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 …

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 …

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 …

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit is awesome! I bought this kit to put in the bathroom that my three boys use. The shower would get very dirt and I would spend what seemed like hours scrubbing the bathtub. I was very skeptical at first but …

Late last summer we went to a lot of places riding our car with our little cousins who were not more than 2 years old. And of course, as we had not really expected it, it turned out to be a huge mess because of the food spills and …

I’ve always been passionate about clothes, and it was always my dream to design and to make my own clothes. When I saw this cute portable sewing machine in ACE Hardware, I really loved it and I decided to get one for myself. Since its pretty expensive, I made …

Most of the people must have heard about the Arial detergent powders but it is very rare that the people know about the Arial liquid detergent. Actually the Arial liquid detergent has not gained a lot of popularity because of its high price compared to the Arial detergent …

I bought the Quick Bond Precision Scrapbook Adhesive, from a craft store a couple of years ago. It doesn’t say who made it, but as the instructions are in Spanish and English I believe it to be an American product.
This Adhesive or glue, is actually a glue pen. It …

We like to camp in the summer months and my partner has recently converted a van into a camper van so we can have a little more comfort than we would in a tent. The problem is that with four children space is obviously of the essence while you’re …

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 …

When it comes to non stick cookware, I am tired of buying one after another. None of them lasts long and I was looking for good brands for my money. Finally, I decided to give Meyer induction skillet for my cooking. I was impressed by the looks and I …

I am someone that travels a lot and I use this quite regularly when traveling with food and it does come in handy. I not only use it for traveling but also for storing food in the refrigerator and it works just as well. I …

My boyfriend and I recently moved into a new apartment. Not only is this our first official apartment together, but it is also a first for us in terms of how nice and comfortable it is. For the first time we feel that we are not living in a …

This thing is a great alternative to using a regular shower head. This acts as both a fixed and a hand shower. We’ve owned it for about a year now and I’m glad we have it. I use it a lot for rinsing my hair and …

If there’s something that really bugs me during rainy season, it would probably be those little suckers not only biting me but passing quite numerous viruses that can cause illnesses in the neighborhood. Good thing my mom is a good planner, she stocks everything she can to ensure our …

Every time that I move into a new place I have to do my own deep down cleaning. I never trust the cleaning that they do because I always see leftover dirt and hair around new apartments. Its like the cleaning staff can never get it right. I decided …

My favorite scent of all time is the smell of oranges. My fiance kept this in mind for Valentine’s day when he bought me an orange scented candle from a company called Shortie’s. He was out of state at the time so it arrived by mail and as soon …

I don’t know if this company is making these any more, but the one in my parents’ house has been there well over twelve years and still works perfectly. My father was a gadget freak and when my mother began to lose her sight, he began looking for …

I saw this product being advertised on the As seen on TV Ads and really need to organize our shoes. We don’t have many so I thought I would get one.
When it came I was a little iffy because of the material it was made of. …

I have always had a love/ hate relationship with citronella candles. They are really effective at repelling insects and I prefer having them around in summer. Sometimes the smell and the smoke is a little much for me. And I hate the cheap look of these candles. I’m a …

This certainly is a powerful stain remover. The bottle has two chambers: one with a traditional stain remover, and one with an oxygen treatment similar to that found in oxi-clean. When you squeeze both chambers, a flow comes out and mixes in the air, foaming up and …

Gosh, I love these pans! I got the 10 inch one recently and I use it all the time. I feel that this little 8 inch one is a great addition to my collection.
Despite the fact that it’s aluminum, this pan is heavy for its size. To me …

I purchased this booster seat when my son had outgrown his regular car seat. I thought that this seat was a good value for around $25. The price of this seat was quite low compared to most of the otther seats we saw. This is a basic …

As kenwood appliances are known for its style, durability & performance, I decided to buy this Kenwood toaster TT920. I have been using this for more than 4 months as the previous toaster was giving some trouble.
It’s a four slice toaster with a warming rack where you can heat …

I’ve been using Joy Dishwashing Liquid for years now and I find it a really big help when it comes to dish-washing. I hate to see stains, greases, or any form of leftovers in my pots, pans and plates. That’s why I never use any brand …

Aluminum Foil is something that can really be important in the kitchen. I know I have multiple uses for it and I’m sure I am not the only one. I am really picky about the type of aluminum foil I use. It is never as good as the aluminum …

Living in Australia, we’re no strangers to spiders, insects and other creatures. I don’t mind if they’re outside, but I just can’t stand when they’re in my house. Because of this, I always have a can of Mortein Fast Knockdown Multi Insect Killer handy in case any …

In my house, we’re in the habit of serving meals family style, that is the skillets and pots remain on the table. This allows everyone to help themselves and avoids traffic jams in our small kitchen. Only problem is at least one of the dishes go cold before I …

I love use disposable cleaning cloths as I find it far easier than having a bunch of cloths that get smelly and then have to be washed. I was looking for a deal at my local discount store and found Butler Multipurpose Kitchen & Bath Wipes on sale for …

I’m in North Carolina where the weather is pretty mild during the day but where there are extreme jumps in the temperature during the day. During the winter the nights are 25 degrees Celsius but the days will average between 45 and 50 degrees Celsius. Heating costs …

Because I am addicted to massage, I always want to have a zen-like quality in everything–my room, the ambiance when sleeping and aroma in my bedroom. My room is air-conditioned and I used to have Glade as my partner in keeping the air fresh and breathable inside my room. But …

Home Trends is a brand made by Wal-Mart, as nearly every one already knows. I never question the exceptional value of Home trends brand, equate, or any thing made and sold by Wal-Mart. I am not embarrassed to admit that a search of my home would reveal a lotta …

Riddex Plus is a small device that connects to the power outlet of your house. Basically what it does is that it gets rid of the unwanted pests found in your house such as mice, cockroaches, and other unwanted insects. I’ve been using this type been using Raid Chemical …

I received the Staples Mail Mate Shredder as a gift a long while back ago. I really needed a shredder, so I was quite happy to get it. Before I got it, I was looking for a nice inexpensive one. I was only looking for the …

When I received my bottle of appliance touch-up, I thought it was a grand thing to have around the home, for those ‘just in case’ times. I still do think that! Refrigerators that do get bumped, may be easily repainted with this brand name: APPLIANCE TOUCH UP……..white is number …

I have encountered the Blue Victorinox Cutting Knife in the kitchen at work. I think that it is a well designed knife with a nice and professional look. Please let me share my impressions of this knife with you.
I would like to start this review by saying that I …

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. …

I use this quite regularly in my laundry room and it’s wonderful. It’s designed with a really nice concept and it’s well made. I have used several Household Essential items and they are all put together well and this one is no different. I …

We have a cat and a carpet, two things that do not mix well on a regular basis. This is especially true if your cat is a kitten and has issues with eating random stuff on the floor and then throwing it up. Our cat was pretty sick shortly …

Downy Passion is the newest variant of Downy and it is my favorite. I have also already tried other brands but nothing beats Downy Passion for me. I cannot say it’s the best out of all the Downy variants but this is the one I like the most. I …

Presto BigGriddle Cool Touch Griddle, is the best griddle I have owned. I have been using this product for about 6 months now. I use it usually at least once a week - usually on the weekends. It comes in handy for a large variety of meals. It cooks …

We redid the den recently and we were looking at different types of flooring. We were in Lowe’s , love that store, and I saw this vinyl flooring that had the look of wood. It was called TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl and I talked my husband into purchasing it …

This cloth certainly works in helping to clean off the delicate surfaces of DVDs and CDs, but it doesn’t work quite as well the Allsop CD and DVD FastWipes. I think it’s probably due to the Allsop CD and DVD FastWipes get used once and are then thrown away …

I sent my daughter to the grocery store for some toilet paper when I ran outthe other day, and she returned home with a four pack of Angel Soft Toilet Paper.
This is not the usual brand of toilet paper that I normally buy, but since she had already made …

I do bake lots of goodies especially during weekends because I want to please my family especially the little ones who love goodies so much. But I got one problem. I’d always end up with burned hands. I think I was born quite clumsy or should I say just …

The Gift Warehouse Gold Star Tree Topper cost me four dollars and twenty-five cents when I bought it last year. It still retails for around that price. It’s a very affordable Christmas tree topper. The reason it’s priced as low as it is compared to many other Christmas tree …

This electric blender belongs to the `Antony Worrall Thompson Cookware` range. My sister is mad about his products.
Last month she bought the set of three saucepans from his cookware range and when she got her wages this month she decided to treat herself to the blender.
We went to John …

I’ve been using Arm & Hammer liquid detergent for about six months now. I buy the Clean Burst scent because it smells like fresh linen. Other available scents of other products made my clothes smell musty once they came out of the dryer. I also prefer the liquid option …

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 …