My five year old daughter takes a packed lunch to school every day, she’s not exactly a faddy eater but gets bored with the same kind of foodstuffs in her lunch box each day. After exhausting all the different sandwich fillings I decided to ring the changes by …

I love to wear heels when and where I can, but I have bad knees and can’t really afford to wear them as often as I’d like because I usually end up aching from just trying to stay on my feet. I bought this excellent pair of heels a …

I found the perfect solution to the ongoing candle issue in my house-I am the only one that likes them. However, everyone likes a nice scent in the house, so Febreze Flameless Luminaires are ideal. I first saw these candle-like scented blocks at a friend’s house, and I went …

I decided to give this a try because I purchased a used grill and I was looking for a way to clean it up. It was recommended to me by a friend and I have been very proud at how well it works. I purchased it from …

With summer approaching, I was in the market for a patio set for our back deck. I was looking for something that was inexpensive and small. I didn’t want something that took up too much space, since I like to have part of the deck open so …

I love Mr. Clean Magic Erasers! When I first saw the product advertised on a television commercial, I thought to myself, there is no way that a hand held cleaner, that looks like a sponge, can clean that well. I was not a believer at all. Then I had …

I am a majorly fastidious person and even though I do have a dishwasher I usually end up washing most of my dishes before I place them in the dishwasher. This being said I have tried many different types of dish liquid. I think one of my favorites …

As I have two children who both have a tendency to spill things, a must have for me is a good stain remover for carpets. For this I use Resolve Carpet and Stain Remover.
Resolve Carpet Cleaner is the leader in carpet stain removers. This product states on the bottle …

There are many reasons why I have to have air freshener in my home all of the time. The main reason is because my husband and I both smoke, and cigarettes can really make the house stink. The second reason is because of my garbage can, they may sometimes …

I am not a clean freak, but I do like my countertops and surfaces to feel clean. I purchased a container of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes from my local grocery store for around $3-$4. I wanted to try the wipes because I like to be able to wipe down doorknobs …

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 …

The Hampton Beach brand WaveStation dispensing blender features a nozzle for dispensing any drinks mixed in this particular blender, rather than having to remove it and pour directly from it. It is almost as if this particular appliance was designed with partying college students or milkshake addicts in …

Home improvement is something everyone has to do in their lifetime, especially if they own a home. I just bought my home about 5 years ago and have already come to a decision that I want to actually change up some things.
I wanted to change my kitchen around …

If you want to clean something fast, you have to get a bottle of Goo Gone. This product was recommended to me by a close friend when I had some stains on a carpet that I just could not get out. She said Goo Gone would work and I …

This cloth certainly works in helping to clean off the delicate surfaces of DVDs and CDs, but it doesn’t work quite as well the Allsop CD and DVD FastWipes. I think it’s probably due to the Allsop CD and DVD FastWipes get used once and are then thrown away …

Two months ago, I bought a Mediflow Waterbase pillow because I had stiffness in my neck on mornings and I was wishing that a specialized sleep pillow could help me. I paid it 70$ CAD which is a lot of money for me to put on such goods …

I got this queen sized sheet set at an Aafes exchange store. I’d like to point out that “Simply Perfect For The Home” is actually a brand name. Anyone who shops at U.S. millitary exchange stores is probably familiar with this brand name because they are the company that …

In my home we have multiple pets, and that along with cooking odors tends to make for a smelly house. I had tried other fabric refreshers but I finally bought Presidents Choice Revive Air fabric refresher for $8.99CDN, at my local Superstore. The reason I chose this particular product …

I recently decided that despite my tight budget I’d go back to top of the line commercial laundry detergent instead of making my own because the odors were not coming out of my child’s clothing. I was lacking the essential oils that give it the scent and couldn’t get …

Refrigerators were once considered a luxury when I was young, but now they are a necessity in India specially in summers when temperature can be as high as 40 degree Celsius. We normally take lunch packs that are cooked in the morning and some …

My boyfriend and I usually purchase Oust Air Fresheners to kill any foul odours from garbage, cigarettes, etc. This week when we went grocery shopping, we noticed that Febreze Air Effects was on sale so we picked it up. We chose the Lilac scent. Generally, Oust costs 3.99 and …

This mandolin comes with 5 stainless steel blades. A grater, shredder, slicer, wavy slicer and one to Julienne. The all snap in and out of place and when not in use they are stored in compartments under the mandolin. It is made of plastic and stainless steel and best …

Like many houses we suffer from an ant problem each spring. I also have children and pets in the home and am very nervous about using a harsh chemical to kill off my ants. Before I purchased the Terro Liquid Ant Killer I tried the …

I don’t use Washing Up Liquid all that much as I have had a Dishwasher for many years, but we always have Washing up Liquid in the house as I do wash the odd thing, and also my husband uses this to wash his hands after doing work on …

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 …

Novel wet tissues are manufatured by an company called Novel tissues (P) Ltd in Mysore, India. It comes in a pack of 30’s with a refreshing lemon flavour. It is priced at Rs.50. As I have a small child carrying wet wipes has become mandatory, ofcourse …

I purchased this Hoover “Hush” vacuum cleaner about 4 months ago from Home Depot, on-line, through their web-site. Hoover makes this “Hush” model as a non-commercial one as well, however I opted for the commercial unit due to the sale price I bought it for. I am very happy …

Well let me talk about one of the cutest things I—˜ve bought for my summer collection. I love to chill on my patio and when it comes to being outside, I need to be comfortable. One of the things I said I was going to buy myself was a …

Cleaning windows can be a very ungrateful job, specially during the winter and when its raining often. In general I don’t like cleaning windows because it takes quite some time and it is very difficult to clean them perfectly, usually stripes remain. When it is cold then you have …

One thing about being a mom is that I am constantly doing dishes. I go through dish soap just about as fast as I do milk, and even though I have a nice dishwasher, I still end up doing the breakfast dishes by hand. I have used several different …

What with Spring Training being in full swing, I thought I’d show my team spirit and purchase some Baseball inspired party ware I recently spotted at TJ Maxx. Perhaps its because my home state houses more than fifteen teams during this time of year or the fact …

The Party Dimensions Christmas Blue Snowflake Nine-Ounce Hot and Cold Paper Cups come twelve to a package and sell for one dollar and ninety-nine cents. I do like these winter-themed paper cups, although I feel that they could stand one minor improvement: better insulation. They’re indeed fine for both …

About a month ago I had a bad case of ants in my kitchen. I tried several different products to try to help eliminate this problem. I usually have this problem about the same time each year and I hate coming home to find a counter and …

I purchased this dish scrubber about a year ago and I really love this thing. It has become so convenient since I purchased it that I’m usually unable to scrub without it. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and at the time of purchase I paid only 7 …

We’ve been using Aprilaire Model 201 Filters for many years now. These units are for Aprilaire and Space-Gard systems.
The media itself (the filter replacements) are high quality. They last a long time, though it’s recommended to change them at a minimum of twice per year. They …

I purchased this scrubber about a month ago and I have really enjoyed using it. I use this scrubber for cleaning sinks, counters and even dishes. I have been amazed at how well this thing works. I purchased this scrubber for 20 dollars and I believe …

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 …

I moved into a small flat a few months ago and I have only just got around to dealing with the disgusting toilet left by the previous tenant. Well, of course I have bleached the daylights out of it and cleaned it thoroughly but it still had an …

The Pur water piture is a good investment for those who are just starting out with water purification systems and do not have alot of money to spend. I bought this purification piture for $25 at Walmart after tasting our tapwater and not liking the flavor of it at …

I like to keep a lot of ice on hand in my home. When I enjoy a cold beverage, I want it ice cold! Therefore, there can never be to much ice in my freezer as far I am concerned. I recently purchased some new ice cube trays. The …

I like having lots of different wax tart burners to swap and change according to my mood and the time of year, and although it’s now Spring I’ve gone all contrary and am using an Autumn designed burner from Yankee Candle’s Crackle Collection. 
It’s a one-piece tart burner made of …

These pillows are the softer I ever slept on (but not all I bought and I will tell you later on!). What I like uppermost, there is no —“ and I mean NO —“ odor that disturbs me very annoyingly with majority of smelly new bought pillows; so much …

Continuing my quest for ‘green’ cleaners that work, I purchased a bottle of Seventh Generation Shower Cleaner. I’d used their detergent and was pleased with it so I thought I’d try their shower cleaner. I’m a stickler about my shower and have a lot of grooves in …

When I’m performing the task of vacuuming I wouldn’t prefer any other! I’ve been using the Hoover S2220 for about 10 months now. One thing that I have noticed after using it on various floor types is that it seems to be the most effective when it’s used …

Our mop had been going bad for a while to the point where it had grown thin and worn out , we could not get out stains on it, and the metal part was scraping against the floor whenever we used it to clean. We realized that it was …

The E-Cloth Dusting Cloths come two to a pack for just under ten dollars. I used to use these cloths for dusting purposes, obviously, since that’s what they’re designed for. I no longer buy them though since I came across the Evriholder Fanny Furniture Dusting and Polishing Glove. I …

I use Tide detergent powder to clean our clothes and I have been using it since 3 years and I really don’t have any kind of complaints about it and in fact I am satisfied very much with the result of it. Tide detergent powder cleans all the …

This is a really neat, stylish microwave.
I purchased it because I wanted a stainless steel microwave in my kitchen, and not too big as it was going on a worktop (dimensions are H28 x D38 x W46) I saw some alternatives, but the thing that swung it for me …

I need the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning in order to begin my day effectively, there is nothing like that first sip of coffee to awaken my sleepy senses. So, I want to make sure that the coffee and coffee machine I use is effective and …

One night, my (then) fiance and I were making cookies, and we had nowhere to let them cool. We used newspapers, and that didn’t work so well (it actually stuck to the table) At the time, we were putting together our wedding registries, so we added two …