In April I decided to try again to quit smoking.  I had been smoking for about 25 years and had tried several times to quit and actually quit for 8 months in about 1992.  So, I knew I could quit but was also aware of the temptations to start smoking again.  I had used the patch before but this time I tried the Commit Lozenges.  I have a history of heart disease so I talked t...

In working with wood on small projects such as bird houses, I thought I had all the "saw power" I would ever need with a circular saw.  But to make things a lot easier, faster, and neater I found that I needed a miter saw.  I tried the hand saw with a miter box but that took forever and was very tiring.  So I asked my local handy hardware man what to do.  He recomm...

I live in the deep south and mosquitoes are a year round problem. This has always been a problem for my because if one of those nasty little bugs bite me I have a whelp the size of a golf ball. Off Deep Woods Insect Repellent is a product that helps me deal with my itchy problem. Off Deep Woods offers long lasting protection and lives up to the promise. They also claim to repel ticks, biting fl...

  National Geographic Kids Magazine is one of the best magazines I have found for children. While this is not a magazine for very young children, children that are between the ages of 6 and 14 will find this magazine very educational as well as interesting to read. For the children that love video games, there is a section titled Video Game Central. Each issue, Video Game Central, gives a ...

While The Next Grilleration George Foreman countertop grill is not a bad grill, if I had to make my purchase over again I would not choose this grill. This small appliance has a nice clean sleek look in black. The cooking surface area is not inadequate (approximately 13 inches by 7 inches) but there several features about this grill that I do not like. First, if you are cooking a steak or anoth...

CG Smoothers All Day Hydrating Make-Up by Cover Girl is a wonderful foundation make-up. I found that the product really does keep you skin from drying out during the day. For those of us that have slightly older skin, dry skin can be a very big problem. CG Smoothers also offers excellent coverage for hiding those slight imperfections that also come with age but at the same time does not have th...

Total Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer is a very effect wasp and hornet killer. One of the reasons I like this product is the fact that the spray comes out in a foam form. There is no question if your spray has found its mark. While Ortho claims that Total Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer has a 20 foot range, I thought it was more like 15 feet. This still was enough distance in between me and insect....

If you have ever had a canker sore in your mouth you know how painful it can be and how long it can last.  My dentist recommended that I try Colgate Peroxyl mouth wash, which is an Antiseptic Oral Cleanser.  It claims to promote the healing of oral irritations and that it is ready to use.  It does heal gum irritations in two days.  The claim ready to use is correct - there i...

RoundUp Weed & Grass Killer is a excellent product. It is very effective for quickly killing weeds. RoundUp is a ready to use product. No mixing or adding to your own spraying container. RoundUp claims to be rainproof in 10 minutes and show visible results in 6 hours. I actually found visible results in 6 hours and in 12 hours the weed was completely dead. Because RoundUp kills the root of ...

After trying several bug sprays over the years I now only buy Raid ® Ant & Roach Killer spray for indoor use.   Raid ® Ant & Roach Killer states that it kills on contact and that is true for ants.  The big tree roaches continue on for about a foot before the spray takes affect.  The residual action claim is correct also.  This spray is not...

I suffer from teeth so sensitive that they can start hurting for no reason. Sensitive teeth can seriously alter the way you eat and drink. Crest Maximum Strength Sensitivity Protection Whitening Plus Scope is a toothpaste I highly recommend.  The toothpaste definitely has made a difference but it should be used for everyday tooth brushing.  It seems to not work if you only use it peri...

Unfortunately, I have dry frizzy hair. In addition, I live where the humidity is always present. Dove Moisturizing Shampoo for dry or damaged hair is a wonderful product that helps reduce the frizziest hair. My daughters who do not have frizzy hair also love this product. Since using Dove Moisturizing Shampoo I have found that a less split ends and my hair looks much healthier. It has a wonderf...

I have very dry and frizzy hair but have found some relief from Dove Moisturizing Conditioner. This wonderful conditioner, which I use in conjunction with the shampoo, leaves my hair softer and smoother. Immediately after using I am able to run my fingers through my hair without the hang up of tangles. Dove Moisturizing Conditioner is not a heavy greasy product and the claim of weightless moist...

With the recent scare with toxic products in pet food, I have tried to find a canned dog food that is safer and that my dog will enjoy. I really believed that my 70 pound Shar Pei with eat almost anything but have found that not to be the case. During the time that toxic pet food was making the news almost every night, I began to feed my dog food that was prepared by my family. Needless to say ...

I have finally finished my search for soft cat food that my cats will actually eat and not pretend to cover it up. Whiskas Choice Cuts With Turkey in Gravy has become their all time favorite. When I call them they sit and wait patiently with a great look of anticipation of savoring every little bit. I have to believe what has won them over is the amount of gravy in these meals. They love to lap...

I have recently started producing videos for a website and after trying several free trials I have found that I love using Sony Vegas Movie Studio. Initially, it was very confusing but now it is relatively simple to produce a video file that can be uploaded to a website or downloaded to a DVD. I am using Sony Vegas Movie Studio 6.0. While there are more current versions, I have found I have bee...

After being without electricity for 2 weeks due to Hurricane Rita in 2005, I bought a generator.  The one I decided on is a Briggs & Stratton, 3750 Watts, Model No. 030238.  I chose this one for several reasons.  The first consideration was cost.  I wanted one big enough to run a window unit air conditioner and not have the cost of a unit big enough to run a lot of appli...

I recently purchased a Black & Decker Trimmer/Edger, Model No. ST6500.  It is an electric model, 12" bump feed.  I am a female and don't have tremendous strength in arms and shoulders but I find this model comfortable to use.  The Black & Decker Trimmer/Edger, Model No. ST6500 only weighs 4.8 pounds. It does not have a shoulder strap but it is really not needed.&...

I recently had the unpleasant experience of a 99% clogged kitchen sink.  This was a slow build-up of everyday dumping in small food bits into the drain, such as washing out a cat food can before tossing into the trash.  I don't have a garbage disposal so it slowly became a problem that couldn't be ignored any longer.  I tried non-commercial solutions such as pouring boili...

I recently started shopping for power tools to use for wood working projects such as bird houses.  I have been working with tools for a number of years so felt like I was somewhat knowledgeable about what I needed.  I mainly was looking for a new circular saw.  The one I had was an old 7-1/4 inch circular saw that weighed a small ton.  The tools I chose were a Ryobi Combo Ki...