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No one wants to smell bad...but I have an even bigger issue. I have some irrational fear of getting stinky even though no one has ever said I've stunk before. Anyway, I also sweat a lot, so I like to try out new anti-perspirants in the hope of reducing the amount of sweat that comes off of me. One deodorant/anti-perspirant I tried recently was the Dry Idea Clinical Strength.This deodorant/a...

The Samsung BlackJack II is a PDA/Smartphone. I bought it because I wanted to be able to transfer files (like Microsoft Word documents) from my phone to my computer and to check my email. When I travel for work, it is really helpful to be able to do these things. I have generally had good experiences with Samsung phones. For years, I was a Verizon customer. I recently switched to AT&T when ...

I am obsessed with pens. As a writer, I go through a lot of them. My favorite pens are also the cheapest I have found: Pilot EasyTouch Fine. These pens are easy to grip, which makes for a smooth line on the paper without cutting in to your finger. The ink lasts for a long time. I only write with fine tip pens because my handwriting just gets sloppy and big with any other tip. I like fine t...

I wrote a review of another deodorant recently. While I liked that one a lot, this Secret Clinical Strength Advanced Solid has become my favorite. I bought the light and fresh scent, which is very airy and breezy like a summer day.The product was a little more expensive than many other deodorants/anti-perspirants, but it's totally worth it. It is a solid that actually goes on clear. I end u...

If you haven't heard of or tried out eyeslipsface cosmetics, also known as e.l.f., this is a good product to start with. e.l.f.'s products are almost all priced at $1.00 and they are never tested on animals. Since the products are so cheap, there are, of course, some products that are better than the others. This eyeliner is a terrific product.I purchased this product for $1.00 online (...

I enjoy using the eyes lips face line of cosmetics because the products are cheap enough to buy several and to be able to play around with colors. I generally like the texture and look of cream eye shadows, so I decided to give e.l.f.'s a try. I purchased the eye shadow in "mocha swirl." The darker shade is a mocha, dark brown color. The lighter shade has more of a pink tone than ...

We bought a 2008 Dodge Caliber one year ago. We had been looking at crossovers and small SUVs. I had driven a Dodge Neon for about 10 years and was ready for something that was a little higher off the ground.After test driving the Dodge Caliber, we decided it was a great looking car with awesome features and a good price. Our Caliber R/T has many features that we don't actually need, b...

I had not bought a CoverGirl product for several years, but I was intrigued by this foundation when it was first introduced. They call it "restorative" foundation because it is supposed to diminish the look of wrinkles and fine lines. I am young enough to not yet have wrinkles, but I often have blotchy or irritated skin. I decided the product would probably work for that, too.When I p...

I drink a lot of coffee, so it could be easy for my teeth to end up with yellow stains. After reading a consumer review piece in Real Simple magazine a year ago, I decided to try out Arm & Hammer's Advance White toothpaste. Since then, this is my preferred brand of toothpaste.This toothpaste has the standard peppermint flavor, which actually tastes good to me. It doesn't have the st...

On our recent belated honeymoon, my husband and I spent some time in the Keys. I ended up getting attacked by a swarm of sand fleas (basically, the near-water version of a chigger). My entire left leg was chewed to bits, and my right leg also had several bites. The bites were itchy, and if I started to sweat, they would burn.Needless to say, that part of the trip was miserable. Fortunately...

When we were in the Florida Keys, we decided to try this stuff out. I'd always loved Banana Boat's tanning oils, so I thought I might like the sunscreen, too. This particular type of sunscreen is actually a spray on product. When you spray on the product, it feels very cold on the skin at first, but it's not too irritating (it doesn't sting or anything). On the label, ...

Remember the days when all dandruff shampoos smelled of a strong chemical stench? Do most dandruff shampoos remind you of something you always saw in your dad's shower? Have you used dandruff shampoos that clean the hair but leave it feeling listless and dull?Well, gone are the days of the potent-smelling, lifeless dandruff shampoos. Head & Shoulders has a line of shampoos that sme...

I have dark brown eyes and I tend to wear eye shadows in shades of brown and purple. When I found the Almay eye colors designed especially for specific eye colors, I decided to try out the one for "playing up the brown." I liked the idea of putting colors together that would make specific eye colors "pop." For brown eyes, shades of lavender, bright purple, lig...

This Pen for Hire is the first installment in the Jaine Austen murder mystery series by Laura Levine. These books are not your typical murder mysteries - they are really funny. Sure there is some suspense and action, but with tons of wit, humor, and sarcasm. In This Pen for Hire, freelance writer Jaine Austen becomes an amateur detective. Jaine is a humorous character who lives in L.A. She like...

I received a Zip It purse from my friend and neighbor as a gift. When I first saw it, I just thought it was a cool purse. I didn't know it had a neat little feature. The entire outside of the purse is covered in a length of zipper. Don't think that sounds useful? She explained to me that the entire purse can be unzipped and folded into itself. I immediately thought this feature would be...

I do most of my work on laptop computers. Often, I sit at cramped tables full of other laptop users. It doesn't leave much space for a mouse, so I like using wireless versions. I had problems with the wireless mouse I previously owned, so I was resistant to buy the Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000. However, once I started using it, I was more than pleased with my purchase.I p...

I have been working in Lexington, Kentucky for the month of July. I have felt fortunate to be able to stay at the Embassy Suites. I have to note that I've always had positive experiences with any of the Hilton brands of hotels.I get an employee discount since I am in Lexington on business. I believe the standard nightly rate is $175 or so. If you are traveling and just want a cheap and easy...

I like buying and trying out beauty products, but I tend to avoid regular lipsticks. I'm just not a fan of the texture or taste. I like lip glosses, but sometimes, the prettiest shades can be the ones to dry out my lips the most...and then I need some kind of Chap Stick.Recently, I was at a Walmart and decided to go look for a lip product that would keep my lips soft. I assumed it would be ...