I love to cook, and I’m almost always in the kitchen. Trying new recipes has always been fun for me. One item that I love to use when cooking and storing is Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil. I have tried other foils in the past, and they just don’t do …

I’m no longer in Elementary School, but I still really like Elmer’s School glue. I got a three-pack for a project that I am doing, and it seems to work really well. One thing that is really cool is that it is purple, so you can see …

On a trip to town the other day I popped in to Harris Scarfe to check out their Manchester Sale. It was at the Manchester sale that I saw the All Natural Organic Cotton 250 Thread Count Sheet Set. The Single Bed sheets were on special for $49.95 AUS. …

I’m so glad that I purchased this Microwave! It’s hard to find good appliances that are priced low, but this is certainly one of them. Daewoo was not a brand that I was particularly familiar with initially, so I had a bit of skepticism but, that skepticism …

This is a good basic yarn, and is the perfect weight for dishclothes. It knits or crochets up fast into neat squares perfect for washing dishes. I’ve seen some crafters sell them as face clothes as well.
Each ball of yarn is wrapped in a piece of paper that has …

Our old kitchen has been such a huge mess for 6 months now because of the old cooking oil stains that has been splattered across our walls and the stove. We did not have enough time to clean them up, and even when we cleaned them there were still …

I purchased the Century Novelty Five Foot Happy New Year Fringe Banner last year for around two dollars, I believe. It’s still available this year as it doesn’t have a specific year attached to it. I bought it last year and used it for one year, but I’m not …

Two nights ago, we run out of gas for our stove/burner. I only found that out when I was trying to boil hot water for instant cup noodles. It was really cold that night and we were really starving at that time while watching movies. The only food that …

After purchasing a Dirt devil bagless turbo vacuem it soon became apparent I would have to find a way to clean the filter.
I tried many different ways, but following is the best I have found.
I take my vacuem outside and remove the filter and empty the container for the …

I’ve seen those commercials for that little hand held pulse blender that you can make anything with, and I was thrilled when my brother gave me a professional version of one of those for Christmas last year! It’s called the Bamix Immersion Blender, which I later found out cost …

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 …

Today I’m going to expose a bit of false advertising. The Roll ‘n’ Grow Flower Mat and Garden Mats to be exact. I am always trying out new gardening techniques and devices so I had to try these mats. Like a lot of people I have …

This is a cool, little coffee grinder. Proctor Silex makes a compact yet sturdy grinder that fits just about anywhere. I needed a coffee grinder for my office, and did not want to spend a lot of money. I was looking for something else when I spotted the Fresh …

Once I moved to my new home, my husband and I decided to try a Brita filter instead of purchasing every week bottles and bottles of costly water.
We decided to purchase a faucet mounted Brita filter since it seemed much more convenient than filling a pitcher all the time. …

Lets talk about the sexiest microwave on the face of the planet. Ok maybe I’m pushing it when I say that it’s the sexiest microwave but I will say that it’s a great looking one. Of course this would be the first thing that I say about something I …

I really love this lint brush, I have owned it for 3 years now and I don’t have a single complaint about it. At the time I purchased it I paid 8 dollars for it and I feel that I made a great purchase considering how long …

I have quite a lot of the Wax Scented Teddies range in the house. There is often a Stall set up at my work where the range is for Sale. It isn’t that large a range, and just consists of Wax Scented Teddies, Tea Lights and Wax Melts. I …

Walgreen’s brand of paper plates run for a dollar seventy-nine for seventy-two, although a lot of times I can get them on sale for ninety-nine cents! Regardless of the price that I pay on these paper plates, I feel they’re worth the money. These paper plates help to cut …

I hate the smell of dirty diapers. They always seem to be strong and overwhelming. Unfortunately for me my apartment trash can is about a block away. There is no way I am going to walk to this trash can every time my son gets his diaper changed. I …

I have a couple of nacho fiends in my house, so when I saw the Fiesta Station by Nostalgia Electrics, I almost couldn’t spring to the registers fast enough. In case you are unfamiliar with the Fiesta Station, it is an adorable serving station that features two …

I bought the Dyson DC25 “the Ball” upright vacuum about 4 months ago.
It is a really great vacuum.
Pros:
I works great. It does not loose suction. I think it is amazing on carpet. The first time I used it on my bedroom floor, the carpet looked clean and I was …

One of the best purchases I have ever made is my Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ oven by Ronco. I had seen the infomercials several times and heard co-workers rave about theirs before I finally decided to try it. Afterall, everything advertized on TV is made to seem just …

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 …

I don’t just have loads of gold jewelry lying around the house. However I do like to keep what little gold jewelry I do have clean and shiny. If you do have a lot of gold around the house, I found a product that really keeps gold looking like …

My house collects dusts and allergens like it’s going out of style, and that usually means I’m washing sheets and curtains and scrubbing down pillows and cushions on a bi-weekly basis just to keep me and the kids as allergy-free as possible. I normally don’t use Febreeze products because …

We had a man come by one weekend and asked us if we would like an estimate on replacing our 51 year old windows of our home. We know they need replaced, so we said sure. They called and made an appointment for a Saturday morning meeting.
I was amazed …

I think that the Maytag 26 cu. Ft. side by side refrigerator is a awesome refrigerator! There are many reasons why I like it so much. Starting with the fact that it has a filtered ice and water dispenser. That is great because I can get my ice and …

This Lavender 2-in-1 Gel from Tesco’s own brand is very cheap and it is very effective at getting clothes clean and leaving them soft. The only thing is, I found it did not leaves my washing smelling particularly of lavender or anything really. They smelled clean but …

This is an absolutely horrible product! I have had two of these traps hanging in my yard for nearly three months (since May) and the only thing I have caught in them is one moth and two ants (for both traps). I know there are many yellowjackets and wasps …

In general tabs for a dishwasher are quite a bit more expensive than powder but these are 100x more easy to use and putting powder in a dishwasher can be a pain. We are not faithful to a certain brand of tabs in our household, we buy them as …

I am always shopping for bargains, and this comes in to play when shopping for laundry detergent. I bought some fairly cheap detergent, in order to save money. It was called La’s Totally Awesome laundry detergent. I usually use Purex because it is affordable, but this detergent was a …

I have used a few different cheap laundry detergents and have never really been impressed. Recently I purchased a different bottle of laundry detergent for a dollar. I figured at that price I had nothing to lose by trying it. The bottle was kind of cute with flower print …

I purchased this product hoping to mask the scent of urine from my sons and husband. I do clean my bathrooms regularly, but I find the bathrooms they use tend to smell more than the ones my daughters use. I read on the Environmental Working Group that …

The Holmes OPP Small Heater Fan is a space heater that I think I recall paying ten dollars for. I no longer use this space heater because I now use the Crofton Oscillating Fan Heater. That is a better space heater in my opinion. I did get a couple …

I use sponges a lot in the kitchen so I wanted something to make storage a bit easier. It can be a bit of a hassle when trying to store away wet sponges so I wanted something to eliminate the hassle. I was amazed when I found …

I have recently purchased my Thermaltake fan, and couldn’t be happier with it, by smart fan it means you can manually adjust the fans speed, or you can allow it to adjust itself to the temperature inside your computer case. That’s 3 functions in one fan!
The 80mm model I …

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 …

This is summer luxury in a tin. Saijo Persimmon is part of Voluspa’s Maison Blanc (”White House”) line, which generally consists of the brand’s feminine and lighter scents. This particular scent definitely fits well with the others from the line. It is a beautiful, flirty scent that is perfect …

I have only tried a few bath gloves and they all seem to be disappointing. I decided to give them one more chance when I saw a cute little light blue one in my local Walgreens store. It was the Perfection Bath Glove. My problem with bath gloves is …

This is a 20 oz bottle of starch that is used to iron clothes. It is a white bottle with a blue cap. There’s a picture of a dress shirt and an iron on the front. It claims to make ironing easier. The bottle has some helpful ironing tips …

Surf excel blue is the famous, popular and ever costlier detergent powder available in the market. But even this detergent powder is very effective on the clothes and cleans all the clothes very effectively and cleanly. After each wash the clothes get a new and bright look. …

I like shopping at Body Shop because of they don’t test on animals, so I was really more than happy to try their room and linen sprays as opposed to more popular sprays like Fabreeze. The Vanilla and Tonka Bean is my favorite spray, and I can use it …

If you never want to worry about buying an all-purpose cleaner again, I suggest you pick up a one-gallon jug of concentrated Simple Green. It’s recommended for cleaning virtually everything, except clear plastic, pearls, unfinished wood and leather. Simple Green comes in a big jug of concentrated liquid. It …

I have been using this Bissell upholstery cleaner for a long time and in my opinion it’s one of the best products for cleaning upholstery. When I first used this product I was amazed at how well it cleans. This product is sold in a 12 ounce …

I have just gotten my Pampered Chef 10″ Saute Pan replaced: after almost 9 years of faithful service, the protective coating wore off, so I thought it was time to use the lifetime warranty the pan comes with.
The pan is very well designed: thick bottom and thinner sides …

Living in Florida, bugs are always a problem, no matter how clean you keep your home. Cockroaches are especially common in this state, due to the amount of water and the fact that cockroaches love the heat. When we had lived in Indiana we never had problems with these …

Fels Naptha is a laundry pretreating bar. It has two main uses, to pretreat clothes and to make home made laundry soap. Each bar costs between $2 and $4 depending on where you buy them and how many you buy. They are available for sale …

Rice is an important staple in my household. I cook rice at least 3-4 times a week. The Oster Rice Cooker helps me cook rice without a problem. It has a large capacity (10 cups) and gives me confidence during gatherings knowing that I could cope with …

I have owned the Haier HUM013EA freezer for a few months and I have not had any problems with it. In my opinion this freezer is expensive compared to some other similar models but in my opinion it’s well worth the money. This freezer is only about 23 inches …

When it comes to Laundry I normally stick with powder detergents because I feel that they are more cost effective and clean just as well as liquid detergents while being less messy.
But, this time around when my husband went to the store to get the groceries he picked up …