So Long B.O. - Crystal Deodorant

I wasn't kidding in my first post - this cystal deodorant is truly life changing! Who would have ever thought a "rock" that you wet and rub on your armpit would allow you to say goodbye to B.O. and white streaks on your t-shirt? This is no gimmick, regardless of how cheesy the label looks. Now even you can imitate Molly Shannon's Superstar all day without being a weirdo... Best part: The $6 stick lasts nearly a year - you'll probably lose or drop the thing before that time arrives though (Warning: it will break into pieces if dropped).

I swear by this stuff, and am still waiting for one of the companies to call me about being their spokesperson...just kidding. I've been using it for more than a year and it has never let me down.

Most brands out there are made from a type of alum and are marketed for being the safest deodorant (contains no aluminum, which is linked to breast cancer). If you're into smells or anti-perspirant, this isn't going to be for you, but if you like unscented deodorant, you've just found a new addition to your medicine cabinet and/or work file cabinet.

Where to buy: Natural foods stores, drug stores, online

What's Blue Thingamajig?

Are you looking for something new and exciting? Want an adventure that doesn't require a ticket to the other side of the world? Does trying crystal deodorant excite you? Do you secretly "read" SkyMall® in the plane, pretending it's the result of boredom (ocassionally stashing it in your carry-on and thinking about purchasing something)?

If you've answered yes to at least three of the four questions, than like me, you're excited by the small things in life. Congratulations!

Welcome to my latest literary and experiential project. Blue Thingamajig is a place to share my experiences with gadgets and gizmos, fads and studies, and other assorted epiphanies. You'll probably figure this out, but things that will likely motivate me to post here will be related to travel, sport, technology, or food. Other areas will not be ignored, but now you'll understand why I write about swim suits and food dehydrators (which was actually on my Christmas list in elementary school).

Enjoy!