I am really into keeping my house germ free and clean. I am always sure to take the time to clean my home daily. There are a few cleaning items that I really like better than others. One of my favorite cleaners is Comet disinfectant cleanser with bleach. …

Our winters here in Nova Scotia can be extremely harsh, and both car locks and house locks tend to freeze, this year I am prepared as I bought Kleen flo lock de-icer to carry around in my purse with me.
Kleen flo comes in a neatly packaged 16gram aerosol tube. …

I love to bake and I have been looking to buy some mini loaf pans for a while. As luck had it I went to one of my favourite supermarkets and they had a Christmas sale on Wilton Mini Loaf pans. I immediately jumped at the opportunity to purchase …

The Hampton Beach brand WaveStation dispensing blender features a nozzle for dispensing any drinks mixed in this particular blender, rather than having to remove it and pour directly from it. It is almost as if this particular appliance was designed with partying college students or milkshake addicts in …

I recently painted a room in my house so I decided to purchase this carpet shield to protect my carpet against paint. It protected my carpet very well and I’m glad I decided to purchase it. I bought it from Lowe’s a few months ago …

With everyone in the household, even the cat, fighting off a cold this season, I knew it was time to invest in something to help alleviate some of our symptoms. The usual tea and chicken soup remedies did not seem too effective, so I turned to the faithful …

After we moved into our new apartment, my boyfriend and I discovered a pretty heavy roach infestation in our apartment. Having tried numerous over the counter options with no success, we decided to try out something much more heavy duty. We did some research on amazon.com and finally settled …

When Cascade came out with the all in one dishwasher detergent pacs, I decided to give them a try. The pacs are smalls bags that have the detergent already measured out and you just drop the bag into the dishwasher and start the cycle. I purchased the pacs at …

I purchased Sunpentown SU-4010 ultrasonic humidifier suitable for use in rooms up to 500 square feet. I was having problems with breathing at night and this helped to relieve my dry nose and throat so that I could sleep more comfortably. I found this at Walmart in Dundalk, MD …

I’ve had my John Springs water dispenser for a number of years now(4 to be exact) and this longevity in itself should be a testament to its high quality. I mainly use the hot faucet during breakfast and after dinnertime to save on electricity bills since using the heater …

Looking for a nightlight for our daughter’s room we stumbled upon this plug-in light-sensitive one from Argos. It wasn’t marketed specifically for children, but it seemed perfect for our needs; a light which simply plugs into a socket that goes on when it starts to get dark, and …

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 usually try to avoid having any clothes that need to be dry cleaned, but I sometimes cave when it comes to the desire to have really pretty clothes that need that extra care when it comes to their washing. I’ve tried a couple different things to get the …

I do my own laundry. I like to be treated as royalty in my own castle, but I’m a slave when it comes to washing my own clothes. I don’t always have the time, or the willingness to go over it every week. However, not doing …

Vanish specialize in a range of stain removers for your clothes. This Vanish Crystal White is a white powder that promises to whiten your whites and remove tough stains. You are supposed to put it in your whites wash along with your usual detergent. A large …

I use a lot of caulk because I do a lot of house repair job such as repairing leaking or sealing. I have used many different brands of caulk but I would have to say that the Dap #18250 caulk is the one that I prefer to use …

My mom got this tumbler after reading about all that “scalar energy” that her friend was so into. I’m not really sure I can say I feel that it is working for me, or that my body feels better, or that I am not as moody, as they …

I like to use Tide a lot since it is almost the only product that will get my husband’s clothes clean and remove deodorant stains in a single wash. For the most part, I like to use Tide liquid because it seems to take less than the powder. However, that …

I don’t often wash dishes by hand but when I do, I like to use a good dish detergent. My mother used Ajax brand dish detergent when I was growing up but it’s changed a little since then. Now it is an antibacterial dish soap and it has an …

I’ve had this dishwasher for 3 years now. Most of the appliance I bought when I arrived in Canada were GE ones but I wasn’t familiar with the brand and hadn’t heard anything negative about them before.

What I started to find, after a short period, was that most of the …

I made this purchase over a month ago and I have had a great experience with this toilet brush. They are sold at Wal-Mart and I paid 20 dollars for it at the time of purchase. The price may seem to be a bit expensive compared to …

I couldn’t wait to talk about this blender. I got this blender while on a trip with my mother back in the summer time. I mean it’s fairly new but since we have moved towards fall, it’s a season old. I think I have fallen so in love …

I bought a bottle of Sun laundry detergent for a really cheap price of US dollars 2.50 for a fifty load bottle. I did not expect to be thrilled with the performance of this laundry detergent because it was so cheap, but I loved the fragrance, Lavender Vanilla and …

Seventh Generation natural toliet bowl cleaner is a non toxic bio degradable cleaner. It can be purchased at Whole Foods and other stores that carry natural products.
I have used this cleaner in place of traditional toliet bowl cleaners with decent results. I really like to use natural cleaners whenever …

This is a great trash can and it’s hassle free to use. I use it outdoors and it really comes in handy especially if I’m using it for a party. I purchased it from Wal-Mart about a year ago and at the time I purchased …

The Keurig Coffee Maker is a single cup brewing system that tastes similar to coffee from Starbucks, only better! Since Starbucks tends to be quite strong (and expensive), I’ve never really enjoyed it.
The coffee pods that are sold seperately come in various flavors, from mild to extra bold. …

I saw this melting pot at a friends house when she was hosting a party, and I bought one for myself the next day. My friend had this bowl full of melted chocolate, with strawberries and cake pieces placed next to it for dipping. Everyone was commenting …

I like using wipes to do quick clean ups with but usually use a different brand than Lysol. I decided to use the Lysol just because they were on sale and I figured that would be the best time to see if I liked them any better than my …

We have one room in our home that always seems cold. Finally, I decided the solution would be to buy a small heater for the cold winter months. I went to The Bargain Shop and purchased the Home Exclusives Portable Ceramic Heater for just $29.99CDN plus tax.
To be perfectly …

I own several of these things and they tend to work very well. Although they are intended to be used in the kitchen, I’ve used them for scrubbing other things also including for bathroom cleaning. I do a lot of cleaning and of course I’ve used several …

I was recently in the market for a DeLonghi espresso machine, and after much research, it was down to three brands that I was interested in: DeLonghi, Saeco and Jura model. I ended up buying the DeLonghi. My biggest issue when choosing an espresso machine is the taste of …

I’m a little O.C. at keeping things tidy at home. It’s hard to settle down a day amidst the clutter and disorder of a kid-inhabited dwelling, everything just blows into a tornado wreck when the kids are around. I set my own standards of what can be …

Living in a very warm climate, sometimes it seems that is no amount of air conditioning that will keep the house cool enough. Last summer, after a particularly long streak or record temperature days, I ran out and purchased three Oscillating Tower Fans model FZ10-2D from Climate …

I bought the Mainstays 7-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set purely based on price. I needed a cookware set to keep in the trailer for when we go camping. I bought this set because it had everything I needed and it was very inexpensive. The whole set …

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 …

As you know there is nothing better tasting or healthier than freshly juice…well juice! Whether it be from vegetables or fruits. If you make the right combination you would never be disappointed or turn your nose up at it. Although there have been times where the combination I have …

Bissell 1867 Steam MOP Stick Vacuum this steam mop is very light in weight and really easy to move around due to this fact, also you don’t have any chemicals to buy and you can wash the mop cloths which make saving a bit of money a lot easier. …

Once again I found myself out of dish detergent and almost out of money to meet the needs of my family. I spent a great deal of time going over my options, I was thinking of using a bar laundry soap that I had used once before and now …

I love this bug spray! Goodness! I am such a girly girl I am not afraid to tell you that, and I am the first person to start screaming and run out the room if I see a bug or insect of any kind. I am so scared of …

I saw the Deco Breeze African Elephant table fan at a friend’s house not too long ago and inquired about them. I had never seen one before and was so delighted by its decoration. In my house we have the boring stand up fans and little clip …

Thanks to my husband that gave this juicer as my birthday gift. Now I can make fresh fruit juice for my kids every day. And I know for sure that it’s the best thing that they can drink in the morning. Fresh fruit juice that I make with this …

After today’s blustery snow shower in the suburbs west of Boston, do I dare presage spring planting time by reviewing unusual but beautiful multi-colored geranium ground cover from that old, reliable Breck’s seed and plant company? As the last piles of crusty snow melt away, let this writer fill …

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 …

I am always shopping at Dollar Tree, the well known store where every item is one dollar or less. I recently found the most gorgeous wine glasses for one US dollar each. They are clear with no designs, and quite large.
My friend Sally laughed when I told her about my …

I am very particular with the clothes I am wearing. This is one aspect in my life that I am meticulous of. I don’t wear clothes with stain or clothes that are already faded because for me, clothes reflects one’s personality. This is why I am very choosy when …

I’m notorious for wanting to travel as light as possible. I like to travel with as many clothes as I can possibly fit in a tiny carry-on bag. I recently took a trip to visit a friend of mine and was going to be there for four days, but …

I love it when my house smells clean and looks clean. When I use PowerHouse’s Disinfectant Spray, I know that it is clean and it smells clean.
I bought this 8 ounce can because I am always afraid our basement will get moldy. On the bottle it says …

I’m not a picky person when it comes to microwaves. I mean I believe that most of them are the same. If I can buy one that is not all that expensive then I will go for that microwave. I changed up my perspective when I seen the General …

I needed some baking dishes for things like Lasagna and other similar dishes. I found a set of Anchor Hocking dishes are Walmart. I decided to purchase them because I know the name and know that these glass dishes easily go into the hot temperatures of the oven and …

Whenever I am baking my five year old daughter likes to help, she has lots of child sized utensils but one thing we were struggling to find was a smaller than average whisk. Oh, there are plenty out there to choose from but most manufacturers seem to think children …