Other Reviews
The Fire Protector safe
The Fire Protector by Honeywell is a fireproof safe that means 6×13 and weights eight pounds.This safe was suggested to me by a Walmart employee but I hesitate since it retailed for $40.00 but when I was assured that it works I figured it was worth the investment. …
Speed Stick Alpine Force deodorant
I’ve been using Speed Stick deodorant and anti-perspirant for a couple years now, and one of the ones I’ve used is Speed Sick’s Alpine Force. It helps reduce your perspiring, and covers it with it’s own scent. It has a gel-like quality to hit, …
Ruger SR-40 handgun
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 …
Derwent Coloured Pencils Artist Range
I recently bought a 36 pack of Derwent Pencils Artist Range and I’m amazed at the quality. Prior to my purchase, I have been using the cheap pencils you can find at $2 Shops. But this time I decided to treat myself and get a proper brand.
Derwent …
3m post it notes
I don’t think the 3m company knew when they first introduced post it notes over 10 years ago that it would be so worldly recognized as the number one item to be used by professional and non-professional people. There is not an office or home in the world …
Tippmann Flatline Barrel
The Tippmann flatline barrel has to be about the best barrel system made for paintball. This barrel will greatly increase the performance of the Tippmann 98 Custom paintball marker, or the A-5 paintball marker. Both are excellent guns, and are made even further better by the addition of this …
Kibbutz Mizra
Before I reached Israel, I never heard of the word “Kibbutz”. I had the good fortune of staying in Kibbutz Mizra and observing first hand the actual working of a Kibbutz. Kibbutzs are collective settlements owned by the members where there is no concept of individual ownership. Kibbutz …
Hilroy Notebooks
The Hilroy 150 page hard cover notebook was a severe disappointment to me. I was traveling the world with a fresh copy of their blank notebooks commonly offered in big-box department stores. The book was 5.99, which is a reasonably high price for two slabs of cardboard and about …
Elmer’s 3D Washable Glitter Glue Pens
I’ve done a lot of Christmas stocking decorating and when my brand of choice was unavailable at my local store I came across this brand. Overall I am very pleased with this glue with the exception of a few flaws.
As a positive; it is a solid glue that …
Post-it Notes for Office use
I have the Post-it Notes in the office at work. I have used them several times to leave notes to my colleagues and have found this to be a positive experience. Please let me share this experience with you.
First I would like to review the design of the notes. …
Olympus RC I Outback Binoculars
As a mother of two very adventurous boys, I often find myself off on a nature hike or similar adventure. One day I thought it would be cool if we each had a pair of binoculars to use during these outings. I wanted a model that wasn’t so cheap …
Pilot G-2 Pen
The Pilot G-2 pen has for a long time been my #1 choice of a pen.
SUPERIOR WRITING QUALITY
The writing quality of the pen is awesome. It uses gel ink refills which allow it to write much smoother than your average cheap pens. They write much smoother, saving a lot …
Parker Vector ball point pen (black)
I’ve started using parker ball point pen while I was in college because I really find it very convenient and easy to use whenever I am jotting down some notes while listening to the discussion of my college professor. Being a student I used to jotting down …
BIC Pencils
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 …
Pessoa A/O Close Contact English Saddle
The Pessoa A/O Close Contact English saddle is a delight to ride in. I was in need for a close contact saddle for jumping my horse, and researched many different saddles prior to buying the Pessoa. I liked the A/O because of the 10 ” seat and wider panels. …
Evington Fiorelli shoulder bag in lime/yellow
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 …
Matrix Amplifying Shampoo
I am always on the quest for the perfect volumizing shampoo and I think I finally found one in Matrix Amplifying Boost shampoo. This shampoo leaves my hair very clean and healthy with no build up or residue. It creates tons of lift, but does not let my hair …
Pilot Bottle 2 Pen
I was really excited when I first saw this pen because it was always sad to see so much plastic going to waste every time people throw away their plastic mineral bottles after a day.
Then one day I stepped into the bookshop …
Steiner Safari 8×42 Binoculars
What’s a safari without having the right gadgets? Practically boring and quite frustrating. Before we were posted in Africa, my husband made sure that each one in my family gets his or her own pair of binoculars. I was given this Steiner Safari binoculars and I am responsible …
AquaDoodle basic mat
My son received this toy, the Aquadoodle basic mat and pen as a Christmas gift, and because I wanted to save a new toy for a rainy day, we didn’t open it until just the other day. My son was immediately interested in it, perhaps just because it was …
Pilot Pens
I have always been a fan of a good pen. I like to use them to highlight certain areas, and to separate the different ideas, but I really hate how some pens just don’t seem to work very well. But I finally found the brand that I like the …
Silver Colored X-Pen
I have been using the Silver Colored X-Pen for many months now. I have found it to be a nicely designed pen which is also comfortable and very easy to use. Kindly let me share my experience with you.
Please let me start this review by telling you a …
My Brest Friend nursing pillow
I bought a My Brest Friend nursing pillow since it was the #1 choice of lactation consultants, but I was a bit disappointed with it. I tried it out for awhile, then went back to my Boppy.
My Brest Friend does have some features that the Boppy does not …
Kubotan Self-Defense Device- Black (Pointed)
A Kubotan is a self-defense device which is made of solid aluminum. It has a key ring on one end of it and it is used to strike people with or to place on pressure points on the person’s body. I bought the Kubotan after my boyfriend and I …
Cavalier Mobile Home
We have been in our mobile home for a year now. We bought it brand new. It is a single wide, 1140 sq. feet mobile home, made by cavalier.
Overall, I am satisfied with the home. It took me a good 4 months to get used …
TDI
TDI stands for toluene diisocyanate. This is a mixture of toluene 2, 4, diisocyanate and toluene 2, 6, diisocyanate. This has yellow color and pungent smell. If you smell once, you will not forget what is like because it has unique smell. If you happen to touch and try …
Igloo Maxcold Lunchbox
I’m pretty good about packing a lunch for work. I rarely ever buy lunch at work, maybe 3-5 times a month at the most. For the longest time I’ve packed my lunch in a brown paper bag. Easy, convenient, but pretty wasteful, and you can’t really …
Rambo Square Schooling Pad
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 …
Thermos 12 oz. Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Thermos brand has created the coolest water bottle ever. Literally. While out of town at a convention, I needed a small, stainless steel (not a fan of plastic) water bottle that would fit in my bag. I went to the nearest large, discount store and found the Thermos 12 …
Captain America 50
Of the three issues of Captain America that I have read, this is my favorite. For one thing, Captain America actually does stuff in this issue, but it also flashes back to World War II so we get to see Steve in action as well.
The backdrop …
Bissell Tough Stain Remover
Bissell Tough Stain Remover will penetrate and loosen tough stains and embedded dirt in your carpet. This product really works. It can used as a on the spot stain remover and cleaner, or as a precleaner, applied to the entire carpet before the use of a carpet cleaning machine.
Bissell …
Crayola Pip Squeaks markers
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 …
Sharpie Precision Permanent Ultra Fine Markers - Two Pack
I picked up these markers because I wanted a precise, solid black line while I was making some holiday cards, and this product was a cheaper option made by a brand I trust. I was not disappointed, and these markers seem to perform well and are long lasting for …
Swing line stapler
About ten or maybe even eleven years ago at this point, I purchased a Swing line stapler from a small office supply store in my home town. I paid a little more for this stapler, maybe ten dollars back then, but I knew before making the purchase that I …
Hair Products: La Bella Lots of Curls, Extra Hold Styling Gel
I picked up my first bottle of “La Bella Lots of Curls” at Walgreens, attracted by the idea of a styling gel “scientifically formulated to enhance curls,” as the bottle said, both natural curls or permed hair. I have tried this product on my medium-length, permed hair, and found …
Yellow Tail Merlot
I am a devoted Yellow Tail Brand wine drinker and haven’t had a bad bottle or flavor yet. My favorite red wine is definitely a merlot as I love it’s subtlety without the overbearing bite of an extremely dry wine, such as a harsh cabernet.
Whenever my husband …
Boye “I Taught Myself to Crochet” Kit
I recently found myself looking for a hobby that I could do while watching television. That criteria alone sort of makes it difficult. I found the Boye ‘I Taught Myself to Crochet’ kit at my local Wal-Mart, and since it was reasonably priced for $11.00 USD I figured why …
Carter’s Cooler Tote
I found this bag to be an exceptional buy. I found it this way for many reasons. One of the reasons was that it offered so much for so little money. I can’t really grasp what the creator of this tote bag was thinking but I just want to …
Futurama 12″ Bender Bank
Save your money by not buying this bank!
The 12″ Bender Bank, based on the character from the animated show Futurama, retails for around $25 and is generally worthless.
Bender stands upright on two spindly, unmovable plastic legs with equally unmovable feet that are uneven and unbalanced. Bender has …
Macpac rucksack
I bought this rucksack back in 2005 while I was in New Zealand and the reason why I got it is because I love going outside camping and the other bag I’ve got in the past isn’t really good during bad weather condition and it easily get wet once …
Olympia Hopkins 18-Inch Orange Backpack
I used this backpack for my last year of school, and can say that it was a pretty nice backpack. I really liked it when I saw it in the store, even though it ended up costing me $100. Unfortunately, the bag didn’t last me very long, and I’ll show …
Febreze Air Effects Linen & Sky Air Freshener
I have my dog inside the house so it’s very important for me to have disinfectants and odor eliminators. I use Febreze Linen and Sky Air Freshener to keep the house smelling fresh. The container has an easy to spray trigger, unlike for some other air fresheners that you …
Wintec Pro Dressage Saddle
Let me start out by saying once you get a Wintec Pro Dressage your butt is now spoiled. I dread using other saddles because nothing compares to my Wintec Pro’s comfort.
Wintec has created truly revolutionary synthetic saddles. Not only do they last longer. But are generally easier …
Crochet with Plastic Bags
A friend of mine showed me a tote bag that she crocheted. It was so cute, and looked like a straw bag. She asked me what I thought it was made of, and when I didn’t know, she said those plastic grocery bags! I couldn’t believe …
Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Commercial Scouring Pad
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 …
Radio City 91 FM
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 …
Sleepcare On-the-Go Travel Blanket
I was at the mall when I saw these On-the-Go travel blankets at Sleepcare. As I easily get cold, I decided to buy three: one to use in our den while I watch television, one for the car, and another for the office. I bought one beige …
The Trek Woman 7100 bicycle
Since the summer is coming up, I really wanted something to keep me going. I wanted something that I could do on the go whenever I felt the need to get active. I think that exercise is the most important thing when it comes my body. So i went …
Tomy Light Rider car toy
The tomy light rider car toy was one of my child’s favorite toys. He would play with it for long hours and sometimes there are times whenever I take it away from him he would scream and cry. I got this toy for less than 5 GBP …
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