Having bought this product for use on minor emergencies, I found it a good addition to my first aid equipment. The instruments are adiquate for the intended use. However the included penlight didn’t work. The disposable penlight was a good inclusion in the kit, but all the items should have been checked for reliability before being sent to the consumer!!!!
August 31, 2008
August 27, 2008
Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes Refills, Case Pack
Sensitive Wipes with a Touch of Milk Essentials
Babies communicate through touch. It’s why Pampers new Sensitive Wipes, with a touch of milk essentials, condition your baby’s skin every time you use them. Sensitive wipes are gentler than a washcloth and water, and are suitable for newborn skin. Plus, they are hypoallergenic and perfume-free.
Product Description
Delight your baby’s senses with Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes. These soothing wipes are gentler than a washcloth and water, and are suitable for newborn skin. Hypoallergenic and perfume-free, Sensitive Wipes help maintain baby’s natural, healthy condition after diaper changes. Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes Refills are for use with Pampers one-touch tub. Made in USA.
August 26, 2008
Graham Field Dissecting Kit – Standard
If you are in an anatomy lab of any type, this is a worthless kit! It comes with NO blades! (Handles yes…) The felt case is an absorbent for all the nasties in the lab. It is extremely over priced compared to the sets in the school bookstores!
August 23, 2008
Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike
Schwinn’s assembly instructions leave much to be desired. Poor, poor graphics and the words didn’t help much. Additionally, some of the nuts and bolts are of obvious poor quality. However, once assembled, it provides a good workout.Buying from Amazon was, as always, a great idea. Free shipping and no tax saved my a bundle. Amazon is now my favorite store, internet or otherwise.
August 17, 2008
Horizon Organic Reduced Fat Milk, 8-Ounce Aseptic Cartons
This product is a lifesaver when our family is on the go. Having a shelf-stable, nutritional drink for our kids makes it easy to take long road trips and not have to stop in order to get the kids some milk. It also comes in handy when we visit some amusement parks, the zoo, and other attractions where they do not always have milk available. The price is very reasonable considering the shelf life and portability. We highly recommend it.
August 14, 2008
Brooklyn Park Med Spa
Brooklyn Park Med Spa or medical spa is one of the many types of spas available for treatments in the United States.
A medical spa or med spa is a basically a day spa that have a licensed health care professional available for supervision. They offer treatments that can only be administered by a licensed practitioner. Regular spa treatments are offered in addition to laser procedures, medical micro-dermabrasions, photo-facials, Botox and Restylane injections and medical peels.
There are four types of medical spas according to the International Medical Spa Association.
1. Beauty / skin facilities have licensed health care practitioner
2. The therapeutic spas focuses on specific medical problems like weight loss or diabetes.
3. Medical center spas focus on eastern and western treatments combined with traditional spa services.
4. A wellness spa provides eastern or alternative therapies.
Like the Brooklyn Park Med Spa, medical spas are a fast growing niche in the spa world. Medical spas can offer different specializations. Plastic surgery medical spas are owned and operated by a American Board of Plastic Surgery certified physician. All of a customers esthetic needs are met.
In a dermatological medical spa the skin care treatments and services are under a dermatologist supervision. In laser centers are available in most medical spas.
The services offered in a medical spa might include laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is safe, comfortable and more effective than ever. In a facial peels treatment a series of light chemical peels offer quick results. LED skin treatments or light emitting diode, provides skin regeneration by smoothing and reducing pores.
One of the newest trends in esthetic medicine is using laser technology to tighten the skin, eliminating wrinkles and fine lines by stimulating collagen production. The laser technology can remove tattoos or that ugly unwanted hair.
August 11, 2008
Farouk CHI 1 Inch Ceramic Flat Hairstyling Iron
How it works
The iron is rather heavy, has two flat tongs lined with a ceramic plate on each tong’s inner surface. The unit stays open until you close it across a lock of hair. It plugs into the wall, heats up in about half a minute and gets QUITE warm, well, hot even. I prop mine on a towel to prevent burning the resin vanity surface. The iron is about one inch wide, slightly curved inside.
Unlike a curling iron made of metal, the ceramic surface straightens and somehow reduces static. And the smoothness, the glass-like surface slides across the hair, contacting each hair to make a shiny smooth finish.
How to Use
Turn on iron, let heat up. Now, take a comb and pull out a lock of hair and as you comb, run the iron behind it down the entire length of the hair. Try to get as close to the scalp as you can. Repeat this all over your head. If your hair is bushy, use hairdresser clips to section off the hair that’s not being styled at the moment. This really helps.
You should use a heat-protective serum or spray, as the heat is rather warm and can damage hair. There are a number on the market that are aimed at high-temperature hair styling.
Results
This is not the easiest technique to use on oneself. I am not so great with hairdryers either, so it’s a bit clumsy for me to comb and iron, but when done, my hair is smooth and frizz free and it lasts all day. The frizziest hair (on my temples) is the hardest to smooth out, but it does work.
Supposedly, if you are really good at this, you can turn the iron and use it like a curling iron. I have had NO luck with this technique.
Durability
The iron looks as if it should be protected between uses. Mine came with a drawstring bag. If you drop it, I think it would be all over. So I am careful to stow it in a drawer afterwards. (After it cools.) Putting hair product on can gum up the plates; there is a specific cleaner for ceramic irons on the market if you find after some time your iron plates are sticky. This would really negatively impact how smoothly the iron slides. So keep it clean.
Summary
While in winter, I have no trouble, in summer, my hair frizzes like mad with the humidity. Even sleeping on a satin pillowcase is not enough to banish the frizz. This iron keeps my hair smooth and shiny. It isn’t as easy to use as a hairdryer, but the results are worth it.
August 10, 2008
Imaginative Spa Party Ideas
Imaginative spa party ideas are cropping up every where. Everything from wedding groups, a girls night out to book clubs, corporations and teenagers are excuses to enjoy spa party events.
What theme is good for a spa party?
Well let’s look at a just a few:
Plan a spa part
A spa party is an innovative way to celebrate any occasion while getting spa treatments with your friends. The perfect planning of spa party enhances the enjoyment of the host as well as guests. So firstly decide a location to host the party as it can be arranged in the house or a salon. Now a days various salons offer special packages for spa parties. Now after finalizing the party location send the invitations to the friends and crosscheck that how many are attending the spa party. After that decide about the spa treatments you want for the party. And set the scene that reflects a spa-like atmosphere by using light aromatic candles, dim lights and set up a waterscape along with soothing music in the background. This will provide calm ambiance to the guests and they will also enjoy in it.
With the arrangement of pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room the guests can sit back and relax before and after the spa appointments. You can also offer wine and herbal tea to the guests while they are waiting for their appointments. The host can engage the guests in other activities like designing body glitter and giving each other pedicures and manicures. After the spa activities they all can play some traditional games also.
Spa party ideas
A spa party idea for the mom to be is a great gesture. The soon to be mom won’t have a lot of time to spoil herself after the birth of her baby, so now is the perfect time to indulge. Little luxuries like bath accessories, nourishing body treatments and healthy spa food will be enjoyed by all. How about a chocolate lovers retreat? A chocolate theme for a spa party is a unique idea. Whether held at a luxury spa or hosted at home, this party will be memorable. Serve chocolates and chocolate covered strawberries, have chocolate scented candles and invitations. Indulge in thick fluffy towels, luxurious lotions and mini-pedicures. Your guest will think you’re the chocolates best.
At home spa parties are popular with every type of party. From bridal showers to sweet sixteen parties, women every where love to be pampered. When hosting a home spa party you have many options to lavish your guests with the little luxuries found at day spas. There are countless recipes for spa treatments. Provide scented candles, fresh flowers and soothing music. Hire a professional massage therapist. Do facials and manicures for each other and provide refreshments of chilled beverages for each guest. Bridal showers are perfect spa party ideas. Instead of the usual tea, cake and games at someone’s home, the spa shower has gained in popularity. The invitations should relate to the spa themed. Let your guests know what to expect. This theme works well for a day spa or a spa at home party. The bride-to-be will certainly enjoy a little pamper before her big day. Whatever occasion you are celebrating, the spa party ideas are unlimited.
August 9, 2008
Alli Weight-Loss Aid, Orlistat 60mg Capsules, 120-Count Refill Pack
I have been using Alli for over 2 months and have seen great results. Even though I don’t always stay under the daily calories its a pill that I take with my meals that makes me want to stay under 19 grams of fat, so is a motivater in a pill. People talk about Treatment Effects. I have had some, but they aren’t bad and if you know you ate something bad, just prepare and use more protection ( with your normal undergarments for the possible oil leakage, I know gross but better coming out then staying in). Never had I had any horrible TE’s, its been a easy ride and I will continue to take my Alli as it keeps my diet in check.
August 7, 2008
U.S. Military Field Style Medic Surgical Instrument Kit
This is a handy basic kit. The kit is missing or could use a needle driver and large pickups. But, overall for the quality and price, this makes a great basic kit.