When it comes down to doing laundry, I like to get my clothes free of stains, cleaned and smelling great. Over the years I’ve come to trust using the brand Sun for my laundry needs. I began using the powder formula before graduating to the liquid version, which turned …

I purchased this luggage set because my husband and I were planning a trip to Hawaii and I needed something that was stylish and durable. I had never owned a piece of luggage with hard sides before, so my main concern was that it would be heavy, but …

I have owned this vacuum for about 6 months, and I love it. It makes me wonder why I ever spent hundreds, even thousands of dollars on other vacuums in the past. I even had a Kirby vacuum that I spent $1500 on, and I actually like …

I received the Comfy Cushion as a gift from a friend visiting and I have to say this is an As Seen On TV product that’s probably actually As Seen On TV! I’m not a big fan of these products as more often than not they are not “As …

In the area where I live, you can rarely have a breath of fresh air, and I mean, quite literally: once I finish cooking and open the window to let the cooking oil smoke out, the kitchen gets filled with the smell of exhaust gas from the street. I …

I’d been wanting to paint one of my walls with chalkboard paint for quite some time, but I had no experience with the paint. I asked an employee at Lowe’s, and Valspar Chalkboard Paint was what he recommended. I didn’t see any other colors in stock - though I’m …

Recently was the first time that I actually decided to try something different when it came to buying canned air fresheners. I came to my decision because I was tired of buying spray air fresheners that didn’t seem to do much good in my house when it came to …

Looking for a sleek and perfectly table lamp, I stumble upon Boston Harbor Architect Swing Arm Desk Lamp. I did a little research and decided to buy this product. The impeccable design coupled with promised durability was main attraction of this lamp.
I am using this lamp for about five …

When I’m hosting dinner parties, I like to bring out my libbey glass bakeware because the one thing I’ve learned in terms of cooking and baking is presentation. I always do my best to make my food visually pleasing, and my Libbey glass bakeware helps with that.
Before I started …

I enjoy making homemade pizzas because I get to be creative with my toppings, and sometimes they make for a great lazy cooking night. I’ve never used anything special to make them until my mom suggested I get the All Clad bakeware pizza stone kit because she uses hers …

No matter what time of the year it is, I always love to prepare comfort foods. My particular favorites are casseroles, stews and soups. I wanted a pot set that would be heavy like a dutch oven and would be oven safe.
The Le Cresuset Heritage stoneware 7 piece set …

When I saw this cheesecake pan I thought it would be perfect to make miniature cheesecakes. I could make mini cheesecakes people would want to eat without being intimidated by a slice of cheesecake. Also, making the mini cheesecakes would be less cooking time.
I love how this pan was …

I love to bake! I don’t know what it is, but every since I became a mother I have found a passion for baking. I love baking pastries, breads, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. Whatever sweet I can create with my oven I will.
I recently have been getting into learning …

In the past month alone, I think I’ve spent almost thirty dollars at Kangaroo because I’m obsessed with their hotdogs. There are some days when I don’t even need gas, but I find myself strolling through the doors just the same for my hotdog fix.
I don’t know what it …

There is a great deal to be said about the Rowenta Advancer Iron which is Model Number DZ9080. I believe some persons will think that the Iron is a bit on the high-side as far as price; however, that said, it has a good deal of favorable features. …

I am one of those people who cannot have a great day without a cup of hot, tasty coffee. Unfortunately my last coffee maker decided to kick the bucket without giving me any notice which left me scrambling to find a new coffee maker.
I wanted a coffee maker that …

I purchased this OxiClean stain remover with the main intent of using it to remove stains from some of my laundry. At about $7 for a relatively small container of the product, I’m not very satisfied with how well it worked, at least in terms of removing stains.
I read …

While I was out shopping recently I came across Yankee Candle’s new range of fragrances, specially developed for Spring 2013 and featuring some amazing sounding candles. I’d already bought one large jar (Black Coconut) when I spotted this Waikiki Melon fragrance, and after a quick sniff of the …

I’m a huge Yankee Candle fan, preferring this method of fragrancing my home than chemical-filled air fresheners and linen sprays. I like to try different varieties but was increasingly finding myself stuck in a rut with their candles and reaching for the same variety again and again, so …

As a keen baker I dislike purchasing ready made cakes, simply because homemade always tastes best and I can easily control the ingredients. One thing I have always had trouble with however is Angel Food cake as I’ve never been able to find a pan which will allow …

I actually came upon this by accident and I ended up ordering it. I was browsing DudeIWantThat.com and found that this was listed. This concept is actually really interesting and quite practical as well. The idea is to have a maximum, but not blinding brightness at the same time …

The Nostalgia Electrics Old-Fashioned Popcorn Maker (Model KPM-508) is a hot oil popcorn popper. It is modeled after the old style popcorn carts of the 1900s. It is red and has nostalgic gold lettering and detail. The base and top are made of metal and the …

This nightlight has become an important part of our son’s bedtime ritual. He has never liked the idea of going to sleep at night. We have tried everything, warm baths, bedtime stories, and thoroughly wearing him out in the evenings. He is like a broken windup …

When it comes to bath tissue, I think a majority of people out there would say skimping is not an option. Shopping for the right kind of bath tissue is admittedly kind of complicated because you want something that is going to be strong, but not so strong that …

When I purchase paper towels from the store, I usually wait for a good sale to pop up on a six pack or eight pack. I seldom purchase a single roll of paper towels or a two pack because when I do the math, the value simply isn’t there, …

I recently purchased a soy container candle through Ulta.com. I purchased it for $18, but I checked today and it is now on sale for $13.50. It is a 9.9oz candle, with an advertised burn time of 60 hours. The scent I purchased was “Coconut …

When it comes to dish-washing I like to use the liquids over any other. I feel that they are gentle on the hands and are effective in cleaning just as good as the other harsher mediums. But then not all dish washing liquids are great.
I have extremely …

In my house there is a lot of moisture like many houses. From the kitchen to the toilet, the numbers of places where the moisture loves are unlimited. In the beginning my wife used four different products; one for the toilet, one destiny to clean the kitchen and the …

A little after Hurricane Sandy passed by the island we were having a few problems with flies and mosquitoes. Swarms of the flies had suddenly appeared from almost nowhere, mosquitoes had suddenly increased in their numbers making it hard for me and my family to stay one place or …

When it comes to washing items I usually buy whatever is on provide and let us accept it most of the time there is a washing item provide on somewhere whether in a grocery shop or lower cost shop. Lately I required to top up on a few items …

A lot of people have a lot of things to say about good coffee and good coffee machines. I wanted to make good coffee at home, but I didn’t want to spend thousands or even hundreds of dollars on a ‘good’ coffee machine. I did a one-day coffee making …

When I decided to purchase the Febreze Set & Refresh Apple Spice & Delight Air Freshener it was because the store had some value packs on clearance. I had never tried this type of air freshener product from Febreze before, but have tried other …

If I am asked to describe my pop-up toaster succinctly, I would say it to be an elegant, simple to use, and power packed one. I am using Orpat Opt-1057 Pop-up Toaster for about six months. I had bought it randomly without doing any sort of research. It was …

It was just a co-incidence that I bought Philips HD 7450 Coffee Maker for personal use. I had always preferred hand made coffee as I never liked the taste emanating from coffee vending machine or portable coffee maker. But one of my friends told lots of positive about this …

I bought Philips HR1351/C Hand Blender online by paying Rs. 1500 (approax $30). My main purpose was for pureeing food items for my baby. I am using it extensively for blending and pureeing and as of now I am extremely satisfied with it. Its chopping function is also working …

Recently I found a perfect companion for my breakfast. I bought Prestige PCMFS Sandwich Maker which is a great product coming with an attractive price tag. I had to spend only Rs. 1036 (approax $20). I bought it online six months back. As far as sandwiches are concerned, it …

Anyone that likes to entertain likes to have nice things to do so with, and sometimes you just need a fun little something on the table to get everyone talking and having a good time. When I first saw the Mastrad Ceramic Chocolate Fondue Set I knew I found …

The Tempo Widepath is a bagged upright with a removable tube/wand for attachments, stairs, etc. I have had a great deal of experience with vacuum cleaners. I have a dog that sheds like none other and I am constantly burning up vacuums. About a year ago my …

I have to start by saying I have the world’s WORST dog when it comes to shedding. I tend to do A LOT of reviews on vacuums because I have owned a lot of vacuum cleaners.
I recently blew up another vacuum (Hoover Tempo Widepath). While …

When I make a lovely tasteful relaxing cup of herbal tea using loose leaf blends I like to use the Kati Tea Brewing System, which is a lovely ceramic tumbler mug without a handle that comes with a stainless steel infuses and lid. I love to make herbal teas …

I bought Orpat OEK – 8127 Electric Kettle last month. My experience with this kettle is somewhat mixed one.
I spend Rs. 730 ($14) to get this kettle. This is not an astronomical figure and hence I didn’t go for extensive research before buying it. My main intention was …

Bajaj Majestic ICX 6 WOV Induction Cook Top is quite a good product. I am using it since five months without any overt or covert problems. The cook top is delivering what it had promised. Moreover, the cost is not much – just Rs. 3200 ($61 approx). I bought …

I have wooden floors throughout my home so I do not have a need for a large vacuum. I have a Bissell stick vacuum in green and I have my Hoover S1120 Hand-Held Wet/Dry vacuum for small messes that are an easy cleanup. I bought mine at Wal-Mart …

A few years ago I grew tired of mowing my lawn with a push mower. I have about an acre of land most of which is in my back yard. I admit that mowing the lawn with a push mower is great exercise however I wanted a ride on …

Arm and Hammer Extra Strength with Oxi-Clean is another product that I had a coupon for. I use baking soda a lot and so I decided to try the Arm and Hammer liquid laundry detergent. I got the small bottle, which was supposed to serve for 35 loads …

Now that winter is here I have pulled down several sweaters and two of them are a great fit but as I was putting one on I noticed that it was very faded and instead of black it was a more of a charcoal grey. I was going …

I am not really one to buy things that I see on television because mostly I feel like they are overpriced and pretty much worthless. However, I did give in and purchase this product because I had recently cut myself on the sharp edges of a spaghetti sauce …

Recently I received a coupon in the mail for Gain Ultra Dish Liquid. I have never used Gain dish liquid before but I am a big fan of Gain laundry products so I decided to go to Wal-Mart and try this product. It is $1.97 full price at …

I have always loved having a slow cooker in the house. I use it for practically everything. I discovered that I could cook a 3 lb. Pork roast in there and have the most delicious pulled pork sandwiches for a week. I think it is one of the best …

The standard toaster oven does little more than toast bread and reheat food. The Black and Decker InfraWave Oven is like a toaster oven and convection oven all in one. I use this oven more than the big gas stove. It is much more convenient to cook food in …