I am always in search of a great shampoo and conditioner.  I tend to stick with one brand for a little while, then start a search for something else. I began to research natural products, particularly in the health and beauty area.  I quickly learned about the damaging things that are in shampoo in particular.  I started using a particular line of product that was stric...

I love to cook and enjoy trying the latest kitchen gadget craze.  I must have been crazed myself when I bought this Magic Bullet.  For all of you who have seen its informercial of the couple entertaining a group of friends by making several dishes using the magic bullet, you know the promises they make.  When I first got home with it, I wanted to make salsa.  It did a fine j...

I was looking for a sunless tanning lotion that I would not have to make a commitment to in effort to keep a tanned appearance.  I tried this product and saw a "tint" in my skin color within a few hours.  I applied the lotion every evening for a week and was pleased with the subtle results.  I waited a few days before applying more lotion and I was again pleased to see ...

For years, I have spent untold amounts of money trying fabric softners based on fragrance, hoping that the fresh scent would remain on my clothing, towels and sheets, only to be dissappointed time and time again.  I usually do not buy pricer consumable items, but I was willing to give Downey a try.The scent while in the bottle is smooth, fresh and pleasant.  Not overpowering at all.&n...

L'OREAL is one of those product names that is synonomous with cosmetics.  The company and its products have evolved to cater to the needs of generations of women.  I am pleased to say that I use their entire product line and it just gets better with each product.  I love to wear make up, but hate having to touch up during the day.  So generally, if I find a product that ...

Our local McDonald's has just installed a "Red Box" dvd rental station.  The "box" has a multitude of new movie rentals to choose from.  My family and I do not eat at McDonald's often, however, we have become a regular visitors because of the movie rental station.  In my opinion, this idea will revolutionize the dvd rental industry!You pay $1 per ...

If you are on your feet alot, or if you just enjoy hanging out in comfy shoes, I've got to tell you about my Merrills. I owned a business where I stood most of the day and when I wasn't standing, I was climbing the staircase to my upstairs office. Over the course of time, my back hurt, my legs hurt and most of all, my feet hurt!  (Not a good feeling to have before your 30...

We love rotisserie chicken so much that I wanted a rotisserie oven to make my own at home. I am a huge kitchen gadget fan, but my husband thought that I would use it for a little while, then decide that it was too much trouble to make my own chicken.  Boy, did I ever prove him wrong!!!My mother-in-law bought the rotisserie for me for a Chistmas gift in 2006.  I have used the roti...

Do you love to eat rice, but have a difficult time getting it just right?  Have I got the appliance for you!  This is actually my third Black & Decker rice cooker within 12 years.  My first one (recieved as a wedding gift) was very small and I soon realized that I wanted a bigger one.  I used the second rice cooker for about ten years, the switch finally quit on me....

I love to cook and experiment with different foods, but there are some days that I just perfer to throw some ingredients into a pot and let it cook all day.  That is why I love my Hamilton Beach slow cooker.My slow cooker is as simple as anything can be.  You have the choice of off, warm, low and high.  That's it!  It is a 7 qt pot and is large enough to m...

Have you ever wanted a grilled burger, but the weather conditions were not right to use your outdoor grill?  You should try an indoor, stovetop grill.  Last Christmas, I recieved a $30 gift certificate to Bed, Bath and Beyond.  I had been shopping for a stovetop grill because Rachel Ray uses one on my favorite show"30 Minute Meals".  In fac...

My 4 year old son does not like eating vegetables.  He will only eat veggies if they are pickled...go figure!  I have always given him a multi-vitamin, but I was a bit distrubed at the amount of sugar content as well as food coloring in the popular children's vitamins for sale on the drugstore shelf.  I was searching the vitamin shelves at my local health food store when I ca...

I LOVE Bath and Body Works!  I have never had a product from that store that was not well worth the money.  My friends and family know that if they do not know what to buy for me, get me a Bath and Body gift certificate and I will be a happy camper! I hit the jackpot a few weeks ago when I spent a gift certificate on the "Foaming Hand Soap".  It comes in an 8....

My poor husband is SO allergic to poison ivy.  Unfortunately, poison ivy is prominent in our area.  Last year, our next door neighbors were burning a brush pile in their backyard.  We were in our front yard washing our vehicles.  Evidently, the neighbors were burning poison ivy in the brush pile.  Every so often a breeze would blow a plume of smoke our way and by t...

I am in love with this cleaner!  I have used another foaming tub cleaner for a few years, but do not like the "chemical" smell that seems to linger in the air after spraying it.  A few weeks ago, I was doing my weekly shopping at Target and noticed the Soft Scrub Foaming Cleanser was on sale, so I decided to try this product.It is a spray and has a wide, comfort handle which...

I enjoy the fresh smell of a "just cleaned" house.  In between my weekly deep cleaning of my house, I have discovered the Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer spray.  I spray it on anything that is fabric in my home and the fresh and clean scent lingers for quite awhile.I spray my comforter and my son's comforter after making the beds in the morning.  I usually spray...