My wife wanted to dope me up on medicines that would help me go to sleep. I was having a hard time getting to sleep for a long time. I think I was going into my second week of NOT getting any sleep. I was restless and so engulfed …

Volunteering with the Yanapuma Foundation in Ecuador is a unique experience. At times one can feel overwhelmed with the scope of what the foundation does, but the overall experience brings together the expertise and genuine spirit of the foundation itself with the setbacks and frustrations of trying to …

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 had to find something for my dad’s 50th birthday, and had no clue. I had to make it special, but didn’t have a lot of moolah saved up [so the Toyota’s out], but wanted to give something that he would cherish until at least his 60th birthday.
I was …

If there is one thing in our house that will never be absent for vanity purposes, it will be the Apollo Petroleum Jelly. Because of the numerous use of this product, it is imperative that we check if we still have enough stock on hand. I like this particular …

I so long wanted to visit Detroit Zoo for I heard so many good things about the place. Finally, my husband made that happen when we went to Detroit Zoo on Memorial Day. I love going to a place like this where I could see a families …

I must say that am very impressed with this particular G.I. Joe model. The way it was made and the materials used were wonderful. His skin feels so real, it’s uncanny.
What impressed me the most about its talking was you can actually understand everything he says. Now that’s …

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 …

These are the cutest thing. I have a set for both of my children. It is a tile kit so that you can get a handprint, footprint or both. The set comes in a cute little wooden crate and includes two tiles, two stands, sandpaper, …

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 …

Since I started working in the office and preparing reports I became concern to every office equipment and supplies I buy, specifically for holding the documents securely. My reports usually consist of less than 30 pages everyday. Paper clips cannot severely attach those sheets. It needs to hold securely …

I’ve used Post-It Notes for years. This adhesive notepad is a cheap, easy way for me to mark pages in my books, leave notes to myself on my bedroom door, and pass quick bits of information on to other people in the house.
For the most part, I prefer the …

During the birthday party of my son I’ve decided to get him a nice birthday candle for him to enjoy blowing on top of his birthday cake. There is nothing really special about this candle except that it is oh so cheap which of course prompt me to …

Eureka, CA has very few home inspectors for people who are buying a new or not so new home. It is important to know whom to call when you want that home to be truly in good shape for you when you do want to buy a different home …

The etched glass martini set is one of my favorite things that I own and I love it even more because it was on sale when I bought it. Everyone that comes into my house comments on it because it looks really upscale and expensive, but I know exactly …

Strathmore Smooth Bristol 11” x 14” 20 Sheet Drawing Pad in the 100 lb weight is one of my favorite papers to create on. Whether I am using mechanical pencils, watercolor pencils, pen and ink, or even ink washes and gouache the smooth Bristol 100 lb paper from Strathmore …

I have a six year old daughter. She loves My Little Pony. She sort of collects them as well. She even has My Little Pony stickers and has decided which one is the queen and other rolls for the different ponies. One day we were …

The newest craze is to, apparently, purchase stainless steel water bottles and use them instead of plastic water bottles, especially if you are, like my family often does, re-filling the plastic bottles. The reasoning behind this is that the plastic bottles are both bad for the environment in terms …

While I was visiting with my mom, in Canada, I was surprised to find, that when it came to 24 hour food service, there was only one place to go if you got hunger pangs like at 3am. That place was called Denny’s a typical western diner that serves …

My three kids decided to join our local chapter of 4H in Fentress county Tennessee this year as an extracurricular activity. I was amazed at how well organized they ran their meeting and some of the activities they did were unlike any I had seen. They did this exercise …

Yankee candles may work well for regular days, but WoodWick candles are the way to go for the holidays. The candles come in various sizes. A 3.2 ounce candle can burn up to 30 hours. A 10 ounce candle can burn up to 100 hours. Whatever the size, all …

This pen provides support, is sleek, and is very smooth when in use. I’ve been out and about just looking for the right pen for me. Well, the G2 is it. Pilot has finally created the flawless pen. If you care about finding comfort and still having a great …

I love the candle peaches and petals from GLADE smell. These little lightweight candles come in a frosted glass and scented with real oils from the natural source to keep the scent of peaches and petals fresh. From one little candle I’m able to have my entire …

Streamline and trim, this smooth writing implement affords the writer a comfortable grip. The ink itself delivers flawless lines in its flow, devoid of smudges, spats and broken lines as many ball point pens tend to deliver. It has a comfortable weight behind it so it’s not …

In my home office I use a dry erase board and I am constantly looking for a set of dry erase markers that come in different colors. For this reason I purchased RoseArt Miracle Two in One Dry Erase Markers. I liked them because they had two …

In my work sometimes i still using manual paperwork, not fully computerized. Some document still needed to be marked one by one to verified and make sure there’s nothing wrong. To do that tasks, I still trust the best marking pen that i used since i was in the …

I recently bought a set of mechanical pencils of papermate . This review would tell you about my experiences using them . I am a graduate student and take three classes, at least this semester. I prefer not missing out any points, which my professor says hence pencils are …

I have this punching bag not because I want to become a boxer but to diversify the sports activities we can do in the house. Choosing the type of punching bag we wanted was a difficult one. When we were in West Africa, I needed one which was unfilled …

These are great cigarettes for less than $5 a pack in Kentucky. When I want a refreshing smoke, I buy a pack of these in a box and enjoy them all week. I try different brands all the time and I highly recommend KOOL menthol cigarettes to satisfy that craving …

My husband and I decided to begin doing some gardening at home because we have four kids who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and this would be a good way to have inexpensive organic produce for them. We picked up a topsy turvy tomato planter at …

I always carry a small notepad in my back pocket, and I am very particular about the size, durability, and price. Alco Memo Books have met my criteria because they come in a pack of six for only $1, they are bound at the top instead of on …

This is probably one of my favorite outdoor past-times with my boyfriend or with 2 of my best friends.
Yesterday, my friend, Kay, brought her FlyTech Dragonfly to let us all have fun together. I was the last one to fly this cool looking dragonfly, and I had a …

Sewing pattern Vogue 1240 (V1240) is a flirty, knee-length and sleeveless summer dress designed by Guy Laroche. Laroche is a French designer who designs everything from women’s wear to accessories to lingerie. I have not seen a lot of Laroche’s designs, but from what I have seen his clothes …

Recently I went to USJ(Universal Studios Japan) with my family. It is like my wishes came true when I got the opportunity to go there. To ensure we have a good time in USJ, we bought Universal Express Pass Booklet for 4 in order to experience the most popular …

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 bought a Mini Electra Sculptued Light made by LumiSource, Inc the other day. This is a very cool and nice decoration for a room. It can be used for parties or just to relax after a hard day at work. The Mini Electra Sculptued Light has many different …

I love to highlight words. I highlight newspapers, magazines, books, and pretty much everything that can be highlighted. I decided to try a new kind of Sharpie highlighter I noticed at the store to see if I liked the product or not. My first purchase was a 2-pack of …

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 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 …

When I was very young everybody did the Twist. My teenage cousin and one of my playmate’s older sister did it,perfecting the technique to the music of 45s played on portable turntables in the privacy of their bedrooms. I remember trying to copy dancers that I saw on …

Having seen the Phantom of The Opera performed in theater, I was very excited when it came out in a movie. I mean it was a fantastic play which I absolutely love. The idea of a movie thrilled me to no end. My hope was that the movie would …

We have been having a serious mosquito problem again in and around our house and since getting insect sprays to deal with the ones inside can be very expensive sometimes and inconvenient because we have to open the windows because of the heat, what we have to resort to …

The bright colors of these water bottles is what caught my eye while at Dollar Tree. There, they had blue, green and pink twenty-eight ounce water battles for a dollar. The blue was the most attractive of the bunch. It’s a bright, transparent blue and since blue is my …

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 …

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. …

The television advertising for Stride Gum is quite clever; the ads involve various extreme methods the company employs to get the gum chewer to spit out the gum already! The main idea is that this gum lasts so long that people don’t spit it out and the company is …

Before getting into a review of what the Winchester SXZ ammo is, it is important to discuss what it is not. There are people who will swear up and down that this ammo is the direct replacement for Winchester Black Talon ammunition. That is simply not the case.
Black Talons …

About 3 years ago, my dad got me an air/pellet rifle, called the Gamo Recon, which was about $100 online. It was supposed to be a “youth rifle” meaning decent power and accuracy, and lightweight. This is basically exactly how it turns out to be, if not better. This …

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 …

For many years, I was convinced that the only pen I could write with in anything approaching a legible style, was a fine-tipped, black Bic biro. I had come to this conclusion because my handwriting was so illegible when I was a schoolboy that no one could read it. …