My husband is much more the enthusiast than I am when it comes to local history. His family has always been the type that takes daily summer jaunts around the state, just to see the sites they’ve already seen, talk to the locals, get the scoop on the history …

Star Trek Classic Enterprise NCC-1701 by Diamond Comics is a model that I have sitting next to my other models of the grand old NCC-1701. Yes, I own several models and model variations of the iconic Constitution-class starship and I am happy that I do because they are not …

When talking about shopping malls, nothing will probably beat Shoemart or SM here in the Philippines. SM has a chain of shopping malls around the city, and the country, most of which are really huge and is always packed with people shopping, dining or simply just walking with …

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 …

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’ve always been something of a stargazer, but up until very recently hadn’t even considered investing in a pair of binoculars, let alone a telescope. Eventually, on a whim I decided to splash out one from Amazon. I hadn’t opted for that expensive a model (£120) so I wasn’t …

I really love Teddy Bears. Ever since I was a kid until now that I am grown up I love receiving teddy bears. It has been a couple of years since I started collecting teddy bears not just as toys but also as keep sakes. Last last year when …

If you are looking for a pistol that is reliable, packs plenty of punch and is very affordable, the Stoeger Cougar should be high on your list. Stoeger — a Turkish company — makes the pistol in the following calibers — 9mm Luger, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. The pistols …

Here is a pencil I’ve been using ever since I first laid eyes on it. If there is any one mechanical pencil that is perfect for absolutely everything, this is it.
Many years ago, when I was transitioning from wood pencils to mechanical pencils, I had tried various other ones, …

The Halo Belt Driven hoppers are definitely some of the best on the market. The only problem is, they’re hard to get ahold of because they’re usually priced so high that they’ll end up costing more than the marker itself.
However, price aside, this hopper performs excellently. The main quality …

It seems every year there is anew Elmo toy just in time for the Holidays. This one is the best of all. He acts just like Elmo does on the show with a question of the day. He has a clock that he goes by to tell it …

As a person who has been longboarding for many many years I can honestly say that the shape of a drop longboard is better than the pintail shape, or any other shape in fact. If you are in the market to buy a longboard, or you are a beginner …

I bought this ELC blossom farm soft toy when my baby was only 2 months old at Early Learning Center store. I normally placed it in front of my baby’s stroller and sometimes on his car seat. One thing I like about it is that it is …

I bought this handy case from Indigo Book Store for $10, and I’ve been using it ever since. It’s made of metal for the most part, with transparent, green plastic casing at both ends.
The reason I bought this right away was because I often worried about …

Dial has a new hand soap that is made with real aloe and contains moisturizers. I am a hand soap snob, normally choosing the foaming hand washes over liquid, mainly because they seem to clean and spread across the hands better. But I have to say that I was …

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 …

The number one cleaning tool in my kitchen is Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Commercial Scouring Pad. My home can’t afford to run out of this stuff. I’d go crazy if I have no Scotch Brite to assist me with the tough traces of burnt food on my casseroles and the …

The only plant I have ever been able to keep alive is a lucky bamboo plant. Maybe it’s because it’s lucky but they are the only plants that never die on me. I have never had much for a green thumb it’s more like a black thumb. Every plant …

At 14″ tall, this is the most technologically advanced, cute and fun toys I have ever purchased. It’s very durable, very smart, safe and has lots and lots of potential as a toy for children and young adults.
Once you’ve installed the batteries, R2 is ready to roll. …

At ALDI Food Stores, they don’t give customers free grocery bags. This is for both environmental reasons and cost reasons. It’s one of the ways ALDI says they’re able to keep prices low for customers. What customers can do, however, is purchase a cloth shopping bag from ALDI for …

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 …

The Tippman 98 custom has for a long time been the best selling paintball gun in the United States.
It has a great variety of features, and is better than most other paintball guns which sell for lower prices on the market.
NO BALL BREAKAGE
Lower quality spyder guns and other brands …

People who enjoy crafts know the many and varied choices they have when purchasing glue. Craft stores, such as Michael’s, have an entire section devoted to the various types of glues. However, since I have limited knowledge in the area and virtually no money with which to experiment, I …

Where would the world be without post it notes. Whoever thought of this idea not only is the smartest person on earth ,but also a billionaire. 3m has now made them in all shapes ,sizes , colors even neon ones. They are used all …

I got a Nostalgia Electrics Hard Candy Cotton Candy Maker (in pink) as a gift. This particular machine is pink and white, about the size of a microwave, and plugs into a standard U.S. wall outlet. I don’t know where this particular unit was purchased, but it cost 49.99 …

Some of you may be going, ” Why would anyone want a button maker?” However, I tell you now that a button maker is one of the most things to use in a group setting. I purchased this button maker for my congregation’s youth group about 3 years ago …

In Jamaica, one of the things people seem to fear the most are lizards. In many other Western countries, spiders seem to be first on the list of things which people fear. However, here I think green tree lizards top the list; and then what seconds them are what …

The Orb factory makes these awesome craft kits called Sticky Mosaics. Each kit has a different theme such as In the ocean is all fish designs. I bought this at a discount warehouse type store and was only able to find 3 different boxes of the sticky mosaics. Inside …

My niece and nephews are really into Crayola Twistables. These are pencils that doesn’t need sharpening. The color of the pencil is the same with the ordinary or regular pencil. However, when you look at it closely and when you touch it, it’s not made of wood. It’s more …

Bic Velocity Gel Pen is a great pen that so far has done quite well for my standards. I’m a fairly picky pen-user, and I prefer roller pens that are inky rather than ballpoints which I find often run dry quickly and make my marks look faded. Here’s a …

When I got my UTG M234 I was pretty excited. The UTG M324 is a spring powered airsoft gun (meaning you have to cock it between every shot.) It is modeled after the army M24 sniper rifle in use by army snipers today. It comes in desert camo or …

The Colonial Inn of Norwood, NJ is a catering facility that hosts weddings, company events, fundraisers, etc. My husband and I got married there and it was the best experience ever!
We’ve been to many “upscale” expensive weddings that don’t even compare to the Colonial Inn in quality. …

Needing a scientific calculator for my studies, I went to Superstore and left with a brand new Media Programmable Scientific Calculator SC-2000. It’s a medium-size calculator that had all the functions I required, so why not?
When I got home, I opened the package and tried it out. I was …

Me and my dad both collect air rifles/pellet guns, and we own about a dozen in total. This Beeman P1 Magnum was originally his, and he gave it to me about two years ago. This is, as of now, probably my favorite one. It has a combination of solid …

I love Jansport bookbags. I am very rough with my things so an extremely durable book bag was ideal for my busy days traveling and those heavy school books. Not only is the book bag padded for extra neck and shoulder support, but it has about 8-10 different compartments …

I picked up a box of this stuff at a Cabela’s store in Rogers, Ark., because it was the cheapest brass-cased ammo available in the .380 ACP caliber and I figured it would make for some good range ammo. Here’s the bottom line on this stuff — it is …

NOTE: This review is for the Echo 1 mp5a5, also known as the mp5-j. The other mp5 models by Echo 1 have nearly the same performance, but have some minor differences which will not be mentioned in this review. Furthermore, Echo 1 is a rebranded Jing Gong gun for the …

Pepsadent Whitening must me one of the cheapest teeth whitening products available, I bought it at Walmart for only $0.88. Well, what can I say. I guess you get what you pay for. Pepsadent Whitening works fine as a toothpaste, it has a pleasant minty taste and leaves the …

I bought this froggy rattle toy from ELC (Early Learning Centre) store along Lakeside mall. Once I saw it I thought that it was somehow a very good toy for my then 2 month old baby. One thing I like about it is that it has …

Tropic Reservoir may be one of the best kept secrets in southern Utah. I have only been there a few times, but I have never seen it overly crowded with people fishing. If my recent visit was any indication, visitors may have trouble finding a less crowded public area …

The Red Hood: The Lost Days Issue 1 of 6 is a miniseries by Judd Winick that shows the evolution of Jason Todd, also known as the anti-hero and villain the Red Hood. It begins with Ra’s and Talia’s reactions to Jason’s death and the investigation into …

My son has had this scooter for two years and he still loves it. Before this one, he had a regular scooter that was similar, but a couple of his friends were getting these spark scooters, so he saved his money so he could buy one. …

I ought to know better than to buy my body jewelry at Hot Topic, but this one looked very cute while in the case, so I thought I’d take a chance.
This curved barbell is the sort that you wear in your navel. I can’t see anyone wearing this one …

This is another great addition to the Jing Gong lineup. I have carried this gun as my second primary weapon onto the air soft playing field! My primary is a X-9 sniper rifle and the Jing Gong is fantastic compliment to it. When your on the move a …

We picked up these pens mostly because we needed pens, and my significant other prefers black pens.
The ink in these pens flows freely, without any clumps or clots occurring yet. It is a nice dark ink, which is a bit on the wet side. The pen is comfortable to …

Last Christmas we needed a new artificial tree. Although I was a bit leary, my husband convinced me to try a prelit. We ended up with a six foot prelit Winston Pine from Walmart. When we got the tree out of the box, we found it was all in …

Having worked in the office supply industry for over five years, I have gotten an excellent idea of what products are the best and what products are the worst. The Uniball Signo Premier 207 Pen by Sanford is by far the best pen I’ve come across. Customers, …

I was introduced to Pure Citrus air freshener by a friend who was really into eating and using all-natural and organic products. It’s a non-aerosol air freshener made solely from citrus oils, with no artificial additives. But I have to admit that I’m rarely sold on a …

I recieved a wal-mart giftcard as a present. I didn’t know what to buy so I went online and looked. I came across a product called Envirascape oasis fountain. Since I was wanting to decorate my room I decided to buy it. Overall I am very pleased with the …

I recently picked up one of these guitars used with a cracked headstock that had been repaired. I had to do a bit of paint and sanding, then a complete set-up including a truss rod adjustment.
Considering this is a lower end guitar ($200-300) and it has had a cracked …