I got this machine for Christmas a few years ago, as my first sewing machine. At first, the only problem I had was that I couldn’t figure out how to put the bobbin in - I couldn’t understand even the picture instructions that are on the bobbin tab thing, …

As the summer began to approach and the temperatures rise here in the south - I found myself craving ice cream. Dispute the fact that I could go to publix and buy greenwise ice cream for $3.50, I decided that I wanted it homemade. I really had no special reason …

When it comes to scissors, at my house, there are several types. Fabric scissors, paper scissors, all purpose scissors, embroidery scissors, metal scissors. There is scissors with th Eiffel Tower as the handle, and colorful scissors. Some of the scissors are made in Italy or Germany.
Mundial scissors, …

As a stay at home mom, I always search for products that could make my chores at home easier. I would have to say, Ariel detergents is one of the trusted products I’ve been using for years. When it comes to cleaning our clothes, it is incomparable to other …

I usually try to avoid having any clothes that need to be dry cleaned, but I sometimes cave when it comes to the desire to have really pretty clothes that need that extra care when it comes to their washing. I’ve tried a couple different things to get the …

I purchased this scoop to use when dipping ice cream. I enjoy using it. It’s very durable and it works fairly well. I purchased it a few months ago and at the time of purchase I paid 15 dollars for it. I purchased it from …

Again, my family had been having a terrible problem with an infestation of mosquitoes and flies that had come inside the house and become a bother and a health risk to us, and since the swatter that we had just could not get rid of them fast enough, and …

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 …

My apartment is very dry year round but once it gets cold enough that we have to turn the heat on I suffer even more. I get a very painful scratchy throat and often get nose bleeds so I have been looking at humidifiers for some time. I did …

Better Homes and Gardens Seaside Garden 6 Piece Sofa Set
I needed new patio furniture and I wanted quality furniture that wasn’t going to cost me an arm and a leg. I found a nice set at Walmart from Better Home and Garden that would work perfectly in the area …

The Braun WK200b water heater is one of the best kettles that I’ve used in a long time. It comes in a detachable heating base, so that the cord doesn’t drag along every time you carry the pitcher around. Another thing I like about the detachable base is that …

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 …

I bought a Craftsman Power Pressure Washer a couple of months ago when I noticed that there were a lot of things outside that could really use a power cleaning. It is really easy to use. It starts right up, you don’t have to prime or use a choke …

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 …

I am the main cleaner in my home. One of the cleaning products I’ve always loved to use was Comet cleaner. One day I noticed that there was a similar cleaner for the same price. I always like to explore my options and picked up the Ajax scratch free …

This is a great product and it really made my floor shine. We moved into a house where the previous owners really didn’t take care of the wood floors at all. The floors were really dirty and dull looking. I was planning on getting down on …

I have never been a fan of electric blankets. For some reason I have never trusted them and always had visions of being electrocuted or burned in my sleep from dodgy wiring in the blanket. But it was my mother who convinced me to buy one soon …

I hate ironing second only to doing the laundry in the first place. In fact, I don’t even own an ironing board, and when I go clothes shopping, I try to stick to materials that dry well, without wrinkle production. This isn’t always an option, though, especially now that …

Our trusted toaster oven finally coughed, then, sputtered, and gave up. They die dramatically. There isn’t many toaster ovens to choose from, but my 17 year old told me to be sure and buy one that cooked a pizza.
I went to Bed Bath and Beyond, and looked …

While it can be quite hard to imagines anyone finding a sense of belonging in a bottle of antiseptic, this is certainly the case with me when it comes to Savlon Antiseptic liquid disinfectant, as it has been a big part of my life growing up.
Ever since I was …

This review is for the Rainfall Chrome 3 1/2″ Shower-head. I bought this to replace the cheap one I had in the house because I wanted a shower that could extend higher and spread the water out more than the standard one I had. This shower-head seems to do …

We have had our George Foreman Grill since they came out all those years ago. We use it now and again and although I think we will need to buy another one quite soon we will still go for the same 1 and the same brand.
There is numerous different …

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 …

There were some small seams around my windows and doors that I wanted to seal up so I decided to give this stuff a try. After using it I have to say that it’s amazing and it works wonders. I purchased it from Lowe’s but I’m sure …

Ironing clothing is my absolute least favorite chore in the world! I only lug the ironing board out when absolutely necessary, which roughly translated means: When every other conceivable plan to crease creases, unwrinkled slacks and press shirts has failed. You can imagine my frustration when …

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 …

Windex Glass Cleaner is one of those cleaners that every household should have. Probably every American household does have Windex Glass Cleaner, and for the same reason that I use the product: it is great! My personal favorite characteristic of Windex Glass Cleaner is the smell: not too strong, …

I got this American Home Flat Iron ADI-101 during my Christmas Party last December. I won this item during a a raffle draw. The best thing I like about this flat iron is that it is very light and very convenient to bring. It has an ergonomic design and …

I am not afraid to admit that I hate to iron my clothes, and not because I do not like to walk around wrinkle free but because of all the tedious steps that goes into ironing. I have to plug in the iron and wait for it to heat …

The GKI Bethlehem Lighting Pre-Lit Indoor Outdoor Christmas Wreath With Seventy Red Color Lights cost me thirty dollars when I ordered one a year ago and for the most part, I feel it was thirty dollars that was wasted. Although the Christmas wreath appeared attractively designed in the picture, …

I’ve been looking at these aprons in the kitchen section of World Market for months, and finally decided to get one because I’m actually at the point where I need an apron. I’ve been cooking a lot for my boyfriend lately, and I’ve already ruined a couple of my …

I have tried tons of cleaning supplies, considering I am the one in charge of the cleaning around my home. I hate using products that just do not work and I have run into a few of them. One cleaner that I tried and did not too much care …

My uncle who is the elder brother to my mother is a shopkeeper and he is having a very big shop on the main road in the city where he lives. The shop, which my uncle owns, is made of glass wall and glass doors. And as …

When our gas ignition stopped working it was very annoying. At first we were lighting the hob, oven and grill with matches, which was fiddly, inconvenient (as we kept having to buy more and more), and not to mention dangerous, as you always end up with your hand …

This is the second Yankee jar candle I have bought from their fresh fragrance collection. I must like these candles because I plunked down another 15 bucks for it, a hefty price for a jar candle that is about 3 inches in diameter and four inches tall. However, for …

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 …

I am constantly looking for cleaners that will get my home to sparkle. My search never ends. A few weeks ago, I happended to find a cleaner that is cheap and cleans fairly well. It is PowerHouse All Purpose surface cleaner. It comes in pink …

I love the look of wooden trays and platters, so this wooden herb bowl with mezzaluna from Uncommon Goods fit right in with my taste and kitchen items. I am not a fan of knives. I have cut myself with them so many times, even after taking a couple …

The belt on my vacuum broke recently and I have not yet been able to go get a new one. So naturally, dirt and dust started piling up on the carpet (especially because I have two dogs). So I saw the Swiffer CarpetFlick and decided to give it a …

It’s probably sad that my kids all know how to make a mean cup of coffee. They know I take my coffee seriously and if I instill any kind of home-making knowledge in them, it’s that they need to know how to keep a house clean, how to fold …

To make a long story short, I was in need of a new detergent a while back because of some mildew (yes MILDEW) issues with my front load washer. Apparently, mildew problems in front loaders are not uncommon, and one of the recommendations is that you use powder detergent …

About a year ago, I had a desk job and sometimes the office was always so hot and humid because my coworkers complained if the air was turned up too much and it got a little chilly. We could never find a good temperature to keep the thermostat at …

One of main benefits of clothing steaming is that it makes garments look crisp and polished in a relatively short amount of time. While you may have to make several passes with an iron, the garment steamer can transform even the most wrinkled items into perfectly pressed, …

I LOVE this fabric softener!! I always use it on my clothes and people actually say I smell good when I wear them right out of the dryer. The smell is really strong, so if you have to wash just one item, don’t put too much in there. The …

Overall, I’m a fan of Bio d products. They don’t test on animals and do not use harsh chemicals. I recently bought their Bio d household polish. It smells pretty much like any other household polish and comes in a squirty bottle for easy application. …

Personally, I love the fall weather as it always seems like the homiest time of the year to me. Since I live in North Georgia it is always good because the leaves on the mountains are changing and it is altogether just a peaceful time of year (and not …

There were a lot of stains being accumulated on my car seats so I wanted a product that could protect it against stains. I started using this Scotchgard and I can say from experience that it works wonders. It’s sold in a 10 ounce can and I …

I’ve been using energy efficient bulbs for a little while, but recently, I’ve been adding small lamps around my house that seem a bit awkward with the typical large energy-efficient light bulbs I use. I happened across these while I was at Home Depot, and so far, I have …

How come dogs seem to shed their coats all year round?
We had come to the point where the vacuum cleaner was plugged in all of the time just waiting to pick up the next lot of pet hair! Our Dirt Devil cylinder just seemed to skim over the top …

It can be a big hassle when it comes to carrying laundry so I wanted to find something to make it somewhat less of a hassle. I purchased this cart over a year ago and it’s very convenient to use especially for laundry. I purchased it from …