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When I am not familiar with the brand, I tend to buy candles in small or votive sizes, so that I can sort of test them out to see if I like them before I invest in a larger, more expensive candle. These votives were on sale (2 for $1.00 at WalMart), and I could not pass up such a bargain. I chose Pure Linen and (I can't remember exactly, but the other one was some sort of pine or fir s...

I wasn't happy with my Everlast Pilates ball, so I went looking for another pilates ball. I found this Danskin ball on e-bay for a decent price, and I am familiar with Danskin (albeit only their apparel, which I like very well - it is good quality), so I decided to buy this fitness ball. It came with its own pump, and the plastic the ball is made of is very thin, but the ball seem...

The run time is 30 minutes, but Rodney Yee talks for a few minutes (mostly about the benefits of yoga) prior to the yoga session, making the actual session approximately 25 minutes long. I'm not sure where this was filmed, but Yee is outdoors, and the scenery is beautiful! The background music is very soothing. Yee has a clear, soothing voice, and he demonstrates the pos...

DHC's Eyelash Tonic is a nourishing gel for your eyelashes. It conditions lashes to strengthen them, thus reducing breakage. The product can be used alone or under mascara. DHC recommends applying it at night also, but I never liked the idea of putting something on my eyelashes before going to sleep; I was worried it would get into my eyes and irritate them. Anyway, this really made my lash...

20 grams cost $25.00 at my dermatologist's office. The nurse practitioner and the doctor I saw said they recommend this to all of their patients, and they use it themselves. (A small percentage of the population cannot tolerate retinoids).  This is Rx only, but they had it on hand, so I didn't need to go fill a prescription. I should point out that they started me out with a lower ...

My dentist recommended this to me, and I purchased mine right in his office. It was expensive (around $100 - it may have been a little more - it's been a while, so I can't remember exactly), but it is an investment I'm glad I made. I've had my Rota-Dent for over 3 years now, and I certainly got my money's worth out of it. You know how clean and smooth your teeth feel after a...

Featuring Tracy Rich and Ganga White. Total run time is 70 minutes, but the actual practice session is about an hour. This is a very gentle practice, not strenuous at all; it does not get the heart rate up, so it is a good DVD to follow on those days when you are just not feeling very strong. As far as the skill level range, it is fine for beginners, but it may not be&n...

When I saw this in Claire's, it looked interesting enough for me to pick it up and read the instructions. I am not one to spend a lot of time messing around with my hair, but this sounded like it could be used quickly and effortlessly. Or... maybe not. I've tried using it several times, and every time it frustrates me to no end. Here is a quick breakdown of the directions for getti...

This is a thin, purple yoga mat that came with a matching bag and an instructional video featuring Rodney Yee. I'm not sure what happened to the video, but it was short (about 10 or 15 minutes long) and easy to follow (good for beginners; sort of a brief introduction video, but I can not remember what the title was). The mat is thinner than my other yoga mats; it does not offer much padding...

I did not put this in the DVD section, because it is not an actual yoga practice session. The DVD has two parts - the first part has a narrative about Kino MacGregor (a yoga instructor and founder of Miami Life Center) and her training, and she gives a beautiful demonstration of advanced Ashtanga postures. (Her handstands are amazing)! In the second part of the DVD, Kino leads a ...

This is my very first laptop computer. I had used friends' laptops before, but I had never had my own. I got this Gateway at Best Buy at just the right time. I bought it on Halloween 2008, and there weren't very many of these left, because they were half off. I didn't know much about laptops, but I knew that Gateway was a good brand. When I explained to the salesman what I needed it...

Let me start by saying a 2 oz. bottle is supposed to last for "up to 2 months", but I have had this bottle since summer. I did not need it much then as my skin had a tendency to be oily. Now that I'm experiencing my first real winter in years, I'm glad I have this fantastic product. My skin has gotten so dry this winter; my cheeks and forehead have dry, flaky skin almost const...

A 1.7 fl. oz. bottle of this can be pretty expensive in the store, but I saved some money by finding it at Amazon. com. I have been using this product for about a year now, and I think maybe my skin has "gotten used to" the serum, because I am just not seeing the results I was when I first started using it. At first, I loved this lotion; it made my face feel very smooth. (This se...

This product has the perfect combination of what I want in a lip gloss - glossy shine, a hint of sheer color (I don't need a mirror to apply it), and an adequate sun protection factor. The only thing I'm NOT crazy about it the long list of ingredients (some of which I'm sure aren't so great for my skin or the environment), but until I find something else that I like ju...

If a product does not come with a guarantee, and I am unable to sample it first, I do not like to shell out a lot of money on it. It feels like too much of a gamble. So, I searched for this on e-bay and found a 3.4 fl. oz. tube for around $11.00 (full price is about $30.00). Anyway, the bottom line is THIS STUFF DOES NOT WORK. On one leg, I have two small patches of spider veins. They're no...

Melatonin is something your body produces naturally (it is a hormone that helps regulate our circadian rhythms - sleep/waking cycles), so this really is not a supplement or a medication. It is a nice alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids. It is perfectly okay to take melatonin if you have less than 7 to 8 hours to devote to sleep, and it will not leave you feeling like an extra in a G...

I know they were trying to make a horror film, but I thought this movie was hilarious the first time I watched it (and, of course,  subsequent times). I enjoyed it so much, I got the widescreen DVD which has a ton of bonus features including a commentary by star Bruce Campbell (my favorite - listening to his recollection of how the movie was made and everything the...

I wasn't sure what category to put this in, but it decreases oil, so I chose the acne category.  A 3.5 ounce tube is $35.00, and I know of no other place to buy DHC products other than their website (www.dhccare.com).  (Mineral Mask is on sale for $26.00 through December 31, 2009).  Since it's not specifically an acne product, it doesn't claim to be antibacterial...

Recently, I was in the Victoria's Secret store and, on my way to the checkout counter, I spotted a display of these .46 oz. tubes of lip gloss. Normally $7.00 each, they were on sale for 2 for $12.00. Like most everything in the store, this still seemed overpriced to me, but I love lip gloss, and I was feeling impulsive, so I picked up a couple of tubes. I chose Str...

A 0.7 oz. jar of this Concentrated Eye Cream is $31.50 (the company offers loyalty discounts and, every month, certain featured products go on sale). It is a good product, and it has lasted me a long time (more than a year), so I would say I certainly got my money's worth out of this. This is the eye cream I use at night, but if you don't mind an eye cream with a rich texture (or if you...