I have been eyeballing those compact florescent light bulbs for the last two years trying to decide if I want to spend $8 for three bulbs when I can buy four bulbs for 99 cents at most places. When we moved into our new house I realized how many …

Our family spends a lot of time camping during the summer. We have a trailer that we stay in, and also a tent for my son and his friends. The kids love sleeping in the tent, and when I saw this product I knew it would be perfect …

Having recently moved I decided that instead of packing my old beat up pots and pans I would just replace them. I was not looking for anything fancy, I am not much of a cook and all that I really wanted was just a few good inexpensive non-stick pans …

I’ve been using energy efficient bulbs for a little while, but recently, I’ve been adding small lamps around my house that seem a bit awkward with the typical large energy-efficient light bulbs I use. I happened across these while I was at Home Depot, and so far, I have …

Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener has attracted me by its tropical, summer look: a bright yellow cap and a picture of ocean, tropical flowers and fruit. I tried the air freshener at the store by spraying just a little bit, and the smell seemed nice as well - warm, …

With more than fifteen different stitching options, and an easy to thread system, I was thrilled when I was given the Singer Simple Sewing Machine. However, Model 3116 with all its bangs and whistles didn’t turn out to be quite so simple to use. The main problem I had …

I enjoy keeping my hope clean and germ free. What I don’t enjoy is having to find enough cloths to put household cleaner on, to clean with. I find having to wash and re-use cleaning cloths annoying, so I founder a quicker alternative. Gryphon Bathroom Wipes by the makers …

Every now and then I get the irresistible urge to eat salad for days. However, I am picky in the way my salad is tossed. I do not like soggy salads. I also find it hard to bring salad to the office for lunch because the sauce will make …

A few years ago my wife and I started to move away from buying bottled water, and since the both of us drink a lot of water we needed to find a convenient way to keep water by our side in our daily travels. As we’ve collected many water …

I have been a Tide user for years. May it be for a machine powder or a detergent powder, I am maintaining my loyalty to Tide. Lately however, I noticed something different about this product especially the detergent bar.
Since I need …

The Crimson Cardinal Red Throw and Accent Christmas Pillow cost fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents when I purchased it in January of last year when all Christmas items were slashed in price. The regular price for one of these pillows is almost twenty-five dollars now and I think that’s …

I love to cook. It makes me feel so good that I can prepare a meal that my boyfriend likes and can not get enough of. However after cooking comes the really tough job of cleaning. This is especially true after I use the oven. I do not clean …

I have always loved our George Foreman grills; I’ve never had a problem or any complaints about them, and the family-sized grill with bun warmer is no exception!
First of all, it’s a great deal - only about $35 at K-mart, unless you catch it on sale; I think I …

I purchased this scoop to use when dipping ice cream. I enjoy using it. It’s very durable and it works fairly well. I purchased it a few months ago and at the time of purchase I paid 15 dollars for it. I purchased it from …

Like most little people, my children love donuts. The problem is that I don’t like them to consume too much fat so the deep fried donuts we buy while we’re out are off the menu, it didn’t occur to me that you could buy a donut pan and cook …

If you have read any of my other reviews you’re probably thinking to yourself, “She only chooses the more expensive of products.”
That is not my goal, I choose which product that I personally like best.
I am now comparing the Dollar General brand bathroom cleaner to Scrubbing Bubbles.
They both do …

Although I am not the greatest cook that the world has ever seen - not by a long shot, to be honest - I do still enjoy cooking and preparing food, and that means that I am often in need of a reliable and dependable kitchen timer. This simple …

I needed to sanitize the tap water, for drinking, at my house at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Atlantis model of the Brita Water Pitcher line, is the smallest, holding 1 1/2 quarts. Within the housing of the lid, is a reservoir, where the water is placed, from …

I purchased this juicer in 2008 after seeing an impressive commercial on TV. So I called up the number and made an order. A week later, the juicer arrived and my husband and I were so excited to try it. True enough, it is a heavy duty juicer. We …

I love using my Dawn Dishwashing Detergent! It eats up more grease on dishes than any detergent I have ever used. It really does clean your dishes much better. I love it because if grease were to spill into the sink or you need to drain …

I bought this appliance about 3 years ago from best buy and it’s been a nightmare from start to finish. I moved into an apartment that had an inbuilt space for a combination fridge and freezer. It had to be very specific in its dimensions, in this case, 59cm x …

The Beistle Happy Valentine’s Day Door Cover measures approximately five foot in length and I think I paid under five dollars for it a couple of years ago. It’s still available for purchase today. I’ve owned mine now for a good few years and the Valentine’s door cover is …

When we first moved in our house, one of the first things we wanted to get was a grill. We had spent years in an apartment with no place to even put a Hibachi. We had just spent a great deal of money on building the house and paying …

This review is for the Lock & Lock airtight containers by Starfirt. I have been very happy with these containers. They are safe for the microwave, dishwasher and freezer. Just make sure that when you put them in the microwave you open the lid a little. …

My husband and I love our pets, but we do not love the stains and odors that they leave in the house. Our couches, carpet, and area rugs all smell of our pets. I finally drew the line when our youngest dog started marking his territory in the house. …

I enjoy cleaning, and even more enjoy having a nice smelling home, and Lysol Disinfectant spray in Green Apple Scent is an excellent product for me. I had never seen Lysol in a spray formula before, and it was so nice smelling I just had to buy it for …

Lately I have been breaking out in skin rashes and hives from my laundry detergent so I had to switch to using Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 2x Concentrated Free from Perfumes and Dyes. I will say this laundry detergent doesn’t have any perfumes or dyes in it and …

My children love to do crafts, especially my younger child who just turned two years old but I have an older child who has done his share of messing up our carpets and walls with his colouring so I was leary of letting our toddler ‘paint’.
I obtained these paints …

My husband who is supposed to take care of the minor repairs in whatever house we are living in has basically no time to do this. It is up to me to take the initiative and repair things. One thing that I appreciated about him though is his taste …

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. …

I have owned this vacuum for about 6 months, and I love it. It makes me wonder why I ever spent hundreds, even thousands of dollars on other vacuums in the past. I even had a Kirby vacuum that I spent $1500 on, and I actually like …

I received a weather stick as a gift last year. My initial impression was that it was an odd gift. Why would someone purchase a stick? Anyway, I read the directions upon returning home. You are supposed to mount it going sideways on your house. It …

I purchased Urine Gone at Linens n Things for $19.99. The box included a 24-ounce spray bottle of Urine Gone and a battery-operated black light. Urine Gone is a stain and odor eliminator with enzyme action. Urine Gone claims it “effectively removes new or old urine stains and odors …

packaging looks extremely similar to the brand name product Febreeze. As the name indicates, the purpose of the product is to eliminate odors on fabrics. I have found that Power House Fabric Refresher is great for getting out smoke, pets and other lingering odors. I like …

My friend always has the best of everything for and in her home, and I am always jealous of everything. Not that I don’t have some nice stuff, but her stuff is just better. I often go to her house for coffee and her espresso maker is also something …

AROMALAND produced a new lamp called the Aroma Lamp. An Aroma Lamp is an effective way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils. Ir is imple and esy to use. The suggested instructions are to fill the glass bowl with pure water and add 5-15 drops of essential …

At first I thought the price tag carried by this little contraption was a bit on the high side, and almost balked at buying it. But the whole family loves a quick and easy slushie in summer time, so I went ahead, broke down and bought one at …

Very recommended! That’s what I can say about this washing machine from LG. In the beginning, I was not so sure to buy this product. Since I don’t have any clue about the product itself. I was just guessing that it would be a great washing machine. And I …

This cooking set will make you feel like a first class chef in your own kitchen. I can not express how much I enjoy using this cookware. It is fabulous!
I found this set at Walmart for around $90.00. I was skeptical about spending that much , but I am …

Dyson DC04
Our Dyson Hoover was a gift so I do not know the cost but I am sure it is worth the price. It is an upright Hoover and I really like the way the hose and attachments are all to hand on the body of the Hoover. I …

I use several products to straighten my hair each day and keep it straight. The natural texture of my hair is thick and curly, with frizz an ongoing problem. I use a blowdryer to straighten my hair, then I use either a flat iron or a curling …

When I needed to purchase a new clothes iron, I went to Walmart to shop for one. I found a huge variety to choose from but ultimately chose the Black and Decker Iron with Non-Stick Sole. The decision was based hugely on the fact that Black and Decker products …

Looking for a pots and pan set? Well don’t buy the Home Elements Five Piece Cookware Set. Me and my wife just moved into a new house, and of course we needed some kitchen appliances, so when it came to looking for some pots and pans we dropped by Walgreens …

The Brookstone 24″ Cordless LED Pre-Lit Christmas Wreath is one of several Christmas wreaths that I own. It’s one of my favorites, too, for a number of reasons. I bought this Christmas wreath a couple of Christmas seasons ago for thirty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. It must have been …

As embarrassing as it is to admit I can be a very messy eater. No matter how hard I try I always get something on my clothing. It is because of this fact that I have been through many different brands of stain remover and laundry booster. …

I’m glad mom convinced me to buy the Tornado mop in preparation for the typhoon months a couple of years ago because there have been too frequent basement floodings that bailing water manually was too laborious when the submersible pump wasn’t installed yet.

The Tornado mop was a huge …

When it comes to cleaning my house there are few things that irritate me more than half cleaned windows. I love having lots of windows because it allows lots of sunshine into my home. However, cleaning them can be a huge hassle especially when the towels that I use …

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 …

The Futura anodized range consists of a medium sized pan, a large sized pan (kadhai), a large sized container with a lid and a tawa. All the cookware is grey in color and is hard and heavy bottomed. Because it has a thick base, the food doesn’t stick on …

I’d had some luck using magic erasers in the past. I like them because they are small, inexpensive, and get the job done. I recently ran into a different brand of eraser that I had never use. I decided to give the Scrub It Quick Eraser sponges a try. …