There is a reason why monopolies are a bad thing for the consumers. It’s great for the business, I’m sure, but it’s terrible for the people who have to use the service yet can’t go anywhere else for their needs. And if my memory serves me correctly, I really thought …

We received a new coupon in thew mail, the girl who made our sandwiches had never seen one, but she honored it anyway. My roast beef sandwich with swiss was piled so full of vegetables that i actually had to eat some of it with a fork before I …

Recently my toilet wouldn’t flush and being a money saver kind of person the first thing I did was try to fix it myself. This didn’t work. So I ended up calling a plumber from my phone book named Rick’s Electrical and Plumbing. I didn’t know what 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 …

I have been going to Green Mill Cocktail Lounge for a few years now, but I recently visited after not having been for almost nine months. I am always amazed at how many people small acts are able to draw into this place even though it is not in …

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 …

Don’t let the company name fool you. If you’re looking for the best quality, stay FAR away from Kurt Metko and “Best Quality Tree Service.” We were looking for someone to take down 4 trees, some bushes, a stump, and trim some trees in our yard. …

We only live about an hour drive from Springfield Mo., go there to shop and eat at least a few times a month. There is so much more to do for the whole family than where we live in Joplin, Mo. One place we go on almost every trip …

We needed a birthday cake for our seven year old daughter, and, since she’s her own mind, Dora and the Princesses were not even distant seconds: Pumpkin had to have a “Sonic” birthday cake. Trolling through all the local bakeries, we learned that this was going to be …

As new recruits to the Society for Creative Anachronism (a year-round renaissance re-enactment group), my husband and I are always on the lookout for items that we can use to furnish our renaissance-inspired garb. Both of us have recently taken up SCA competition archery, though my husband has long …

When it was time to add a new puppy to the family, it was also time for the backyard to be puppy-proofed. Over the years, several holes had been dug by our previous dogs, and there were just some unstable places. There was a broken door that …

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 …

Now the iPad is the new piece of technology that is very in these days. I am a teenager and keep up with the news and the new phones and devices so review this piece of technology really is my complete opinion. The iPad weighs about a pound and …

When my husband and I decided to take the plunge and invest in a home (and not a rental) we knew we’d need someone trustworthy and reliable to help us through the process. My husband, who is extremely friendly and personable and loves to make acquaintances with customers at …

Kohl’s in Vacaville, CA is located at the very edge of the main shopping complex in the area. All the same, the store receives ample business. At the two main entrances, customers will find clothing sections for women, juniors, and men. The women section covers nearly one third of …

I personally don’t like salons. I only go when I have to and, to be honest, I really don’t like spending $13 to have someone spend five minutes giving me a buzz cut with a pair of clippers. If I wasn’t too lazy to clean up the mess, I …

Vonage is a great telephone company. I have been with them for three months now and I have to say that it has been really great so far! The set up is very easy; you have to buy the software from any store that sells electronics or call Vonage …

DHL is a good courier service that i used before and will really use again int he future if I need to.
It has been my courier of choice when I have something to ship to my mailing address, because they are very fast, efficient and prompt. They have …

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 …

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 …

Last night, I went to get a massage at Pinoy SPA at Farmers Plaza. The SPA is inside the mall located at the 3rd floor near the MRT entrance. The SPA is relatively new since they started to put up their business a year ago in that area.
The …

I was very impressed with the recent experience I had with Crutchfield. I had a gift certficate in the amount of $200 that was going on nearly 20 years old. I doubted I’d even be able to use it after an unsuccessful attempt to use it to …

One of the worst feelings in the world is to be driving an older car around worrying about some part or another giving out and having to worry about spending a lot of money on replacement parts. This happened to me when my 1994 Ford Explorer gave …

As renters who were victims of the foreclosure crisis in Chicago, we had to scramble to pack up a 3-bedroom 2-floor home when we abruptly found out that our landlord had foreclosed on the condo we were renting. Moving is EXPENSIVE, and we had to find cheap, quick options. …

“Innovative Systems Limited” is a local business located in the Sovereign Centre shopping centre that sells mostly computers, computer supplies, video games, and overall new technology. I used to follow my aunt there to get supplies such as printing paper and ink from the store sometimes, until I found …

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 …

Last night after a night out on the town I needed to get home. So I called a taxi to the party I was at. Now I normally don’t use Co-Op as in the past I have found their service too expensive.
Firstly I dialed the number of …

Vonage, also known as, Voip, (Voice over Internet Protocol).
I have been using Vonage for six months now; I can say that I am thrilled with the service.
In the past, my phone bills were $120.00 per month or more, this was due to the fact that my family and friends …

As many couples learn when they plan for a wedding, sticking to a budget is challenging. My husband and I hired the Pros for our wedding photography because they were the most affordable we could find, but they weren’t so cheap that made us question their professionalism. Looking back, …

GNC is a nutrition store with many health products such as vitamins, protein drinks and other muscle building supplements. GNC is usually where I tend to go for my supplements when I do decide to buy them.
A while back ago I tried a supplement called M1-bol. I bought this …

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 …

Ever since I subscribed to DIRECTV, it has been an ongoing nightmare. At first, it was a happy story where I was treated very nice due to their new customer promotion. I signed up for the DVR package that includes a promotional rate for the first 6 months at …

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 …

I was in desperate need of a hair trim and tidy up and I nipped into Causeley Hair Design in Bucknall as I happened to be passing by. I got lucky and they could fit me in for a dry cut before the next appointment so I was …

Salons existed everywhere nowadays, but I have never been to one that has the full treatments like massages and such. Mostly, I just get my hair cut at places that call themselves salons. I had heard about the Sanctuary Spa in Tradition before because they are right next to …

I just went to Picture People yesterday (at Meadows Mall) because I needed a professional picture for my business card. I was referred by another professional studio because I needed the picture fast and no other studio in town could do it so quickly. I was able …

I’m not a business owner so it might seem strange that I would take the time to write about a company that helps businesses handle their payroll. But, as an employee, I have to say I love the company Beyond Pay.
When I first started working for the company I …

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 …

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 …

I like getting my moneys worth from companies, and when my windshield was recently busted by a flying rock from a truck on the highway, I was worried it was going to cost me hundreds and hundreds of dollars to get it repaired. I dread accidents like this, …

I always see the television commercials for Gadabout Salon and Spa, but I had never been there before. When it came time for a hair cut and color, I decided to give them a try. I visited Gadabout’s website to get familiar, and luckily they presented their price menu …

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 …

I turned to BC Classified advertising on May 6, 2009. I paid a total of $116.25 for the service. I opened up a new house and building painting business, and I was finding it hard to get new customers. So desperate to keep my business afloat, …

Biddle and Webb’s Auctioneers is a local business that I use to help my Dad with his business in Spain. Biddle and Webb’s is a medium sized auction house located in Birmingham England. I go to the auction with my Husband to collect items that a friend …

This store is owned by three generations of Chinese family and is still thriving up to this day. It’s one of the places that my family buy stuffs when I was still in the Philippines. The store is a combination of a small mini-grocery where items are displayed on …

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, …

Botswana’s number one export is diamonds. They have also another type of diamonds as it is commonly referred to, Sanitas’ green diamonds (plants). This is a nursery and garden center which is in the city itself of Gaborone, near the Gaborone Dam.
If it was along my daily route, …

When I stumbled across Color Me Mine, I was very excited to see a family friendly and art positive space amongst the countless high-end retail stores and posh restaurants featured in the area’s mall. If you’re not familiar, Color Me Mine is an commercial …

After watching sheercover makeup being promoted on a Shopping channel I decided to buy some from their website www.sheercover.co.uk.
I ordered the sheer cover introductory kit which cost me £35.90 including the shipping.The makeup had a 60 day money back guarantee so at the time I was confident in placing …