Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Vaseline's Moisturizing Bath Beads
Story behind it:
I wanted to take a nice relaxing bath without a bombardment of bubbles. I wanted to take a bath without being overwhelmed by the fragrance. I was pretty sure I wanted too much. Of course I found something when I wasn't looking for it. I was on my way to pick up some body lotion, and I saw Vaseline Intensive Care's Moisturizing Bath Beads. Their lotion suits me just fine, so how horrible could their other beauty products be? Wait, do bathing products count as beauty products? Maybe that falls more under the category of health. I do apologize if I've miscategorized them, but it can't be that big of a difference. So far I've tried the Honey Vanilla and Botanical Garden.
Pros:
Inexpensive
24oz, so it lasts a while
Light fragrance
Quickly dissolves
Makes your skin feel "silky"
Cons:
Makes the tub super slippery
No bubbles (I don't mind, but maybe you bubble folks do.)
No way to close the box after opening (I've accidentally knocked it over.)
Judgement Call:
My skin is soft. I'm clean. My eyes aren't burning from a fragrance overdose. This works for me! The fragrances can't specifically be dubbed feminine, so men can take advantage of the bath beads as well. If you're on a budget, that's one less bath product you have to buy if you're sharing. Oh, yeah. Make sure you have a bath mat or those nifty little stickers at the bottom of your tub! Silky skin doesn't mean much when compared to a slip and fall!
I wanted to take a nice relaxing bath without a bombardment of bubbles. I wanted to take a bath without being overwhelmed by the fragrance. I was pretty sure I wanted too much. Of course I found something when I wasn't looking for it. I was on my way to pick up some body lotion, and I saw Vaseline Intensive Care's Moisturizing Bath Beads. Their lotion suits me just fine, so how horrible could their other beauty products be? Wait, do bathing products count as beauty products? Maybe that falls more under the category of health. I do apologize if I've miscategorized them, but it can't be that big of a difference. So far I've tried the Honey Vanilla and Botanical Garden.
Pros:
Inexpensive
24oz, so it lasts a while
Light fragrance
Quickly dissolves
Makes your skin feel "silky"
Cons:
Makes the tub super slippery
No bubbles (I don't mind, but maybe you bubble folks do.)
No way to close the box after opening (I've accidentally knocked it over.)
Judgement Call:
My skin is soft. I'm clean. My eyes aren't burning from a fragrance overdose. This works for me! The fragrances can't specifically be dubbed feminine, so men can take advantage of the bath beads as well. If you're on a budget, that's one less bath product you have to buy if you're sharing. Oh, yeah. Make sure you have a bath mat or those nifty little stickers at the bottom of your tub! Silky skin doesn't mean much when compared to a slip and fall!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Miss America...Not hurting my self-esteem
I'm not sure if this post will get me kicked out of the womanhood club. But hey, what could really happen? A renegade group of women of various physiques and complexions all decked out in pink will rip out my uterus? Unlikely. As a woman, I'm probably supposed to abhor all things that could possibly degrade women. Since a boatload of people have been trashing Miss America (which is nothing new), I guess it would only be right that I jump on the bandwagon. I'm not sure if the bandwagon or boat would be on top. All I know is that it's too crowded for me no matter how it's situated.
So what if Miss America is a former pole dancer/ dancer that used a pole/ sexy dancer with an occassional pole prop! At least she was a champion. We all have a past. Go ahead. Say it. I'll wait. "But we're all not Miss America!" You're right. Let's be realistic though. How many of us have done less than reputable things in the past? We all may have one thing (and I'm being generous by saying one) in the past that is not reflective of our overall character.
Is Miss America supposed to be an example for young girls? Sure. Then again, aren't parents supposed to be the greatest examples for their children? So even if the Miss America Organization claims to want to empower women blah blah blah blah...but is dropping the ball in many people's opinions, let's strum up some self-empowerment?
To completely swipe a line from Kat Williams and use it somewhat out of context, "Bi*** it's called SELF-ESTEEM! It's esteem of your mothaf***** self. How am I gonna f*** up how you feel about you simple b****?"
Maybe that's the next statement the Miss America folks should come out with.
So what if Miss America is a former pole dancer/ dancer that used a pole/ sexy dancer with an occassional pole prop! At least she was a champion. We all have a past. Go ahead. Say it. I'll wait. "But we're all not Miss America!" You're right. Let's be realistic though. How many of us have done less than reputable things in the past? We all may have one thing (and I'm being generous by saying one) in the past that is not reflective of our overall character.
Is Miss America supposed to be an example for young girls? Sure. Then again, aren't parents supposed to be the greatest examples for their children? So even if the Miss America Organization claims to want to empower women blah blah blah blah...but is dropping the ball in many people's opinions, let's strum up some self-empowerment?
To completely swipe a line from Kat Williams and use it somewhat out of context, "Bi*** it's called SELF-ESTEEM! It's esteem of your mothaf***** self. How am I gonna f*** up how you feel about you simple b****?"
Maybe that's the next statement the Miss America folks should come out with.
Crest 3D White Rinse
Story behind it:
Around the time I was having my toothpaste quest, I was still feeling a bit adventurous. I passed by several displays for teeth whitening strips, but they unnerve me for some reason. I have strange visions of them never coming off or dissolving my teeth when I go to remove them. Illogical, yes. But hey, that's just how I think. Maybe I've seen one too many horror movies. I may not be the only one that is unnerved by the whitening strips, because I found a whitening product that didn't immediately weird me out: Crest 3D White Rinse.
Pros:
It's not a strip!
Doesn't burn
Tastes pretty good
Doesn't take long to use
Cons:
Foamy residue
Questionable breath freshening skills
Judgement Call:
Yes, it's a whitening rinse, but it's a multi-care whitening rinse. If you smoke, don't count on this product to eliminate the nicotine odor. It comes close, but it doesn't quite do it. Crest 3D White does have one of those money-back-if-you're- not-satisfied blurbs on the back of the bottle. If you're one of those type of folks, you may find that of interest. Also, there is a foamy residue that lingers in your mouth after several spitting attempts.
Did I see whitening benefits? A little, but perhaps I should have purchased a bottle for myself and a bottle for my husband to get better results. My suggestion: buy more than one bottle if you won't be the only one using it and you'll probably get really good whitening results.
Around the time I was having my toothpaste quest, I was still feeling a bit adventurous. I passed by several displays for teeth whitening strips, but they unnerve me for some reason. I have strange visions of them never coming off or dissolving my teeth when I go to remove them. Illogical, yes. But hey, that's just how I think. Maybe I've seen one too many horror movies. I may not be the only one that is unnerved by the whitening strips, because I found a whitening product that didn't immediately weird me out: Crest 3D White Rinse.
Pros:
It's not a strip!
Doesn't burn
Tastes pretty good
Doesn't take long to use
Cons:
Foamy residue
Questionable breath freshening skills
Judgement Call:
Yes, it's a whitening rinse, but it's a multi-care whitening rinse. If you smoke, don't count on this product to eliminate the nicotine odor. It comes close, but it doesn't quite do it. Crest 3D White does have one of those money-back-if-you're- not-satisfied blurbs on the back of the bottle. If you're one of those type of folks, you may find that of interest. Also, there is a foamy residue that lingers in your mouth after several spitting attempts.
Did I see whitening benefits? A little, but perhaps I should have purchased a bottle for myself and a bottle for my husband to get better results. My suggestion: buy more than one bottle if you won't be the only one using it and you'll probably get really good whitening results.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Fat Smash Diet: Day 1
Last week I bought the audiobook of Dr. Ian K. Smith's The Fat Smash Diet. Yes, it was a while ago when I posted about wanting to lose weight. Did I do anything about it then? No, I'm not going to lie to you. What I can say is that the thought of doing it never left me. I knew I wasn't going to stick to whatever plan I concocted, so I just didn't do anything.
So what was my new motivation? I love myself. I don't have a problem with self-esteem, and my husband is my greatest supporter of all things me. However, this back fat has got to go! You can suck in your stomach, but you cannot suck in back fat. It vexes me to no end.
So, the first phase of The Fat Smash Diet is a fruit and veggie detox. I am NOT a fan of veggies. Strangely enough, I do love broccoli. I'm supposed to eat like 4 to 5 small meals a day. I'm struggling to comprehend the idea of to differentiate a meal of fruits and veggies from a snack.
Has anyone else done this diet (or shall I say lifestyle change)? I'm about to have my first meal--strawberries.
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So what was my new motivation? I love myself. I don't have a problem with self-esteem, and my husband is my greatest supporter of all things me. However, this back fat has got to go! You can suck in your stomach, but you cannot suck in back fat. It vexes me to no end.
So, the first phase of The Fat Smash Diet is a fruit and veggie detox. I am NOT a fan of veggies. Strangely enough, I do love broccoli. I'm supposed to eat like 4 to 5 small meals a day. I'm struggling to comprehend the idea of to differentiate a meal of fruits and veggies from a snack.
Has anyone else done this diet (or shall I say lifestyle change)? I'm about to have my first meal--strawberries.
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Colgate MaxFresh
Story behind it:
It was time again for that dreaded bimonthly adventure-shopping for groceries. I'm not sure why it's always such an overwhelming experience. It just is. My husband and I try to make it bearable by going to two different places. One of those places usually ends up being Wal-Mart, which is where we found this toothpaste.
Mouthwash and toothpaste were high up on the list this time, so how could I resist when I saw this product from Colgate? It's toothpaste with mouthwash beads. That sounds like a pretty good two-for-one. I have no problem admitting that I am cheap. I am cheap. See, I didn't even flinch when I was typing that. Not only was this toothpaste on sale, but it was also strategically located. I didn't have to maneuver through a tiny aisle with an over-sized cart to get to it.
Pros:
The "minty wave" flavor isn't horrible.
It doesn't burn (meaning it's not super hot like some toothpaste).
My breath was fresh.
Cons:
The mouthwash beads are a little weird. I'm used to beads in my skin cleansers, so I felt like I was exfoliating my tongue and gums.
Judgement Call:
Go ahead and ride the minty wave. That was horribly cheesy, I know, but I couldn't resist. It doesn't take long to get used to the mouthwash beads. Colgate's MaxFresh does its job like any other toothpaste. Exfoliating you to fresher breath...now that's what's new, and I like it.
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