My husband and I plus another couple stayed at this resort in May 2007 for four nights,five days. We had a blast! It is an all inclusive resort and I felt that the price was very good for all we got. Per couple we paid $1300. This included airfare,accomodations, all meals,snacks,drinks (alcohol and non). It also included non-motorized water sports (snorkeling,kayaking etc.) nigh...

This was our third annual trip to Mexico. We always go with friends, another couple. This year, we had actually booked at another resort, and a week before we left we were notified that our resort had a fire. We were moved to the Catalonia Royal Tulum. It turned out to be such a blessing! This was our favorite resort yet, by far! The whole place was beautiful and immaculate. The employees were ...

This radio control helicopter was a recent purchase for our daughter. It looks like a bee/helicopter, with glowing eyes,hence the name "Stinger". It really is a lot of fun. It has a four way remote control and it really buzzes around quickly. The remote doubles as the power charger and takes six AA batteries which are not included.The helicopter only runs for about ten to fifteen minu...

When we bought our current home, the windows were almost 30 years old. They were in terrible shape with gaps and sashes that wouldn't stay up. We shopped around and ended up buying Pella vinyl, double-hung replacement windows. My husband did the installation himself, which saved us a small fortune. They were actually really easy to install and fit snugly. We haven't had any issues with ...

We started getting Direct Tv service about four years ago and for the most part have been very happy with it. One reson we decided to switch from cable was the unbelievable number of channels that you get with the satellite. There is always something to watch at any given time. Also the price difference was not really a factor as cable and direct tv are about the same price. The ...

My sister bought this karaoke machine for her kids and while they had fun with it at first, it wasn't long before the picture on the monitor went out completely. It only has a 5.5" black and white screen to begin with. The words are difficult to see unless you get very close. The upside is that the machine can also be connected to a television with an A/V cable. Then the words are...

The Peppermint Cocoa scentedYankee Candle is one I would definately recommend. I recently went to my mothers house and she had this candle burning. It smelled so homey and it smelled like she had something baking in the oven. It reminded me of cold, snowy days as a child and of coming in to a delicious steaming cup of cocoa that my mom had made to warm me up. I was at a Yankee ca...

We recently came across this game in the store. We are always looking for fun outdoor games that we can all play as a family. My husband and I both remember a similar game as kids. Nostalgia probably played a part in making this purchase. At $29.99, it seemed a little high, but I will say it has been worth every penny. All of my kids from age 13 to 4 love it. I do feel a little worried when the...

My daughter has recently discovered the world of Webkinz. They are stuffed animals that also come with a sealed code on the tag that you can enter online at the Webkinz site. You can then play with your animal in the virtual Webkinz world. So far she has gotten a husky, a chiuahua and a black stallion. There is a fairly large selection of animals to choose  from and I'm sure more ...

I own a 2004 Kia Sedona. I bought it new about three years ago. So far it has been a great van. I've replaced the tires and had the a/c worked on, but other than that no problems. We shopped for a while for a mini van and checked out just about every brand out there. What got me to buy the Kia were three things. First is it's safety rating. It has a 5 star crash test rating. That is the...

I have been using Turbo Tax online for the past four years to do my end of year taxes. I chose to pay for this service each year rather than pay an accountant to do it. I save about $100 that way. It is very simple to use. The program walks you through the entire tax return, asking questions that you fill the answers into. It even gives explanations of what each item is and where to find t...

First of all, a warning...do not buy this poorly made product! Last summer,I puchased this as a gift for a friend with a pool. We are neighbors and best friends and so my family spends a lot of time at their pool. I saw this underwater light show in Target for $19.99, and thought it looked fun. It is supposed to float around in the pool and send out different colored light p...

Apt. 9 pajamas are my absolute favorite brand. I bought my first set a few years ago at Kohl's department store. The first pair I bought were black capri length pants and top with some pink ribbon accents. They were really cute, but better than that, they were so comfortable that I wanted to wear them every night! The fabric is 100% cotton. I had no problem with them shrinkin...

We recently replaced some linoleum flooring in our house with Robbins solid oak wood flooring. We chose the 3 1/4 inch planks in the color chestnut. I had been wanting hardwood flooring for a long time. Choosing the color and style was the most difficult part. We had the floor laid in the main, front hall, dining room and kitchen/ eating area. All of these areas flow into one ano...

I love Pledge Multi-surface cleaner. It is really easy to use and it is such a versatile product. You can use it on pretty much any surface- glass, wood, electronics. I love it that I can walk from room to room and dust a bunch of things with out having to switch from wood cleaner to glass cleaner etc. You just spray the product on a cloth or paper towel and dust with it. It's also great fo...

The Phillips Senseo coffee maker is a product that I have come to really love. It may not be for everyone, but it is perfect for me. It is a one cup coffee maker. You use these little pods of coffee and just heat the water in the resevoir (takes only a minute or two), then you put the coffe pod in the pod holder and press the brew button. It makes a perfect one cup of coffee. I love it for days...

I recently received a sample of Secret Clinical Strength deodorant in the mail. I used it for about 2 weeks and I really liked it. It advertises that it keeps the perspiration at bay, not just the odor. It is true. I felt drier with this product than with any other I've tried in the past. I like that it doesn't just try to mask the odor but it actually helps you to sweat less. A lot les...

I have recently been lucky enough to try the new Nestle Crunch Crisp Bar. Let me tell you it is delicious! I'm not a real big fan of  the regular Nestle Crunch bar. This however, really met with my high standards of chocolate. It is sort of like a Kit-Kat bar, but the filling between the wafers isd chocolate  and has a better flavor. It's crispy but also kind of creamy at the ...

I have recently tried Listerine Quick Dissolving Whitening Strips. I've tried similar products before and what I like about these is the fact that you don't need to remove anything from your mouth at the end. They just dissolve on their own after about five to ten minutes. It's easy to apply to your teeth and it is not messy at all. It seems to me that these strips feel less cumbers...

I'm going to review what has become my favorite laundry detergent - Tide with added febreeze. I have always liked Tide. I've tried other laundry detergents and Tide seems to get my clothes the cleanest. My family has sensitive skin and this is also a reason I use Tide. It does not effect anyone's skin in the home. The new Tide with febreeze is wonderful because it really makes my la...