When I first saw the commercial for the Tide stain removing pen, I had to go out and get it. I just wanted to see if it actually worked. I am one of those people that spill something everytime I eat.
So, the first little spill I had, I got …

My daughter recently started school. I paid a lot of money for her school uniform and I was upset that after the first day Emma came back with a large orange paint stain on the white collar of her jumper. I tried a number of stain removers but nothing …

I just love this laundry detergent, which I bought for Canadian $8.79 at the Shoppers Drug Mart chain store in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. I just fancied it one day at the store aisle when I was looking for a cheap, reliable laundry detergent in a hurry.
To tell …

After my old water heater failed, I purchased this WhirlPool as a replacement. It’s a 40 gallon water heater, and I purchased it from Lowes for $340. To me this price was a bargain. Despite being one of the cheaper models, it’s very efficient, …

I used this Vim liquid dish wash once, as a trial and after that I regularly use this product to clean all my utensils. I have many reasons for liking and using this product, which I will write about. First of all this liquid is very soft …

Originally, I purchased the Chicago Sliders Non-Stick Electric Grill in anticipation of the end of the school year party I am about to throw, now however I’m just not so sure. As I have a few weeks until the party, I thought I would test it this …

Growing up in my mothers home, pine sol was a cleaner that was used quite often. I haven’t used it in quite a few years and wanted to try it out again. I couldn’t really remember its cleaning power, but I did remember the scent. I purchased a bottle …

My family has been using Cuisinart TOB-50 Classic Toaster Oven Broiler, brushed stainless and black which we actually did not buy but was received as gift. I was then about to dispose my old one because it has rusted and we wanted a bigger, more durable and more …

These wipes are intended to clean the skin and hands. I do a lot of car repair work and I know from experience that it can be tough to remove grease and dirt from hands, and skin. I decided to give these a try and I have …

With kids and a dog and a husband, things get really smelly with the laundry situation. The sink was leaking into the laundry basket covered the dirty clothes in sink water; that was one of those smells I wasn’t sure if I could get rid of it. Or when …

I’m all about finding products that are easy to use and don’t take a lot of time or direction reading and will make my day that much smoother and easier to deal with. Laundry is a big point of contention for me because it’s the one thing I hate …

The Novi Tech paper shredder is a small paper shredder intended for use by a home user, not an office. I found this product at Target and I paid about $30 for it. I’ve been using it for a long time, and the motor has not died, …

When it comes to bathroom tissue I am not really too picky. I usually buy what is on sale. Using this method, I have ran into some that were good and some that were dreadful. This past week I had to purchase some tissue, however, I wasn’t able to …

I have always used Pyrex for baking needs because it has always done well for me. It withstands so much heat that there is no possible way that I can get it so hot that it breaks. I wanted to make sure that I had the best cookware possible …

Everyone knows that the color safe bleaches are much more expensive than the regular bleaches and since most of our clothes are colors, I use the color safe type of bleach almost exclusively. Since I am always looking for any way to save money, I decided to try …

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 …

I bought a bottle of The Grime Fighter All Purpose Cleaner for $10 online, weighing 32 oz from BabyOrganics. Here is my review.
This product was made to help clean the house - it can be used to clean almost any type of surface, including glasses, sinks, tiles, toilets …

Halloween can be a fun time for both kids and adults. I personally look for any excuse I can find to have family and friends get together because when is a better time to make memories than in the here and now? If I’m going to arrange to have …

My mother has always wanted to have a fireplace in her home. Unfortunately, my parents have never had that luxury. About three years ago, my mom found a temporary solution to her desire. She found a Dimplex Decorative Electric Fireplace at Wal-Mart. Its model number …

I got the Cuisinart SCO-60 Deluxe Stainless Steel Can Opener a few days ago. I actually purchased it online for $49.99. I picked it up in stores and it was smaller than what I had expected. This can opener is very stylish. It has this metallic body coating on …

This mini mixer lasted me approximately four and a half weeks before it kicked the bucket on me. I tried replacing the batteries and new batteries didn’t bring it back to life. I’m pretty sure nothing happened to it during this four and a half week period that could …

We have this 3D 10.0 Liters Oven Toaster in our office. We bought this sometime in October last year to replace the old oven toaster because its timer was no longer working. WE all love to eat hot pandesal for snacks so we purchased this to make …

Everyday elegance fabric softener sheets come in a nice green packing with single small tissue paper sized sheets scented with nice smell stacked one over other. The claim is to put a sheet in the dryer when adding clothes to dry and the clothes will be made soft avoiding …

I needed a laundry hamper that was easy to move from one place to the other without worry about it being too heavy or breaking along the way. I chose the Whitmor Collapsible Laundry Hamper which I purchased from Walmart for $8.54. The price was good considering the amount …

It’s been a while since I last seen a Hefty Ultra Flex commercial, but it’s the main reason why I decided to switch over from my regular Hefty bags to the Ultra Flex bag.
I usually purchase the mid-size box that comes with a roll of bags; I can’t quite …

The works sink and vanity cleaner is a cleaner that is sold by Dollar Tree. It is something that is supposed to help you clean and keep tidy your sink and vanity area in the bathroom.
I was curious to try this product because for a dollar …

I received a coupon a few weeks ago for $2 off Quilted Northern toilet Paper. Fantastic I thought to myself I get to try the one I have seen on TV over and over again you know the one with the cartoon ladies sewing the quilted northern. I proudly …

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 …

I have many handy tools in my kitchen to help me make a good meal. When I choose a kitchen appliance, I normally like getting one that is easy to use, and one that would last really long. I was recently in the market for a blender, and after …

I have had the Sears Kenmore refrigerator for slightly over three years. This is the amount of time that I ahve been in my residence.
This refrigerator is model number 253 74152402. It is equipped with the standard two drawer vegetable crisper and deli drawer and includes an icemaker.
I have …

I purchased a couple of these seven inch glass bowls from the Dollar Tree because I find clear, transparent glassware to be very attractive. It’s just a personal preference of mine as I like to see my food or snacks from the outside of the bowl as well as …

We have four dogs, one six month old puppy, a two year old and two border collies who are almost twelve years old. Between these four we tend to have some accidents around our house. Potty training went quick and we did not have many accidents involving …

I want to talk about my favorite floor cleaner.I use Mop and Glo floor cleaner to clean my hard wood floors. I’ve been using mop and Glo floor shine for years and I love it. There are reasons why I love using it on my floors. But th one …

We had hired a sweeper to clean the toilet bowls of our house regularly but he took a lot of leaves and the day he turned up, did not do the work satisfactorily. He also used to charge an appreciable amount for the job.
It was that by chance we …

The Target Crescent Heart Shaped Berry Wreath cost me twenty dollars. Although I very much like this Valentine’s Day wreath, for a single reason, which I will get into in a little bit, I don’t think it should have cost as much as it did. This is a store …

In my opinion Method takes the cake for best design. They get the award for making the most beautiful looking disposable hand soap dispenser I have ever seen. When they came out with this hand soap in this beautiful bamboo green Green Tea and Aloe scent I thought, finally …

I use Downy once in a while when washing my baby’s clothes. Once in a while because it is so expensive I don’t understand why. It’s just like any other fabric conditioner I have used only much more expensive. the scent is not too long-lasting. When it comes to …

As someone who likes to pack up the wife and kids and head out to enjoy the wonders of nature, or has to go out on extended trips (sometimes with the family in tow), the use of a portable grill is almost a necessity because let’s face it: fast …

The Black & Decker HS900 Food Steamer:
Despite my ever hectic schedule each day, I never make excuses when it comes to cooking the most nutritious food I could afford for my family. I’ve always been a heath advocate and I take every opportunity to learn anything about …

I am always looking for something new to clean with. I sometimes get things on the counters that stain the counter and it is very hard to get out. I found the Clorox cleaner and thought that it might be the answer to my problems. Bleach should work to …

At one point I felt like I was going through a shower caddy every few months do to wear and tear on previously owned ones. Needless to say I’ve had a lot of shower caddies and the only one that has really held up is this Zenith Product’s …

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 …

This washing machine was originally purchased as it was so cheap! It was on sale in the store my partner and I got it from, and was the first reason we looked at it. It was advised as an Air Turbo Automatic Washing Machine, to which we thought, “Could …

I use this to label a lot of things around the house and it really comes in handy. I prefer it over using the regular sharpie because it’s easier to write with and it’s a lot easier to keep up with. I first started using …

Winter is coming and I can start to feel the chill. I feel that it seems a waste to heat up the whole house when I am only in a few rooms. I decided to get a portable heater that quickly heats up the area around me and at …

Two things I always try to keep on me are my keys and a box cutter/utility knfe. We’re always receiving new shipments in at work or cutting wire ties, and I find myself looking for a utility knife often throughout the day. And since I work between …

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 currently own a black and decker coffee machine that I am really happy with for the time that I have had it, now this is the coffee machine that stands the test of time, I owned this coffee machine for about 5 years, and after those 5 years of …

Magnet Works produces some truly gorgeous seasonal doormats, in my opinion, and the Magnet Works MatMates Snow Flurries Doormat is no exception. I was fortunate when I bought this doormat a year ago, the priced had been slashed by thirty-five percent, so I was able to pick it up …

Anyone who has ever been caught in inclement weather and the power outages that sometimes follow when such weather is severe understands the necessity of the need for up-to-date information as well as light and power, however limited that power may be. Indeed, such necessities can save lives …