Eight years ago, a businessman set up a coffeehouse, called Steady Eddy’s, in the new building complex in Winters, CA. Unfortunately, business slowed and eventually failed in 2008. However, after the businessman packed up and left, two women took his place. They put the coffeehouse back into business. They …

One of the reasons that I was looking forward to being in Calgary, Alberta for the beginning of the winter was that I wanted to check out Lou’s Skiing Performance Centre, a store I had heard of for some time. I had read about this store’s reliance on the …

I have purchased several computers and computer components from 3btech via their website (3btech.net). Overall I have been satisfied, but not without a few caveats. On the positive side, they have very good prices on complete systems and bare-bones kits (computer case, power supply, motherboard and CPU - …

This is just the perfect place for sports enthusiasts like me. The place may be smaller but because it is located right in the heart of the city, the establishment has many customers getting inside and out every hour of the day.
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I had the opportunity to work with Randstad in Vancouver when times were really tough. I had been working outside of the country for a couple of years, and had just moved back. Word on the street was that hiring was at a low. I had …

For anyone in western North Carolina who has ever wanted to try yoga but couldn’t afford it, this is the place for you. With the belief that everyone should have access to therapeutic practices such as yoga, Asheville Community Yoga Center is a donation-based yoga center that offers classes …

On several occasions we had noticed a photographer snapping photos of children in the lobby area of our local Boots the Chemist. We had a look at the photographs they had taken and they looked quite cute. We saw that they had a special offer on which …

We have a lot of trees on our property and we don’t always have the time to go out and prune them and maintain them they way we should . I have been using this tree service for years and they have always done a excellant job. …

Last January I had some weather related damage to my house and through talking to my insurance company they gave me the name of three companies to deal with. I went with Signal Building.
The insurance company sent Dave out to see what was happening and assess the damage. …

Even with the onslaught of major players in the pre-need industry crashing and closing like COLLEGE ASSURANCE PLANS and PACIFIC PLANS both of which have been formidable companies in the industry for more than 2 decades, PRUDENTILIFE PLANS INC. still managed to post a growth of 17 % and …

A major part of owning a home is to keep the yard in good order. I don’t do the yard work, besides a little gardening, my husband does. He asked me yesterday to go buy a part for our lawnmower because he had things to do. He gave …

After moving to Alabama recently and using the Alabama Power Company, I must say that I have been in for a shock. Despite claims to be in the lower price range (compared with other states’ power companies) I have found my power bill being at an outrageous amount almost …

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 …

Air21 is the local partner of FedEx. I used to be a frequent client of Air21 due to the fact that I sell items online and Air21 is one of the most popular couriers among my buyers because of its affordable rates. Rates in Metro Manila are pegged only …

Ryans Associates is an accounting firm located in Feeding Hills, Mass. I needed an accountant and saw an ad in the paper for this place. Worst mistake of my life. The office is next door to a laundromat and all you can smell is soap. The …

About two years ago, my husband and I made the plunge and purchased our first home. We looked at many houses before deciding to start looking at condos, which seemed to fit our lifestyles a little better since the association would fix damages to the outside of the home, …

My husband and I have always only owned used cars, usually older than seven years. As such, we find it incredibly important to find a reliable automotive repair service which is prompt, affordable and convenient. Tom’s Service in New Baltimore fits the bill, seeing as how it’s a short …

This studio is in the local Walmart off of Interstate 30 in Rockwall. Everyone that I talk to seems to think that since it is in Walmart it is not very good, but I beg to differ. The staff is great and are really patient with my kids. Sometimes …

I had been having an issue with my dishwasher in the apartment I was renting in Calgary, Alberta, and after several months of trying to get the property manager to get it fixed, I was finally visited by a plumber. I answered the door and was happy to finally …

While I was helping a friend move, I ran across a company that deserves to be recommended to everyone, because it lives up to its name and makes life a lot easier for people who need to move and need to use a storage facility. Aaaaah-So Easy Mobile Mini-Storage …

The last time I got glasses I was a young child and my mother took care of the process herself. Obviously I was in very bad need of new lenses and frames! After looking around at several boutique optical stores, I finally settled on Lenscrafters for my eyeglass needs. …

I brought my kid to get a haircut to this Kiddie’s Cut Children Barbershop. I thought it would be easier to cut their hair if I bring them to special barbershop for the kids. And I was right. When they arrived there, the staffs were so friendly to the …

This business is run by it’s owner, Jennifer Sasso. The day I walked in to enroll my daughter into gymnastics, I was really stunned and I almost walked out of the building. Not to be rude, but Jennifer was really, really overweight. My first thought was, …

I love this salon because it is in an easy to find shopping center, it is upscale but not ridiculously overpriced, the staff is friendly and I love Aveda products.
Every time I come to this salon, I am greeted by the receptionist and I am offered a bottle of …

Save on Scents is a supplier for wholesale fragrance oils and fragrance crafting products. I have a small business crafting custom perfumes and designer duplications, as well as bath/body products and candles. After using a lot of different suppliers, I have decided that Save on Scents provides …

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 …

As you drive through north Idaho on your way to Canada, plan a side trip through Spirit Lake. A quaint little town with a population around 1300 people, it boast a great fishing and boating lake. Considered small by our standards, it is 4 miles long. There are bars …

Kids castle cuts is a children’s haircut business in the Portland Metro area. There are very few places to get a child’s haircut here and this is the best place to go. A lot of my friends have tried getting their child’s hair cut at …

This week marked the grand opening of this new discount store in Gadsden, AL. To be honest, I have never heard of this company before, but the name of it made me excited to try it out. Dirt Cheap is located in the Noccalula Gateway Plaza (formerly …

I’m fairly picky when it comes to my haircuts, and every single time I’ve gone anywhere but here, I’ve been disappointed.
These guys, however, never let me down. I’ve been exclusively (save for a couple emergency haircuts needed on a day this shop is closed) coming to the Castro Village …

We had a disaster at my home a few weeks ago. Of course this kind of disaster would happen while my husband was out of town. I was giving my daughter a bath in the tub. My son walked into the restroom. Of course I …

If you are like me who have loved ones in the Philippines, then you probably intend to send them packages on special holidays or just out of the blue. I use Forex Cargo Inc.
For almost 3 years now, I have never experienced conflicts with my shipments. That is …

I first made my way to Broadway Dance Center to take a dance class when I was around 18 years old. I lived about an hour and a half train ride away, but after looking at the website, it seemed like the studio had a lot to offer, …

Times have changed over the past 20 years and it is clear that if you have a family you need two incomes. As for myself I am married with 3 small children and to get by,my wife and I work full time jobs. With us both working full time …

For me salon is not just a place where I get my hair cut done somehow and go out. A hair cut should be felt personal. It should feel like I went to my personal hair stylist. Unfortunately I could not get this feel on any of my visits …

GT School of Motoring is a local business offering driving lessons in a number of locations across the Midlands of England. It is a medium-sized business, which I feel is ideal for something of this nature because it allows more flexibility than a small, one-man operation while preventing the …

Having moved into a new neighborhood, I was not yet privy to the best business in the area when it came to getting my hair and/or nails done. Unfortunately, even yelp, my trusty advisor, could not help this time as there were only a few reviews for each place …

In the Philippines, a tropical country in Southeast Asia, the LBC company has almost a legendary reputation. It’s considered the king when it comes to moving packages from the motherland to other countries of the world, such as Canada or the United States.
As far as Filipinos …

98 West Package and Lounge is a liquor store from one side and a lounge from another side. It’s located on Highway 98, next to the military base, between Mary Esther and Navarre.
I went there about 2 months ago.
The parking lot is not big, but as the …

I always used to buy my meat from the supermarket, but with so much on the television recently highlighting what goes into our food and the quality of some meat available in supermarkets I have now been pushed toward the Butchers when I have time to get there.
McKenzies Butchers, …

It all started while sitting at a “Baby Shower” tupperware party. The speech about how wonderful the Tupperware opportunity is, how you can establish a great business part time, in your own hours, and how popular the products are, that they will sell themselves etc etc etc…
Ridiculously it …

I used this taxi firm frequently at my last job as my employers sent me to work at their Sandbach office, even though I live miles away in Stoke-on-Trent. My employers would pay for the journey so I did not mind this! Generally speaking, this is a …

I am not a real health fanatic, but I do like to take care of myself and my family. I would got to Suzanne’s even if I didn’t care about health. This place has it all, and the owner Suzanne is not only beautiful, she is very nice and …

I needed some information about upgrading cell phone plans and I stopped into this Wireless Zone in Southbury, CT because it was closest and most convenient. I usually don’t like Wireless Zones because they aren’t technically Verizon Wireless and they usually try to sell me more than I …

My husband and I noticed that our computer was starting to run really slow. We have had our computer for a few years. We decided to have our computer upgraded. I have heard of businesses that will do this for you. I grabbed a phone …

I used Hughes L Associates Architects company to do some remodelling in my kitchen. I had them take my old countertops out and put some new updated ones in. They were easy to communicate with over the phone and they sent a woman out a few days early to …

Town Fair Tire in Chicopee is on of the best Town Fair Tire businesses there is. I use to go there all the time because of the awesome customer service. I like their customer service because I found that they were extremely helpful and friendly. When you get a …

I haven’t had many occasions to need a professional photographer. I had my senior pictures taken like most any high school student. I really didn’t enjoy the studio that provided these for me. They were snappy and didn’t have much patience for any questions or insecurities I had. They …

I don’t think there’s a person alive who doesn’t like going into a store, spending $20 and walking out with three bags of goodies. Well, that’s certainly possible at the Dollar Treasure, and every single dollar store out there is different and carries different items. A lot of dollar …

We have a rather old house and with the rising cost of energy with the deregulation of Baltimore Gas and Electric we have taken measures to assure that we have the best efficiency from all our gas and electric needs. We hire Dianmond Point Duct Cleaning to come …