In Essence Electric Vaporiser

I like my surroundings to smell nice. I already have 2 candle burners: one for melts and one for essential oils. The problem is, sometimes I forgot to replace the candle. Or forgot to buy more candles. So for the past few years I had considered getting an electric version.

I finally bought In Essence Electric Vaporiser in December. Mine is the white one, as Myer ran out of the darker colour.

The box said it "has been designed to maintain an optimum temperature to slowly release oil vapors over a period of time."

Here's how I would normally use it:

1. Fill the bowl with warm water up to the inner border. I find this amount of water lasts for about 6 hours.
2. Add 8-10 drops of essential oils.
3. Switch it on - the light underneath the logo will be on.

To clean: wipe the bowl with damp cloth and eucalyptus oil.

I use it as a humidifier/room refresher/mood lifter. Very useful in dry weather condition (or when the A/C is in full blast) as I can turn it on and "forget" about it for 6 hours straight.

I haven't used electric vaporiser from other brands so I've got nothing to compare this one with. I've used it a few times. So far so good. I love the sleek bowl design and colours. Some others I've seen look quite bulky comparably.

One thing that bugs me: I don't like the placement of the brand name and logo on the bowl. Given the choice I'd rather buy a plain looking burner that has the brand tucked in discreetly underneath. Just personal preference.

Verdict: practical and useful gadget, musically approved (apart from the brand placement).

Some of my favourite essential oil blends:
- 3 drops of lavender oil + 3 drops of cedarwood oil + 3 drops of lime oil.
- 5 drops of lavender oil + 4 drops of lime oil.
- my all time favourite: Sanctuary Spa's relaxing blend of sandalwood, bois the rose, patchouli (from UK).

Therapeutics Massager

Hubby has been wanting to buy a massager since he saw product demonstrations when we were in Singapore last year. Like other men he likes gadgets and love clever new things. Originally he wanted a hand-held device, but I wasn't keen on those as I find the vibrations annoying.

Last Saturday we ended up buying a mattress-style massager as a CNY gift from us to us.

Therapeutics Quilted Massager With Heat
Sunbeam, VB6500

Full body massager with heat to ease aches and pains.

Soft, quilted design with in built pillow for total relaxation.

4 separate massage zones: neck & shoulders, back, thighs, and calves. 2 settings/zone: normal and more intense massage.

The attached remote control helps me to target specific area of my body at the touch of a button. I especially love the heat setting for the lower back, I find it very relaxing and comforting. The only thing that I still don't like is the neck & shoulders bit. Somehow it doesn't do it for me. The rest are wonderfully fabulous.

Hubby loves everything, as expected. :)

It's best used on top of settee or bed as it creates more noise when being used on the floor.

The instruction book says not to use it more than 20 mins. Which is more than enough in my opinion.

Verdict: Very Musical (= highly recommended)