I bought this pillow because I had returned to World Market to buy a second seahorse toss pillow and found they had none left.
I was sad about that at first. But, as it turns out I love this pillow as much as the other one. It’s got the same …

Often I find myself waiting in the car at school bus stops, or while other’s shop and it’s hard to sit idly by. Little by little I’ve found ways to keep myself occupied such as keeping a book on hand, or an emery board near by, but …

Wrinkle Free is usually sold in travel stores to pack into your suitcase so you can remove any wrinkles from your clothes that may have occured while you were traveling. It is a product that I have used extensively for the past several years. I like to …

I am someone that doesn’t like the job of washing dishes so I am always looking for things to make the task a bit easier. I was impressed with this Oxo brush so I decided to purchase it. When it comes to washing dishes this is one …

I hate cleaning my oven. It is a messy smelly, disgusting project that takes me hours. Unfortunately, if I do not clean it, my smoke alarm goes off! Now that I babysit, I do not want to expose the children to the nasty fumes of most cleaners. I tried …

I wanted to find a storage shed for extra space but I didn’t want to pay a lot of money and I didn’t want one that would be a lot of hassle to put together. I found this one at Lowe’s and I have to say that it’s …

For some odd reason my lawn seems to attract a ton of bugs, mosquitoes and many other insects. I’ve used several bug eliminators and I’ve et to find another that’s been as effective as the Dynatrap DT1200. If I could use one word …

I have seen around at a few stores that they are starting to encourage the use of recyclable grocery bags over the usual paper or plastic. I think that this is an excellent idea as it saves so many trees and will keep the earth green. I decided I …

Because I live in Florida also known as the hurricane state, we have learned to be prepared. It is not unusually for the power to go out during a hurricane, so I like to have light readily available.
I feel as though depending on candles for light is …

About once a month, the local grocery stores seem to get in a battle with each other and hold competing meat sales. On those weekends, you can be sure we will be at all of them buying the best cuts of meat at the best prices and it’s not …

I normally use this product when I am cleaning the bath, the top and outside cover of the toilet bowl, the surface of the bathroom table, and the tiled floor. I just find the spraying method easy for me to do but in using it in cleaning the …

I have a lot of shoes, and storage is always an issue. We have a box for shoes that is located near our entry door to the house, but that becomes a hassle to dig through everyone’s shoes and into a deep box to find the pair I …

When I think of the word mandolin, I think of the cute little guitar that renaissance people happily dance around with. But, the Zyliss Easy Slice Mandolin has put a whole new picture in my head.
I had been wanting a mandolin slicer for some time. The Zyliss …

The Black & Decker HS900 Food Steamer:
Despite my ever hectic schedule each day, I never make excuses when it comes to cooking the most nutritious food I could afford for my family. I’ve always been a heath advocate and I take every opportunity to learn anything about …

As luck would have it we lost our washing machine and dryer in weeks of each other. Both machines were 5 years old and on an already strapped budget we had to somehow find the money for both a dryer and a washing machine. The dryer my husband and …

I bought this Kalorik Steam Press before I tried the more convenient sprays and hand-held steamers. This was back when I had the room to have another appliance at my disposal, and I bought it because ironing is one of my least favorite chores but it’s a necessary evil …

The new Bounce Dryer Bar is a great idea. Too bad that is all it is…just a great idea. To think, no more dryer sheets to keep clothes soft and static free. Now they have a bar that sticks to the inside of your dryer and lasts for 2 …

I had been searching for a new all purpose cleaner for my home. Tired of having a different product for the counters, sinks and bathroom, a friend recommended I try Hertel Plus disinfectant cleaner. Having tried many cleaners over the years that billed themselves as ‘all purpose’ I was …

After my old water heater failed, I purchased this WhirlPool as a replacement. It’s a 40 gallon water heater, and I purchased it from Lowes for $340. To me this price was a bargain. Despite being one of the cheaper models, it’s very efficient, …

The Beistle Happy Valentine’s Day Door Cover measures approximately five foot in length and I think I paid under five dollars for it a couple of years ago. It’s still available for purchase today. I’ve owned mine now for a good few years and the Valentine’s door cover is …

I live on a farm with my husband and young four year old daughter. As we rely on rain water and/or tank water for our house I like to purify any water we drink. One of my biggest concerns are birds. We get a lot of wild parrots and …

I am such a sucker for novelty kitchen gadgets; I’m going to need a bigger house soon. My latest find is a specialty hotdog maker by Nostalgia Electrics Vintage Collection. In case you are unfamiliar with the appliance it is actually a white pop-up toaster that cooks …

Hoover is a name I trust. I have a Hoover Steam Vac, and I have had mine for 5 years, and it’s still going strong. The steam Vac has a 5- Brush Agitator, Automatic tool conversion for stairs & upholstery cleaning, 2 brudh speeds, on- board tools, bare floor …

The Power House spray furniture polish is a great furniture polish to use weekly for dusting and polishing. Unlike some furniture polish products, I especially liked that the Power House spray furniture polish does not clog in the can. I do not have to stop dusting to …

The classic glass canisters from pottery barn aare a great quality for the price. I bought the whole collection of four pieces for my bathroom. Each is a heavy thick glass with a rounded bottom so they sit very stable on the counter. Each lid is a …

After moving into a new house I needed to buy a lot of furniture. But the biggest problem I noticed was there was no refrigerator. Yea, I was pissed, surprised and amazed. So the first thing I did was go the Sears and ask them what new affordable refrigerator …

Our yard is full of plants and flowers. We have baskets, pots, vines, and flower beds surrounding our house both in the front yard and the back. During the summer months these flowers are always beautiful and plush, thanks to Miracle Grow Plant Food. I use …

My mother used pressure cooker at initial stage but once it blasted. Hence I bought this rice cooker before one month. Since its weighs around 3 kg, it is quite portable and also can be easily lifted by elder people. It is easy to use and it has a …

This set includes just about everything you need for kitchen gadgets and utensils. I bought this when we moved into our home and I have gotten a lot of use out of it over the years. I initially bought it because I thought it was such a …

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 …

On a recent trip to town I stopped in on the Harris Scarfe Manchester sale and that’s where I saw the Ardor Mercer Stripe Quilt Cover Set. The good news is this quilt set which includes one quilt and two pillows usually costs $119.95 AUS but it was on …

My favorite scent of all time is the smell of oranges. My fiance kept this in mind for Valentine’s day when he bought me an orange scented candle from a company called Shortie’s. He was out of state at the time so it arrived by mail and as soon …

I always keep sanitizer in my home and my purse because you never know when you may need it. I love the fresh scent of Eucalyptus mint. It is not overpowering and makes my skin feel so refreshed. My skin actually feels moisturized and extremely soft after every use. …

I had to make a request because my mother bought my the stainless steel stove which I thought was pretty cool. She refused to by it by my father was all over it. It took about a month of convincing him that the LG Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator …

We purchased some area rugs the other day from J C Penney’s at Eastpoint Mall in Baltimore, MD . I was looking for a light green rug, that was soft and durable and one that I could throw into the washing machine when it got dirty.
I looked …

In my younger days I spent some time working for a cleaning service. During this time, I realized that vinegar was good cleaning and shining agent, especially for floors. Knowing this I couldn’t wait to try the Windex Vinegar multi purpose spray when I saw it in the store. …

I’m always looking for ways to keep my household smelling clean and fresh. I’ve tried a variety of odor removers and fragrances but I really like Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer. Although it comes in other scents, I’m partial to the Orchard Garden scent.
Don’t expect this product to completely …

Not long ago I tried the Safeway store brand of cutlery and found it to be okay and probably better than expected. In contrast, I actually expected Raley’s Fine Living Heavy Duty Cutlery to be much better than it is.
I purchased two different packages. One was a …

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 use a lot of shop lights for my at home studio. As a part time photographer lighting is an important part of my job, so I have to keep them in stock at all times and so …

So the other day I was in the Yankee Candle Shop looking for a lovely fruity scented candle tart to help lightly fragrance the air in my home. My boyfriend ended up finding a wonderful smelling one called Yankee Candle Cranberry Chutney. I must say the smell was fruity, …

If you work with needlework in any way,then you’re familiar with stretcher bars. You can actually go a cheaper route, and use unfinished picture frames and tacks. Until the canvas or fabric begins to warp. The next thing to try are regular stretcher bars, bought economically from Hobby Lobby, …

I wasn’t so sure about this when I read about it in some sort of family magazine but I think it actually worked much better than I was expecting, which I guess may not be saying a lot if I wasn’t expecting much at all, but I’ll just say …

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 …

My family loves iced tea, but purchasing the cartons of it at the store can become pretty expensive. When my grandfather got us an iced tea maker, I was a little leery at first about how the quality of the tea it would produce would be. Would it be …

I have several day care children in my home, and the girls love to play with Barbies. When it came time that I knew I needed to purchase a Barbie house for the play room, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money so I wanted something …

If you are a wine drinker then you absolutely have to have this serving tray. It holds a large amount of corks; I have mine arranged to hold over 64 corks and there’s no specific way to arrange them. It has a picture recommendation to arrange them …

I love Glad Tall Kitchen trash bags and these are certainly the trash bags that I prefer to use. I just recently started using these bags but they have work very well for the short amount of time that I have used them. Glad Tall Kitchen …

When it comes to moving around heavy furniture I know from experience that it can be a really big hassle. I was so glad when I first found this furniture slider set and I had to give it a try. I was a bit skeptical when I …

I have to live on my own wages and I really find it difficult to stretch my money to pay for everything I need all at once. I love to spend money on nice toiletries and skin care and make-up, but there are some items that I am …