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. …

I enjoy preparing and eating fondue, but have never found a small fondue pot that has worked effectively. I favor the fondue pot that you use with a small candle rather than the bulkier electric type, but the current generation seem to be flimsy and incredibly unreliable as far …

I occasionally get in a redecorating mood and will want to change the look of an entire room. I had this urge a couple weeks ago and decided it was time to tackle one of our bathrooms. It was very impulsive but I already had an idea of what …

I bought this Slant Fin portable heater in 2007 from CompactAppliance.com. I have bought a few different kinds of portable heaters over the years and this was my first Slant Fin heater. I was doing my shopping via the internet when I found this heater. I was drawn to …

I really enjoy burning scented candles. However, I have not been able to burn candles because the smoke coming from the candles causes asthma attacks to flare up wicked. I did find this soy candle called Village Candle Natural Home in the scent Pear & Anise when I was …

I got this Microplane series grater as a wedding gift from my in laws. I think this is one of the best gifts I receive in our wedding because it is very helpful for me in the kitchen since I am the one doing the entire cooking thing …

I use this screen cleaner to clean my computer and TV and, it works great. I usually I purchase it from Wal-Mart. It’s sold in several retail stores so it’s not hard to find. I usually pay around 5 dollars for it. I believe that …

When I think Black & Decker, I think tools. While I love tools I do not usually get products made by tool manufacturers for my kitchen. But it turns out someone over at Black & Decker loves coffee because they have a whole line of coffee makers and coffee …

Hamilton Beach Brew Station
For Christmas I bought myself a 10 cup Hamilton Beach Brew Station coffee maker. It is awesome! I only paid $20 at K-Mart, but it is the best coffee maker I have ever had. It only has one draw back. The reservoir …

I really wanted to love my Magic Bullet. And I did when it worked. I have bought about three of them in the last three years. They are amazing and easy. They just do not have a very long life. I used up one in a year and at …

I hate having to spend out for expensive cleaning products and I am happy to say that I have found White Magic Cleaning Sponge for the Bathroom is a great multipurpose cleaner.
White Magic Sponge for the Bathroom can remove all kinds of dirt, food stains, finger prints and …

A couple of years ago we moved into our new home. We were going to rent out our old one and because homes seem to rent better when they come with appliances, we decided to leave our old stove and refrigerator there. Besides, it was time to …

If you know anything about electrical heaters then you may know that they aren’t safe . There are certain ones that you should stay away from and that is what my wife and I try to do. But there comes a time where we need one of these things. …

When I was writing a dissertation, I became obsessed with coffee. Not only did it keep me awake, it gave me an excuse to leave my flat. I drank coffee on my way to and from work, before and after grocery shopping, when I woke up and before I …

Having recently moved I decided that instead of packing my old beat up pots and pans I would just replace them. I was not looking for anything fancy, I am not much of a cook and all that I really wanted was just a few good inexpensive non-stick pans …

When it comes to air fresheners Febreze is usually my go to brand. I have almost never had a bad experience with a Febreze product whereas I have had many Air Wick products that I didn’t like. However, I was recently in my local Dollar Tree when I saw …

I have found these freezer bags to be very fragile. They tear pretty easily, like when I’m opening one or putting something in the freezer bag. They split even when I think I’m being relatively gentle with them. At times, I’ve attempted to “double” the freezer bag by putting …

I got the Dyson Bagless Powerhead Canister Vacuum after my other vacuum broke. It was a push vacuum and basically it was a pain to clean. I had to get another one because the cord fell out. I got this Dyson a few days ago and I find it …

I tried out Scrubbing Bubbles Flushable Wipes for the first time a few weeks ago. Unexpected company was about to arrive, and I felt the need to quickly clean the bathroom, so I decided it was the perfect occasion for trying out my new wipes. I had …

I purchased this cooker a little over a year ago and it’s been wonderful. When I purchased it I paid 120 dollars for it but I believe it’s worth the money. Compared to others the price is a bit expensive but this is a very high quality …

I decided to order this roaster for a big party I am throwing a couple of months from now. It did arrive with one scratch on the front, but I am unsure if that is from shipping or from the company itself. It heats nicely, and appears …

I usually try to purchase only all natural products for my home. A few products sneak in that my husband brings home, but 99% of the products in my home are all natural products that are not full of chemicals. I have a large family and …

My grandson has made a mess out of my cotton balls. He gets into the cupboard and pulls out the bag. He then systematically takes each cotton ball out and leaves a trail throughout the house. I decided I needed a better way to store the cotton balls so …

If you have animals in the house this is a good product to have around. Our dogs occasionally have accidents (urine and throwup) in the house. During the summer the smell is really bad due to the weather being humid. That odor just hangs there and …

This is one item that I am very excited to write about! The Tramontina 8-qt - 18/10 TriPly-Clad Stainless Steel Stock Pot is one of the best pots I have ever owned. I have been using this pot for about 3 months now and I still get happy when …

I am the one that takes care of doing the laundry in my home. I have never been too picky about trying new products on my clothes. I’ve tried tons of detergents, bleaches, and fabric softeners. One particular fabric softener that I tried actually caught my heart. I have …

I have used Fabuloso products a few times around my house and have pretty much been pleased with them. When I saw the Fabuloso Citrus and Fruits Multipurpose cleaner I decided to give it a try. I purchased the bottle of Fabuloso from a local dollar store for the …

On December 31, 2008, I bought the XPower Powerpack Solar 400 from Canadian Tire at Canadian $179.99 plus tax because I wanted to go green and switch to solar power in the house if I could. Initially what caught my eye was a solar panel, which was on …

Another one of the now not in the main Avon books and in the sale books instead products. This scent didn’t seem to last all that long either in the main book which is a shame as it is really a nice scent. Not the kind of scent I …

This is such a trendy mailbox, I love it! When compared to others, it’s well above average. I was looking for a replacement and I decided it was time to do away with the simple models, so I chose to purchase this. I’m …

Many people find the strong smell of Jeyes Fluid quite intimidating but for all it’s worth, I do not think it is bad at all. I think the smell resembles the strength of the disinfectant and is nothing to be put off by.
One tin of Jeyes fluid lasts me …

This runner is a plush Berber rug. It has a nonskid latex backing keeps them securely in place and measures 24″ x 72″ .
It is available in four colors, Burgundy, Blue, Natural and Hunter. It is also machine-washable, 100% olefin and made in the USA.
I bought the burgundy because …

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 went on a health kick and decided to buy a whole bunch of produce. I bought strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, cherries, oranges, plums and also some vegetables like onions, cucumber, cilantro, garlic and a few others. I’d seen the commercial for these Debbie Meyer green bags and thought …

Black & Decker Ergonomic 3-Cup Food Chopper is a true find for chefs and food enthusiasts. I used to think that I had to buy complicated, expensive kitchen items in order to best prepare my food. Not true! The Food Chopper is simple, small and reasonably priced at about …

This general purpose primer does good on just about anything except concrete floors. I recently finished my new basement with this stuff all over the walls. Some of the walls are drywall and some are concrete wall forms. I used a latex base paint over the KILZ primer.
It works best …

Cascade Crystal Clear is a rinse agent for your dishwasher. This pure rinse formula has a Plus Shine Shield and prevents etching.
Etching is the permanent cloudiness on the suface of glassware.
Cascade Crystal Clear last a really long time to. Cascade keeps dishes looking like new with regular use! and …

I had received a bunch of Pampered Chef products as my wedding gifts, and most of them are still serving me now, 6 years later. One of them is the can opener, and I really like it. It had taken some time to figure out how it works when …

Several years ago the company I worked for routinely bought candles for the women who worked in the front office. They always bought candles from The Candle Factory in Georgetown, Texas.
I thought at the time that this was a particularly nice gift. Many of the candle fragrances are yummy …

I have asthma and so does my Daughter so to have clean air, that is a major importance in our home. We have tried tons of different purifiers and none have done what the Honeywell Tower Quiet Clean Air purifier. I was recommended to try this purifier through a friend, …

When I visited my folk’s place recently I was surprised to see this glowing kettle sitting in the corner of the kitchen shelf. My mum told me that my dad insisted on buying it and expressed her distaste she really doesn’t like it and does not …

I really enjoy burning scented candles in my home. There is something so relaxing about it. However one of my biggest issues about them is the way that they burn. I hated the way that the regular candles did not burn cleanly. However a friend of mine who has …

I have never been the one to walk all the way outside to the dumpster to get rid of dirty diapers. I much rather find ways to kill the odor until it is time for me to take the garbage out. The dumpster is not very close to my …

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 …

Two months ago, I bought a Mediflow Waterbase pillow because I had stiffness in my neck on mornings and I was wishing that a specialized sleep pillow could help me. I paid it 70$ CAD which is a lot of money for me to put on such goods …

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 …

After moving and leaving a lot of stuff behind, I needed to replace my cookie sheet. After looking over my options I settled on the Wilton Perfect Performance Non-Stick Cookie Pan. I must say, this is one great cookie pan!
Features of the Wilton Perfect Performance Non-Stick Cookie Pan are …

I purchased a couple of these seven inch glass bowls from the Dollar Tree because I find clear, transparent glassware to be very attractive. It’s just a personal preference of mine as I like to see my food or snacks from the outside of the bowl as well as …

I like to not only keep my bathroom clean, but also smelling good. I try to buy cleaners that will deodorize my bathroom, while leaving it nice and shiny. I ran into the Scrubbing Bubbles antibacterial Lemon Bathroom Cleaner and had to buy it. The canister was about three …

Glade - Holiday Collection: Peppermint Crush is one of my all-time favorite seasonal scented candles that I look forward to purchasing come the Christmas season! With my home decorated for the most wonderful time of the year, I love to put out some of these candles and light them. …