I had heard a lot about Tide Stain Release and decided I wanted to try it. I ordered a sample of the Tide with Stain lift and the Tide Stain Release, when it came in I was a bit surprised. I had the one load of the detergent I …

I purchased the Hoover S1120 to use as a smaller alternative to my larger vacuum. I use this particularly to vacuum in those tight areas that are difficult to reach using a regular model. Hoover is one of the most popular names for vacuums, …

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 …

One of the most important part of the house is the bedroom and so I took time to search for an affordable yet quality bed. I considered two options, one is getting a spring type bed and the other one is to buy the foam type. I have used …

At this point everyone in the household understands that I prefer oversized black trash bags for the kitchen trash can over the smaller white bags sold as tall kitchen garbage bags. The reason for this preference is because I like to pull out the trash bag when the trash …

The Quinny Zapp is a fantastic little buggy that is perfect for city life. It is available in a range of colours and as my baby was a little girl I opted for the cerise pink variety.
It is extremely lightweight to the point where I could quite easily push …

I bought Carson Stuff-It Microfiber Lens Cloth for $7.86 online. Here is my review.
These cloths are nothing too different from kitchen rags when it comes to their purpose, but they are actually longer lasting, because of the material they are made of. These towels are made of …

One of the appliances that I acquired when I purchased my home was a dishwasher. It was so nice to not have to worry about such things when moving house, and I was just happy I wouldn’t have to wash dished by hand. However, after using it for several …

Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor is the first juicer that I have bought. Hence, I can’t compare it with any other product in the market. However here I will share my experience with this product.
This juicer is working perfectly for me. I have used lots of stuffs to …

My boyfriend and I recently moved into a new apartment. Not only is this our first official apartment together, but it is also a first for us in terms of how nice and comfortable it is. For the first time we feel that we are not living in a …

This is a set of TV table trays made by Winsome Trading Company. They’re actually pretty cool because these are the only TV table trays that I’ve ever come across that have a removable glass surface that allows me to place pictures underneath. I can lay out sort of …

I have a many Sears appliances in my home. One of the one’s that I use most frequently is my Sears Kenmore Dishwasher. This dishwasher is an energy star appliance so it saves on electricity. This is very nice in today’s economy.
This dishwasher has all the common features that …

Perfume oils are one of the basic components of fragrances. Brought by my fascination to perfumery, I often wondered how fragrant oils turn into perfumes. I have used one or two perfume oils in the past and there’s something different about the raw scent of oils that’s …

As part of a useful selection of Xmas presents, my husband and I received some ecozone products - this review is for the much-needed ecozone bathroom cleaner and limescale remover. We needed the cleaning product primarily to remove some limescale build-up in out toilet. I had thought …

This is one of the more expensive glass and surface cleaners that I’ve come across, selling at almost four dollars for a sixteen ounce bottle. There are definitely cheaper cleaning solutions sold in supermarkets that offer more cleaning solution in a bigger bottle, but the main reason this cleaning …

I am a laundry fanatic straight off the bat. My family is a family of sweaters and “stinkers.” I’m always looking for the next best laundry detergent that can get stains stink and gunk out of our clothes. I have tried all the major brands plus …

I go through a lot of disposable cups in my household and I have used these quite a bit. They are very durable and I believe that they are perfect. They are made by Hefty which of course is known by their toughness and I have to …

My least favorite chore in the house is to mop the floor. Unfortunately, with two dogs running in and out all of the time, this is something that has to be done often. At least the Swiffer WetJet makes things a lot easier!
Gone are the days of having to …

I purchased ‘Polder Two-Tier Free Standing Clothes Dryer with Mesh garment Dryer’ a few months ago and I’m really happy with it. The Polder clothes dryer has 23 steel rods and helps me dry clothes of all sizes and fits all the clothes of my family members daily. The …

Winter air is dry. Outdoor humidity is low. Indoors we run our furnaces to keep warm which drys out the air. Not only does this dry air dry out your skin it can make you feel sick, cause trouble breathing, and lead to restless nights. After battling this for …

I like to cook pancakes during the weekends and cooking them on a griddle is much easier than in a pan on the stove. You can fit more on a griddle. I chose the Presto Cool Touch Electric Tilt and Drain Griddle for this specific purpose. I would also …

This is the most effective powder cleanser I have ever used. It’s perfect for the messiest baked-on foods you can imagine, and it will not scratch delicate dinnerware or even Teflon surfaces. If you are a frequent crock-pot cooker like I am, this is an indispensable part of your …

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 …

I have lately been noticing a problem with soap scum in my bathroom. I especially hate when it builds up on the shower tiles. I often scrub the tile, but the cleaners I have been using lately have not really done anything to help the situation. I was getting …

I purchased the REI Halfdome 2 HC two-person tent for $169 after having a very bad experience in a storm in a knock-off tent. The Halfdome 2 is a rectangular dome tent for two people.
Setting up the Halfdome 2 is not complicated but is a challenge to do …

I purchased this closet organizer at Wallmart on clearance for $7.00. I bought it for my daughters’ closet in hopes that she would feel more compelled to dress herself everyday if we layed an outfit out on each shelf for each day of the school week. Assembly is pretty …

I have purchased and used so many wine aerators in the past year that my wife is ready to kill me. I own the Vinturi (both red and white), Rabbit, Vinoair, Soiree, Menu, Decantus, Respirer, Spin Wine, Final Touch and a few others whose names I can’t even …

A few months ago I decided it was past time to clean the coffee maker again and was rather tired of the results of using vinegar because there was still some residue inside the machine. I decided to purchase a bottle of Brew Rite Cleaner for the automatic drip …

The Air Wick 2 in 1 odor eliminating spray can does just that.
I love the smell of the vanilla, it comes off as a cool smell and makes me want to bake something. They really pack the can pretty full and it can last me anywhere …

How do you balance protecting the environment and those we share our environment with whilst simultaneously keeping our house super clean? The answer is that it’s not easy. Many cleaning products contain chemicals that are detrimental to water which effect fish, frogs and other wildlife. Furthermore, the …

I picked up a pack of Windex Multi task with vinegar cleaning wipes at Wal-Mart last week because the 25 pack was on clearance for $1.75 each. I was skeptical about the vinegar element. I was afraid they would stink really bad, as I think vinegar does.
I started off …

I know it’s gimmicky, but keeping with my try everything and review it style of living, I bought myself a Slap Chop. I found it in an online search for $19.98, the shipping was a little over five dollars and I’m kicking myself for not checking at Walgreens …

For the most part I prefer to use automatic dishwasher gel for my dishwasher. However, I have tried many different types of detergents and found some that I was relatively pleased with. As far as this product goes I was, for the most part, very pleased with it. …

The kitchen section of World Market always puts me in a buying mood, especially in summer. I guess these really were an impulse purchase although it occurs to me I haven’t had a complete set of measuring spoons in a while. I think what attracted me were the fun …

I purchased this brush for cleaning the outside siding on my house and it works perfectly. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 30 dollars for it. I believe it’s money well spent because it’s a great product.
It includes a 73 inch extend-able pole which is …

This Hog Wild Temperature Controlled Shower Light was really a sort of gimick that I ended up suckering myself into getting because I thought it had a great concept behind it and I thought it would help my kids become a little more independant about showering and getting ready …

A product that I like to keep handy, both in the kitchen and the bathroom, is Clorox Lemon Fresh Disinfecting Wipes. Wipes are easier and more convenient to use than sprays and other cleans, in my opinion. They sit there in the corner, in their pop-up dispenser, …

I use Harpic Power cleaning gel to clean my toilet bowl every week. It is so effective in removing the stubborn stains left on toilet bowls that has not been cleaned well for long time. The smell may be repulsive and I do not like …

I love it when my house smells clean and looks clean. When I use PowerHouse’s Disinfectant Spray, I know that it is clean and it smells clean.
I bought this 8 ounce can because I am always afraid our basement will get moldy. On the bottle it says …

About two years ago I finally broke down and purchased a Dirt Devil hand vac to use on our stair case. We have carpeted stairs leading up from our front door to the rest of the house and they get extremely dirty because the kids drag stuff in on …

I wanted to add an enclosure to my trampoline for safety so I decided to purchase this one. Initially after purchasing it everything worked fine but after using it for some time I did notice a few small issues with it. I purchased it from …

Everyone in my family knows what a candle fanatic I am, so I receive a lot of candles as gifts for Christmas, and for my Birthday. On my last Birthday, I received a Woodwick candle. I had not seen one before, and was impressed with the look of the …

After having a lot of fun and great dinner in any friends or family get together arranged in my house, what I immediately desire is to clear up. I mostly leave my house on my kids to clean but they are not allowed to enter in the kitchen since …

We’ve been doing lots of tidying and organizing lately, and it’s been a lot of work. One thing I got - actually as part of my Christmas present - were some Oxo Good Grips Pop Containers. We’ve transferred a bunch of our dry goods into them, and they’re great!
They …

I purchased a Magic Bullet Blender with Juicer for $49.99. I have mixed reviews about my Bullet. It is attractive and somewhat convenient, but not as efficient as I’d hoped it would be.
I love the appearance of my Bullet. It is silver and very slender. It looks like …

With everyone going “Green” the new canvas or cloth shopping bags have become very popular. Personally I do not like them at all. I see the clerks at checkout stands have a lot of trouble with them, they are dirty and can carry a lot of germs.
I’ve watched poor …

This red popcorn popper (model no. PC17583, carried by a company called “Focus Electronics”) was a gift from my brother in law and his girlfriend one Christmas. Surprisingly, I had been wanting a popcorn popper just like one of those “air poppers” that are hard to find now, but …

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 …

Whenever I am baking my five year old daughter likes to help, she has lots of child sized utensils but one thing we were struggling to find was a smaller than average whisk. Oh, there are plenty out there to choose from but most manufacturers seem to think children …

This is a gift that we received a few years ago when we got married. I love toaster ovens because they are so convenient. The Euro Pro has been a great appliance for us and we use it at least once everyday. It is nice because …