Although the Century Novelty Irish Flag Tablecover is something that I’ve only noticed for sale around St. Patrick’s Day, it’s really a tablecloth that can be used to celebrate or recognize any Irish holiday or notable event. The tablecloth has more in common with the Irish flag than it …

I have had a pair of GHD Hair Straighteners for nearly a year and a half and they have proved to be the best buy for myself. I did used to have a different pair of Straighteners but think I only paid about £15 for them. They didn’t do …

In Asia, you’d be hard pressed to find a kitchen without a rice cooker. They are as important as microwaves are here in America. I grew up in an Asian household, so I’ve used a great many assortment of rice cookers throughout my life… and when it was …

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 …

It seems funny to write about a snow cone maker when so many people are snowed in right now! But then summer is right around the corner, and you’ll be ready with family favorite in hand.
The old fashioned carnival style snow cone maker by …

My mom picked up a few of these bath mats and gave us two to keep. She swears by the bath mats and after using them just once I could completely understand why. We have one mat at our sink and one outside our tub. It …

So we’ve had this ongoing problem with our bathroom. When we first moved in two years ago, the bathroom was the only point of concern I had because the tile grout along the surround of the bathtub was in pretty gruesome shape and looked like it was just full …

When I moved to my current house, I was thrilled to find that it had so many Orange and Grapefruit trees on it. There is nothing quite like fresh squeezed Juice in the morning and with this many oranges and grapefruits at my disposal, having fresh juice was …

I replacing my heating and cooling air filter with this one a few months back and it’s been perfect. I love the fact that it’s washable. Since I purchased this one I have been able to re-use it without having to go out and purchase another one …

I have always been a huge fan of bleach. I like that it is a multipurpose product and try to buy some each time I go shopping for my cleaning supplies. Recently when I was shopping around my local dollar store, I noticed the LA’s Totally Awesome Bleach Fresh …

When I first moved to California, I noticed that everyone was buying gallons of water from the grocery store. I did some research and found out that tap water where I live is contaminated with lead and other harmful substances. Like everyone else, I went ahead and bought myself …

I have been keen on keeping things in my home disinfected for years. I hate the thought of germs and especially cannot deal with getting sick. I keep multiple cleaners around my house, but I mostly enjoy using cleaners that have multiple purposes. I find it simpler to walk …

When I was a kid I used to love an ice pop called Calypso (I think that was the name), you had to kind of push the ice pop up using the paper tube it came in - the flaw being that the bottom of the tube would crease …

I wanted to have something that I could easily grill steaks on without having to broil them in the oven. I am not particularly fond of cleaning a broiling pan because they can be very difficult to get clean. I shopped at Walmart for a small indoor type grill. …

*Before using this or any other “home remedy”, please check with your doctor that this is a safe method for you. As everyone is different.*
Yeast infections aren’t a pleasant topic and after getting my first one at the age of 20, I was mortified. It was what everyone had …

This was one of the dumbest things I have purchased thus far. Why? I have so many reasons why I felt like it wasn’t worth the darn box it came in. For one thing they have the audacity to charge almost $100 for this thing. I wouldn’t have …

The overall look of the packaging and the product itself is what made me interested in Honeywell’s Surround Heat Tower Heater. Having purchased quite a few heaters in the past, it has become apparent that while many fan forced heaters are able to push heat into the middle of …

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 …

If you are looking for a basic and inexpensive hypo allergenic laundry detergent, you might want to try Purex Ultra Hypo Allergenic Baby Laundry Detergent. I bought my product online at the Alice.com website —“ but, I am sure you can get it at Wal-Mart or Target. …

I received my Keurig Coffee Maker as a Christmas gift from a friend last year. At first I was excited to get it because it was so unique and I had heard a lot of good things about it. Also …

I purchased this kit over a year ago and I have to say that I really love it. When it comes to mopping it can be a very difficult task but this has made it so much easier. I purchased it from Amazon.com and I paid 40 …

I have only used this toilet bowl cleaner on a few occasions but it certainly has not worked as well as I expected. This cleaner is sold in a 24 oz bottle for around 4 dollars depending on the store. Although this cleaner is low priced I …

I installed the complete household water filter called OMNIFILTER Model U25, Series B. I have well water and I was getting tired of getting so much rust and calcium coming through my faucets. My toilet kept turning orange from the well water mineral deposits after just a week so …

I found this display of scented jar candles at the grocery store. I wasn’t all that impressed with the look of them. I actually like the simplicity of the plain cylindrical jar and the contemporary look of the brushed metal lid. It reminds me of the much more expensive …

My shower drain gets clogged up on a pretty regular basis. Therefore I was in need of a product to keep it clog free. As my budget isn’t very big, I wanted something that was not to expensive. I have tried different things on and off. Recently I decided …

I have been a loyal Swiffer WetJet user for many years. I got the original mop shortly after it came out and it finally just started to leak years and years later. I just purchased a new one and it’s even better than the original. They …

The Growlight is a portable light that I bought to use for starting my tomato plants. My friends are buying a store and have asked me to grow all the tomatoes for their deli. So I decided I would start my own transplants inside before the weather gets warm …

I picked this glue up for my fiancee one time when I saw it on a shelf at Home Depot and he loved it. He pretty much uses it for everything and I can see why. …

Kitchen Aid Professional 600 KP26M1X 575 Watts Stand Mixer. I’ve been going through a lot of different mixers in order to find the one that I think if the best for me and my household. I’m almost constantly baking stuff and mixing it by hands is just a big …

The long, slow change over from the older incandescent type of light bulb to the newer “energy saving” ones - officially known as compact fluorescent lights, but called this by just about nobody I know - is continuing to gather pace. 100 watt bulbs of the old type have …

There was a very strong smell starting to build up inside my washer so I decided to try this product. Before using it I had tried almost everything to clean my washer so I was a bit disappointed. After trying this I found out that it works …

I don’t like spending a lot on my cleaning supplies. That is why I pick up a lot of my essentials from a local dollar tree store. I recently purchased a cotton deck mop from them. I didn’t’ think it was the biggest best looking mop but it did …

Kool Seal Elastomeric Roof Coating is used to repair damaged and leaking roofs. I love the fact that this product is sold in many different sizes so I am only able to purchase the amount that I need. I would have to say that this Kool Seal …

This is a great product and it really made my floor shine. We moved into a house where the previous owners really didn’t take care of the wood floors at all. The floors were really dirty and dull looking. I was planning on getting down on …

I bought this cookware a few months ago that was not were near up to par. I decided to write this review to warn everyone of this faulty cookware. I purchased the Mainstay 7 piece nonstick cookware set. It came with 3 pots of different sizes, 1 frying pan, …

I had previously used the Mr. Clean magic eraser to clean up some pretty heavy duty stains. I sent my husband to pick some up for me and he came back with something else. He bough the Great Value Miracle cleaning eraser. I didn’t know if it would work, …

My house doesn’t have a door bell so I decided to purchase this Honeywell door chime and it’s been amazing. I found it while browsing through the store and I’m so glad I decided to buy it. I purchased it from Lowe’s and I paid 30 dollars …

After ten years our farm house was in desperate need of a face lift. I chose the Wattyl Estapol Gloss to paint the interior timber architraves. As I have multiple chemical sensitivities I had to get my husband to put the paint on. It did have very strong odor …

Well if you have read any of my articles so far you see that I am a very frugal person. I never spend one penny more on any item than I have to and then it has to be a need. There is one product that I have and …

I ordered this light up mobile from the Mr. Light website a few months ago to add some sparkle to a dark area of my living room.
When I got it, it came nicely packaged and the crystal drops were individually wrapped. That was a relief. Also, to my joy …

The only reason why I’m talking about this iron is because my wife made a huge fuss about this iron. She kept telling me that we needed a new iron so I went out and bought the Sunbeam Iron she had been talking about for a while. I didn’t …

Garlic is one of the most used ingredients in my cooking. Indeed cooking can never be as palatable without garlic. But pressing garlic is one messy job. It is not only messy it could be tedious as well. I had actually almost crushed one of my glass chopping …

I like using Zonrox bleach when I am washing our white clothes. This product effectively cleans, deodorizes and removes hard stains that cannot be removed by laundry detergents alone. I also use Zonrox in cleaning sinks, floors and the toilet and it does the job perfectly. Zonrox is one …

I’ve had lots of fun with my Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Snow Cone Maker. It’s made for kids, but frankly, it’s an easy way to enjoy a snow cone treat or just have some crushed ice without a fancier machine.
The Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Snow Cone Maker is …

I am thankful that we have products like Glade Country Gardener Air Freshener for life’s little embarrassing moments. One such event was the first time I brought my best friend home to meet my husband and kids. We thought that her son could play with my kids while we …

I actually discovered the Farmhouse brand of products while on vacation a couple years ago. I stopped into a small natural home products store and they had a display of natural laundry products and the Farmhouse brand was included. I love lavender and I am trying very hard …

Traditions in our family run deep and in accordance with my grandmother’s firm belief, it is never too soon to get ready for Christmas. Children of all generations in our family regularly hung stockings on fireplace mantel before the Christmas Eve, convinced that Santa Claus himself visits each house …

Some of my dining room chairs were starting to wear out so I decided to purchase this set. They have a really nice look and they are very well made. I purchased these from Lowe’s about a year ago and I paid 70 dollars for …

Sometimes when I’m having dinner guests I like to I turn off all the lights and just use candles. It can be a wonderfully romantic way to entertain, and for some reason I especially like to do this in the summer. I guess it’s because it isn’t always warm …

If one word could describe this product, it would be “gross”.
I’ve long had a fear of spiders and creepy crawlies in general. And, because my kids have seen my reaction to spiders, my youngest son has also acquired a less-than-likeable reaction to the little buggers. So, I have …