Absolutely love it. It looks great and has withstood the test of time. The set consists of a slightly tinted etched glass top table and five chairs, including cushions. Except for a change in the color of the cushions the set is still available - unchanged - after nine years. Definitely a winner. Yes, five chairs not four make up the set - can you say good dea...

ING consistently has the best interest rates for checking, savings and CD accounts. Yes, it is an on-line bank, but ever since they have added a checking account with a debit card they have become unbeatable in my book. They are FDIC insured, so I do not have to worry about my savings disappearing and with the stock market being as wobbly as it has been lately, their CD accounts ...

Cash advance or pay day loan. I admit I was a bit nervous the first time, but I found Checksmart easy to deal with. The service was courteous and confidential. The requirements are primarily that you have a valid checking account with a positive balance and that you can show a pay stub and a valid ID. They do verify your bank information and your job information. You also need a working phone, ...

Going somewhere? Consider taking along a slinky wardrobe. Knowing that I would be taking a long trip to Europe I had been looking for suitable wardrobe pieces. You know, wrinkle free, easy to wash out in a sink and quick drying if need be. I'm 5'1" and need a petite size for any pant to really fit me. While Jeans are a great choice for travelling sometimes you w...

I start off my day with a freshly ground cup of coffee every morning, so why is it I had never heard of this divine coffeemaker? If you love a great tasting cup of coffee and prefer stainless and black appliances in your kitchen then consider the Capresso. It is a triumph of good Italian design and function. What other coffeemaker do you know of that comes wit...

For kids over three years old, art students and adults alike this is one awesome product. It's a well kept secret that Coldwater Creek the clothing store also offers a variety of gift items. I was thrilled to find art pencils and water colors in a black canvas zip-around tote with handles. Perfect for taking along on a trip or a visit to grandma since the canvas is easily cleaned with runni...

Blue-Ray - just exactly what does it do and why is it better? Those were my questions when I was shopping around for a new Blue-Ray DVD Player at Best Buy. Once I saw the clear, crisp picture on display I got it and so they had me. Then I heard the Dolby stereo surround sound and felt like I was part of the action in the movie. The picture quality is fantastic and at 1080p the best on the ...

Everyone that sees this monitor in my home office comments on the clarity of the screen and asks me where I got it. Prior to my search for a new monitor I had never even heard of HannsG. The price was right and since we already had separate speakers that we could hook up to the new monitor I took a deep breath and ordered it from tigerdirect.com.I was blown away how eas...

Surprise, surprise this little Canon All-IN-ONE wonder does a really nice job. It came with my laptop purchase at Office Depot and I was reluctant to even hook it up, because the chassis is so light weight and downright cheap looking. Turns out the setting for a 4X6 photo comes in very handy when I want to print the occasional photo myself. At a resolution of up to 4800X1200 color dpi they...

I looked for months to find the 'right' laptop for me. My wish list included a laptop that even as technology marches on, I will be happy with for several years. I think I found it in this Toshiba Satellite notebook from Office Depot. Prompted by an ad for a $200 rebate and a free printer I visited the local Office Depot store, too bad I didn't mail the rebate in...

I knew I needed a digital camera for work that would be dependable and take good, detailed pictures from a distance. I was prepared to spend around $150. Since I am a passionate gardener, I decided this would be a good opportunity to also look for one that would take good resolution quality close-up images of my favorite flowers. In the end, I l...

How is it possible that this movie didn't make it to the top? This is an all time classic on par with Urban Cowboy the legendary movie with John Travolta. A slice of small town America brilliantly portrayed by some of the finest actors of our time. Granted, I am not one to run out to see the latest movie that has been touted by the critics as the best of the year. I am one of those viewers ...

This movie is a rare breed in Hollywood. Robin Williams as the main character gives a haunting performance in this brilliantly photographed, moving quest to save his wife from purgatory. There are no words to describe the feelings that are evoked by the moody colors and breathtaking scenery. This is a movie that will get under your skin or leave you wondering what this was all about. I fou...

One of my favorite CDs is by Dr. Hook, titled "Sloppy Seconds".  My fears, my loves, my losses, my triumphs here they all are - the story of my life experiences set to music. Our universal connections in a song. Sadness, Hope and Joy - every song is sheer poetry. The music captures the spirit of the lyrics to perfection; you know the intent of the song even without hearing the te...

I had been lusting after one of those popular Margarita blenders, but didn't like the price. Besides, where would I keep one of these monster babies? All my friends have some sort of Smoothie machine or Margarita machine, but I figured such a singular use was a waste of my money. I trashed my last cheapie blender 10 years ago. This time I wanted looks and performance, in other words this de...

I opened an account at Bank of America, because I received a promo letter in the mail from their credit card division offering me an incentive of $100 to open a checking and savings account. Sweet, I thought and so my tale of woe and glee begins.It took 25 minutes on line to do the apps. I had a nice little chat with some BOA cyber employee, then the site crashed. I was upset, th...