Reusable products are always a good thing for me because I take a lot of pride in the fact that I’m careful with the environment. I really watch what I’m doing and recycle my cans and paper, but sometimes you just don’t know what to do with things like …

I hardly use fresh coffee beans but when my husband requests that I buy them then I only have 2 choices: either ask the sales lady in the supermarket to grind it for me (this is an extra cost) or do it myself at home. For the latter, I …

Upon finishing high school, I took a part-time job selling Cutco Knives. The pay was really good and they offered a great training program for you to learn about the product in order to help you excel in your sales presentations. I also liked the idea that …

The Benson Mills Christmas Cork Placemats come four to a package for fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. They are intended to be placed on television dinner trays or tables and protect the surface of the trays and tables from food or liquid. They do a good job of that …

I don’t like dust on anything. Dust has always been a nuisance and something I consider to be filthy. While hating dust, I also hate spraying down every thing and moving things around to make sure that furniture gets dusted properly. I tried to use a regular feather …

I was looking for something to hold my soap so I decided to purchase this soap saver. When it comes to using and storing soap I know that it can be a hassle when it wet and soapy so I decided to give this thing a try. …

I originally had an older model Waterwise distiller that lasted about 8 years. I was devastated when the motor no longer worked…I hate to change when I know I have a good thing. Their product is excellent and their customer service is outstanding when needed (which was …

As you know there is nothing better tasting or healthier than freshly juice…well juice! Whether it be from vegetables or fruits. If you make the right combination you would never be disappointed or turn your nose up at it. Although there have been times where the combination I have …

I love to eat stir-fry; it can be made so low in calories that it’s entirely suitable for lunchtime eating, or can be bulked out with noodles for a satisfying and tasty dinner.  I’ve learned that cheap woks are very often a false economy, so I laid out $60 …

I bought some stepping-stones for the garden called the Oakland Living Stepping Stone. These are just as cute as they can be, but I didn’t buy them for actually stepping on. I thought they would add a nice touch to the garden and make a cute conversation piece. These …

There are a whole array of cleansers that are available to use, from soft gels to regular powder cleanser. From the time that I was a child we have always used Comet Powder cleanser for cleaning the bathroom and stainless steel kitchen sink. I remember that my aunt used …

I love to cook but I tend to be very busy, so having a slow cooker fits perfectly into my lifestyle. As with any busy lifestyle, I am always looking for quick ways to make yummy meals. Having this slow cooker makes it all possible. Not only is this …

We have always had a shed in the back yard to store lawn equipment, bikes, tools, and other lawn supplies. My husband needs the extra space for his things that don’t fit into our regular garage. Since we only have a 2 stall garage, and we have …

I bought my first Food Processor all excited. I wanted to try to make a whole range of fruity drinks and for the first time in a long while I was actually looking forward to getting in to my kitchen to create some yummy foods and drinks.
The Breville Kitchen …

I have bought this set cause I needed a new cookware set so I wanted to try this one out. I have owned it for about a month now and I think that it is great. It comes with an 1-1/2- and 3-quart saucepans with lids; 8-quart stockpot with …

I got the Ninja Professional blender after my Ninja Master was broken by a friend. I was so pleased with the last blender, I decided to get the next generation Ninja Professional blender. In total, there are four different parts. There is the lid, the pitcher, the blades, and …

I have tried several times to change from Ajax Power cleanser to other less expensive cleanser whenever but budget is running short but I always come back to this brand. And I should know why. This cleanser is to powerful, it can to tough jobs other can’t.
Whenever I …

Joy Ultra Concentrated Dishwashing liquid in lemon flavor is a very pleasant looking yellow colored thick dish washing liquid. But the power of Joy dishwashing liquid is not great when considering the thickness of the liquid. Even when it is labeled ultra concentrated; my results do not show Joy …

I love the look of bamboo and asian things, so these wall decals caught my attention when I was shopping at World Market. I thought maybe I could arrange them so they would look like one of those nature inspired wall murals. Some of the stalks are twisted at …

When it was decided that my family had been using too much of the cooking gas to boil water for tea, both in the mornings and throughout the rest of the day, my mother decided to buy a Vacuum Flask because she felt that it would conserve the cooking …

I must admit, I was quite surprised when my mom brought home a bag of large plastic clothespins. We have lots of wooden clothespins, and I had never used these large plastic ones. They actually looked more like toys than durable clothespins.
Although we have lots of wooden …

I don’t have any deep roasting pans in my home. I don’t know why, but I just never came around to purchasing one. Instead I end up purchasing the throw away pans. I wanted to make a large amount of chicken for some guests I was having over and …

Frustrated with hole punchers that would jam up with more than 6 sheets, I went to Office Depot and spent $20 on the Office Depot Medium Duty 3 Hole Punch, which has a capacity of 30 sheets. I immidiately tried 20 sheets and they punched easily. The …

Jay kay wafer maker , one of the cheapest but most proficiently designed wafer makers available in our place . My mother doesn’t like those wafers sold in packets and so she makes it herself. It’s quite hard to slice it thin as the thinner the wafers are the …

I live in a former walk-up attic. It was converted into an apartment years ago (decades) and a family with children lived up here for at least 10 years. Those kids played inside the crawlspaces and pulled much of the insulation down. The apartment runs a …

We all know that when it comes to having a vacuum cleaner you need something that is going to get your floors clean. I mean really you don’t’ want to waste your money on something that is going to leave every lint and or piece of dirt on your …

In my house I have 4 bedrooms and in all my rooms we have the double sized big caught. And in our room we have the duroflex premium mattress, which is brought just a few months ago. Actually we had bought the other company mattress and on …

I like to keep wipes in the car and around the house for when the grandchildren are here. It makes things a lot easier when they get dirty outside or spill something all over themselves top get it cleaned up. It’s a lot of fun having the kids over, …

I purchased this blender over a year ago and it has worked very well. I have not had any problems with it. At the time I purchased this blender I paid 100 dollars for it and I believe that’s a bit expensive for a blender but I …

I bought this thermos for my husband for his birthday. The product claims to keep hot drinks hot all day, such as coffee or tea, and cold drinks cold. I thought this would be the perfect gift for my husband because he could use it as a …

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 am someone that uses disposable plates a lot and I recently started purchasing these and I really love them. They are very effective and get the job done. I purchased them from Wal-Mart and at the time of purchase I paid 3 dollars for …

I use this stuff all the time. I use it to clean the bathrooms, the kitchen floor. It’s very strong and doesn’t take much at all to get stuff clean. On my kitchen floor I can spray a spot one or couple of times depending on how big the …

I am someone that makes muffins on a regular basis and this pan really comes in handy. I own quite a few of these but this one is by far the best one that I have used. I believe it’s a must have for anybody that …

I’ve had lots of fun with my Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Snow Cone Maker. It’s made for kids, but frankly, it’s an easy way to enjoy a snow cone treat or just have some crushed ice without a fancier machine.
The Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Snow Cone Maker is …

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 …

I received a call from an old friend saying she was in the area and wanted to know if she could stop by in a few hours to say hello. In the time it took me to tell her how excited I was about seeing her, it was …

I purchased this trash can for my bathroom and I really love it. It’s 4.5L which is not very big so it’s not intended to hold a lot of trash. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 20 dollars for it at the time. The …

Revell Color paints are nice to use and in my opinion, surpass the Testor’s Paint bottle brand. Probably the best reason is because of the way the paint applies itself, the huge variety of available colors in finer hobby stores and the easy to use numbering system on …

I recently had been using some really cheap laundry detergent and was quite sick of the results I was getting. I needed something that was affordable, but didn’t want something that wouldn’t even clean my laundry. I was familiar wit Sun laundry detergent and knew it worked decently. I …

Dawn botanicals is a dishwashing liquid that is manufactured by Proctor and Gamble. It has the same grease fighting powers as regular Dawn detergent advertised by this company. The botanical dishwashing liquid has a floral scent to it that is very soothing. It smells alittle better than traditional Dawn.
I …

I do not always like cooking. I always welcome an invitation from my husband to dine out during weekends so that I could take a break. It is really nice not to be in the kitchen once it a while if only to avoid the smells of garlic, …

This is a great trash can and it’s hassle free to use. I use it outdoors and it really comes in handy especially if I’m using it for a party. I purchased it from Wal-Mart about a year ago and at the time I purchased …

Everyone needs cookies sheets in their kitchen and I am no different. The problem with cookie sheets is that after a while, they become almost impossible to get clean. When I wanted to replace my cookie sheets, all I had to do was go to Walmart. I was able …

Our family uses the blender only occasionally for smoothies and milkshakes. Usually we get out the blender in the summer for these treats. Our old blender had fallen apart, so we were shopping for a new one and didn’t want to buy anything too expensive. …

Since I have no access to Body Shop’s Home Fragrance Oils, I decided to purchase air freshener spray. I stopped at one of the local stores which sells imported products. Of all the fragrance that were available, I picked “Lavender and Chamomile”. I really thought that this is a good …

Pangs of guilt riddle through me as I embark on a description of the inexpensive Roper brand washing machine. When I bought it, I was really short on funds, and I felt so grateful that something in my price range was available at all.
For those who live …

When I got my dog around one year ago, I immediately discovered that having cream carpets and a dog with black hair was not a very good idea after all. I therefore decided to buy a handheld vacuum cleaner so that I could easily clean my carpet and furniture …

I am always concerned about germs in the kitchen, and recently a friend recommended I try Palmolive DishWipes. These disposable cloths can be used to clean your dishes and counters and then thrown away. I thought this sounded like a great alternative from having to habitually wash dish cloths …

This is a wet/dry vacuum cleaner mainly used for cleaning shop areas or insides of cars. It has a red bucket and black lid.
I like this vacuum cleaner. I actually use it as a vacuum cleaner because it has great suction and picks up big objects such as …