Housewares Reviews
Boulder Three Hundred Count Nine Inch Paper Plates
I used to purchase my paper plates at Walgreens because I could sometimes get them, the Walgreens brand, for as cheap as ninety-nine cents for seventy-two paper plates. The paper plates were nine inches, just like these. When they weren’t on sale, they were around a dollar and thirty …
Pier 1 Imports Tea Light Candles
My husband and I like to entertain a lot during the autumn months when it is cool and breezy. We have purchased several items from Pier One Imports in the past and one specific thing that I like to buy at Pier One Imports is their Tea Light candles. …
Camel 16″ Desk Fan
I have this very durable Camel 16″ Desk Fan at home. I have been using this desk fan for almost five years now. This is a very useful appliance for me especially during hot summer season. I was able to buy this product for only PhP625 (Philippine Peso) or …
Joy Dishwashing Liquid
I’ve been using Joy Dishwashing Liquid for years now and I find it a really big help when it comes to dish-washing. I hate to see stains, greases, or any form of leftovers in my pots, pans and plates. That’s why I never use any brand …
World Market Create Your Own Candle Wax Beads
I came across these bags of wax beads in the clearance endcap at World Market a couple months back. They sure didn’t look like much to me in the package. I tend to wonder if that’s why they wound up on clearance. I’m always on the lookout for cheap …
Prestone Interior Cleaner
Man, I want my money back.
Preston’s cleaning product is a waste of money, Supposedly it will remove stains from your carpet, couch, etc and as a person who is always spilling things, I had high hopes for it.
All it does is…nothing.
I tried to remove a carpet spot of spilled …
Professional Jiffy Greenhouse 72
A long black plastic tray with a clear plastic lid, this simple container holds 72 tiny peat pellets that expand to better than triple their size when warm water is added. A great initial greenhouse that can sit easily on a countertop, it is used to start seeds early …
Tintex Dark Brown Fabric Dye
A couple weeks ago I made the decision that I was going to buy myself some fabric dye since some of my clothes had begun to look washed out even though they were still in pretty good condition. This would have been the first time that I would have …
Farco Rapid Kill Aerosol Insect Spray
Again, my family had been having a terrible problem with an infestation of mosquitoes and flies that had come inside the house and become a bother and a health risk to us, and since the swatter that we had just could not get rid of them fast enough, and …
simplehuman Automatic Sensor Hand Soap Dispensor
I have hand soaps all over the place, literally in almost every room of the house. If it’s not a hand soap then it’s a bottle of hand sanitizer. I’m a little obsessive compulsive about keeping my hands clean, especially considering all the things I have to handle while …
Whirlpool Quiet Partner II Stainless Steel Dishwasher
I bought this dishwasher a few months ago, I thought it was finally time to splurge a little and buy myself a brand new stainless steel dishwasher. Especially since my old dishwasher was about 30 years old and barely getting any dishes clean. I didn’t have a lot of …
Slap Chop Vegtable Chopper
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 …
Black and Decker Convection oven
The only real reason why I —˜m talking about the Black and Decker Convection oven is because in all reality, I hate this thing. I hate everything about this little convection oven. My husband bought it so that’s one of the reasons why I hate it. (no offense honey) I …
Dirty Works High & Dry Shower Cap
I have been looking for a shower cap and was not finding much of a choice, until I spotted this cute looking one from the Dirty Works toiletries range in Sainsbury’s. I already have a couple of Dirty Works products which I like. This range has copied …
Sunbeam Speed MixMaster Stand Mixer
I have this kitchen appliance at home and I use it mainly for my baking needs. My husband gave this to me as a gift last Mother’s Day and I’m still using it, although, I can say it’s not the best and not the one I was looking for …
Nirali cookwear
Nirali is a very famous company, which produces many kind of non-stick cookware. I have bought the 3 kinds of non-stick pans for my house and which I have been using since a very long time. Up till now I did not have any complaints with the …
Seventh Generation Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner
I usually clean my windows with Windex Glass Cleaner, but recently I have been switching over to all natural cleaning products for cleaning my house and ended up switching to a more earth friendly glass cleaner. That cleaner is the Seventh Generation Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner. The earth …
Glade Crisp Water Air Freshener
I hate when my house has odors or smells. I like my home to smell clean and fresh always. It can be especially embarrassing if you have company and there is a stench in your home. I’ve always been an incense kind of gal, but my husband absolutely loathes …
Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaning and Dusting Spray
I have been using Pledge products for years. To me pledge and wooden furniture go together like peanuts and M&M’s it’s just the perfect combination. I have however started using pledge multi-surface spray here recently and thus far I really like it. I saw it on television …
Ultimate Cloth
I use the Ultimate Cloth (ultimateclothcanada.com) and absolutely love it! I have tried many different cleaning cloths and this one is the real deal. You wet it with water, wring it out and wipe and everything dries without any streaks! Who knew you could REALLY clean …
Silvan Sandwich Maker
In the evenings, I usually serve a light supper for myself and the rest of my family as we normally eat a hearty lunch during the day. Light supper is synonymous with light salads and sandwiches. For making these, I use my Silvan sandwich maker. It is not such …
The Gourmet Pizza Baking Stone by Pampered Chef
A few years ago I was cornered, yes cornered, by my enthusiastic sister in law to come to one of her Pampered Chef parties. Never being one to like these types of parties I really wanted to get out of it gracefully. At the insistence of my …
Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit
The Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit was one of those things that I thought was a waste of time. I mean I’m all about the old age mops and maybe even hand cleaning your floors. But my wife of course thought that the whole Swiffer idea was …
Simple Green cleaner
Me and my shower have a battle every week. I like it clean, it wants to stay dirty. I live in a hard water area and the soap build up can really get out of hand. Every time I go to the store I am always …
Fred’s Disposable Grill Toppers
I barbecue a lot and I can say that these things really do come in handy. They are trays that are placed on the grill that eliminates the need to have to place the foods directly on the grill rack. I believe that they are …
Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Can Opener
I owned a manual can opener and I wanted an easier way to open cans so I decided to purchase this one. It has worked great and I’m glad I made the purchase. When cooking there are so many other things that have to be done so …
Glo Lemon dishwashing Liquid
A yellow colored dishwashing liquid that is easy to squeeze out of bottles. I have been using the same liquid for the past month. I thought of trying this liquid as I was unable to find my regular brand. Gives good suds but not in excess to wash …
Buckwheat Traditional Pillow from The Original Makura
This is one of the weirdest out of ordinary pillow that I own. I love to buy pillow as I feel they are at the slightest cost that would promise me a good night sleep at night. They are definitely cheaper than buying a new mattress that could have cost …
ShamWow
I like to clean. I’m probably one of the few neat freaks out there who truly do enjoy cleaning any mess, toilets, bathtubs, you name it, and I’ve somehow put my cleaning name on it. I find it therapuetic in a variety of ways. The actual process may not …
Glade Plug Ins
Glade Plug Ins are one of the best national brand of electric air fresheners on the market. I use three of them in my house. Glade makes a product I know and trust, and I have been using an assortment of Glade products for years now. In every …
3D Mobile Evaporative Cooler AC-1203
I first bought this appliance when my sister came home from the U.S. Instead of buying an airconditioner or an electric fan, I decided to buy this one and I’m happy I did. It’s way cheaper and lighter than an airconditioner but works the same if not better. It’s …
Bunn O Matic 10 cup Black Professional Coffee Maker
This is the best and fastest coffee maker I have ever owned! If you are a true coffee lover then I suggest you buy this coffee maker today. You will always have a delicious cup of coffee in just a couple minutes.
I work in a hotel and this is …
Wilton Easter Candy Making Kit
Since I always make up my own Easter Baskets, I thought it might fun this year to replace the store bought candy I usually use to fill it, with homemade Easter candy. I spotted a great looking candy making set online and ordered it early so I …
Shout Advanced Gel
I am often dropping food on my clothes or getting anything that can stain on my clothes. I am also a mom. So, I often deal with stains on my child’s clothes. I have tried a bunch of different stain removing cleaners. My most recent …
Coolmaster Oscillating 16″ Stand Fan Model No. PSF-16R
I live in the most humid darn place in the world (Georgia) so a fan is a must (even 2 or 3 fans is better, one for backup.) I am usually happy with box fans, as they do what they are supposed to do-cool you or the room off-and …
Dirt Devil Ultra Hand Vac M08230RED
I wanted a decent hand held vac to clean out my new vehicle when I felt like it. I hate going to the car wash to vacuum a car. When I went shopping for the handheld vacuum, I found the Dirt Devil Ultra Hand Vac M08230RED at Walmart. The …
Fit & Fresh Tote Bag
Although almost twenty dollars might seem like a lot of money to spend on a tote bag, this tote bag is pretty snazzy. It’s smartly designed in my eyes. I like that inside the tote bag, there are two small compartments that can hold books, containers, phones and stuff …
Frigidaire Front Load Washer 3.1
The Frigidaire 3.1 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washing Machine, front load washing machine may seem smaller than normal, only 3.1 cubic feet, there is no agitator taking up space. By not having an agitator in the machine you have more room for extra clothes. The enrgy savings with …
Ronco ST3001SSGEN Showtime Rotisserie
I was skeptical about buying another kitchen appliance, since many that I have purchased or had gifted to me lately were not all they were cracked up to be. A friend of mine insisted that this was one I would really enjoy. She proved her point by …
Darbel Electric Lawn Mower
I have a huge lawn. Well, not mine exactly as I am living here temporarily. But, I have to take care of the garden and the grounds. When we first arrived here, there was just a patch of grass and a lot of trees around the house. My husband …
DeLonghi EW7707CM oil filled electric radiator heater
If you are searching for a safe, energy efficient way to boost your homes heating source, then you should consider purchasing the DeLonghi EW7707CM oil filled electric radiator heater. I purchased this unit last winter, and I have to say that …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner
I thought that the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner would be the answer to my prayers. I abhor cleaning the shower and frankly don’t think about doing it until it looks like it needs it. So when I got this product, I was truly hoping to make cleaning …
CyberClean Home And Office
Cleaning your keyboard, phone and well any other gadget that has buttons is a must. Those places are lairs of bacteria.
CyberClean is quite perfect for that. Although it is a bit unpleasant to hold in the hands due to it’s gooey texture and it’s lemon scent does like to …
Go Clean Microfiber Dish Towels
I don’t usually like using towels to wash my dishes. I have always been more of a sponge kind of a gal. Towels can become heavy and hard to clean. None the less I’d seen some colorful Microfiber dish towels from Go Clean and decided to give them a …
Urban Outfitters rugs
I bought two Urban Outfitters rugs this year. They typically come in two sizes: 3 by 5, and 5 by 7. I bought one of each size.
I really like the colors and the designs that they have available. It certainly is a good way to add color and …
Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets in the scent Fresh Lavender
So I a couple weeks ago I picked up some Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets in the scent Fresh Lavender. I have used these dryer sheets a few times and I must says my clothing comes out very soft and smelling like fresh cut lavender flowers. I find the …
Arial fresh detergent powder
Arial fresh is the detergent powder, which is used by my mother at our home to clean the clothes. The Arial fresh detergent powder comes in 2 different varieties or fragrances that is Mogra and Rose. The smell of these two kinds of detergent powder is good …
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
When you have kids, there is usually lots of mess that comes with it. My daughter has learned to draw on the walls. It’s just pencil ( for now) but it is pretty hard to get off! It just smudges and looks dirty,and I don’t want to use harsh …
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