These plastic spoons work just as well as the plastic forks sold at Walgreens under the Walgreens brand, and they cost the exact same amount, ninety-nine cents, for twenty-four. In fact, I would go as far to say that these spoons are better than the plastic forks, but that …

When we bought our condo two years ago, we were very proud to have finally been in a financial position to buy our own home instead of living out of apartments or, worse, mobile homes. But, when we moved in, we discovered that although the condo had central air …

I found the perfect solution to the ongoing candle issue in my house-I am the only one that likes them. However, everyone likes a nice scent in the house, so Febreze Flameless Luminaires are ideal. I first saw these candle-like scented blocks at a friend’s house, and I went …

Two weeks ago, I began to notice a few ants on the shelves of my pantry. I killed them by smashing them with a napkin. More came back, and this time, it was many more. This was the first time I’ve had ants in the house …

I currently have four of these turntables in my kitchen. I know that sounds a little crazy, but this is because I use these Lipper turntables for all my upper kitchen cabinet food storage now. I have two reserved just for all my assorted condiments and oils that I …

I still remember the old days when to escape from mosquitoes, there was just the alternative of sleeping in a mosquito net. I was a little child then but still remember that we used to sleep in the mosquito net with a torch to detect any stray mosquito that …

After the great Ondoy flood which reached up to the second floor of my house, my neighbors and I were left with a lot of cleaning to do, which at first looked so insurmountable. After hiding out for several days in a relative’s house, I finally worked the nerve …

One of the first grills I ever saw was home-made, with its parts being taken from the bottom of a steel 55-gallon drum set inside a semi-square of cinder blocks and covered with some cast iron grill-work. It might not have been very efficient or pretty to look …

This product is very ideal for me who is always on a rush and don’t have enough time to heat canned goods or boil water in a cooking stove. I have a very early schedule in my work so to boil water for milk or tea, cook noodles or …

Because most of our kitchen appliances were destroyed by typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana, we had to replace most of them. My family consumes a lot of hot water in the morning for coffee and so we decided on getting Carribean Air Pot as this was cheap, a little over US$20 for a …

By the time Winter comes around I’m still in the grilling mood. Unfortunately I can’t bring my outside grill on the inside, so I have to find a way to change things up. I used to complain all the time about how I can’t grill my meat due to …

Mighty Bond instant glue is a type of an adhesive that almost works on all surfaces. It works really well and sticks permanently. I have tried using it even on an earring that was broken and it did it’s job properly. The problem with it’s tube is the fact …

A long black plastic tray with a clear plastic lid, this simple container holds 72 tiny peat pellets that expand to better than triple their size when warm water is added. A great initial greenhouse that can sit easily on a countertop, it is used to start seeds early …

I could not believe that three (3) months after typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana brought thirty (30) feet of muddied water to my place there was still so much dust that gathered everyday. We had to sweep the floor and dust the house every few hours, and the worst part was that …

The Boulder Football Themed Paper Napkins came eighteen to a pack and cost me ninety-nine cents. I purchased three packs for the Super Bowl and they, along with the Boulder Football Themed Square Dinner Plates were well-received. The napkins were attractive and caught my eye when I was shopping …

Clorox Bath Wands are a bathroom cleaning tool I could live with or without. I loved this product when it was first released and even recommended it to my mom. My hope was the scrubby pad would pick up the hair in my bath tub that I …

I love to cook but I tend to be very busy, so having a slow cooker fits perfectly into my lifestyle. As with any busy lifestyle, I am always looking for quick ways to make yummy meals. Having this slow cooker makes it all possible. Not only is this …

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 …

If you know anything about electrical heaters then you may know that they aren’t safe . There are certain ones that you should stay away from and that is what my wife and I try to do. But there comes a time where we need one of these things. …

I have to admit that the Back to Basics Appliances Milk Shake Maker, model IC10804, was a personal indulgence. I love kitchen appliances, but even I usually stay away from things like this, because you buy something like this or a popcorn maker or something that’s more like a …

I have always wanted a Wallflower from Bath and Body Works. They are plug-in air fresheners in some of the scents that the store sells bath products in. The Wallflower is really cute; it actually looks like a flower. All that is required for use is …

The West Bend 84846 Stainless Steel 6qt. slow cooker is one of the most versatile and best crock pots on the market. I love mine so much, I refuse to use any other slow cooker. This device is far more then just a slow cooker.
Some features of the …

I recently bought the Brinkmann 8100-8140-S gas grill for my family. We were tired of the same type of meal, and decided to buy a grill to spice up the flavor. I am still not sure if I am happy with the grill, but the food is better than …

There are 2 things I love to use when I am cleaning my kitchen and bathrooms. One thing I love to use daily is bleach. The other thing I like to use is a multipurpose spray cleaner. Spray bottles make it easy to saturate dirty areas without a mess. …

Mention the name Clean and Clear and immediately what comes to mind is a facial wash. After all, they have built their name on quality facial care products. So, when I saw Clean and Clean Morning Burst Body Wash at the grocery store, I was really surprised! I didn’t …

Now rather than curse my crummy eyesight, I can just use my new Vivitar Binoculars. With my Vivitars, I don’t have to worry about missing a second of my favorite sporting events, sight seeing, or bird and nature watching.
If you want an idea of …

Anna Rabinowicz has designed some of the most beautiful and surprisingly different coasters I have ever seen! The Agate Coasters are simple wonders and all natural, made by the earth! I came across the Anna Rabinowicz Agate Coasters online and immediately ordered them…I had to have these unusual and …

I get a lot of stains on my clothes, particularly coffee stains, during the course of my day, and I’m generally not in a position where I can take off my shirt and wash it right away. When I first heard about the Tide Stain Remover Pen, actually …

I have found that the dollar store is the perfect place to get a lot of cleaning supplies. Noticing this I have purchased many cleaning products from there. As I was shopping around the store last week, I noticed that they had a new cleaner that I have never …

This purchase seemed indulgent at the time, because it’s about three times what I normally pay for a coffee grinder. But, one thing I am willing to pay extra for these days is clever and useful design and features. This coffee grinder has several of those.
First of all, I …

I LOVE this fabric softener!! I always use it on my clothes and people actually say I smell good when I wear them right out of the dryer. The smell is really strong, so if you have to wash just one item, don’t put too much in there. The …

I’ve tried plenty of cleaning products over the past 15 years. I’m always comparing them, trying to see which ones smell the best, or clean the best. One cleaner that I’m not too fond of is Fabuloso lavender multipurpose cleaner. I wasn’t really too familiar with it the firs …

We have a deep bath tub in our bathroom, which makes it difficult when bathing babies since there is a need to bend way over, or stand and lean over in order to reach into the tub. This can be hard on my back, and the kneeling on …

I originally bought this step stool for a friend of mine as part of her shower gift. She is very small and has a really hard time reaching kitchen cabinets. When she received it she was so excited about it and after several uses she couldn’t say …

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine had invited me to go on a weekend long trip with her and a few other people. She had a large van so we were all just going to hitch a ride with her, and she had the neatest contraption in …

I was a little hesitant to try this cleaner since it involves using a wet solution to clean off the optical surfaces of DVDs and CDs as opposed to a dry cloth, but since it was sold by Scotch, a company that I trust fairly well, that helped to …

I had seen this on television and in stores but was always a little too skeptical to try it. However, I ended up getting this as a housewarming gift from one of my co-workers. Apparently he had one and loved it. I was glad to at least get to …

Today I bought a new standard boxwood stove from Kings Hardware in Jamestown, TN. It had been a long time sinse I had one but I knew from experience that they are reliable and durable and just the thing we needed right now. You see we moved here into …

I do a lot around the house that involves small wood working projects, crafts, and sculptured fingernails. Many of my friends have suggested I purchase a rotary tool. I finally decided to purchase one. I looked at many different kinds and different brands before making a decision. I heard …

Brawny paper towels do satisfy their claims to a good extent. Of course this is a very famous brand and the quality of the Brawny towels very well stand up to the brand expectations. Compared to the cheap brands the standard of Brawny towel is far better. They are …

If you are still using that bristly toilet brush to clean your toilets, stop. The Clorox toilet wand is what you need. This handy product is quick, easy, and makes the one chore that everyone dreads, go a lot quicker.
With the Clorox toilet wand all you have to do …

I had this installed in my new home about 2 years ago. It’s so quiet and out of the way that I forget that it’s even there. The fan unit is outside so I never hear it running. There is no duct work to take up space or to …

It has always been fairly important to me to keep odors out of my home. Considering that my husband smokes, the house always has room for a little freshening up. I have always hated walking into my front door and noticing that my house smells like an ashtray. I …

I remember making a review for Dupont Water Filtration System before. I just want to fill in the gap and complete the story. As I have mentioned before, for us to be healthy and fulfill the need to drink 8 glasses of water a day we used to buy bottled …

My short use of this handy piece of equipment has built up a great respect for anything that bears the Bosch name as everything of theirs that I have ever used is just simply of the highest quality.
I find this cordless drill of theirs to be one of the …

Since it’s winter here in Wisconsin, going to bed is sometimes an adventure considering it’s usually colder than it is outside.
That’s why I was glad I got the Cozy Buddy for Christmas. Now, before bed, I can warm it up, put it under my blankets and not have to …

I am a fan of its transparent looks since the day of its launch. I many times talked about it at home too, but could never finalize a purchase. Recently, my office staff requested me to buy a water purifier for the office and I agreed to them because …

Since early last year we in the Maryland area have been facing uncontrolled rate hikes from BG&E and Constellation Energy companies. Both of these companies are making extreme profits off of the citizens in Maryland and many of these citizens are facing a hard time paying their utility …

I don’t like to dry my clothes in a dryer because I consider that a waste of electricity and money. Specially because I have a big balcny and I can dry my clothes there. But during the rainy weather when the clothes just doesn’t dry a dryer is something …

We do have our old pressure cooker but our main problem was that it leaks too much water when we cook our rice and it was really messing the stove. So my husband bought a new pressure cooker for us to use and that was Prestige Deluxe Plus Pressure …