For $30, I got my family a nice new toaster. Now I’m the type of person who enjoy buying n a budget. So if I can get something for under $20, then that’s what I’m going to do. The reason why I bought this toaster was because it was …

Following the success of my last food decorating project using the Centerpiece Gourmet, I decided to expand my repertoire and purchase another amazing looking decorating set that I had recently come across. As I was the kid who liked to play with their food, I guess some …

Clorox has always had some of the best cleaning products around. Now I believe that they have even outdone themselves on this one. Their new, safe and environmental friendly set of cleaning products called Greenworks are something my household can’t live without.
More than anything, we use the all-purpose cleaner. …

Since I bake and cook a lot, having storage containers and bags are essential for me to keep around. But not only having them them around solves all your problems. Having the right ones are what solves your problems.
What I mean by having the right ziplock bags or …

When the old vacuum unit died on us, we needed something to replace it fairly quickly. We have dogs; we have two of them. One is somewhat shaggy and the other not-so-shaggy, but they both shed like there’s no tomorrow. What’s worse is that one of …

I’ve tried plenty of cleaning products over the past 15 years. I’m always comparing them, trying to see which ones smell the best, or clean the best. One cleaner that I’m not too fond of is Fabuloso lavender multipurpose cleaner. I wasn’t really too familiar with it the firs …

I used to have problems with my stocks particularly of sugar and flour and even my powdered milk. I often waste them because my stocks would be invaded by ants bugs or sometimes would turn very hard and with molds or mildew. But I’m glad I’ve found a good …

I don’t like to dry my clothes in a dryer because I consider that a waste of electricity and money. Specially because I have a big balcny and I can dry my clothes there. But during the rainy weather when the clothes just doesn’t dry a dryer is something …

I love to go shopping at the Dollar Tree because I can get cleansers and even some foods at extremely low prices. I usually get the regular scent of fabric refresher, but I saw this product and decided to give it a try. I only paid a dollar for …

Gain Washing Powder Detergent is the only type of washing powder that I choose to use. When I go to the store Gain is almost always the most expensive brand but that can be expected because in my opinion this is a really good washing detergent. In …

I bought this Train Cake Pan directly from NordicWare after my nephew requested a ‘choo choo’ cake for his birthday, I wanted to do something a little different to the usual train cakes and this one looked ideal.  It’s different in the fact that the cake is made up …

This item is a definite must have for any parent that has a baby. The scent is so soft and pleasant, you’ll find yourself constantly smelling your baby’s clothes. It is an all natural cleaner with no harsh chemicals, so you will not have to worry about anything irritating …

Ahhh, Trader Joes, such a great store filled with unique stuff. One product not so unique, as ideas go, that I bought is the Trader Zen No-Streak Multi-Purpose cleaner. It is a Trader Joe branded product.
I got Trader Zen Multi-Purpose cleaner for obvious reasons, I needed a …

Though, I never thought a need for dishwasher, but it is my wife who persuaded me to get one. And, I did that without giving it much thought. The brand she told me, I just bought. However, now I am regretting that decision. I should have done a bit …

I spend plenty of time cleaning around the house. I don’t always find cleaning to be a fun experience and try to get done as quickly as possible. I like to use items that make cleaning easier and more efficient for me. I have enjoyed using different cleaning wipes …

Until now, I’ve been using this Black and Decker Electric Grass Trimmer for more than three years already. And so far, I have no problem when it come to cutting the grass in the garden. This machine work well and somewhat fast as well. Since we don’t really have …

When I split with my ex, he wanted to keep the crock-pot. That was fine with me because I had been wanting to get a new one anyway. That is what prompted me to go to Walmart in search for a better crock-pot than I had before. After looking …

I have a sweet tooth and a love of novel kitchen gadgets, so when I saw the Donut Express by Emson, I figured it was definitely a win-win situation. If you are unfamiliar with the Donut Express, it is a nifty bake ware set that lets …

I am a candle fiend. I just like that romantic glow at night. I’ve been preferring unscented candles over scented ones in recent years. It’s cheaper that way plus it’s a no brainer for entertaining because unscented candles won’t offend me or my guests. However, every once in a …

I was in the market to purchase a multi cooker so I decided to go with this one. The Presto 6020 is a multi cooker that has several different uses, you can use it to deep fry or even steam foods. It is sold at several retail …

My new apartment has a dishwasher installed, and in my glee, I purchased a great many things to try in it. One of these things was the Cascade Plastic Booster. Considering many of my plates and bowls are plastic, this seemed like a good idea, but to my surprise, …

We live in an old and dilapidated house and everything is leaking in our house, so rainy season gets very problematic with rain pouring in from everywhere. I had used M-seal the last season which was good but after a year or so it started leaking again and so …

My husband and I were looking for new water filter system when our old one failed to work and we came across this brand. This is one system that is very attractive and does the job wonderfully. The water tastes better and clearer than before. It is very easy …

My family love to set out on our deck. The fall weather gets kind of chilly but it is so pretty out! So last fall I purchased a Northwest Territory Fire Pit from Kmart. It is made out of metal, is 28 inch with a screen all around. Let …

Keeping my carpet clean has always been a hassle for me. With two kids it’s really hard to keep anything clean for more than 20 minutes. I was getting tired of looking at the horrible stains on my carpet. I’d already tried soap and water and some products that …

The Spode Christmas Tree Hiball Glasses come four to a set and one set cost me twenty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents. I find these Christmas drinking glasses to be attractive for a number of reasons. First of all, they each actually have twenty-two karat gold trim. I really like …

I had to redesign my kitchen some time back, and as a result I found that I had to get new appliances. One of these was a dishwasher. I had chosen to give my kitchen a silver look, meaning that I had to get silver appliances. Normally, these cost …

It often happens to me that I colour everything in the washing machine in a certain colour. I will never forget when I put one pair of red panties when my mother was doing laundry in her washing machine. She was washing my dad’s underwear and hers too. She …

I suffer from a guilty conscience when it comes to the environment, I mean I switch off lights and unplug appliances when not in use. I also don’t like to drive anywhere unless necessary but still had to use horrible chemicals for my cleaning needs. Then I discovered Ecover …

The St. Cloud Memory Foam Pillow is much pricier than the average pillow, retailing for just under fifteen dollars for one. The reason it costs a lot more money is because of the material, which is memory foam. It is, however, one of the cheaper memory foam pillows that …

I absolutely cannot stand a nasty dirty bathroom. My bathroom at my home gets cleaned very thoroughly on a regular basis and I use many different cleaning supplies to make sure that the bathroom stays clean. I have used many different products however one of those products that …

Before I used to use a bar soap to clean our dishes after eating. And I am so pissed after because I have to keep on washing it like three times and I have to soak the frying pans with a hot water just to take off those oils …

I purchased this mitt over a year ago and it has held up great. It’s wonderful and I am so glad I decided to purchase it. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 7 dollars for it. Compared to other similar products I believe the …

Microwaves are the most replaced kitchen appliance I’ve ever had in my house. Having moved into two different residences within an eight year period, I’ve gotten a double dose of choosing new appliances for the home. The plethora of sizes, styles, functions and audio signals on a …

When I cant drive yet, I have very limited options for my husband’s birthday gift. The easiest place that is accessible by walking sells power tools. So knowing that power tools are greatly associated with men as house ware and kitchen gadgets are with women, I had no doubts …

I sometimes find cleaning the kitchen very difficult I especially after I have a very messy preparation in making any meals. Since I only wash the dishes on the sink rather than using the dishwasher it always leaves the sink dirty and greasy from the cleaning the oily …

Mrs. Meyers Dryer Sheets do a wonderful job of softening clothes and preventing static cling. I LOVE the lavender scent, especially when used in conjunction with the Mrs. Meyers lavender detergent…the two products leave a beautiful soft fragrance that’s not overpowering.
These dryer sheets are the best I’ve ever used …

When having a toddler, a dog and 2 cats, you need something that will get your floors clean in a short time. I’ve been using the WetJet for years now and I must say it is a solid investment. I’ve used steam cleaners and other systems and …

I usually wash the dishes by myself although we have a dishwasher for several years now. Usually there’s not enough dishes to make the dishwasher full and sometimes not even half full, there’s an option that makes the dishwasher wash less if it is not full but I rarely …

I’ve used this brand of matches for years. I just always liked them, and in many ways I prefer them to the smaller book style matches and cigarette lighters. I also like this larger sized box. It feels comfortable in my hand and never gets lost. And the large …

A few months ago when my husband and I went to the beach, we purchased a nice electric grill to bring with us. The place that we were staying for a week did not allow open flame gas or charcoal grills. They were ok with the use of electric …

Since the weather is starting to warm up, I have begun to purchase some outdoor items for our backyard and patio. We love to entertain during the summer months, and we have a large back yard and deck where everyone seems to gather when they come over. …

I love to cook and the funny thing about this story is that my husband likes to cook as well. We fight over the kitchen more than we love each other, I think. One of our favorite things to do together is find cooking items for our kitchen. We …

I use this mainly for frying. I don’t believe that this is a beneficial skillet to use. Although I normally use it on the stove top it’s also capable of being used within the oven at up to 500 degrees. I have a few Cusinart skillets …

I use Bio d Washing Powder as my regular washing powder. I believe that is as good as harsher, chemical washing powders.
If you like your laundry to have a soapy smell after washing, this won’t provide that. Laundry remains scent-free after washing with Bio d Washing …

These things are wonderful. It really hate it when my tablecloth doesn’t stay in place or moves around so I was so glad when I found these. I didn’t know there was such a product until I found them so I’m very impressed. I purchased these …

Our office was entered by a burglar or burglars some few months back. We really do not know how many of them because there were no traces or proof to tell. Despite the presence of security guards in the building the burglars were able to enter and were able …

We recently purchased the Asian Fusion 10″ Bamboo Steamer from Bed Bath and Beyond for about $20. This steamer is a great buy because it is easy to use, easy to clean and easy to store. The unit consists of a lid, and two layers which can be used …

I love it when my house smells nice and clean, especially when company is coming and I can impress them with my prowess in regards to air fresheners. But one of my favorite to use is the de-luxe Maison Bath, Body and Linen Spray, with a sweet pea scent. …

I like to have my wood furniture shime. I guess that when I was a kid and had my chore to clean the furniture every Saturday it gave me a good feeling to see my reflection in the wood. My mom used Pledge for years and when …