The Emerson portable ice maker is a great appliance for those who have refrigerators that do not come equipped with an ice maker. The design of the Emerson portable ice maker has an outer clean appearance made of stainless steel, and the ice maker is opened from the top …

Although almost twenty dollars might seem like a lot of money to spend on a tote bag, this tote bag is pretty snazzy. It’s smartly designed in my eyes. I like that inside the tote bag, there are two small compartments that can hold books, containers, phones and stuff …

For $40, I was able to purchase a deep fryer. Not just any deep fryer, a Bella. I have used a deep fryer in the past and have always loved how well they cooked my foods. I just hadn’t used a fryer in a long time. I haven’t really been …

I absolutely LOVE these dryer sheets. There are a few fragrances that I like the most, with Lavender being one of them. However, I have a new favorite fragrance, which is Vanilla Honey and Lotus. When I open the box, the scent is immediately noticeable without …

I purchased this set of measuring cups about a month ago and I have to say that these things are wonderful. They are sold on Amazon.com and I purchased them for 20 dollars. The price is a bit expensive but I believe they are well worth it. …

For the most part I prefer to use automatic dishwasher gel for my dishwasher. However, I have tried many different types of detergents and found some that I was relatively pleased with. As far as this product goes I was, for the most part, very pleased with it. …

Being someone who loves to cook and bake, having napkins is a must for me. Besides just using them at the dinner table or to clean up after oneself when having dessert…I like napkins with a good quality for the price being paid for the package of them.
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. …

Last Thursday as I arrived home from office, I went straight to the kitchen as I normally do after changing my clothes. I was excited to cook a new recipe as I promised my husband I’d surprise him with my new vegetable recipe. Little did I know that …

I replaced my old microwave with a Galanz .8 cu. Ft. 800 watt microwave. I really like it. I do not have a whole lot of room to spare in my kitchen so I liked the fact that it is small and fit right in to what ever nook …

The good night gel is another kind of liquid based mosquito repellent, which works very fast. The effect of the Good night liquid mosquito repellent starts very soon compared to any other mosquito repellents. Actually on the coil of good night mosquito repellent, there is another button …

Stitcher’s have their favorite tools, but also have tools that are fun. Stitcher’s often look for unique items for this purpose. Lantern Moon makes very unique stitching tools.
One of my more unique stitching tool, is the Lantern Moon Woolly Sheep tape measure. These are found in yarn …

The Nesco American Harvest roaster needs to be cured which is an enormous pain. The manufacturer recommends that it should be cured for an hour but it actually took more like three hours. The curing process pretty much has to be done outside because it really stinks and produces …

This is a great product because it works so well. I love the fact that it can dissolve the grease in only couple of minutes without me having to break into a sweat. Even if the food is backed on, you just let it soak for a couple of …

I really love to use aluminum foil and can say that it is one of my guilty pleasures. I work a lot around the house and in the kitchen, so household items are very important to me. I try to make sure to get Reynolds Wrap if I can, …

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. …

Guests are expected within the hour and the smell emitting from the bathroom would cause a dormouse to run and hide. During such desperate times, homeowners will go to nearly any length to quench the smell. From spraying an entire bottle of Febreeze, to hanging a dozen car fresheners, …

I decided to look out for solar tiki torches that I’ve noticed popping up around my neighborhood when I go on evening walks. I have always loved the iconic image of tiki torches. They just say summer to me. But, I must confess I’ve never bought the real ones …

I have been using Glade air fresheners for several years, mostly the lilac scent. During my last trip to Walmart I picked up another can of lilac and also decided to try something different. “Suddenly Spring” caught my attention. I don’t know whether it is a new, seasonal scent; …

The Boulder Holiday Print Ultra Strength Paper Towels can be purchased from ALDI Food Market stores for one dollar and twenty-nine cents. That’s a low price, especially considering seventy sheets come on a roll. The rolls are sold in single packs. Now the Boulder off brand isn’t quite as …

The Power 2 Pet hoover is a master piece in hoovers, I have recently got mine and am sooo impressed with it.
I have 2 boxers dogs and a cat and believe me the hair I collect on a daily basis is astounding But not now, having used this machine …

I bought these hangers at Bed Bath and Beyond on the recommendation of a relative. The surface hanger is razor thin and the surface is covered in flocking. It has sort of a nice velvety texture and look and the flocking actually serves a purpose, because it keeps your …

On a recent trip to the town I went to the Manchester sale at Harris Scarfe and I saw the Soren Hudson Berry Quilt Cover Set. This quilt set is 100% cotton so it’s a great quilt cover to choose for the hot summer months. The Soren Hudson Berry …

Recently, while browsing the air freshening products in the cleaning aisle of my supermarket, I noticed the Air Wick Aerosol spray cans. I had seen this product advertised before on television commercials, and after seeing them in the store I was interested to try them out and …

Since my last kettle had a leakage problem, I really need to replace it. My sister-in-law recommended this Philips HD4644 Electric Kettle and so I decided to buy it believing what she said and I was not wrong.
Definitely the price is reasonable and I wasted no time to buy …

Being the mother of a four year old daughter and a six year old son means I face having to remove a lot of stains from their clothing. My daughter eats as messily as I did at her age. I can tell what she eats for lunch …

Last summer I had my first encounter with sharing living quarters with rats. I bought rat poison blocks and set them out trying to lure the rats to their death to no avail. Next I tried snap traps but they weren’t fooled. So then I tried glue traps which worked …

For a long time I have been searching for an old-fashioned sponge mop for my mother. Most of today’s modern ‘new and improved’ sponge mops have devices that you pull and squeeze on. If you have arthritis in your hands, using these mops are almost impossible as the hands …

I found Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths on sale five for a $1CDN plus tax. Each microfibre cloth came individually wrapped, in an attractive blue package, and here was the first mistake, the Windex company could easily have fitted two cloths in each package and avoided landfill …

At the time I used to live independently, food was a major acquisition, as I was such a bad cook. Growing up as a child, knowing how to cook rice was a basic chore at home. I’ve never gotten around it though. Years passed, and on …

Recently, our beloved vacuum of ten years died, forcing us to buy a new one. Since money is tight, we chose to buy the Eureka Maxima Vacuum. We were able to buy this on sale at Walmart for only thirty five dollars.
This has turned out to be …

I love use disposable cleaning cloths as I find it far easier than having a bunch of cloths that get smelly and then have to be washed. I was looking for a deal at my local discount store and found Butler Multipurpose Kitchen & Bath Wipes on sale for …

I feel the Philips On tap Water purifier WP3811 has been an excellent household product, being effective, efficient as well as bring my family and I convenience. This is especially so as it provides a running source of pure water, which is priceless for those times when you …

It seems like no matter what I do there is never enough space in my kitchen cabinets. I try to organize all of the bulky boxes to create space, but it never quite seems to be enough. Considering I have to buy many things that come in big boxes …

Sometimes the weirdest prep tools for the kitchen end up being the ones that we love the most. That is kind of what happened with this tiny grape tomato slicer that most home cooks won’t even realize they are going to fall in love with. Someone bought this OXO …

It looks like I will be reviewing quite a few economy products for a while as I am now out of work again as my temporary work assignment has come to an end. Since being made redundant last year I have learned how to buy my essential shopping …

I really love a good cup of coffee, but I find the process of making it to be a bit to tedious for me. I would prefer to have my coffee in the comfort of my home, but most of the time I find myself having to go out …

Like other homes, our kitchen was a mess because of the stubborn stains plaguing our kitchen walls, burners and stoves. It indeed was a huge mess because they were too greasy and too sticky. But then I did not want to buy new kitchen wares as a replacement …

Glade Plug Ins are one of the best national brand of electric air fresheners on the market. I use three of them in my house. Glade makes a product I know and trust, and I have been using an assortment of Glade products for years now. In every …

I often look for new household products that might do a better job than the one I already use. I found Gain Detergent at the grocery store and on a whim decided to give it a try. It is a name brand detergent that has been around as long …

We have a pool in our back yard that we enjoy during the summertime. There are always kids coming in and out of the pool, and quite often they have grass and dirt on their feet ,which in turn gets transferred into the pool and then needs to …

At home our usual plates are plastic this is for the reason we have pets inside. We avoid possible accident. We have stoneware and glassware but we seldom put it out not unless there are special occasions and we have guests. Actually, at this year we have no stock …

My husband and I have been renovating an older mobile home for the past year. Our home had lots of ugly wallpaper in the den and bathroom which had been on the walls for too many years! Knowing it was going to take more than warm water and a …

I have been using this ratchet pruner throughout the growing season and it’s the best item I have ever used. I always have a ton of yard work to do each year as I have lots of shrubs and trees on my property and this nifty pruner has made …

The standard toaster oven does little more than toast bread and reheat food. The Black and Decker InfraWave Oven is like a toaster oven and convection oven all in one. I use this oven more than the big gas stove. It is much more convenient to cook food in …

Having recently moved into a new house, a dilapidated basketball goal in the driveway was really bothering me. I decided to leave the pole in place, and simply purchase a replacement basketball goal. After comparing all of the available sets at Walmart, I selected the Huffy Sports …

Most of the time when I barbecue I use matches but I decided to give these a try. I have to say that these things really do come in handy. They are easy to use and I enjoy being able to get my grill started in …

This little thing is terrific! I do most of the cooking around the house and so I end up using it a lot and it’s very helpful. It’s comfy to use and it mixes a lot better than the other that I own. First I’ll say …

Why didn’t they invent this years ago? It is so simple and easy to use and imminitely reusable, it is the greatest thing to hit cleaning since I don’t know what. And I hate to clean. But the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works exactly like it promises …