I bought this laundry detergent because it was cheaper than a lot of the other ones. I also bought it because it was in a really big box. I bought the powder kind and it did worry me a little because a lot of the other powder ones I …

The Rubbermaid Nine Inch Ice Cream Scoop cost me two dollars. I really should have never purchased it in the first place despite the price being extremely attractive. The reason I should have avoided buying this ice cream scoop is because it didn’t have a little piece to give …

Have you ever had so many flies that you begin to wonder if someone has stashed a dead body in your crawl space and maybe another in your attic? I have! This year has been the worst year for flies that I have ever seen. Sure I have gotten …

I wanted a nice rustic look in my living room, so I chose this all in one floor paint to grace the floor for $25.00 a gallon. This product is a primer and paint all in one can. And there were only two colors to choose from, steel grey …

I know from experience that it can sometimes be a hassle when trying to store frozen foods to make sure that you are able to maintain the freshness. I started using these freezer bags about 6 months ago and I really enjoy using them. They are very …

Food gets smelly even while stored in an refrigerator. We tried storing foodstuffs in various kind of containers but non worked and the foods started smelling and decomposing in just a day or two. One day while we housewives were having our normal chit chatting this topic came out …

I came across this egg slicer not too long ago at my local Bed Bath and Beyond and thought it looked cute and would help in slicing eggs. I never owned an egg slicer before but have used other people’s slicers when I am in need. I …

Tea is convenient if I want a warm beverage without the strong “headiness” that coffee brings. I’m not good at following rules though and find the ascetic procedures of preparing tea too much, especially since I’m used to the spontaneous throw-it-all style of preparing coffee. My parents …

Samsung’s new 3.8 cubic foot high efficiency washer is pretty cool. Its said to reduce about ninety two percent of your energy cost too which helps to ease the $1400 cost it typically goes for in local stores these days. You can even get it in those shiny …

If you have a dog or cat around the home, you know that they can wreak havoc on your carpets and upholstery, particularly if they like lounging on your sofa or bed. Unfortunately, our “best friends” leave their own special odor behind. Urine and feces smells linger, …

I purchased a counter-top Emerson Professional Series MW8115 SS Microwave oven it was black with a stainless steel handle and sides. Appearance wise this microwave is quite appealing and seems to go well with most other appliances regardless of color.
I have owned this microwave for a little over …

Target Furniture Wipes is an in-house brand of furniture cleaner, comparable to Pledge Wipes. I purchased these wipes on the chance that they might save some pennies and clean my furniture. I’ve tried another store brand and was displeased. Target Furniture Wipes are very good - they not only …

When my rice cooker turned a mess, I thought of buying another one for my family. ‘Panasonic SR-GO6FG 3.3-Cup Rice Cooker/Steamer’ is great and is like a basic cooker that helps me a lot. However it has no special features or whistles or different settings that are usually found …

Every once in a while our stove top burners go out. Have no idea why it does this but it does. It usually goes out during a time where we are cooking a big meal. We normally have side burners to use for that “just in case.” But …

I have owned this vacuum for over a year and it’s still working great. I have not had a single problem with it and it has worked so much better than I initially expected. When I purchased this vacuum I paid 50 dollars for it. The …

After moving and leaving a lot of stuff behind, I needed to replace my cookie sheet. After looking over my options I settled on the Wilton Perfect Performance Non-Stick Cookie Pan. I must say, this is one great cookie pan!
Features of the Wilton Perfect Performance Non-Stick Cookie Pan are …

I was looking for something to line my cabinets with to place my dishes on so that I didn’t place them directly into the cabinet. I purchased this shelf liner and it works perfectly. It was easy to install and it has certainly helped out …

Pinzon Microtec blanket is now my favorite all purpose blanket. I received this blanket as a gift from my mother and use it for our sofa blanket—”the whole family likes it a lot. It’s So soft, even after washing it plenty of times and hours of use. What’s nice …

My husband bought me this mixer for our anniversary. I love to bake cookies and bread from scratch, and this mixer makes mixing ingredients and kneading dough much easier.
The mixer comes with three different types of beaters that can be changed out to mix your ingredients; …

In my house, we’re in the habit of serving meals family style, that is the skillets and pots remain on the table. This allows everyone to help themselves and avoids traffic jams in our small kitchen. Only problem is at least one of the dishes go cold before I …

I don’t often wash dishes by hand but when I do, I like to use a good dish detergent. My mother used Ajax brand dish detergent when I was growing up but it’s changed a little since then. Now it is an antibacterial dish soap and it has an …

At 29 dollars plus shipping this seems expensive for a single solar light. I had enjoyed their more traditional and simple round ones, but couldn’t resist the allure of something new. And the price was just a few dollars more, so I figured I’d try at least one.
Now the …

My family has a lot of skin sensitivities and allergies. When my son was a newborn I always used Dreft on his clothes but that got expensive and it still had fragrances. Sometimes my mother does her wash at our house and she has extremely sensitive skin …

I am always cold and I like to have a blanket in every room so that I am ready to put it on and snuggle up. I found a nice blanket at Walmart called the Woven Works Bobbi Throw Blanket. I got it to put in the television room. …

I used Robin Cuffs and Collars for the first time today. I accidentally touched the liquid to be applied, and have my finger tips still burning for 15min now.
I read in another review that this product works well but causes clothes to wear out (collars get frayed and torn). …

My children and I all love pancakes for breakfast so I was thrilled when a friend bought me this hob top pancake pan. She bought it as I’m a huge fan of the NordicWare ranges and am extremely vocal about my love for their products, she picked this Zoo …

Wrong measurement of ingredients will not make a perfect taste of food so a measuring cup is an important tool in my kitchen. I remember one time when my cake was not baked to perfection because my plastic measuring cup was broken and had no recourse but to …

When it comes to dish-washing I like to use the liquids over any other. I feel that they are gentle on the hands and are effective in cleaning just as good as the other harsher mediums. But then not all dish washing liquids are great.
I have extremely …

Three years ago I bought a can of Glade Carpet and Room Deodorizer on sale at Lowe’s. The next week I proceeded to have all the carpet in my house ripped out. Needless to say I never had the chance to use the product. I had completely forgotten about …

Air Oma’s Press Scent Air Freshener Apple Fragrance is the cheapest air freshener in the supermarket.
The price for a complete set, consisting of sprayer and perfume container costs only one dollar. The cost of other air freshener is at least three times more expensive. Many people buy …

I’ve frequently purchased bath towels and the like from J C Penney and the last couple of times it’s been under their company name. The J C Penney Washcloth really doesn’t carry a lot of information on the product itself, outside of the fact that its size is …

MY fool for a husband was sitting out on the patio last month drinking a beer and was just talking his heart out. WE had been sitting outside for a while before he decided to say something about barbequing. I thought he had lost it but then I …

If you are looking for a great set of sturdy dishes and pans and bakeware you will want to get Correale Livingware Dishes. They are not expensive yet are always replaced should one crack or break. They are guaranteed for life. They wash beautifully both in …

With all the choices of Lysol Disinfectant sprays to choose from, I always choose this one. I love the fresh linen sent because it reminds me of my childhood. When I was a child I used to love the smell of laundry when my mom did it. It …

For most of my marriage I have washed and dried my dishes and pans by hand. But about 10 years back my husband bought us a dishwasher that was energy efficient and we decided to try out different dishwasher rinse agents to make sure our dishes …

About 6 months ago, I was given the Oster two tier 6.1 Quart food steamer as a gift. I’m always in the market for anything that is going to prepare my food in a more convenient and healthier method. This happens to fit the bill for both.
This …

The Benson Mills Christmas Ribbons Engineered Printed Tablecloth retails for twenty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents. The tablecloth comes in a number of different sizes to accommodate various table lengths and there’s even a version of the tablecloth that’s designed with round tables in mind. Don’t try and estimate the …

I first heard about the Black & Decker Scumbuster Xtreme Cleaner, Model S700E when I saw a commercial on TV for the product. I was immediately excited about the product because it was supposed to make cleaning showers, tubs, and toilets easier. We have a really …

I was in the market to purchase a vacuum for my office so I decided to purchase this one. I purchased it over 5 months ago and it has worked great so far. I purchased it from Lowe’s and I paid 25 dollars for it at the …

The Boulder Bathroom Cups come two hundred to a pack and have a three ounce capacity all for two dollars and forty-nine cents. For someone like me, these bathroom cups are very, very handy because throughout the day, when I have the opportunity, I wash my mouth out with …

I am very familiar with this particular brand of paper napkins. My first memories of them are as a kid helping to set the dinner table. I sometimes feel like it’s an indulgence to buy premium dinner napkins, and get lured away by the giant economy packs. So, I …

The SurfaceMax 200 Vacuum is not a good vacuum and it certainly is not worth the money. When I first purchased the vacuum everything was working fine and I liked the vacuum. The design of the bagless container is great and it can be easily removed to …

At this point everyone in the household understands that I prefer oversized black trash bags for the kitchen trash can over the smaller white bags sold as tall kitchen garbage bags. The reason for this preference is because I like to pull out the trash bag when the trash …

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 …

I saw the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers being advertised so I decided to give them a try. I was truly amazed by the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers because they work exactly as advertised and I didn’t expect them to work so well. I normally pay 10 dollars …

The first time I used the Brillo Pads with Oxy Clean was just yesterday. I went to my grandmother’s house to clean up parts of the house for her. I started in the kitchen. There are a lot of grease stains in the kitchen on the stove, refrigerator and …

After today’s blustery snow shower in the suburbs west of Boston, do I dare presage spring planting time by reviewing unusual but beautiful multi-colored geranium ground cover from that old, reliable Breck’s seed and plant company? As the last piles of crusty snow melt away, let this writer fill …

My favorite scent of all time is the smell of oranges. My fiance kept this in mind for Valentine’s day when he bought me an orange scented candle from a company called Shortie’s. He was out of state at the time so it arrived by mail and as soon …

This is a very reliable and easy to use cooker. It has four ceramic zones with residual heat indicators and grill. The ceramic zones reach maximum heat only for about 6-7 seconds. So what, some may say.The ordinary electric cookers will heat up for about 30 sec to 1 …

There are a lot of dreaded diseases that can be passed via mosquitos, cockroaches and other small insects. I believe that every household should have a means of preventing the spread of diseases. As for me, I prefer to use insect spray to kill these pesky insects. I have …