I bought this because I find myself unwilling/unable to devote 1/2-hour of sitting in front of a light box first thing in the morning like I've done in past years.  I'm happy with the visor and the light it puts out but figured I'd share some observations for anyone considering buying one.

Unless your surroundings themselves are very well lit, you'll find yourself blinded by light higher than a low/medium intensity.  I find myself being much more cautious even on a setting of 3 (out of 5) until the time I actually sit down in front of the computer for a while, at which point I zap it up to 5 without issue.  This ends up being about 20 minutes on 3 and about 10 minutes on 5....if I'm at the computer for longer, I'll just turn the visor on without using the timer.

I've had no problems with either blurred vision or headaches even though one of my light boxes has caused this in the past (the one that has a yellowish light for some reason....my bluish/pure white ones, also what this visor provides, haven't given me any issues.

The visor is really comfortable and the battery part, connected by a long wire, stays in place just clipped onto the neckline of my pajamas...you don't need something like a belt in order to keep the battery box happy.

I haven't had it long enough for it to need a recharge (it has supposedly "in excess of" 3 hours total use time before requiring such...depending on use of the timer and intensity of light).  The recharge takes up to 12 hours.  The initial charging time is 24 hours.  The instructions say that the lights will start to flicker when the battery gets too low....although you can then plug in the recharger and continue to use it till your intended session is up.  If you suffer from seizures you may want to keep track of how much time you get on a charge and then recharge before it starts to flicker.

This morning was my fourth morning to use it and I'm happy to say that I already notice a difference (I'd started out the season just trying to rely on having a box in place in the bathroom for the time I take to get my face clean/SPF'd and use some other lotions and potions for my morning walk and then a smaller one in place for when I'm at the computer (it's in use as my normal computer light year-round).  That wasn't enough because my eyes are nowhere near close enough to either in those situations.

As of now, it's cheaper to buy here than on the manufacturer website....the price is the same but shipping here is much cheaper.

I was given an estimated delivery date that started a week after the date of purchase and extended another three weeks into the future.  I figured the package was going to be forever getting to me.  The seller/manufacturer shipped it out UPS on the same day as my order and it arrived the next day (we're both in Maryland).  I was thrilled.


I really wanted to like the Fitbit Aria scale. I really did. It's a gorgeous product, and the idea is so great (on paper)... I can weigh myself and wirelessly track it?! Weight tracking for lazy people?! Sign me up!

After deciding to purchase this on Amazon with the plethora of gift cards my entire family seemed to think I needed this Christmas, I was excited to rip into the packaging when it landed on my front doorstep. The packaging is gorgeous! I opened it up and the scale is gorgeous! Wow, I'm super pumped to get it working!... and this is where the problems begin.

Now keep in mind that I am a network administrator, and my fiance is a network engineer. We know technology. We know home networks. This should be SIMPLE!... SO. WRONG.

First of all, they want you to use their program to set up the scale. Now, that has my suspicions raised. Oh, but there's a little link that allows you to do the setup through the browser. YES! This should be easy. After setting up an account, I connect to the Aria's own network, provide my home network credentials, re-connect to my home network and.... no go. Hmm, okay. Check the network settings - when you have two IT professionals living under one roof, all sorts of strange things happen to your network. Ahh, there we go, 802.11b is disabled, because nothing in the past 10 years has used it and it severely degrades network performance. Enable that and try again... and still a no-go. Download the troubleshooting logs for their tech support and use my knowledge my sift through it. Oh, you wanted me to send a log with all of my home network information in clear text? NO.

Okay, let's try this again, instead of using the browser, I'll bite the bullet and use their software. Still nothing, and now I have their crappy setup software on my computer that likely is going to leave a bunch of residual crap behind.

Google search issues and find that people have had success using an iPhone. Pull out my trusty work phone (the only time I will praise them for being Apple fans is when I need to use an Apple product) and try again. OH! Something different!... oh wait, it just says WIFI ERR rather than NO SYNC....

Needless to say, after 2 hours of playing around with this scale, I am going to return it. While the idea is excellent, their execution sucks. Kind of like communism. Sounds great on paper, is awful when implemented. I am not going to re-scope my entire home network for a scale, and then slow it down to allow 802.11b. (WHAT WERE YOU THINKING, FITBIT?! 802.11b?!)

I think this probably works very well for a vanilla, wide open home network that has never been tweaked, but for anybody who actually is technologically savvy and has any ounce of knowledge on how to secure a home network past a WEP key, you need to look elsewhere - this just isn't worth the hassle.


This kit has everything a person needs in order to make wearing a mask as comfortable as possible.

The kit includes 2 lanyards.  Each lanyard is 28" long with a decently hefty cord lock which easily allows the lanyard to be adjustable to any length (see photo).  At the end of the lanyard is a plastic clip that can be used to attach to the mask ear loops.  The plastic clip is about the same size as a smaller paper clip.  I could imagine the plastic clip breaking over time, but hopefully a solution for ending the pandemic happens before the clips break. I wish I had these lanyards a few weeks ago when I went to run errands with my mom.  She kept misplacing her mask..too many pockets and places for a mask to hide.  A mask lanyard would have been ideal for my mom.

Also included are 50 extenders that are 5 1/2" long and can be used to wrap around the back of one's head and attached to the mask ear loops.  Each notch is approximately 1/8" deep (see photo).  I tried to use the mask extender with a homemade mask that pretty thin elastic, but the extender didn't grip the elastic very well and I felt the mask would fall off my face.  However, when I tried it with a disposable mask, the extender worked perfectly.  I was even able to move the ear loops from notch to notch in order to adjust the mask without a problem.  The design of the extender allows for numerous head sizes.  I have a petite sized face and used the notches closest to the middle of the extender.  My husband has a big melon (his words..not mine).  The extender fits his head when he uses the furthest notches away from the middle.

And, there are twelve 3D brackets included with the kit.  These brackets are the reason I ordered the kit.  I've been wanting something that would allow more breathing room inside my mask.  These soft and pliable 3D brackets help to keep the front of my mask away from my mouth so that I feel that I can breath more easily.  I am home most of the time and will only use these brackets when I am out running errands and need to wear a mask, so I cannot comment on  what happens when the brackets are worn for hours on end.  There are hooks on each side of the bracket that allow for the bracket to be attached to the folds of an accordion style mask.  I have an Olsen mask which doesn't have folds that the bracket can latch onto.  I am going to sew a couple of eyes (as in a hook and eye closures..like the kind one uses on skirts) on the inside of my cloth mask so that the hooks on the side of the bracket can be used to keep the bracket secure.

This is a great product!  Highly recommend.


Both successfully Kickstarted and pitched on ABC’s hit TV series, Shark Tank, Nerdwax has gotten more than its fair share of buzz for such a simple idea. Basically, it’s like ChapStick for eyeglasses, except instead of helping to lock in moisture, Nerdwax helps keep said glasses from sliding down your nose, which is rarely a good look.

While you might ask why don’t you get eyeglasses that fit your face better, some people simply have noses that don’t properly accommodate eyeglasses, no matter how well designed. While I usually don’t have major slippage, my oldest daughter does. Even if your eyeglasses are well designed and your nose accommodating, over time, your eyeglasses, sun glasses, protective eye gear, etc., may still slip due to oil build-up, sweat, or even how your face might change subtly (e.g., swelling) throughout the day. So yeah, it’s more or less a universal problem, which is probably why Nerdwax got the kind of traction (pun intended) that it did.

Nerdwax boasts of its all natural and certified organic ingredients in its beeswax-based formula. I’m no believer in the purported benefits of organics myself, but I do care that a company takes pride in their ingredients, which this company clearly does.

Application is simple using the edge of the waxy stick to apply a little or a lot to the inside bridge of the eyeglasses, then putting said glasses on as usual. Depending upon how much you apply, your activity level, and the vagaries of your own skin, it should last about an hour to all day. In testing on my own glasses I got a little over an hour before I noticed some sliding, while my oldest daughter got a bit longer. As an extreme case, it didn’t stop all of her slippage, but it certainly did help reduce it.

While you do notice the Nerdwax substance when it’s applied to your eyeglasses, it’s not particularly annoying or distracting, and certainly does offer the benefit of not having to fuss with your glasses, or others’ glasses (much to her chagrin, I push my oldest daughter’s glasses back up her nose all of the time), quite so much. It’s clearly no miracle product, but it does work, albeit a bit too briefly versus how long I’d really like it to. Re-application, at least, is trivial, and it’s equally easy to wipe it right off if it doesn’t dissolve naturally on its own (and, in general, while it’s more or less just on the bridge of your nose, it’s actually a good moisturizer). Considering one stick of Nerdwax is estimated to last six to eight months of use, it’s definitely worth at least one purchase to see how well it works with the vagaries of your glasses, skin type, and activity level, and ultimately whether it will find a permanent home in your pocket or purse.

Thanks to Coco Joy for the review unit.


I'm 71, in good health, but have experienced Atrial Fibrillation many times periodically over 10 years.  I've been converted 6 times and had two ablations.  My blood pressure is sometimes high but not always.  My electrophysiologist suggested taking magnesium but all types gave me diarrhea so that was a no go.  My blood sugar has been inching up as well.  I read Dr. Dean's Magnesium Miracle book some years ago but it wasn't until recently listening to her on YouTube that I understood her ReMag product so I decided to try it again.  That, and my hubby broke his arm two months ago.  (magnesium is the bone healer) I have been studying nutrition for 40 plus years and my husband and I eat very healthy similar to keto, our cholesterol is great and I take no other medication.  I have managed my husband's diabetes for 20 years on diet plus one metformin.  His sugars remain constant and healthy for his age.  We eat from a home grown organic garden and almost no white foods (sugar, starch and grains) but we're not perfect.  When I received the ReMag we began taking 5 drops in the morning in diluted juice with water.  After a few weeks we went to 10 drops.  After that my husband is up to 1/4 tsp daily.  I have stayed at 10 drops.  I began noticing that when I got into bed at night my heart beat was much calmer,  slept thru 6 to 8 hours instead of waking up periodically and the anxiety in my solar plexus area was gone (I didn't know I had it until I started taking the ReMag).  I'm hoping and pretty sure this is going to have a positive effect so I won't have a-fib like I have in the past.  (As an aside, Vitamin D has put me in A-fib several times previously.  And I learned that a magnesium deficiency can lower your Vit D levels.  So I'm hoping my magnesium intake plus the sun will help my D levels go up)  My husband's nightly leg cramps have gone away and his broken arm has healed in 8 weeks (doctor remarked from the X-rays how fast he was healing ( Hub is 81 and active).  I have learned that taking Vitamin D causes your calcium levels to go higher in the bloodstream and calcium is what your heart uses for electricity and stimulation.  That was an aha moment for me.....magnesium goes a long way in solving that problem.  So overall, the ReMag raises my energy levels, calms my heartbeat, reduces inflammation, reduced anxiety, slightly lowered my blood sugar and blood pressure.  Dr. Dean says it take up to 9 months for your body to get the full effect of the daily mag.  Hope this information is helpful to someone.


Forskolin is a much ballyhooed herbal supplement, that weightlifters and people looking to lose fat are starting to use. Even though its recently become so popular, the herb has been used since ancient times for many different ailments. Its clinically shown to reduce high blood pressure. (So I wouldn't take double or triple doses, hoping for a quicker result.) The medical test that concerns me, was a peer reviewed study, that proved this herb increases testosterone levels, and brought about greater bone density, an increase in lean muscle mass, and fat loss. Other herbs claim this same benefit, like Tributus, however, Forskolin has been proven to accomplish this. (If you check Wikipedia, you can get linked to the test.) B-Nergetics FORSKOLIN has 250mg per serving, a standardized extract so you know you're getting an active ingredient that will produce a result. I've seen UToob videos claiming that their company has the only "real" Forskolin, and their proof that their product is real, is their price.....$40 a bottle. (If you pay less than that, its fake Forskolin they claimed.  I'm sure people believe that too.)  Forskolin isn't exactly rare, so of course it wouldn't need to cost that much.
Does it work to lose weight? People who take caffeine stimulants, or diuretics, will lose water weight quickly. In fact, you can lose 5 pounds overnight, if you don't mind an overactive bladder, and dehydration. But that isn't real weight loss. Most people are looking for fat loss, or to turn fat into muscle. This is at best a slow process, and if you can create a change of 3 pounds of fat into 3 pounds of muscle in a month, that's really great. It takes weight baring exercise, cardio, and proper high protein low carb diets to do this. FORSKOLIN will help the process. However, if you think you take a bottle of pills, and stick to a poor diet and low activity level, then wake up one day laying in a gooey puddle of 40 pounds of rendered fat that sweated thru your skin overnight, you're dreaming. My thoughts are that herbal treatments, restore a more youthful production of hormones in your body. That will allow your body to burn fat like a younger person, and build muscle like a younger person too. I used B-Nergtics MALE ENHANSEMENT supplement, with FORSKOLIN.  I noticed an increase in my lifts, and less flabbiness on my body.  Really noticeable results shouldn't be expected for at least 2-3 months. The slow, natural loss of weight seems to the weight that stays off. A proper diet and sustainable exercise plan makes much more sense, than crash diets and over training. I also noticed an increase in libido with this product. So I do believe it increases your hormones. I cant think of any other reason, since this spiked when I started to take FORSKOLIN and the MALE ENHANSEMENT.

I was provided a promotional bottle in exchange for a fair and honest review.


2/2/15 I am updating my review from 4 Stars to 5 Stars.  This product has been INVALUABLE for those times I wake up 4-5 hours before the alarm in helping me get back to sleep without any side effects.  I am almost out and will buy more.  I will ALWAYS keep a bottle of this on my nightstand. And, it gives me pleasant dreams.

I am a chronic insomniac and a very tough cookie to crack in the sleep aid department.  My favorite is plain old Benadryl but I wanted to try something natural, without that groggy feeling.  Melatonin does NOT work for me.  Does the opposite, keeps me awake.  So, I was skeptical to try this but the reviews looked hopeful, and after researching the ingredients in this govivo "Naturally Fall Asleep" product--  I bought some.

My Experience:  It works!  Honestly, I was kind of shocked because natural products for sleep have never worked for me.  Definitely relaxed me and put me out fairly fast but I didn't stay asleep.  Woke up 3-4 hours later every time I took one.  I was happy that it got me relaxed enough, naturally, to put me to sleep though, BIG PLUS.  After some experimenting with "Naturally Fall Asleep" capsules, I decided that it is perfect to keep on the night stand for helping me relax and get back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night, laying there awake worrying about the upcoming day, etc.  That happened to me last night and after I took a capsule, I was back to sleep within 1/2 hour and woke up at my normal time with NO side effects whatsoever.  Even helped my headache.  5 Stars for that!

Easily can replace that evening cocktail (and without the spike in your blood sugar that comes with said cocktail) to put you in a relaxed state.  Passionflower and lemon balm together have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety.  I had never heard of this combo until now and I think it is an important combo for natural health.  Stress can kill ya!

INFORMATION THAT I FOUND TO BE VERY HELPFUL ---

Passionflower:

Passionflower is best for mild to moderate anxiety but can also be used for severe anxiety.  It works by reducing muscle tension and headaches, calming the nerves, and leveling out mood swings. Two studies found passionflower to be just as effective as Xanax and other prescription anti-anxiety medications. While passionflower promotes calmness and relaxation, it can also be used as a sleep aid for insomnia, though it has shown to cause less drowsiness than standard anxiety medications.

Lemon balm:

Lemon balm is another widely used herb shown to help anxiety and other mood disorders.  Lemon balm promotes mental clarity and boosts brain function all while reducing stress and anxiety. Together with theanine, lemon balm offers a proven antidote to everyday stresses by promoting a focused calm while remaining mentally razor sharp.

Overall, I am very pleased to have found this govivo natural product and am confident enough in this product to try their other products


I'm very happy to have found this supplement because my medium/thin naturally curly hair needs help!

Pregnancy does many things to your body and my hair has suffered. Before pregnancy, my hair was full, soft and grew quickly to the middle of my back. During pregnancy, my hair continued to grow and was lush/full; then my son was born and my hair literally fell out in clumps (hormonal imbalance) until I had to cut it all off because there were literally bald spots on my head.

Now, finally, my hair has grown to shoulder length and stopped but is medium/thin without falling out anymore. Problem is that it no longer is growing fast or what seems like at all. I don't use chemicals and rarely use heat styling but do occasionally color my hair. It would be nice if my hair would grow long like before and I could get length back again.

These pills are not terribly big (semi small horse pills, if that makes sense) and taste absolutely horrible (smell pretty bad too). I had no trouble swallowing them, even though they are hard pills instead of capsules you can break apart.
I'm taking these as instructed, 2 in the morning with food and 2 again at night with food.
For me, if this supplement works to help my hair, skin, and nails be healthy again the terrible taste is worth it.

What I have noticed from the bottle is that these help support hormonal imbalance, which for me is a major concern after having my son (hope these help) and I have done research on some of the herbs included in this supplement (all good for hormonal balance and the body in general). Like I said, pregnancy does a number on your body and to finally be able to have a supplement that helps restore the hormones is a plus for me.

I will update in a few months with results.  I've attached a picture of my hair as it is today and will come back in a few months with an updated picture.

9/9/17 *one month update*

It is a couple day shy of one month now because I have just reordered the 2nd bottle *taking 4 a day- 2 AM and 2 PM*
I've uploaded 4 more new pictures taken today. My hair is up, down and pulled back so you can see the results. I'm not sure if my hair has gained length or not but it is much softer, shinier and to me feels like it is healthier than before.
i have ordered a 2nd bottle and am taking 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. The taste is still horrible but I don't notice much smell of these. I've gotten used to drinking them with a flavored beverage to distract from the awful taste. Overall I am happy with this product and will continue onto see the results as each month goes by. The first photo is one month ago *I think I'm wearing the same green shirt in all photos*, the other 4 are taken today.


All my life I've struggled with my weight.  I have a borderline thyroid issue & losing weight is an absolute battle for me.
I've gone on the carb counting, low fat eating plans & even cut out sugars, most processed foods & started an exercise regime. Still no weight loss.  In fact, the more I tried to lose, the more weight I gained.  The moment I would stop eating on a restricted eating plan the weight would come back double.

Well, here I am now telling everyone out there that this stuff works.  I have been on diet pills, carb blockers, fat blockers... you name it. I've downed the shakes, tried the bars... Nothing worked for me like this product does.

I ordered this pack with the 2 shakers & starter pack of the powdered drink.  I keep one shaker in my purse, and the other right next to the salt shaker at home.  Everything I eat I sprinkle Sensa on.  Be creative, sometimes you have to be. :) Stick to it, because if you don't sprinkle every time you will fall out of the habit.

Right away I noticed my appetite was shrinking. The very first weeks are hard, that I will tell you.  I was hungry just an hour after eating & would again eat a little more (still sprinkling) and feel bad because I was still eating when this product said it would curb my appetite.  I stuck to it. Day after day I continued to sprinkle Sensa on everything I ate & I do watch to make sure that I am not putting too much unhealthy food into my body.
The first week I lost 1 pound. Well, to some that is nothing, but to me when I have not been able to lose anything, but instead continue to gain weight one pound is great!

My advice is to stick to it. Sprinkle on everything. Watch what you eat, this won't work if you are stuffing your plate with junk food all day, sprinkling this on cake for breakfast & pizza, a burger & fries for lunch. Be sensible with what you feed your body. Get in the habit of always using this. I even ordered the chews to help out in between meals & really they are just the right amount of sweet to keep my sugar cravings down & they do work to curb appetite. The chews are super soft, easy to chew & not like taffy or anything that will stick to your mouth. The chocolate are like a tootsie roll & the berry ones are like a starburst. It also helps to drink the powdered mix in between meals, just to help fill you up & it offers a little bit of energy from the B complex vitamins in it.

Consider what diet pills have in them, and if you go on a restricted diet, you will put on all the weight back once you stop. This is so simple. Sprinkle it on what you eat, and that's it. No harsh chemicals, no side affects.

I'm learning now that it takes time to take the weight off & honestly I have 50 pounds to loose, and every time I get on that scale and see one more pound gone, instead of gained I am elated. No matter how slowly Sensa takes to help me take this weight off, I will continue to use this, because it is the only thing that has helped me lose weight.

Hopefully it will work for you too.


***2017 Update***

After looking at a lot of protein powders from various different sources, eggs, meat, vegetables, milk, etc...I chose this one.

Below are the reasons:

-U.S. Based manufacturing and ingredient source, some powders are produced outside the U.S. and I have read there is metal or other contamination that can occur. Though I did not confirm this I assume U.S. based products would not have this issue or are safer than non-U.S. products.
-No filler ingredients, this is literally powder egg whites, which by default are a whole/natural protein source. Other powders have so much weird un-pronouncable "stuff" in them that you don't even know what your taking or how accurate the claims are.
-Non-GMO and no antibiotics used on chickens
-Eggs are cooked and not air dried (this prevents a avidin health issue), they are also pasteurized. This was confirmed by calling Julian Bakery's in California and an email to their nutritionist.
-No Soy, no Lactose! Large amounts of soy diets can cause hormonal issues for both men and women. Avoid soy proteins! I am also lactose intolerant so pure egg protein is great.
-Price per. protein comes to 30 g per. dollar., really good rate compared to other products out there.
-Low calories, basically you are taking in calories only for the protein not other fillers (e.g., sugars), it is about 4.32 calories per. protein
-The expiration dates are very reasonable, my two bags are about 2 year + to expiration.

-One con is that it does have a lot of salt (381 mg per serving), so if you are sensitive to it, or this is something you watch, it is something to keep in mind

One thing that stuck out is that the empty scoop weighs 9 grams and filled it is 34 grams, I am not sure why this is, maybe they are rounding the servings to a nice number. Technically each scoop has 25 grams (34 grams minus 9 grams) of powder, which i hopefully means it is 25 g of protein and additional 5 grams is just rounding since serving size is 30 grams.

***CORRECTION*** I realized that the scoop measures close to 30 grams, but its impossible to design something to pick up the exact amount of powder every single time, you will need a scale if you want exactly 30 grams every time, or just live with the fact you will scoop anywhere from 25-30 grams.

Overall good product and one of the best I found. The taste is so-so, that means it won't make you puke, but it isn't like ice-cream. It's just plain. I am in the middle of my first bag. Before protein powders became a fad and different brands/recipes went out on the market, in the 90's eggs were considered to be the best source of pure complete protein (i believe it still is). I am comfortable with putting this in my body over a long period of time on a daily basis due to its very very short ingredient list.

Please always consult a doctor before changing your diet or exercise program. I am not a doctor and nothing here is offered as health advice. Please as always verify everything once you receive the product or before you buy.


6/7/2016 Addendum. Sorry it is late. Item failed to cut properly after about 2 months. It is no longer usable to me.

This was purchased as I have joined the receding hairline club and now keep my head shaved. (I prefer to forgo the taboo come over hair style.)

For a while I was using an electric razor that I have to plug in. These work, however, I found myself constantly being irritated over the cord and finding myself limited to where I can use it. When I saw this product, I knew I had to try.

This razor caught my eye for several reasons.
-It is rechargeable and you can take it where ever you need to use it.
-It came with an entire setup. You receive a docking station, power cord, rechargeable razor, three trim guards (3mm, 6mm and 9mm), oil and a brush to keep your razor-blades clean and ready for use.
-Upon using, it did a great job and allowed me the same close shape as my past Wahl clipper. It was also quieter then my past razor but certainly not silent.
-The three trimmer attachments were also very nice. Most of the attachments you get with a razor are very cheap plastic, thin and or have sharp edges. These were thick, rounded and had no sharp edges. They attached easily and detached easily.
-There is a charging light on the side which comes on to let you know the razor is charging.
-You can use the included dock or simply charge directly without the dock.
-Comes with instructions-tips in the manual for cutting short hair and trimming.

Summary – This is a great razor, however, I had to limit my review to 3 stars for the following reasons.
-Feel this should come with an integrated auto off charging feature to ensure you do not overcharge. You should not charge this more than 8 hours or it can decrease battery life.
-My charging dock did not work correctly. I had to push and hold the razor down for it to charge while in the dock. If I do not hold the razor down, the pressure of the razor sitting on the dock was not enough to make an electrical connection. Feel it would benefit from a tighter hold or a locking mechanism.

Tips and notes.
-Fully discharge and then fully recharge the clipped every 6 months to maximize the battery.
-Keep the razor-blade clean and oiled after each use for maximum life and cutting performance.

I don’t know about you, but I depend very heavily on reviews that are posted on Amazon. I also read what reviewers on Amazon have to say. I want to help others by providing my reviews that detail the product as well as the experience I have with the products that I get on Amazon.

Please note I have no relationship with this seller and I’m not compensated in any way for my review. I did receive this at a discount in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.  I take my reviews serious and will only provide my true feedback. Thank you!


This spray mop is simple, easy, and comes with the instructions printed on the side of the box it was packed in. There's really no need (sorta) for paper instructions, except ...

This is not particularly difficult to assemble, but I was stumped when it came to filling the bottle. First, the was no apparent cap, you couldn’t unscrew it because of the shape of the bottle (it wraps around the handle), and I could not pull it out. As it happens, pulling it out is exactly how you remove the bottle to fill it with a cleaning solution. The carton just says "fit the bottle onto the mop" but it was already fitted onto the mop handle when we got it, it was trying to figure out how to take it off without breaking it that was our issue. Pull hard, the bottle is held in place with an "O" ring. Make sure you have additional O rings (available at any hardware store for a few pennies), eventually this one will wear out.

The cleaning pad looks as if it was obviously not made for this mop; they are too wide and too long. But I believe that it was designed this way on purpose, perhaps to prevent the plastic pad holder from scratching furniture or walls.

This comes with three mop heads and a tool that hangs on the handle. I believe that that tool is for cleaning the mop heads.

What this is, essentially, is a giant water gun. You squeeze the trigger, and you spray water, like a toy gun. When we first put on the pad, we placed it with the excess in front; it turns out that this was a bad idea since the spray does not go very far, and most of it was absorbed by the pad. So we learned to place the pad so that the excess was in the back.

We have another one of these, not made as well and it only shipped with one pad and no pad cleaning tool. My original review said it was a toy and I was going to toss it in the garbage, but we soon found ourselves using it often and we now rely on it for quick cleanups. I was going to edit my review, but that product is no longer available. This brand and model is much improved over that one, and we will use it in one of our other homes. The aluminum tubes are thicker and denser, the plastic fittings are better and the mop heads (you get three, not 1) are softer and more absorbent. The mop head swivels up, down, to the side, etc. You will have no problem getting into spots and when hanging it up, you can make it very compact by swiveling the head.

For an insanely cheap "Swiffer" type cleaner, this is really a very good product. We just put some cleaning solution in the bottle and you never need to worry about the battery being charged. Sometimes, simpler is better.

I'm rating this 5 stars because of what it is. It's certainly not a Swiffer or other more costly product, but for what this costs, it's an excellent value. Don't be a jerk and judge it out of the box (like I was with the first model), give it some time and I think you'll really enjoy having this around.

Recommended.

Review of: Spray Mops for Floor Cleaning,SZBJSMF Microfiber Dust Mop with 3 Washable Reusable heads.


We use water irrigators (water flossers) every day and when we travel, we miss using them as they are too bulky to carry. I recently got a travel irrigator which I loved and did not think it could be topped but, while I wouldn’t say that this tops it, I’d say it’s comparable but different.

The key feature(s) to this unit is that it combines irrigation with brushing and periodontal care (more on that later) in one very small product, the size of a standard electric toothbrush. The other product that I like is single-purpose, just irrigation. Unlike this unit, it does not have the capability to brush or be used as a periodontal pick. On the other hand, that unit is stronger and includes a built-in camera for checking your work as well as UV lighting to sterilize the tips and water reservoir. While both are great, I think that on my shorter trips I will take this, and when I am on a longer trip and have more luggage room, I’ll take the other (which means also taking my toothbrush).

This product draws the water from whatever reservoir you use so it can be an 8 oz cup or a gallon jug. How much water you use is up to you. The other unit has a relatively small reservoir and I usually need to refill it once in order to get a good cleaning. This product knows when you choose an irrigation tip or the toothbrush or periodontal tip and the options on the handle change accordingly. On the brush and the periodontal tip, your choices are High or Low and when you use the irrigator you have the choice of Normal, Soft, Pulse, and DIY.

As mentioned, the irrigator is not quite as strong as my other portable, but it is certainly strong enough.
The toothbrush has the High and Low settings, no timer as my toothbrush has, and the periodontal tip is also high and low.

A word about the periodontal tip; it works, and it works well. It will remove plaque quickly and effectively. However, I don’t necessarily recommend that you use it if you do not have a strong and steady hand; this can rip the hell out of your gums if you slip and with the vibration, that’s a very good possibility. If you are able to control it, it’s something I’ve not seen on other units and it’s great. But it can also be dangerous; use it with caution.

Although it looks short in some of the pictures, the hose that you clip onto any reservoir is long enough to allow you to move around as you floss.

This also comes with a soft carrying bag to carry the tips and hose with you.

If I had received this before or when I received the other unit (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KLM695X - SORRY, as of 1/1/2022 this product is no longer available), I would have named them both “2021 products of the year”. Which you choose will be dictated by your priorities but they are both great products.

Recommended.

Review of: Oral Irrigator & Toothbrushes & Electric Periodontal Probe Combo - ZoCCee 3in1


I just got this delivered today and immediately unboxed it and tried it out. I'm a black woman and about 5 mo ago I decided to stop using chemicals in my hair (had a body wave). As you can imagine, my hair was getting very hard to comb through as the new growth really started to kick in. I had tried a flat iron (for the first time) a few days ago and it was soooo time-consuming and I did not like the results. My hair is VERY thick and I thought my arm would fall off so I did it kind of half-assed. With that experience I knew I would probably never use the thing again.  Anyway, I plugged up the brush and it heated very quickly, in moments it was ready. I put it on 150C starting out. I increased to 160 since it seemed to work better on a higher setting for my hair.

Now, I have seen bad reviews on here saying how it didn't work at all or not that well. I am wondering if these people had the setting up high enough. Also, if the temperature was high enough, how were you brushing it through your hair? The key is to SLOWLY brush your hair. You also cannot use it like a regular brush, meaning you should do a section at a time and use one hand to hold the hair and give it some tension as you brush through it. That's what I did, anyway. It's no different a concept than using a hot comb (only much safer and much more unlikely you will burn your ear off lol).

So, as far as the actual product goes, it's great. It does what it says it will do, assuming you are using it properly. I honestly don't know how I have lived without this in my life for so long. My only gripe (which, I felt, wasn't reason to lose any stars) is the placement of the on/off and temperature buttons. It is a very inconvenient place and you WILL accidentally hit the buttons while you are brushing your hair. It's just not a good place to put the controls. I feel it should be further down on the handle and perhaps on the under side of it, as opposed to the side of the handle or the back. The user manual also leaves a little bit to be desired. I doubt a native English speaker wrote it. You will get the gist of what's going on though. Even though the controls are in Celsius, you can change it to Fahrenheit. Just don't ask me how this is accomplished because it is not in the manual. The change was triggered by my numerous, accidental, button presses toggling between C and F and I didn't pay attention to what was actually initiating the change. One of the previous reviewers said there is a way to lock the controls by pressing power so many times but left out how many times lol... I may update my review if I play with it to actually unlock this hidden power.

tl;dr

Buy it, learn how to use it, and you will love it!


I don't often wear sleepmasks but I do on occasion. My pillowcases are mulberry silk, which I've been told is good for our skin (doesn't absorb the moisturizer we just put on, doesn't crease the face as bad as other materials, etc). So when I was offered silk sleep masks I thought, well that's going to be better than the cotton one I have. I often go to sleep with the tv on in the background as white noise and though I have the backlight turned way down sometimes the light annoys me. I also like to have a little pressure sometimes on the eyes but nothing covering the rest of my face- a sleep mask fits these purposes.

I was offered a set of 2 masks, one purple (on the outside, "inside" it is black) and one all black. The set also comes with a company information card and a set of your typical orange foam earplugs (which are just a little freebie but are not really part of this review other than I'm mentioning them).

These are beautiful masks. Some have pointed out for them they are a little small. At the widest point across the mask it is 8" and the widest point along the eye covers is 4". It is perfect for me, hits me just 1/3 into my temple area, just past my cheekbones and covers 2/3 of my forehead- and I can adjust that accordingly. So if there's any question about its size, take a quick measurement with a flexible ruler or tailor's tape. I find that sometimes sleep masks are entirely too big, I'd say this is the best size I've personally come across. It entirely blocks out the light without covering the whole top of my face. The silk is sooooo smooth. I can see the approx 1" closure they used to put in the stuffing but the piping and cushion were excellently done. I don't feel any awkward bumps in the filling. What I especially love about this particular mask is NO VELCRO. So many of the masks I've had or been given have been made with that infuriating material that just does not work well in a sleep mask. This adjustable slide was easy to move and fit my face right- and the elastic has just the right amount of give and doesn't seem flimsy- so now I don't have to keep opening and closing the strap to get it to fit every time I wear it. It will also not catch my hair. These are at a very good pricepoint and feel and perform like a nice luxury item so they are a good value.

The masks did not come with washing instructions, but I'd suggest handwashing by themselves with gentle detergent and lay out flat to dry. Use a steamer and not an iron if that's necessary, but I don't forsee that being an issue. The card that the masks came with does promise quality, and a quick answer if there is any question- also says they have a "lifetime warranty". Though I have not needed to contact the company for any reason- I have yet to be disappointed with things I've purchased on Amazon that have these kinds of cards with them. I think this set would make an excellent gift for his/hers. Having used my mask for a week I have absolutely enjoyed it so far.


The short of it is calcium alginate is an amazing substrate of growth stimulants and nutrients that seems to make anything that is alive heal and or grow.

I am a physician and this calcium alginate was always stocked in my clinic in a form that looked like a 4"x4" bandage. It was a gov't clnic and no-one seemed to ever use them. They had to be discarded when they expired so I would take them home.

Ran out of bandages over time.

Long story but my dog likes to keep me company in my workshop - I had taken the side off of my cabinet saw to clean it - I was cutting something and he jumped up in there to catch the sawdust coming out from under the blade. The blade hit him just at the border of the soft nose tissue cutting his nose and left lip leaving his nose and lip hanging by about 1/4" of nose tissue.

After a nasty divorce I am not currently working and money is very tight. It was $2,500 just to get him in the door to the emergency vet and they always seem to get the bill even higher with anesthesia, observation, medications.

-so-it killed me but we just could not afford to use the vet!

We irrigated the wound thoroughly and I managed to throw just 4 sutures to hold the nose in place and stop most of the bleeding. Put the cone of shame on him but he still went straight outside and rubbed his nose in the dirt, contaminating the wound and dislodging one of the sutures.

I put him on antibiotics (clindamycin) and was thrilled to find that I could buy this calcium alginate powder. We sprinkled it on his wound twice a day. It forms a clear jelly like substance. His nose healed within a weak to a pink scar - now after about 3 weeks all of the black pigment is back.

Since that time I have experimented around with the powder. My wife was putting the cut bases of Roman Lettuce in water - something she saw on pinterest - it grows a few small leaves then dies. Just for kicks I dipped the bottom of one of the lettuce bases in the calcium alginate powder. That lettuce base grew roots and started to grow. If it were winter - here in Florida - I could have taken it outside and planted it.

It was too hot outside to grow it and inside it bolted immediately while still in the water - but she has been doing this intermittently for years and I have never seen a single one take root.

So my experience with calcium alginate is in wound healing. Years ago we had a Mare gallop square into a barbed wire fence. There was over a 12" gash across her chest. It was my sisters Arabian I was fostering - still am 9 years later. Again no vet, not even a suture, just a big slab of swollen skin hanging down her chest. Went through rolls and rolls of Coban trying to create a bandage but rarely stayed in place. Essentially all I could do was use the calcium alginate - this was the 4x4 bandage form of it but same stuff. It took some time, but the wound healed so well you cannot even see a scar.


BENEFITS: This massage table will give your back a serious massage along with the infrared heat which can be set pretty hot.  After about 4 sessions 1 per day my height increased 1/2" and put me back at the same height I was in my 20's.  Now I am into my late 40's and I have always had lower back issues especially when my weight is over 230 lbs.  This machine will do many great things but I will mention just two.  The first is that it will help rebuild your discs by decompressing your back and heating up your discs.  Infrared heat penetrates about 2" into your body which will take care of the discs.  The second is that by massaging your back muscles it will straighten your back by making the muscles more elastic.  You won't get this powerful massage from your massage therapist.  The first massage will be painful but you get used to it after the 3rd massage.  It won't replace your massage therapist either because this machine only takes care of your back.  The lower rollers work your legs but are not as effective as the upper rollers.  Your massage therapist will do a better job on the legs.

QUALITY:  The bed feet are heavy and strong.  The bed frame is made of welded steel tubing.  The bed foam is stiff so it can handle heavy individuals.  Everything looks and feels of good quality.  The bed should handle people up to 6'-5".  I am 6', but it can easily handle someone taller.  The frame can take really heavy people without any problems.  The 350 lb limit might come from the roller system not from the frame.

SPACE REQUIREMENT:  The bed needs about 3 feet by 7 feet of space so you can use it and access it.  A 4 feet wide space would be even better.  You need a regular electrical outlet nearby to plug it in.

ASSEMBLY:  It takes 2-3 hours to assemble it.  If your back is in bad shape a second person to help you will make it easier.  It comes with a users manual and assembly instructions.

SHIPPING:  The massage table came in a wooden heavy pallet in 2 boxes and they called me to schedule the drop-off day.  9-5 drop-off window.  You can undo the pallet wrapping and take one box at a time using a hand cart or two people.  You can also pick it up and lift it if you are a strong person.  I recommend help especially if your back is not in good shape.  This table is a keeper so I can tune up my back every week.

SKEPTICAL?  I was having a hard time dishing out more than a grand for something that I might have to return and pay to ship it back but I noticed that there are not that many used tables for sale.  This means that people keep them because they work.  I am keeping mine because everyone in my family of 6 is using it.  The kids love it.


First, I rarely write long reviews, unless I really like a product or can’t stand one. I wasn’t given anything for this review and is just my honest experience. I gave this 5 stars, because it works for me. It would be a better value, if it was a 30 day supply, instead of a 20 days. I still give it 5 stars, because I have insomnia and it helps. I didn’t expect too much, but have a subscription for freshcaps Thrive 6, which has helped with my memory, which has been foggy. So I figured it was worth a try and wasn’t disappointed.

The first time I tried this, it definitely relaxed me and I actually slept 10-12 hours that night. I rarely sleep 6 hours and it was a complete shock. I didn’t wake multiple times. Although, I hadn’t slept well the nights prior and was why I ordered, but that is nothing new. Amazon was able to get it here quicker. So I went with them to try this product. I expected sleep, but not that much, but not complaining. I actually woke up refreshed. It hasn’t happened like that since, but I have been sleeping better. I do take other supplements with mushrooms, changed my diet and am more active. All of which could be factors that helped  too, but I hadn’t had sleep like that in a long time. The only new thing was this product. The taste isn’t bad at all. I figured I would hate the taste, but wanted the benefits. I was able to get both. I mix it with 8oz of almond milk in a small blender. I put it in a blender, because it can clump up, but not with the blender. I have added mud/wtr with it a few times. It is definitely worth a try, even with the price. I will order again, but won’t take daily. I would recommend it for a stressful day, when you just need to relax and unwind. I already take many of the mushrooms in it, but the magnesium and botanicals definitely helped.

Mushrooms are high in antioxidants and help. If you want a calming mushroom that has a 60 day supply and is cheaper. I would recommend their Reshi caps or you can buy canister and make it like you would this product. The bottles and canisters come with a 60 day supply(60 capsules or a canister with 60 grams). The thrive 6 has Reishi, lions mane, Chaga and 3 other mushrooms. You may want to buy off amazon for a one time try. If you buy directly off the site. You will pay more, unless you subscribe. You can cancel anytime, but prime has a quicker delivery.

I wrote this review to help others decide. You may not have the same reaction as I did with sleep, but everything in it helps aid relaxation. I don’t like taking melatonin and this is a great alternative. Everything in it has benefits. Just do some research on the ingredients. Look into the benefits of mushrooms, because they have helped me. Hoping this can help others decide if it is right for them. The Freshcap site has more information on these mushrooms and this product. You may want to check their site for benefits of each one before you order. I hope this helped.


Ozone is a great thing to have ... in the upper layers of our atmosphere. However, not only laser copiers do bring ozone into our direct vicinity and you may remember the associated issues with that. The EPA even clarifies that: "Manufacturers and vendors of ozone devices often use misleading terms to describe ozone. Terms such as "energized oxygen" or "pure air" suggest that ozone is a healthy kind of oxygen. Ozone is a toxic gas with vastly different chemical and toxicological properties from oxygen."

CAUTION: The EPA notes that direct (excessive) exposure can lead to (a) decreases in lung function, (b) aggravation of asthma, (c) throat irritation and cough, (d) chest pain and shortness of breath, (e) inflammation of lung tissue, and (f) higher susceptibility to respiratory infection. You're free to draw a connection to the current pandemic and its respiratory nature. The car deodorizer even states for humans or pets not to be in the car when using. (Thanks to the EPA statement above, now you know why.) Make sure to execute caution when using this to prevent issues, but it's not just the ozone itself that can be harmful, but also the potentially toxic byproducts of the Ozone reacting with the contamination. That is one reason why institutions like the EPA advise against the use ozone generators.

Anyway, with that out of the way, the design is both elegant and a bit odd. By the latter I mean that even the manufacturer insists on people or pets to not be in the room while using, yet the only power supply is a car adapter and the recommendation is to keep the car running to provide power during cleaning. Environmentalists certainly cringe by now, but the included battery works just fine. It's just that it has to reside in the car when charging. It would be better to have a wall adapter charging the device. That way, the use in rooms (i.e., restroom) would be easier, and the occasional use in a car possible with the battery.

The device turns on with some drama as the countdown counter gives you 10 seconds to leave the area. the Ozone dispensing lasts for 20 minutes, while another 70 minutes should be allowed for the decomposing (chemical reaction) of the contaminants. That translates into 90 minutes of keeping the space unoccupied. Follow with a thorough airing to ensure the remaining ozone is below danger levels.

A side note on the design. It looks nice, and the "wood" ornamentation is really unnecessary. Personally, I find it distracting and does not really add to the looks in a good way. Meanwhile, my concerns are with the usage and potential health hazards. That's amplified by the power supply described above.

Overall, you may remember the smell when using a laser copier extensively. That's a small preview of what this device does when used without proper ventilation. It's not exactly pleasant, but after letting the ozone escape some odors are indeed removed. Note that Ozone attacks rubber and plants, so you really need to use it with caution in addition to the concerns above. But if you do, the occasional use may get some odor relief.


# My Review
This review is for the Sturish Bath Fizzies - DIY STEM Science Kit. Having recently spent numerous days/hours of indoor time with kids who were getting bored over the summer break, this turned out to be a great way to spend a few hours learning, making, and finally trying a bath time fun favorite. That said, when I saw this offering and the way in which it was packaged, produced, and delivered, I just knew it was worth trying with my kid.

First of all, I can’t say enough great things about how this kit is packaged, delivered and presented. The whole presentation is appealing and describes science & fun which draws attention! The kit is packaged in a strong and durable presentation box with the branding, pictures, and wording that gives this product some good shelf presence. Inside the box is everything you need to make these bath fizzies; 4 molds, baking soda, 3 colors (Red, Blue, and Yellow), corn starch, bath salt, and 3 essential oils (Lavender, Appleseed, and Grapeseed), spoons, pipette, and an instruction manual – nothing else needed except for eager kids and adults to get started!

Inside the box you get everything you need to make these bath fizzies (as described in the product description). Making these is supposed to be an exact science where you need to measure, weigh, calculate, clock-watch and have patience! This is a tall order for kids let alone adults to follow; however, there’s no need to be too scientific here! The ingredients are all provided and, just follow the instructions. Everything is well labelled and easy to use, you just need to bring some creativity, imagination, and curiosity on how this works. There’s enough to get multiple uses out of this box, so you can spread out the activities across a few days/weeks. The quality is decent, and the end product works great in the bath, you can’t go wrong.

Overall, as someone who’s got a kid who loves to ask many questions and is in to science, this was an excellent find! It gave me a good activity to spend some quality time together while doing something that he’s passionate about! This was a few hours of good fun…. for the both of us!

If you’re looking to gift this to someone who has kids that enjoy this kind of activity – this is it! You can make it by yourself, with kids, or with a special friend. It’s reasonably priced and has everything you need for a successful and fun experience. Whether you get this for yourself, or as a gifting option - I recommend this.

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This is an excellent entrant in the IPL market genre.  It follows an often used design form, that allows for comfortable handling and application.  The operation is deceptively easy, just keep in mind that the light energy is powerful, so use it cautiously and wear the provided protective eyewear.
IPL is Intense Pulses of Light, that is a treatment primarily for 'permanent' hair removal, and also in certain scenarios for skin treatments.  In this case, the product is designed for treating hair follicles with the eventual goal of permanent cessation of hair growth.  "IPL treatment is administered through a handheld flashgun device that emits pulses of light, which are absorbed by the melanin pigment in hairs. The light turns to heat that is absorbed by the skin, resulting in damage to the follicle effectively removing hair and slowing down regrowth significantly."(online reference).  After repeated treatment sessions, the regrowth cycles is disrupted to the point of no further hair renewal.
To be effective, the subject needs to qualify according to skin color and hair color.  Basically, light skin color and darker hair color are the ideal combination.  This is due to the intense light affecting melanin, the pigment. So, the contrast is necessary, and you want the light energy to affect hair pigmentation, and not skin, obviously.
Operation of this device is straightforward.  Plug in the AC power adapter cord.  A long press of the power button (with the power icon) will activate the IPL device.  The fan will start, and you'll see the display showing the number of flashes remaining, the intensity level (default is set at lowest), fan icon.  The display will also indicate if it's in auto or manual mode.
The user manual does a very poor job (actually non-existent) at explaining the manual mode.  In this mode, the user actually triggers the flash.  The significant other tells me that everyone uses the automatic mode because it's easier and faster.  Anyway, the large button above the power button switches between automatic and manual mode.
In automatic mode, when you press the flash window on skin it will trigger the flash. Then you lift it and move it to the next, adjacent target. Lower the flash window, touching the skin, which automatically triggers the flash again. This process is continued until you cover the targeted hair region.
They warn against overlapping and missing areas.  I wondered how a user can ensure that there is no overlap and avoid missing areas, when the flash window is not flush with an edge.  This is not an issue specific to this product, but to IPL devices in general.
I like the overall presentation and quality of the product.  Besides the IPL device, it includes a generic straight edge razor, protective eye wear, AC power adapter/cord and user manual.  While the user manual is adequate, I feel it could have been better, more informative.
Based on initial impressions and observations, this is a very competent and capable IPL device.  It is exactly as depicted and described in the product details.  It earns a 4.5 - 4.75 star rating, with a high level recommendation.


I've tried many D3 and D3+K2 supplements in the past couple years, especially the latter, because I've discovered that it's likely better to take D3 along with K2 due to its promotion of K2-dependent proteins that require K2 to function properly (research is ongoing). While I'm not personally concerned about lack of calcium intake, some competing products include it because D3 and K2 help ensure that it's properly deposited in bones. To compensate for this lack of K2, I had been consuming separate products, such as Complete K from a Norwegian label called Supersmart, which provides both K1 and K2. The math to determine the appropriate ratio of D3:K2 is simple, but it's convenient to consume both from the same product. The standard dosage of D3 is 125mcg (5000 IU), and the standard dosage of K2 is 100mcg. Apart from the absence of K2, the only thing I don't like about this Go Healthy product is 125mcg not being evenly divisible by the 50mcg provided by each tablet. You would need to either break down some tablets in half to provide incremental 25mcg (1000 IU) dosages, or consume a minimum of 5 tablets so that the total of 250mcg is evenly divisible by 125mcg, but this would lead to a 10000 IU megadose you likely won't want to consume on a daily basis. While I have an usually strong immune system relative to other people (other people have expressed anger at me that I don't get sick when I'm surrounded by sick people), I know when I feel even a slight tinge of illness that I need to grab the Colostrum, Vitamin D3+K2, and Vitamin C in order to prevent too much negative impact. I also grab this combination of supplements when I feel especially tired due to a string of long work days, because I know I'm more vulnerable to illness. Don't pay attention to physicians who state that megadoses of D3 shouldn't be taken (some physicians think that the standard 125mcg dosage of D3 is already megadose status). While you should always know your specific body before taking megadoses, physicians generally don't know what they're talking about because the vast majority of them don't understand supplements, generally depending on pharmaceutical companies to train them to prescribe only patented medications. All of this said, I've had a good experience with Go Healthy whole food supplements so far, including the multivitamins it offers for men and women (there are very few differences between these two products). I'm still on my journey to better understand the differences between synthetic "isolate" vitamins versus whole food vitamins, but the sudden unavailability of Twinlab Daily One Caps multivitamin I had been taking up until several years ago actually worked out in my favor because it caused me to start taking a closer look at supplement facts. The D3 provided by this product is sourced solely from organic algae.


I have been using store bought Hyaluronic products for many years, and while many of them work great, others just don't measure up. One day I was reading an article in a magazine about the benefits of using Hyaluronic Acid for homemade products, so I decided to give Micro Ingredients a try because I absolutely love their products. All I can say is WOW! I love this gooey, gelatin like stuff! I will admit, it is a pain in the rear end to mix. The first time I tried mixing it, it was an epic fail. I had to keep scraping spoon to spoon just to get it into the water so I could drink it. It wasn't really going over that well being added to liquids to drink so I started adding it to my yogurt on a daily basis. That worked out perfect! Not only did I not taste anything, it went down smoothly and I have not had any internal issues.

In terms of using it for beauty products, I have since learned that the measuring spoon used has to be stainless, and it must be completely dry. I tried using a plastic measuring spoon a couple of times and the powder just stuck to the spoon, causing me to have to dig it out each time. Now that I use a fully dried stainless steel measuring spoon, I can easily drop the powder down into the distilled water with ease. Shaking it vigorously afterwards mixes it up pretty good. There will be some chunks, but this is normal. Then you just put it in the refrigerator and wait for the magic to happen! Let me just say that this product used as a serum is the real deal. I have spent $100's of dollars on high-end products and have found that many of them are just fillers. Yes, they contain Hyaluronic Acid, but it is not nearly as potent as this homemade serum. I use this stuff all over my entire body. It makes my skin so supple and smooth! Because Hyaluronic Acid can have the opposite effect by drawing out too much moisture, I make sure I leave some moisture on my skin before I apply it. After my shower, I leave my body slightly wet and apply this homemade serum to the areas that need it most. Then I follow up with my favorite moisturizer. This stuff enhances your moisturizer so well! Those problem areas like your knees and elbows love this stuff! Also remember that it only take a small amount to make your serum. Same goes for the amount you ingest, so this two-pack will last a long time. I was very grateful that Micro Ingredients sent packages that have an expiration date out a couple years or more. This means I will be able to benefit from this package for some time, although I think I am going to make some DIY serum for special friends and family, which means I will need to order more very soon. I am sure they will love it just as much as I do! I really love this product!


I've had and used a Fitbit One for two years now, and I love it, but I balked at spending money on the matching scale when I had a scale that already worked. Then the body fat percentage calculator, which had always been a little wonky, on my old scale died and I decided to take the Aria plunge.

Pros:
- Reads quickly
- Accurate (reads the same as the mechanical scale at my hospital)
- Consistent (gives the same reading when re-checked in a short span of time)
- Attractive design
- Durable and easy to maintain
- Motivating and simple to use

Cons:
- Price
- Does require some setup
- Privacy concern- will store readings for anyone who uses it, not just the programmed users

I found the setup pretty straightforward, but it does require the user to be comfortable with using consumer electronics and following instructions. If you can order on Amazon, you can probably handle this setup, but, say, my 88-year-old grandma probably would find it confusing. Once setup, it's good to go, however- the user simply steps on the scale and the reading is displayed, then sent to the Fitbit account wirelessly.

The scale will store readings for anyone who uses it. These are easy to delete from your Fitbit account, but guests and non-Fitbit family members may not be excited to find that using a scale in the privacy of the bathroom has broadcast their weight and body fat % to others.

The quality of the product is excellent- we had a fairly high-end scale to begin with, but it didn't compare to the design or execution of the Aria. I also love that it's easy to wipe clean- it looks so much nicer on a daily basis than our old scale, which had rubber components, did. I also love that it's so straightforward to use- some scales I've owned required knowing which buttons to press to access different functions, or required the user to step on them lightly and then wait before stepping all the way on, or required the user to select their own profile before use. With Aria, you literally just step on and off.

Finally, I love that it's so motivating. I'm sure this varies from person to person, but if you respond well to using a Fitbit in the first place, I think there's a good chance you'll respond well to the Aria. I like seeing the data pile up in my account, and making a daily weigh-in part of my routine keeps me conscious of my movement and food choices throughout the day. I only intermittently tracked my weight and body fat before the Aria, but now track it every day that I'm home, and I'm finding the data useful and the daily practice keeps me mindful. And you get new badges, which, again, not everyone may find worthwhile, but I find motivating.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with my Aria after one month. I've seen slow but steady weight loss and I plan to keep making it part of my routine for the future. It's not cheap, but if like me, you're a dedicated Fitbit user who struggled to stay consistent with weigh-ins, it may well be worth the price.


Hi, it’s Glamorous Gem, hope you all are having a wonderful day,

Anyway, I have been into pore vacuums for a while because besides scrubs, it had to be some way to get out those stubborn black heads around my upper cheeks and nose. Rather than covering them up with makeup, I have tried a measure of different devices. This one sadly isn’t that much better.

This unlike others I have tried, does have a water tank built in for storing water for cleaning out your pores during suction. So, it has an ample design that is very unique. Not super large, but not super small either. It even has an illuminating blue light during use. It’s a very beautiful device.

What I immediately didn’t like about this product is, ITS SUPER HARD TO OPEN. It took me quite a while to try to bust it open because of its tightness. I came to look back at the product page for instructions to do so, because it didn’t have any. But, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GRIP THE DEVICE AND TURN IT RIGHT UNTIL IT OPENS.

It popped opened after a while of harsh effort. Thank god, I didn’t break it immediately, BUT after the tank came off, it is super hard to keep it back in place without it trying to FALL OFF DURING USE. Nothing is broken about it’s sealing, but the water makes the tank so slippery, I have to hold it towards the middle not to have water spilling over myself during use. First, the tank wouldn’t come off, now it plainly won’t stay connected properly.

Though, that’s one part of this equation. This device comes with five heads, two silicone, and three plastic. It also has three modes, oiliness, dryness, and neutral. It sucks, it really does.

I feeling like it’s sucking/vacuuming is very weak, though. I have to turn it up to oiliness just to feel any real suction. Even then, it doesn’t feel as targeted as it should be. It goes between being harsh to gentle which is inconsistent. I don’t feel like this cleans as properly as it should. I didn’t get the results I would expect in the least from this.

Last but not least, there’s no indicators what so ever. Every time I have to put back on the tank. There is no indicator saying where what side anything should be on. It only shows the water dropping on the opposite side. Even my water pik has indicators (dirty water/clean water) for what each side does. It seems however you put it on is just how the tank is gonna be. Which is super awkward.

I think if you like gentle sucking, this would be okay. But, it’s still a bit flimsy and it leaks even straight up. So, there are clearly some issues they still need to work out about this product.

PS: No matter the nature, I only write honest, unbiased, and authentic reviews. Thanks for reading. 🥰🥰


Awesome!

PROS: Lightweight, flexible enough to slip inside the pocket of home made double layer masks & washable. There are holes to secure the mask frame in place if you choose to do so. We personally chose to not attach them but leave them loose for cleaning / sanitizing purposes because we have to switch masks multiple times a day during long shifts. These are so comfortable & they actually keep the cloth away from your mouth & nose area so lipstick doesn't get smeared everywhere making it so much easier to breath without the mask getting sucked into your nose & mouth! Several of us work in management at healthcare facilities & have long shifts during which these exceeded our expectations. Another key thing we noticed is that it's easier to talk to people & have them understand you when compared to wearing a mask without the frame!
Update 1/12/2021: I officially love these even more as I have become lazy & started washing these in a linen bag in the washer with my masks in hot water & then hanging them to dry, lol. I ended up buying more so I had enough to allow one frame for each day of the week for each household member with a few extra for washing days. Basically once a week I throw a few large linen bags in the wash with them & our masks instead of having to wash them all every day or every few days all week long & they are just as good as the day I bought them!

CONS: The only con we found is that it is almost impossible to slip the mask down under your chin without touching the parts of the mask you aren't suppose to. We solved this by just temporarily unhooking & dropping one ear loop so that it left the mask hanging off of one ear if needed & then all we had to do was use the ear loop to reapply without touching the yucky face of the mask.

UPDATE: 8/29/2020
We are expirementing with attachment & so far like loosely tacking the mask frame on with several stitches, after removing the tab portion that sticks up a bit, for a more permanent application on masks with no pockets. For a less permanent attachment we have been using small cloth or elastic loops shaped like a U attached at 2 points in the appropriate place marked on the mask after mock fitting. The last method is better for washing, removal & possible adjustments but it is also a bit more involved in creating the pockets / loops. Both methods work for an entire shift & they are still comfortable sitting on the face. It will be your personal preference as to whether or not you want the frame covered with cloth in a 2 layer pocket style mask or attached or not etc.

Overall this is a good product thus far. I will update if things change. Please see pics with my review for reference. I did receive this product for free but that has in no way influenced my review. I depend on honest reviews to buy the best products I can within my budget & I do not have the time or money to deal with inferior products as I am sure you don't! I personally choose, test & use all products I receive & try to be thorough in my reviews. (Sometimes my entire household tests items as well.) If this review helped please let Amazon know by clicking the helpful button!


So disappointed. It has a way to adjust the volume but even the lowest doesn't create a soft sound that you could let drift in to the background. I ran it in a room with an Ac unit (which runs at 90 decibels when you are right in front of it) just to see which was louder. You can hear it over the Ac unit when I'm sitting in front of the Ac unit and the sound machine is in the opposite corner. I was looking for something like the Ac unit fan but quieter to make soft white noise for my baby when we don't need the Ac unit to run. Well this is louder then that so it wakes her. The white noise sound sounds like old analogue tv static not soft fan sounds. It's terrible. I even tried putting it on the other side of her door, no still sounds terrible and too load. To top it off you have to use a forward and back button to even try the other sounds, which are at different volume levels so cycling throug them while trying to put a baby to bed is counter productive. Last thing, even if you try the nice soft rain track it's got some lovely rolling thunder to wake you dosing infant. Even the lullabies are too load. Very disappointed  this thing.Returning. Replacing it with a small 10 in fan, which make a nice soft sounds to which my infant has now passed out to after being woken up by and not being able fall asleep with this dbpower machine.
Waste my time and money on the one.

Update: I have been contacted by the seller/maker. They share that they did a lot of research before making this product. They report that many people wanted a louder machine to fully block out external noise. That's fine and well, but it's also advertised for babies room with special tracks just for baby. So that said, I still stand by my original statement that its too loud for that purpose. Most recommendations say in babies rooms prolonged noises should not exceed 60 decibels. This is over that. After exchanging emails with the company, sighed by Bella (who ever that is within the company , no title or position was listed) I do believe this company wants to make a quality machine and make customers happy. My return was a breeze and money returned with in 24 hours of the item being picked up with no further action needed by me. They also offered me a free item as an apology (and a request to update my negative review) but I didn't take it. I didn't write my review to get free things, just to express how my expense was compare to my expectation based on the item description. They asked me if I will test the next generation which I will.  I'd love to see a version that meets the original claim.(and maybe a few other improvements) It could be a great machine if it's improved. I'll hold out hope for that. I'd really like to have a better version of this. I really wanted to like it.


I was offered this product at a discounted price  in exchange for my honest review. I had held off on reviewing this product  so I could try this product for some time. While I do still suffer from joint pain, the symptoms have lessened over time.
On the positive side, my hair has become very healthy, along with my skin and my nails. My nails are incredibly strong and grow at an amazing rate. I also experience little to no face breakouts
This combination/ MSM, Glucosamine and Chondroitin is great for arthritis sufferers
These are the benefits

1. Improves skin health and complexion

MSM is necessary for collagen production.  Sagging skin and wrinkles, as well as dry, cracked skin are all developed through a loss of collagen.  MSM works together with Vitamin C to build new, healthy tissues.  MSM can normalize collagen formation and radically improve skin health.

2. Improves flexibility

Research has shown that MSM is highly effective in improving joint flexibility.  Additionally, it helps to produce flexible skin and muscle tissue.  This leads to an increase in overall flexibility due to a restoration of the “juiciness” in the tissues.

3. Detoxifies the body

One of the most important features of MSM is that it makes your cells more permeable.  This means that it allows toxins and metabolic waste products to easily be moved out of the cells, while essential nutrients and hydration can be moved in.  It’s a calcium phosphate dissolver, so it has a remarkable ability to break up the bad calcium that’s at the root of degenerative diseases.

4. Strengthens hair and nails

Collagen and keratin and both critical for the production of healthy hair and nails.  MSM is a bonafide “beauty mineral” that provides the sulfur needed to produce collagen and keratin.  It’s also highly noted to contribute to exceptional strength and thickness of the hair and nails, which can be noticed in just a couple weeks of consistent use.

5. Accelerates healing

Lactic acid and other byproducts cause pain and soreness in the body.  MSM increases the ability of the body to eliminate waste products at the cellular level.  This speeds recovery and frees up more energy for rebuilding.

6. Naturally Increases energy

Due to the increased permeability of the cells, less energy is required to deal with the accumulation of toxins.  This results in more energy being redirected towards activity and necessary healing.  Digestion is the biggest energy requirement of the body (Approximately 70-80% of your energy is spent on digestion each day). MSM increases the absorption of nutrients so that the energy expenditure on digestion is vastly reduced.

7. Anti-inflammatory

MSM is a powerful anti-inflammatory due to its ability to allow metabolic wastes to be removed from the cells.  Excess weight on the body is actually inflammation.  The cells of the body are chronically inflamed and retaining the byproducts of metabolic processes.  Sulfur needs to be present In order for these toxins and wastes to be removed from the body.  When these byproducts can be removed from the system, then the cells can also dispose of excess fluids that were being stored as a buffer.  What results is a natural and effective reduction in unwanted weight.


According to an article published by the National Insititute of Health, “hypomagnesemia is common in hospitalized patients, especially in the elderly with coronary artery disease (CAD) and/or those with chronic heart failure. Hypomagnesemia is associated with an increased incidence of diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, mortality rate from CAD and all causes. Magnesium supplementation improves myocardial metabolism, inhibits calcium accumulation and myocardial cell death; it improves vascular tone, peripheral vascular resistance, afterload and cardiac output, reduces cardiac arrhythmias and improves lipid metabolism. Magnesium also reduces vulnerability to oxygen-derived free radicals, improves human endothelial function and inhibits platelet function, including platelet aggregation and adhesion, which potentially gives magnesium physiologic and natural effects similar to adenosine-diphosphate inhibitors such as clopidogrel. The data regarding its use in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is conflicting. Although some previous, relatively small randomized clinical trials demonstrated a remarkable reduction in mortality when administered to relatively high risk AMI patients, two recently published large-scale randomized clinical trials (the Fourth International Study of Infarct Survival and Magnesium in Coronaries) failed to show any advantage of intravenous magnesium over placebo. Nevertheless, there are theoretical potential benefits of magnesium supplementation as a cardioprotective agent in CAD patients, as well as promising results from previous work in animal and humans. These studies are cost effective, easy to handle and are relatively free of adverse effects, which gives magnesium a role in treating CAD patients, especially high-risk groups such as CAD patients with heart failure, the elderly and hospitalized patients with hypomagnesemia. Furthermore, magnesium therapy is indicated in life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias such as Torsades de Pointes and intractable ventricular tachycardia.”

In addition to what magnesium I normally ingest as part of my diet, I take 350mg of elemental magnesium daily (Natural Vitality Calm Magnesium Citrate) and have for a number of years. Because  of my pragmatic  use of magnesium supplements, I accepted the opportunity to review this formulation.

One test of the bioavailability of any essential mineral supplement is to measure its concentration in the blood. Magnesium requires an acidic environment for optimum absorption (best to take on an empty stomach to maximize HCL concentration in the gut).

This formulation does not readily dissolve in any liquid I tried. My greatest success was achieved by placing it in a blender for five minutes in warm water. OK, no big deal. However, drinking this stuff was impossible for me: IT TASTES HORRIBLE!!! I tried a few fruit drinks, various make-your-own-carbonated-drink mixtures, and gobs of sugar. Without getting too graphic, it honestly reminds me of putrefaction.

For my health in particular, adequate magnesium levels are essential. If I had to rely on this stuff I would die. Because of its difficulty in dissolving and its taste, I cannot recommend this product.


*****
This is an upscale designer water bottle, top of the line, and so much fun. The designs Of Sigg's water bottles are gorgeous, from the plain, solid color bottles, to the ones with intricate designs. They are simply beautiful! These special designs for kids are precious! I switched from regular plastic water bottles because of health concerns, thinking it would take more work to maintain. These do necessitate regular cleaning (I clean mine every day), but having something so beautiful to drink from makes the cleaning fun. Sort of like my rings, glasses, and watch, I now consider my Sigg personal water bottle a vital accessory, reminding me to drink more water, making a statement about my values, and expressing myself with a special design. Yes, all in a water bottle!

Sigg of Switzerland water bottles are very high quality, made of light aluminum on the outside, slightly insulated, and covered with a special powder coat on the inside that prevents any leaching whatsoever, unlike plastic and polycarbonate water bottles. They are light, durable, and perfect for any activity. Well water tastes spectacular in these bottles, just like from the tap.

Sigg bottles come with several different types of tops. I bought the screw top because I don't like sports tops, and I don't mind unscrewing the top when I want a drink. It is totally leakproof, which is important to me. The top is pretty and can be hooked onto a carabiner. I get comments on it all the time, "What's that? I love it!" The sports top version is ok; I just am not a fan, as I don't feel like I can get enough water from the little stream from the sports top. However, for convenience, you might prefer it. For children, there is a cap-type top. All are leak-proof. If you are ever unsatisfied with the top, you can buy a screw top separately to fit your Sigg bottle.

Sigg makes their personal water bottle in .6L and 1L in this style. I have both. I use the .6L for sports activities because they are smaller. When I won't have to carry the container, I like the larger bottle. Sigg also makes a smaller .3L bottle for children that is a perfect size for young people. You can buy Siggs in alternative sizes too, such as .75L, .4L (for kids), .6L, .5L. You can occasionally find this bottle in the 1.5L size, also. Search Amazon for the perfect size.

Pick a style and pattern you like, as this bottle is a personal accessory, and should reflect your style. The colors are vibrant and even prettier than they seem in the pictures on Amazon.

They are expensive, but they are so durable that you can plan on them lasting many years. I consider them both an accessory and an investment in my health, so they are well worth it value-wise for me.

Highly recommended.
*****


(*I'm actually the farthest from a redneck you'll ever meet. I live in Minneapolis and I wear clothing from Talbots. I drive a Toyota Camry.There's a support group for people like me.)

God made two things that secured my happiness in this world: Marshmallows and bubbles. This is a review about the latter and a device that promises to be a "spa-like" experience. (Marshmallows in a bathtub might be delicious, but it's weird. And gross.)

Like me, you stumbled across this device and thought: "Now, I no longer have to make my own bath bubbles." (Don't ask.) It looks magical, and comfortable. The product description boasts, "Soothing bath bubbles. Variable speeds. Heat maintenance." Upon the unboxing, I saw a very long cord, a machine that makes bubbles and a bathmat that looked like it was something Lady Gaga wore on tour. You place the long cord into the wall outlet, and you connect the hose-thing to the Lady Gaga thing. Then you turn it on and it makes BUBBLES. Truthfully, it does make bubbles. But it doesn't stick to the bottom of any textured bathtub. This is where s*** got real.

I'm not one to give up easily, so I sat on the bubble mat, which was not nearly as graceful as you might think. Because the suction cups are made of non-suction-y stuff, (purely the scientific term,) they will not work with bathtubs that are not 100% smooth. This means you have to actually clean your tub with each use, and it has to not be a "bath-fitter" tub, or any tub with texture.

 Instead of a peaceful bathing experience, the mat will find you with its evil bubble tentacles and hunt you down in a way that can only be described as, "Bathtub assault." The mat came up as my delicate body tried to hold it down, and unfortunately the Lady Gaga-like structure won. It mocked me with the, "gel-filled padding," and it's, "tri-bubble speeds." It made bubbles clearly, but I had to sit through arduous torture to have the bubbles. It was like college.

Keep in mind the warranty is a Homedics warranty. One year? If I had a single Homedics device that worked after the 2nd week of use, it'd be a miracle. Homedics is like that time you were short on cash so you ordered the crappy Tequila instead of the top shelf tequila. You paid with your evening and the puking. (You promised yourself, "Oh! Never again!" But alas, they get you with their photos of women in a zen-like state on the box, or being pure and not being able to afford a REAL jacuzzi tub. Whatever.) Additionally, Homedics keeps Bed Bath & Beyond in business, which is unfortunately where I picked up this gem. The horror continues.

Skip it. Don't try it thinking it'll be different for you. (Oh, but your bathtub has a shiny surface and it's so shiny that you could brush your hair whilst gazing into its white, porcelain beauty? The suction cups will fail you, bathtub-gazer.) You can still win if you hit your back button and buy yourself some marshmallows instead. Those never fail me.


I'm always very tired in the mornings and have trouble waking up. The Sleeptracker is supposed to find an "almost-awake" moment to wake you up, feeling refreshed. I really wakted it to work. It didn't.

The first night I tried it it didn't monitor my sleep at all and it didn't wake me up. The next night I tried it it woke me up but I certainly didn't feel refreshed. The following mornings it woke me up sometimes and sometimes not. The alarm is very quiet, according to the manifacturer because it doesn't need to be louder because it wakes you up when you're almost awake anyway. Problem is, if it doesn't find one of those "almost awake" moments, it rings at the time you set, no matter how deep you sleep. And it only rings once. If you miss it, you better have another alarm clock set or you won't wake up. I overslept twice in the first week I tried the Sleeptracker Pro. It also has a vibrating alarm but it's very weak.

Before going to bed you're supposed to set a "to bed" time. The easiest way to do this is to press the "Down" button when the watch is in "to bed" mode and it automatically sets the "to bed" time at thirty minutes later. This would be very easy if the "down" button had worked. Unfortunately it only works sometimes. I've had to press it up to ten times before it sets the time and it's just as frustrating every time. And getting pissed off about an alarm clock doesn't make it easier to fall asleep.

Another problem is the software that lets you track your sleep history. You connect the Sleeptracker with a USB cable to the computer and upload the data (the watch can only store one night's data for some unexplicable reason so you'll have to do this every day or lose data). Here you can see your almost awake moments and when the alarm went off. You can also click to see your best and worst sleep sessions, but there's no explanation of what makes a sleep session good or bad. I haven't noticed any pattern. Occasionally I get the error message "Sleeptracker not found". I emailed the support and asked about it and they told me there was some weird bug that gives that error message on Sundays and told me to uninstall and download the software from their website. Looks like they haven't been beta testing the software.

And this is the feeling I get for the product as a whole: that it hasn't been tested. It's hard to believe the Sleeptracker Pro is an improved version of the original Sleeptracker, because there are so many little flaws that would easily have been found and fixed if they had done any testing at all before marketing it. As it is, the Sleeptracker Pro feels like an unfinished product. If it was as sophisticated and effective as it claims, it would have been a great product, but it's not. In its current state it's really just a novelty item that might have been fun for a tenth of the price, but there's nothing to justify paying $180 for a product that is impractical to use and doesn't do what it's supposed to do. I really wanted this to work but I returned it to get a refund.


Look, it's my total daily fiber and 20 grams of protein in a completely allergen-friendly bar. That's practically impossible. I'm gluten, dairy, and egg-free, so finding a protein bar that has both fiber and protein was a miracle for me. I struggle to get my daily fiber in, so I usually have 1/2 to 1 of these a day. I'm not vegan, so I also eat the grass-fed beef collagen bars in their Paleo Line.

Here's my personal opinion and breakdown of the PEGAN bars:
*Sweet Sunflower: BEST TEXTURE and flavor. Closest to peanut butter, soft and chewy straight out of the wrapper, easy to overdo it and get sick of.
*Chocolate Lava: 7-10 seconds in the microwave (this is actually recommended) makes this soft and chewy and *almost* brownie-like. It's a little sticky, but decent chocolate flavor. Without the microwave, it's a little dry-sticky, kind of like a two-day-old brownie, but still totally palatable, just have a beverage nearby.
*Vanilla Cinnamon Bun and Cinnamon Raisin Bun: These are actually really good. I don't even think I've tried nuking them. The flavor is spot on and the texture is on the medium-dry side, kind of like a day-old cinnamon bun without icing. A little crumbly, but not fall-apart. Also not something that is going to leave you gasping for hydration.
*Gingersnap: I just can't. These are so disgusting, I'm so glad I got it in a variety pack and only had to waste 1 or 2 of them. Even my hubby, who can eat just about everything couldn't stomach it. I asked him if it was just me. His response is "What is wrong with this one???" It's full chemical flavor. I'm not the only critic. There are other reviewers who agree. I don't know where they went wrong. Just throw some ginger and a touch of cinnamon in there and you'll be fine, but somehow it went sideways. DON'T torture yourself, it's not you, it's them. Send them back, ask for a refund or throw them out. It's poison.

PALEO Grass-fed Beef Collagen Bars (these fit my allergen-friendly diet):
*Chocolate Mint: I'm a chocolate-mint person, so I like it. It's a decent mint flavor, it's kind of like the chocolate lava ones, but I don't have these very often and I have to be in the mood for the flavor. Sometimes I'll have half of one for a "dessert. Not overwhelmingly amazing, but not terrible.
*Almond Fudge: Meh, I've kind of moved over to the Paleo bars, but these are also not bad on flavor and texture. These bars lend themselves well to a few seconds in the microwave.
*Vanilla Pudding: I'm not a huge vanilla fan, but these aren't bad. Not too chemically, decent texture, from what I remember. I didn't want to leave these out of the review, but it's been awhile since I ate these. I don't have any yuck memories, just not over the top awesome memories either.


Long-term Update (after 1 year of use) - Great customer service and very good product!!
I have been using the Bald Eagle Pro for over a year now. Just about when the one-year was going to be over, the battery started losing power. I called Skull Shaver and they sent a replacement battery. As it turned out, the replacement kept turning off after about 30 seconds. I called Skull Shaver again and they said they would send another replacement. After a couple of days when the replacement did not arrive, I called again. This time they sent a COMPLETE box with everything! I was very pleased with the customer service. The shaver works very well and it is very easy to use. Takes only a couple of minutes each time. Now I use it dry. I only had to replace the blades once so far. Overall, a good product and great customer service. A+++++

OLD REVIEW
Power to the baldies! I mean, electric power delivered via a rechargeable battery that rotate circular thingies that cut hair pretty well. For the layman, a shaver that works as described. To make a short story long, I was tired to forking $15 bucks each time I went to my local Great Clips for a 'haircut' that required driving, some waiting, and at times praying that the haircutter would not nick an artery. Well, I ordered the Bald Eagle Pro based on reviews and it fits well for my needs. Instead of waiting a month to go to the hairdresser, I can now easily shave my head every week. I read reviews from some folks who complain about stubble. Well, I am on the other end of the complaint, in that I wish it would leave more stubble. I actually like to have a hint of hair. I mean, I don't want the ladies to think I am going completely bald. (That's a joke, by the way for those who don't get these things). In any case, the shaver works as I expected. I actually prefer to grip it with the battery and kind of press it down on my held as I make the motions all over. At my second try I was better, and I think it works better with shaving foam. Obviously that reduces friction and allows for smoother motion on the head. The battery seems to hold the charge well, and the entire unit is pretty compact and handy. The construction is well done and so far I have no complaints. I think the unit is pricey, and the company would probably attract more buyers if they lowered the price, but that's not my problem. Good luck to Skull Shaver as they do have a good product, but hopefully they figure out a good pricing model that works for both sides.

Update: I have been using the Bald Eagle Pro for about 3 weeks and I am quite pleased overall. The unit has worked without any issues, and shaving my head is a breeze. I first apply shaving foam (NO GEL), and that makes shaving easy. Compared to your typical electric razor (like the ones hairdressers use), this is so much better and convenient, and faster. Initially I was missing a few areas around my ears, but now I do a few more passes. The shaving is quite painless and worry-free. I shave once a week and it works great for my needs.