For a long time I have been concerned about the high level of harmful chemicals in my home cleaning products, but because my husband and I try to follow a strict budget that does not cover the expensive cleaning products at the natural foods store, I have not bothered to do anything about it. However, a year ago, two life-altering experiences took place that have since caused me to reconsider: ...

The busy basics busy beads toy is a fun little toy for 6-12 month old babies to enjoy. It is full of bright colors and fun shapes, and helps little fingers maneuver, spin and squeeze little toys on the handheld. The overall size is perfect, it is bigger than my son's head, so it gets and keeps his attention. I find that his attention is best with toys that he can use his fingers with-and th...

I bought this book when I was taking Visual Basic cource in my university life.I was not good at Visual Basic programming and all the books I have was not good enough.One of my friends using this book recommended me to use it.This book is for all students from beginner to expert.There are many programming examples.In this book , everything is written in a deteiled and clarified way.Examples are...

My toddler son is fascinated with phones. ANY kind of phone, cell, cordless or corded. He has even 'hidden' one of our cordless telephones and to this day we cannot locate it! Well, afraid that he would 'hide' my husband's or my cell phone, I decided he needed to get his own. I was in WalMart and was this cute cell phone for infants 6 months and up called Friendly Flip Phone...

Microsoft's Visual Basic programming language is widely used by amateur programmers. Microsoft has developed the new version of Visual Basic .NET 2008, which makes programming a lot simpler.The installation of just Visual Basic from the Visual Studio suite was disappointing. If you wanted to install Visual Basic on more than one computer, you would have to either download the 100MB file on ...

I am terrible at math. Before I purchases the TurboTax software, I never thought I would really be able to do my own taxes. This software made it SO EASY! It did all of the math for me, and asked all the right questions so I would not need to try and slog my way through the often cryptic and confusing language of legal forms. It took me under an hour to complete my taxes. My best friend did not...

This is a perfect cookbook for anyone who is just beginning to cook, or anyone who would like a refresher course in basic culinary arts. Everything is covered, from how to best set up a kitchen to how to prepare a complete Thanksgiving meal! It goes into detail about things most cooks just take for granted that every who cooks knows about. There are only 100 recipes, but each one is carefully e...

I am a Bounty paper towel user and have been for years. Occasionally I will lapse and try a less expensive paper towel, but as I am cleaning and using tons of sheets, I wish I had Bounty. Nothing works as good so I am willing to pay a higher price for better quality. I was thrilled when Bounty came out with a cheaper version called Bounty Basic. I put it to the test and have been pleased. ...

I purchased my Curad Basic Care Sheer Bandages at Walmart for $1.99.  The container that I purchased is a cardboard box with a fold in lid that has 40 assorted sized bandages.  The bandages are sheer which makes them less noticable on my skin.  I like the assorted package because it allows me to chose a bandage in the size that is right for my need at the time.  I don't ...

I had first tried Curad Basic Care extra large bandages when I'd injured my arm, and the wound needed a bigger bandage. Curad offered large ones (3 3/4 x 2 inches) cheaper than most other brands. The bandages are sealed in individual paper wraps, easily removed. Each one has a special non-stick pad in the middle, to keep the bandage from sticking to the wound as the wound dries up (one of m...

I am something of a sock snob.  I live in a place that gets mighty frigid in the winter months, and the only way to keep your toes intact until Spring arrives is socks, socks, socks!Sock Dreams brand stockings rarely let me down, and Super Basics are no exception.  They are both super as well as basic--they are a very standard long sock that isn't extremely thick nor wimpy and thi...

Baby Read-Aloud Basics is a book that should be in library of every every new parent.  As a former first grade teacher I knew the importance of reading to infants and children and when my son was born I started reading to him from the very beginning.  However, I often felt silly reading to this tiny baby, who was usually half asleep as I read.  I found this book while perusing th...

Fisher Price's Brilliant Basics Bobble and Giggle Pals are very educational. First, the lids that hid the animals are different colors. This is one great way to teach colors. On each lid is a different shape. So it is a terrific toy for teaching the different shapes. There is one way to open each lid for each animal to pop out of. That helps with hand movement. An example is to open on...

Denim 24/7 Basic Leggings from Roamans.com are terrific pants. They are pull on pants. They are made from woven cotton and spandex which means they are going to move with you. They have a 29 inch inseam. But you can get them in and longer or shorter inseams. You can get them in sizes 12W to 36W. These are women's sizes not misses or Jrs. check the size chart at Roamans.com for correct sizes...

As you know, it is back to school time. My sons are going into the 8th grade this year. They go back and forth from year to year on whether or not to carry a backpack. This year they decided they wanted one. So, on our annual trip to WalMart for school supplies, Jamie picked out this basic backpack by Eastport.They have used Eastport backpacks before and they always lasted very well. I think th...

On my last trip to Walmart for bathroom tissue, I couldn't find my favorite brand in stock.  I like Charmin Ultra Soft, but alas, there were none to be found.  So I decided to try Charmin Basic.  I thought that if I liked the Charmin Ultra Soft, the Basic would be OK too.Well, I really don't like it very much, and my husband agrees with me.  I have the 12 big roll pa...

The older I get, the more I am into comfort. As part of my everyday basic wardrobe, I like to include Basic Editions Knit Pants. My favorite style is the relaxed fit, which sits at the natural waist (yes, mom pants-lol.) But I always wear a T-shirt or top over the waist, so it never shows. These pants are great for running errands, hanging around the house, or casual activities. While I don'...

I have only used my smoothie maker a hand full of times.  I thought it was going to be a great product and time saver but I was wrong.  The motor is noisy and it has to be stopped and stirred to make a smooth blended drink. It has a hard time breaking up the ice too. The plastic stir stick doesn't seem to reach far enough around the container.  T...

Basic bar soap is a competitor in the mild bar soap business.  I was rather unfamilar with this product until a few weeks ago, when I noticed that it was considerably cheaper than competitors Cetaphil and Purpose.  Basic contains some natural active ingredients as an anti-bacterial, and it mildly helps clear skin in the process without "harsh chemicals" such as benzoyl perox...

On this 8 oz. bottle of Simply Basic French Vanilla Pear Body Mist, it claims their fragrance is a mix of fresh pear with a touch of grapefruit and green apple as well as vanilla. I use this Simply Basic Body Mist usually after I have showered. The smell is good but it is really strong. I don't detect a scent of grapefruit, apple or even vanilla. All I can smell is the pear, it overrides an...