We purchased my son an Arizona brand sweater from J.C. Penney for part of his winter wardrobe. It's part of their bargain line of clothes, meaning they are somewhat reasonably priced. The sweater was on sale for $11 (2 for $22). It was an adorable style of block stripes in autumn colors--brown, green, and beige. The cotton material seemed solid for the price, and I'd had good experience...

We have fed our dogs Flint River Ranch dog food for three years now. Long before concerns about rat poison from Chinese imports prompted most dog owners to reevaluate their pets' diets, we were concerned about what our dogs ate. I researched dog nutrition and learned what dogs should and shouldn't eat. Only one dog food that I found had all the elements a dog needed, and none they didn&...

I tried Sunsilk anti-flat shampoo because I was offered a free bottle. It also came with a bottle of conditioner and a small tube of a leave-in conditioner. It is supposed to make your hair shiny, bouncy, and healthy. It has a pleasant fragrance, but the shampoo is on the thin side, indicating it has too much water content. The conditioner is greasy feeling instead of smooth. The leave-in produ...

I have used the Cover Girl liquid foundation since I was in high school (so a long time), along with their loose powder. I was looking for a way to shorten my morning routine, so I decided to try the Cover Girl Tru Blend powder and foundation combination. It feels greasy to the touch, where the liquid feels satiny, and the loose powder feels like powder. It comes with a sponge for application, ...

I am not a gamer. My husband is the video game fanatic in the family, and I expect our toddler will follow in his footsteps. When my husband bought the DS, I had no interest in it. He kept at me to try it,saying it was more "my speed." I am not good with buttons and controlling directions. I get confused easily by different maneuvers I'm supposed to perform. When I found out this ...

BRAIN AGE, for the Nintendo DS system (also available on Nintendo Wii), is a thinker game designed to improve the brain response of the player. One begins by testing their Brain Age, with 20 being optimal. This is done by completing three mini-games that vary each time you take the test. Once you know your brain age, you can spend time each day playing games meant to train your brain to respond...

We stayed at the Red Lion Inn during a personal trip, so we didn't have much need of business amenities. However, they have a nice computer area for guests, and there is free WIFI in the rooms. My wireless card wasn't powerful enough, so the hotel gave me one to use during my stay. I don't know if there were childcare facilities on-site. We didn't need it if it was available.The...