Housewares Reviews
Deco Breeze Figurine Fan Country Dog
I saw the Deco Breeze African Elephant table fan at a friend’s house not too long ago and inquired about them. I had never seen one before and was so delighted by its decoration. In my house we have the boring stand up fans and little clip …
Freshine Original Glass Cleaner
Finding a decent glass cleaner that doesn’t cause streaking isn’t always easy. I feel that if I’m going to take the time to wipe down windows, I don’t want noticeable streaking left behind when I finish, because that, to me, partially defeats the purpose of wiping them down in …
Zenith Products Rust Proof Aluminum Shower Caddy
At one point I felt like I was going through a shower caddy every few months do to wear and tear on previously owned ones. Needless to say I’ve had a lot of shower caddies and the only one that has really held up is this Zenith Product’s …
Cascade Platinum Action Pacs - Fresh Scent
I have tried so many different detergents for my dishwasher. I’ve tried powders, solids, gels, earth friendly and premeasured pacs. Of all the varieties I’ve tried, I can safely say that no other compares to the Cascade Platinum Action Pacs, not even other Cascade varieties.
For awhile I …
Satin Soft Springtime Fresh Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets
One of the best things about doing laundry is smelling just how clean and fresh the clothes smell after coming out of the dryer. I’m sure for those allergic and sensitive to the scents of fabric softeners, that’s not the case, but for me, I enjoy the scent and …
OXO Grape & Small Tomato Slicing Guide
Sometimes the weirdest prep tools for the kitchen end up being the ones that we love the most. That is kind of what happened with this tiny grape tomato slicer that most home cooks won’t even realize they are going to fall in love with. Someone bought this OXO …
Boulder Drawstring Trash Bags
The Boulder Drawstring Trash Bags can be purchased at ALDI Food Market stores for four dollars and ninety-nine cents. In one box comes twenty-eight thirty gallon bags. Compared to the cost of comparable Hefty and Glad drawstring trash bags, that’s quite a bit cheaper, and compared to store brand …
Grasslands Road Best Furry Friend Photo Sentiment Frame
This is THE frame to get for any pet lover. I bought this frame for myself a few months ago and I plan on getting it for a fellow dog lover for her birthday this year. Anyone who has a dog can truly appreciate the meaning behind …
Black and Decker Digital Advantage Iron
I received this iron over 6 years ago for my bridal shower and it is still going very strong. It is perhaps the best iron I’ve ever used and I’ve owned and borrowed quite a few irons. I use it for steaming out wrinkles in decorators and …
Wamsutta Cotton Duet Bath Towels
I felt very inclined to write a review on these towels. We were given them as a Christmas present and couldn’t be happier with them. When I was ordering more from Bed Bath and Beyond the other day I saw that they were not given a 5 …
Dailyware Set of 3 Serving Platters
This serving platter set reminds me of a fancied up cupcake tower when it is stacked up. I bought this platter to use at a New Year’s party when I was serving fancy decorated appetizers and it is so worth the investment. It cost me 30 USD …
Singer Futura C-100 Home Sewing and Embroidery machine
I am a professional seamstress. I have been sewing for probably 30 years. My mother owned a Singer. I learned on a Singer. I always considered Singer to be the best of the best. THE name in sewing. Well, unfortunately, that is no …
The Big Bobber Floating Cooler
The Big Bobber Floating Cooler is one of those items that looks really great at first sight and if it worked would be absolutely awesome but in the long run it does not serve its purpose and was carelessly manufactured.
First off, it is not water tight. It is …
Glad ForceFlex OdorShield Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags
I’ve tried a lot of different garbage bags in my time. While many of them have their pros and cons they also have their consistencies and inconsistencies. This particular garbage bag is a very great example of this.
The pros definitely outweigh the cons with this …
Gardman Netting Grow Tunnel
When I used to live in a house with my parents we often came across a frequent problem of rabbits and squirrels eating our greenery such as lettuce and vegetables. I wish I knew about these nets back then because it would have saved us a lot of …
Black Egg Slicer from Bed Bath and Beyond
I came across this egg slicer not too long ago at my local Bed Bath and Beyond and thought it looked cute and would help in slicing eggs. I never owned an egg slicer before but have used other people’s slicers when I am in need. I …
Crock-Pot 4 Cup Double Dipper Slow Cooker
I can’t even remember how many times I’ve attempted to serve hot microwaveable dips and kept having to reheat them throughout the night because they cool down so fast. I’ve even tried to use my own double boiler type of method to see if they stay heated longer …
Smartworks 2 in 1 Pop Up Flip Hamper
The Smartworks 2 in 1 pop up flip hamper is probably the best hamper I’ve ever purchased. It’s cheaper and more functional than the standard plastic laundry basket but only a few dollars more than the standard mesh hampers. They are much more durable than the standard …
Nature’s Miracle Laundry Boost
Anyone who owns pets is familiar with the Nature’s Miracle line of products; but I’ve discovered a product in the Nature’s Miracle line that everyone can benefit from. I’ve previously used Nature’s Miracle products on stains and odors around my house from my animals but I never felt …
Mainstay Quick Drying Full Size Bath Towels
Mainstay Quick Drying Full Size Bath Towels are an essential part of my home. I started using them two years ago and have now replaced every towel I own with them. Many of my friends and family have also made the switch to this product.
Firstly, …
Igloo 20 Quart Party Bucket
Igloo really hit the jackpot with their 20 quart party bucket. I really needed an open cooler for a party and in my time I’ve had really bad experiences with open party buckets. They either make a wet mess or the ice melts too quickly. This …
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. …
Wisk Deep Cleaning Laundry Detergent- Fresh Scent
I am usually a Tide or Extra user as it is one of the best laundry detergents for removing stubborn stains. However, I was in Kroger recently when I saw that a 50 oz. bottle (32 loads) of Wisk Deep Cleaning Liquid Laundry Detergent was on sale for only …
Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent- Clean Burst Scent
I remember that my mom used to use baking soda a lot when I was a child, and so when I first came across Arm & Hammer’s Liquid Laundry Detergent I decided that it might be worth giving it a try. I found it at on sale Wal-Mart for …
Tide Pods Liquid Laundry Detergent Packs
I like to use Tide a lot since it is almost the only product that will get my husband’s clothes clean and remove deodorant stains in a single wash. For the most part, I like to use Tide liquid because it seems to take less than the powder. However, that …
Mainstay Quick Drying Full Size Bath Towels
I love to buy things like towels and sheets because they are a really easy way to change the décor in my home without spending a lot of money. I was in Wal-Mart recently when I saw that their Mainstay Quick Drying Towels Full Size Bath Towels were on …
Simple Green Concentrated All Purpose Cleaner
When it comes to outside chores there are few cleaners that work as well as Simple Green Concentrated All Purpose Cleaner. My husband and I saw this product recently while we were out shopping at Home Depot looking for a cleaner to help clean our vinyl siding on the …
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Being a mom, I firmly believe in buying the bargain brand whenever possible. This is especially true for paper towels because my kids seem to constantly be pulling at the paper towel roll and I go through at least one roll every couple of days. However, I was in …
The Scrub Daddy Sponge, As Seen On the Shark Tank TV Show
My husband and I both enjoy trying product that we see on television so when we were in Bed, Bath and Beyond a few weeks back and saw the “Scrub Daddy” sponge we decided that we would try for no other reason than it had been featured on a …
Bissell Deluxe Pet Deep Clean Premier with Heatwave Technology
I love the Berber carpets that I have in my bedroom and my children’s rooms. It is soft and the padding extra thick so walking on it is very comfortable. However, with three kids and pets, the carpets get dirty fast. I usually try to have my carpets professionally …
Ajax Dish Liquid Fresh Orange Scent
One thing about being a mom is that I am constantly doing dishes. I go through dish soap just about as fast as I do milk, and even though I have a nice dishwasher, I still end up doing the breakfast dishes by hand. I have used several different …
Aqua Pure R.O Mineral Water Plant
Water-borne diseases are commonly reported in third world countries, because there is little to no solution available for pure drinking water. Unfortunately Pakistan has this issue too. The water we get seems pure but is polluted by many chemicals and biological contamination which needs to be treated. The best …
Iwatani Professional Kitchen Butane Torch Burner
Last Valentine’s Day I wanted to do something special for my girlfriend. Instead of going out to a fancy restaurant for dinner, I decided to cook dinner for her. For dessert, I wanted to make crème brulee, which requires a torch to caramelize the sugar on top of the …
Asmaco All Purpose Spray Paint
Shifting into new house has always been an exciting job for me. Getting familiar with a new area, new experiences, new people, new close by restaurants and new day to day routine are the factors that make me more enthusiastic when changing accommodation. However, the worst part about changing …
Lux Sunlight Washing Liquid with Lemon Turbo Formula
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 …
Maxglow Liquid Dish Soap
I see this Maxglow Liquid Dish Soap displayed everyday at a nearby store until finally, I decided to give it a try. After all, it only costs 35 pesos per liter, which is undeniably a lot cheaper than leading brands.
The product comes in different variants; (1)blue, which I think …
LA’s Totally Awesome Lavender Fabric Refresher Spray 33oz
I love to go shopping at the Dollar Tree because I can get cleansers and even some foods at extremely low prices. I usually get the regular scent of fabric refresher, but I saw this product and decided to give it a try. I only paid a dollar for …
Heated Underblanket (made by Morphy Richards)
We all get cold in the winter. We all know our beds offer the best retreat from this. We all also dread the first 5 minutes of getting into bed. When you’re waiting for a warm, cozy bed, those 5 minutes feel like an eternity!
I solved this problem for …
Ajax Triple Action Dish Soap in Orange
I picked this soap up at the nearby Save A Lot when I was out of dish soap and didn’t feel like driving out to Target or a larger grocery store. Since the store’s selection is smaller, I decided to just go for something inexpensive that smells good. What …
Vim Cream With Bleach cleanser
My family has been using the Vim brand to clean the kitchen and the bathrooms for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. Now that I am older, my parents make me clean the tub vigorously with Vim (I live under their roof, so I guess …
Ariens 42 in. 19 HP Automatic Riding Mower
The Ariens riding mower is a high quality cutting machine that is cheap in quality in a few non-performance ways.
I bought the Ariens mower 2 summers ago. I couldn’t afford the price tag of John Deere, so I went to my local Home Depot, purchased the Ariens and started …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Countertop Spray (Lemon Verbana Scent)
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, …
Electrolux EWFLJ1 water filter
Recently I spent a few days in the hospital with kidney problems. After getting better, while speaking with my doctor, she mentioned that the water that I drink has a big impact on how my kidneys work. I asked if I should buy mineral water and to my surprise …
Joy Non-Ultra Lemon Scent Dish Soap
I picked up the Joy Non-Ultra Lemon Scent dish soap at the nearby discount store when I was feeling too lazy to drive out to Publix or Kroger, and I’m fairly happy with it thus far.
The big selling point of this dish soap was the price. I often buy …
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