Since I smoke inside my home I try to keep my house as fresh as possible. I’ve tried almost every air freshener out on the market. One that has impressed me on an incredibly high level is Febreeze Air Effects linen and sky odor eliminator. The first thing that …

I wanted to add some period appropriate accessories to my midcentury kitchen ever since I moved in. I knew it had to be something to go on the wall, because the kitchen is small and I have very little counter space available for displaying any kind of knick knacks. …

The Proctor-Silex Corporation has been making a wide array of appliances since 1960. Many of our appliances at home are actually made by this company. We have a pop-up toaster, coffeemaker, toaster oven, and iron among many others. During a trip to Hong Kong, I was lucky enough to …

This is a great way for us to make stew, chili, soups, pasta and sauces. It is such a convenient way to cook, and we use it all the time.
The touchpad is programmable and you can use it on four different settings. You can cook on the high …

In Canada, only the very very wealthy can afford a high-thread count set of sheets; anything over 200-thread count can be well over $150, and I have seen 400-thread count sheets for $300. It is something we just have to live with here. That is probably why I always …

I purchased this snow removal tool a few months ago and I have really loved it. I mainly use it for removing snow from my car and it makes snow removal so much easier. I purchased this tool for 30 dollars which is a bit expensive but …

I always knew tide was a good product but could never afford it. I finally bought some Tide to wash my clothes and I love it. I have the powder laundry detergent and I think it is the best laundry detergent. I bought a really big box of Tide …

When it comes to cooking and/or food preparation, I love anything that makes this chore as fast and easy as possible. Usually I will just go for microwavable entrees or something that I can throw into the crock pot in the morning and be done with it, however, these …

Flavour Design Buddha Bowls are awesome! If you want a bowl that is very different from any other, yet delivers what it is supposed to (a great place to put your soup), you have to buy the Flavour Design Buddha Bowl. One of the first things that I found …

I received my Signature Classic 3.2 Quart Deep Fryer as a Christmas present last year. I was really excited to try it out as I love fried foods, but want some control over the types of oil used, and to ensure the food is drained of the oil …

I would imagine that we have all looked for a great cleaning product that does everything, so that there is no need to buy loads of cleaning products to do all the different jobs that we find ourselves doing when we are cleaning the house. Well I think at …

I have found myself on multiple occasions looking for a quick way to wipe things down in my home. I have two busy children and always have to run behind them wiping and cleaning. I recently have been using baby wipes to wipe things down and figured this was …

When my husband bought home this Super Turbo Oven he was so excited. He was able to buy this for only PHP500 because his officemate was migrating to another place and were selling out all goods they could not possibly bring with them at very low price so they …

I started using these mainly to clean my tub and they are perfect in my opinion. One of my most favorite things about them is that the soap is build directly into the pad. These things are completely hassle free to use and they don’t …

I have been using crock pots and slow cookers for years. Recently my old one cracked, so it needed to be replaced. I found the Hamilton Beach 5-Quart Portable Slow Cooker and it was the lowest price I had seen at under $20 so I picked it …

I have lived with tile in my home for the longest. Most people where I live will at least have tile in the kitchen and bathroom, if not in the whole house. My kitchen and bathroom tile had really been starting to look bad, though I mop it each …

Ever since Febreze hit the market, it has been my favorite household helper! I especially like the Febreze Extra Strength that I currently use. I like that Febreze now offers this type of fabric refresher in a money-saving bulk option. I bought my regular Febreze spray bottle, but it …

I’ve been using Arm & Hammer liquid detergent for about six months now. I buy the Clean Burst scent because it smells like fresh linen. Other available scents of other products made my clothes smell musty once they came out of the dryer. I also prefer the liquid option …

Once summer has had its time in the sun and autumn starts blowing on in, I start spending more time outdoors and leave the windows in my house open for extended periods of time. I don’t simply do this because it’s more pleasant outside, although that’s certainly a plus, …

I bought this trip grill, as we like to camp outside or most of the time like to have dinner in the garden. This one is very good and handy because it is collapsible and has sufficient cooking space and is facilitated so that all can be mixed and …

My five year old daughter takes a packed lunch to school every day, she’s not exactly a faddy eater but gets bored with the same kind of foodstuffs in her lunch box each day. After exhausting all the different sandwich fillings I decided to ring the changes by …

Shoppers value vegetable oil serves the purpose most of the time but has some definite drawbacks that I face. As the brand name suggests Shoppers Value vegetable oil is economic. I was convinced about the economic pricing of this product after looking at all brands of oils. But Shoppers …

I’m known in my household as a “neat freak.” It’s not uncommon for me to try several new cleaning products each month and put them to the test! This month was no exception!
I love the fragrance of fresh oranges, so when I saw Fantastik Orange Action (All …

I used to not be very picky when it came to my bath towels. I always looked at it as it dries me off, it gets hung up… that’s it. That was before my mother in law bought my husband and me the Luxury Collection Supima Cotton …

While trying to find unique items for a spa inspired health fair, I came across the Primula Glass Tea Pot and Infuser gift set. What makes this tea pot appealing is that it is made specifically to highlight Primula’s gorgeous flowering teas.
For anyone unfamiliar with …

The Boulder Football Themed 9″ Square Paper Plates came eight to a pack for ninety-nine cents. I don’t quite understand the reasoning behind making these paper plates square, but they are. These paper plates, along with the Boulder Football Themed Paper Napkins, caught my eye when I was out …

We bought our lawn mower in 2000. So, that would be 7 years ago. It’s a great lawnmower. We’ve put it through the mill too. Our Honda Yard Machine came with a grass catcher. We don’t use it though because we like to mulch the cut grass. I have …

My family loves to outing, swimming and picnicking especially during summer. This is the reason why we have found a good friend in Coleman. The products of Coleman are so trustworthy so that when it comes to portable chest cooler, water jags and the likes no brand could …

The Scotch-Brite Toilet Scrubber is wonderful! I love the fact that I never have to stick my hand in the bowl to clean it. It comes with disposable scrubbers that slide on to the long handle. The handle gives you the ability to be farther from the toilet while …

When I first got my Swiffer sweeper, I found myself sticking to the same old generic refill wipes. I, however, was getting tired of the horrible quality and decided I should purchase the real thing. I went into a local Wal-Mart store and picked up a container of the …

I enjoy lighting candles to spice up any room in my house. But depending on the candle, sometimes I don’t really get my money’s worth. I am glad that with the Sugar Plum scented candle from the Langley Home collection and it can be purchased at Wal-Mart for six …

Due to the state of things these days, I was looking for a cheap laundry detergent to use on my clothes. I didn’t know what I was looking for exactly, but saw a box of Sun laundry detergent. It was in the powdered form. I don’t usually use powdered …

This nightlight has become an important part of our son’s bedtime ritual. He has never liked the idea of going to sleep at night. We have tried everything, warm baths, bedtime stories, and thoroughly wearing him out in the evenings. He is like a broken windup …

I have been using S.O.S. Steel Wool soap pads for many years now. I currently purchase them at Walmart for $2.98 per 18 count box. That is a very reasonable price considering the number of pads I get and the amount of cleaning that it gets done. I most …

The dirt devil broom vacuum is too heavy to sweep up. It doesn’t get everything off of the floor like it is suppose to. The vacuum is hard to use and you have to make sure you put it straight over the dirt and mess on your floor to …

When we moved in to our new condo almost two years ago, the biggest problem I had with it was the bathroom. I was used to one of those simple plastic-like bathtub surrounds, but was somewhat surprised to find a good ol’ fashioned tile surround in my bathtub. These …

I love using Mop & Glo Triple Action floor cleaner because it not only cleans but it protects also. I have had a great experience with Mop and Glo Triple Action. Mop and Glo Triple Action is sold in a 32 OZ bottle and I usually pay …

The Honey Can Do Storage Closet is a double door storage closet. My closet is small so I was in the store looking for some extra storage space and I found this storage closet. I was very impressed by it and I believe it’s a great buy. …

I always wash the dishes in the by hand rather than using the dishwasher since in almost every meal there were only few plates to be washed and I don’t have to wait longer for the plates to be finished being washed. I like using this product because …

I am very familiar with this particular brand of paper napkins. My first memories of them are as a kid helping to set the dinner table. I sometimes feel like it’s an indulgence to buy premium dinner napkins, and get lured away by the giant economy packs. So, I …

Who would not love Brownies? Not only children but even adults are enjoying this chewy snack. In my home though, we do not buy brownies. Not because we do no like brownies. On the contrary, we are crazy about brownies. For this reason I’ve done all my best to …

Having pets, a child, and adults, we end up with many many stains on our carpet. Several years ago a friend told us about Gonzo for stains on clothing. It worked pretty good. So, when we saw Gonzo Spot and Stain Carpet Cleaner we bought …

I have been wanting an electric ice cream maker for a while and found out from some of my friends that Cuisinart has the best electric ice cream makers on the market. So with this knowledge in mind, I set my sights on getting one.
I recently bought myself a …

I am using Preethi Mixer grinder for the past 8 months.
Had it been the first Mixer Grinder I have used, then maybe I would be able to appreciate it. But, after using Philips Mixer Grinder, I really feel that I made a mistake by buying Preethi Mixer Grinder.
1. It …

I used this pan to help create a small display of ‘religious’ cakes while catering for a church buffet during the Easter holidays, the centerpiece was to be a large Resurrection pre-sliced fruit cake (not made by me, I hasten to add) so I knew my contribution to the …

I’ve loved book boxes ever since I knew they existed. Over the years, I’ve bought them at Michael’s Crafts, Beverlys, book stores and specialtly gift shops. If you don’t know what a book box is, the premise is simple. It’s a box that looks like a traditional hardback book. …

My Glacier Gear Insulated Bottle Cooler has been a pleasure to use, and I’ve used it a lot over the last couple of years. Where I work, we’re limited as to how often we can leave our work stations, and a simple water bottle means drinking hot water, …

Comet has been apart of my household for years. My mother used to use it all the time and so I kind of migrated it to my home. I love comet for many reasons. I can use it on just about anything. I have learned over the years what …

I really like Mr. Clean products. The magic erasers are my favorite. I also like Mr. Clean wipes. The container is much easier to use than other brands. It has a large opening and the wipes are easier to get out. They don’t seem …

I do a lot of driving on back roads. Not only are gravel and potholes really hard on tires, but there is limited cell service, so if anything goes wrong, it’s a long walk! I decided I needed to be able to take care of myself, so …