Before last weekend, I viewed all lighting stores as similar, the only differentiating factor being perhaps price or location of the store. I have wandered through seemingly hundreds of lighting sections and stores devoted completely to lighting, and while I have seen some interesting designs and great sales, none …

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, …

The Seacoast Florist in Hampton, NH is a very cute place. Besides, they came in very handy when I needed them at the last moment.
They are a little place, but I was pleasantly surprised at the variety and freshness of the flowers they carry. It was a …

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 …

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 …

This is one cab company that I do not suggest that you take unless you know what your getting yourself into before you get into the cab (or even place the call at all). My cousin is an employee of this company and he has been for two years …

About a year ago, we got a new Walgreen’s store near my apartment. At first I was a bit resentful as that shopping area once housed a WOW and Tower Records music store. I had adored that store because it had all kinds of music including hard to find titles …

I’d purchased a Groupon deal for Amy B. and Co. salon for their signature facial. After using another Groupon for a spa deal, I’d realized how much I loved a relaxing facial, so when this great deal became available I knew I’d have to take advantage of it.
I …

F Salon and Body Spa has hundreds of franchises throughout the country. What makes it click is its very affordable yet excellent services offered. I’d say its rates remain unbeatable that’s why they are getting the lion’s share of the market. Take for example the foot spa service for …

We had our customize T-shirts done with Extreme Graphics after we had the bad one from Walmart. I look up online and found Extreme Graphics and called them in the morning right away. He was asking questions on the phone about what kind of T-shirt to make sure we …

I had awaken one morning to find my pool had been replaced with a green fungus infested pond. I called several pool companies to see how much it would cost me to have this pond transformed back to my sparkling pool. Every pool service I called wanted no less …

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 …

Extra Management calling service is a business that cater to all talent like actors, models, and special talent. You would pay them $75 a month to have them work as your rep. to get you all sorts of gigs for the week or the month. They are a sister …

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 …

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 …

October is absolutely my most favorite month of the year. Not only because it means that Halloween is just around the corner, but because it’s also the single most important month of the fall season. All the trees have turned color here in Michigan, and the beginning of the …

Twinsite Optical, one of the best optical shops in Michigan, has a wide variety of recognizable brands at affordable prices. Versace, Prada, Persol, and Chrome Hearts are just a few of the select brands that Twinsite Optical carries.
When I entered the store a few days ago, I felt …

This is one of the branches in the ever-growing Greggs chain, which is now by some distance the largest chain of high street bakeries in Britain. It lies in a good position on Stourbridge High Street, not far from the Ryemarket shopping centre. However, the pavement outside is very …

For San Angelo, this was the first cupcake shop in town. Originally working out of a corner of a flower shop, they have grown enough to get their own place (with more hours and Saturdays). I really only stop by when I’m in need of a sugar fix, but …

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 …

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 …

I have to give it to these guys. I just had a small print job on May 14, 2010, one that involved printing 100 copies of a thank you card for a friend’s birthday party. This lady friend wanted to be different.
Ordinarily, you would like to give …

Pretty much ever since my husband and I moved to Michigan, we had lived in a mobile home park in which our sewage, water and trash were taken care of by the park and figured into our monthly lot rent, so we’ve never really had a great deal of …

While driving up to the mall one afternoon I was really hungry and I at first thought I’d get lunch at the food court in the mall when I get there. But I met up with lots of traffic and thought it would take forever for me to get …

Arttie is a clothing store in Austin, TX and recently I found out they had another store in Cedar Park which is technically part of Austin too. I don’t think Arttie is a chain of clothing store, not exactly anyway, because I haven’t been able to find a website …

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 have recently had the opportunity to work with Mercho Online (an online store for clothing and accessories) for an item purchased for my son. Throughout the order process Mercho Online remained in constant communication with me through email as to the various stages of the order.
Since there was …

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 …

Central casting or entertainment partner is the biggest casting company in Los Angeles California for talents like acting, singing, special talents, modeling and all other specialties. They are the best. I was with them for four years and I love every single thing about them. They provides all sorts …

I am a firm believer that to really have an opinion, and to write a review, on a business or a company, one should really base it on a number of visits, not just one time. Consistency is very important to form a fair and objective opinion, and recently, …

There’s much said about Primerica, a lot of it comes from not understanding what’s involved, the concept and it being based on network marketing! Here’s my take:
Primerica is a financial services company, they provide a way for individuals to create wealth from what they already have! The basis is …

There are quite a few climbing gyms in Seoul, which is indicative of how popular the sport is here, and although choosing one to use regularly might just be a case of picking wherever is closest, there are actually quite a lot of differences between venues that are worth considering. …

Judy Jean Bakery is a bright and cheerful bakery located in Uniontown, PA. Judy Jean is the best bakery I have ever been to. When you walk into the bakery, they have rows and rows of delicious cookies, pastries, …

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 …

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 …

This Spanish website dedicated to sell and ship bouquets, or even normal potted plants, is a very good option when you need to send a little and nice present to someone who doesn’t live in the same city as you. Even if this website is Spanish, they don’t only …

Cartridge World has been my saving grace since starting college two years ago. I am in a field of study where I am constantly writing papers; I think my average is around 50 pages a week, not including term papers and other miscellaneous things I have to print. Needless to …

Hi I recently placed an order with VISTA PRINTS. I was lured in by thier get free business cards add. I went online and followed the instructions and created my business cards. I than processed the order for the 250 free cards just pay applicable shipping charges. Impressed with …

I recently had a problem with my Wells Fargo credit card and had to call the phone bank. In addition to solving the problem, the representative felt it necessary to pitch to me a number of services. Among the ones I accepted (for the sake of being able to …

Vemma was one of the first businesses I decided to invest in as an online business. I have MS and I needed to find a job I could do from home. Vemma seemed like the perfect business. I was getting a multivitamin drink that was full of antioxidants and …

I have been going to Mason’s Nail Salon in the Montrose area for years. With beauty routines like getting my hair done or getting a manicure and pedicure, I tend to find one place that I like and continue to go to it often. I like being able to …

Bo’s Place is a local candle shop in Tullahoma. If you collect candles, then you will know how important it is to be able to shop for candles in an actual store as opposed to a huge chain store. The chain stores are nice, but they often carry the …

Ista–is the service provider of billing services and Utility Expense Management Company.We are paying our water consumption bills through them.Their services are good and we will be getting their bills correctly.But one thing i didn’t like about its service is they are charging for the payment.They …

We recently bought a home that had a gas log fireplace in it. It was beautiful, but sadly the previous owners said it didn’t work. With all the remodeling we were doing on other things, the function of the fireplace was forgotten. This past cold Illinois winter took a …

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 …

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 …

If you made the mistake to book a trip thru Mears make sure you call them 100 times to pick you up, because they don’t care about pickups!!!!!!
We went today 06/04/2008 at Magic Kingdom and as Mears driver told us, we called 90 minutes before the desired pickup time. …

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 …

I have never in my life, seen the likes of a company such as Cornwell Drywall co. The owner of the company claims to have been in business for ten years, and brags about the high quality of work that he provides. The professionalism of the finished job would …

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 …