As renters who were victims of the foreclosure crisis in Chicago, we had to scramble to pack up a 3-bedroom 2-floor home when we abruptly found out that our landlord had foreclosed on the condo we were renting. Moving is EXPENSIVE, and we had to find cheap, quick options. …

EatOutIn.com offers Austinites a way to get good food from their favorite restaurants without having to dine in or take out. EatOutIn.com is a website where you order online, pay and then wait for your food to show up. I’ve used EatOutIn when I’m working late and don’t want …

When I was employed my bosses joined a program called Quixtar (aka Amway). Of course they dragged me to the meetings telling me that since I shop on the internet anyways, I will actually earn money doing it. My husband, who is always looking for a way …

For decades, I’ve shopped via Harriet Carter catalogs. There is also a website, but my shopping as always been through the catalog, either by mail or by calling in orders.
I’ve always loved to purchase little gizmos and gadgets, things for the house or just for me. I’ve …

About a year ago I switched from Cox cable, phone, and Internet and went with Qwest for my Internet, Dish Network for my cable stations, and Magic Jack for my phone service. When I had the Cox bundle package I was paying over $160 a month. By …

My wife is going to be out of town for a few days so we went and did some last second grocery shopping this past weekend; to make sure there was plenty of food available for me and the kids.
Since our local Piggly Wiggly was giving away free pumpkins …

I have been using the Picture Me Studio in the Rockwall Wal-Mart for about three years now and even though people seem to look down on it because it is inside of Wal-Mart, I still continue to go because they are the best priced and the pictures have turned …

I am a compulsive crafter. I draw, do calligraphy, scrapbooking, wire and seed bead embroidered jewelry, sewing, and an otherwise endless list of hobbies. I was thankful to discover, upon moving to this area, that there was a new and improved JoAnn Fabrics opening within a ten minute drive …

Usana is a nutritional company that sells nutritional products and they also allow o to buy into a program so that they can make money with Usana. The one problem with this is Usana is a joke; a complete utter joke that charges way to much to buy into …

I didn’t realize how much I depended on my computer until I got a virus which completely shut my computer down. I traced the source of this virus to a former friend who was, shall we say, sending questionable pictures from shady
sources, and although it didn’t wipe out my …

Before my father passed away, he lived with us in my home. He had gotten pretty bad health wise, but as a daughter, I didn’t want to put him in a nursing home. I have heard horror stories on the news about nursing homes that badly mistreat the …

Arbonne International is a company that sells its products through in home parties, or consultations. It specializes in beauty, skincare, vitamins, and (hormonal) balancing cream.
After having a hysterectomy, an Arbonne consultant talked my into using the products to keep myself ‘balanced’ even though I still had my ovaries. …

The Handy Helper is a Cleaning Service, and then some. Rose the owner offers other services as well. Rose has an eye for details, and loves what she does. She believe’s in doing her job well. She usually makes appointments with her clients, but if you have an emergency …

If you have a troubled pool, it’s not always easy to find good care for it. We’ve had an in-ground pool for decades, and it’s gone through some nasty times. In the last couple of years, we’ve had to deal with a lot of horrible algae and …

Kruse’s Feed and Hardware is located in Washoe Valley, Nevada off of Eastlake Blvd. The drive is very beautiful, and Kruse’s sits in a small complex of businesses.
Kruse’s offers so many things to the local small community. I had a broken water pipe and instead of driving …

This review is about Sacramento Carburetor & Electrical Specialist as relates strictly to their customer service. I say that because ultimately I had the work that was needed to be done on my vehicle performed elsewhere.
When my car surprisingly failed its recent required smog check, I was in …

It’s rare to find a gas station that actually has employees that know how give great customer service, or at least in this town. I remember in the way long ago days when my mother would only drive to a Texaco station when we lived in Little Rock, AR because …

The Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory is a very neat place to get all your homemade candy for your sweet tooth. The candy is all made on site.
When you walk into the Candy Factory you will get a great big wiff of the old time candy stores. If …

My son begged me to get his car windows tinted for his birthday this year. I didn’t even know what tinting was when he asked, but he explained it to me. I agreed and started looking for a place to have it done. I called several places, …

Finding a large national retailer that also specializes in great customer service today is a rarity. Fortunately for me, Sears Optical in Gadsden, AL happens to be a member of that exceptional list.
I have been a customer at Sears Optical in Gadsden, AL for about two years. …

I called ARS Appliance Repair about two months ago to do some work on my dryer, which was not drying clothes properly. The attitude I got over the phone was decent but thats the only compliment this company gets from me. The guy who showed up had an attitude …

I go to Frenz salon about every 3 weeks to get my nails done. The salon employs two manicurists and both can perform the Shellac and OPI gel manicures that last up to 2 weeks as well as traditional nail color. It’s not very conveniently located for me, but …

Soniare Spa is highly recommended. They charge a pretty decent rate for a full hour massage of only Php400 when the usual rate nowadays is Php500 to Php600. It is located on a prime spot in Tomas Morato. I booked for a 10PM appointment. It was just a perfect …

I have recently been searching around for different internet providers available at my address. I recently found out that the address I live at does not offer DSL service. I looked through a local thrifty nickel to look for dial up internet providers. I don’t really need the high …

Unfortunately, where I live, I only have one choice in cable company and that’s Charter Communication. Overall, I won’t complain about the quality of what I get on television but I do have a lot of complaints about the company in general.
1. The selection of television stations is horrible …

This farmer’s market is unique among it’s kind– they run an indoor swap meet the 5 days the are open, and they building an artisan mall in the smaller of the two buildings. Their prices on bulk supplies and produce are in general 40% less than the surrounding grocery …

When I was looking for a place near my apartment to get some dry cleaning done, I almost completely missed Southland Cigar and Dry Cleaning, even though it was in the strip mall that I walk or drive past every day. I almost missed it because the sign at …

Ibeley school uniforms have been for years supplying the south Florida schools, facilities and businesses with uniforms for their own personal or public use. I was misfortunate enough to work for them for 3 months before having to resign do to their lack of professionalism, they are very unorganized …

Janice Beaton Fine Cheese in Calgary is a store that any cheese lover must visit, at least once, but no one goes just once, and no one should go hungry! The store has a welcoming and warm ambience, in a casual atmosphere, so if you haven’t heard about Janice …

My husband and I are very heavy smokers. We recently had an incident where one of us somehow set a trash can on fire with some of our cigarette ashes. We aren’t idiots, but something happened to make it catch on fire. Being very safety oriented people, and …

Haircrafters in Manchester is my normal barber. I have been using them for about 4 years now and I have never had a bad experience. They are close to where I live so that is a plus. They always do good work. I can show them a picture of …

I have an e-book published with Lulu.com and am currently thinking of maybe publishing a book (hard copy) as well, but I think Lulu works best for e-books. All you need to do is prepare your PDF file, register with Lulu as an author and upload your work (Lulu …

My daughter has been taking dance instruction for the last two years. Recently the dance studio she has attended for these two years, closed its doors. We were faced with having to find a new dance studio. This process can be a frustrating one. There are many considerations when …

As many couples learn when they plan for a wedding, sticking to a budget is challenging. My husband and I hired the Pros for our wedding photography because they were the most affordable we could find, but they weren’t so cheap that made us question their professionalism. Looking back, …

My fiance has been working on remodeling our kitchen for the past few months. When we finally got to the point in which we needed to decide what tile we would use for the backsplash we were stuck. We checked local home improvement stores but their selection was mediocre, …

Traffic Jams is a cool little store that has everything you could want for your car. They sell stereos , speakers , video systems, satellite radio , car alarms , keyless entry , and more. They have it all. They even sell remotes to start you car by. It …

I have recently had some issues with my driver’s license. I had moved to Florida from Indiana, and had gotten my license transferred over from that state after arriving here with no difficulty. I have never before had any serious issue with my driving record. One day while driving …

The Urban Farm store is a great resource for Portland. They really fit a niche market and know their clientele. Here in Portland the urban homestead movement is very popular. In case you are not familiar with it I will explain it to you. …

I have been a member of Online Business Alliance from its inception. Online Business Alliance offers a real product, a real business plan, and real support - from the CEO of the company, Dave Gray, to the newest affiliate that wishes to participate in the Affiliate Support Center - …

When my family moved from Alabama to Tennessee, we knew we were going to need a huge moving truck. We had a whole house full of furniture and boxes to move from one state to another. We needed the biggest truck we could find. We checked the rates …

Falvo’s Sports Cards in my opinion is one of the most organized hobby shops in the western Pennsylvania area. The shop is packed with thousands of cards. The prices are great. The owner is friendly and has a excellent knowledge about the product he sells. He is also …

The local Piggly Wiggly grocery store works on the concept that everything in the store is sold at cost with an additional 10% added at the register. This concept takes some getting used to because this percentage is in addition to the 9% sales tax for Dothan, Alabama. (Food …

As a young child, my mother bought me musical horse statues and snow globes from The San Francisco Music Box Company for several Christmases in a row. She adored the tunes they played and the intricate detail. I, being a child who had a greater appreciation for toys, did …

I had to go out of town over the weekend. I stopped at the GetGo gas station in Altoona, P.A. I pulled up to the pump and I had to go inside to prepay. There was a bus outside in the parking …

Ever since we had our first daughter, I have been a regular participant in our company’s medical flex program because I immediately saw the benefits of having a fund set aside for expected and unexpected medical expenses.
Up until a couple years ago, our company used a local company as …

Aja’s has been around for years. They started as just a hair salon and now they offer massage and facials. Aja, the owner is the sweetest person on the face of the planet. She is very warm and welcoming. And if you luck out and get her to do …

I hate wasting my time with websites like Unlockdata. I bought a phone in the UK outright and went overseas only to find it locked. I called Vodafone but it was going to take so long to unlock it I decided to use a website that promised they could …

Once again, it’s time for my semi-annual review of my local utilities. And, today I’m going to start with my phone company, Powercom.
In the past, I will say I have been quite fond of the company with very few if any complaints. Today, I’m going to say I still …

With the telephone industry going back to the giant monopolies like AT&T, it’s refreshing to see a phone company that hasn’t forgotten its small town roots.
Powercom, located in Beaver Dam, has been doing phone service for 21 years but most people don’t even know they exist. I’ve been a …