As a homeowner, one of my biggest concerns is finding ways to prevent major, unexpected expenses. And, living in Wisconsin, one of the problems that can always arise are issues with your furnace during the winter months.
I originally came across Alliant Energy’s Security Blanket plan when I was going …

Creative Learning Art Studio is a new business that allows children of all ages to experiment with lots of different art projects and art supplies.
Here are some of the things I really liked about Creative Learning Art Studio:
The entire floor is made of chalkboard, so kids can color with …

A local secret when travelling in Quito, Ecuador is the Pub Quiz held every Tuesday night at Finn McCool´s in the tourist district. Locals, ex-pat´s, students, and travellers passing through gather faithfully to test their knowledge of trivia against each other for prizes at local restaurants or …

Jeffers Pet is a huge name in the pet supply industry. I’ve ordered from Jeffers for the past six years and never had a problem until recently. I like Jeffers because often they have things I can’t find elsewhere, or they have a better price. I’ve ordered mostly items …

I love ReTails Thrift shop for a unique shopping experience. I shop in a lot of thrift stores, and this is my favorite one. I totally support their cause, which is pet overpopulation. 100% of the proceeds support “The $20 Fix”, an assistance program to help …

I was staying at my parents house for the weekend and decided to join my Dad at the gym he regularly attends. The gym is a small gym located inside a plaza at the back of a group of plazas. The gym is small but clean and well …

Having lived in Houston for three years while attending school had spoiled me. I had all sorts of Asian cuisine, restaurants and cafes within a five mile radius of my apartment. The Chinatown there was very authentic, it’s not to be confused with the Chinatown in places like California …

I’ve been going for my haircut to Ed The Barber and Shaver Repair for over ten years!
I used to go to “unisex salons” for my haircut, which was OK, but the moment I started getting a haircut at Ed The Barber I knew I had made a great decision. …

I love cakes and the designs featured for the decorations of cakes for the company, Sugarly Nice. The person in charge, Kak Riza, I think is a very friendly person and she is very professional and business-like.
Sugarly Nice is a cake company, which cater for different sets of occasions …

If you have an ecommerce business or are someone who sells products online, you need a payment processor that will handle all the payments for you. 2Checkout is a reputable and established payment processor which will handle all credit card payments for a small one-time fee of $50.
I …

No matter where you live, you know there will always be one company that has the monopoly on your necessary utilities. You have Comcast for cable, phone and internet and, here in Michigan, you have Semco Energy Gas Company for your gas and heating necessities. I can’t really, in …

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, …

If you like a good massage with your pedicure. This is the place to go. I’m not bragging but I used to travel on business a lot so I have been able to experience some really nice spa treatments. Pro Nails pedicure is right up there. …

I saw my first Redbox DVD rental kiosk in the Wal-Mart entry in Elkins, West Virginia. I had never seen one before, but soon they started popping up everywhere. I looked online and got some information, talked to some friends, and then decided to give it a try.
There are …

I recently brought my daughter to a new dance studio in the Hanover PA area, and I was very impressed with the instructor there, Ms. Ziva. My daughter is usually a little hesitant to go with a new teacher, but she just warmed right up to Ms Ziva and …

I am writing a review on my local Rent-A-Center store. I had a bad experience with them and I did not care for their customer service skills at all. I moved a few months ago. My new place has …

It’s rare to find a gas station that actually has employees that know how give great customer service, or at least in this town. I remember in the way long ago days when my mother would only drive to a Texaco station when we lived in Little Rock, AR because …

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 …

Being a theatre producer and organiser of events across the UK i am very aware of the importance of publicity. I have spent a great deal of time and money scouting out the best in leaflet and poster printing and i can honestly say that Century 23 is the …

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 …

I thought I wanted a new cell phone. This is not because I needed one, but because I got a mailing that said I was eligible for a free phone that was similar to mine.
I stopped in NuWave to see if I could get the phone there. …

Whenever I have gone into Alley Kat Tattoo I have been greeted. The atmosphere is one of fun which puts me at ease. They are always willing to work with you to make the tatoo you want perfect and to even suggest things to improve it. …

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 …

We’ve had two experiences now with the Sears Portrait Studio at Westridge Mall in Topeka, Kansas. Both times, we made our appointments through their internet site, which was quick and easy. You can choose what day and what time you want your photo appointment to be, without being pushed …

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 …

Ever since we had our first daughter, I have been a regular participant in our company’s medical flex program because I immediately saw the benefits of having a fund set aside for expected and unexpected medical expenses.
Up until a couple years ago, our company used a local company as …

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 …

This is a skin center with a clincal environment that offers skin treatments, waxing and retail products for sale. They offer by appointment only however walk ins are welcome for product purchases. They offer many higher end skincare lines, as well as the cosmetic line from TRUE Cosmetics. Their …

Lush is a company located in Canada. They have some retail stores in the United States. They specialize in bath products. I first visited one of their stores while vacationing in Aspen Colorado. They have a very large selection of products to choose from. There are soap bars, oap …

When I first moved to Tennessee, I didn’t have a clue who to call to get my electricity cut on. I am from Alabama, and am used to dealing with Alabama Power. When I looked in the phone book, I looked under Tennessee Power and didn’t see anything. …

I have lots of wooden crafts which I have accumulated over the years in the course of living in different countries. They are meant more as souvenirs or keepsakes to remember each country that I have visited. Unfortunately, the majority of them are infested with wood borers manifested by …

My husband is obsessed with our lawn. Let’s just say if he paid as much attention to the house work as he does the lawn work I would never have to clean! This past summer, he decided that he wanted to install a sprinkler system. I …

My first year living in Houston on my own I took time to explore the city and see what it had to offer. Most of my explore had to do with food though. I visited many different restaurants and among them was a Greek restaurant on Montrose, which was …

Have you guys heard of LoadXtreme? Well, if you have a cell phone and you are from the Philippines you should. And you want to earn extra cash selling load to prepaid cellular phone users this is the company to link with. Not only can you sell cell phone …

Like all Americans I do my taxes every year. When I was growing up my dad used to take April 15, off every year. This was the day he did everyone’s taxes. Then one day he quit doing everyone’s taxes including his own. I decided to go to H&R …

CEX, also known as Computer Exchange, is a UK wide high street specialising in the buying and selling of used goods including DVDs, computer games, game consoles and other media devices.
It’s somewhat similar to the UK’s other used goods store, Cash Convertors, which will take your used goods for …

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 …

Living in the Cowlitz county area of southwest Washington, one of the first things people tell you is how low you would have to be before you should get a job with foster farms. I am here to tell you that its not true. The company is …

What I love doing the most, is coming home on a Sunday after church, and working in my garden, and with the plants around my house. Since we just recently moved here, I have a lot of gardening and landscaping needs that I feel I can do by …

Janice Beaton Fine Cheese in Calgary is a store that any cheese lover must visit, at least once, but no one goes just once, and no one should go hungry! The store has a welcoming and warm ambience, in a casual atmosphere, so if you haven’t heard about Janice …

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 …

Whenever I have a window or screen that needs repair, I take it to M&R Instant Locksmith. They have a service counter in the back of the store that repairs windows. I have used this service many times and am quite happy with it.
I like that having my …

The cycling store scene around the main line may appear to be getting relatively crowded with the recent additions in the past few years of Human Zoom cycles in Ardmore, the bike shop across from the ACME in Bryn Mawr whose name eludes me at the moment, and the …

I’m quite disappointed with the channel choices that Global Destiny Cable offers. If you’ve previously been a Sky Cable subscriber like myself, prepare for a considerable downgrade. We don’t get the Star Network channels and National Geographic. There’s also just one HBO channel.
To be fair, the basic package does offer …

I first encountered Masters Automotive when my wife purchased a voucher for 3 free oil changes through Living Social. As per the instructions of the voucher I called to set up an appointment. The man I talked to told me that I wouldn’t need an appointment and to just …

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 …

If you are looking to get a great looking tattoo in a very clean environment with very professional artists, I strongly suggest you take a walk into Fresh Till Death Tattoos, located at 2313 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109 !
When you first walk into the lobby, you will notice …

A couple of weeks ago I decided it was time to join a gym. I am training for a half marathon and need a place I can train at especially when it is raining. One of my olds roomates mentioned that she is a member of LA …

Let me start by saying the customer service for this organization is less than awful. I ordered a Coby Kyros MID7015-4G 7” Tablet Computer. It was not in stock when I purchased it, but I was willing to wait for them to restock. The day after I’d …

When it came time to purchase new windows for our home, we did a lot of calling. Pricing was important, and we weren’t doing the entire home, so we needed someone willing to do a smaller number of windows. This actually eliminated many companies that wouldn’t even consider …