Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, I thought Gorant candies were available nationwide, but it wasn’t until I moved out of Ohio that I realized how fortunate we were to have them. The store on Market Street is full of Gorant products made at their nearby factory, as well as …

The Backpacker is a great local business in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The store itself sells performance outdoor wear like The North Face, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, and other brands. It is a little pricey, but most of the clothes that they sell are very high …

Mountain Barn builders is one of our local business that by the very name suggest what they do. Yes, you guessed it, they build storage buildings, children’s play houses, swing sets, and various lawn furniture. What I did not know was that they also build small cabins for …

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 …

The Happy Gringo Travel Company in Quito, Ecuador is one of the most comprehensive tour leaders in Ecuador. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are both accommodating and instructive when giving advice to travellers interested in booking trips to the Galapagos Islands, Jungle Lodges, and the variety of natural …

I never knew about Strokers till an old high school friend of mine took me there to play pool. Heck, I had never played pool before that moment either. I have to say I was quite impressed with this establishment. It really has a name to match wht they …

Renee Meyer Dean Photography is located in Harlem, GA. She takes all kinds of photographs at a fairly reasonable price.
I used her services for both of my boys’ senior pictures. They were really great. I liked that she was close to my location, that she took pictures that I …

We picked Prime Time Shuttle to take us to the airport and then pick us up a week later. The driver was extremely prompt. We had asked for 07:30 AM pickup and he was in front of our house at that exact time. The driver was …

I have found that KB Homes is not exactly the best homebuilder had I been looking for quality as a first time home buyer over four years ago. My husband and I actually needed space as 4 bedrooms and a gameroom would accommodate our family of 5. This worked …

Working for Same Day was quite the experience. I only stayed for a short period of time, as I was inadept at handling the owner’s psychotic episodes.
Hired on as floor manager, I was so excited to move into one of my first management positions. I was sent to another …

Tony and Jackey is a Korean salon that served for almost 7 years. They came here in Philippines and established a branch at Lahug Cebu City.
I thought that the personnel working in the salon would look down on me. I would really say that this salon is a luxurious …

A friend recommended this company when my laptop stopped charging a few months ago. I gave them a call, dropped my computer and power supply off and by the end of the day got a call letting me know that the issue was a bad power supply. …

We recently moved my 92 year old Grandfather out of this rehabilitation center and into a Care One top rated nursing home because he absolutely hated this facility. He would call us up every day telling us he had to move somewhere else and he would cry over …

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 …

I have worked with Spherion on two separate occasions. I came back for a reason. My first time dealing with Spherion, my experience was fully utilised and I was given a permanent placement at the best job I have ever had. This time around, I was put on contract …

Recently I adopted two Kitties from a family friend and joyfully went to my local PETCO store to purchase everything necessary to care for my new bundles of energy. I found my experience with PETCO staff to be frustrating and difficult. As I perused the cat isles, …

My family and I recently took pictures at Magenta Photo Studios in Brampton Ontario. I found the Studio while I was christmas shopping at The Bramalea City Centre. It’s located on the first floor. After seeing the wall display I couldn’t resist. Their photos were absolutely amazing.
I have been …

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 - …

Forever Sun Tanning Center West is one of several tanning salons I’ve visited in my life. I usually go tanning a few times in May to get a base tan before summer begins. I tend to choose a tanning salon based on how close it is to …

I have been working in my own business online. I ship out hundreds of pieces of my product (books) daily. I usually like to give my customers a copy of my business card along the brochure explaining what else I have to offer. This way they can pass it …

Triple AAA is a wonderful company if you are able to afford the yearly fees that they charge. While many people might have heard of Triple AAA or even seen ads for them they might not think that it is worth the money that they charge each year. Here …

Paducah Power System is the company that provides electricity to my apartment on a daily basis. I would have to say that for the most part, my power bill has been pretty good. It has never been above more $90.00 a month and according to others I have spoken …

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 …

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 …

When it comes to shopping with a catalogue company you do need to be careful because they are very good at giving you credit when you need it, especially at Christmas, but then you can soon end up with paying for more than the goods were actually worth over …

South Sinai Travel Group is by far the most efficient and flexible travel service I have used. Their staff was on hand 24 hours a day, just a phone call away. The meet and greet service at the airport upon my arrival was handled by a staff member and …

When you need furniture or appliances and you simply don’t have the resources to purchase the needed items, what can you do? You will probably end up at a thrift store, or a rent to own type business.
I currently have a rental at Aaron’s Rental Center in Logan, Ohio. …

There are many plant and tree nurseries, in the Rancho Cucamonga area. One of the unique nurseries is Dean’s Greens nursery. I was redesigning my landscaping and someone recommended this nursery to me.
Dean’s Greens is one of those places that is not noticeable, unless you are actually …

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 …

As a plus-size woman, it’s hard to find clothes that fit, fit well, and don’t look like giant tacky moo-moos. So, when I stumbled across Fashion Bug (which we didn’t have in the south where I used to live), I was pleased beyond description to discover a store with …

I was looking to purchase a storage building so I decided to go to Holcomb. They are amazing. They are a well run and very friendly business and I have to say that I had a great experience buying from them. They have a huge …

This is a small business in Portland that has a handful of chains. I have been to all of the chains and they are all pretty much the same. They charge the same and have the same decor and the stylists are about the same quality …

The town that I lived in for the past year is serviced by Armstrong Cable Company. They offer cable, internet service and phone service. I only had the internet and cable service though. I am not much for having a house phone anymore because I never really used it …

I am not usually a fan of chain store hair salons, due to bad experiences of lousy cuts, and hidden costs in the past. My regular hairdresser had moved, and a friend recommended I try TopCuts a chain store salon on Wyse Road in Dartmouth where I live.
TopCut’s staff …

I first walked into this store ten years ago when I first moved to Vegas. It’s located in a strip mall right on Spring Mountain Road about a mile away from Chinatown and right next to a donut shop. Since I’ve always been fascinated by anything remotely esoteric and because …

Juan Carlo the Caterer is one of the most famous catering services here in Manila. I’m so glad I got to book them for my wedding reception. This early, we almost failed to get them because even if the wedding is still 9 months away, 5 different couples already …

Most of the time, when I write reviews, I am reviewing a product or business I use at home. However, I do occasionally run into one at work that I just need to tell people about.
Today, it is Lambeau Telecom; a company I have both at home (for my …

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 …

Computer Sonics is a good business, they claim to have the cheapest parts in the Northwest, but it seems that when they work on computers that most of the parts they receive in don’t work and they have to send them back. It can be really frustrating if you’re …

My family and I go to Hometown Market in Hollidaysburg PA for grocery shopping about three times a week. The atmosphere is very clean and I get a refreshing feeling when I walk in to shop.
I hate when I walk into a grocery store and a get a cart …

Garden fever nursery is the local nursery I go to most often because of their selection and because it is close to my house. The carry various plants, watering cans, fertilizers, pots and furniture. The staff there is very helpful and has given me lots …

I recently had to have my car fixed and my brother recommended I go to Roadstar Trade Sales Corporation in Mabolo, Cebu City. It’s found across the Shell Gasoline Station. This is an auto service center that offers anything related to car repair, detailing and maintenance. They also sell …

Leisure Lifestyles is where I bought my above ground pool two years ago. Their showroom is very attractive, clean, and well maintained. Employees both out on the floor, in sales, and behind the counter to help customers balance and correct pool water issues are knowledgeable, friendly, and go above …

Ever since Circuit City has run out of business, they have continued to run their store solely on the Internet. I’ve found that for the most part, their prices are actually cheaper on the Internet. My guess is that they probably have overages in products, or that they’re just …

If you have a business, or are planning to start one, the best resource you could possibly have is SCORE. This government sponsored organization is composed of mostly retired successful business executives who can advise and help you with all aspects of your business. I encountered SCORE …

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 …

My husband and kids have been going to The Hair Lodge for close to a year now…since it has been open. They are very reasonably priced for haircuts and actually do a good job. My husband is very picky about his hair cuts and he has finally found a …

My husband and I recently purchased carpet for our new home. If you have carpet then you know you have to have a way to clean your carpet. We have several indoor pets and children, so it’s not as easy to clean our carpet as it would be …

Tulco is a major supplier of materials needed for shirt printing. They have been in service for 34 years now that their trade name is institutionalized already in the local industry. Their location in Aurora Boulevard is a prime factor. They are very accessible. I can commute by …

There is an Eckerds located on Route 896 in Newark, Delaware. I just tried their one hour film delveloping department there on a whim last week. I must say, I was quite impressed. The prints were developed immediately and they all had a glossy finish. …