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 bought my Dyson about 2 years ago because as an owner of 4 long-hair animals, I quickly learned why one needs to invest in a quality vacuum cleaner. I bought the Dyson because the commercial claimed that it “never loses suction”. The vacuum itself is absolutely wonderful, and …

Although this water bottle is the result of a clever idea, the actual design of the bottle makes drinking from it a real hassle. This is sort of like a two in one creation. It’s a water filter device and water bottle all rolled into one. Clever, very clever. …

When we were remodeling our kitchen last year I wanted to replace the countertop toaster oven that had been there for the last ten years. We saw this one that I liked at my favorite store Lowe’s and they were offering a rebate which I always like. So I …

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 …

The Amazon vouchers that I had in my purse were burning a hole in my daughters pocket, she couldn’t wait to spend them for me.
Her request?…A Chocolate Fountain.
I always thought the chocolate fountains were for wedding receptions and parties and not really a kitchen gadget, but my daughter soon …

I don’t usually use the Compliments line of products for my dish washing liquid but when I received a $1 off coupon in the mail I decided to give it a try. There were a variety of scented detergents in the Compliments line, and I decided to purchase the …

I don’t know how anyone else feels about cleaning their kitchen, but I dislike the chore. It seems like the job gets harder and bigger every time I do it. The worst part for me is cleaning out the microwave because food is always dispersed from the top to …

My skin asthma has made me very conscious about the cleanliness of the things my skin comes into contact with, however brief it may be. My cellphone is one such item that seems to be connected to me, either because I am texting, calling or just playing Tetris. I …

I bought this grid brush at World Market for the simple reason that I lost my other brush for cleaning the surface of my cast iron grill. My grill top really holds onto heat, burns things a lot, charred meat sticks to it all the time and quite frankly …

I usually use whatever dish soap is on sale, because I never really thought it made a difference what kind I use. But right now, I have two bottles of dish liquid sitting on my kitchen counter, and this one is better. The water stays sudsy and does not …

I bought Woolite Oxy Deep Spot & Stain Carpet Cleaner to get a few spots off one of my couches. My dog had jumped up on this particular love seat while her paws were muddy, and I was mortified! This is a beautiful couch with a felt-type, velvety fabric. …

Recently I tried out Safeway Assorted Spoons, Forks & Knives. To be up front about it, this wasn’t my first choice. I had ordered something else that wasn’t in stock and so ended up receiving these. According to the box packaging, these spoons, forks, and knives …

The Black & Decker HS900 Food Steamer:
Despite my ever hectic schedule each day, I never make excuses when it comes to cooking the most nutritious food I could afford for my family. I’ve always been a heath advocate and I take every opportunity to learn anything about …

Whilst I am not an expert on vacuum cleaners I have used enough to be able to distinguish between one which does the job well and one which doesn’t. Also, during my recent hunt for a decent vacuum cleaner for my flat I have realised that they can …

I wouldn’t say I’m a messy or sloppy person, or lazy, but I have to say that the thing I just try to avoid doing if at all possible is cleaning my toilet and bathtub, or the bathroom in general. There’s just something icky about it, and no amount …

We love to grill during the summer, and our old grill finally broke down last year. We were looking for an inexpensive grill to get us by until we decided on another purchase. We wanted one that could last us through a couple summers, and then we …

This is one of the more expensive glass and surface cleaners that I’ve come across, selling at almost four dollars for a sixteen ounce bottle. There are definitely cheaper cleaning solutions sold in supermarkets that offer more cleaning solution in a bigger bottle, but the main reason this cleaning …

If you went to the grocery store you would notice a lot of products not necessarily new but with variety of add on, call it marketing strategy. I said that because I was looking for a pair of household gloves when I saw this Scotch Brite All Purpose Household …

I use this heater inside my office and in my opinion it’s a really good heater. I have owned this heater for a few months and I have not had any problems out of it whatsoever. I only paid 20 dollars for this heater so I was …

When my husband and I got married, a couple that we know decided to buy as a slow cooker as a house-warming, congrats-on-your-marriage combo gift, since moving in together and getting married seemed to happen almost simultaneously, and we had very little in the way of appliances and decor. …

I have many differrent products in my cleaning supply cupboard, and each has its own purpose. There are some products that I can use in multiple areas of my home, and Clorox Greenworks is one of them. What makes this product different from the rest, however, is …

This is my favourite in the Avon Sleeptherapy range. Although I tried all 3 things at the 1 time, this is the only thing that I have kept buying as although I don’t feel that this works I do like the smell of it.
This comes in a 150ml bottle and …

When it comes to sewing machine I believe there has not been any other brand that has won my respect but Singer. Singer is my mother’s sewing machine brand. It is also my eldest sister’s brand and mine as well. I have this old manual Singer Sewing Machine …

Skeptical by nature, I never buy things until I did some research about it. When I saw the TV advertisement of this product, I am genuinely interested since I am looking for a healthier way to cook our meals. But then, I thought, so many promises —“ …

I had been intrigued by this product ever since I visited a friend and she used it to cook a frozen pizza. The Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven costs about $40, so I didn’t purchase it right away. Then for Christmas last year, I got it as a gift. …

Whenever I buy cleaning supplies for my house lately, they seem to all somehow be of the wiping variety. I don’t think I’ve bought a bottle of spray cleaner for much of anything in the past year because the wipes seem to be an all in one convenience that …

I sometimes have to eat on the go more often than I’d like. I work a full time job doing a lot of overtime, and I just don’t always feel like I have the time or even want to take the time in the morning to get a good …

When we purchased our home in 2003, the appliances were included. This included a Kenmore Coldspot refrigerator (model #10659299994) that was sold by Sears and manufactured in 2001. After almost four years of using this refrigerator, I have some definite opinions on it.
First, I absolutely love the in-door water …

I bought Method All Purpose Spray Cleaner for $50 online, composed of 8 bottles weighing 28 oz each. While I used a lot of cleaners before, this one is one of the bests.
This product was made to help clean various kinds of surfaces can be cleaned using it. …

I bought CleanDr 60601 00 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for $10 online, weighing 4.34 oz. Here is my review.
These cloths have the measurements of 9.5 x 4.5, so they are pretty much the same as many other typical rags. But I can say I like them a lot since …

“Pumpkin Harvest & Fall” is a Febreze candle product, part of the Febreze candle line. This candle gives off a most magnificent scent that really captures the essence of the autumn season and delivers that essence to the room of your choice. This candle combines three aromas, two of …

I purchased a Globe DC motor from eBay to use for a project involving a hand-powered electric generator. The motor, about one inch in diameter, and two inches long, can be used as a motor powered by a battery, or as a small DC electric generator. it …

I was there when my mother bought three rolls of the “Soft Weave While Bathroom Tissue” at the wholesale price , since it seemed like a good deal at the time especially since it appeared to be a better quality than a few of the other more affordable rolls …

KitchenAid KSB560 5-Speed Blender. This blender does an awesome job, but boy is this thing really, really loud. However I don’t mind if, I don’t ever use it when people are sleeping so it doesn’t really matter is all honesty! I mean I may be a biased because almost …

Everyone should own one of these! The Bosch Tassimo Single Serve Coffee Maker produces a fantastic cup of coffee in about 60 seconds —“ how can you beat that. I used to own the Braun Tassimo maker until moving country (different voltage). Having reluctantly given my …

I love this thing. I use it in my laundry room and I can say that it has been a wonderful addition. I use it to put a lot of my laundry supplies on so it really does come in handy. I purchased it from …

On a recent trip to town I stopped in on the Harris Scarfe Manchester sale and that’s where I saw the Ardor Mercer Stripe Quilt Cover Set. The good news is this quilt set which includes one quilt and two pillows usually costs $119.95 AUS but it was on …

A few years ago I was cornered, yes cornered, by my enthusiastic sister in law to come to one of her Pampered Chef parties. Never being one to like these types of parties I really wanted to get out of it gracefully. At the insistence of my …

The first year that I cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner by myself we had went to a friend�s house. Originally I was going to help Paul�s mom cook but when she called and said she was too sick to make it that meant I had to do …

AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener $11.40
I used to think that sharpening a knife could be done only through the traditional way of using a rough stone so that when this AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener was given to us by my Aunt I was completely ignorant of what purpose this could …

I hate cleaning the shower. Scrubbing walls has never been a thrill for me. I tried the spray shower cleaners, but I didn’t like having to stand in the shower to get every area - I have shower doors and couldn’t spray them effectively without getting in …

Gain Island Fresh Laundry Detergent was given to me in a care package from my mother upon moving into my new house. Normally, I buy the cheapest possible laundry detergent and don’t spend the extra money on Gain or other leading detergents.
However, I think I have changed my …

Even though I didn’t have a particular craft project in mind I couldn’t resist purchasing the Style Six Airbrush set by Jakks Pacific. Lately I have been toying with the idea of wall stenciling and airbrush design and liked finding an inexpensive set to practice on.
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The Kovea Titanium Gas Stove is an 88 gram foldable burner that attaches to standard IsoButane cyclinders.
In case you missed that I’ll repeat that….eighty eight grams!
It’s supplied in a neat plastic box, 68 x 38 x 81 mm. The box has an embossed impression in the base that shows …

In the new and big super market, which is opened near my house, I bought some bath towels for my children. These towels are called as Tory bath towels. These towels are good and impressive in quality. As we all know children like the colourful and …

When it comes to cleaning windows I know from experience that it can be tough to find a cloth that cleans well. I purchased these towels a few months ago and I don’t believe you can purchase anything better for cleaning windows. They are sold in a pack …

If you’re in the kitchen frequently chopping foods, you might want to check out the Sunbeam Heritage Series Kitchen Assistant. The 18 piece unit has decent storage capability and is fairly powerful considering its size. The blade does a good job of chopping in a short amount …

I purchased Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom cleaner out of curiosity after seeing a commercial for it. I wanted to see if those little scrubbing bubbles really did work. I picked up a can at my grocery store for $3.69 for a 16 oz. bottle. I scrubbed the entire bathroom with …

Several months ago my cheap dollar store air freshener ran out and I decided to purchase an Air-wick air freshener for my house. I wanted something that would be affordable yet still help me to relax and after some research I finally decided that Air Wick Lavender and Chamomile …