If you love to BBQ like we do, then you need to invest in a smoker.  The New Braunfels Oklahoma Joe's Outdoor Smoker is an excellent choice.We have smoked everything on this smoker and have never been disappointed.  Chicken is delectable.  Ribs come out tender and juicy.  Brisket is mouth watering.  Fish is even easily cooked and comes out great--even though I'm...

The Craftsman 3 1/2-ton hydraulic floor jack is very handy to have around.  This is our second Craftsman floor jack; we needed this bigger one for our bigger Truck.This floor jack is heavy.  It's mobile on four steel casters.  The jack plate is nice sized at about 6 inches in diameter.  The jack cranks evenly to 20 inches and lowers smoothly because of the hydraulic syst...

When we needed to buy a truck, we searched long and hard.  We ended up with a Ford F250 V10 4X4 Super Duty XLT Extended Cab.  Ford's reputation for value, the fact we had owned Fords previously, and the classic style brought us to our gem of a truck.  Ford trucks are work horses!  The Ford F250 V10 4X4 Super Duty XLT can tow up to 10,000 pounds!  This is a life...

I had been looking for a postal scale and came across an auction on eBay for a deal that seemed too good to be true. I bid on and won a WeighMax Digital Postal Scale 50 Lb x 0.2 oz scale. My total cost, including shipping, was $11.99. The unit is sleek and unobtrusive sitting on my desk, and comes in a variety of colors to suit your office decor. This scale has been a lifesaver for selling on e...

The Weed Eater Power Blower 2540 blows the heck out of grass and leaves!  If you would rather vacuum, it comes with an attachment and backpack type bag to get the job done fast.Using this blower is quite easy. All you do is plug it in, turn it on high or low, and go. The job is easier if you have a long extension cord or strategically placed outlets. We use a 100-foot and 25-foot toge...

After some recent surgery, my husband's physician ordered the Exogen 4000+ Ultrasound Bone Healing System by Smith & Nephew to help his foot heal faster. His surgeon has been using systems such as this since their conception. He told us the machine works to help bones heal better and faster than standard casts and treatments alone. Using Ultrasound, It puts sound waves to your bones thr...

Recently we came into some unexpected financial trouble. We decided to get a Payday Loan from ACE Cash Express.  We had dealt with them before and knew we could get quick service from them.During our first experience with ACE we only borrowed $200.  The finance charge was $20 per $100 dollars borrowed as long as the money was paid in full by a certain date.  We paid the loan off ...

When our little one grew out of her infant car seat, we needed to find a car seat fast. I looked at the Alpha Omega 3 in 1 line in the stores and decided they looked the safest and most comfortable for my child.  However, I did not like the price tag.  I started searching online.  I found the exact model on eBay and started bidding. I won an Alpha Omega 3 in 1 and saved about $30...

While we were rebuilding the motor on our Aquasport my husband decided we needed an air compressor.  Off to Sears we went.  While there were a variety of compressors there in varying sizes he wanted the big one.  We purchased the Craftsman 33 Gallon Permanently Lubricated Single Stage Portable Air Compressor.This model came with a variety of tools as a bonus: a ratchet wrench, an...

I'm sure you've heard of Suzanne Somers, the actress turned marketer, she has a variety of products she promotes. Several years ago she promoted an exercise product called the ThighMaster. Then ThighMaster developed the ButtMaster and she promoted it.The ButtMaster is a marvelous addendum to the ThighMaster. This resistance product really sparks a burn in your gluts and outer thighs. If...

This is my brother-in-law's 35mm film camera, a Minolta Maxxum 5000 AF.  This is a SLR (single lens reflex) camera.  I'm not overly familiar with SLR cameras but I'm willing to give anything a try once. Supposedly images from SLR cameras are "what you see is what you get".  This camera has various lens options and lets the operator control virtually everythi...

The Stingray Hydrofoil Stabilizer is a product you install on your motor's lower unit, above the prop.  It's similar to a fin.  It is used to help stabilize your boat, get you up on plane quicker, and aids in fuel efficiency.We own a large fishing/recreation Aquasport boat.  We were having issues with porpoising and drag.  We decided to install a StingRay Hydrofoil S...

On Valentine's Day 2009, my husband and I decided to renew our vows. Our first ceremony did not include matching wedding bands. We decided we needed a set of matching wedding bands this go around. However, we did not want to pay jewelry store prices. We searched local jewelers and found even plain thin gold bands cost a pretty penny, about $150 each for the gumball machine cheapies. We look...

We purchased a Slipstreamer Spitfire SS-06 windshield for my husband's new motorcycle. Windshields are supposed to help deflect wind on motorcycles for a more comfortable ride. We chose the Spitfire windshield for its smaller size and sleek appearance.The Spitfire windshield looks nice on the motorcycle, does cut some of the wind, and really cuts the bug traffic. However, a larger windshiel...

I purchased this Dr. Scholl's Foot Bath because my previous job required I work on my feet 8-10 hours a day, 4 days a week. By the end of the night, my dogs were barking.  I had the beginnings of calluses and what I thought could be a bunion.I wanted a foot spa with heat and massage.  After searching briefly I found this Dr. Scholl's Foot Bath with heat and massage options.&nb...

Ah french fries are a wonderful thing; make them curly and you have a side dish with an entertaining zing.  The Presto Tater Twister can make you look like a professional fry cook and all you need to do is supply the potatoes and the fryer.I discovered one night that my family has an obsession with curly fries.  We rarely eat out and are even less likely to eat fast food.  We wen...

We live near a lake and river. My husband and I both love to fish. After cruising around on friends boats and fishing from the banks, we decided it was time to purchase a fishing boat. We chose the Alumacraft 14 ft flat bottom fishing boat.This was an easy decision as we had tested a friends identical model. The boat is perfect for two but can hold up to 3 persons or 525 lbs. There is...

Some people are impossible to shop for. My Mother-in-law is one of these people. For her birthday this year, I was completely baffled as to what to get her. I wandered the store aimlessly until I came across a display of digital photo frames.I remembered a family get-together where she stood at my computer and watched photos flash before her on my computer screen saver. She seemed amazed and li...

When we wanted to buy boat, we wanted one we could use offshore and for recreation on the lake. The cost of a new boat made us shudder, especially for the specs we wanted. We opted to look at used boats.A co-worker was looking to sell an older boat. He told us the motor needed some starter work and he was not mechanically inclined enough to handle the overall upkeep. He was selling below NADA o...

Magic Math Multiplication board is an educational toy that teaches your child their times table ones through nines.  Perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders, this little jewel came to us as a gift.  For around $12, I've seen similar units at Wal-Mart and the exact model can be found on eBay occasionally.Originally this was given to my older child.  She was having diffi...