I love to eat stir-fry; it can be made so low in calories that it’s entirely suitable for lunchtime eating, or can be bulked out with noodles for a satisfying and tasty dinner.  I’ve learned that cheap woks are very often a false economy, so I laid out $60 …

We did the inauguration of our new flat, which we have bought in the beginning of this year that is in the month of January. On this occasion we got many gifts and some very costly presentations. The presentations, which I have liked, are many and the …

Though I usually like to use wash cloths when I take a shower, they cannot always give me the rich lather that I am looking for. I have purchased a few bath sponges and thought they were pretty much all the same. I recently came upon a bath sponge …

Glade - Holiday Collection: French Vanilla is a scented candle that I certainly find pleasant and appealing to the senses, but admittedly, I do not understand why this is a part of the Holiday Collection. French vanilla is a scent that I do not associate with Christmas. I actually …

The Tesco Funky Cleaning Kit in Pink is designed with the modern woman in mind. A gorgeous great colour making housework slightly more bearable. I always smile when I look at my Tesco Funky Cleaning Kit in Pink. It is fun funky and different. Even …

Frigidaire 30″ Freestanding Gas Range WhiteWhen we bought a new home, we wanted to make sure that we had good appliances. We also didn’t want to spend a lot of money to get them. That was easy enough to do. We found a nice Frigidaire 30″ Freestanding Gas Range …

I bought Pruta 17 pieces plastic containers from IKEA. The Pruta plastic containers are packed as a set . It has17 containers of different sizes and good for storage purpose.
There are two large tray like containers and have width of 23×16×8cm, while 2 jar like containers are12×12×14cm, …

The Gift Warehouse Gold Star Tree Topper cost me four dollars and twenty-five cents when I bought it last year. It still retails for around that price. It’s a very affordable Christmas tree topper. The reason it’s priced as low as it is compared to many other Christmas tree …

Scotch Brite rescue pads are the greatest thing invented. They replace brillo pads that rust up and lose their soap. The only problem is that they were hardly advertised when they came out yet are always stocked in supermarkets next to the brillo and sos pads. …

I bought this dish detergent because I have had to wash dishes by hand ever since my dishwasher broke. I didn’t have a lot of money so I had to pick a dish detergent that was cheap. Overall this is a decent dish detergent. I really like the smell …

I wanted a grill for the backyard and I wanted it to be a gas grill because I just like them better than a charcoal grill. I didn’t have a lot of money to spend, so I got the one that would work best for me at the lowest …

For starters, I hate ironing. Since I do not like to iron, I mostly buy clothes that do not need to be ironed much if at all. However, there are times every once in a while in which one of my garments will get a few wrinkles in it …

*Before using this or any other “home remedy”, please check with your doctor that this is a safe method for you. As everyone is different.*
Yeast infections aren’t a pleasant topic and after getting my first one at the age of 20, I was mortified. It was what everyone had …

We have a Sears HE energy efficient washer from Kenmore. The Average HE washer uses about one third less water than the average top loading washer. I have had this washer for just over three years, the lenght of time that I have been in this home.
The Sears Kenmore …

These things are very easy to use and best of all they are effective. They have several different uses and I have used them several times throughout my house. I first purchased them a few months ago from Wal-Mart. At the time of purchase …

I like keeping my patio clean, and one of the tools that I find very indispensable in this respect is a pressure washer. It’s a very versatile tool for me, I can use it for other things as well such as cleaning up my car. It does the job …

I really love a good cup of coffee, but I find the process of making it to be a bit to tedious for me. I would prefer to have my coffee in the comfort of my home, but most of the time I find myself having to go out …

I am using Mr Sheen Multi-surface Polish for quite a long time. I am very satisfied with the this brand. Mr Sheen Multi-surface Polish as a name shows is a multi-surface cleaner. It comes in a form of spray. I spray on any surface and then wipe …

I couldn’t imagine a kitchen without a microwave. Initially, my husband was hesitant for me to get one as he thought it would be unhealthy to just heat things up in the microwave. He was convinced otherwise soon enough. This microwave is hassle- free to use even my 2 …

I seems no matter how hard I try I manage to cut myself once a week on something. Whether it is stepping on a misshapen rock outside, or an accidental slip when cutting vegetables making dinner.
One thing I learned early on in life was it is important to keep …

Looking for a pots and pan set? Well don’t buy the Home Elements Five Piece Cookware Set. Me and my wife just moved into a new house, and of course we needed some kitchen appliances, so when it came to looking for some pots and pans we dropped by Walgreens …

Late last summer we went to a lot of places riding our car with our little cousins who were not more than 2 years old. And of course, as we had not really expected it, it turned out to be a huge mess because of the food spills and …

The Dollar Tree carries a one-hundred pack of their brand of one size fits all disposable gloves for just one dollar and they work well for a multitude of tasks. Unlike some other disposable gloves out there, these don’t have an odor to them. I’m sure the odor has …

We had pet odour so I bought Air Wick 2 in 1 Air Freshener in Rain Garden scent at my local supermarket. Often I prefer to light scented candles, but I had company coming and was in a hurry. I knew Air Wick was a trusted name in air …

I remember my parents using Bounce (and other brands of) dryer sheets when I was a kid. They pretty much used them to help with that horrid static cling. As an adult, I’ve rarely used them, but it’s been more of a cost issue for me. …

I use this thing a lot when making tea or other hot drinks and it certainly gets the job done. It’s well made, easy to use and I have not noticed any significant problems with it. I purchased it a few months ago from Wal-Mart and when …

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 …

Lysol Disinfectant Cleaner is a floor cleaner. It is produced and marketed in India by Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd. It comes is a white bottle with 3 different colouring caps, namely a green cap, a pink cap and a white cap. We use the product with white cap mainly …

I wanted to talk about the Weber Genesis E310 Stainless Steal Grill because it’s one of the best grills my family and I have ever owned. When It comes to grilling my family needs something good. We grill all through out the year. I know it may sound …

When it comes to storing food it can sometimes be a big hassle when trying to find a container. I wanted an easier way for storing food so I decided to try this container set. It’s amazing and I believe it’s a great purchase. I purchased …

My brother-in-law recently purchased the 2.5 GPM 2600 PSI Pressure Washer from Northern Tool & Equipment Company. The thing actually has a five horsepower honda engine and is really something else! My brother-in-law had purchased it because he figured for what he would pay to have his …

I purchased this storage box so I would have a place to put the kids toys and the pool supplies other than all over the garage. During the summer when school is out, I have extra kids here and often the garage and yard can become a mess …

I actually didn’t get the Ninja Master Blender from the TV shopping channel. I found this product in stores for a cheaper price. Instead of paying around $120, I paid $69.99 + TAX for this product. I actually saw a few reviews of this product before purchasing it. The …

I usually just use a bit of Mr Sheen on my shoes to get rid of marks and mud but about once a month I like to use a polish that will really nourish the leather, such as Clarks Premium Leather Cream. This is a pale yellow coloured …

I thought that the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner would be the answer to my prayers. I abhor cleaning the shower and frankly don’t think about doing it until it looks like it needs it. So when I got this product, I was truly hoping to make cleaning …

For the last few years I’ve been obsessed with vintage Halloween decorations, especially the paper products from the 40s and 50s. So when I saw this clearly vintage inspired cat candy container at Cost Plus World Market I snapped it up. In the store I really liked that it …

I remember when I first saw George Forman advertising one of his indoor grills on TV. From the beginning I thought it sounded like a neat thing to have and I wanted one. Finally, a couple of years ago, I purchased one for the first time. I bought the …

My parents bought this water dispenser two years ago. It was rather cheap, and they only bought it so that their grandkids don’t have to keep on opening the refrigerator. At first it was more practical for them, and then it made their lives easier since they didn’t need …

I bought this fireplace heater for the bedroom , and I love it! It offers everything that I could want from a heater with the look of a real fireplace. Best of all there is no wood to chop , or high gas bills , or mess. This fireplace …

When I first heard of Febreze, I wasn’t too impressed by the product. Of course the commercials were very clever and for the most part very cute, but after watching it play on the TV forever and an age, and also hearing all my friends yap about it, I was …

If you are a die-hard gardener like me then the Biodegradable Seed Starter Kit from Terracycle is for you! I love gardening tips, so I thought I’d share my experience with this seed starting kit:
1. With the state of the economy as it is right now, cost plays a …

Sometimes the weirdest prep tools for the kitchen end up being the ones that we love the most. That is kind of what happened with this tiny grape tomato slicer that most home cooks won’t even realize they are going to fall in love with. Someone bought this OXO …

My husband I both drink coffee every morning, so we need to have a coffee maker in the house. When our regular coffee maker began not working properly, I knew I had to purchase another one to replace it, so I began shopping for coffee maker. I …

The first new vacuum sweeper I ever had was a shiny red plastic Dustbuster loaded with lots of plastic attachments. I had upgraded from a reconditioned 1950 Kirby so I was pretty excited about the new spiffy, 12 amp, multifunctional cleaning machine. Compared to the old, all …

Alright, as vices go as guess it could be worse. I mean the fact that I can’t go a day without an ice cold Slushie is nothing to lose sleep about right? Well, I just chock it up to living in a very warm climate.
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I was getting my clothes washed and ironed for the upcoming work week one Sunday afternoon and my iron decided to stop working again. I had ten dollars left to my name until payday, so I looked through the newspaper circulars for any sales on irons and I …

I use Febreeze Extra Strength Fabric and Room Freshener in my home regularly. I like the original scent the best because of all the variations it seems to do the best at staying fresh and destroying tough odors around my home. I buy this product at Wal-Mart for about …

I have been using Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges for a very long time and I have not had any issues with them. These sponges are sold in most retail stores and I normally pay about 14 dollars for a pack of 15. I believe …

This toothbrush holder from StainlessLUX was one that I used for a couple of years, but had to stop using when I, along with the rest of my family, switched over from manual toothbrushes to electric toothbrushes. This holder lacks holes that are large enough to accommodate the larger …

Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener has attracted me by its tropical, summer look: a bright yellow cap and a picture of ocean, tropical flowers and fruit. I tried the air freshener at the store by spraying just a little bit, and the smell seemed nice as well - warm, …