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ECO-FRIENDLY AND ANTI-BACTERIAL Thank you, fellow blogger teensygreen , for your post about anti-bacterial hand sanitizers and cleaning products. Though I'm well-aware of how alcohol-based products dry out my hands, I had no idea about some of the other safety and environmental concerns outlined in your post. And I appreciate the list of alternative cleansers. I'm intrigued by the hand-sanitizers from CleanWell . The company uses an environmentally-friendly and patented formula called Ingenium , a 99.99% effective sanitizer made of renewable plant sources. Imagine - no drying alcohol! The soap also contains aloe and white tea. CleanWell is available in foaming hand soap, spray, and wipes. Just have to remember to add it to the shopping list.

YES, YOU CAN LOOK PRETTY POST-SURGERY October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ; a time for all of us to be aware of medical advances, the need for funding for more research, and steps we can take to lower our risks of becoming 'victims'. However, we don't often hear about products that help women post-surgery. Wear Ease, Inc. addresses the challenge of clothing that can be worn immediately after surgery, lumpectomies, radiation therapy and other treatments. The camisoles and bras are designed with imput from women who need easy-to-wear, comfortable camisoles and bras. The PJs in this picture have a built-in bra and pockets for breast form/s. Just what a girl needs to feel pretty in a difficult time. We all know how important self-exams are though I suspect many of us neglect to do them. For a refresher go to Health Day .

A SIMPLE VISIT TO THE DENTIST Let me start by confessing that I avoided visiting a dentist for a long time. An embarrassingly long time. Yes, I knew the potential consequences of my neglect - my teeth could all turn irreversibly black and fall out one by one. But that didn't happen! What did happen - one night while watching Leno I noticed that his guest's ill-fitting dentures made a clicking sound when he spoke. I do not want my teeth to click when I talk. My great-grandmother's dentures clicked and I always found it annoying. I have a great dentist - no complaint there. Of course, I've never really spoken with him - much less heard him. My time in The Chair is spent listening to Abba as loud as my ears can take it. Fortunately, my hygienist is very tolerant of both Abba and a cheap headset. Today's little rant is about the time I spent today dreading my next dental appointment. Which was scheduled for tomorrow. WRONG. One last look at my calendar tonight confirmed...

REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR VITAMINS After numerous travel tips from worldly folks I'm more knowledgeable about practicing safety abroad and won't be drinking any water that isn't already bottled (unless I accidentally swallow some of the Pacific Ocean while surfing!). I've also found an incredible way to fight off those nasty viruses that can turn a relaxing vacation into a huge stress. I remember last September when I caught some sort of bug in Ireland - I was feverish and miserable for almost four days. Well, as far as I'm concerned, Costa Rica will be a happy, healthy adventure. I was skimming Daily Candy and came across an amazing article entitled, "Health Assurance." It was about Vuru , a company that creates customized supplement packs, making them easy to remember to take! The idea is absolutely perfect for a vacation since you can choose the duration of the supply. The packets are cute and will fit nicely in my travel bag. Plus, it beats carrying aroun...

READY FOR THE COSTA RICAN SUN I've learned while planning my Costa Rica adventure that products don't just pop out at you from the aisle shelves. Seek and you shall definitely uncover some amazing things. I plan on spending as much time outdoors as possible during this excursion, and yes, I'm aware of the adverse effects this may cause to my skin. Luckily, while browsing the Beauty Snob's blog I found Solar Protection Pads , created by Park Avenue Skin Care dermatologist Dr. Neal Shutlz. A set of 60 grease free pads is packaged in a container that could be mistaken for a compact (how convenient!) and has an SPF of 30. I'll be able to easily touch up or reapply - often! OK, maybe I'll throw in a backup lotion just to be on the safe side since I am traveling to a place in the neighborhood of our Earth's equator. I'm used to packing sunscreen with a consistency that doen't withstand an elevation of 40,000 feet, leaks onto everything, and has to be kep...

FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP Some ladies in a certain age range find keeping dry a nasty problem. Yes, I'm referring to uncomfortable hot flashes and night sweats. But wildbleu has come to the rescue with sleepwear to keep us dry and comfy. The company's proprietary HRT fabric wicks moisture - it draws it away from the body -and feels like the soft cotton we love to sleep in. The jammies are cute - lots of fun styles and comforting colors. And the company also makes sheets. Let me know if you've tried wildbleu's sleepwear - I'd love to hear your comments.