Have you ever heard of Jumbo Peanut Butter? The peanut butter was marketed by Frank Tea & Spice Company, Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1900's. The company also sold Dove Brand spices and other spices. Today, Jumbo Peanut Butter jars are very collectible.Over the years, we have discovered several different sizes and shapes of Jumbo Peanut Butter jars. My favorite is this cute little elep...

When I was looking for a small aquarium for my kitchen, I discovered the Mini Bow 2.5 gallon aquarium kit. It's the perfect size for the den, kitchen, dorm, or kid's room. Just one look at this little aquarium and I knew it was exactly what I needed. I purchased the kit with a dark blue aquarium, which is perfect for my blue male Betta splendens. The Mini Bow 2.5 gallon aquarium kit inc...

Estee Lauder's Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Creme Compact Makeup was released in Summer 2007. I absolutely love Estee Lauder products, so I just had to try this new makeup formula.  I've never used anything but liquid makeup/foundation before, so I was pleasantly surprised how compact makeup actually works. Estee Lauder's Resilience Lift Extreme creme makeup is ve...

Are you familiar with a possum belly? No, it's not the fuzzy under belly of an opossum. Actually, it is an antique kitchen cabinet named after the big deep drawers in the lower section of the cabinet. Possum belly kitchen/baking cabinets are from the 1890's - early 1900's era. This possum belly cabinet is made of oak and has been in my family for years. The top of the cabinet has do...

Years ago, I purchased a Shawnee "Puss & Boots" cat cookie jar at an estate sale. It was my first piece of Shawnee Pottery and the beginning of a quest to find other pieces of the set. The cookie jar was made in the late 1940s. Later, I purchased a "Puss & Boots" creamer and salt & pepper to match the cookie jar. All of the pottery pieces are very well made ...

Just recently, I received a small spray bottle of Estee Lauder's newest fragrance Pure White Linen Light Breeze. It smells heavenly! I've used Estee Lauder fragrances for years, but this is my favorite. Pure White Linen Light Breeze is perfect for daytime or evening. The scent is light, delicate and sweet. It's a citrus blend of Bergamot, Orange Zest and White Grapefruit, combined w...

During the holiday season, Christmas music helps get us in the holiday spirit and brings joy to our family and friends. My favorite holiday music is Josh Groban's "Noel", the most beautiful Christmas album I've ever heard. Groban is a young contemporary music artist with a voice of perfection. This is Groban's 4th studio album and his first Christmas album. It was released...

My first introduction to Bagolitas handbags was two years ago when my son and daughter-in-law gave me this beautiful handbag for mother's Day. Now, I'm crazy about Bagolitas!Bagolitas are spunky, colorful and unique fabric handbags made by Bagolitas by Janice. The company started in 2005 and is based in North Liberty, Iowa. Their products are only sold through Independent Bagolitas Cons...

After trying many different lipsticks on the market, I have decided Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting lipstick is my favorite. This luxurious formula contains vitamin C and E along with other moisturizing ingredients. It makes your lips soft, smooth and "kissable"!The lipstick is available in many different colors, so everyone is sure to find a favorite. This color is Tiger Eye, wh...

For the past two years, my husband and I have been using a Kodak Easy Share Digital Camera with dock. It's been a great camera and has provided us with many great family photos as well as photos used in our antique business.Recently, we decided to upgrade to the Kodak Easy Share Zoom Digital Camera M753. After searching several places to purchase a new camera, my husband found a great ...

Today, collecting salt and pepper sets is a popular hobby. Shakers were made by many different companies and in many designs and themes. They were also made in different materials such as plastic, ceramic, metal and pottery. I like the quality of pottery, so I've collected a few sets of salt and pepper shakers made by the Shawnee Pottery Company. Those in my collection include Chefs, Swiss ...

When cooking, I love using good quality cookware. My favorite is a small 1 qt. saucepan, I've used for years. It's perfect, but not big enough for cooking larger quantities. What I needed was a 2 qt saucepan....one that was going to last for a very long time and easy to clean.Recently, after comparing several brands and prices both in-store and on-line, I purchased a T-Fal 2 qt. saucepa...

If you love fragrance in your home, you'll love Wallflowers Continuous Home Fragrance by The White Barn Candle Company. It's a plug-in fragrance warmer with a bulb {bottle} of fragrance oil. The diffuser plugs into a regular outlet wherever you want fragrance and diffuses the scent into the air continuously. Your home will smell heavenly!You can find Wallflowers Home Fragrance in many&n...

Want terrific looking nails? Estee Lauder's Pure Color Nail Lacquer will give you beautiful nails that will last and last. I've tried most brands on the market and this is by far the best for me. I love it!The nail enamel comes in approx. 23 colors. My favorites are Antique Rose, Plum Cassis, Red Hot, Rose Apricot, and Rosa Rosa. I wish there were more colors available. The rich glossy ...

Did you know some peanut butter companies packaged their products in decorative glasses in the 1950's - 1960's? Some of the most collectible glasses were distributed by Boscul Peanut Butter, Big Top Peanut Butter and the Armour Company. The promotional glasses had pry off lids. When the peanut butter was used up, the glass could be washed and used in the kitchen as a drinking glass. Tod...

Today's environment can be damaging to your skin. Oxidants such as ground level ozone, pollution, smog and cigarette smoke can effect your skin. In time, they can cause lines and wrinkles. Estee Lauder's DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Cream SPF 15 can help protect your skin from signs of aging. It contains a special blend of anti-oxidants including vitamins C & E to help...

While working with arts and crafts, I've discovered there are many different brands, styles and colors of pens and markers. One of my favorites is the new Sharpie Retractable Ultra Fine Permanent Markers by Sanford. These markers are amazing! They're easy to hold and can be used with one hand. There's no cap to remove or loose...just click and write! The AP certified non-toxic ink f...

A few years ago, I found some  vintage figural "smoker" ashtrays at an estate sale. Then, the hunt was on. Here's an example of one of my favorites.This cute little "sailor" is a vintage porcelain figural smoker ashtray. When a cigarette is placed in one of the holes, at the bottom of the ashtray, smoke comes out his mouth. This figure is made of porc...

Recently, I was browsing in a local Goodwill store looking for collectibles and knick-knacks. The store gets a lot of merchandise in from Target stores, however most of it is priced near retail. As I was walking down the main isle, I spotted this set of adorable sheets with a monkey design. They were priced at $14.99, which seemed a bit high for Goodwill, but still cheap enough to grab them up....

Hikari Betta Bio-Gold Specialist's Fish Food is designed for Betta splendens. When I purchased my male betta Blueboy, this brand was recommended by the pet shop owner. My betta loves it! This color enhancing diet provides 100% of the nutrients needed to keep bettas healthy. The pellets are designed to float on top of the water, where they are easily accessible. The pellets don't cloud t...