I have bought this pack of 16 washable mini-markers in Target about one year ago. I was looking for inexpensive (yet reliable) markers to color my art project. I chose this package because of the extended color variety offered. It had twice as much different colored markers as the …

As a runner in Nebraska where winters can be extremely cold on the extremities, let me say that the One Eighties Earmuffs are the way to go! The earmuffs fit nice and tight around one’s head and can be adjusted by simply pulling the two ends to 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 …

Spring and summer are right around the corner, and one of the popular trends for the two seasons is floral prints. When I was browsing around looking for dress patterns, I came across this McCalls sewing pattern m6503 which I thought would be a great dress to sew because …

An affinity towards pens, being a writer has always compelled me to buy more and more of them. A have made a huge collection of pens that include ball pens, roller pens, jotter pens, gel pens, fountain pens, etc.
I have pens of different brands and qualities but in the …

The current version of the pen which I have is blue though I think this is available in other colors. To start off I suggest buying in bulk as it will be cheaper. The grip of this pen is not very smooth, it is hard and not …

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 …

Kids can be so expensive and when it comes to buying them certain things, I have to buy on a budget. They like to break things and basically they hate taking care of their items. So bottom line is, the request for a telescope had to be bought on …

Highlighters are very useful tools, but only if they work well enough. They are good for pointing out what you need, when you need it. But SRX Superview highlighters do not do that very well. All that they seem to do is point out the fact that when you …

Sharpie Mini Permanent Markers are so cute. Only the size of a finger, they are convenient for purses and pockets, and nevertheless just as efficient as the big ones. The fine point Sharpies are famous for allows to draw the thinnest line, almost on anything (don’t try paper though, …

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 just love the BIC Matic Classic Mechanical Pencils. I have so many memories growing up with these great pencils. They are just awesome and always have a sharp point. The thing I like about them is that you never have to sharpen them. And if you run out …

If you’re looking for some awesome paintballs with decent accuracy, fill color, shell color, consistency, and range for an affordable price, I really can’t name anything better than Nelson Precision paintballs.
These are labeled as “recreation grade paintballs”, however I find them to be suitable for just about anything, and …

I am really into scrapbooking, but I never really gotten into any of Martha Stewart’s paper craft products because they always seem to be a little out of my price range, and I just figured that you were just paying for the name. I found a really good sale …

My nephew is Buzz Lightyear mad so when we saw this talking figure in the local Disney store it seemed the ideal present for the four year old. Toy Story really appeals to children and Disney have made this action figure to look like Buzz from the latest Toy …

This laughing red nose is part of the range that Sainsbury’s and other UK companies are selling in aid of Red Nose Day; an annual UK charity event in aid of Comic Relief. On Red Nose Day (and during the run-up to it) people do funny things for …

My Ruger SR-40 is the first handgun that I bought, and I do not ever plan to sell it. I have shot close to 1,000 rounds through it, and it has never jammed on me once.
The significance of that kind of reliability stood out to me recently …

Most people use pens and think nothing about them. I use a fountain pen to sign important documents because it has a certain permanence about it. There is no doubt whose signature it is when that broad swathe of blue ink is swept across the paper. However, although legal …

The Charles Owen John Whitaker Helmet is one of my favorite choices to wear when riding horses. Charles Owen has a superior line of helmets, and they are not too costly. The way that I see it, I am protecting the most important part of my body when I …

I bought this Evington Fiorelli shoulder bag last year as a gift to my mom but unfortunately she doesn’t like the style and color of it which of course she decided to give it to me. I thought that the bag was a bit too fashionable for her …

During the Christmas season this past year, I splurged and indulged one of my passions: I bought a Thomas Kinkade Victorian Christmas Music Box for my own, personal use. I have adored music boxes since childhood, and if I collect an item, I would have to say that collecting …

I’m an avid bike rider and I believe that the Pacific Tuscon is an all around fantastic bike. I have been riding this thing regularly for about a year. It has 26 inches wheels, which I believe are wonderful, and there are a host of other good …

Potting soil seems a silly, small thing to discuss, let alone write a review about. My husband is the gardener in the family, and although we do not have a huge garden, our yard has herbs, flowers, shrubs and several trees that we take care of the best we …

Having had my dreads for all of six years now, I have not even the slightest desire to have a change in hairstyle.
Of all the hairstyles I have had (and I have had many), dreads are the easiest to maintain for me as I only spend about a couple …

I have recently begun to make my own cigarettes due to what seems to be the never ending tax increases on pre-rolled cigarettes. I bought one of those hand rollers that stuff the tobacco into tubes that have the filters attached to them. These “rollers” work similarly to the …

I saw so many Fly Papers in an open market one time and I observed how it could effectively catch flies. Well it was month of May and there were so many mangoes so that flies were also multiplying. Flies love to feast on mango peels and seeds too. …

An artificial wreath is a great bargain for decorating your home for the holidays. I have had the same one for several years and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. I know I’m saving a lot of money by passing those real wreaths by. …

I bought this hair color when I was out shopping with a friend in a small, local store (I forgot the name of it), that sells funky accessories like shoes, costume jewelry with lots of bling, scarves, belts, leggings, etc. I was in the market for a purplish …

Mega bloks streetz car packs series is a collection of toy car race which I’ve bought from the toys r us store for less than 5 GBP and one of the main reasons I’ve got it was because I was planning to take it with us on our air …

I bought a 56cm Specialized Tarmac Elite in May of 2009. This bike was equipped with a “half” 105 drivetrain. The carbon frame is the lowest end carbon produced by Specialized.
These specification worried me. Was I getting a low-end bike for $2500? I was allowed to test ride the …

I really like correctors because I write a lot and when you just cross a word it looks terrible so I don’t do that. As strange as it seems I still write letters and I write long letters so without a corrector all my letters would look horrible because …

A compass for geometric calculations may not be as useful as a positioning compass but it is still useful for equations. Alvin Pro extends on it’s usefulness by increasing it’s diameter of which a compass can cover to up to 20″ and how easy it is to access it. …

THis product is a cheap and not worth the money. I can buy better product that last longer at the dollar store.
This product is not lasting. It does not last long. With 4 children I find it difficult when I am faced with a defective or ineffective product. I …

I once bought a nice Upptacka brand bag from IKEA store back in 2009 for the price of 20 GBP at that time. This bag is sort of a backpack and can also be converted as a travel bag. One of the good features of this bag …

I purchased the vic firth 5a drum sticks. These sticks are great. They are made out of many different types of wood and have a classic look and feel to them. A great feature of these sticks and any from vic firth is the pitch paired …

I was shopping in a hardware store a couple of weeks ago when my eye fell on a rack with a couple of little travel flashlights near the counter. A number of them were from good and really reputable brands, but one of them really caught my eye —“ …

I love snacktimes! That’s when I get to eat anything I want. I get to experiment with different mixes of coffee: with brown sugar, with chocolate syrup, with ice cream. I also pair my coffee with yummy treats like cakes and different types of cookies.
When I got a pack …

I recently purchased the Space Bag collection to store the out of season clothes taking up considerable space in my closet. At first I was impressed by the sheer volume of clothes that they could condense down into a single, manageable parcel. I was able to reorganize my entire …

The Star Trek - USS Enterprise Iconic Vehicle is a model of the Enterprise as it appears in the latest Star Trek movie from 2009. The model, from what I can tell, is pretty accurate to the ship that I saw on the movie screen, although admittedly, more than …

Add gel refill pens are my all time favorite because these pens are very special to me. I always use them to write my notes. These pens come in 3 colors all of them write very smooth on the paper. Even my hand writing is very …

Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me is a hilarious news-quiz podcast, brought to the listener by NPR. The host, Peter Sagal, is hilarious, and the panel of guests is always wonderfully funny. I find myself laughing out loud a lot when listening to this podcast. I’ve been listening for about …

If you are looking for some good, defensive ammunition for your 9mm pistol, you might be tempted to pick up a box of Hornady Critical Duty shells for a number of reasons. First of all, Hornady is a well-known manufacturer of ammo and has a reputation for cranking out …

When I am on a diet, I prefer to eat sandwiches during lunchtime. To keep the calories low, I usually prepare them beforehand in the house. However, I just find it frustrating that sandwiches prepared ahead become soggy come lunchtime. It looks so unappetizing that I feel depressed as …

The Uniball Signo bit 0.7 has to be by far one of the best pens I’ve purchased lately in attempt to find a new favorite pen.
The pen is light weight, and is about 6 inches from cap to end. The lightness of the pen actually increases my writing performance …

I am reviewing the Disney Bambi Adhesive stickers for scrapbooking. The code for these is DJTCM05.
These are made by EKsuccess, and have the words: “Kinda Wobbly, Aren’t Cha?” in purple letters which are outlined in a light green color. They also come with a Bambi sticker and two purple …

Last week we began setting up stuff for the 127 sale at a friends house. My friends daughter was selling off a collection of pencils she had relatively cheap at the price of thirty pencils for ten cents. At today’s high prices this is quite a bargain considering most …

Sewing pattern Vogue 1239 (V1239) is an amazing dress pattern created by one of my absolute favorite designers, Chado Ralph Rucci. I fall over just looking at Rucci’s designs, so to see him create a dress for me to emulate is the best.
Luckily for me, when I …

DVD players require cleaning and maintenance much like VCRs do, and that’s something I not too long ago found out. I guess it just makes sense, really. The same way dust can reduce the playback quality of VHS tapes, dust in a DVD player can affect the lens. I …

I have had the iFly Vamp Remote controlled Bat for quite a while now, and it has given hours of entertainment. This is really a one-of-a-kind flying machine. It has wings that give it flight instead of being just for show. Easy to learn to fly, …

While many people most likely have heard of the hit cartoon children’s show, Spongebob Squarepants, they may not have heard of the chocolate straw that features the wacky cartoon character. And maybe it is for the best, because the product is not at all that enjoyable or that good.
This …