I have always considered myself kind of a pack rat. I have a hard time keeping things and closets neat and orderly. I wanted to get my house straitened out and decided to purchase some plastic storage boxes with lids at a local Dollar Tree. They were not very …

The Factory Card and Party Outlet Thanksgiving Medley Beverage Napkins retail for three dollars and forty-five cents in stores. In a package comes a total of sixteen napkins, which measure eight by eight inches. The napkins are certainly on the small side, but they’re supposed to be because they’re …

I quickly followed up my first Slatkin and Co. scented candle with another one and splurged on a bigger size. I love to eat, as well as smell, mangoes, and I don’t mind if my house smells like it too, especially when it’s Mango Cilantro by Slatkin and …

My yard is small and we have two fig trees growing prolifically in this small yard. These trees have become so large that they are intruding into the neighbor’s yards and so it has become necessary to prune them. I was told by my friends and some experts that …

Since my last kettle had a leakage problem, I really need to replace it. My sister-in-law recommended this Philips HD4644 Electric Kettle and so I decided to buy it believing what she said and I was not wrong.
Definitely the price is reasonable and I wasted no time to buy …

I have tried the Cascade powdered product for dishwashers. I found that it did not always disolve completely. Sometimes the powder would live particles on my glasses.The improved form of Cascade is working better.It seems to be the best brand on the market for dishwashers.The fragrance is pleasing but …

I bought this water bottle at Target and I love it! It cost about $20 and it is so worth it! I had a water bottle so I could drink more water at home. My old one was cheap and would leak. I decided to …

Of all the washing up liquids I have tried, this one by Tesco has to be low on my list of favourites.
We buy the apple blossom fragrance, which is a very dark green colour, and it is so strong that even when your washing up is dry, you can …

Among the household chores of sweeping, dusting and vacuuming, there is of course the task of having to clean the bathroom. I take this task extremely seriously because guests who come into my house and use my bathroom are not supposed to be repulsed by what they see, but …

I was looking for a towel holder for my bathroom so I decided to go with this one. It’s a bit different than most others in a lot of ways but I really love it. I purchased it from Lowe’s over a year ago and at the …

I have a very busy routine schedule everyday, coping with so many work activities in the office at the same time attending to the networking business I joined. But amidst my busy schedule, I am very determined to keep myself healthy to stay away from getting ill. One of …

I use this mainly for frying. I don’t believe that this is a beneficial skillet to use. Although I normally use it on the stove top it’s also capable of being used within the oven at up to 500 degrees. I have a few Cusinart skillets …

I purchased my Shark Steam Mop at Sears, after watching an infomercifial on it. I was impressed by the commercial and really needed something for my tile floors in my kitchen. I liked the fact that it was a steam mop, as the benefits of this steam …

For about three years (2006-2009) I lived in a rather large 1977 double-wide mobile home that was not very insulated and didn’t have central heat and air. I had installed a heat and air conditioning window unit which was only good enough to heat my big living room …

For the money invested I have really been pleased with my Weld-Pak 100HD from Home Depot. I work with large, industrial, welders on a daily basis but I must the is almost perfect for the home user. It operates off of standard 110V (Household) single phase power. With …

Glade - Holiday Collection: Homemade Gingerbread is another one of my favorite seasonal scents. I honestly do not think that I could choose between this scent and the Peppermint Crush scent in naming my favorite season scent. Both are just so authentic and pleasant! This scent is precisely what …

I have been using the Shun Xin Food Box for many months now. My experience of using this food box has been very good. Please let me share it with you in the following review.
I would like to start this review by talking a little about this food box’s …

I wanted to buy some disposable plastic containers. Actually I wanted to buy plastic containers for food storage. Therefore I was looking for plastic containers of food grade material. I found most of the disposable plastic products available in market are PVC plastic and it’s a common …

Even if Scottex is an expensive brand, I wanted to give my body a rest and use a good quality and soft toilet paper brand for once, so I bought a pack of Scottex toilet paper.
I must admit that the difference with the average toilet paper that I usually …

As a parent, I love the idea of using a product that is good on sensitive little behinds, but as an adult, I can find a wide range of use for these Cottenelle Flushable Moist Wipes, which I ended up buying a few weeks ago when my kids and …

The “Libby Caiqi Enzyme-Added Double Clean Detergent Powder” was another one of those soap powders that I had not heard of until it was bought by a member of my family to do the laundry of the entire family. That is one of the reasons why I did …

We got this steam cleaner/vacuum with the hope that it would clean our tile bathrooms and kitchen floor. To say we have been disappointed would be a understatement. The cleaning surface of the mop head is too small. So small in fact that you have to wear yourself out …

We purchased wicker furniture last year for our patio and we found this really nice printed cushion at Walmart. It was called Palm Valley I and it costs us around $35.00 for each chair.
I liked this because the fabric on it was durable. It felt that …

The Paos Anti-bacterial Dishwashing Liquid Soap is the household consumables that as a mother I cannot live without. Of all dishwashing liquids that have been advertised, the Paos Anti-bacterial Dishwashing Liquid Soap has become my favorite for several reasons. This product is locally made in Taiwan and definitely not …

Drano Max is a very fast acting product that unclogs my drains in minutes. On more that one occasion, I have had clogs either in my sink or my shower. The worst is when the bathtub gets clogged with hair. A couple months ago, as I …

I like to try to keep my home smelling nice as often as possible. I like buying different air fresheners and seeing what they have to offer. I was quite shocked when I ran into an air freshener that was intriguing.
The Air Wick 100% Natural Propellant Rain Garden Air …

Silver, copper, brass and other metal show piece looks good only when they shine, as soon as they lose their shine they look very dull and feels like doing away with it. I don’t like my living room to look dull and always ask my wife to sell off …

I have changed between more expensive Dishwasher tablets and cheaper tablets. It was always the cheaper Tablets that I used to use as I thought they all done the same thing, but after I tried these ones then I have kept using them. There is such a difference between …

I have owned this fan for years and it’s still working very well and it gets the job done. It has lasted a lot longer than I expected when I first bought it so I’m glad I bought it. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store a …

The wonders of convenience never ceases to amaze me. And what also never ceases to amaze me is my need to buy every new invention that hits the market. If I see a commercial for it and think to myself oh that’s cool, then give it a week and …

One of my favourite Yankee Candle fragrances is Vanilla Satin, I’m currently burning it in wax tart format which I think is the best way to experience this particular scent. For those of you who don’t know, a wax tart is the modern take on an oil burner;  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 …

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 …

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 …

Whilst I am not an expert on vacuum cleaners I have used enough to be able to distinguish between one which does the job well and one which doesn’t. Also, during my recent hunt for a decent vacuum cleaner for my flat I have realised that they can …

Around my house, we have all sorts of bugs to contend with both indoors and outside. The one that does the least damage but is the creepiest has to be earwigs. On any given day, I can open my daughter’s sandbox lid or the lid to the recycling bin …

Microwaves are the most replaced kitchen appliance I’ve ever had in my house. Having moved into two different residences within an eight year period, I’ve gotten a double dose of choosing new appliances for the home. The plethora of sizes, styles, functions and audio signals on a …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours gave rise to physical problem like back pains so after being advised by the doctor to switch to an orthopedic mattress, I still went about searching for something to ease my back tension and found this Bio-Aire Mattress Pad product from …

I do a lot of ironing so having a good iron that I can depend on is very important to me. That is why I am very glad that I purchased the Sunbeam Iron with retractable cord. I love it’s soft grip handle. It is really comfortable especially when …

As I watch the Food TV Network quite often, it soon became all the rage with everyone I knew to use a cast iron grill pan atop your stove to cook everything from burgers to chicken breasts to steaks.
I thought the whole idea sounded good, the Grill pans are …

I have finally found another wonderful laundry detergent that is free from perfumes and dyes. It is non toxic, biodegradable, and hypo allergenic. I no longer have to worry about getting an allergic reaction to some unknown chemical. It was so great to see that it also removed some …

This set comes with an all wood holder that you put together yourself with four screws, three knives and, a cutting board. One side of the holder is just to keep the cutting board in place while the other side is thicker because it holds the 8″ chef knife, …

This is a cool, little coffee grinder. Proctor Silex makes a compact yet sturdy grinder that fits just about anywhere. I needed a coffee grinder for my office, and did not want to spend a lot of money. I was looking for something else when I spotted the Fresh …

Downy Passion is the newest variant of Downy and it is my favorite. I have also already tried other brands but nothing beats Downy Passion for me. I cannot say it’s the best out of all the Downy variants but this is the one I like the most. I …

I came across this sponge at my local grocery store a couple of months ago. It’s a new item, at least I hadn’t seen it before when I was shopping. I’m always up to try new cleaning products in the hopes that they’ll work better than what I’m currently …

Ahhh, Trader Joes, such a great store filled with unique stuff. One product not so unique, as ideas go, that I bought is the Trader Zen No-Streak Multi-Purpose cleaner. It is a Trader Joe branded product.
I got Trader Zen Multi-Purpose cleaner for obvious reasons, I needed a …

This beverage cooler is a definite must have for the perpetual party thrower. The cooler can fit cans, soda bottles and wine bottles. I hate finding out guests are coming to dinner and having to throw the wine in the freezer hoping it will be somewhat cool …

Who would not love Brownies? Not only children but even adults are enjoying this chewy snack. In my home though, we do not buy brownies. Not because we do no like brownies. On the contrary, we are crazy about brownies. For this reason I’ve done all my best to …

I currently own a black and decker coffee machine that I am really happy with for the time that I have had it, now this is the coffee machine that stands the test of time, I owned this coffee machine for about 5 years, and after those 5 years of …

Bedspreads are one of my secret addictions. I can’t help but scan them at the stores or search for them on the web on a whim. I like owning a multiple of them so that I can change them out each season, and I also really like that bedspreads …