I switched from a manual toothbrush to an electric toothbrush a few years ago and I have never looked back. When my first electric toothbrush died, I looked around for a replacement but did not want to spend a lot of money on it.  

I finally settled on the Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean Power Toothbrush. It costs far less than other rechargeable electric toothbrushes. It is actually a rechargeable version of a battery-powered toothbrush. That’s the only downside about this toothbrush is that once the battery dies, so does the toothbrush. But I’ve heard that you can get a few years of use out of it before the battery dies.  

The cool feature that comes with this toothbrush is the pulsating signal after two minutes of recommended brushing time. Too often, I find myself not brushing long enough so this feature really helps.  

The brush head only spins. It doesn’t pulse or move from side-to-side or does any of the other fancy stuff. You are also not able to control the speed of the brushing. Still, it is way better than using a manual toothbrush. I find that the round brushhead really surrounds each tooth and it’s also easy to reach those hard to reach areas. My teeth feel really clean after each brushing. It really does help keep plaque and gum diseases away. I had my last dentist check-up about a month ago and I still get good reports from the dentist even though I switched from a more expensive electric toothbrush to this. So, obviously, it’s getting the job done at a lesser cost!  

There is currently a sale on this particular toothbrush on Amazon. It costs only $14.99 and it’s eligible for free super saver shipping. You can’t beat the price! As for the brushheads, I would recommend getting replacements off Ebay as they are cheaper than getting them from the stores. If you’ve never owned an electric toothbrush before, this would be a good start.  

I have a new-found favorite – Pond’s Clean Sweep Cleansing and Make-Up Remover Towelettes. I bought a pack of these for my trip to Miami as I did not feel like traveling with liquid make-up remover.  

These pre-moistened towelettes come in a resealable pack and each towelette unfolds to a full-size to deep clean down to the pores and lift away dirt, residue and impurities while removing long-lasting make-up in one easy and convenient step without any rinsing.  

I like these for the days where I’m so lazy but I know I need to clean my face before heading off to bed. It really does take off all the make-up except that it does take longer if you are wearing waterproof mascara. It leaves my skin feeling so clean and soft without drying it too much. The towelettes are hypoallergenic and really gentle and doesn’t feel harsh on my sensitive skin. I have been using it for a week now with no side-effects.  

The first time you use it, you may notice that your face is kind of “soapy” after using it but that dries up quickly and you will begin to like the feeling that it’s not too drying and harsh on your skin. I love how the towelettes have just the right amount of moisture, they stay wet and don’t dry out but not too wet till they are dripping.   

I also like the very light, refreshing scent on these towelettes. These towelettes are textured, strong and don’t tear easily. In my opinion, these towelettes are quite big in size that you can even cut them in half and double the usage especially if you don’t have a lot of make-up on and just need a quick cleaning. I don’t know if I would use these every day though. But they are great for traveling. 

I first found out about Emergen-C Super Energy Booster at a health food store. They were selling individual packets in different flavors at the counter. I bought 3 packets in different flavors to try. On the packaging, it says that it contains 1000 milligrams of Vitamin C, 32 mineral complexes and B vitamins. It’s not only good as a quick pick-me-upper but it also strengthens your immune system.  

All you have to do is mix the individual packets with 4-6 ounces of water and you don’t have to stir. It fizzes and it’s a little on the tangy side which I really like. It beats drinking plain water. And it’s really yummy and comes in all kinds of great flavors like Tangerine, Cranberry, Raspberry, Super Orange, Tropical, etc. I drank the 3 packets and went out to buy more! You can get them at most drug stores or health food stores. I get mine from Walmart as it’s cheaper there.  

I usually drink this when I’m feeling a little tired in the afternoons and need a quick energy boost without resorting to caffeine. It says that you can drink 2-4 packets of these per day. But usually, I just drink one.  

I also take this when I feel like I’m coming down with a cold or something. I would drink 2-3 packets of these per day. And it usually helps ward off whatever is going around and even if I do get it, I find that I’m able to recover quicker than I used to. And you don’t have to worry about getting an upset stomach as this is in a non-acidic, stomach-friendly formula.   

The individual packets are great for traveling. I usually have a couple of packets in my handbag so that I can have them whenever I feel like it. It helps me cut down on the caffeine intake too!