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Are you bored with your plain old? Don’t you wish for a colorful and lively toothbrush that will give you the strength to brush your teeth?

Then wish no more with these Yumaki toothbrushes that are multicolored and functional. It has different colors for both the handle and the bristles and has unique designs. Then, you can ensure of a healthy teeth with these toothbrushes because these are recommended by the dentists. Plus, they are made with the best quality to ensure the safety of your teeth.

Aside from having these unique toothbrushes, the customer is entitled for get free toothbrushes every three months when they subscribe to Yumaki’s membership. So you won’t have a problem looking for a toothbrush to change your old one because Yumaki will do the job for you.

I remember when I was a little girl, my grandmother used to crush my medicine pills because I was so afraid of swallowing them whole. Even now sometimes, I find myself having to concentrate on swallowing my huge multi-vitamin down. Well concentrate no more because I want to get the Automatic Pill Grinder. It will grind two pills at a time with the help of three AAA batteries. The grinder will turn those pesky pills into powder so you can comfortably swallow them, with a glass of orange juice of course.

Can you only get a good night sleep if you're wearing an eye mask? The Sound of Nature eye cover not only protects your eyes from all light, but it also has built-in earphones and a speaker system letting you fall asleep to relaxing sounds. Sleep in total comfort with the feeling of soft plush against your skin. This also comes in multiple colors allowing you to not only get a great night's sleep, but look stylish while doing so; and who doesn't want to do that?

I don't know about you, but I am not a fan of the gym. There's never enough equipment and if you arrive after 5pm, when most people get off work it's almost impossible to even work out; which is why I bring you the Decathlon punching bag from Domyos. This is a cool hi-tech product that allows you to get an amazing workout in the comfort of your own home. Although there are 10 multiple settings and training programs for you to choose from, what makes this gadget extremely cool is that it has LED lights that illuminate off your wall to inform you of where to punch; and it can keep a tally of your punches and points. Forget the gym because this equipment will get into shape in no time; not only that but you can do it at anytime because it's at home.

As we all know, Spring time has arrived. It's not only a season of chirping birds and sunshine, but the gym has become a second home for many of us. If you don't want to pay $40 or more a month to get in shape or think a nice run in the park is better than getting on a treadmill, you will probably like these Reebok Easytone tennis shoes. They're comfortable and thank goodness have some style; but not only that these Reeboks' promise to tone your thighs and rear with every step you take. It doesn't get any better than a cute shoe that works out your body whenever you wear them. And they're only $100 and are sold at most Lady Foot Lockers and Foot Action. Now your body can get a work out even when you're grocery shopping. With these shoes, you'll be ready for the summer bathing suit in no time.

Part Two of the unusual and unconventional ways we can all pitch in!

#4 Homemade goodness. Make some of your favorite products at home, using ingredients you already have, or ones that are double in purpose. Cutting back on commercial products will help you save on the cost of lots of packaged foods you didn’t know you could easily whip up yourself. Plus, by using fresh ingredients, you’re also cutting back on the preservatives you find in many packaged foods. (Psst… This also means you do your part to cut back on the costs of manufacturing such products in wasteful factories.) Why let machines do it when you can do it yourself!

Here’s environmentalist Joanna Yarrow’s recipe¹ for green goodness:

Make your own mayonnaise with a few simple ingredients! It will last three days and won’t load you down with the junk from the brand names. Just beat a couple of fresh egg yolks for the base and add ¾ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of mustard powder, and 4 teaspoons of lemon juice (or white wine vinegar). Slowly stir in about a cup of olive oil so that it absorbs evenly. You never know—it just might be the tastiest mayo you’ve ever had.

But don’t stop there! Take a handful of your cheap mayo mix and slather on enough to smooth all over your dry hair. Let it sit for 15 minutes then shampoo and rinse as normal to reveal silky, protein-rich hair. But don’t indulge in mayo masks too often or you’ll experience the opposite effect. Now isn’t that the cheapest, most natural deep conditioning treatment you’ve ever heard of?

#5 Escape to the Unordinary.Typical vacation destinations are great for sipping drinks on the beach, but if you crave something a little more unusual for your family trip this year, there are exciting and eco-friendly options for you.

With the rise of ecotourism, undiscovered pieces of paradise have promoted themselves while educating outsiders about their culture and environment. Areas that qualify as ecotourism destinations are ones that are natural, usually small, and have virtually no negative impact on the environment. If you’re thinking about one of these trips, you’ll need to arrange for responsible, low-impact travel methods and be ready to learn something unexpected once you arrive. By the International Ecotourism Society’s standards, these getaways must promote green practices to its participants, and share with them the area’s history, culture and unspoiled natural attractions.

Besides providing a stunning backdrop for your eco-experience, these beautifully preserved areas are also home to locals that benefit from your visit. Your vacation will in some way directly fund the conservation of their community, and will of course, indirectly improve the quality of life in the area. As at any other exotic destination, these ecotourism areas thrive on money from tourism; but unlike all-inclusive resorts and other commercial vacation spots, they do not take away from the natural environment.

To further appreciate such unspoiled sections of Peru, Costa Rica, many parts of Africa, and more, you’ll get a chance to speak with, maybe even work, eat, or stay with locals. You can feel confident that in no way will your stay be a burden on their community. In fact, eco-trips support the locals’ right to keep their area beautiful and undisturbed.

Belize, Brazil, and even Alaska are all destinations that are reasonably close to parts of the United States. By cutting unnecessary luxuries and finding excitement in cultural exchange rather than room service, you could take a trip that’s friendly both to the environment and your wallet.

1. Joanna Yarrow, 1,001 Ways to Save the Earth (San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books LLC, 2007) pp. 275-295.

We all wish we were a little better at recycling, but I bet you didn’t know there are more than a few non-traditional ways to support a healthier planet. So don’t forget about the three R’s, but I invite you to think outside the box when it comes to conservation.

#1. Let’s slow things down a little. The Slow Food movement was originally created by an Italian to protest the growing popularity of fast food. But since then it’s become a whole lot more. The organizations more than 100,000 members strive to appreciate the cultural value of food by educating others about the wasteful and risky behaviors in the food industry. They also oppose such things as the use of pesticides during growing and relying on too little variety in general. You can support the effort in a small way by learning and teaching others how to garden your own foods; or, just take the time to learn about and prepare cultural favorites in your kitchen more often. Caring about the quality, origin, and tradition of foods will promote things like ethics in the marketplace and economical production.

#2. Be cool conscious. The environment on any given day affects what you wear, right? But did you know it could be the other way around? Choosing your clothes carefully can improve your comfort level, and will promote more careful habits in others. Consider this: in Japan, the government runs a campaign to get businesses to allow short sleeves to be worn during the summer. If your business or child’s school requires formal dress or uniform, make a case for reducing the coverage or thickness of the cloth. Unlike a lot of business attire, thin, white, short sleeve shirts can cut air conditioning costs.

#3. Think outside your world. In worlds beyond yours, developing nations struggle for food and resources are strained under our wastful habits. But you can help protect destruction hundreds of miles away by “buying” your own square of endangered forest. Under the World Land Trust’s “Buy an Acre Fund”, you can protect an acre of rainforests for about $100. The organization has already saved over 400,000 acres in places like Brazil, Ecuador, and Parguay. For more info go to Worldlandtrust.com

More next time!

Some people swear by their daily vitamin combinations while others write off their effects as placebo. Vitamins, often labeled “dietary supplements” because of legal issues, don’t have to be approved by the FDA. This leaves a few people wondering about the real benefits vitamins can provide.

If you’re feeling skeptical, there is something you should know about the laws that are in place for these products. Before 1994, vitamins and supplements were subject to the same FDA regulations as all other foods we eat. But the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) put responsibility into different hands. Now, companies may market their supplements without FDA approval only if they themselves can prove with “adequate evidence” that their products are safe, with no misleading claims, says the FDA’s site. DSHEA requires that companies give support to prove that their claims are not false.

Now, what vitamins should I choose? It all depends on what you’re looking for, and if you’re willing to take a leap. Unlike medicines that you may take for a headache or a cold, vitamins usually don’t produce immediate effects, and can seem ineffective if you’re expecting dramatic results. So you have to be willing to spend money on products that may or may not produce all of the benefits they claim, even over time. But according to the manufacturers and millions of believers out there, vitamin supplements can improve your quality of life in the long run. Here are a just a few standard vitamins and the claims associated with each.

Ginko Biloba:A ginko tree is a mysterious, ancient plant with no close living relatives. Its unique properties are said to improve memory function, and increase one’s blood flow when ingested. You can also use ginko biloba in a topical form as an anti-infammatory.

Quercetin:In addition to its anti-oxidant, anti-histamine and anti-infammatory effects, Quercetin is being evaluated as a preventer of viral infection, and possibly some cancers, based on animal studies. Found in fruits, Quercetin’s major effects are still being studied, but have proven helpful in the fight against allergies.

Ginger:Perhaps better known as a member of your spice rack, as a supplement ginger has been used as a nausea reducer. Not only is it safe to use for nausea experienced during pregnancy, but it can also help with the sicknesses associated with chemotherapy.

Vitamin B6: There’s a lot of hype around B6 as a weight loss supplement, but hopefuls shouldn’t dive in just yet. B6 does affect metabolism, but it already occurs naturally in our bodies. An ingredient in energy drinks, B6 claims it will give you a significant boost; so if you’re more active there is a potential for weight loss. B6 is better proven however as an aid to amino acid function, which is necessary for making proteins in our bodies. It has also been shown to relieve arthritis and boost immunity.