Keep The Bad Stuff Out and The Good Stuff In – In a nutshell, that’s what Gloves In A Bottle can do for you.

I have dry skin condition and as a result, also have mild eczema on my elbows from time to time. Thus, when I was offered to review Gloves In A Bottle, I was happy to try it out. I must admit, I did not really expect anything positive out of it as I have tried numerous products without much success.

For those who are not aware, regular hand and skin lotions only replace natural oils with artificial ones and offer temporary relief that does little to heal the skin. Therefore, constant use of these lotions can actually cause the skin to produce less natural oils.

Gloves In A Bottle is a shielding lotion and unlike regular moisturizers, it bonds with the outer layer of our skin and helps lock in the natural oils and moisture. Because Gloves In A Bottle becomes part of the outer layer of skin itself, it doesn’t wash off like conventional lotions. This is important for people like me who washes my hand constantly due to house chores. I do not need to deal with the hassle of reapplying moisturizers as this shileding lotion provides continued protection of up to 12 hours.

Verdict : I’ve applied Gloves In A Bottle to my troubled dry elbows for two weeks now and the eczema has somewhat subside. I am hoping to see more positive result on prolonged use of up to one month.

Meantime, for those who would like to try Gloves In A Bottle, you can request for samples or purchase it online here.

Call me paranoid but I am not a big fan of the last minute Christmas rush. So, to ease the stress of preparing for this year’s Xmas, I’m shopping for my Christmas Cards now!

I was really amazed that I could shop at my own pace and slowly browse through the variety of Holiday Greeting Cards available at sites like Cards Direct. Last year, all I could do was just grab whatever were readily available at Wal-Mart. For this year, I’m even considering having those personalized Holiday Cards done. Imagine being able to have your own choice of design, custom verse and even my signature crafted into the card! It’ll definitely save me plenty of time signing off those cards! LOL. Seriously though, personalized signature would be great for businesses but I still prefer the good old fashion way of signing. It’s the little personal touch that matters most.

Now, check out my favourite design below. Is it cool or what? Wait till you receive the personalized version in the mail from me and I bet you, you’ll go green with envy! By the way, did I mention Cards Direct is currently having a Sale with 10%-40% off? Oh yes, they are!

Those who follow this blog would know that I wrote about Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign sometime back. Dove has embarked on their self esteem building program with the launch of their recent video called “Under Pressure“. I have embedded this 30 seconds video for all to view:

Together with Dove’s support, we have come a long way in shifting perceptions about beauty but there is still a lot more work to be done. This campaign has already reached 2 million girls and nearly 2,700 educational self-esteem workshops has been conducted since 2006.

You will be hearing more from me as I continue to work together with Dove on their self esteem initiatives.

That’s exactly what Recycline‘s Preserve Toothbrush are known for. If you believe in being environmentally responsible, I highly recommend that you check out these toothbrushes which were designed by dentists and engineers.

This eco friendly Preserve Toothbrush has the following features:

•  1. Handle is made from 100% recycled plastic, including Stonyfield Farm yogurt products

2. Its 45° curved, easy to grip handle makes it wasy to reach every part of your teeth and gums. Thus, ensuring a through and even cleaning.

3. With soft, virgin nylon bristles placed in a tri-level configuration and softer outer rows, gums and tooth ennamel are protected.

You can choose from seven vivid colors which are available in Medium, Soft and Ultrasoft. When it’s time to replace your Preserve Toothbrush, just send the toothbrush and case back to Preserve using their postage-paid label and it’ll be re-processed into plastic lumber for picnic tables, boardwalks and decks. Now, doesn’t it make you feel good being able to help keep the environment green with such simple steps? Keep your teeth sparkling and help preserve the earth by buying The Preserve Toothbrush.

Oh wow, I just can’t believe that I’ve neglected this blog for so long. It’s been 3 weeks since I last post.  Things have been getting out of hand and busy like mad for me, thus explains the MIA.

Anyway, just a quick post to let everyone know that the owner is still alive and kicking *grins*. Hopefully, I will be back in action on this blog pretty soon. Meantime, have a great weekend folks!

P/S Today’s Friday the 13th, so hope everything is running smoothly for all

Slippers, sandals, flip flops….call it whatever you want and unbelievable as it sounds,  they are making a comeback among women in England. There is so much hype about the launch of Fitflops by sweaty Betty last summer that it has almost sold out!

Besides being super comfortable, what’s hot about this new range of fit flop is the fact that it incorporates micro wobbleboard™ technology which challenges hard to reach muscles and has been shown to have significant effect on toning the muscles of your thighs and bum. Imagine, working out while you are out running your errands! It’s definitely any busy woman’s dream come true.

These leg-slimming secret of women all over in England now comes in five colours and are also available for International shipping. If you want to tone, trim and tighten your muscles the easy way, hurry and purchase your fitflops at sweaty Betty before stock runs out.

Congratulations to

Vien of Cheeks To Cheeks

 For winning the $100 Gift Certificate from Land’s End for a custom swimsuit.

Entries were numbered accordingly and the winning entry was then picked using the Random Number picker

I wish I had known about this site called Classical Pearls, which features Pearl Necklace and Classical Pearl Jewelry before Mother’s Day. It would have been a great site to shop for a gift for my mom, especially after seeing their lovely Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace pictured here, which is imported directly from Japan.

Many are not aware that the finest quality pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries. Thus, it is not only meaningful but definitely worth the amount of money to pay for. Browse through Classical Pearls and you will realized that:

• Every pearl is hand-picked and hand-knotted with care
• Pearls are always a fashionable gift, to yourself or to your loved ones
• All the pearls are appraised by a IGI Graduate Gemologist
• All the pearls are Guaranteed 100% genuine

Another reason why I heart this site is because they accept PayPal and worldwide shipping is FREE. I have already added this site to my list of Favourites! Moreover, their Lowest Price Guarantee assures that you will not be able to find the same product at a lower price somewhere else on the internet. Otherwise, a refund will be made for the difference in amount. Classical Pearls also has a Money Back Guarantee policy which promises a 100% refund if you want to return the item for no reason within the first year of purchase.

From the most classical Freshwater necklace to the unique Black Pearl necklace, there is bound to be something ideal for a gift. It may be too late for Mother’s Day this year but it’s not too late to bookmark this site for next year’s shopping!

As a woman, are you aware of the following:

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I have trouble getting to sleep especially when I travel. Very often, I will average 3-4 hours of sleep each night when I am away from home. Fortunately for me, when I am back home, I will sleep like a baby.  I used the word “Fortunately” because you will be amazed to find out that 40 million Americans have a sleep disorder and 95% are undiagnosed and untreated by any sleep order center. I am just thankful that I do not fall into those group of people.

 Here are some symptoms of sleep disorder:

• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Morning Headaches
• Leg cramps or continuous uncontrollable urge to move your legs
• Obesity
• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Depression, reduced sense of well being
• Irritability and short tempered
• Loud snoring

If the above symptoms sound familiar to you, perhaps you should seek professional help from sleep disorder centerlike Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Center. They have the state of the art, fully equipped facilities and a professional team of staff which can help increase your productive sleep and improve or develop sound sleep practices.

Whether you are in need of a full sleep study or merely a professional consultation, ASDC can help you. Call 352-751-0235 for a good night’s rest.