My oldest daughter loves to read. In fact, the thing she is looking forward to the most when it comes to being a 1st grader next year is the fact she can check out as many books as she wants from the school library.
Since it is now summer vacation, …

I always wanted to have a MontBlanc pen for many years. One day, I got a big yearly bonus from my company and decided to buy my dream pen. I went to a MontBlanc shop and started looking for some pen designs. I knew that I did not want …

I bought this gun brand new at a local swap meet. When I went home and started shooting it, it worked great. It lines up with the sight well, and shoots very fast. The gun would definitely be painful if you were shot by it. I enjoyed this gun …

My seven year old son has been drooling over these markers for quite a while now. We recently had his seventh birthday party, and he received money from some of the guests. So when I took him shopping tonight, as soon as he spotted them he knew …

I would highly recommend these bell boots to anyone that is in the market to purchase. I have tried many different brands and have been the most pleased with the fit and construction of the Pro Tech bell boot manufactured by the Classic Equine company. One …

When planning a wedding, most couples try and find the perfect location that will make for a memorably beautiful day they will hold with them in their hearts. Traditionally, these events are held in a place of worship, in monuments that are grand and resembling some form of the …

I have had this JanSport Day Pack for over three years. It is a rugged pack that has seen constant use both toting books back and forth and on day hiking trips. It has never let me down. This pack is very well made.
This day pack has a …

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 …

Sewing pattern Vogue 1238 (V1238) was designed by Issey Miyake, a Japanese fashion designer. Issey Miyake has a history of designing garments based on geometric shapes and volume, and this pattern is no different. Although I didn’t like the look of the dress on the envelope, I still purchased …

Some would say sketch pad paper is useless…and paper is just fine. Which may be true, if you’re on a low budget, but still…if you’re a professional or need good sketch paper, you should buy this. Not only will it fit on your pack to wherever, it is very …

I have been a student worker at the Academic Success Center at Concord University for almost 2 years now, since its establishment in 2008. I have had a very pleasant experience here and intend to stay until I graduate.
The small office is located in the Marsh Administration building on …

I’m glad I was actually paying attention to the community announcements in the newspaper the other day. Otherwise, I would have missed out on the annual Kid’s Share Fair at the Beaver Dam Mall.
This is our third year attending the fair (we attended our first when our oldest 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 …

This is a great cork roll for certain projects. The first thing I have to point out I that it is a fine grain cork roll and is only 3/32” thick. While some may find it suitable to make their own cork board with, I do not …

I am reviewing the Bic Fine nib biro as it is a pretty good pen. This is the pen that tends to be orange coloured with a black lid. I bought this because the fine nib somehow makes my writing look more neat and I know this …

Gelly Roll Gel Pens by Sakura of Japan are useful for any project. I’ve used them for crafts, letter writing, and even homework. They write in thick lines and come in many wonderful designs. They are great to use for writing birthday and holiday cards. When …

Being that I am a writer, it is a must that I have white out available. I have tried several brands and all sorts of types. I have come to a conclusion. Sanford LP Liquid Paper Brand Whiteout is the best on the market.
It comes in a small …

When I first got into sewing and fashion design, I didn’t realize how expensive all the necessary equipment and notions would be. Because Joann’s Fabrics was rather expensive, I ended up going to Wal-Mart where I heard they had a sewing area with great deals. One of the great …

There are 3 things by Abas brand that I am reviewing for today. They are Abas Credit Card File, Abas Coin Purse and Abas ‘Montecatini’ Document Envelope. These are categorized under accessories. These 3 things are catered for those who are working in the office, and …

I was searching for new lights to place in our windows for the holiday season. I came across these lights at Walgreens. They are sold in packs of 4 for $10. What caught my attention is that they are bright white LED lights that are set …

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 …

I got my women’s skechers bikers tickled shoes which is in color brown which I bought last year in Schun store. I bought it because I was simply enticed by the nice look which I thought is a good shoes for me to wear specially when I go …

I use Duck brand duct tape for everything from closing boxes to marking my luggage so that it is easy to see. Duck brand duct tape comes in a lot of colors so I use it a lot for crafting as well. When my son gets a new coat …

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 …

This product wasn’t all that bad. There are a few improvements that could be made. A few things I think would make this a little better product is to have several colors to choose from and having the ink changed to a non toxic ink.
I will be rating …

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 …

I have never used a vegetable and fruit wash ever since I got married because there was no such product in the market available in India. I was only taught to clean veggies and fruits before preparing them to eat. But since I came back home for a vacation, …

A high quality writing utensil from Bic is the Bic Velocity Pen. This is a heavy duty retractable pen that comes in several different colors. The ink quality of the pen is excellent and is ready to use upon opening. With several ball point pens, it is …

When I first came to college last year I immediately noticed the difference of the curriculum compared to high school. There were no teachers on my back reminding me to turn in assignments or of what papers were due. I quickly realized that I was solely responsible for all …

When I went on a trip recently with my family to Washington D.C., one of the sites that we went to see was the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington Virgina. Since we were staying in the city of Arlington and the statue was right near our hotel, this was …

I consider a written expression one of the best ways to let your loved ones know how much you care for them. For special occasions in the lives of my loved ones, I always write them special notes and thoughts with the help of the Hallmark Greeting Cards.
These …

Who doesn’t like watercolor pencils? Every now and then, I really like to waste money on art materials even though I don’t use it as much. What can I say, I just love seeing them neatly stacked in one portion of the room, ready to use if need be. …

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 …

Brand Neusense Pouches come in different colors. The ones that I love are the basic grey and black ones. There’s quite a few sizes. You have a day bag, drawstring bag, and my personal favorite is the Basic Pouch Bench bag. It is grey in …

I’ve been going to a dance studio near the African Burial Ground National Monument for some time, and the other day I finally had an hour free and really spent some time exploring it. So, a brief history: in the early 90’s the city was excavating the site to …

At the office, we usually use computer when it comes to encoding quantities and deliveries to be updated online. We also do update offline, which means we have a stock card where we right the quantities and tally it. Personally, when my ball pen is hideous I am feeling …

As a moderate beer drinker, preferring beers on the lighter side, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat is my go to beer. I prefer beers that have a little bit of flavor to them and aren’t too filling, and SA Cherry Wheat is just that.
I can definitely taste the cherry …

There are so many amazing facts in the world; sometimes the knowledge that are injected to us by years of marketing and propaganda. Sometimes we also have to search for facts ourselves for the sake of our thirst of knowledge or just to have that interesting story as a conversation …

I bought this water bottle made by Cool Gear International Inc at CVS in the beginning of the summer. The bottle is made from BPA-free plastic. It is green but see through and has a turquoise rubber hand grip.
Like with any new item the bottle should be …

I’m always buying crayons for my son because he keeps on breaking them. Although it was getting to be expensive, I had no choice but to buy him some. It’s a good thing I discovered Chubby Crayons. These crayons are thicker. It’s maybe twice the diameter of the regular …

After a day’s out of paintball with my boyfriend, we went to his mate’s house, and we had a great time playing pinball macine. It is not as energy quenching as a paintball game, but it really test your arm’s strength.
I was team-mates with boyfriend’s mate’s girlfriend, and …

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 …

First of all, I didn’t buy this rewritable CD. My cousin did, since she wanted me to copy something on it for her a couple years ago. I did that, and she ended up giving me the rewritable CD. However, I only ended up using it four times …

I’m very unhappy with the International Astronomical Union. They had declared that Pluto is not a planet. Instead they have declared it a “dwarf planet.” How sad! How unfair!
I grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona, where Clyde Tombaugh discovered the planet Pluto. I remember with the Tab Book Club brought …

I recently went to the best buy in the Mall of America in Minnesota and I went in the instruments section of Best Buy. What I found was a faded cherry flying v and it really appealed to me so I decided to check it out. I played it …

I have been painting for a little over a year and a half, and have had the opportunity of experimenting with several types of canvas. The first is a canvas pallet that was good for beginner paintings, and the others that I have been using are now linen and …

The Rambo Square Schooling Pad is a really good, sturdy saddle pad to use when working your horse at home or during a lesson. I have various saddle pads, and I like to use the Rambo as the last pad that lays against my horse’s back. The Rambo Square …

I have been using this product for quite awhile after that first time when I first use it and experience the nice scent of the milk and the honey after washing my hand and since then I always buy this product and place it in the hand basin in …

The Wilker’s Maximum Contact Pad is very popular among riders in the show ring. Personally, Wilker’s Maximum Contact Pad is not one of my favorites, but this is a very decent saddle pad. What I like about Wilker’s Maximum Contact Show Pad is that it has features like a …

Back during the summer, the wheels on my Easy Wheels Shopping Cart broke and I needed replacements. Well, the replacements for the large back wheels are Arnold Ten Inch Steel Wheels. I have had them for about a half year now and I am glad to report they work …