When it comes to bath tissue, I think a majority of people out there would say skimping is not an option. Shopping for the right kind of bath tissue is admittedly kind of complicated because you want something that is going to be strong, but not so strong that …

I have a kitchen full of General Electric Appliances. This hs nothing to do with brand loyalty. I just didn’t know any better when I was outfitting my first apartment.

Unlike the vast majority of those appliances, however, the oven isn’t complete trash. It’s still not very good but at …

I have a day care in my home, and I have some older children as well as two babies. I have a gate/playpen type product that I get a lot of use out of in the home and outside. When I saw this product at the store …

I have owned this fan for years and it’s still working very well and it gets the job done. It has lasted a lot longer than I expected when I first bought it so I’m glad I bought it. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store a …

When I was a kid I used to love an ice pop called Calypso (I think that was the name), you had to kind of push the ice pop up using the paper tube it came in - the flaw being that the bottom of the tube would crease …

Our kitchen is set up so that we need to have an exposed garbage can in our kitchen area. This has always bee nan issue with me for several reasons. First of all, I didn’t like having an ugly white trash can in plain sight. Then …

I chose to purchase the iRobot 560 vacuuming robot over a month ago and I love the vacuum because it certainly makes cleaning a lot easier. This is a very expensive vacuum but in my opinion it’s well worth the price. I love the concept of …

Now here is a dish detergent I stand by and have used it for a long time. Ajax Dish Detergent is the best detergent you can buy. It is thick which I like because it cleans the dishes better.
It’s not watered down like some of the other brands …

My friends and I wanted to test out some new sanitizing products and gadgets. We didn’t believe that just by using steam, germs would be killed. I had seen many infomercials in my time that claimed to something that would make your home germ free. One of these products that …

I was visiting my sister in the states and was surprised to discover that she didn’t have a built in vacuum cleaner. I was helping out with her housework, and I asked her where her vacuum was, and she pointed to the closet. Surprised, I pulled out a very …

The Wilton Mini Ghost Pan is an aluminum Halloween-themed baking pan. Although sold separately, it’s part of a line of Halloween-themed baking pans that are all made by the Wilton company. The baking pan has six slots which can be filled with cake batter, brownie batter or even gelatin. …

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, …

Everytime I wash clothes and other fabrics, I make sure that I use the right fabric conditioner to soften them. I have used several brands in the past but when I learned about Downy Antibac, I shift brand immediately.
I changed brand …

The Cuisinart DCC1150BK Programmable Thermal Coffee Maker is one of those coffee makers with a lot of features. The price of this coffee maker is $39.99. Comparing this price with the features this coffee maker, this coffee maker is worth it. The features of this coffee maker include a …

When I decided to purchase the Febreze Set & Refresh Apple Spice & Delight Air Freshener it was because the store had some value packs on clearance. I had never tried this type of air freshener product from Febreze before, but have tried other …

I’ve been using ordinary soap in washing dishes before, that time dish washing liquid is expensive. I don’t like the result of using ordinary bar soap. My dishes and cook ware had this white stain when it dries due to soap I used, it got greasy and I have …

How many times, during the autumn or winter or during both seasons, have you come into the house with chilled or cold feet? Having chilled or cold feet is one of the most unpleasant things about living in a part of the world that grows cold come the autumn …

When I first bought the Ecover Natural Stain Remover, it immediately became a laundry room essential and replaced stain removers such as Shout and Oxy Clean that I had used in the past.
The reason I initially purchased this stain remover was because it came recommended as ‘the best …

I hate to admit it but I appear to be highly suggestible with regard to infomercials. After one to many viewing of the Green Pan spot, I found myself speculating on the ill effects of my regular cookware. Okay, maybe I have little to be alarmed about, …

The Evergreen Enterprises Happy Thanksgiving Luncheon Napkins retail for three dollars a ninety-nine cents. Twenty Thanksgiving-themed napkins come in a package. These Thanksgiving napkins certainly aren’t as nice as some other Thanksgiving napkins that I’ve purchased in the past, like the Creative Converting Thanksgiving Blessing Lunch napkins, but they …

There is a story of how I became the owner of this unique, hydro-powered (but also electric) air purifier. I entered my name in a drawing somewhere in which a small RainMate air purifier was the giveaway prize and I ended up being the winner. It’s about 5 years …

I was in the store to purchase a travel cooler and I found the Igloo Max Xfit. I believe it’s a wonderful product. It’s sold at Wal-Mart at a price of 25 dollars. The price is a lot cheaper than most other brands. Before I …

I picked up the Hello Kitty bath matt as one of the first things I bought when I changed my bathroom. I got it from Target, which has the entire line of Hello Kitty bathroom items. The matt sits right outside the bathtub so that when you climb out, …

I normally don�t buy Purex Laundry Detergent but I found a huge 5.17L bottle on sale for just $4.99CDN at my local Shoppers Drug Mart. I couldn�t beat the price, and even though I usually prefer powdered laundry detergent to liquid, this Purex bottle boasted that I would get …

Electrolux Oxy3 ULTRA is an excellent vacuum cleaner and does a great job of making my home spick and span. It is light in weight and easy to use and helps me finish the cleaning job very fast. The attachment for bare floor cleaning is larger than other machines, …

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 …

We purchased this mini-fridge for our basement. We have a family room and play room down there, and it’s a place that we find ourselves often watching movies or playing video games. The kids are down there quite often, and we figured it would be convenient if …

Again and again, I get exasperated whenever we move from one country to another as we always end up living in different houses. The first thing I check about a “new” house is how easy or difficult it would be to clean and maintain it. I wail in desperation …

As an owner of a Swiffer WetJet I have to purchase these refills regularly and they work very well. I usually purchase them from Wal-Mart but I have purchased them from several other stores also. One thing that I love about them is that they …

I went on a health kick and decided to buy a whole bunch of produce. I bought strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, cherries, oranges, plums and also some vegetables like onions, cucumber, cilantro, garlic and a few others. I’d seen the commercial for these Debbie Meyer green bags and thought …

I always wash the dishes in the by hand rather than using the dishwasher since in almost every meal there were only few plates to be washed and I don’t have to wait longer for the plates to be finished being washed. I like using this product because …

I’ve had dogs and cats all my life, and I love my pets, I really do. But sometimes, when I come home after a long day at work, and my kids have been busy ignoring the dogs when they are whining to go out, the last thing I want …

I do a lot of mixing and I own several mixing bowls and this one has to be one of my favorite. It’s a 4 quart which is not huge but it’s large enough to mix most basic things that I use it for. I purchased …

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 …

The Maple Pecan Renwick Fall Candle is a scented candle that gives off a pleasant aroma for up to thirty hours total. The candle runs for just under five dollars and comes in an attractive, crystal-clear jar that sports a brown autumn leaf near the top of the candle …

Wisk Dual Action Tablets are promoted as being quick dissolving tablets that do two things, get rid of stains and clean. They do this with targeted stain fighters and concentrated cleaners. The tablets are a snap to use because all you do is put them on the …

I use a lot of metal chairs on my deck and I like to make sure that they are protected from rust so these really do come in handy. I first purchased these a few months ago from K-Mart. When I found them I actually decided to purchase …

Elba is a pioneer manufacturer in cooking range and similar kitchen products. An Italian brand which I purchased for my newly bought home. Initially, when my contractor installed the kitchen cabinets, something went wrong which gave contiuous sparks on …

Surf Dishwashing Liquid is one product that I like. Surf is not only cheap and economical to use, it is also effective in removing stains, grease and odor from your plates, utensils and even pots and pans. Surf is a known brand in making detergent powders and hard and …

This is a simple sandwich toaster model which I left behind here at home when I started living overseas. When I am home, I often need to make sandwiches quickly either as snacks or as the main fare at dinner. In addition my husband eats a Croque Monsieur (ham …

My cabinets looked horrible and I wanted something to clean them so I decided to try this cabinet cleaner. There was a lot of dirt build up and stains on my cabinets so I needed something that would actually work. At the time I had tried several …

I am a big fan of the NordicWare range of bakeware so when I spotted this cute muffin pan on amazon.com just before Christmas I had to buy it despite the fact that at $27 it cost far more than I usually spend on this type of product.  It’s …

The air quality if very important to a healthy way of life. I decided to purchase an air purifier to help keep the air as fresh as possible in the house when the windows had to be closed. The air cleaner is one of the best ways to get …

Having recently moved I decided that instead of packing my old beat up pots and pans I would just replace them. I was not looking for anything fancy, I am not much of a cook and all that I really wanted was just a few good inexpensive non-stick pans …

This little kid’s car has been a favorite in our home for years. My son played with it when he was younger, and now the day care kids play with it when we are outdoors. The toy looks like a little red car, and it has four …

This heater at $300 delivers on its promises. It is an an attractive small black unit that can easily be mistaken for a piece of furniture. Friends came over my home and had to ask me what that was. It is safe to have around children, …

I treated myself to lots of Yankee Candle goodies just before Christmas, including this Spiced Orange Housewarmer Jar Candle.  I took a risk and ordered this without ever smelling it first, the various websites I visited while researching my purchase made it sound so appealing so I paid my …

I love having my bathroom smell fresh and clean, and so I was happy when my mother bought the “Airwick 2 in 1 Vanilla Indulgence Fragrance Spray” for our bathroom a couple of months ago. At the time I had never actually tried the brand Airwick, and I was …

I picked this up at a military grocery store for about ten dollars. I’ve actually always wanted an automated hand soap dispenser. I just think it’s kind of a cool idea. Lately, though I felt it would come in especially handy because I’ve been working with poultry a lot …

I must confess. I bought this in the kitchen wear section of Kohl’s without knowing it was a pastry spatula. I thought it was a regular spatula. I bought it as a replacement for my favorite thin metal spatula which I used all the time and finally broke away …