The Portmeirion brand encompasses (mainly) attractive and traditional tableware; made in Wales in the United Kingdom, I have many of their products so was happy to add this Apple Harvest Wall Clock to my collection. I paid $55 for it from Amazon and have been absolutely 100% happy with …

I found myself a great freaking product that I thought I would tell everyone about. There were things about this phone that I just loved and there were things that I didn’t but for the most part, Iw as so into this phone. I think the whole yahoo feature is …

Well, since my present thermo flask had gone out of service, it was time for me to look for a new one. So I drove my way to Tesco; the nearest local hypermarket that is located within 2 km from my home. I saw so many thermo flasks there …

I needed a new bedding set for my bed because the old stuff was really starting to look horrible. I went shopping at Kmart to see if there were any bed in a bag sets that I would like. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on …

I kind of love the idea of a product that does everything you can imagine in regards to cleaning. I hate having tons of sprays and cleaners and wipes and cloths all over my house for every purpose I might need it for, and I’ve at least reduced my …

For the last five summers I have been spoiled or lucky, it depends on how you look at it. The home we owned had a large yard but luckily it was 95% flat. This meant we could use our ridding mower to cut the grass. I realized quickly after …

I have always loved Studio G products because they are so inexpensive, and craft supplies can get so ridiculous. I purchase many of their clear stamps, ink pads, and now I am in love with their glitter glue. But, I never liked it before because back when it first …

Got garbage? My house seems to just grow garbage, sometimes! I need a tall kitchen bag for my garbage everyday. When I start to clean the bathroom garbage and the kitchen papers that accumulate every day, I end up with an entire bag of garbage to go outside to …

People who do needlework at a near professional level have certain tools they cannot be without. As a knitter, I cannot thrive without knowing where I placed my 2 1/2 inch yarn needles in the evening. If you do knitting or crochet, you know what I mean.
A …

I have owned a KitchenAid stand mixer for a while now, and I was very happy with it. It made me develop an interest in baking, something that I had always found to be too tedious. However, after I bought the mixer I found myself baking more and more, …

I purchased this bracket to install with my stock to prevent it from moving around or tipping over during use. It works very well. The main reason why I decided to purchase it was because my stove would move from side to side or tilt a bit …

I probably didn’t have to have a paper towel holder, but I do like having one around. It makes it much easier to get the towels off the paper towel roll when I have a paper towel holder. I found a nice one at Walmart for $14.97. It is …

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 …

Okay, I think just by the name we all know of what to expect from this product. Its been around for so long now and has built and receive the trust of its consumers.
Since I was a child I already saw this brand used by my dad and …

I got the Awesome Nozzle at ShowCase. It is a local branch store in a near by mall. I constantly have trouble with garden hoses and the nozzle attachment piece. I cannot find one that works well so I decided to try out the Awesome Nozzle. This product costs …

My mother in -law who is 71 years old and because of her age she has weak eye sight. She had a microwave with digital screen and touch pad buttons. She wanted a very simple and straightforward microwave for her self. Because of her age she finds some times …

We have a lot of tools and utensils for grilling which is something that we do a lot of and if I could one use one set of tools to barbecue with these these would probably be the ones that I choose. To put it simply they are …

I’ve always thought Method was kind of a cool brand. Not so much for their environmental sustainable practices, but because their products were so attractive. In particular, they make the best looking liquid handsoap dispensers I have ever seen.
Lately though, I’ve become sort of addicted to foaming handwashes. I …

Swifter wet cleaning cloths can replace your mop. These little cloths are soaked with a great smelling cleaner and also have a green scrubbing strip that can be turned to scrub the dirt off the cloths. The only drawback is that I think the scrub strip should …

I was at the store last night and I realized I needed to pick up some trash bags. Since I was at a grocery store rather than Walmart, garbage bags were more expensive than I normally like to pay so I ended up deciding on the Food Club brand …

When it comes to summer time one of the most irritating things for me is dealing with all the bugs that like to come out along with that sunshine and warm weather. I hate mosquitoes. Sometimes I try not to stay out too late during the evening in …

I have been cleaning my dishes with Ajax Antibacterial Hand Soap Dish Liquid for years, mainly because it is so economical and available for purchase anywhere.
I normally have a lot of dirty dishes in my sink on a daily basis, because of feeding three children, three grandchildren and a …

I purchased this mini dehumidifier for moisture control in a bedroom where carpet mildew had been a problem. The Sunpentown Mini Dehumidifier worked very well for the first couple months. I only had to dump water out of the water compartment one to two times weekly. It did a …

I am such a sucker for novelty kitchen gadgets; I’m going to need a bigger house soon. My latest find is a specialty hotdog maker by Nostalgia Electrics Vintage Collection. In case you are unfamiliar with the appliance it is actually a white pop-up toaster that cooks …

A few weeks ago, we ran out of garbage bags so, when my wife went to the store, I asked her to pick up some. She ended up coming home with a box of Great Value Kitchen Garbage Bags.
When she told me what she paid for them, I could …

Friday night is officially family movie night at our house. With times being a little tight lately, I’ve cut back considerably on our entertainment budget. While I want to save money, I don’t want to sacrifice on our enjoyment of the film. That’s one of the reasons …

When we first purchased our home, we had these weird hanging lights in our kitchen that not only didn’t give enough light, they were a hazard because we were always hitting our heads on them (I don’t know how the last homeowner lived with them).
Out of pure frustration, …

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 …

With the summer season nearly in full swing now, I get mosquitoes and all sorts of insects flying and creeping into every nook and corner of my house. For this annoyance, I use Doom insect spray. Doom is in an aerosl spray can and is available in different scents. …

I needed a ceiling fan for my bedroom to keep the air circulating. I like having a fan going at all times if I am in a room. I wanted something that would also look nice in the room. I learned my lesson about purchasing a white fan on …

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. …

We often pop into our nearest Wilko store. The large high street retailer stocks a wide selection of DIY goods and home accessories. I often buy hair care products, soap, toothpaste, denture cream and cleaning products from Wilkinson’s because they offer good value for money. I have a large …

Over the years, I’ve purchased a number of different brands of toilet tissue. Some are fancier than others, with different colors or frillier designs, and some come in huge rolls and others smaller ones. When it comes right down to it, the one thing I know I …

I’m a big fan of Yankee Candle as I like to scent my home with candles rather than chemical air fresheners.  I bought this Grapefruit candle after disliking a Yankee Candle version of the scent, at £38 it was much more than I’ve ever paid for a candle before …

My mother bought this flat iron to replace the old brand we had which lasted for more than two decades. This brand is one of the cheapest of its kind at first it was good using it. It’s very light so when I iron my clothes its done with …

As someone who has mailed out a lot of packages, I finally got tired of trying to use my nails to get tape to pull out and then find scissors to cut the tape with. Half the time, the tape would fold down, onto itself. It was …

I normally don’t just buy any and every brand of toilet tissue since I realise that quite a number of the cheaper ones on the market tend to be of inferior quality. I don’t want ones that give off too much lint, or have too much perfume since they …

These swabs are wonderful. They have so many different uses. They work well hygiene needs and they also work well around the house when I need to clean or remove something from a tight area. I purchased these from Wal-Mart. They are sold in a …

I love grilled foods because they taste good and is actually a healthier way of cooking as fat (if any) is burned. Unfortunately, I do not have the patience to do a proper grill. From starting a fire, burning coals to grilling this is not a task …

Lake Erie islands have been invaded by fowl conditions caused by the double-crested Cormorant These flying water fowl are no strangers to this area. The devastation they bestow on local habitat is recognizable from past experiences.
In an article written by Kristina Smith Horn, she describes an …

The Tesco Funky Cleaning Kit in Pink is designed with the modern woman in mind. A gorgeous great colour making housework slightly more bearable. I always smile when I look at my Tesco Funky Cleaning Kit in Pink. It is fun funky and different. Even …

Drano Max is a very fast acting product that unclogs my drains in minutes. On more that one occasion, I have had clogs either in my sink or my shower. The worst is when the bathtub gets clogged with hair. A couple months ago, as I …

If you’re familiar with multitools, then I’m sure you’ve heard of the Leatherman brand name. For someone who is in the U.S. Army, I know how useful and valuable such a tool can be. The model of multitool that I use is the Leatherman Sidekick. This particular model suits …

When I moved into my new home, this was given to me as a gift. This little vacuum is amazing; I can’t believe I lived without one for so long. It is a God send for anyone with pets. I had two dogs living with me for a time. …

There is Magic with Zonrox!
Admit it or not, doing the laundry was never an easy task for moms and for elder daughters like me. Most of us would opt to wash the dishes, or sweep the floor, or clean the rest rooms or fold clothes than do the laundry. …

I am a college student and staying up all those late nights doing assignments means that I need a piping hot mug of tea to keep me awake. Finding boiling hot water in the hostel I stay was a problem, and I couldn’t keep a full size kettle since …

We purchased this front loading washer from a local appliance store about 3 months ago. We have been very impressed with how well it washes clothes and how little water it uses.
Although this washer was a little more expensive than a traditional top loader, there are many reasons why …

There is an old saying out there; “they don’t build them the way they used to.” I really do believe this saying when it comes to lawn mowers. This is because of an experience I had a couple years ago.
When I first bought my new house, money was a …

Chances are if you have a school aged child that you have heard of Minecraft. This incredibly popular video game is now producing some very unique gift ideas. As the mother to a 10 year old it is my duty to know about such things. Whether I want to …

The past Thanksgiving was challenging for me because I had to buy new kitech appliances so that things would run smoother for me. I shopped until I couldn’t shop anymore. I had to buy mixers and blenders and choppers and after all the shopping I had what I needed. …