I’ve been using Papermate wooden pencils as long as I can remember. From when I first started using a pencil to write to now, I’ve used Papermate pencils, along with some other brands of pencils.
I like Papermate pencils because they are cheap and easily available. They used to supply …

Diablo has been making paintballs for quite a while, and their formulas are quite popular amongst all types of players. Diablo makes great paint on all levels, and because of this, Diablo Nightmare has became an extremely popular brand of paintball. You can usually get this paint in just …

For only about 1.00 at most stores, the great X-Tank Pro pen can be purchased in a package of two!
I love the overall quality of the pen. It lays down a heavy, thick, bold line, which is hard to miss, and still even dries fast!
It dries faster than most …

I had seen a lot of Martha Stewart craft projects on her show and thought they would always be fun to do, but I never went out and purchased her products just because I am on such a quite budget and they can get kind of expensive. I did …

My wife wanted to dope me up on medicines that would help me go to sleep. I was having a hard time getting to sleep for a long time. I think I was going into my second week of NOT getting any sleep. I was restless and so engulfed …

Sometimes going with a store brand or a lesser known brand doesn’t make a difference, and then again, sometimes it does. Normally, I like to buy a large package of flexible straws so that I get a better price, but I was just about out of straws last …

Crown Bridlework makes an excellent bridle, the Crown Padded Stitched Bridle. This bridle is made from excellent leather, not the cheaper leathers that you might see from non-European craftsman. I love the Crown Padded Stitched Bridle for schooling purposes and flatting my horses. Crown Bridlework makes every bridle by …

Avid is a company known throughout the mountain biking world. Any cycling enthusiast will tell you that this company is tops in terms of biking accessories. The company was purchased by SRAM, but that hasn’t stopped them from creating some much needed, and loved accessories for mountain bikes. Avid …

Even though I found this interesting little trinket at a convention, it’s also available on Amazon and various other online retailers. It’s a bottle-opener, but it works like a butterfly knife (also known as a balisong). In other words, the opener itself is encased between two hinged handles, which …

I’m a big fan of windchimes. I’ve got them in strategic locations around my home. Some I put near windows to bring the music of the wind inside, some I put father into the yard, so there’s always music, wherever I go. I find them soothing, …

I do an obnoxious amount of stapling at work, so I decided to purchase an electric stapler to help out a little. I got the Rapid Automatic Stapler, which was on sale for about $35. I knew ahead of time that it wasn’t the best or most …

Sharpie Permanent markers are great to ahve on hand. They are perfect for marking things with your name. From clothing to CD’s everything can be written on with a sharpie, and it wont bleed or wipe off. Sharpie brand permanent markers are the only markers I have found that …

Radio City kicked off in the Garden City a few years back with a lot of noise. And even today it produces more noise than meaning.
Target Crowd
Is:
1. college going teens
2. Singles earning a five figure salary
3. Housewives (occasionally)
4. Their main target is the janta stuck in traffic.
Is Not
1. Who …

I got this backpack from Surfstitch.com for $49.99 (AUD) but because it’s an online store, you can still buy it in USD, and the postage is free. My bag arrived at my doorstep in less than 2 weeks and I’ve used it for 9 months now. It’s really high …

I like horror stories because it entertains me, since I was a child I’m curious about ghost, aliens, monsters and more and honestly my curiosity never cease to scare me, I think this is what they call fear for the unknown. Now that I grow up, I only think …

Firstly, I will explain that I have used these superb guitar strings on both my Epiphone Les Paul and my Fender Telecaster for around 10 years now, with very few problems!
Many other string manufacturers do not live up to my expectations, for example, strings snap much more often, …

After having bought and had such good luck with Classic Equine’s other pad the ContourPedic I decided to try this pad as well. I can say that while I do like this pad it is not nearly as easy to maintain and clean as the foam based …

I purchased a Taser self-defense product for my daughter when she was having problems with a stalker. I felt it was the best line of defense in her situation. It had a safety guard on it so that my grandchildren would get hold of it and get hurt while …

As soon as your baby’s first teeth break through it is time to begin taking care of them. Dental hygiene is very, very important. It should begin as early as possible. Baby Orajel Tooth and Gum Cleanser is perfect for infants and toddlers because it is safe to …

Comic Alley is the leading anime and comic store in the Philippines. I found the wallet I’m using now from the Comic Alley branch nearest to me. There are many wallets available there with the pictures of most favorite animes and comics. I chose a “Bleach” wallet. Bleach is …

Lately, I had been looking to spice up my daytime wardrobe by adding more form-fitting dresses made out of stretch knit without having to spend the money on purchasing a name brand dress. Since summer is steadily approaching, I thought adding more breathable knit would make for an extremely …

The first time I saw or even heard of this brand of toilet tissue was when I saw it in the place where my family keeps the toiletries. I immediately labeled it as one of those cheap flimsy tissues since I had never heard of it. However, after the …

The very first fishing lure I owned, some 50 years ago was a red and white daredevil. I think this particular lure probable was the first lure for many a young fisherman. And I don’t think a finer choice could have been made, then or now.
The Eppinger Company has been …

Chris King is one of the names you should know if you love cycling. King is the leader of King Cycle Group, which is one of the leaders of cycling accessories. After building his first headset in 1976, he’s been making them better and better with each passing year. …

My house is filled to the brim with collectables from all over the world. I have been lucky enough to travel extensively, and to buy as I visited China, Korea, Caribbean, Mexico, Japan, and many more places. My husband collects really expensive name brand watches, and has many hundred. …

My husband and I live on a farm on the east coast of Tasmania. Greg logs wood in parts of our 1000+ acre property. He recently bought a John Deer 540B Log Skidder second hand. Greg finds the Skidder excellent for going in to bush with as it easily …

I started using this product on the last trimester of my pregnancy but it was initially my husband who first got this product because he used to have some problems with his back which his chiropractor have advised him to get this Pilates ball so he can exercise his …

I bought a Mini Electra Sculptued Light made by LumiSource, Inc the other day. This is a very cool and nice decoration for a room. It can be used for parties or just to relax after a hard day at work. The Mini Electra Sculptued Light has many different …

I love the candle peaches and petals from GLADE smell. These little lightweight candles come in a frosted glass and scented with real oils from the natural source to keep the scent of peaches and petals fresh. From one little candle I’m able to have my entire …

The Rubik’s cube has been around for a while, and I would have to say is very underrated and underused. There are many, many people that own one of these things, and just have it sitting around their house/apartment scrambled up and out of use.
After I faced the same …

Fly Girl Tattoos are temporary tattoos. I have used many brands however; in my opion none compare to these in apparence, durability and yes even affordability. The design of the tattoos to me are more artistic and less “cookie cutter” than others I have used in the past. Even …

I have recently discovered these reverse vending machines and think that they are an awesome idea to increase recycling and encourage people to be more aware of our impact on the environment.
Envrio Bank machines are being placed at an increasing number of shopping centers, schools and events to collect …

One of the hardest things to buy during the holiday season has to be a Christmas tree - especially a fake one. Too many times have I thrown hundreds of dollars at badly made plastic trees, only to have them break after the first use, fall over, or just …

I’ve bought this coloring pencil from Smyth’s store so that my child can practice his writing skills at home. I guess it was a good decision for me to buy it because my child seemed to be happy using it on his drawing pad except sometimes that the …

Being a IT/techie type of person, I find it very troublesome to keep an organized list of tasks and notes that come across my desk on a daily basis. I have tried many systems, and while I am still committing myself to using them, I still find that …

Sage is always the first football card to hit the market each year. They provide collectors with the ability to speculate on which players will be good and who there favorite team will take as they come out before the NFL draft. This year Sage decided to …

I have several house plants. I end up getting them as gifts throughout the year and feel responsible to keep them alive. I always feel really bad if one them dies. I do really like them, too. I am not the best at any sort …

I’ve had my Reaction by Kenneth Cole Men’s Wallet since Christmas last year. A friend gave it to me as a gift and i immediately used it after i opened it. I admire it’s luxurious look and style and the fact that it has multiple pockets for calling cards …

This is my favorite brand of sketchbook out there.
I’m currently finishing my first moleskine sketchbook, and I have to say that this has the best brand of paper out there for me.
Look: The cover consists of a hard cardboard stock that keeps rather destructive keeps such as myself from …

I bought the Striker from a local outdoor specialty store in order to get a proper fit and side by side comparison with the other MTB helmets. The Striker replaces my aging Specialized Enduro MTB helmet. I was able to try out different MTB helmet models from …

My friend is a carpenter and subscribes to Wood Magazine. I play around with little projects around the house, so he decided to give me a handful of his somewhat older issues so I could check them out. I don’t do hardly any —˜carpentry’ carpentry, just a little bit …

Do you ever wake up with a kink in your back? Or maybe you have a bad joint that gives you trouble sometimes. When these things happen to me, I don’t really like using medications like Aspirin or Tylenol. Instead, I use a Heated Rice Bag. It’s easy to …

I have always just used a regular comb to tease my hair but then one day at walmart I saw there was a Conair teasing comb for three dollars and I thought hey its only three dollars why not try out a comb designed for teasing hair. So I …

Sport is among the cheapest brands of cigarettes out there, going for roughly half the price of a regular pack of cigarettes (just a tad above half). For a cheap cigarette they aren’t all that bad, cheapness is definitely an top priority these days considering how high the …

Way back in third year, I had pimples all over my forehead and I don’t like it. I tried getting a Facial. After a while, it made my skin clearer once again. Now that I am a sophomore, I was invaded by pimples again. Not only on my forehead …

As a lover of all thing original Star Trek, I’ve always liked the Classic Star Trek Collector’s Figure Set. There were 2500 of these sold by Catch a Star Collectibles back in the 90’s, and it’s a pretty cool looking set.
The package features a cardboard replica of the …

I remember buying my first Barnett slingshot when i was a teenager. I was bored, friends had lived far away and i couldn’t watch TV all the time. As i was walking through a shopping mall one day, i see a sale for a “Barnett Slingshot” Called the black …

Not my favorite pen in the world, that’s for sure. They look great with their silver casing and colored bulb on the cap, but make such a mess and cost a fortune!
These pens use a gel ink which takes some time to dry. The barrell is quite uncomfortable to …

work for Baltimore City Schools and we purchase a lot of different items for the school system, We recently purchased a Gaylor Iron Horse Books trunk. This caddy comes with either 3 or 4 tiers, We purchase three tier one. This cart had …

Star Trek: 2009 Wall Calendar is one that I recently purchased, even though much of 2009 is now over. The year does not matter to me because I am more interested in the artwork that appears in the calendar. In the case of this calendar, it is one that …