We have had several different fire alarms in our home, but by far the best are the ones manufactured by Firex. Recently we underwent a complete re-wiring job and our Electrician recommended Firex alarms to me as they are less sensitive than other fire alarms and won’t go …

I’ve used this brand of matches for years. I just always liked them, and in many ways I prefer them to the smaller book style matches and cigarette lighters. I also like this larger sized box. It feels comfortable in my hand and never gets lost. And the large …

When George Foreman grills first came out, they were all the rage. Now there are numerous varieties available as they continue to gain popularity. A couple years ago, our family purchased a George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine at Walmart. We have used it …

I usually make homemade pizza a lot and this thing really does come in handy. When it comes to making a good pizza it’s essential in my opinion to have a good roller. It works perfectly and it’s convenient and easy to use. I purchased it …

When I first moved to California, I noticed that everyone was buying gallons of water from the grocery store. I did some research and found out that tap water where I live is contaminated with lead and other harmful substances. Like everyone else, I went ahead and bought myself …

My mother likes to make homemade bread especially around the holidays. We got her this breadmaker about six years ago and it has really proven to be a winner. It will not only mix up the dough but will bake it also if you want it to. Because …

My oven has tended to accumulate a lot of burned build up so I was glad when I found this. I really love the concept of this thing because it’s purpose is to eliminate the need for having to clean the oven which I believe is wonderful. …

I have owned my Cuisinart Classic Toaster Oven Broiler for just over two years. It retails for $99.95, but I got it for free with a gift card from a local furniture store. I must say that I this would have been worth the money if I …

I have a fascination with kitchen gadgets so when I see a new product I am eager to try it, especially if it is a time saver. I purchased the NuWave oven about two years ago and have used it faithfully since. Although they are off on …

I am a big fan of the NordicWare range of bakeware so when I spotted this cute muffin pan on amazon.com just before Christmas I had to buy it despite the fact that at $27 it cost far more than I usually spend on this type of product.  It’s …

Mosquitoes are a menace especially during rainy reason and without a good mosquito repellant it isn’t possible to sleep but the mosquito coils are choking because of the pollution the smoke creates and so I was trying for something different. I saw this Odonil Mosquito Repellant cream in a …

One of the few brands of paper towels my family has always used at home is “Sofie Paper Towel.” It is one of those brands of paper towels which is manufactured by a reliable company called “Sanmerna Paper Products Limited,” but that is not why we hace bought it …

In a span of 20 years I could no longer count the time we’ve changed the locks in our house because it was either I or my son who’d lost the sets of key to the doors of our household. My husband really suffered terrible headache with the two …

The last time I was at Wal-Mart, I needed trash bags, and after checking out the aisle, I decided to try out their house brand. I decided to do this because I was tired of the ones we were using, which was the Glad brand ForceFlex Bags.
I didn’t really …

I bought this 12-inch frying pan from the London Drugs chain store over a year ago, and I have been using it every since. This pan is also 30,4 cm and definitely the best frying pan I ever had I had since giving away my other frying pans …

I used to suffer a lot while cooking in the kitchen because of the suffocation caused by frying and preparing some recipes ,though there is a small ventilator in the kitchen. But while shopping in lulu centre ,when saw WestPoint Box Fan, we thought we got the solution to …

The Party Dimensions Christmas Blue Snowflake Nine-Ounce Hot and Cold Paper Cups come twelve to a package and sell for one dollar and ninety-nine cents. I do like these winter-themed paper cups, although I feel that they could stand one minor improvement: better insulation. They’re indeed fine for both …

I’ve owned this electric roaster oven for a couple years now, but only just recently began to make use of it. It was given to me as a gift from a relative who thought it would come in handy with us living in FL during the summer to use …

I like to use the more natural household cleaning products instead of the traditional chemical-laden brands that are found at most supermarkets and discount stores. I feel that the natural brands are better for the environment, and they’re more pleasant to use because they don’t fill the air with …

I was very excited to get my new laundry appliances because they have a new, stylish look to them which matched my newly built home. This dryer has performed reasonably well for me since it’s delivery. I had a easy time learning how to use the control panel. …

Madichem Bleech Tabs is a relatively new product. It is bleech in a tablet form that all you need to do is add water. I found a pack in a Walmart one day when I was looking for a different product. The item number on the pack is 0801. …

I have been a Tide user for years. May it be for a machine powder or a detergent powder, I am maintaining my loyalty to Tide. Lately however, I noticed something different about this product especially the detergent bar.
Since I need …

I am a firm believer that Calphalon branded items are far superior to most other baking and cooking items. This double boiler has not proven me wrong. First I must point out that this is ONLY the insert. Some people may buy this product and expect …

I bought my first Food Processor all excited. I wanted to try to make a whole range of fruity drinks and for the first time in a long while I was actually looking forward to getting in to my kitchen to create some yummy foods and drinks.
The Breville Kitchen …

Price : SGD 15.90 (20% OFF from watsons stores, singapore)
Colours purchased :
Sheer Pink Afterglow,
Sheer Glistening Rose,
Sheer Cherry Pop
Price : 3/5
I wouldn’t say it’s cheap and I wouldn’t say it’s expensive. For the price though I would rather get the Rimmel Gloss Maxx (see my other review) due to it’s better …

I am fond of eating rice in my meals. For me, this is my source for carbohydrates. I have learned to cook rice in different styles but for me, the easiest and fastest type of rice to prepare is the steamed rice.
When I went to a foreing country where …

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes claim to kill cold and flu viruses. I am a firm believer this is a correct claim. During H1N1 season, I used these wipes on every area of my house. My family was free from the H1N1 virus even though my children were …

It was time for me to purchase a new utility vacuum so I decided to give this a try. I purchased this vacuum to use in my garage and I believe I made a great purchase. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 150 dollars for …

Washing cuffs and collars is not an easy task. Often, I am not sure that stains from make-up or dirt on these areas are removed completely in the washing machine unless I wash them by hand. That would mean however, a lot of soaking and scrubbing and so much …

A month ago, my teen daughter gave me a spider plant baby. The baby was a section of her larger hanging plant. My daughter had planted it in a small pot since the plant was so little. She told me that she had used Miracle Gro …

My husband called his self trying to be different. Instead of using the regular vacuum cleaner he wanted to buy something that was going to make HIM feel better. We were watching the news and they were talking about the bed bugs that are going around. I haven’t seen …

I love my Easy Wheels Shopping Cart as it makes grocery shopping so easy. I don’t have a car so trying to carry groceries home can be murder on your hands and arms - just try it once. The farther you need to walk the heavier the stuff grows, …

I’ve been using Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit for four months now. With kids the tub and shower can get gross with mildew build up really fast. The kids forget to turn the fan on. And I have white bathroom tiles so it shows everything-not my choice it …

Possibly the only thing cooler about this little glass candle holder other than the price of 99 cents is the fact that it can hold a tealight or a taper candle. I’m kind of a sucker for that kind of versatility in just about anything. I really like the …

One of the things that I noticed was that whenever my husband and I had trash, we ended up throwing it away in the trash can. That wasn’t the problem though, the problem was that whenever the trash got full we would just through it in the garbage pale …

I have always loved the scent of pine cleaners. I love to use pine cleaners in my kitchen, bathroom, and even on my carpets. I like to buy Pine Sol, but don’t always have the extra two dollars to spend. I didn’t’ really enjoy generic pine cleaners because they …

With such an annoying mosquito problem which is not as serious as the malaria areas this side of the equator, those annoying little insects were a problem for me as some of the products that I used only worked to a certain extent.
I have recently acquired the Raid electric …

I use Harpic Power cleaning gel to clean my toilet bowl every week. It is so effective in removing the stubborn stains left on toilet bowls that has not been cleaned well for long time. The smell may be repulsive and I do not like …

One of my favorite discoveries of all time has been the many uses of Dawn dish washing detergent! Not only does Dawn get the job done with those greasy, grimy dishes- but here’s the 101 on the rest of her talents.
Got fleas? Once a month I bathe my dogs …

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 is an exclusive design by Maytag. Model MCE/68000, it is in the Neptune Series. Good Housekeeping gave this unit a GOOD BUY AWARD.
This is a two in one dryer. The drying center offers the largest capacity….24.3 Cu Ft. Capacity! This offers three times more total drying space than …

Evide Halogen Heater, the complete heating solution for your home . We lives in a very cold place where the temperature goes below 0 degree Celsius . It’s freezing cold here and surviving without a heater is just about impossible. We use to light up fire everyday but it …

In an attempt to start changing all of my old worn out non stick cookware, I decided to give stainless steel a chance. Now, admittedly, I have never used stainless steel before and so was not prepared to go straight for All Clad and it eye watering price …

I like using this disinfecting wipes in our kitchen and in our bathroom because of its proven cleansing and disinfecting power. I am very picky when it comes to cleanliness in our home. I want to make sure that I can not only see that the surfaces in our kitchen …

Fairy Ultra is a well known dishwashing soap, and I was using it for a while.
In the TV advert they were always saying that it lasted for really long, so you ended up saving money, and I wanted to try by myself if it’s true.
Well, first of all, it’s …

What with Spring Training being in full swing, I thought I’d show my team spirit and purchase some Baseball inspired party ware I recently spotted at TJ Maxx. Perhaps its because my home state houses more than fifteen teams during this time of year or the fact …

Summer heat is absolutely unbearable. Sweat pours down, hunger declines and to be perfectly honest all you want to do is drench yourself in water, ice or something that is part of that family. continuous showers are something which for most, me included are just not happening and the …

The Royal Garden Lace Detail Sheet Set is a pretty sheet set for any young girl’s room or ladies bedroom. The sheets are polycotton 225 thread count so the sheets are cool in summer and easy to care for as you can just throw them in the washing machine. …

The reason I chose this particular brand of clothes washing detergent was basically because I had loads of shopping to carry already and this comes in a relatively small bottle as it is so concentrated. It has a pump dispenser and according to the label you only need …

The best smelling candles that I have ever come into contact with are Home Interior candles if they say that it is baked apple pie scented when it is burning I guarantee it will smell like apple pie. The candles are a little high though, however if you burn …