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 …

I bought a container of this paint to make a bulletin board type surface for my mom. She wanted somewhere to display the little school pictures of her grandkids that she has in magnetic frames, besides the refridgerator. I fixed up a 30 inch square piece of hardboard …

Max Gold Soldering paste for efficient soldering and De soldering of all kind of inter ground circuits and transmitter in a circuit board. I recently completed my diploma in chip level repairing of mother boards and thus my profession requires soldering and De soldering of these I.C’s and transmitters …

I LOVE THEM!!! These seem to be the best all around ink pens I have ever owned. I started buying these pens when I was in high school using them for almost all my work that I could. Except math she forced me to use a pencil. But I …

These comics are so weird. I honestly have no clue what’s going on. Once again, I found myself playing catch up.
It’s not all the comic’s fault. I’ve been reading these comics sporadically so my knowledge of what’s going on is gone by the time I pick …

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 …

Clorox Wipes are disinfectant, multi-purpose cleaning clothes. They come in a plastic dispenser and are supposed to disinfect the area up to 99.9%. I use them in the kitchen, in the bathroom especially, and in nearly every room in my home. I like being able to …

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 …

Aiins World is a great place for them who loved to see and appreciate the world most famous architectures. There are about 12 zones and 109 of designed replicas displayed, with their own historical, cultural and significance value. In Aiins World you will see Eiffel Tower (France), Tower of …

I really enjoy using Ampad’s Evidence Pull and Seal 9″x12″ catalog envelopes in the 20 pack because they stay securely shut while going through the mail, and I don’t have to lick them. I do not have to worry about them getting torn open while traveling because the …

Product Description: A bag of salt and other chemicals designed to melt ice and snow off of your sidewalks and driveway.
What I liked about this product: This time of year, with the snow and crappy weather, is the time of year when stores take advantage of their customers and …

Me and my family were looking for a nice Christmas Tree. We wanted a tree up to 5 feet tall and which is already fitted with decorative lights . We found loads of varieties of Christmas trees in the market but we liked the Fibre Optic …

My grandfather is already in his 80’s but is still very active in heading our business. He often writes letters to business associates and friends, and even shares his thoughts to various agencies through his writings. However, he does not know how to use the computer, more …

One of the most uniform-looking and hardy trees that I have found, is the Japanese Maple. Not only are they easy to maintain because their average height is about four to six feet, but they add a great variety of color to one’s outdoor landscaping scenerio, and are …

I went to Staples one day to find the right pencil. I needed something durable that would last a long time, but at the same time be inexpensive. I came across these Forte A57 pencils, which looked to be quite durable and what I was looking for. The price …

These days I mostly write my reviews in books and on paper before I type it and sent it to reviewstream, and when I write my reviews, I usually do it in pencil because I tend to make a lot of mistakes at times. Right now, I’m using a …

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 …

Diamond Select Toys Star Trek The Next Generation Deluxe Starship USS Enterprise NCC-1701 D is one of my absolute favorite Star Trek models! This model is the refit Enterprise D from the future as shown in the final two-part episode of the series: “All Good Things…” and the ship …

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 …

I got this pen from my dad when I was in a hurry and had no time to buy a pen. I am very much confident about my dad’s choice, which was weirdly one of my first impressions of the pen. With a very bad performance from Jetter Youth, …

When we went pumpkin picking at a popular local farm, we saw this kit at their checkout line and decided to give it a try. We always like to paint some of our pumpkins to make them last longer, as opposed to carving them all out, and it …

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 …

I like to keep a box of wooden kitchen matches on hand in case the stove doesn’t want to light. It does this on rare occasion, generally after you wash it. Yes, you try to be careful but I guess sometimes the wrong thing gets wet. That happened today …

We’ve all been sick recently so my wife and I decided to do some major cleaning in our house over the past couple of days. This included taking the time to dust the house; something we probably should do more often than we do.
I didn’t know if we had …

Moleskine started selling their products in some of Manila’s high-end bookstores such as Fully Booked some years back. I was in need of a nice compact notebook to help me keep organized, so I picked up one of their little Reporter’s Notebooks, and I’ve been using it ever since.
This …

One of the advantages of being a firearms instructor at a police department is that people ask you to try their new guns. I recently had the pleasure of shooting two of the new Springfield XD handguns. Both were chambered in .40S&W; One was a full size, the other …

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 was looking to recycle some scrap metals and I found out that I could take it here and also be paid for it. It was over a year ago when I first went here and I’ve gone several times since. When I go here I’m usually …

Star Trek Enterprise NCC-1701E by Diamond Select Toys is unfortunately a model that disappointed me. There are a couple of issues that I have with this model that result in me feeling as if not a whole lot of time or energy was put into making this model the …

I looked everywhere online, bookstores, and superstores for the perfect Mom agenda to help keep track of my 4 kids dr appts, school events, ect and I was NOT willing to pay $40 and up for it. I found the Amy Knapp Family Organizer to fit and exceed my …

If you are the type of person that likes to make a little extra money here and there, I highly recommend signing up for focus pointe. Focus point is a marketing agency that pays you and other members of the public for their opinions. They permit you to participate …

What a massive let down this figure was. The average retail value of the figure is around $20 and is only one piece in a two-piece diorama that features a Viking Elmer Fudd. At most, it’s worth a quarter of that price.
Once opened, you quickly determine the …

Sticky notes are something that I have been using for some time now. They are very useful and I have found that they have come in handy for reminders as well as to mark different pages of textbooks or magazines while studying or shopping for groceries. I think it …

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 …

I received this bicycle as a birthday present from my husband. Although I am not a avid cyclist, he is. It’s true that I have also started to like watching Tour de France but in terms of biking, I am very picky on the type of surfaces I want …

Star Trek: The Next Generation Enterprise D Ship by Diamond Select is quite gorgeous. The model features numerous details that never really quite came alive or into perspective on the television show, like the Captain’s Yacht and the escape pods. What is really great is that this model, like …

Tru-Rite Sketchbook is a drawing book that I found at Staples while searching for art supplies. There were other sketchbooks that I was interested in; however, none of them compared to the price point offered by Tru-rite sketchbook: $3.99. I ended up buying five because the price was to …

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 …

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 …

I did not actually buy this pencil. It was actually my brother who gave it to me recently when I had run out of pencils and needed one to do something. I did not remember ever hearing of the brand, and was interested to see whether or not …

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 …

Another one of the stationery that my brother brought home recently was a “Little Tree HB2 Quality Pencil”. The first thing that struck me about the “Little Tree HB2 Quality Pencil” was the colour, since it was a striking shade of my favourite colour. However, it was only when …

The Copper Canyon apartments are a very nice community to live in. It is a big complex with a lot of features. I lived here for about a year and enjoyed every moment of it. I can say the only down fall to me was that the apartments were …

My daughter likes bags. I do not know how else to say it but she loves carrying things around with her every where she goes. She likes purses and back packs and all kinds of bags. She wanted a clear back pack for school but I did not think …

This is a widget that is called the idiot test. It is a test but it’s fun. It’s more like a game than a test I would say. I really like it overall and even put it on my blog. It’s kind of addicting, once you mess up you …

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 …

I got my Craft-Lite Cutter as a Christmas gift and love it. I love doing all kinds of crafts and have found this cutter a great tool. They use to just be available through TV but they are now available through normal stores. I think mine was purchased at …

As a working mom and the family’s bread winner, i sometimes find it hard to make both ends meet. That’s why when buying toiletries or any other products, I do some kind of canvassing first to compare their prizes so I can select which costs less. Even when it …

I’ve used quite a few pair of binoculars in my life, but I’d have to say that my own Barska Gladiator binoculars are probably my favorite. The particular model I own is the Barska Gladiator 10-30×50 magnification pair, usually priced just under $50, which is what I purchased mine …

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, …