I am fond of eating rice in my meals. For me, this is my source for carbohydrates. I have learned to cook rice in different styles but for me, the easiest and fastest type of rice to prepare is the steamed rice.
When I went to a foreing country where …

When I began knitting, my tastes had been already set on buying equipment and tools that worked, and were of the highest quality. Talking about my tools, needles, yarn and thread is something enjoyable. Money spent on good tools will last a lifetime, and possibly be handed down to …

I just love it when products have the word “miracle” somewhere in their names because it just begs me to buy it and test that theory out. Which is probably part of their evil ingenious plan to begin with. But the Nature’s Miracle Stain and Odor Remover really do …

Recently at the bequest of my persistent boyfriend, I purchased a Keurig coffee maker. Although I am not a big coffee drinker myself, Keurig also makes a good selection of teas so I figured that overall it would be a fun thing to try out.
The machine is an …

We do have our old pressure cooker but our main problem was that it leaks too much water when we cook our rice and it was really messing the stove. So my husband bought a new pressure cooker for us to use and that was Prestige Deluxe Plus Pressure …

A friend of mine told me about this cleaner a few days ago, so I went out and got it. I cleaned my whole house with it and my house still smell nice and clean. My bathtub and sink are so shiney. this stuff really gets the …

Over the years I have had a number of sandwich maker type appliances. Generally you would put the food item in the center, close the lid, and the appliance would start to cook and press the item. As I have had so many similar models, I hadn’t …

Last year, I received a Cooks 7 cup food processor for my birthday. Since my love of kitchen appliances is pretty apparent to anyone who knows me, it’s a safe bet that I get something for the kitchen whenever holidays or birthdays roll around.
I …

I purchased a bottle of LA’s Totally Awesome Laundry detergent. It was the original formula and is packaged in a red bottle. The company also makes other scents like rain fresh and a blue oxygen based laundry detergent. For this review, I’ll just focus on the original formula. It …

I have long been a fan of Sunlight dish detergent, as it does a great job on my dishes. What I have found however; that it tends to dry out my hands and make them red and sensitive, so when I saw Sunlight Antibacterial Disinfectant Dishwashing Liquid that advertised …

When I was visiting my grandmother for a long time and my oil scent from Body Shop run out, I resorted to using air freshener in spray form. In the province, there is not Body Shop outlets here so I have to utilize what are available in the supermarket. …

I was given this grill as a birthday present. I had a George Foreman grill years ago, when they first came out, and never really used it all that much because it was difficult to clean and I just never got the hang of it.
This new grill is a …

I am a housewife and I am very conscious and very much caring about the health of my family and my children. That is why I use the Life boy hand wash. The Life boy hand wash is a very effective germ fighter. It not only …

Most of the time when I barbecue I use matches but I decided to give these a try. I have to say that these things really do come in handy. They are easy to use and I enjoy being able to get my grill started in …

I have light colored leather interior in my car. If it was darker, the dirt would be less obvious. But the light colors demand regular cleaning of seats. I can’t say I enjoy cleaning that much, and since I have to do it often I find this job annoying. …

I have the Toro 8 inch electric trimmer/weedwhacker at home. This is a fairly powerful tool that contains a 12 amp batttery and charges fully after about 12 hours on a charger. This instrument retails on the web for about 89.99(clean air gardening) but I have …

When it comes to opening jars it can be a hassle and even a struggle at times. I was so glad when I found this jar opener. I am so glad that I decided to purchase it. I purchased it on Amazon.com and I believe it …

The previous sink stopper that I owned completely tore apart so I decided to purchase this one. It’s easy to use and it works like it’s supposed to. I purchased it from Lowe’s about 5 months ago and at the time of purchase I paid 15 dollars …

I am a proud owner of Siemens washing machine. I have used proud word here for my association with this washing machine is not out of focus. In fact, I was warned by my friend not to buy this one because of some faulty reports. At least for me, …

We live in Las Vegas, and the desert gets hot in the summertime. The first thing we decided to do before it gets too hot is buy the kids a wading pool for the backyard. The backyard is fenced in with mostly dirt and a little grass, but there …

Almost everyone I know loves candles, and I am definitely one of them! One of my favorite stops when I go to the mall is the Yankee Candle Company. The alluring fragrances coming out of this store is so enticing, how in the world could anyone pass it up? …

My brother-in-law had recently sent Bounce Fabric softner sheets from US. There will be 70 sheets in a box. It looks like tissue paper. All we need to do is to put one sheet in the washing machine along with the clothes at start of drying. It gives …

The Ninja Master Prep-Professional does an incredible job making snow out of ice. The primary reason I bought the machine was to make Collatas and Frappuccinos and Smoothies. The machine acts as both a blender and a food processor and I am quite impressed with its power. …

Recently I bought a small tube of the Original Super Glue Quick Fix. A small area of rubber had come loose on the bottom of my shoe and I needed something to fix it without spending a lot of money. This glue did the job nicely. Within a few …

Any task or activity can be done with ease provided you have the right tools and devices. Cooking is one such activity or chore as I see it. Cutting up things is a major part of cooking which probably takes the most energy of them all. The rest is …

I flutuate between Fabric Conditioners. I guess I do have my favourites, and it’s often between the 2 brand named ones over here that I buy from. They are Comfort and Lenor. Often the Softners are on offer for £1 for the Concentrate, so when that happens I will …

CLOROX Clean-Up cleaner with Bleach is an excellent product. The scent is refreshing , but not so overpowering as bleach itself. This product removes stains & disenfects as well. I use this for most of my cleaning in my house.Clorox cleans bathrooms, kitchen sinks, floor & tiles, fridge,appliances and …

During the summer time, our family enjoys the outdoors and the warm weather. We love to go camping and fishing. We have several fishing poles that we use, from the less expensive, basic poles, to the bigger and sturdier poles that we use for catching bigger fish. …

Gardens Alive sells floating row covers to cover crops such as strawberries when the outdoor temperatures drop below freezing. Otherwise uncovered crops become frost bitten and farmers loose millions of dollars in produce to the unpredictable weather of mother nature. Floating row covers are made of a polyester spun …

I have a large family so I need a laundry detergent that will really work. Over the years I have tried a great many different types of detergents both expensive and not. The more expensive detergents make great claims of doing more than the less expensive detergents. I sometimes …

I’m notorious for wanting to travel as light as possible. I like to travel with as many clothes as I can possibly fit in a tiny carry-on bag. I recently took a trip to visit a friend of mine and was going to be there for four days, but …

I am not a big fan of cooking and still a newbie in this household chore. As a result, I have been serving really tough meat to my family, until my mother suggested I use a pressure cooker. It turns out we have a new pressure cooker which our …

When you made the decision to take the metal tin out of your banquet pot pies and use another microwavable container for your pot pies, did anyone ever test what the microwavable tin does to the pot pies when you put them into the oven?? Since this change, when …

Washing machines are very important for housewives or single persons who want do their own laundry. Few years back, I do handwash my own laundry and it is very tedious and would even result to scratches on my hands. What really makes it more tiring is the moment the …

I hardly use fresh coffee beans but when my husband requests that I buy them then I only have 2 choices: either ask the sales lady in the supermarket to grind it for me (this is an extra cost) or do it myself at home. For the latter, I …

Following the success of my last food decorating project using the Centerpiece Gourmet, I decided to expand my repertoire and purchase another amazing looking decorating set that I had recently come across. As I was the kid who liked to play with their food, I guess some …

I like to cook pancakes during the weekends and cooking them on a griddle is much easier than in a pan on the stove. You can fit more on a griddle. I chose the Presto Cool Touch Electric Tilt and Drain Griddle for this specific purpose. I would also …

It is an electric chopper that can chop a variety of foods quickly and easily.
The device is very simple and very easy to use. To do this we must connect to the stream. The cable is not very long, so we must sit near an outlet, but enough …

As part of last years useful, household Xmas presents from my wonderful mum, we received a selection of ecozone products. This review is for the ecozone multi-surface cleaner.
The products works very well - it sprays on easily and then wipes away. You don’t really need …

For my niece’s birthday, my itinerary was set for many baking chores, and I ought to have a mixer once and for all. A standalone food processor was a major expenditure, so it occurred to me that a basic hand mixer would do. I turned to ecommerce …

I enjoy keeping my hope clean and germ free. What I don’t enjoy is having to find enough cloths to put household cleaner on, to clean with. I find having to wash and re-use cleaning cloths annoying, so I founder a quicker alternative. Gryphon Bathroom Wipes by the makers …

I purchased the Hoover S1120 to use as a smaller alternative to my larger vacuum. I use this particularly to vacuum in those tight areas that are difficult to reach using a regular model. Hoover is one of the most popular names for vacuums, …

Everything about this coffee maker is a blast. AS a person who drinks at least three cups of coffee before I even walk out the door in the morning, needed something like this. I wanted something that would allow me to not only get enough coffee for myself …

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 …

As a college student, cleaning our shower is probably close to last on my mind, somewhere between what my boyfriend smells like and why the clocks on campus are all twenty minutes behind. But that doesn’t change the fact that it has to be done, and often, considering …

I bought a bottle of Eurow Microfiber Cloths for $30 online, for 36 pieces. Here is my review.
Eurow Microfiber Cloths are made with cotton which makes the threads and fibers look even. The texture of these cloths is not that rough, but not smooth, either. They actually look …

The standard toaster oven does little more than toast bread and reheat food. The Black and Decker InfraWave Oven is like a toaster oven and convection oven all in one. I use this oven more than the big gas stove. It is much more convenient to cook food in …

I purchased the Zero Degrees InnerCool 12 Can Cooler for traveling purposes and I can certainly say that it works very well. I only paid 20 dollars for this cooler and I believe that is a bargain considering the high quality of this cooler. This was one …

I have been using this Maharaja Whiteline mixer grinder for the last two years now without any need of service at all. We use the machine on a heavy load nearly all days of the week. We are very satisfied with its performance.
It was when our previous machine got …

This is what I need. I am so happy after I got my first permanent coffee filter by Medelco from the store. We are making coffee so often and if we use coffee filter paper, we spent a lot in a day already. We like to drink fresh coffee …