Always a skeptic of the “all natural,” I took my samples from the Origins Representative speaking at my Twins club meeting with a smile and no real intention to be interested in them. I liked the smell of one of the lotions, but really they were just free samples and I wasn’t terribly inclined to [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

I am not a neat cook. My stove top usually resembles a Jackson Pollack painting after I’m done with it. I need something to clean it with that is powerful, yet I can’t tolerate bleach and hate the idea of smearing chemicals all over the same surfaces on which I cook.
Vinegar of the Four Thieves [...]

I could not wait to get my sample of Blinc Kiss Me Mascara in the mail. I was excited by the new concept of tubing lashes rather than painting them. This product coats lashes by combing a tube of black mascara over the lashes like a pipe so that the waterproof formula will not run, [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

Dry skin is my pet peeve. In the winter I constantly slather on lotion to provide my skin with the moisture it needs. Throughout the year my hands take a beating with all of the cooking, cleaning and hand washing that goes along with being a mom. I am always in search of the next [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

I’m a mom who likes to look good whether I’m going out to dinner with my husband, heading to a play date or just picking our daughter up from school. I like makeup products but don’t have tons of time to spend in front of the mirror each morning. Who does?
One of my favorite products [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

Several of our reviewers recently received samples from the new line of moisturizers called Theraplex. This brand uses a special concentration of petrolatum for maximum effectiveness against irritated and severely dry skin. Many who suffer from chronic conditions such as psoriasis or eczema can benefit from their products. Read our individual opinions below and then [...]

From the moment I started reviewing products and writing props I wanted to recognize my all time favorite make-up concealer and instant highlighter.I have waited until now to announce my true love for the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat pen brush, because I wanted to prove my ability to rate items that are wallet friendly. [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

Getting older can be less obvious thanks to Clairol Natural Instincts hair color. I discovered a few more gray hairs than I care to share with the general population. After spending a few too many minutes staring into the mirror, I decided it was time to correct the “silver highlights,” as I had been affectionately [...]

Maybe you’ve seen this shiny lipstick combination package on a store shelf and wondered if it was worth the price of around $12 (or if you find it on sale like I did for $6). You might be inclined to give it try (especially when it’s half-price) in hopes of the promised extra moisture to [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]