The Verilux has simple gray and white coloring, and it goes with practically anything. It’s small, portable, and fits in tight spaces. It doesn’t take up a lot of room on the desk; it’s easy as a flashlight to use, and makes working on papers (and drawings) more enjoyable. …

I am a big fan of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products. Mrs. Meyer’s makes natural and most importantly cruelty free household products. I needed more automatic dishwashing detergent and was replacing my last purchase of the same brand.
I decided to purchase some at drugstore.com, where I got my last …

As someone that does a lot of dusting I know from experience that it can be a hassle at times. I recently purchased started using this for dusting and it’s awesome. Now when I dust it doesn’t require as much effort as it used to which is …

My mom taught me how to use a pressure canner when I was about twelve. One of the first things she taught me was how to make sure my lids were hot and the jars clean. Then she taught me the difference between using different type of lids for …

If I have my go-to cookbook for whipping up quick meals, I also have a go-to appliance in the kitchen. I’m talking about my Samsung countertop microwave oven. It started with the need to quickly heat/reheat the food in the house. I wound up eating microwavables, …

The Instyler Curling Iron is known for using a rotating brush to straighten or curl hair. The fist set of bristles separate the hair for even heat to the hair and the second set of bristles puts a shine and finishing touch to the result of your hair …

So I was really disturbed about all of the chemicals that are regularly found in tap water and not crazy about the taste, so I went ahead and bought an American Water Distiller. It was the cheapest on the market for a distiller, costing me roughly 180 dollars, including …

BioPure Reverse Osmosis Water Dispenser is one of the most valuable item among many of my household items at home. Back many years ago I always have problems with the in-coming source of the water that comes into the house. I am not sure if it’s the problem with …

I trust Weber as it has been with my mother for quite a long time I think around 20 years or so and she has never had any problem as such with it. When I got married I bought ‘Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill’ because of two …

I get excited when a product comes out which saves me money. But of course, it has to work well too, or any money you save is just a waste. I bought Purex 2X Ultra Concentrate liquid laundry detergent last week because it was literally half the price of …

When my husband brought home an Electric Fly Swatter, I thought he bought a new tennis rocket. I didn’t know there is such a gadget so I was wondering why he had to buy new tennis rocket again. My husband had a loud laugh when I asked him why …

Since I bake and cook a lot, having storage containers and bags are essential for me to keep around. But not only having them them around solves all your problems. Having the right ones are what solves your problems.
What I mean by having the right ziplock bags or …

I love the fresh smell of laundry and I’ve often walked past people and I can smell that fresh laundry smell in their clothes. I never ask them what kind of laundry detergent they use because I’m either too shy and the idea that I’m sniffing them would probably …

Before this mattress, I had this cheap queen sized bed bought at this sale place. It was 50% off because it was going out of business and I thought it was a good price. At first the mattress felt nice but after a year, it got really springy and …

During the summer time, our family enjoys the outdoors and the warm weather. We love to go camping and fishing. We have several fishing poles that we use, from the less expensive, basic poles, to the bigger and sturdier poles that we use for catching bigger fish. …

I purchased this mainly for washing my car but I use it for other things also and it works very well. The main reason why I love it is because it’s very simple. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store a few months ago and …

It seems that I can never have enough flameless candles. Last time I was at my local Dollar Tree I came across these battery operated LED pillar candles when I was shopping for home fragrance. I immediately fell in love with their cute little 2 by 2 inch size. …

I have wasted more paper towels because I only need a little piece but have to take an entire sheet just to wipe up a small spill or to use as a napkin. When Bounty came out with Select-A-Size paper towels, I knew I had to try them. It …

Daz Washing Powder is a familiar brand since my childhood and I use it very often now I have to wash my own clothes as it is one of the best, basic clothes washing powders. It is also quite often one of the cheapest branded washing powders and …

The Presto Cool Daddy Deep Fryer is a great addition to my kitchen. We love to deep fry foods at my house and we do a lot of it. So when it was time to replace our old deep fryer I ran across this one when I was shopping …

The Paos Anti-bacterial Dishwashing Liquid Soap is the household consumables that as a mother I cannot live without. Of all dishwashing liquids that have been advertised, the Paos Anti-bacterial Dishwashing Liquid Soap has become my favorite for several reasons. This product is locally made in Taiwan and definitely not …

When I was still in the business of desserts and pastries, I bought the digital scale but totally forgot about it until my cousin asked about it because she wanted to weigh her food. It was in a dilapidated box but the scale was still intact but needed new …

The Swiffer Duster actually does a great job!
Anyone who does housekeeping knows that dusting is a thankless job. Let me say right now for the record, it doesn’t get done a lot around my house. Besides, the age old question, which comes first the dusting or the vacuuming, …

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 …

I have used the White Paper Towel Dispenser By Vialli and found it to be quite handy. Please let me share my experience with you in the following review.
I would like to start this review by telling you a little about this paper dispenser’s design. Let me first say …

The Corelle Livingware Twenty-Eight Ounce Super Soup and Cereal Bowl cost me around seven dollars. I like this porcelain bowl because even if I don’t need all the space that it offers, it’s tall sides prevent soup, pasta, salad, cereal or chili from spilling over. When I have a …

I picked up this tube of vinyl wall decals with a fun cocktail theme a couple of months ago a Kohl’s. The main reason, other than I love the idea of removable wall decorations was that they were 80% off. The original price was 30 bucks, which I would …

‘SPT SF- 608R Portable Evaporative Air Cooler’ is very effective in low humidity and although it has quite low price its effects are good. Its fan is very strong and even when the cooling feature is not on it keeps the room comfortably cool. Its timer works well and …

I always like my home to smell good, so after learning about the Yankee Candle range of wax tarts I decided to buy myself some - and obviously I needed a burner to make use of them. I chose the Petal burner simply because it was the cheapest …

I have to have a cup of Espresso at least once or twice a day. And since I work at home, I think that this is helps not only my stamina but my will. I know that sounded a bit crazy but It’s the truth. It keeps me motivated …

The Honeywell Thermostat has been a great addition to my home. I have the Honeywell RTH7000 programmable Series that provides control of 24 VAC heating and cooling systems. There are a lot of great benefits to adding a programmable thermostat to your home. The best part is the amount …

I was one of the many people, including all of my friends and family, who got on the front-loading washers and dryers bandwagon and bought this trendy, nice-looking, high-efficiency appliance. What we were all shocked to discover was that, even though this style is supposed to the high-tech, cost-effective …

We have this Cuisinart Waffle Maker in our Kitchen. It is made of stainless and in round shape. My husband bought this some few months ago at a sale price of only $30.00.
Well we do enjoy using this stainless Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker whenever we are at …

I saw this thermometer while I was looking for my turbo broiler. I remember buying it because it was on sale and didn’t really have a need for it. But sometimes it’s hard to tell if something is cooked on the inside by just looking at the crust. It’s …

I purchased a very small trial size of the Shout wipes because I really didn’t know how well it was going to work and I am quite cheap. I did not want to buy a huge package, find out that they weren’t going to work for me, and then …

Our gas got cut off and I had to go electric, unfortunately, because I definitely prefer cooking with gas. I bought this kenmore stove used for $250. Brand new, the price ranges from about $600 plus.
The stove features smooth ceramic top cooking surface, 2 small elements, 2 …

I have used a few scrub brushes in the past and found that I have multiple uses for them around the house. The last scrub brush I purchased had to be thrown away because the bristles were horrible and overworked. It was time for a new brush and I …

This is such a cool scale I am delighted to share my experience. I can’t ever remember a time I did not have a scale to weigh myself. I like to weigh myself daily, no matter what the ‘experts’ say. I think if I didn’t, I’d overeat, as if …

I love to bake and of course anyone who is baking or making desserts likes to have an easy clean up when all is said and done. Well, I was never big on making cupcakes or muffins at all so unbelievably I was actually lacking in the Cup Cake …

My boyfriend and I picked out stainless steel appliances for our kitchen remodel. I’m a bit of an interior design buff and watch a lot of HGTV shows. I know they usually mention that stainless steel is hard to keep clean but I didn’t care. I loved the high …

I recently needed a disposable table cloth for an outdoor party and ran across a line at Wal-mart by Better Homes & Gardens. For only a mere $3.00, I was able to purchase a very stylish plastic table cloth to fit my 7′ table. I was expecting …

My poor mother goes through heating pads like a porcupine would go through hotwater bottles. Not that she has any better luck with the hot water bottles either. She has a tendency to wake up some mornings and find herself in a puddle from a hot water bottle that …

We have just one small bathroom on our main floor. When we bought the house, it had just a freestanding pedestal sink with no cupboards or cabinets underneath. Although I didn’t mind it at first, and I liked the simple design, I soon realized that it would …

My newest toy is my favorite. I bought a Portable Salad Bar for twenty bucks online. It’s like a kiddy swimming pool that’s shaped like a picnic table. You just fill it with air, fill it with ice and put salad, soda, beer, condiments — whatever …

With the cost of living and the economy what it is these days I find myself turning more and more away from the higher priced detergents like Tide and Gain. As I am sure most consumers are these days watching their pennies, why not try a more economical brand …

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 …

Trash bags are something that I take very seriously. I can’t afford to use cheap trash bags because they always make taking out the trash more difficult for me than it has to be. I live in an apartment and have to travel quite a ways to take my …

In my opinion, the Transparent Toaster is the greatest invention of all time. I received this toaster as a birthday present from my mom who knows I love my toast and coffee in the morning. The toaster is made primarily with a holding area that is two pieces …

This is a nice novelty item that you can use either inside or outside your house, or just to show off somewhere. It is actually quite a good way of surprising American visitors, who have been brought up to show great respect to the flag of the United States …

When summer started, we really cannot deny the heat. It reached mid 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the Midwestern states. Sometimes the high temperature is just too much to bear. I have left with no choice but to turn on the air conditioning unit the whole day just to make staying …