I have been using this Pampered Chef knife for over 8 years, for multiple cooking purposes, and overall, I am quite happy with it. However, I must say that the sharpening feature I was originally so impressed with does not work very well for me. The knife comes with …

The Good Tidings Single-Tier Window Candle with Light Sensor cost me fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. This is a purchase that I was relatively satisfied with, although there is one particular aspect of this window that I’m unhappy with. This is a small and basic Christmas decoration that can …

When I think of the word mandolin, I think of the cute little guitar that renaissance people happily dance around with. But, the Zyliss Easy Slice Mandolin has put a whole new picture in my head.
I had been wanting a mandolin slicer for some time. The Zyliss …

The Cuisinart Stainless Steel 4 Slice Toaster is effectively two 2 slice toasters in one appliance.
The toaster has a beautiful appearance. There are two sets of controls on the front for “each” toaster, and include buttons for defrosting, bagels, reheating and cancelling, as well as a dial to …

After my experience with the faulty KitchenAid toaster oven, I was reluctant to try anything else from the brand; however, I used to have a KitchenAid mixer that I just loved, so I gave them one more chance to redeem themselves. I picked the wrong product!
The KitchenAid Slow Cooker …

I treated myself to lots of Yankee Candle goodies just before Christmas, including this Spiced Orange Housewarmer Jar Candle.  I took a risk and ordered this without ever smelling it first, the various websites I visited while researching my purchase made it sound so appealing so I paid my …

On Wednesday, I had a morning filled with errands, then about 45 minutes at home to prepare lunch for the kids before we left for even more errands. I knew that after a day filled with errands, the kids would be grumpy and I’d be too tired to …

Our five-year old refrigerator went under flood water during typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana. An electrician cleaned it and fixed it in running condition. But after a few months, it began to emit sounds, almost as if it was moaning. I have no choice but to replace it. I took shelter in …

I came across this bath sponge at Walgreens. Wow, jumbo is right. This sponge is huge. Way bigger than it needs to be. It’s almost to big for me to hold. I like the way they interwove two different colors of nylon mesh, though. That’s a more interesting look …

I needed a laundry hamper that was easy to move from one place to the other without worry about it being too heavy or breaking along the way. I chose the Whitmor Collapsible Laundry Hamper which I purchased from Walmart for $8.54. The price was good considering the amount …

Reusable products are always a good thing for me because I take a lot of pride in the fact that I’m careful with the environment. I really watch what I’m doing and recycle my cans and paper, but sometimes you just don’t know what to do with things like …

I love watching Rachel Ray in Food Network’s 30 Minute Meal. Her kitchen, including all her cookware reflects a sunny ambience. I bought her indoor griddle/grill and I loved it. That is why, I was encouraged to buy the whole 10-Pc. Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel Cookware Set. It costs $130 …

Its been awhile since my family gather together to have an outdoor picnic and since they love grilled food like chicken, pork meat and grilled hamburger and with me being a vegetarian I always have a grilled tofu and grilled vegetables. Yes, grilled food are more healthy than fried …

As a family we eat a lot of baked potatoes, so when I saw this gadget designed to speed up the baking process I had to buy it. I am a huge fan of the NordicWare brand so didn’t imagine it would be anything less than an excellent buy, …

The DeWalt model DW980 Heavy Duty (XRP) 1/2″ drill/driver is yet another well built tool in the massive DeWalt line. This model comes with a hard case, two 12 Volt batteries, and a plug in charger for the batteries. The reason we purchased this unit was to insure that …

The Barcana Three Inch Shatterproof Four Car Train Christmas Ornament Set cost me nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. I feel that I made a good decision when I decided to buy this ornament set. There’s not a thing about this ornament set that I dislike or feel could stand …

I really like to cook, and I really like to make cakes. There was a period when I used to make a cake or bake biscuits at least 2 times a week. I dn’t do that any more because I noticed that as much sweets I can make my …

Shifting from the traditional tungsten filament bulbs to the compact fluorescent lamps called CFLs, have come in a big way in every form of use today. The CFLs consume very less electricity in comparison to the old bulbs and give bright white light too.
I have changed all my old …

All Glade carpet fresher’s smell good, but not all of them last long. I use fresh linin, and let me tell you, that stuff last and last and last. All you need is a little bit and two days later your home will smell like you just put …

These swabs are wonderful. They have so many different uses. They work well hygiene needs and they also work well around the house when I need to clean or remove something from a tight area. I purchased these from Wal-Mart. They are sold in a …

I have a slicer and although it can slice anything from breads to meat, I found that when it comes to slicing cooked meat this would actually become a problem. For one, the meat is too hot and by the time I let it cool down, then it is …

It seems that I can never have enough solar lights. I think part of it might be that I’m lazy, and I like lights that will turn on automatically so that I don’t have to go out and remember to light candles everywhere. Instant gratification is big with me …

The Crofton Oscillating Fan Heater is portable heating device that I came across at an ALDI Food Market store for fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. It’s not a particularly tall oscillating heater and it’s designed to sit on a table some other surface. Due to its size, it’s light …

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about Glade Micro Spray is that commercial with a kid who is sitting on the toilet calling his mother saying that it is gone. Eventually we find out that MicroSpray is gone. The commercial was really cute and …

While wandering the Shareway Mall in Toronto one day I spied a new store. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but I was with my fiancee and we usually end up looking at kitchen equipment if we are in the mall. I’m the chef in the house so mostly it’s …

When it comes to washing of my clothes and my family I want to used the soap that has good fragrance and has active ingredients that easily remove stains. I am very particular with white and colored clothes and I don’t want it to mixed it together. I see …

Guests are expected within the hour and the smell emitting from the bathroom would cause a dormouse to run and hide. During such desperate times, homeowners will go to nearly any length to quench the smell. From spraying an entire bottle of Febreeze, to hanging a dozen car fresheners, …

We liked our small, cordless stick vacuum by Eureka enough to try this new Boss Smartvac upright cleaner. We bought it at Kohl’s and it was less than 130 dollars. My wife likes the fact that it has a HEPA filter. I like that the various parts are easy …

I’ve been looking for a good knife for my kitchen. Sometimes, when I need to cut some meats, it’s a kind of hard since I didn’t really have good and sharp knife. But after I got my Victorinox Knife Sets few weeks ago, I could solve my problem.
I bought …

I wanted a new stainless steel garbage can for my kitchen after we remodeled it and replaced the old appliances with stainless steel ones. My old garbage can was made of blue plastic and was more than a few years old. It accumulated stains that had been absorbed into …

I purchased this mop for cleaning my kitchen and it has been great. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 20 dollars for it. I have not found it in any other stores besides Wal-Mart but you may be able to purchase it online also. …

When working in the kitchen you can’t help making a mess, especially when cooking. But cleaning the mess up afterwards is always a chore, especially if you have grease and spillages on your cooker top and work surfaces. Finding a cleaner that does the job is not always that …

I was intrigued when I saw the first commercial for Bounty’s new paper towel product, Bounty with Dawn. I have been known to squirt some dish detergent on a paper towel to wash a few dishes, so it seemed like a convenient idea. I picked up a package the …

Living in Florida during the extreme summer months we have our fair share of menacing fleas. . It’s late night and I look down at my feet and the fleas are having a party I knew we had to have a quick kill remedy! I sent my significant …

I live on a farm and even our children sometimes have to get their hands dirty in the garden. We grow a lot of our own vegetables and it truly is a family affair both planting and maintaining the garden. We use Showa Gloves because they are the best …

Best invention ever! The Cuisinart Two-to-Go is probably one the best things ever made to fuel the body of a college student. Pop the coffee in, press a button, cover the mug and I’m good to go. My roommate and I usually use a regular coffee maker in the morning …

When my mom and dad married 25 years ago, they were able to have their own appliances when they move in together. I was a witness on the durability of a Standard Gas Stove. It was with us for years and it was more than 10 years that we …

We bought this vacuum after our expensive Kerby vacuum wore out. We were used to having a vacuum with bags, but we thought it might be better and more convenient to get a vacuum that was bagless. It seemed simple to just remove the canister and empty …

In our household we use eco friendly cleaners to keep our home clean and one we love using to keep our toilet bowl clean, odor free and shiny is the Ecover Ecological Toilet Bowel Cleaner. We like this toilet bowl cleaner because it is made with plant and mineral …

I recently painted a room in my house so I decided to purchase this carpet shield to protect my carpet against paint. It protected my carpet very well and I’m glad I decided to purchase it. I bought it from Lowe’s a few months ago …

It has always been fairly important to me to keep odors out of my home. Considering that my husband smokes, the house always has room for a little freshening up. I have always hated walking into my front door and noticing that my house smells like an ashtray. I …

The Magnet Works MatMates Cardinals in Snow Doormat is a Christmas doormat that cost me almost twenty dollars. After purchasing some other holiday doormats from the Magnet Works MatMates brand, I had no reservations about buying this seasonal doormat. I expected the same high quality that I got when …

I have owned several mattresses but this is by far certainly one of the best that I have owned. This thing is perfect, I really didn’t know that a mattress could be designed so well. I have owned this for about 7 months and if I had …

Once my wife became pregnant with our second child, it became apparent we needed some help with the housework. I work 40+ hours a week and, even though she is a stay-at-home mom, having two kids to care for does make things like doing the dishes a bit tricky. …

There are so many things I love about the KitchenAid Quart Kettle. If you are a tea drinker like me, then you must have a Quart Kettle by KitchenAid. I own the silver one, but there are different colors according to your kitchen colors. To be able to pick …

I always need more space to store things in. I have a garage that we really don’t use to put vehicles in. We just store stuff in the garage and it can get to be a huge mess in there. I found some really great three drawer carts that …

The coffee machine Philips Senseo Quadrate select HD7860/11 is great, has a simple but elegant design, the quality of their coffee is sublime and also has the possibility to make two coffees at a time.
I’m a fan of coffee, I see this coffee as a luxury, as a way …

Every corner of my home is scented with sweet fragrance. Anyone who comes into my home never fails to pay compliment about that. Odonil air freshener is a bar which gets consumed by air and it spread perfume in the air and makes you feel good. It is available …

I recently decided to add to my cookware at home. I was not looking for anything fancy and just wanted a couple of non-stick pans that I could use for simple cooking tasks. I went into a local Wal-Mart and purchased the Mainstays 7 Piece Non Stick Aluminum Cookware …