When I was searching for a place to purchase and install new carpet for my new home, I admit I was in a bit of a hurry. We were going to take possession of our new house in a couple of weeks, and the old carpets were disgusting; the …

Before Krispy Kreme there was Dunkin Doughnuts. Now I will say that that was always me favorite place to get doughnuts from. But Krispy Kreme has come and tried to push Dunkin out of the circle. Now everyone raves about Krispy Kreme doughnuts but me nah I do’t think …

Last week, I had to replace my stove, which was under warranty, and I thought it would be a basic and simple process-people deliver new stove, hook it up, people take away old stove, and that would be that. Well, it turns out that nothing is ever simple, and …

My experiences with Amazon.com customer service has always been in a gray area. Some times the customer service is really great and other times it’s quite a nightmare. I would like to start with my more pleasant experiences with Amazon.com Customer Service.
One Summer, I ordered a few things for …

I tried working with Melaleuca a few years back. I must say that their products were excelent. However, to actually work this job you have to be aggressive, able to let things roll off your back and doggedly persistant. I am not naturally aggressive nor persuassive, all a must …

There is nothing worse than finding out you have been scammed by a company, you previously held in high esteem. That’s what happenned yesterday, when I had one of our 3 computers ‘fixed’ by a different computer company.
We are primarily a work at home family. For the past year, …

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 …

My brother sent a consignment on 20th May through Trackon Courier from Cochin to Delhi. I was supposed to get the consignment, as told by the courier people, on the very next day. The consignment contained some important documents which I needed urgently for some official work.
I waited the …

I recently went to Puerto Marina hairdressers in Benalmadena. I decided that after many years of having long hair that I needed a change. I decided that I should have a soft body perm. So as my husband, two kids and I were walking around Benalmadena …

When I’m not dealing with the daily grind of working and taking care of my home, I keep myself busy with a variety of crafting projects. Most important to me are drawing and jewelry. Though I indulge in some off projects such as clay work, pottery and floral projects, …

If there was any doubt as to why the government broke up AT&T in the 1980s, the new AT&T should eliminate that.
In a nutshell, AT&T (formerly SBC) shows that companies who are seeking to become a monopoly do nothing for the little guy.
Promising great deals and the latest technologies, …

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 …

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 …

Even though Topanga Car Wash is seen as the largest hand car washing centre in Canoga Park neighborhood, I went their only once. After that I didn’t return. There were many reasons for this.
One of my friends experience with Topanga Car Wash is the prime reason for my hesitation …

When I was considering a tattoo of my son’s name a few years back, I started asking around town for recommendations of where to go. I had just moved to Tucson, and didn’t yet know which tattoo shops were which. After hearing good things about Maggie Maye’s, I decided …

Never in my wildest dreams did I think the cable man would become part of the family. Here’s how it happened…I recently moved and had to switch from Comcast cable to Charter cable services. I called Charter to have my service connected and got a appointment for installation 4 …

We have been members of the wellness company Melaleuca for the last 7 years. We love the products and love the fact that we know that our children’s and our health is not being compromised in our everyday activities. This company provides beauty products, nutritional supplements and snacks, cleaning …

I had just moved into my new apartment and hardly had any furniture in my house. I wasn’t able to go out and buy furniture up front either so I needed something that I can make payments on. I called up Aaron’s Sales & Lease store and
asked them about …

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 …

My husband and I were questioning whether or not it would be better for us to buy new furniture outright or get rent-to-own furniture, that might be of a better quality and allow us to pay over time. We had seen all of the commercials about Rent-a-Center and …

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 …

At first glance into the window of Oliver Yu’s small studio, you may think you’re passing just another portrait studio, the upscale sort that’s particularly desirable for brides and high school seniors. And some of Mr. Yu’s work is the usual fare you’d expect, though of excellent quality. But …

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 …

Don’t be fooled by this company’s name. Though they call themselves Professional Radiator, they deal with anything automobile related. And, because they were located just a couple miles down the street from where we lived, we thought it would be a prime place to begin taking our vehicle when …

My husband and I have a wine cellar. We have quite and extensive collection going. Sometimes it is hard for us to find certain wines. We can spend months trying to find one for the price we can afford. We recently discovered a wine and liquor store in …

When I was in high school, there was a time when my family would stop at the Danrock Ice Cream and Pastry Store nearly every evening after school because the food was so delicious there. It was so good that I would save most of my lunch money, and …

Since my bad experience with Prolong nails I decided to change my nail salon. I had already had my eyes on a certain one called Tips and Toes Nail Salon. My mother in law goes here from time to time and she told me that they were friendly and …

Mano Po Panciteria Express is a top favorite of mine whenever I think of food delivery at home. More than the convenience of not cooking, not washing up afterwards and being able to eat immediately, I must say that their food is so excellent. I really wish they were …

There was a time when I wouldn’t set foot in a salon. I preferred barbers; especially those that just did men’s hair cuts.
But, then I became a family man and my priorities had to change a bit. I still don’t really like salons. But, it’s easier for me to …

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 …

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 we bought our new home, it needed a little bit of work on the outside. It needed pressure washing on the vinyl. We don’t own a pressure washing machine, so we figured we could have someone pressure wash it for us for a reasonable price. We found …

We come here sometimes when my son and husband are not able to get into another barbershop. We are never happy when we come here, for a few reasons.
The price is unbeatable, at around ten dollars a haircut, but I would rather pay more elsewhere than go to this …

One of my favorite places to go grocery shopping is Sams club and I’m going to tell you why. For one thing Ican go to Sam’s Club and find just about anything I want in a bulk fashion. This isn’t your regular grocery store. Everything at Sam’s Club is …

Charlotte’s Saddlery is a family owned tack shop that has been in business for 30 years. Charlotte Raisbeck began selling her wares from a warehouse in the 1970’s and the business now touts two locations and an active website. Charlotte’s originally focused solely on the English rider, but today …

A group of friends and I headed down to Orlando for a wedding last week and figured we would take taxis everywhere. We called Checkered Cabs and Mears shuttle and had problems all week. The cabs were usually 15 minutes late to pickups and one even forgot his money, …

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 …

It’s very rare that I will give a business a bad review. Mostly because I know that it’s hard, especially nowadays, to have a good source of income to keep your business afloat and to keep your employees paid and keep the economy purring. That being said, I honestly don’t …

While trying to get a Chinese tourist visa, I decided to go with Globe Travel Services, because they were conveniently located and I knew that they had been in business for a while.
I was pretty anxious about receiving the tourist visa, because my entire two-and-a-half month trip was dependent …

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 …

Two of my close friends are both engaged, and we had the opportunity to visit Toula’s to try on dresses. After visiting a few other stores, this is by far my favorite. We even got a recommendation from Jacqueline’s Bridal to try Toula’s if we couldn’t find anything in …

Our immediate residential area recently experienced a power surge, which sought to destroy many computers, televisions, and powerlines. Now, Peco is the company that services our home, and those of our neighbors. In light of the extreme and unexpected circumstances, not only did this company send out …

Missouri Place Properties is Owned by Willie Bertrum and his son David. We have rented a duplex from them for the last five years. We are preparing to move into a house we are buying in February. I am excited about haveing our own house and yard, but I …

Having only purchased a bicycle a few years ago and had the chance to visit a number of biking stores in the Philadelphia area, I’ve generally come away with a rather sour taste in my mouth about the way that folks treat you if you aren’t part of the …

Flat,Black and Circular or FBC as what we may call it, have been in business for over 25 years. Dick and Dave runs the business. These two guys are so accommodating. I have met them personally. My fiance is one of FBC’s loyal customers. We always …

Bed, Bath, and Beyond is a store that I find myself at at least once a week whether it be something for my home or a shower gift for a friend. The store I frequent most is in Exton, PA. It always appears to be very clean, and the …

I have been to this photo shop only once to get my picture taken to be used as ID before taking the civil service eligibility exam in the Philippines, but it was enough to convince me that this business is more concerned about money compared to producing quality service …

EEC SYTEM CO., LTD, also known as EEC is an international freight forwarding company headquartered in the Philippines.
I first came to use their service when I worked as an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) in Taiwan. EEC’s main office in Taiwan is located in Taipei, but it has branches …

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, …

Have a sweet tooth? I can say that I am. I love candies and most especially, chocolates. I have my chocolate jar right at my desk. It’s filled with different brand of chocolates. Last Saturday, we went to one famous candy store here in …