I like old fashioned things and that includes in my garden. I love the look of the old times things. It reminds me of history and history is one of my favorite subjects. I saw a sundial for sale at Walmart. It cost $55.00 and it was just as …

Personally, I really like Unicorn Glue Stick, main reason being it is really convenient and easy to use. I hate using liquid-form glue where the glue gets all over the place where I don’t want them to be. Being someone left-handed, I’m not blessed with the ability …

I aim to iron my clothing as little as possible. However, this sometimes means I look like a wrinkled mess. I also have a few pieces of clothing that are too delicate to iron and so I made the decision to purchase a fabric steamer. I decided on the …

If you’re looking to reduce your impact on the environment like I am, the Meyer’s cleaning brand is a great place to start. On top of that, it’s one of my favorite cleaning products because it cleans well and smells great.
I typically expect good-for-the-environment products to cost a premium, …

I really love a good cup of coffee, but I find the process of making it to be a bit to tedious for me. I would prefer to have my coffee in the comfort of my home, but most of the time I find myself having to go out …

We have 7 trees in our back yard and two in the front yard. During the summer, we enjoy the shade the give us. During the fall, we have a headache dealing with the leaves.
I purchased my Black & Decker Leaf Hog electric leaf blower and vacuum simply because …

Anyone who has ever been caught in inclement weather and the power outages that sometimes follow when such weather is severe understands the necessity of the need for up-to-date information as well as light and power, however limited that power may be. Indeed, such necessities can save lives …

The Creative Converting St. Patrick’s Day Metallic Tablecloth is an attractively festive tablecloth that’s ideal to lay out for a St. Patrick’s Day party or just for everyday use during the month of March. The tablecloth measures fifty-four inches by one hundred and eight inches, making it a good …

We have so many pets at home. Without awareness, while we are sleeping they can sneak out and steal the foods. Based on my experience, it did happened many times now. It can cause of my parents to fight too. I decided to know the root of the problem. …

I loved my Swiffer Sweeper which is what prompted me to give the Swiffer Duster for furniture a try. I found it at Walmart for $4.94. I liked the Swiffer Duster from the first time that I used it. I have definitely gotten good use from it. It is …

I have tried many houshold products for cleaning and Shower Power available in grocery stores or retail stores like Walmart,is the only cleaner that has the stain cleaning power and works even on your white clothes.
It has a nice minty smell and I have used it for 14 years …

When I was a bit younger my parents used to buy smaller gas cylinders of a different brand for our gas and electric stove. At the time they got them because they believed that getting the smaller ones were cheaper and much more convenient. However, as I grew I …

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 …

Have you ever taken a shower and you’ve found yourself trying to hop around to keep that cold, wet shower curtain from sticking to you? Odds are that you have; we all have. I’ve got just the thing you need to make your shower relaxing and comforting! I found …

I am a big fan of the NordicWare range of cookware so, whilst browsing amazon.com, when I spotted this mini muffin pan for $26 I decided to treat myself.  
The pan makes 24 small muffins; the lining of the muffin cups is non-stick so you can use it with …

When it comes to Laundry I normally stick with powder detergents because I feel that they are more cost effective and clean just as well as liquid detergents while being less messy.
But, this time around when my husband went to the store to get the groceries he picked up …

When it came time to replace our deck furniture last summer, I first considered going down and buying a set of deck furniture from the local store. But, DIY kind of guy that I am, I decided to put that money into a new circular saw, some lumber, …

I have always been a sponge type person when it is time for me to wash dishes. I have used different sponges and think they are most sufficient. However, my husband had other plans. He came home with a dish brush. He said that he starts to plan on …

This Lavender 2-in-1 Gel from Tesco’s own brand is very cheap and it is very effective at getting clothes clean and leaving them soft. The only thing is, I found it did not leaves my washing smelling particularly of lavender or anything really. They smelled clean but …

Every day something keeps on breaking or tearing. Like tearing of paper, cloths or cotton & breaking of wood & plastic made things. To gum or joint such type of things I use fevicol. I think it is a complete solution for wood or plastic made things. It is …

I am a busy wife and professional in the customer service industry. This being the case both my husband and I have some expensive clothing that I must carefully take care. When it comes to taking care of my work clothes there is no brand of fabric …

I want my whole house to smell fresh, with each room having a distinct fragrance of its own. I already have a bathroom fragrance, linen and room fragrance for the bedrooms, different room sprays for the family room and living room but I have yet to find a perfect …

I picked up this burger press while browsing World Market’s grill accessories section. I have never owned a burger press before. I was always under the impression that it didn’t make a difference. But, I have to admit that I always get unpredictable results when I form my own …

My husband is a basic coffee kind of guy and I like to mix it up a bit. I can’t afford specialty coffees, fancy brewing machines or even a weekly trip to Starbucks for a latte. With very little money coming into the household right now we have gone …

When I was a slip of a lad, I was perplexed to read about a first-class fighter squadron that fought in the Battle of Britain. It was called The Polish Squadron and for several years, I thought that they must be very well turned-out or something of the sort …

I am a newbie when it comes to cooking. For the longest time, I left the cooking to other people and the restaurants. However, when I had a little free time, I started experimenting in the kitchen. I started with the simplest recipes such as soups. I was not …

It is very hard for me to keep warm. I seem to always be cold no matter what time of the year it is. I needed a small room heater for one of the rooms in my house to keep it a bit toastier than it was. I found …

Chances are if you have a school aged child that you have heard of Minecraft. This incredibly popular video game is now producing some very unique gift ideas. As the mother to a 10 year old it is my duty to know about such things. Whether I want to …

I love the simplicity and ease of use! I’ve been using this for about a year and there’s nothing that I would want to change about it. I found it at Dollar General and the first thing that I looked at was the price, it’s priced at 25 …

I have been using two different types of detergents to do my laundry. For machine-washing and general laundry , I use Top Indoor Drying Super Low Suds. However, for more delicate and expensive clothes that require handwashing, I have been using Essence Anti-bacterial Delicate Laundry Detergent for more than …

I’m not sure if this product has a brand or not. However, rumors do say that Bic made the permanent match. The name of this product pretty much gives it away. It is a match that’s permanent. I think it would make more sense if I called it, “The …

A retirement that turned to a home building endeavor required a lot of research on various materials, which led to the decision to go with cementuous siding for the exterior. As a husband/wife building team, we were fortunate enough to have an open minded permit office. I’ll …

I have had two birdbaths in the garden now, but both have been a disappointment and more maintenance than I cared to give a garden piece. Having to constantly clean out the bath was a big issue for me and since I would forget about it constantly it wasn’t …

Having four children, plus a partner who really could be tidier, I spend a lot of my time cleaning so am always on the lookout for things to make my chores quicker or more pleasurable. I bought this All Purpose Cleaner from Flash initially because it was pink (shallow, …

I like using wipes to do quick clean ups with but usually use a different brand than Lysol. I decided to use the Lysol just because they were on sale and I figured that would be the best time to see if I liked them any better than my …

My husband was getting tired of using harsh chemicals and took it upon himself to buy a natural cleaner. I didn’t want to try this cleaner when he brought it home, because my mom had already told me she didn’t care for it. It was the Green Works natural …

There are a couple of reasons I very much like Citra Wood Natural Wood & Furniture Polish. The first reason, and this is what always catches my attention first when I use this wood and furniture polish, is the very pleasant and natural smelling citrus aroma that settles on …

I have used a few different cheap laundry detergents and have never really been impressed. Recently I purchased a different bottle of laundry detergent for a dollar. I figured at that price I had nothing to lose by trying it. The bottle was kind of cute with flower print …

I was in the store when I noticed this jar opener and I decided to purchase it. The main reason why I decided to purchase it is because I know from experience that it can be a struggle when trying to open jars so I wanted something to …

My family has been having problems with mosquitoes for a long while, and even though we try to search for the source, we still can’t find it and the pests don’t seem to be going anywhere. Therefore, what we have to do sometimes is spray out the house in …

The Delight Expressions Let It Glow Faux Decoration Christmas Gift Arrangement Centerpiece cost me twenty five dollars when I bought it last year. This year, I see that it’s still retailing for around that price. Although I was pleased with how the centerpiece looked when I first bought it, …

The Magnet Works MatMates Cardinals in Snow Doormat is a Christmas doormat that cost me almost twenty dollars. After purchasing some other holiday doormats from the Magnet Works MatMates brand, I had no reservations about buying this seasonal doormat. I expected the same high quality that I got when …

I haven’t bought many Life brand products but this Life Laundry Stain Remover is definitely one I will buy again. Recently I was in Shoppers Drug Mart and went to pick up my regular brand of Laundry Stain Remover only to find the Life brand was $3 cheaper and …

After listening to my partner rave on and on over the infomercial that played on late night television, I caved in and agreed that we could get the “Magic Bullet.” I am always a bit suspicious of as-seen-on-tv products, and this one proved my point.
The …

When I was making a flower garden in the backyard, I wanted to add a little more than flowers to it. I looked around for some statues to put in the garden to give it a little extra flair. I found the Joseph’s Studio Garden Angel with Hummingbird figurine …

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 …

This electric blender belongs to the `Antony Worrall Thompson Cookware` range. My sister is mad about his products.
Last month she bought the set of three saucepans from his cookware range and when she got her wages this month she decided to treat herself to the blender.
We went to John …

I use the Orek XL Element vacuum cleaner at one of my cleaning jobs. I do now own an Orek and after using one at work will never purchase an Orek XL Vacuum cleaner. The Orek XL is a lightweight vacuum but it is not lightweight to use.
I do …

I have tried several backpacking camp stoves over the last ten years and never was quite satisfied until now. One day we were preparing for an outing with my son’s boyscout troop 659 when Kevin pulled out his personal camp stove. Kevin was going to demonstrate how to light …

For the longest time, we used dishwashing paste when washing our dishes and Axion was the number one product then. It really cleans our dishes, specially when it’s too oily, or is really dirty. It’s easy to use, though you really have to use a lot to take out …