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About Me: I am a writer and a bookworm, happily married to a great husband who understands and does not mind my introvert ways. My favorite literature genres are fantasy, adventure, mystery. I like classic novels, too. I enjoy good movies with substance, no silly fluff please. I like to travel (in moderation) and I think cats are one of God's best creations meant to teach us how to respect others.

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Product Name: Kitchen cabinets: Maple, Natural
Made By: Schrock

Category: Household
Subcategory: Cabinets
Published: March 22, 2008 23:35
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Schrock Handcrafted Cabinetry"

My husband has put in kitchen cabinets in our newly built house by Schrock Handcrafted Cabinetry. He had bought it an Menards, using some huge discount that allowed us to purchase about $50,000 worth of cabinets for only $13,000. These cabinets are available in many different kinds of wood; we chose Maple, Natural, since we both prefer lighter shades. The cabinets come all done & finished, ready to install - no staining, polishing, or assembling. My husband installed them himself, which was a little time consuming, mostly due to the volu...

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Product Name: Two-Panel Sliding Patio Door
Made By: Crestline

Category: Household
Subcategory: Doors & Windows
Published: August 16, 2008 20:34
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Crestline Two-Panel Sliding Patio Door"

We have two of these Crestline two-panel sliding patio doors in our house - one in the living room, leading to the deck and back yard, and the other one in the kitchen / dining room, leading to the side deck. The design we chose is similar to that of our windows, also by Crestline: wood on the inside and vinyl on the outside for low maintenance.The patio doors look neat and stylish. They open and close with ease, requiring very little physical effort. I like the convenient thumb-turn lock near the door handle. The glass is said t...

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Product Name: trainer-designed pre-programmed workouts
Made By: iFit

Category: Fitness
Subcategory: Instructional Products
Published: March 31, 2008 17:38
Overall Rating:
5.0

"iFit Workouts - What a Great Idea!"

I loved the iFit workouts idea the moment I was introduced to the it: pre-programmed, recorded sessions work together with your fitness equipment, like treadmill or elliptical, automatically adjusting your speed and resistance as the trainer talks to you, coaching you and explaining what’s going on. It is like having a personal trainer! I also love the nice energetic music, it helps to motivate you and make the exercising session enjoyable. Of course, the treadmill, elliptical or bike has to be iFit compatible for the programs to...

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Product Name: Electronic Mini Stepper
Made By: Stamina In Stride

Category: Fitness
Subcategory: Stair Climbers
Published: March 20, 2008 00:20
Overall Rating:
4.0

"Stamina In Stride Electronic Mini Stepper"

A friend of mine has bought this mini stepper from Amazon for only $59. Unlike traditional stair climbers that are built like mini-escalators with moving steps, this one is very small and compact, it basically consists of two stepping pads on a base plus a small monitor. Despite being so small that you can hide it under your office desk, the stepper does a good job imitating the stair-climbing motion. As I got on the unit to try it, I found it very easy to use at first, but after about five minutes I began to feel the impact. It was very m...

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Product Name: Vinyl / Wood, Double Hung Tilt
Made By: Crestline

Category: Household
Subcategory: Doors & Windows
Published: August 16, 2008 19:30
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Crestline Vinyl Wood Windows"

My husband has built the house we currently live in, so he had bought all the materials, from lumber to siding to windows & doors. We went to Menards and picked the windows together. Crestline was the brand we liked from the start.For our living room, we picked Double Hung Tilt windows that conveniently tilt in for easy cleaning. When choosing between Wood (nice traditional look) and Vinyl (easier maintenance), we were pleased to discover that Crestline offered a Vinyl / Wood combination, in which the experior part of the win...

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Cashflow 101 Board Game

Product Name: 101 Board Game
Made By: Cashflow

Category: Gaming
Subcategory: Educational Games
Published: April 14, 2008 22:57
Overall Rating:
4.5

"Cashflow 101 Board Game"

My husband and I had purchased this game shortly after getting married. I knew nothing about it; the price alone had intrigued me: almost $200 for a board game?? My husband, however, knew what he was buying, and he had assured me that this was more than just a game - it was a life-learning experience.He was so right. The Cashflow game is designed by Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the popular Rich Dad, Poor Dad book. Mr.Kiyosaki is a successful businessman, and he has come up with this brilliant way to teach people about how money...

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Bowflex Treadclimber TC5300

Product Name: Treadclimber TC5300
Made By: Bowflex

Category: Fitness
Subcategory: Stair Climbers
Published: April 29, 2008 14:42
Overall Rating:
3.5

"Bowflex Treadclimber TC5300"

When I first saw this machine, I thought it was some new form of elliptical. It has two rising platforms somewhat similar to foot pads of an elliptical, yet when someone got on it and began to exercise, it looked more like they were stair climbing. The gym owner explained to me that this new machine was a treadclimber. Treadclimbers combine three types of cardio exercising: stair climbing, elliptical, and a treadmill. I guess you can say it is three machines in one. Bowflex Treadclimber TC5300 is large and heavy, weighing 350 ...

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Model: 2006 FST Classic Snowmobile
Made By: Polaris

Category: Automotive
Subcategory: Snowmobiles
Published: March 03, 2008 00:24
Overall Rating:
5.0

"2006 Polaris FST Classic Snowmobile"

I was introduced to snowmobiles by my friends who had quite a bit of experience with them. I am too much of a chicken to ride one, so we did not do anything big and sophisticated, just a short, slow ride through a nearby field.The “sled,” as snowmobile fans call them, was 2006 Polaris FST Classic. The machine looks very stylish and feels solid, secure, yet comfortable and not bulky. The maximum rider’s weight for it is 180 lbs, height 5’10”, so it is not for the tallest riders. The s...

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PetAlive EaseSure

Type / Name: EaseSure
Made By: PetAlive

Category: Shopping
Subcategory: Pet Supplies
Published: May 19, 2008 03:41
Overall Rating:
4.0

"EaseSure: Natural remedy for cats dogs"

My mother's cat suffers from seizures. When their frequency went up quite significantly despite medications, I looked online for some additional remedy and came across EaseSure - a liquid natural supplement to support cats and dogs brain and nervous system. According to customer reviews on the website (PetAlive.com), the remedy worked well for seizures, reducing their frequency or even stopping them altogether in some cases. We took advantage of their "Buy 2, get 1 free" offer and got three 50 ml bottles for $69.90. For a cat, the dose i...

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Rexona Roll-On Deodorant for Women with Aloe Vera

Product Name: Roll-On Deodorant for Women with Aloe Vera
Made By: Rexona

Category: Beauty
Subcategory: Deodorants
Published: October 30, 2007 16:08
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Rexona Roll-On Deodorant with Aloe Vera"

I love Rexona Roll-On Deodorant with Aloe Vera. It is formulated for women (Rexona also has another one just for men), and it is "body responsive" - that means when your body starts to sweat, Rexona starts to work. The deodorant is easy to apply, just a couple of quick swipes under each arm and I am set for the day. Rexona promises 24-hour protection, and it is true: you won't have to worry about perspiration all day. The deodorant contains aloe vera extract, which is good for our skin. It contains no alcohol, and it is dermato...

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Product Name: Truffles Chocolate
Made By: Jacquot

Category: Shopping
Subcategory: Chocolates & Candy
Published: November 06, 2007 01:35
Overall Rating:
4.5

"Jacquot Truffles Chocolate"

Jacquot Truffles are real French truffle chocolate candy, soft, delicious, melting in your mouth and fingers as well, so do not hold it too long. It is very nicely packaged in a small golden box, and the truffles inside are protected by a special puffed pouch. However, as I have once discovered, the pouch isn't enough to protect this chocolate from those who do not know how to properly handle it. Truffles easily melt, and the manufacturer warns about it. My local Walmart ignored that fact, which resulted into the truffles melting togethe...

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Pantene Pro-V Fortifying Fortifier deep fortifying treatment

Product Name: Fortifying Fortifier deep fortifying treatment
Made By: Pantene Pro-V

Category: Beauty
Subcategory: Hair Products
Published: May 24, 2008 16:58
Overall Rating:
4.5

"Pantene Pro-V Fortifying Fortifier"

Pantene Pro-V Fortifying Fortifier Deep Fortifying Treatment (yes, that's a lot of "fortifyers" for one product's name!) promises to "undo three months of damage in three minutes." In other words, this hair conditioner claims to be able to restore damaged hair and make it healthy smooth. It is said to be gentle enough for permed or colored hair. The treatment is to be used pretty much like a regular hair conditioner, except that you should apply it once a week. It is to be applied on clean wet hair, rubbed in from roots to ends for 3 minu...

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Product Name: Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse
Made By: Equate

Category: Beauty
Subcategory: Tooth Whitening
Published: May 11, 2008 23:21
Overall Rating:
4.5

"Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse"

I had tried Listerine Pre-Brush Rinse when it first came out and I liked it, but I did not like paying $8 for the bottle. Listerine's version of this product has come down in price since, but I've been still hoping that a cheaper, generic version would become available. When I saw Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse for only about $4 for a 32 fl.oz. bottle, I immediately grabbed it. The Equate version turned out to be very similar, I can safely say that it is just as good. It bubbles as you rinse your mouth and gives your teeth a very good c...

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Fruit of the Loom Cotton Stretch Awesome Wireless t-shirt bra

Type / Name: Cotton Stretch Awesome Wireless t-shirt bra
Designer: Fruit of the Loom

Category: Clothing
Subcategory: Lingerie
Published: April 23, 2008 22:22
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Cotton Stretch Awesome Wireless T-shirt Bra"

T-shirt season is coming, so I went shopping for a nice, comfortable, and not overly expensive t-shirt bra. After looking through all kinds of bras available at our local Walmart, I found exactly what I needed: Fruit of the Loom Cotton Stretch Awesome Wireless t-shirt bra. I love everything about it: the shape, the color, the fact that it is wire-free, lightly padded, and stretching. It is a pleasure to wear, very soft, well-fitting and comfortable. I put it on and forget about it, there is no need to adjust it throughout the day...

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Type / Name: Bootcut Stretch Women's Jeans
Designer: Faded Glory

Category: Clothing
Subcategory: Jeans
Published: May 18, 2008 00:56
Overall Rating:
4.0

"Faded Glory Bootcut Stretch Women's Jeans"

I am not a big fan of bootcut jeans, but they seemed to be the trend last year, so I had bought a pair for summer. I chose Faded Glory, a brand I often buy and am generally pleased with, stretch, tall, white color. They have this below-waist waistline, of course - for some reason it is so crazily popular these days that you can no longer find a pair with a normal waistline. I have learned to accept it, I guess, if it's not over the top low; this one is okay. The fabric is 98% cotton and 2% spandex for stretching. I wore these jeans throu...

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Product Name: antique
Made By: Russian Lotto

Category: Gaming
Subcategory: Table Games
Published: June 13, 2008 15:34
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Russian Lotto"

I inherited this beautiful old set from my dear Russian grandma. She was the one who taught me how to play it, too, and I remember spending hours and hours of fun with this game. I played with kids and adults, family and visitors. Everyone loved it. In Russia, the lotto has been popular for centuries. The principle of it is very simple. The game consists of large cards with three rows of numbers on them and 90 wooden chips shaped as barrels, each one with a number as well, from 1 to 90. Each player takes a random card; there c...

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WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine

Product Name: Classic Rowing Machine
Made By: WaterRower

Category: Fitness
Subcategory: Rowers
Published: April 18, 2008 19:31
Overall Rating:
5.0

"WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine"

A friend of mine has this rower, and according to her it's the best one available. After trying it out, I completely agree, especially if we are talking about home use. First of all, this machine is very stylish, its frame is made of cherrywood. My friend has her rower in the living room, and it does not look out of place. It is not bulky and it does not take very much space. When it comes to performance, WaterRower Classic gives the most natural rowing feel. It uses water for resistance: it has a water tank mounted onto the ...

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Precor EFX 5.21i

Product Name: EFX 5.21i
Made By: Precor

Category: Fitness
Subcategory: Elliptical Trainers
Published: March 10, 2008 19:28
Overall Rating:
4.0

"Precor EFX 5.21i Elliptical Trainer"

I got to try this elliptical trainer at a gym, although it is designed for home use, as I was told. Precor EFX 5.21i has 6 pre-programmed workouts to choose from, where the machine will change speed and resistance for you as you exercise. You can also do that manually. There are 20 resistance levels, so if you are a beginner you can start at the easiest one and then work your way up. You can also change the incline: the higher you set it, the harder it is to exercise and the better workout you get.  As you...

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Product Name: Ultimate Cover Foundation, #852
Made By: Wet n Wild

Category: Beauty
Subcategory: Cosmetics
Published: May 11, 2008 23:12
Overall Rating:
5.0

"Wet n Wild Ultimate Cover Foundation"

When I saw that my regular foundation makeup went up in price quite a bit, I decided to look for something cheaper. Wet n Wild Ultimate Cover was one of the cheapest, only around $2 for a 1 fl.oz. glass bottle, yet the description of it was very impressive. According to it, I would be getting a natural-looking, skin-tightening foundation enriched with Vitamins A and E, Eucalyptus oil, cucumber extract, and botanicals. I decided to check it out and purchased the Bare shade, #852. I must say I did not like it at first. I was used to squeezy...

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Product Name: Lots of Curls Extra Hold Styling Gel
Made By: La Bella

Category: Beauty
Subcategory: Hair Styling
Published: October 26, 2007 01:08
Overall Rating:
5.0

"La Bella Lots of Curls Extra Hold Styling Gel"

La Bella Lots of Curls Extra Hold Styling Gel is formulated for curly hair, natural or permed. I have used it on my permed hair, with very satisfying results. The gel is to be applied to towel-dried hair; after that you scrunch the hair with your fingers and either let it air dry or style it the way you normally do (I usually air dry). The curls become more pronounced and defined, and they stay in place very well, without frizzing or flying away.The gel is alcohol free and safe to use on color-treated hair. It leaves no sticky or...

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