Deodorizing Expectations

I have never been satisfied with any deodorant I have ever used. I have even tried the organic crystals. (I wanted to stop using anti perspirents, alas I could not stand smelling after 2 hours.)

I am wary of the clinical strength ones, has anyone tried them?

I have been a Degree Girl for a long time now that seems to be what works best for me. I was super sad when they created the women's line for Degree because the other stuff worked sooo good. I am happy with my wetness protection, but it is the smell. I feel like after 4 hours of use it stops working.

I am so unsatisfied that I am thinking about trying Justin deodorant out.

What I am looking for is a deodorant that lasts more than 5 hours, like 7 or 8. Good wetness protection, and a pleasant smell.

Am I expecting to much from this product?

The Invisible shoe

Many of you who know me know that I usually wear flip flops. Even in the winter. Justin has been doing research recently on barefoot running. My brother got a pair of the Vibram 5 finger shoes. Which I really liked the concept of, but Justin can't wear them (webbed toes), and they are a bit pricy. So we started looking at other options. There are a few,The vivo by Terra Plana, which Justin got to run track practice in. (Also, Terra Planna has some super cute women's shoes!) Nike has some and there are many others.

We also found the Invisible shoe. I have wanted to make my own scandals for a while now, and this was a great option for me.

Here are the top 5 reasons why I like mine:

1. I like to be bare foot, this is the closest I can get to it.

2. I can run in them. i think that it is the coolest thing ever.

3. I get to make them myself.

4. I can change the look of the shoe by changing how I tie it.

5. The price

I had problems with them at first, mostly they were tight around my heals and irritated the top of my foot and they slid forward. But all these problems are fixable with a little practice tying them and just plain experience from wearing them. Anyways check them out. They are super cool and will last a really long time. They have improved my running form and they are supposed to help with joint pain and be better for you all around.

Orchids, I love them

So many of you know that Justin and I have started an Orchid collection. It is very addicting. Luckly for us there is only one place in Utah that sells orchids. It is called Orchid Dynasty. it is on 9th in Salt Lake. I really love going there. The owners are super informed and always are willing to answer questions and give great suggestions. The flower arrangements are also beautiful. It is super hard to not buy one of everything that we don't have. The last time we were there We spent 30 min. trying to figure out if we had room to buy 2 more orchids. We found it :) but really we don't have any more room. Next time you are in P.G. stop buy and we will show you our little tropical haven.