Let me preface this review by saying that although my body isn’t as fit as it used to be, I am a former competitive volleyball player and know my way around a gym pretty well. After gaining some weight, I decided to research an affordable gym that I could …

Any time we have any problems with our vehicles, we go to Schrader’s Repair. Mr. Schrader has a not real fancy and not real big buisness. My husband has been going to Schrader’s since way back before we ever met. He has been in business at his same little …

It was the first time that I have ever gone to a facial. I used not to have skin problems and the other reason why I hesitate ever going to a facial salon is that I am worried of my sensitive skin. However, I had to go into one …

I have been interested in starting a franchise business , and have been exploring different types and opportunities.
I was doing extensive research on the internet to understand and select the business that would suit me.
While doing that, I came a cross a website which offers many useful information about …

Cyberia internet café in La Cala de Mijas is an excellent local business providing lots of services for not only the local ex pat community but to anyone who lives close by.
We use the Internet computers when we are in Spain they are quick and very reliable. …

The problem with doing the responsible thing when you are out and have had anything to drink, calling a cab, is that you have to figure out a way to get your vehicle the next day, which can be a hassle and also expensive. The other issue is that …

I’m not that trusting when it comes to online income opportunities, and whenever I see ads about people getting rich in a matter of weeks and very rich in a matter of months, I just shrug my shoulders. ‘Wish them luck with their new Ferraris or their million-dollar houses.
But …

I attend holistic festivals held at our local flea market at least once every six months (though sometimes more often than that). The show is small, but it has a nice atmosphere attached to it, and thep people are incredibly friendly (though sometimes they can be a bit pushy). …

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, …

I had mentioned to a friend wasn’t real happy with the way my hair was getting colored and that the price had went up quite a bit at my current hair salon. She reccommened I try the Ritz Salon and to try to get Stacy. This is where she …

Fiona’s spa in Chicopee MA was a great place I use to go to from time to time and I really had a good experience there every time I went. I am saying this now that this place is a good place to go to unwind and they provide …

Arbonne is a skin care company founded in the 80’s in Switzerland by a businessman and a group of bio-chemists and herbalists.
Arbonne’s products are 100% natural, and there is a huge range of products to choose from.
This company has consultants all over the world, and everybody can become a …

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 …

My wife is now trying to be a stay-at-home mom and occasionally will have one of her ex-co-workers over to hang out.
Recently, she had a friend come over who was selling knives for the company Cutco. That friend is no longer welcome in my house.
My wife tries to be …

If you need a plumbing contractor, who do you call? I have usually called Roto-Rooter or one of the other “big name” plumbing places. And I have always paid “big name” prices. This time I thought I’d try a friend’s referral for a small plumbing outfit …

Having lived most of my life in Europe, I have always missed one thing immensely while in the States. A good bread. I am used to little cozy bakeries, with fantastic smells oozing out from the back. There is nothing better than a warm freshly baked bread.
The good …

I am a heavy smoker so it’s a treat for me when I can find a store that sells tobacco products at discount prices. I walked into Discount Tobacco Outlet in Manchester one day out of curiousity. I was tired of paying high prices for cigarettes at convenience stores.
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The Fair Oaks Farms Cheese Factory, located right off of I-65 in Fair Oaks, Indiana, is quite possibly the best agricultural/food service asset to Northwest Indiana. Fair Oaks Farms is owned and operated by a cooperation of local dairy families. What they have set-up in Fair Oaks, Indiana is …

In Feb 2009, i got prescription glasses made from Wizard Opticals. The frame broke in Sep 2009. The receipt said frames have 2 years replacement warranty and a new pair is replaced without any charge. I took the glasses for replacement, Tracey the owner and the person attending informed …

I like getting my moneys worth from companies, and when my windshield was recently busted by a flying rock from a truck on the highway, I was worried it was going to cost me hundreds and hundreds of dollars to get it repaired. I dread accidents like this, …

The best optical store that I have ever been to is Peeper’s The Optical Shoppe in Calgary, Alberta. It is not just the prices and selection, but the customer service is next to none. It is so good that I would even consider ordering glasses or contact lenses and …

We recently had a new Meijer open in our City. At first I was a little hesitant on such a big store moving into literally my friend’s backyard, but I was sick of just one grocery store out here and gave it a chance. This new Meijer …

I used this company recently to unblock my drains and they did such a good job for such a reasonable price, that I have kept their number and would call them again without hesitation. I found their website after doing an internet search and as they were claiming …

Sometimes I visit sports bars with my boyfriend when I get in the mood to play a bit of pool. But sometimes we just don’t know where to go to enjoy a nice game when we are in certain areas of the country. Well we were in the Curepe …

After browsing some shops around Wadena, Minnesota one day, we drifted into Once Again, a thrift store on Main Street that features endless amounts of clothes for a reasonable price. Wadena has a couple of thrift shops, but this one is the best, though it may not be …

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 Added Touch is a small stationary and invitation store located in Cheshire, Connecticut. About two years ago I found out about The Added Touch and ever since then I’ve loved it.
The owner of the store is a very nice woman who is always there. She makes …

Mr. Charles Bienenstein is a second degree black belt in the Tang Soo Do martial art, and began a school of his own a year or so ago when a school he was affiliated with went out of business. His focus is mostly young people, though he also teaches …

I recently purchased purebred arabian colt from Pauline Hughes of Hughes arabian horses. The whole transaction was done email. I let Pauline do the choosing for me after telling her what I was looking for. I live in Wisconsin and it was out of the question …

My house removal from Botswana to Europe was done by Elliott. This is already my 10th removal and contrary to usual belief that it gets better with more practice, it does not. First of all, it was difficult for the staff of Elliott to even estimate the volume of …

A-1 International Cigars and Pipes is a misleading name for the place I simply know as ‘Chico’s’. Located in an office building adjacent to a downtown mall in Calgary, A-1 looks very much like any cigar and pipe store when you first enter, but with a great selection of …

I love Randazzo’s! It is a unique wholesale produce store located in Roseville, Michigan. They have a wealth of exotic produce available, some of which you can’t find in many regular grocery stores, like tamarind, jackfruit, lychees, yuccas, and chayote squash. I really like that if I am looking …

I have always been a fan of world religions, no matter the religion, no matter the god, no matter the culture. And I forever find myself attracted to stores and business that seem to propogate a love and understanding of all religions, wether you believe in them or not. …

Pelon is the owner of Pelon’s Tattoo Ink. He will sit down with you and even work with you on your tattoo design. He is very professional and uses clean and sterile items and a sterile work environment. He is certified and a registered business with …

If you were to ask my fiance, he’d tell you that I am a pack-rat extraordinaire, meaning I have far more junk than is healthy or can be contained in a one-bedroom apartment. Of course he’s wrong. I just happen to enjoy my stuff to the point that I will …

I don’t recommend buying from this company. To say the least they are scam artist that think nothing of screwing over innocent people.
When you walk into the store it seems very promising. The people are very friendly, they seem fairly busy, and there are thousands of positive remarks about …

Before the installment of the grocery section, the Wal-Mart in Vacaville was a grungy store. Not only were the sidewalks and the parking lot littered with gum and ingrained grime, but the dirt continued on in the store. When I entered, I first noticed the dried mud and deep …

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 …

It was sunday when my bestfriend and I went to Robinson’s Mall to find a Digital Printing Shop. We were tired that time because we had a long hour travel. We were about to go home but because it was so important for my bestfriend to accomplished this, we …

Cookie-cutter portrait studios, to me, seem like a lot of money spent on pictures that look like everyone else’s. If you’re planning to spend a significant amount of money on formal pictures (wedding, graduation, new baby, holiday, etc.), you should get a product that is unique and displays your …

I hate getting my hair cut, not because I love my hair or am scared, it’s just something that’s not very important to me; it’s more of a nuisance to me than anything and I hate spending money on getting hair cut off. That being said, I was in …

My family has used Clark Pest Control for many years now and overall, I’m very pleased with them. We’re lucky, too, in that we’ve been with them so long that we have the lowest rates in Sacramento. It has gone up, most recently a two-dollar hike, but …

I recently purchased a new computer which upgraded my operating system from Windows XP to Windows Vista. I was fine and happy continuing to be “old school” using dial-up internet service, utilizing Wal-Mart Connect (which changed to Netscape Connect). But, Netscape Connect does not support Windows Vista so I …

Patisserie Harmonie is a new, nice looking bakery in Montreal’s Chinatown. It has a vast selection of Hong Kong style pastry and cakes. What my kids and I like about the bakery is that they always make new kind of bread and pastry. So each time we go there …

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 …

There are places in this state where people have a choice when it comes to who they want for their electric company. I don’t live in a part of Wisconsin that allows that. The only company I have to choose from is Alliant Energy.
Normally, I would be upset about …

I own several HP products so I contact them on a regular basis and I really love their customer service. It’s very essential to have knowledgeable people to contact especially when you are having computer problems. It is completely free of charge and unlike others I love …

Gaborone Garage and Cycles Station was recommended to me by a friend who was quite happy with their service. I have 4 bicycles at home which need to be serviced every now and then to ensure that they are in good running condition. Bicycles like any other machine also …

I am sure that Coffee Bean versus Starbucks is normal. I have myself over a dozen times trying to make up my mind whether I prefer either one of them whole-heartedly. But I have come to this conclusion; both have a strong advantage and a strong disadvantage as …

My husband used to work for VG’s Food Center, which was, a little more than two months ago, bought out by Sheena’s Marketplace… a little known store that is now a chain thanks to the takeover (they only have one other location in Romeo). My husband, who got to …