product, I discovered that the full-size syringes I was accustomed to are 2.4 ml, and those products that offer this size specifically say so.  If the description doesn't tell you what size the syringe is, you can and should assume it's the really small size.  This product is the really  small size.

And don't fall for the repackaging of this product that they're now calling ZOOM.  Actually, don't fall for the packaging they show you of any of them, because that's not what you'll necessarily get, as many reviewers have noted, and now they "mention" this might occur in the description, too.

What they don't tell you, is that some of this product is counterfeit and doesn't work at all.  That's why you see some reviews from really unhappy customers - it's not them, they received a counterfeit product.  The company that fulfilled the ZOOM I got was SmileMedic, and I wouldn't trust them ever again, and neither should you.

When I called Amazon about it, they couldn't have been nicer about it and refunded my money immediately.  I offered to send the rest of it back so they could have it tested to prove that it's counterfeit, because Amazon doesn't need to get the reputation for selling counterfeit products.  Until they get this straightened out with SmileMedic, I suggest you save yourself the grief and don't buy anything from that company, and if the stuff you get from anyone else is counterfeit too, let Amazon know.


I really like this diffuser.  It is glass on the outside with a plastic interior.  It is very easy to use, plug and play.  You place the water and the oil in the some container.  I used filtered tap water and did not have any issues.  It puts out a decent plume of mist, but there have been no issues with any condensation or oil residue.  I am very new to the diffuser scene and was very concerned about placing it on my wood or granite.  I started by placing it on an older table and about every hour moved it to a new surface.  I placed a paper towel below and there was no moisture at all.  The top of the diffuser just sets on the base, it does not lock.  It makes it really easy to refill, but you would need to be careful in higher traffic areas.  The whole diffuser sits on three tabs at the bottom that easily allows the cord to come out and stabilizes the egg-shaped design.  I've refilled it and moved it several times and there has been no fingerprints or smudging on the glass.

It came with an instruction manual and a small cup to refill it with water.  The max fill line is a bit difficult to see.  Mine ran for 4 hours without having to refill.  There are only two modes: constant mist or intervals of 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off.  I would definitely recommend purchasing this diffuser.  It is a bit pricier than some of the other diffusers that you can purchase, but it very attractive and looks amazing on my granite.  If you are looking for a reasonably priced diffuser that is not plastic and does not have all the lighting features, this diffuser is for you.  This is very high quality and very nice thick glass.

I did receive this product at a discounted price for my honest and unbiased feedback. I strongly rely on product reviews when making online purchases, so I attempt to give a thorough and accurate description about my experience and the product when writing any review.


I have both the vanilla and chocolate versions of this product. While I know that these powders are sold by weight, not volume, I was a bit surprised to see that the vanilla version took up a fair bit less volume. I’m not sure if the vanilla powder is heavier or if it was somehow more compressed.

So this product is meant to be a meal replacement and not purely a protein powder, so it has a lot more going on than what a typical protein powder might have. In addition to protein, it has a lot of vitamins and minerals and a lot of fiber. Flavor-wise, it’s OK. It’s got some vanilla flavor, and the sweetness isn’t off-putting. I’ve tried protein powders that were strong with the stevia, which is a sweetener that I don’t really like. This contains some of that too, but it also has cane sugar. I’ve certainly tried far less palatable protein/meal replacement powders. I’d probably rank this high up the list, though that isn’t necessarily saying a lot if you’re coming from never having tried these sorts of things to consuming a lot of them and just getting used to the not-very-good flavors. This does have some grittiness, though I make my drinks the night before, which allows for the powder to hydrate well. Also, given that this has more in it than protein powder, the grittiness should be expected. For example, this has a variety of ground of seeds, which is why it has so much fiber.

In comparison to the chocolate flavor, this has slightly more calories, but it has slightly less sodium, less fiber, and less potassium, so there is some difference between these beyond simply the flavors.

I’m not really keen on the fact that this is $37, is in a huge tub, but only has 15 servings. Granted, these sorts of products are all kind of pricey, so this isn’t overly so. The biggest negative for me is the amount of sodium this contains. There are 470mg of sodium per serving. I’d be a lot happier with this if it had maybe half that.


[[VIDEOID:e79f6c78a08022965c33585842ba73b8]] When I purchase a pair of dress shoes for that upcoming interviews, weddings, etc, the salesman often would ask me if I want to buy some protective creams or solutions. I had purchased some before, they weren't very good, and they weren't cheap either.

Through Amazon's Vine Voices Program, I came across this 『Workman's Friend Leather Conditioners』.

Unboxing revealed that it comes in a square tin jar, with 4oz (118 ml) of all-natural leather conditioner. Once the lid is removed, you can see a lard-like color & wax texture, so you know this, when applied to any leather surface, it will stick & won't run off the shoe contours wasting valuable conditioner. But, how does it work, especially compared to the ones I had bought from shoe sales clerks?

The VERDICT
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  In order to better test this new leather conditioners, I dug out one of my older, but still favorite, pair of leather dress shoes which has been neglected since I ran out of any leather protection solution or cream. I took out a cotton ball, and dipped some of this Workman's Friend Leather Conditioner onto my shoes. After only several back and forth wipes on the surface, I can already visibly see shine, as it really gets into the leather to nourish & moisturize the leather, just like I'd put on night serum to better protect my facial skins. Again,due to its lard- and wax-like texture, it really stays on the surface well, and give off that shine, especially compared to my untreated left shoes (see review  video). I even sprayed some mist on both left & right shoes, the treated right shoes protects the surface well, while water mist left shoes wet.

Also, it doesn't just work well on shoes, I tried it on my leather messenger bags, leather jackets, belts, this leather Conditioner really help restore the shines, and give second life, and extend it's longevity.

❣💕💕💞👍 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED👍💞💕❣


I used it for a couple of things, boiled it then soaked my stubbed toe (damaged my joint), can't say that really helped me (don't know if I was using it wrong). But the main reason I got this was to heal my teeth. I had a few cavities that I needed to take care of, so I boiled some and swished it around my mouth. It helped make my teeth feel better, but over time it had stained my teeth. Not much at first, but I made the mistake of leaving some in my mouth overnight, and by morning, it had stained them brown. A little more every time. It was in streaks so I knew it was staining something on my tooth, not the enamel itself. I had no fear because I had positive results of getting plaque off with coconut oil in the past, so once I got home, I oil pulled and brushed, and immediately I could see a small difference. I oil pulled for an hour the night before a dentist teeth cleaning, left some in my mouth overnight, then oil pulled for another hour in the morning, and by the time the cleaning was done, they were shiny white!

Four stars because not entirely sure what to think, on one side it kind of made my teeth feel better, but I don't want to use it again and risk staining my teeth. I'm scheduled to go to the dentist to finally fix my cavities, but I'm not sure what to think. Maybe I should give it another shot and really go hard on that diet, because I didn't really stay strict to the teeth-fixing diet.

Disclaimer: I did not ingest all of the necessary ingredients to heal my teeth, and cheated a bit with bread a lot and sugar occasionally. I took blended eggshell most or every night before doing this as well. I had it, but don't remember if I always took the Blue Ice HVBO. Maybe now that I'm at home (and not vacation- was there for 2 months) and drink raw milk and a more steady diet I can make this work, who knows. I've had a history of bad teeth so even if I get the cavities filled, this might not be the end of this journey for me. I will though definitely be staying sugar free. Keep in mind that whatever raises blood sugar will pull calcium, so even some sugar substitutes like sugar alcohol will be bad for teeth.


I was considering having custom shoes made. I see Poron inserts offered by many of the custom shoe companies, there must be a reason. but it's my money and I wanted to be sure before spending several hundred, or thousand, dollars on shoes that I would regret.  I wanted to try the Poron first.  The sheet was the obvious way to go for the money spent. I was able to cut inserts for 3 pair of shoes ( 6 inserts Size 9 Mens ) and still have half of the sheet left for my wife . . if it works.  I started with my walking shoes.  I traced, cut and inserted a Poron sheet under my orthotic foodbeds; 5 miles one morning without the Poron sheets under my orthotic and the next day 5 miles with the Poron insert.  It's difficult to describe the difference pre and post Poron inserts, but after trying Poron in street shoes I can't imagine being without it.  So, the next day I tried the same 5 miles in a not high end COSTCO tennis shoe that's been in my closet for years; sans Poron the first day, with sore feet at the end of 5 miles.  During my walk I had decided to put the Tennis shoes in the garage for painting projects.  The next day I cut and inserted Poron inserts into the same not very expensive COSTCO tennis shoes under a mid-range off-the-shelf orthotic footbed.  I would have thought I paid hundreds of dollars for the COSTCO shoes.  What a difference.  The tennis shoes went back into my closet as an alternative to my high end walking shoes.  It seems that you need to match the shoe, shoe volume and orthotic to be sure it's perfect with each foot and model of shoe, but with good eyesight, a pencil, a pair of scissors and kindergarten skill set anybody can do it.  I have cut inserts for all but one pair of shoes and wouldn't think of going without the Poron. Truth be told I'm not sure I need the custom shoes.  My standard shoes, with the Poron, are damn near the comfort in the footbed that I expected with my custom made shoes.


VitaCause krill oil formulated with K*REAL* krill and contains astaxanthin. I am not sure what is special about the K*REAL* krill, but astaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid found in krill and other fish. In fact, it is this compound that gives shrimp and salmon flesh its red color. Astaxanthin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, so its use as a dietary supplement may be benefit those with cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory or neurodegenerative disease. There is also some preliminary evidence that astaxanthin has an anti-aging effect. This is in addition to the positive effects of EPA and DHA.

The krill oil was manufactured in the US in a GMP facility. A lot number and expiration date is stamped on the bottle. There are 60 capsules in the bottle. There is no mention as to whether the capsules are manufactured in a facility with soy, dairy, peanut and gluten, etc. The capsules contain shellfish [obviously] and gelatin. The recommend dose is 2 capsules which contains 1,000 mg krill oil, with 60mg EPA, 40mg DHA and 200mg astaxanthin. The capsules are the usual small peanut size for krill oil supplements and smell very fishy in the bottle. The smell doesn't bother me, it just means I am getting what I paid for. They are easy to swallow and I don't get fish burps from other supplements, so I can't say if these are better or worse in that regard.

Having done a lot of research on krill vs. fish oil, I have switched exclusively to krill oil to lower inflammation to help with my fibromyalgia. It is too hard to consume enough fatty fish regularly to get therapeutic doses of EPA/DHA. This krill oil touts the presence of astaxanthin, however, I think all krill oil supplements contain at least some astaxanthin, as evidenced by their red color.

I purchased this product at a discount for my honest opinion.


I'm picky about styles and materials and I liked this book by far the best of those I saw in person (for a boy, in this price range, and amount of effort you'd have to put into filling it out).  It's a very simple book with a cute yet classy design and includes good prompts to record your little guy's babyhood.  I'm not a scrapbooker and don't have the know-how/time to put together a completely personalized book but this one was really cute with the letter on the cover to individualize the child's name.  Also, I really hate how some books are either WAY too general so you don't get very much detail on the kid, or WAY too specific about the parents or religious ceremonies, etc.  (i.e., I DON'T have a doctorate degree and don't want pages that deal with each parents' career highlights and advanced degrees.  Yes, I've seen books like that at Target and Walmart, where I don't think those types of people would shop anyway because those books weren't great quality either.)  This book had several pages that you could do whatever you wanted with.  Like a page for a "Special Day" instead of a specific type of religious ceremony, then you can use it for a ceremony OR whatever else you want.  There are cute pockets for saving hair, etc. and a few extra page protectors if you want to add documents.  And of course, it has plenty of pages with the classic questions that apply to every baby and that every parent wants to remember :)

And best of all, it's easy to fill out!  I kept an extra fine point sharpie marker in the box for the first year of my son's life and my husband and I took just a few minutes once every few months to update it and that's all it took!  Anyone can do this, even people like me who start projects and never finish them!  (I'm pregnant with a baby girl now and we're buying the girl version for her without actually seeing the book because I trust it's a good product.)


I have hair with lots of body, which translates to incredibly rebellious hair that does whatever it wants unless confronted by a professional. Right now, it's short, which means often pieces stick out in the oddest and most annoying way. I have a curling/straightening iron, but it's designed for longer hair. So when I saw this, I was pretty excited - finally, I can get those obnoxious pieces under control.

I was relying on that manufacturer's statement " Q: Will this work for short hair?

A: Yes! Our product is designed to be used on all hair types and all hair length. So It does work perfectly on short hair! "

Well, OK, maybe on someone who has hair longer than three inches from their head. You have to run the heated comb/brush through your hair for it to work. The head of the comb/brush is 1.75" wide (almost 2 inches at the widest point); the "tines," which I assume are designed so as to avoid burns, are an inch deep and unbending.

You have to hold your hair ("and tighten it from the roots" according to the instructions) while running the heated comb/brush through your hair to straighten. This means your hand needs a portion to grasp in addition to the area required to actively comb/brush. With short hair, if you've got, say, 2-3 inches of hair growing from your head thanks to expensive maintenance, that means you've got the comb/brush, your hand, and you're done - no room to actually perform any action.

All credit for having instructions included, a lovely box in which the product was packaged - but I'm really taken aback that the manufacturer would think this product would work with short hair given the size. It may be awesome for long hair (which would have been in 1999, I think, for me) - but I cannot say it works for short hair. At all.


I have been looking for a "counter-rotating" face brush and researching for a brush that actually rotates both clockwise and counterclockwise at the same time is not that easy to find since you really have to look at the description and the definition of counter-rotation is different for those products which is frustrating.

This product just that that--the brush and other heads rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise at the same time which is sooo amazing!  This is comparable to another expensive product (Ageloc) that does that same function but that other product does not have actual brushes as an alternative head attachment.

This face brush comes with 3 head attachments which lets you choose how much depth you want the brush to clean your face.  I love that it has a timer for 1 minute so you know if you're over-doing the face cleaning.  It has 2 settings, normal speed and faster speed which is good as well to give you choices. I also like that it is not battery operated, and the charge lasts for days!

I really want exfoliation so I use this with an SA Cleanser and it just does the job. I also use it for 3 minutes for face and neck so if you don't want too much exfoliation, just do 1 minute and use the soft of the head for sensitive skin.  In the first few days of using it, I can feel my skin exfoliating, of course, if you don't want to exfoliate too much, don't overdo it!  And the longer I use it, the softer I felt my skin is.  I think that cleaning it with this product opens up the pores and makes it easier for your skin products to get absorbed.

Overall, I am so happy that I was able to find this product which a lot of research and reading other products.  I hope they add more brush heads that we can buy. The good thing is that, we can buy just replacement heads for this product which is great!

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THIS IS THE SECOND ARIA I HAVE BOUGHT FROM AMAZON. THE FIRST ONE CAME LAST WEEK AND I COULD NOT GET IT TO SYNC. I SPENT 4 HOURS ON THE PHONE WITH FITBIT TO TRY TO FIX THE ISSUE. WE COULD NOT GET IT TO SYNC SO THEY ADVISE THAT I SEND IT BACK TO AMAZON. I DID THIS THIS. I GOT THE NEW SCALE YESTERDAY AND TRIED TO SYNC IT TODAY AND HAD THE SAME ISSUES. I COULD CUSTOMER SUPPORT AGAIN AND WAS TOLD IT MORE THAN LIKELY WOULD NOTY SYNC WITH MY MODEM. THEY SENT ME INSTRUCTIONS TO TRY BUT IT DID NOT WORK. WHY THEY DO NOT PUBLISH THIS INFO IS BEYOND ME.

Hi Colin,

We're sorry to hear that you're still experiencing trouble with your scale. We appreciate your efforts to troubleshoot.

The error you are encountering indicates that the scale has been unable to communicate with your router. The most common reason for this is the router's configuration. Based on your particular router, you may need to change the setting from N-only to mixed mode. (The following instructions were found here: http://customer.comcast.com/help-and-support/internet/about-the-wireless-gateway/)

If you have an '802.11 b' device, the gateway's Wi-Fi mode needs to be set to '802.11 b/g/n' to allow 'b' devices to connect:
1. Log in to the Admin Tool at http://10.0.0.1.
2. Go to Gateway > Connection > WiFi.
3. Click Edit.
4. For Mode, select 802.11 b/g/n.
5. Click Save Settings.

After you've made this change, we recommend the following tips before attempting setup again:
1. Keep the scale within 10 feet of your main router.
2. Clear the cache and cookies in your browser.
3. Keep the Automatic (DHCP) IP setup. Static IP configuration is not supported.

Please let us know if you still need assistance setting up your Aria.

Sincerely,

Marie M and the Fitbit Team


Middle aged pro musician.
Very good plugs. I have larger ear canal, and typically find triple flange plugs go in to far and become irritating and uncomfortable. I had used ER 20 and alpine plugs, as well as custom molded with etymotic filter.  I prefer the long stem. The longer stem is not so long that you couldn't wear this under a helmet. The shorter stem is rather short. I have big bass playing fingers, and the longer stem helps me get a grip.

about custom plugs-
The custom ones are good - perhaps the best- BUT: I have had at least 5 custom plugs with mostly poor result considering the price. Sometimes they are cast poorly and don't seal in the canal; sometimes they are cut poorly for the filter, and the filter pops out or leaks. Sometimes there's a problem with the molds made at the lab. Not one pair of custom plugs have I had both a good seal in the canal and reliable filter seal/retention. And what happens when you lose one?  You spend hundreds of dollars to do it all over again...
So I choose to save $100+ and buy these, replacing as necessary.

compared to comparable plugs- the ER20 and Alpine Musicsafe
The other plugs wear out faster than these. They also fit a little smaller. They all attenuate about the same, but I prefer the downbeat. The good case low price fur and durability stand out.  I keep these on my keys. I can't do that with the others. The cases for the others don't hold up stay closed, etc.

The ER-20 and its siblings are triple flange, which I avoid for comfort reasons, but they are good.  The Alpine are also good. I find them to be quite comfortable, but the tips wear out quickly, and require more frequent replacement than these downbeats.  The Alpine case is similar, but made of plastic- it does not stay closed/on the keyring. Then they are gone. boo.  Downbeats win.

Plus, here's a bonus for me- these buds fit perfectly on my etymotic earphones. I love those earphones- highly recommend*- but the tips wear out over time. I keep a pair of downbeats and my headphones in the same pack.  Win.


If you are looking for a good, firming eye cream, Soul Naturals Vitamin C Eye Gel is one of the best that I have used. I have been using this product for almost two weeks and can see small differences in tone and texture around my eyes. I am really excited to see continual results!

After cleansing your face morning and night apply a small dot of the eye cream and lightly dab it around your eyes - (even though the tube is small you only have to use a very small amount so I anticipate that this cream will last awhile- a little dab will cover your entire eye area). It dries fairly quick so you can get on with the rest of your beauty routine quickly.

A couple things that I noticed when using the cream is that (1) it does not have much of a scent (i prefer this because I have very sensitive skin and alot of times scented products burn my skin) & (2) once you apply the cream and it begins to dry you can literally feel the cream firming your eye area. I like that because it makes me feel that it is really working! Along with this and the resukts I have seen this far I am excited to see what wonderful things this cream will do for my eyes. A couple things that I really like about this product is that (1) it is made in the USA & (2) it is not tested on animals. Both of these things are important to me when selecting products. I am sure I will be reordering this product. I ahve already told my mom about it. She has every face cream ever made.
If you need a new eye cream look no further. You will be thrilled with the results of this eye cream.

I received this product at a free or discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. Like most people, I rely heavily on product reviews when deciding to purchase an item from a particular manufacturer or company. This increases my performance level as a reviewer and allows me to review a greater number of products, providing more companies, and individuals like yourself, with valuable feedback and product information. Your valuable feedback is greatly appreciated


This product was not what I was expecting it to be but worked out well. If you are looking for a sponge or product to remove your makeup with just water, this is NOT it. If you are looking for something gentle to use on your skin that leaves it feeling FRESH then this might be what you are looking for. I attempted removing my make up with just the sponge and water and it left a goopy mess. HOWEVER I LOVE this for washing my clean face in the mornings before I apply makeup or for washing my makeup free face after a day of chores. It is very gentle but still enough to remove the dirt from the day or any small spots of dry skin. For my heavier exfoliation I still reach for my Clarisonic, but this sponge and the lack of harsh cleansers gives my face a nice break and has helped with the healing of bad breakouts.

The thing I liked most about this sponge however was how gentle it was on my SUNBURN and the peeling that had started. It got rid of the peeling spots but did so in such a gentle manner that it stopped the peeling from getting worse.

My skin feels clean, smooth and healthy after using it this sponge. It does work well with a mild cleanser if you prefer.

It increases in size quite a bit once it is wet all the way through. About six inches in length 3 inches width and a half inch thick when fully dampened. It feels a bit slimy or slick in your hand but is worth it for how gentle it is. It seems starchy. It is very soft and squishy when wet not at all hard or stiff (although when it arrives new and dry it will be). I did not experience any weird smell that I have seen in the other reviews. I am grateful the opportunity came up for me to try this product at a discounted price in return for my honest review.

PROS - Gentle on your skin even sunburns, skin feels good after use, helps to diminish breakouts, can be used with or without cleanser, string to store it hanging so it does not soak up germs

CONS - Does not remove makeup with just water


Heats up fast and there's a temperature window that counts up as it heats up. You just press and hold to power on/off the unit. You also know the unit is on when the center of the brush turns red. Two additional buttons on the handle to increase or decrease the temperature. The instructions do indicate the best temperature per hair type and recommend using a heat protectant spray on your hair. So basically same care instructions as a flat iron but this is so much easier to use and doesn't leave your hair fully flat with and with an indent near the scalp of your hair like a flat iron does. Since this is shaped like a brush, I was able to get slightly more body into my hair rather than completely flat which is what happened with a flat iron. Also the bristles are not meant to comb your hair with but they are meant to hold your hair in place like a brush as you run the unit through your hair. You're supposed to brush out and detangle your hair first before using this straightener so don't use it like a hair brush.  I really love this design so much better though. It also came with a heat protectant glove for the other hand that is holding your hair in place as you're running the unit through your hair sections but I found I didn't need it. Also unlike a flat iron, I wasn't pinching or pulling my hair on this nor was I applying any heated weight to it, all good things in my opinion. My only suggestion is that the buttons should be placed elsewhere because having them on the handle, I ended up changing the temperature by accident while maneuvering the device. But that's not enough of an issue for me to be deterred from recommending this device. It's very nice! I'll be using this in the mornings now when I decide to wear my hair down. I have crazy cowlicks on the back of my head and I was able to smooth that out quickly with this device today. Also I wanted to mention this is really easy to store and isn't a huge device either. Since it's like like your traditional flat iron, it doesn't flop open like pair of tongs so storage isn't awkward and would be easy to travel with. Mine also came with a storage pouch as well.


Caution: I am going to gush about this sleeping mask!

I have been in search of the perfect sleeping mask for 20 years. I’ve found ones that I liked using at the time I purchased them - but looking back, they were more decorative than functional. They were better than nothing, but there was a light of light creeping through. For quite a long time, silk outer, cotton-ish  flat sleep masks were all that seemed available.

Masks then became available with newer, more elastic fabrics like this mask began to be produced. The masks also seemed to get bigger at that time, especially when compared to the flimsy decorative silk masks. I liked my first mask of the “new generation" very much. It barely let any light in at all. But it also came with such a large band that even though it had a velcro adjuster for size, it was way too big. I added in a very small safety pin to tighten it up. Never quite got there. The mask was also a flat front - which these new thicker masks made quite warm. It had it’s good and bad points.

Then I tried this mask and I knew that my search was over. That does sound dramatic, I know, but I love this mask! It functions literally like a blindfold, as advertised. It has much the same fabric and thickness of my previous mask, but the way that the eye covers are 3D contoured is EVERYTHING. I hadn’t realized just how miserable and warm I had been during my long search until I came across this mask that makes no contact with my eyes. It doesn’t cause any unwelcome warmth in the mask area. I use it all the time and can’t imagine using another mask. It has the same type of around the back of the head with velcro band, but this band and it’s velcro are thoughtfully sized.

I’ve recommended this mask to all my friends who use masks and purchased others for my mother and my sister. The price point is quite reasonable and allowed me to send them as “thinking of you,” gifts. All that have tried it in my circle love as much as I do. I give it my highest recommendation.


First time user of any type of water flosser/pick. This has a slight learning curve to it so you don’t spray yourself with water or everything around. There are several different modes for personal preferences and I have been trying different modes. Turn/spin  the attachment so the modes are viewable in mirror on the device and that helps you when first using it.  It was pretty easy to learn the modes, as each one feels very different spraying the water and makes a different noise. The lowest setting has barely any water coming out and is a good mode to start with so you don’t spray yourself.  The pulse mode helps if you have tight crowns to clean in between well.

Another thing to remember is to set it to the lowest mode (last light) when done. The device has a memory function that goes back to the last mode you used. Which is actually pretty funny if you don’t remember and it's on high mode when it first starts again. I suggest wearing old clothes when practicing that you don’t care if they get soaking wet.

The bowl that holds the water seems pretty big and the machine once put together is a good size but light enough to use easily. The first couple uses, I had to refill the bowl mid use to completely finish. This is partly a new user, as I am getting used to the machine. I would personally like a bit more water to not feel as rushed. Personal preference.

Easy to rinse out and place on a clean washcloth to dry. Button above the usb charger releases the attachment and it's easy to run hot water on and in it to clean out after use.

The device must be charged for four hours first time before using, with USB cord included. You will need a square plug in or strip with a usb port to actually charge. The usb port on the machine comes with a plastic cover to push into and cover plug area so water doesn’t get in. An extra cover is included in case you lose it or it breaks.

Attachments come sealed in separate plastic bags to keep clean until use. There were 6 attachments included. 4 were different types to use for different needs braces, bridges etc. nice to have the options if needed.

Have not had to recharge the battery yet and I have used it 4 times so far.

My teeth feel clean after using and I am pleased with the results. Nice that there is no cord or bulky machine on the counter.


Wow, this really works well.
Not only is my skin smooth, but it also removed annoying blackheads around my eyes which is an added bonus.
I am hoping that this will help me with adult acne with extended use, as previous professional microderm treatments have.
I have been battling rosacea, as well, and with only two uses appeared to immediately help the situation and even out my skin tone.
I’m not sure if this is just a coincidence, but I will take it.
I am hoping I will be able to rely on this as my skin care rather than constant creams, acne medications, and visits to the dermatologist.
I am very impressed by the speeds it is capable of as well! My face has been smoother, brighter and clearer since I've been using this product. It also stays very clean so long as you give it a good rinse off with water after each use. I highly recommend this and it has been my favourite purchase this year!
Very nice skraber. Appearance is innovative and beautiful. What is important that is easy to operate.
Unit in a beautiful package, that can be a gifted. Luxury design. Tested and working well. It works best with warm ""watery"" face solution/delicate cleanser cream to let the ultrasound vibrations enter the skin smoothly through the liquid. An effective tool for softening & smoothing the skin.
So my conclusion: I'm very satisfied of the item and the shipment time.
This thing is amazing. I don’t even know what it’s doing exactly but it is absolutely incredible. It quickly became addicting to watch all the gross stuff coming off my face. You definitely need wet wipes nearby! I stood in front of the mirror using this thing on my face for two hours. I think it’s fantastic. Just don’t overdo it like I did.
Amazing scrubber.
I was sceptical about this product before I ordered it, but it's quickly become one of my favourite gadgets. I've had it about 3 weeks and have been using it frequently throughout the week. This means I can't yet comment on how the gadget lasts over time, but can say it has performed all the actions it's meant to (exfoliate, tighten and increase product absorption). Since using it my skin has improved.


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Readers; This retired woodworker, old house owner and 'lover' and historian has a review of a good wood finish product for ALL woods.  In the case of the wooden top shown in the image: these are the two lids to a 1925 Victor Talking Machine and its radio set. When I brought it home, all the mahogany finish was 'ugly, black, dirty and 100% filthy and uncared for a 100yrs"
  I set to work with the related product-"Skidmores Restoration Cream"  and 000 grade steel wool-- to get the 'ugly off". The rags were so dirty, that even after a wash, they were stained black. Much labor and some Time, and the 'ugly' was gone.  Next step- The'' Skidmores Finish" compound. This is far and away better than ANY petro-chemical wood finish--petro-chemical finishes are NOT good for wood or wood finishes.
  I put this on with a short bristle paint brush, being sure to cover ALL the surface of the wood. Then let it sit half of one day and all of the following night.  In the AM, I got a whole sack of micro fiber rags out, and went to work on the cabinet. First, rags to take off the excess product. Then, a clean, new one, in fine, it was one rag for all 06 sides. This buffs out the finish.  When done, you can toss a dime on top and watch it glide off the other side.  Now, you can judge from the Photo, how it looks.  And note too- this photo is done with a cheap flip phone camera.  The reflection you see is from an East facing window-the photo taken a circa Noon.
  If you want a wood finish that works, is good for the wood, and good for your hands{no gloves nor HAZMAT suit needed for this product} and smells fabulous - this is the ONLY one to buy- as I have been for several years, and for all my antique furniture.


My search is done.  This is the last brand of natural deodorant I'll be buying!!!  I'm dry, odor-free, my pits are healthy, and I feel good about reducing my consumption of single-use plastic.

I have been trying to find a natural deodorant for years.  After so many failed attempts, I had just about given up when I saw that Ethique offered a deodorant.  I've been happy with their shampoo, conditioner, and lotion bars so I decided to try one more natural deodorant before giving up for good.  I'm so glad it tried it.  This deodorant checks all the boxes for me.  It is free from baking soda so I don't get that horrible rash.  The magnesium hydroxide is super effective for controlling odor.  The scent is pleasant and not too strong.  THE BIG THING is... it actually absorbs perspiration.  It's like some sort of sorcery or black magic!!  It's not a true antiperspirant in preventing sweating, but it's so effective at absorbing that I don't miss antiperspirant at all.

I will say, there are a few things to know going into this.  The minimal-waste design means no applicator.  I have learned to just trim the parchment type paper it comes in to provide a finger hold so it's not all over my hands after applying  That works great down to the last little bit of the bar when my hands get a little messy.

The other thing to know... it goes on a bit chalky, but I think that is unavoidable with the combo of tapioca and bamboo that makes it so absorbing.  I'll deal with chalky in exchange for this level of moisture control.  The consistency can make it hard to apply.  It doesn't exactly glide on.  In summer it's not so bad.  In winter, I just hold it against my armpit for 5-10 seconds to warm it before I start applying.  It does not go on clear.  There is a whitish residue and it will leave white marks on clothes if you're not careful, but it does not stain and again... it's a small price to pay for dry pits.


This is my first foray into the world of essential oils. I have been watching as friends and family members continue to rave about lotions, potions, and other gizmos. Well ... now I'm hooked! I tried the LORIS diffuser with 100% pure frankincense after receiving the product at a discount in exchange for this honest review. As a newbie, I was a bit intimidated, but sure didn't need to be. The concept and packaging are both elegant and simple. The instructions definitely could use an editor, but I was able to follow them.

I ran the diffuser overnight after slightly overfilling it (the unit is designed to hold 120ml max but the cup that comes with it measures up to 150ml and I didn't compare the markings on both before using it). While using 30sec pulse mode, I still had about 70ml of solution left more than 8 hours later. The machine is quiet; I was able to adapt quickly to the watery whispers and they didn't disturb me from about a foot away on my nightstand.

I love playing with all the different light modes while I'm awake, but turned that part off for sleeping. The mist still functioned with no problem. My only complaint in that regard is the green/red power light still glows pretty brightly, and I'm sensitive to light so it was disruptive for me. I turned the front of the unit away toward the wall, which helped enough for me but still reflected.

Cleanup is no more messy than I would expect other diffusers to be. I get some condensation drops when removing the cover if I've just turned the machine off, but absolutely no stray droplets or moisture problems while operating (even my paperback was safe right next to the unit). The instructions say to use citric acid every 2-3 days to keep it clean; I don't look forward to having to think about that so often.

Overall, I plan to continue using this diffuser in my bedroom and am now looking to build my collection of oils.


I'll first begin by saying that probably a good thing I didn't like this product, therefore it didn't end up using it. I say this because, I would have ended up scarring the heck out of my face had I used it even once.

Here's what I did like about this product:

***The case, the case was truly beautiful. It was as if it were from I don't know the 40s or the 50s when they used to make things really well. And a truly was beautiful.

***The price point, for around $8 I thought that there was a lot within the set as far as various implements. So therefore I thought insofar as money wise you got good bang for your buck as a consumer.

Here is what I did not like about this set:

***Extraordinarily, extremely, and exceptionally dangerous. When I'm telling you these things are surgically Sharp.. I'm telling you these tools are surgically Sharp.  You could so easily hurt yourself and certainly scar your skin using any of these tools and I would not recommend it for the removal of blackheads or relief of pimples.  No one, perhaps not even a trained professional could wield these tools in the safe manner.

***Lastly, one of the implements that I managed to pull out of course I stabbed myself in the process but that's beside the point the head of this tool fell off immediately when I pulled it out. I looked everywhere on the floor for it couldn't find out where fell to this day haven't found it cuz I thought to myself maybe I'd glue it back. But even still, a brand new item should not be falling off like that regardless if if you're easily able to glue it back on or not. So that's why I say that it has the illusion of being high quality but the reality it really wasn't the highest quality product.

I suppose because of the beauty of it, it could be a gift.  But I'm telling you that it is so dangerous that I wouldn't recommend it to anybody and I certainly wouldn't buy it again.


I want to start out by saying I'm lazy. lol I'm in night school taking nursing classes so I'm up until the wee hours finishing up my weekly reports or trying to wind down from my clinical days at the hospital. On days when I need to run errands it's easier for me to just throw my hair up in a bun and wear a bandanna. Until now...

I have long-ish thick wavy hair that's kind of frizzy. With my regular flat iron I have to divide my hair into sections AND layers to make sure I get it all done. It takes forever! It takes so long that I only do it on days when I need to be at the hospital (they won't let me have my bandanna lol) and special occasions.

I was skeptical when I first received my WonderBrush Straightener. I quickly became a fan. No sections. No layers. Straightening my hair is now as easy as running a brush through it.

I used a blow dryer on my hair before I used the WonderBrush so I had more volume then I usually do when I use my flat iron. I plan on trying it out on air dried hair tomorrow (I'll update afterwards).

The WonderBrush heated up quickly and remained hot the entire time. Sometimes with my flat iron I'll have to turn it off and then turn it back on to get the heat back up to the proper temperature. The rubber bristles spread my hair out in an even layer and kept the heating element away from my scalp.

All in all it took about 10 to 15 minutes to straighten all of my hair. I brushed the top first and then did the underside just to be sure. That's only a fraction of the time it would have taken my flat iron to get the job done. I'm impressed!

I love this straightener!

I received this product for a discount in exchange for my unbiased review. My opinion is my own and receiving this product for a discount did not affect my experience or view of this product.


ITEM: Elamei brand sold by Pephuca - Silicone Scar Sheets (1.6” x 120”)
PRICE: $17.09 per roll – (1.6” x 120” rolls at 8.9 cents/sq. inch)

Ironically, I had just visited my dermatologist to have stitches removed from what was an outpatient procedure a few weeks prior. I had a removal of a small item near the front of my neck and off to the side a bit. I asked the attending nurse what she knew about ‘silicone tape.’ She shared that their office recommends the use of the tape, but didn’t mention any brands. I understood how silicone tape worked on scars, and felt it worth trying on mine. I should have asked about FDA approved brands vs online, but didn't.

The first day I went to apply the tape, I found the roll-size was perfect. Its 1.6” width was just the right length for my scare. So I could cut the tape at 1” off the roll; 1.6” x 1.0” worked great in covering the scar and having sufficient overage to secure to my skin. The adhesive is strong enough to keep the cut-to-size bandaid type product on all day. And on my fair complexion, I can barely see the product on my neck. I was very impressed.

I’d recommend only wearing the tape for a few hours. I wore the silicone tape for about seven hours. And after removal I noted the area was irritated and itchy. I'd remembered the instructions indicated a shorter first-time use of 4-6 hrs. Maybe that was why an introductory short wear time would be wise. The irritation cleared that evening, and the following days I wore silicone tape from morning until early evening. And I have to admit that the scar was initially low-level. But after a week of applications, (new bandaid each day), I noticed a very flattened scar. I'll attribute some of that to the tape.

My only caution about this or any other tape is that I couldn’t find ‘direct reference’ to approval by the FDA anywhere on the tape or box. It was certainly inferred on the vendor’s page, but never directly shared certifiable endorsements or approvals. After having used this product, and not having any allergic reactions, I felt it was safe to continue use.


I have heard probably since almost birth how being deficient in Vitamin D can really wreak havoc on one's well being. It's an almost universally accepted fact that people who are deficient especially in the winter months can become depressed & susceptible to things like seasonal affective disorder. Most people are also aware that our body naturally gets vitamin D from exposure to the sun. In many places in the winter sun exposure is not an option so we become naturally deficient. I was super excited when I was offered  True Synergy Vitamin D3 in exchange for my honest & unbiased opinion & review because of this.
According to True Synergy, premium quality Vitamin D3 is the ultimate supplement for people who have weak bones or are suffering from immune system problems. Deficiency of Vitamin D3 can lead to several problems in life and is a major cause for many diseases, fatigue and laziness. The lack of the vitamin in the body is a common factor and people suffer heavily when ignoring the symptoms. It is something that requires immediate attention and the person needs to supplement the shortage of Vitamin D3 in the body to avoid illness, fatigue and tiredness.
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Updated review 8.30.2013. I have been using this product for about 18 months. Still very happy with the product after using it a year. I have multiple repeat purchases of the product and it is still working well to keep my skin smooth and clearer than it would otherwise be without using this product.

I am 37 years old and I have been fighting a pitched battle with my acne prone skin since my earliest teens. Acne is a complex problem with a lot of causes.
I have used this product for about nine months. My skin absolutely looks amazing now. It GLOWS. I can actually leave the house WITHOUT MAKEUP and not feel ashamed anymore.
By glow, I mean it looks darn near flawless. I am getting compliments on my skin for the first time in my life.

I have sensitive skin. A word of caution:
Prep Skin Refresher CAN and DOES sting until your skin becomes accustomed to it. Work through it because the results are WORTH EVERY MINUTE of slight (or not so slight) discomfort.
The first time I used it I thought I couldn't handle it. I washed it off with water after about five minutes. I was mad at first but my skin was so smooth! The glow on my skin was unmistakeable and my makeup went on so smoothly I was astounded.

I decided to try again the next day. I repeated the process. wipe on, let sit for five minutes, rinse off. I had to do this for a few weeks until my sensitivity subsided.
I can now put on the product and it does not sting at all.

I use this product on my entire face, neck, chest, and upper arms. I follow with a good clean moisturizer.
In the summer, I use it on my legs to make them smoother. It does sting after you shave or exfoliate so plan accordingly.
I shave or exfoliate at least 10 to 12 hours BEFORE or AFTER using this product.

My other secret weapon is a Glycolic acid pumpkin mask. i use these two products together for smooth glowing skin.