Housewares Reviews
Aquabella Mesh Pouf Bath Sponge
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 …
Warm Fusion Heater
I bought a portable space heater about three years ago which I still find works very well.
This Warm Fusion Heater is a white ceramic heater which sits conveniently on my bed side table. I like that it heats my whole master bedroom very well.
This particular heater has …
The Magic Bullet
This item was a real surprise to me and my family, but now it’s something that we will just not live without!
When I went looking for a new blender, I pretty much figured on getting a ‘regular’ large blender to sit on my counter top to take up …
Swiffer Sweeper, Wet Mopping Refills, Open Window Fresh
I have had my Swiffer mop for years, and I love it. I have tried the wet jet and wasn’t as happy with it because it kept falling apart. Now The Swiffer mop with the Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Refills are all I use on my floors. …
Anna Rabinowicz Agate Coasters
Anna Rabinowicz has designed some of the most beautiful and surprisingly different coasters I have ever seen! The Agate Coasters are simple wonders and all natural, made by the earth! I came across the Anna Rabinowicz Agate Coasters online and immediately ordered them…I had to have these unusual and …
Bath and Body Works: Winter Candy Apple 3-Wick Candle
Talk about a smell I absolutely love! Bath and Body Works holiday scent of Winter Candy Apple is something I could smell all day and still not be sick of!
The candle comes in the largest size with 3-wicks in a glass casing and is approximately $20 CAN.
Whenever I …
Anita’s Glow in the Dark All-Purpose Decorative Craft Paint
Anita’s Glow in the Dark All-Purpose Decorative Craft Paint from the new Hobby Lobby in Somerset, Kentucky about two weeks ago. It was $1.27 plus tax for two ounces. It comes in a plastic squeeze type bottle, which is very handy when using this type of paint.
I purchased …
Presto 16″ Glass Covered Electric Skillet
I received the Presto 16″ Glass Covered Electric Skillet as a housewarming present from my mother. My old electric skillet had finally bitten the dust and I was very upset since I hate frying anything on top of the stove.
I have to say that I love this electric …
Food Saver Marinator Kit, Model T020-00060
I purchased a Food Saver some time ago and love it. It also has a feature that allows you to marinate you foods as well. There are special dishes that hook up to the machine and you can have something marinated within a matter of seconds rather than having …
Cascade 2 in 1 ActionPacs
Cascade 2 in 1 ActionPacs do a great job of cleaning my dishes. I started buying Cascade ActionPacs one year ago during the holiday season. It was a whim that I chose Cascade - I did so based upon the product’s spicy, cinnamon smell. That is not usually how …
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel, Citrus Action
There are so many products out there for cleaning your toilet, and it’s a job that’s no fun and in our house has to be done often. So, when I saw an ad for Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel, I decided to give the product a try. …
SodaStream Jet Soda Making Machine
Have you ever thought it would be fun to make your own soda? We did! That’s why when we seen the SodaStream Jet Soda Making kit during a recent shopping trip, we couldn’t resist it! As a family of four, we go through a lot of soda in this …
Eco 10 degreaser
I really like my house to look clean and in the same time I really hate buying 10 different things each one for something different.
About a year ago I saw Eco 10 degreaser in the shop on the discount, I got 1l of this product for about 1 euro. …
Carribean Air Pot
Because most of our kitchen appliances were destroyed by typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana, we had to replace most of them. My family consumes a lot of hot water in the morning for coffee and so we decided on getting Carribean Air Pot as this was cheap, a little over US$20 for a …
Clorox Toilet Wand
Cleaning the bathroom is a pain in the butt, and cleaning the toilet is even worse. Just recently I decided to try the Clorox Toilet Wand to see if delivered on any of its commercial promises.
I do like several things about the product. It’s light weight. …
Bissell Revolution Turbo Vacuum
Hands down, the Bissell Revolution Turbo is the best vacuum cleaner I have ever owned. When needing a new vacuum cleaner about six months ago, we just didn’t have the money to spend on the one I really wanted. The big name vacuum I wanted …
All Oxi-Active Stainlifter Waterfall Clean Laundry Detergent
I have been recently looking for a really good laundry detergent that does not cost an arm and a leg. I have never really had a problem with using value laundry detergents, until I noticed that my children’s clothes were still horribly stained even after washing them. I did …
Crayola Washable Paints
My children love to do crafts, especially my younger child who just turned two years old but I have an older child who has done his share of messing up our carpets and walls with his colouring so I was leary of letting our toddler ‘paint’.
I obtained these paints …
Chapin One Gallon Lawn and Garden Sprayer
I haven’t had the best of luck with sprayers in my life. They all tend to be more problematic and break in some location, but my poor fruit trees and rose bushes really like their fertilizer. So I bought a Chapin One Gallon Sprayer for $14.99 on Amazon as an …
LG MP9485SB Light Oven
The LG MP9485SB Light Oven is a light oven model manufactured by LG. It is an oven that uses SolarDOM technology that makes the heating faster.
Are you looking for the perfect tool for a mother and daughter cooking bond? Or maybe a good gift for aspiring teenagers that want …
Cif household cleaner
I have been using Cif(which was Jif)for quiet some time to clean my kitchen sink and utensils,bathroom and stove.I am very impressed with this product.It is very cheap when compared to many other cleaning household products.After using this I stopped buying many products which I used to buy.It …
Oxi Clean Versatile Stain Remover
I am allergic to most laundry detergents and dryer sheet products. It took a lot of time, effort, pain, and research to find my current products that work for me. I have known for over twenty years that bleach is a no no for me. If …
L.A.’s Totally Awesome Pre Laundry Stain Remover
I try to keep busy by doing as many little side jobs as I can. This can range from typical handyman work, to cooking, and I end up doing quite a variety of things on my typical off days. One thing that remains constant between the vast majority of …
Emerson Professional Series MW8115 SS Microwave oven
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 …
Duck Non-Adhesive Select Easy Shelf Liner
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 …
The Hyde Park 7pc Rose Garden Comforter Set
I am a fan of the Hyde Park Comforter Series. The Hyde Park Rose Garden Comforter Set is no exception to the rule. This lovely rich red and gold comforter set will add a touch of luxury to any bedroom. The Rose Garden Comforter Set is so rich looking …
Quickie Home Pro Wet Mop
Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to find a top of the line mop that actually works? Me too! I’ve purchased several and I’ve only been pleased with a few. Most of them just don’t seem to get the job done! I hate …
Comet with Bleach Bathroom Cleaning Powder
I absolutely cannot stand a nasty dirty bathroom. My bathroom at my home gets cleaned very thoroughly on a regular basis and I use many different cleaning supplies to make sure that the bathroom stays clean. I have used many different products however one of those products that …
Madison DVD Tower unit
Even in these days when so many people, including me, watch a lot of their movies online or via their PCs, a lot of us still have a fairly sizeable pile of DVDs that need storing, and simply piling them up on tables does tend to lead to disaster …
West Elm’s Futon
Not everyone can afford to have good sets of couches and sofas in their rooms, especially when you are young. I don’t have enough space for big couches so I bought a futon instead. But it is hard to tell which futon will be good and which one will …
George Forman GRP4P Indoor Grill
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 …
Outdoor 3-Piece Roman Solar Stepping Stones
I am in the process of decoration and sprucing up our backyard and patio area in preparation for summer. We have a large back yard and we often entertain guests during the summer. I have been doing a lot of shopping for furniture and accessories to make the …
CLR Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaner
I attempted to get rid of the hard water stains that plague my bathtub. I heard that in addition to Lime-Away, CLR is excellent for these types of stains. I purchased CLR Kitchen/Bathroom Cleaner and Deoderizer with the hopes that I could make this unsightly stain disappear. …
Tide Free for Sensitive Skin
I love Tide laundry detergent but often find it is too pricey for by budget. Recently my local supermarket had a half off sale and I purchased a 2.95l bottle of Tide Free for only $4.99CDN.
I had never seen Tide Free before, but as I have very sensitive skin …
Progressive Candy Thermometer
I had never made candy at home before and was looking at some recipes via the internet and saw that I would need to get a candy thermometer if I wanted to be 100% sure about the stage my candy has reached. There are a few stages when it …
Quickie Mfg Home Squeegee
I purchased this squeegee to use to clean the windows of my house and it works as well as I could have expected it. It cleans very well and it’s easy to use. I have only owned it for about a month but it has been perfect …
Ivory Dishwashing Liquid
I had never heard of the Ivory brand in a capacity other than bar soap. As a bar soap, however, it is known to be the most gentle cleanser around, being mild enough that it floats. This is the only soap that I have heard of being used to …
Keurig K65 series Coffee and Drink Machine
I received my Keurig K65 series a couple of years ago for Christmas, and at first I was skeptical because I have only used a traditional coffee pot with the paper filter that you put your coffee in and then pour on your water and let it drip until you …
WeatherWorks CH3001 Oil Filled Electric Radiator Heater
There is one room in our apartment which never seems to feel warm enough. To solve this problem we went out and purchased a heater. After careful consideration of our options we decided up the WeatherWorks 3001 Oil Filled Radiator Heater.
This is a portable, electric heater which is on …
Ultra Fresh Soft Tex Pillows
I have quite a few of these pillows and they are amazing. I love these in particular because they are not only comfortable but they do a wonderful job at supporting the neck when you are laying on them. When I bought them they were sold in …
Scrubbing Bubbles Flushable Wipes
I tried out Scrubbing Bubbles Flushable Wipes for the first time a few weeks ago. Unexpected company was about to arrive, and I felt the need to quickly clean the bathroom, so I decided it was the perfect occasion for trying out my new wipes. I had …
Atlantis Brita Water Pitcher
I needed to sanitize the tap water, for drinking, at my house at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Atlantis model of the Brita Water Pitcher line, is the smallest, holding 1 1/2 quarts. Within the housing of the lid, is a reservoir, where the water is placed, from …
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
When you have kids, there is usually lots of mess that comes with it. My daughter has learned to draw on the walls. It’s just pencil ( for now) but it is pretty hard to get off! It just smudges and looks dirty,and I don’t want to use harsh …
Orange Lightning All Purpose Degreaser Cleaner
I do not use degreaser all of the time. I really only use it for move and other places that were greasy like my stove top. The degreaser was in a spray bottle for easy application. I could especially appreciate this because I love spraying my cleaners directly on …
Coolmaster Oscillating 16″ Stand Fan Model No. PSF-16R
I live in the most humid darn place in the world (Georgia) so a fan is a must (even 2 or 3 fans is better, one for backup.) I am usually happy with box fans, as they do what they are supposed to do-cool you or the room off-and …
Cascade 2 in 1 Action Pacs
We have very hard water in our household, and even though I have a good quality dishwasher, I still struggle with getting my glasses and silverware sparkly clean. I have always felt that Cascade powder worked the best for me, and have used it for a few years …
Dollar Tree Magic Duster
It seems that my living room furniture attracts a lot of dust. I have a bookshelf, computer desk, computer, and coffee table that are definite dust magnets. I have never been the type to use a duster and usually will just wipe these items off with a towel. Though …
Method Multi-Surface Cleaner
When I began my search for a natural, non-toxic cleaner for my home, Method was the first brand I turned to. I had started reading about how the harmful chemicals in traditional cleaners like Pine-Sol and Mr. Clean were damaging to our environment, poisoning the oceans and leaving toxic …
Toastmaster Toaster
I’ve bought this Toastmaster D1070 Toaster almost 13 years ago, when I first moved into our my new house, and it’s been with me ever since! I remember toasting bagels, bread, waffles, pancakes, french toast, and all sorts of bread products in the toaster. The appearance of this toaster …
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