HEADLINE: Neti Pot, flushes mucus to clear airways Megken here - Welcome to Manly Mondays. Next week, is my official start where I will be reviewing a beauty product for men. Today, I wanted to share something trippy. I like to collect weird things. I especially like the seemingly bizarre items for my health. I am constantly checking out alternative products. I noticed the Neti Pot in my local Whole Foods and thought, "What is that thing? It looks like a white version of Aladdin's Magic Lamp?" Then I studied closer. "You put it in where?" -- "SERIOUSLY? NO WAY! PASS!"
I didn't take it with me to the check-out counter. When I have cold and allergies, I notice that when I go surfing my sinuses always get cleared. I thought it had something to do with the salt water getting in my nose and washing it out. After learning about the Neti Pot I was correct, only this way you can have the same clearing effect without the risk of a shark attack.
Meg here! I LOVE PUSHING BOUNDARIES! I love expression. I LOVE wearing a beaded head dress to a dinner party. Once I worked at a company and answered the phones. To make it bearable I wore a rhinestone tiara and boa everyday.
Everyone has their hero, everyone has their muse...I love Lady Gaga!
When everyone is wearing beige I try to wear red. I like to add Glitter to my smoky eye on a big night out.
Bodysuit? Yeah, I hang 4 in my closet at all times in case the occasion is called for! The red on my lips that doesn't move is Cosmoholic Rock Star Red
Megken here- I have a problem with antiperspirant. When I was younger I used the white kinds with the aluminum in them, I am not sure what that is, I mean I know what aluminum is but not the version or form of it that is put in deodorant to stop you from sweating.
I always pictured someone grinding up aluminum cans into a powder and mixing it into my under arm stick. I heard many bad things about aluminum, like it causes Alzheimer disease. Eventually, I had to stop using it when I got little red itchy bumps. I developed some sort of allergy. That's strange because the only thing I know I am allergic to is penicillin.
I started using a deodorant called Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Deodorant with lavender oil. I like the smell of the lavender and I don't think it's girlie. Lavender is also considered in aroma therapy to have a calming effect, so I guess it's handy to have on my body if I get stressed out I can smell my pits.
BabyLove here! I have been waiting anxiously for the past two months to post about this body wash and moisturizer, and am so very, very excited that the time has finally come! I'm betting that the other nine reviewers probably feel the same way, and I'm thrilled to be able to recommend this company since all of their products seem just lovely. I'm sincerely hoping that you Meg Heads get some traffic to this site, and for those who are "makeup obsessed" spend their weekly allotment at 100% Pure!
When I received the package of Yummy Ice Cream, 2 in 1 wash, I was shocked to see that it was in a 19oz pump. Equally exciting was the 8oz tube of vanilla moisturizer that was sent along with it. Talk about bang for your buck! I go through at least two shampoos and washes a month, but let me assure you that we have used these products everyday since I got them in the mail, and we still have a ton left. With that being said, I also want to add that not only do my two boys use it, but it has also become the wash of choice for me and my husband. This wash is definitely a must have for everyone, not just the little ones in your life.
Babylove here! I'm having so much fun writing these posts! I'm especially loving these products that I'm able to use not only on my kids, but also on myself. This weeks highlight, Jurliques Baby's Calming Massage Oil, happens to be one of those products!
My youngest son, Calum, is 16 months old. He's been a fairly difficult child since his birth. "Just hold on until 4 months, and the colic will disappear," they would tell me, but it didn't. I tried every trick to ease his tears. Car seat against the dishwasher-check, swaddling-check, car rides-check, crying hysterically while banging my head into the wall-check. After the peak of his colic, came the peak of his acid reflux, then his teeth, then ear infections, and as it turns out, THEN never ends. Still, now, he seems to be a fussy toddler. He whines a lot, cries for no reason, and never seems to know what he wants. Developmentally, he is totally normal, but I'm waiting anxiously for him to start talking, so I can find out what it is about his current living arrangements that he finds so intolerable.
Meg here! I know Tuesday's are a favorite with our natural and organic ladies and so here's a sweet smelling deal for you!
November 9th Infusion Organique is hitting the shelves and shipping out of B-Glowing.com!
Infusion Organique uses naturally derived surfactants and sustainable organic ingredients wherever possible. Even their gorgeous packaging is made from recycled stock and they never test on animals. You can smell great while doing good!
Stylemama here! It is good to be back! Sometimes you go on a trip and have fun but really relish the idea of sleeping in your own bed, right? Other times you go away, and have thoughts of uprooting your entire family and never looking back. For me, Maui is that special place. After all, tropical environments are awfully good for people with my particular skin ailments. Justification? Possible denial? You bet.
On to the meat, yes, I’m talking about Keratosis Pilaris (KP), again. Listen, I hear the collective sighs, I’m right there with you, but chronic problems warrant chronic discussions. At times, I’m even the KP Ambassador. Do I like the title? Hell No! Do I deserve it? Well, Yeaaahhh. Alas! I embrace my funky skin, flaws and all. (Most of the time.) My goal is to help my sister-sufferers to do the same. Is it working yet? Is it? Is it?
Our faithful Leader sent some fantastic products to help me with m’bumps! Thanks Meg! I’m talking about DERMAdocotor’s KP Duty Dry Skin Repair Kit. The lovely and talented Dr. Audrey Kunin, created the impressive DERMAdoctor line, (Have you seen her? She’s awful purhty.) The good doctor just made my life a little easier. (I love it when that happens.) If you have KP problems and questions, get ready to find the answers with this impressive kit.
BabyLove here! As our weekly reviews are moving along, I am trusting that every Meghead on this site will never, ever give a boring baby gift to expectant mothers in their circle of friends and family! I hope that you're sharing these great products with other moms.
This next product, from PoofNoggin, is one of the cutest things that I've found.
Kiss those facecloth days away, and get your hands on felted soap!
I found these lovely, original soaps on Etsy.com and knew that we had to have some. These soaps, made with the gentlest of bath care products for your little ones, and come in over 50 designs. Each bar is made to order, so you can choose your color, design, and choice of peppermint, jasmine, strawberry, unscented, or green apple scented.
Jeanasina here! When I first opened up the jar, after removing the reassuring safety seal, I looked at the product and I immediately thought of sand and coffee grounds mixed together! When I sunk my finger down into the substance to feel it, my fingers became rather gritty, definitely like sand was stuck to them. The fragrance is really heady, earthy and deep. The aroma reminds me of heavy wet clay. This fragrance comes across to me as something Cleopatra probably would have had as a base component in her arsenal of skincare potions. It was actually very hard for me to believe this gritty concoction was going to be good for shaving! No way! I'm just so very skeptical! You know most shave intended products are whipped, foamy and smooth textured? How in the Sam Hill is this grit city substance going to make it an easier experience shaving!
Here's some important information about ExfoliShave! Exfolishave is an all natural 3-in-1 product designed to exfoliate and moisturize while providing the smoothest shave available. Again! SMOOTH? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? Since this product is going to exfoliate and give me a dandy shave, it's going to be saving me money by eliminating the need for multiple products right? ExfoliShave works first as a natural exfoliant, then as an invigorating lather and lastly moisturizes with essential oils and flower extracts! Enticing build up here!
Sweetassgal has come to a conclusion about her too cluttered decor'...its time to get all Western Style Feng Shui on its ass! Yes Meghead's...I'm in full simplification mode. I started small just going around the house getting rid of tchotchke (geegaws, dust collectors, brickabrack...whatever you call it) and soon realized "MY GOD...HOW many shot glasses from far away destinations do I NEED?"...answer =NONE! I'm letting everyone I know off the hook for future souvenirs. Second sweep I hit drawers and closets and started pulling out things I haven't used in a year and don't need. Feeling exhilarated I took a deep breath and hit the Behemoth...my walk in closet. Riding the wave of simplicity I started yanking hangers and tossing GASP...SHOES! I quite easily boxed up about 30 pairs and at least 4 jumbo garbage bags of clothes that were too small or no longer stylish.
I even hit the "Leaning Tower of Bath Products" disaster also known as my tub getting rid of inferior product, old unused samples and those "generic chick gifts". You know the kind. That gift box of assorted crappy smelling seasonal bath gels some relative gave you out of last minute sheer panic. You re-gift it...don't you? ADMIT IT! I thought so. Thinking of my loved one's here at Meg's sans bathtubs (I heard you loud and clear last review) I began to feel a little "neener neener neener...I've got a bathtub and you don't!" Bitchy...I decided to look through my wares and review something GREAT for the deserving Shower Set!