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 …

Like most people, I rely on taxis for often fun things-like getting home when I want to partake in some cocktails while out and about, and also for important things, like transportation while on business trips. But there is nothing more important than getting to the airport on time, and …

Recently I had the pleasurable experience of having some flooring put in my Mr. S.C. Tinsley of Tinsley Construction. I liked the fact that he was willing to work with me as the customer and get the job to the price where I was able to afford it.
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I have been a client at Vincent Salon and Spa for more than 10 years. (Actually, from the time when it was only a “salon” and not yet a “spa”. The “spa” part of the name comes from the fact that this facility also offers a variety …

I love the service at Master Cuts. It was only my second cut there, and now I plan on getting my hair cut at Master Cuts every time I’m in need of a trim.
Service was excellent. The first time I went in, I got a coupon for a half …

Magnum Sports is definitely a great place to go when it comes to paintball. It serves the entire Jenison area, and I come in from Walker to play there when I do, and it only takes me an average of 10 minutes to get there. When it comes to …

I didn’t realize how much I depended on my computer until I got a virus which completely shut my computer down. I traced the source of this virus to a former friend who was, shall we say, sending questionable pictures from shady
sources, and although it didn’t wipe out my …

I worked with this company in the past to make large purchases that I did not have the funds to buy in full at the time of need. The items I bought came out to be a bit more expensive than if I were able to make a …

I have been long a customer of this pool service business and so far I love the service that these guys gave us. We have a small pool in our backyard and somehow maintenance became an extra hassle for us especially that my husband is at work most of …

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 …

The local Piggly Wiggly grocery store works on the concept that everything in the store is sold at cost with an additional 10% added at the register. This concept takes some getting used to because this percentage is in addition to the 9% sales tax for Dothan, Alabama. (Food …

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 …

There is a company in the East Valley of Phoenix called Arizona House Call with a very professional looking web site and phone presentation. You can see the site here: http://azhousecall.com. They also pass out fliers door to door in my neighborhood. They offer to help you with computer issues …

Like the idea of a Big Lots for crafters? Well, the Flower Factory is it. I recently visited this store with a friend of mine who assured me I’d love it and be in total awe of it’s crafting powers. From the way she made it sound, the heavens …

I have had the pleasure of shopping with M&J at both their physical storefront and on their online store. Even though I thoroughly enjoyed shopping at both, you only get the full experience at the physical storefront in New York.
The store–for the fashion obsessed–is located neat Bryant Park and …

Soniare Spa is highly recommended. They charge a pretty decent rate for a full hour massage of only Php400 when the usual rate nowadays is Php500 to Php600. It is located on a prime spot in Tomas Morato. I booked for a 10PM appointment. It was just a perfect …

My baby has went to a private daycare since she was just a few months old. She is now three. The daycare she had been going to was great, but it was just that, daycare. We decided at three she really needed to be where she could learn more. …

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 …

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, …

If you are living in or staying in the Southern Maryland area, and you’d like to get your hair styled or cut, A David Palmer Salon is where it’s at! At this salon, people of all ethnicities work together in harmony. What’s more, anyone belonging to any ethnic group …

My daughter wanted to her hair cut and get highlights. We went Monday to check on price at Regis Salon and they quoted her $80.00. My daughter has shoulder length hair. She decided she wanted to get this done on Wednesday. We made the appointment for 5:00pm. You …

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. …

This is a small business run by a husband and wife team located in Emmaus, PA. I learned about this company from a local craft shop where they have some of their product line on display for purchase.
They had on display a very cute tote bag made from …

In Logan Ohio, if you are looking to buy flowers you will have many options from Krogers floral department, to Wal-Marts floral department. Also there are many local flower shops. One of my favorites happens to be The Nature Nest flowers and gifts and more located on Main Street …

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 …

Cable One Cable Company is our local cable dealership in Joplin, Mo. I could not be happier with the service or products.
I have read not so good comments about cable services and costumers not being able to reach a …

THE BRAND
Bread Talk is making waves in Asia. What began as a modest Singapore-based bakery in 2000 is now an international lifestyle bakery with retail outlets in Indonesia, Hong Kong, the People’s Republic of China, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and India. Unlike other bakeries and bake …

This home business interested me because they sell herbal products. I liked the fact that their household products and personal care products didn’t contain the dangerous chemicals regular products have. Since everyone seems to be on a health kick lately, I thought I would give this business …

My daughter recently took a few quilting classes in one of her summer camp programs. This was nice because she came home all enthusiastic about quilting and wanted to continue doing it at home in her spare time. I didn’t argue with it because I grew up quilting …

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 …

The last time I got glasses I was a young child and my mother took care of the process herself. Obviously I was in very bad need of new lenses and frames! After looking around at several boutique optical stores, I finally settled on Lenscrafters for my eyeglass needs. …

I was thrilled when our Guttermaxx gutters were going to be installed. The company has a BBB rating of A- so I thought we’d picked a good company. Their website states that they have “America’s finest leaf-free gutter” and that “leaves won’t clog it.” I beg to differ. They …

Gaborone Garage and Cycles Station was recommended to me by a friend who was quite happy with their service. I have 4 bicycles at home which need to be serviced every now and then to ensure that they are in good running condition. Bicycles like any other machine also …

We had an incident at our home not too long ago where someone tried to break in. We are very safety oriented people, and we wanted to get protection. On top of buying a security system, my husband felt it was time for us to buy a gun. …

One summer, my friend said that she got accepted for a job at a very small graphics place called Pixel Perfect Studios. At the time she told me I had no idea what she was talking about as I had never heard of the place. She told me that …

My husband is a contractor and has his own Drywall business. He often sends me to pick up supplies so that he and his employees can continue working. I have dealt with all of the big hardware chains for years. I have a new personal favorite now. I usually …

I had seen the infomercials on tv late at night for this company called SMC. So after watching it for a few weeks I had decided to call the number on the screen. When I had spoke to the guy on the other line he pretty much had me …

I’ve never held much concern over my hair. In fact, as a teenager, I would often let my friends cut it. My philosophy has always been “it will grown back”, and it does! So, the fear of a botched haircut has never been one I’ve indulged in. Not to …

If you are into sales, then SMC is the way to go. It offers several different ways to make money, just by selling items out of catalogs. I paid for my membership three years ago, and although I have never really sold much, the idea behind the program is …

I think I mentioned once before (while reviewing something else) that I recently had to switch to AT&T for my local and long distance phone service. This wasn’t really because I wanted to. It was because I wanted to get high speed DSL in my house through another company …

Higdon’s Florist is my one of my favorite businesses in Joplin, Missouri. They offer som much more than just flower’s. It is not far from where I live and I will run up to Higdon’s just to get a cup of coffee and see what they have in that …

I had the opportunity to visit a couple of the Delta Community credit union centers located in metro Atlanta. The first one I visited was located off of Hwy 41 in Marietta, GA. This branch, near Cumberland Mall is extremely new. But it is one …

At one stage or another in life, many of us will be made redundant. It is a fact of life and one which has been around since at least 1929 and the Wall Street Crash. It seems to be hitting men hardest these days, as it did in times …

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, …

I have serious scare issues with getting tans using the conventional methods of tanning beds and the boredom of laying in the sun prevents me from that method. When I heard about spray tanning I was very excited but understandably concerned about safety. I researched all the …

For those of you who have been to New York City you probably ate breakfast at an average bagel place (I mean average for NYC not the rest of the world). Or, you ate at a mediocre diner. Well, for those of you looking for something really special the …

The Pure Water Store is an all under one umbrella for me when it comes to water and related things. This place is very economic and located right at the busy intersection so very convenient for combined grocery shopping. But the strip mall where it is located is a …

Maple Street Car Wash in Russell Springs, Kentucky is located immediately off exit 62 from Cumberland Parkway. The best feature about this car wash is the quality of the soap. They must use a concentrated mixture. The pre-soak comes out pink. Considering the amount of tree sap residue on my …

My daughter and I look forward to the third week of every month because that is the scheduled week for our monthly haircut. We used to go to a hair salon just within the neighbourhood but have stopped doing that now as we find that their charges are …

This is my husbands drywall company, but I am going to be as honest and opinionated as I possibly can, let’s just hope that he does not read this lol. The actually quality of the work is really great and the finished job looks very professional. The only problem …