Product review: Flammi Tabi Socks Non Slip Flip Flop Socks - Great for sandals

 I bought these socks to wear with f flip sandals on hot days when my feet sweat. These socks absorb the sweat while still keeping my feet cool. They have some thickness to them; they are thicker than pantihose and work reasonably to absorb sweat and prevent the feeling of the sandals being slippery. I wear size 7.5 shoes, and these socks are a good fit. They do not slip off and are not too tight. The package contained three pairs of socks (six socks). They need to be hand-washed according to instructions.

I bought two different brands: Flammi and Bencailor, to compare. Bencailor is thinner, and I thought they would be less effective, but it turns out I like them better because I do not feel the barrier between my feet and the flippers, whereas, with a thicker tabi sock, I feel the sock.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Flammi Tabi Socks Non Slip Flip Flop Socks

Product review: WTTORDE Silicone Curling Hair Sponge - Tool for curly hair

 

The brush comes with no instructions in the package; however, the Amazon description has instructions. It would have been better if the package included the same information as the Amazon description in a flyer.

The brush has two sides. One side has holes, and the other side has spikes. I like using the spikey side.
Works well on naturally curly hair. The plastic clamshell makes the brush stiff and easy to hold. Moving the brush while pressing firmly in a circular motion on wet hair brings out the curls.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of WTTORDE Silicone Curling Hair Sponge

Product review: Evan Alexander Grooming MY Shampoo Strong Mint Scent

 

My Shampoo from Evan Alexander has a strong mint scent. It is not a pleasant scent if you dislike mint, as I do, but my husband thinks it is okay. He massages shampoo into the scalp and the hair and waits about three minutes, so it has time to work. So far, we do not see any less hair in the drain, but as the product description states, it takes three months to see improvement. So far, the grade is "incomplete," 3-star. I will update this review if the improvement is noticed.

Purchased January 2023, Expires October 2023.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of Evan Alexander Grooming MY Shampoo Mint Scent

Product review: VisiVite Dry Eye Relief Omega 3 Supplement

 

I have been taking Omega-3 since 2011 on the advice of my eye doctor for dry eyes. It noticeably improved my condition.  

In this review, I compare Nature Made Triple Omega, which I have been taking for years, with VisiVite Omega-3.  

One Nature Made Triple Omega soft gel contains
♦ Omega-3 434 mg
♦ Omega-6 276 mg
♦ Omega-9 170 mg
total of 880 mg

VisiVite Omega-3 serving size is FOUR gels. Below is information for one soft gel for my apples-to-apples comparison.

♦ EPA 150 mg (EPA is Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic acid)
♦ DHA 100 mg (DHA docosahexaenoic acid)
total of 250 mg

My doctor's recommendation was to aim for EPA + DHA around 2000 mg, so I would need to double the recommended dose to 8 gels. To be fair, VisiVite contains other supplements they state are good for your eyes. My eye doctor has not mentioned them, so I can't confirm that assessment.

Now, the price comparison per one soft gel. When I write this review, Nature Made Triple Omega 150 gel caps are priced at $14.99 (10 cents per gel), with a daily cost of 20 cents, or 30 cents a day, to reach the recommended 2000 mg level.

VisiVite Omega-3 120 gels (which 30 day supply using their dosage of 4 gels per day) are $42.26 (35 cents per gel). This works out to a daily cost of $1.40 using their dosage of 4 gels and $2.40 per day if I wanted to reach 2000 mg of Omega recommended by my eye doctor.


Bottom line: Nature Made is more cost-effective than VisiVite Omega-3.

Purchased in January 2023, expiration date May 2024.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Review of VisiVite Dry Eye Relief Omega 3 Supplement

Product review: MUCXNIIY 1-2 Cup Disposable Pleated Coffee Filters, 100 count, pour-over-coffee

 

I use these filters in a pour-over coffee maker. I typically use #4 or #2 cone filters and decided to try these pleated filters because the price was reasonable. These filters are small and fit my set-up well. Each filter is 2.2 inches tall on the side a#2nd 1.75 inches wide. At the open end, they are 6" wide. From now on, I will consider this option and pick which filters to buy purely based on the price per filter.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of MUCXNIIY 1-2 Cup Disposable Coffee Filters, 100 count

Product review: Good Sense Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder Orange Flavor

 This is a powder to make a drink with laxative results using Polyethylene Glycol as an active ingredient. The flavor is okay (orange-like flavor). The bottle is large - 8 inches tall. The bottle's cap is a measuring cup (white line inside of the cap). The instruction state to use it with 4 or 8 oz of water. Water can be hot, cold, or room temperature. Bowel movement is produced in 1 to 3 days. I find this powder helpful for an occasional problem, but note that it is not for regular use. The powder should not be used more than 7 days in a row.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Good Sense Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder Orange Flavor

Product review: La Roche Posay Anthelios Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50

 LaRoche sunscreen is unscented and goes on clear. I like these features of sunscreen. On the negative side is the high price, 33 dollars, as I write this review.  

I purchased it in January 2023, and the expiration date is September 2024.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of La Roche Posay Anthelios Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50