A couple of years ago, I was living in a townhouse that had a 30-year-old furnace and absolutely no insulation. After receiving a heating bill for $400, I opted for Alliant Energy’s Budget plan.
Now that I’m in a house, I’m still trying to decide whether it’s worth it.
When I …

Cinnamon Sugar & Home is a candle that is a part of the Febreze Candle product line. The candle gives off a very rich cinnamon aroma. Give the candle about fifteen minutes, and the room the candle is burning in will be filled with a soothing and sweet cinnamon …

Nellie’s Dryer Balls are safe and toxic free and an environmetally safe way to have softer laundry. They are designed to cut your drying time in half and soften fabrics without the cheimals of standard laundry sheets. They so this by lifting and seperating the fabrics allowing …

I have a lot of deck furniture and I really hate it when my deck furniture becomes dirty or stained. I know from experience that it can be a really big hassle when trying to remove dirt build up and stains. I decided to give …

Two years ago, we experienced the longest power outage after the super typhoon made landfall in the country leaving areas without electricity for three weeks. Candles and batteries ran out of stock every day in the grocery stores and even at the mall so I opted to buy this Mini …

I am normally picky about what I buy that is store brand. I was running low on money one day, and I was running low on toilet tissue as well. I decided to purchase store brand, because they had something that would fit into my budget that was a …

George Foreman is a very well known brand when it comes to grills and I believe this particular one is wonderful. I located it on Amazon.com and it sold for 40 dollars plus shipping. Considering what you are getting I believe this thing is very low priced. …

I purchased this pot to add to my kitchen and it’s been a great addition. I really love this thing. I purchased it online from Amazon.com and I initially paid 20 dollars for it at the time of purchase. I have owned it for a year …

We put up a pool a while back, one of the Intex 4′ deep pools that can be set up each summer and then taken down in the. The kids love it, and we all spend a lot of time in the pool during the summer. I …

I recently tried the new Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes by Lysol. I have to say that I thought wipes were wipes but these are definitely different and better. They are in a very convenient pull out container which is just great. One of the things I like best about …

Tide Coldwater laundry detergent claims to be “specially designed to clean deeply in the care of cold water”, and surprisingly enough it actually delivers on this promise, with interest. Tide Coldwater really gets clothes clean, and I mean really clean, in cold water! Spaghetti sauce, chili, cheese dip, …

This is a nice novelty item that you can use either inside or outside your house, or just to show off somewhere. It is actually quite a good way of surprising American visitors, who have been brought up to show great respect to the flag of the United States …

I have to say, Simple Human is really good at making products that I want, whether I can afford them or not. Years ago I bought their ridiculously expensive half moon kitchen kitchen bin. I have to admit I’m still in love with that thing, and it’s just a …

With such an annoying mosquito problem which is not as serious as the malaria areas this side of the equator, those annoying little insects were a problem for me as some of the products that I used only worked to a certain extent.
I have recently acquired the Raid electric …

We use Bio d Toilet Cleaner to keep our toilet basin clean and fresh. In my opinion it works very well. We have the 5 litre size which is absolutely huge and has lasted for over a year. This size is a little difficult to pour …

It’s that time of year again, when planting season gets busy, and gardeners across the country begin filling in their yard with fresh soil that will hopefully produce a nice yield when they are ready to harvest their crops. Unfortunately, regardless of the care and attention you offer, …

I have found the most awesome product for my household…the Williams Sonoma Double Handled Soup Bowls! If you love soup on a cold, blustery winter afternoon, you have to purchase the Williams Sonoma Double Handled Soup Bowls. Yes, these beautiful bowls have double handles on either side that make …

I bought the new Tide Laundry Detergent this weekend when I noticed that it came in the lavender scent. Most lavender scented products just do not smell right but I was able to smell the soap when I unscrewed the bottle. I love the way this laundry detergent …

If you love to cook, and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, like I do, then you can’t be without the Betty Crocker Mini Chopper.
The Mini Chopper is a very Handy Dandy tool to have in the kitchen. I can’t be without mine. The mini chopper runs …

I got the candel maker model number 1919 this last christmas from my dad.He purchased it from Walmart for $29.99. He wanted each of us kids to learn different crafts or trades. The one he selected for me was the Candel Maker becasue I like learning new crafts. The …

The product that saves me time in the kitchen and is very easy to use (and to clean) is the Baker’s Roller by Pampered Chef. The Baker’s Roll is a plastic utensil with a roller on each end. (Picture this product in your mind - it is …

I guess Vicks VapoRub is being used worldwide. But I can only speak from my experience. Since I was a child Vicks is something we almost are never out of stock of. When we were bit my mosquitoes or ants, we would put Vicks on the surrounding area of …

Gosh, I love these pans! I got the 10 inch one recently and I use it all the time. I feel that this little 8 inch one is a great addition to my collection.
Despite the fact that it’s aluminum, this pan is heavy for its size. To me …

I use Tide powders and bars for my laundry but I realized however that it does not really clean clothes as efficiently like it says so on advertisements. On commercials it would show a dark ring on the collar area and after just one quick wash with Tide it …

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. …

I liked the idea behind this water bottle and protein shake mixer, but unfortunately the design is too flimsy for me and the bottle can be frustrating to use. For one thing, it leaks where the lid and the bottle meet. If I tighten it super-hard, it won’t leak, …

The Wine Bottle Umbrella from Nomorerack.com is by far the most coolest and creative umbrella I have ever come across. They definitely take the style of umbrellas up another stylish level. And for only $9 an umbrella, I had to get all three color choices. And being as these …

When it comes to using tissue, I almost always buy the cheapest most affordable on I could find. Though that is great on the pockets the tissue is not always the best quality. When I am feeling good I will opt to purchase the more expensive tissue on occasion. …

Where we live, we have a problem with hard water. This makes for a lot of ring around the bath tub scenario’s from the junk in the water. We also get a lot of brown stains in both our toilet bowl, and tank, and I end up using a …

Oh how I love coffee. I’m not sure when I started loving coffee so much. All I know is that when it comes to coffee I have to have it at least once a day. I work a lot and my office doesn’t have a coffee machine. So a …

I wanted to do a review on an electric clothes dryer I owner for 7 years. I replaced this dryer with another one about 3 years ago now. I feel my review could very well benefit someone who is considering buying an Amana clothes dryer or this particular model.
I …

When George Foreman grills first came out, they were all the rage. Now there are numerous varieties available as they continue to gain popularity. A couple years ago, our family purchased a George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine at Walmart. We have used it …

If you read any of my other reviews you will know that I’m someone that’s always looking for ways to organize and make things a lot simpler. I was amazed when I found this beverage dispenser. I really love the overall concept. It makes it a …

I bought these lights because I need for a solution to my closet lighting. I don’t have much natural light coming in my bedroom, so my bedroom closet is always very dark inside. I have an overhead closet light that works great, but the pull chain broke off a …

I love the great outdoors and I spend a lot of time out in it during the summer months. My favorite summer time activities include picnics, boating, camping, car trips and what have you. I like to stay hydrated and/or just quench my thirst with a good, ice cold …

As a rule, growing up my mother used Pledge or specialty products to clean the furniture, so I’ve always considered our family to be more of a Pledge one than anything else. Occasionally, though, we’d get Behold Furniture Polish. I’m not sure why; perhaps because it was …

We like to camp in the summer months and my partner has recently converted a van into a camper van so we can have a little more comfort than we would in a tent. The problem is that with four children space is obviously of the essence while you’re …

I purchased the Kenmore 10 cup food processor because it appeared to be a good product. Kenmore offers a ten year warranty on the motor which was a good feature to get us to buy the white model# 219103WH.
The very first time I used the food processor it …

This is a handy drink mixer that’s real useful to have in the house. This drink mixer does a very good job of mixing powdered drink mixes so that they dissolve completely and leaving nothing but a flavorful and refreshing drink. Now I have had drink mixes that haven’t …

I think this hand sanitizer is too watery and takes a long time to actually sink into the skin. Since it has the consistency of water I find myself doubting its antibacterial quality, although the smell of alcohol is present. For the price you can get Germ-X, I think …

The “As Seen on TV” One Touch Can Opener is exactly what it sounds like! It is an automatic can-opener that requires no manual twisting, and is activated by one simple touch! It is a very simple, easy idea, and the product delivers exactly what it advertizes!
I …

I have been in search of laundry detergent that is affordable and yet does not sacrifice quality and care of clothes. I have been an avid Tide user for long and I love how it cares for our clothes. The problem is that it is getting really expensive now. So …

When I make a lovely tasteful relaxing cup of herbal tea using loose leaf blends I like to use the Kati Tea Brewing System, which is a lovely ceramic tumbler mug without a handle that comes with a stainless steel infuses and lid. I love to make herbal teas …

Mold and dirt build up inside the toilet bowl can be both a unsightly and smelly problem. I just recently bought Clorox Dual Action Toilet Bowl Cleaner on sale at the grocery store and decided to give it a try! The bottle has two plastic compartments containing …

A couple of weeks back I noticed that my baby had a slight rash. I put lotion on it and hydrocortisone where she had been scratching herself. Well the lotion and the hydrocortisone didn’t do any good. I noticed the worst part was where she was sleeping on her …

I have never been the one to walk all the way outside to the dumpster to get rid of dirty diapers. I much rather find ways to kill the odor until it is time for me to take the garbage out. The dumpster is not very close to my …

My mother used to buy Duck all the time when I was younger, now when I have my own apartment I don’t really use Duck because I buy so many different products that I’ve completely forgotten about Duck. But as I really adore discounts I rarely don’t buy something …

Modicare utensil cleaners are the best ones which I have ever found, before this I used many kind utensil cleaners and detergent bars and many more but since I am using this all my utensils are looking very clean and shine. The smell is very good and it …

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 …