We live down along the Gulf Coast so the danger of hurricanes in ever present every summer and fall. After Ivan hit it was time for a new roof. Our shingle roof had held up with little immediate damage, but the shingles had been loosened by the high sustained …

We have had a Papa Murphy’s in Joplin, Missouri now for about five years. Papa Murphy’s is different that other pizza places in that you order the pizza with everything on it, then take it home to bake. I think this is a wonderful idea. I have stopped several …

Every two years or so, the utility company which provides electrical service to this area comes through to inspect the lines as respect trees, bushes, and the like that may interfere with their service or be a potential hazard. The power company hires contractors to perform the actual …

There’s only one word that I can use to describe this company - UNPROFFESSIONAL. Talk about bad customer service, they have the worst agents who sound like Indians. I could barely understand what they were saying. I was just asking for information and then I get a call saying …

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 …

When you are planning home renovations, Richmond is a good city to find many stores which specialize in anything and everything to do with your home. There is a plethora of places selling granite, marble and stone, but generally, most of these stores will sell a number of items …

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 …

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 …

I am reviewing the small town business, the Hen House Gift Shop, located in Spencer, Iowa. This shop sells a variety of unique, top quality gifts for women and men. For the most part, however, this shop targets women. It sells hats, clothing, purses, toys, flowers, household items, cards, …

This charity has a big presence in my hometown, and I think they do pretty good work placing animals and getting work done. Although I’m sometimes unhappy with how they spend their money, it’s a pretty reputable charity if you’re interested in donating, a fun place to volunteer, and …

I discovered that the heel on one of my ankle boots was worn right down to the metal, and the other one was starting to wear down as well. I had seen Westbrook Shoe Repair on my commute through southwest Calgary, so I decided to see how much they …

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, …

Wal- Mart stores (and now supercenters) have a large variety of items on there stores. They hire the handicapped- who have trouble getting jobs. And It is the cheapets on the yarn I use for my crocheting. That is the end of the list of good things I can …

I love watching AAA commercials because of their signature slogan of “And on you go” meaning that no matter what bad things might happen, if you have them to lean on, you’ll find yourself as if it never happened. I had always known about this company since I was very …

We recently moved from NJ to Florida and have switched our carriers from cablevision to Comcast in doing so. We called comcast on Friday and spoke about which package plan would be the best for me. We got the basic package with HBO add on (it’s all about True …

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 think that Ivy Lane Florist is a great place to shop for the perfect gift for anyone. They have things that cater to men, women, boys and girls. When you walk in there the atmosphere makes you want to buy something. It is …

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 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 …

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 …

Haney’s Appledale Farm
8350 W Highway 80
Nancy, KY 42544-7743
(606) 636-6148
If you are in the Lake Cumberland region of south central Kentucky, then you’ll not want to leave without stopping in here! They have some of the best apple pies I’ve ever eaten! They have jams, jellies, crafts, pies, turnovers, …

One of the institutions of Great Britain, from Land’s End to John O’Groats is the chip shop. It is thought that fish and chips became established in the early Victorian ear. That may be because the facilities for cooking reliably had been perfected by then when, beforehand, they …

I have been a member of Community Credit Union in Gadsden, AL for about 3 years now. Prior to joining the credit union, I was a customer at several traditional national banking chains, and I will admit that I considered all banks to be the same. However, …

Salon Blanca is a salon that I took my mother to. She wanted to get her highlights done and I knew the right place for her. The reason I took her here was because they are known for their professional stylist. I love them. The girl that does my …

In my country right now, locally, Fatimah Mohsin the Wedding Gallery is getting the most ratings by many people. I think it’s a bit biased but at the same time, I do not question the credibility of Fatimah Mohsin the Wedding Gallery’s business plan. But I honestly think …

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 husband got ambitous last summer and decided that he was going to lay out a garden for us. We did not have a tiller of our own at that time and the ground had to be turned in order to put the vegtable garden in. I …

I tried SMC after watching many of the infommercials. They promise in the infommercials not to make you rich, but to help you to eventually leave your’ day job and have more time for your’ family and hobbies while still being able to pay your’ bills with a little …

I have been a Powercom customer for local and long distance service for about 6 years now and have had very little in terms of complaints about their service. Plus I loved dealing with a locally based company.
So, when I received a letter saying they were selling off all …

The first time I contacted the Better Business Bureau was on July 15 because of the fact that I was having some trouble with Chase bank and I could not recover funds which Chase had owed to me for over four months. I had informed Chase of the fact …

I love to go to the malls here in my country but there are a few of them I don’t visit because they are either really small or just plain boring because they don’t have any real form of entertainment in them.
Anyway, I like to bake and one …

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 …

Anyone living in the desert knows all about creepy crawly critters that blanket the arid desert floor at night. The hotter it gets the better they like it. Even in many subdivisions there are problems with scorpions, black widows, and crickets that infest the property. Often our dear friends, the …

For approximately 10 months I rented a storage unit at the Eagle Storage in Dover NH. The unit that I rented was not a large one by any means; it was a 5×10. But according to the rate card that they gave me when I signed up …

Can you tell me what makes a person rich, probably quality product or service? Or by cheating people or making fraud? Both may be correct but if I ask you what makes a person richest entrepreneur in this world you will certainly say it’s definitely quality product and services …

The Attic hairdressing salon used to be located on the corner of Hope Street in Hanley, but not so long ago they moved their salon to within The Quality Hotel which is just down the road in Trinity Street. They are a great little hairdressers and this has …

We did our PADI Open Water course here whilst staying at Iberotel Palace.
It was mainly a choice of convenience - but C Fun turned out to be an excellent dive center with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
We did four days: the first was entirely classroom based, watching videos and reading …

When I was still in Philippines, I was a regular and loyal customer to this bus company. Since my hometown was farther south of the Cebu Province, I regularly take a bus ride from Cebu City to Dalaguete and vice versa. It was the cheapest and most convenient way …

The Golden Donut in the Orcutt area of Santa Maria, CA is a small, family-owned shop which sells a wide variety of donuts and croissants, as well as bagels and several different kinds of drinks. It is operated by a friendly family in two locations, one of which is …

I recently decided to try a spray-on tan at a tanning booth. I checked around my area and the only tanning store that offers this is Teaz Tanning in Uniontown. I wanted to get a perfect tan without the sun damage. …

Rathbone Cleaning is a small family business based in the Worcestershire town of Stourport-on-Severn. It has been established for a few years now, and has manage to build up a pretty good reputation. That it is a member of both the Federation of Small Businesses and the National Carpet …

I really would like to talk about a company, a business that I have been personally doing business with four well over 10 years. Everything that I have to say about this company is very positive. I’ve never experienced a bad moment with this company and …

Yesterday I went to Ace because the wheel on my small shopping cart had broken and had fallen off. The wheel was made from thick plastic and the plastic was badly broken around the hole for the axle. I had originally thought I would be forced to buy an …

This is by far, one of my most favorite gyms ever. My streamline of thought when selecting a gym is: I want a comfortable environment where the prices are great and the hours are long. I really don’t need all the extra fluff, I prefer my gyms simple and …

Pilgrimages are popular in many cultures and religions. The Muslims have Mecca; the Catholics, the Vatican or Lourdes - for us Oregon faithful sugar avoiders - our destination is Just Delicious Sugar Free Bakery in Clackamas.
I had already tried many of the pastries from this bakery but …

Strictly Business is a hair salon located in Columbia, South Carolina. The salon serves men as well as women. The owner, Sarah, has been doing my hair for the past two years and I love what she does.
I love …

I usually stop on my way home from work to the Esso station at 3800 Kingston road because it has gas at a slightly cheaper rate than the standard price. With stations just up the street that have a lower price like Pioneer and Shell, the Esso station …

Three years ago I was working for a big restaurant chain as a manager and had quite a good income. I love working on my house and doing gardening so I decided it was finally time to get a credit card for one of the home improvement centers. …

I am a candle lover and my favorite candles are made by the Tyler Candle Company. Tyler Candles are made according to strict standards and are guaranteed. This means that when you burn Tyler Candles, they immediately throw a long lasting scent that makes your home smell good for …

Time Warner Cable is supposed to be one of the most respected cable providers in the U.S. However, I didn’t have such a great experience with them. I placed an order and they set up an installation date. I was to pay 100 dollars for the first months bill …