I have bought many Pampered Chef over the years, and to be honest, I have not been all that impressed with most of the gadgets- they broke easily, or just didn't work like they claimed.  That was until I got the Quick Stir Pitcher- I LOVE this product!!The pitcher holds 2 quarts of liquid, plus whatever mix you are adding in.  The 2-quart line is clearly marked on the pitcher, and...

The 15th is quickly approaching!  If you are still struggling to get your taxes ready, I highly recommend QuickTax 2009.We have used Quick Tax the past two years, and wouldn't be without it.  I am completely clueless when it comes to numbers and taxes, but this program makes the process easy and stress-free.  Once installed, Quick Tax walkes you through each step of the prepa...

This is a Pampered Chef exclusive. The quick stir pitcher has an ergonomic handle that gives the user extra comfort and leverage when pouring. The stirring plunger is located down the middle of the pitcher with the handle for the plunger being on the top. With just a few tugs of the handle of the plunger you can mix up anything. You can mix juice, powdered drinks and even baby formula. There ar...

Have you ever slept the wrong way and woke with a stiff neck? Have you ever spent too much time outside digging in the garden and ended up with achy arms or back? Then this is something you should keep on hand in your home.This is an old product, much like Ben Gay or Asperacream, it is a topical analgesic. It helps soothe sore joints, muscle aches, arthritis pain, or general aches and pains. It...

Living in the country, we get the occasional mouse in the house.  We have had one in my pantry for two days now so we bought some new traps.  This new design has it's good and bad points.First of all, it's from Victor, a trusted name in mouse traps.  This trap is extremely easy to set with no real worry about setting the trap off on your finger.  You load the tray wi...

Quick Meals for Healthy Kids And Busy Parents By Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D., Margaret L. Bogle, Ph.D., R.D., Audrey C. Wright, M.S., R.D.   What a great little cook book for the busy moms of today. We all know that many mothers have to work outside of the home for extra income, and that makes for a very busy life. It can be so stressful to come home from a tiring day at work wi...

 I purchased this Bissell Quick steamer about a year ago. I am very pleased with this product! It is a great lightweight carpet machine. It is great for shampooing carpet, picking up spills and it is very durable. I purchase the shampoo at Walmart's for it. It is a great value for under one hundred dollars. It is used all through my house on a regular basis. It has kept the carpets fre...

Broken fingernails are a major frustration to anyone who takes pride in how their hands look. My nails go in cycles, growing extremely fast at times, then slow at others. When my nails are long or getting there, it never fails that I'll break one or tear it along the edge. When all the others are long, cutting one off is the last thing I want to do. So, I get out the Ultra Quick and fix it!...

Miss Jessie's is company that creates a line of styling products for curly, kinky and wavy hair textures. Last year, they came out with a new product, Quick Curls and I decided to give it a try! It comes in a 2 oz/60 mL tube which makes it great for travelling. Since all of the travelling restrictions placed on carrying creams and liquids, I've had reduce the amount of products that I t...

I love the Quick-Stir pitcher so much, I have 4.  1 in the small 2 quart size and 3 in the 1-gallon size.  I'm reviewing the larger pitcher, since that's the one I use so much.  The Quick-Stir pitcher is a pitcher that comes with a stirring plunger in the lid.  This makes it easier to mix up juice, powdered drinks, and even baby formula.  I use mine most to make...

Holloway House Professional Quick Shine Concentrated Floor Cleaner cleans hardwood floors and more. I bought this product because I am always in search of something good to clean my hardwood floors. They are finished with a glossy finish, but they have become worn and scratched over the years. I find that most products tend to dull the glossy finish of the floors and this product is not an exce...

They white strips work.  They leave your teeth feeling fresh and clean.  In fact it is almost like you just used their mouthwash.  They go one smoothly, dissolve withing five to ten minutes and leave you with noticeably whiter teeth.One thing that you really need to keep in mind with the white strips is that they should not be used on sensitive teeth.  i used them twice a da...

With this product i was shocked!!! First of all if you watch the commercial you see a lady at a party (in public) putting the strip on and no one sees it. Such a lie. I got the strips as a sample.It was NOTHING like the commercial. The strips do not disolve as fast as I would have liked. It was very unatrractive while it was disolving.I would never be in public with those on. I did no...

When Food Network debuted Quick Fix Meals with host Robin Miller, I thought this at last might solve my cooking problems.  Not enough time, picky eaters (and there are no longer small children in my household), varying schedules for everybody and too many last minute trips to the grocery store.  Rachael Ray and her 30 Minute Meals hadn't done it for me.  Freezer cooking ...

Like I posted I am a mother of five young children. So, I need a product that inexpensive, easy to apply meaning it takes no more then  3 minutes top to apply.  Quick Stick is definately the product. I just take the cool sliver tube out of my purse apply to my face like I am drawing a mask and then just take a sponge rub on in two minutes. The Quick stick feels like I d...

This is the best made whisk I have ever owned. It is made differently from most in that it isn't crossed at the tip. In fact, the wires don't touch at all! This keeps it from getting all bent up like every other whisk seems to. It also keeps your ingredients from getting all clogged up at the bottom of the whisk. The handle is made of plastic that is easy to grip, and it's just the ...

I purchased this vacuum because I lived in a small duplex and didn't have room for a large upright. It fit perfectly in my living room closet and didn't get in the way. However, after a month I decided it was no longer for me. Yes, the vacuum is very lightweight; however, like the big vacs it has no "give". You have to manually push the vacuum where you want it to go. Whereas ...

I use my Quick Touch Kenmore Microwave several times a day. I use my microwave to defrost something for dinner, cook quick mac and cheese for my kids, heat water for a cup of tea, and numerous other things. This specific model by Kenmore goes above my gas range and therefore does not take up my precious counter space. It is extremely easy to use and large enough for me to thaw chicken...

I needed a nice, powerful vacuum for my first apartment a few years ago that was compact but would get the job done.  I have kids who like to eat messy things, and so effectiveness was very important.  It's a very cute neon green unit that has a handle which lowers easily for compact storage.  It is a bagless--which is fantastic.  You can buy filters that have baking sod...

We have all had those moments when you wonder what the smell is on your pet - but the grooming appointment is still two weeks away. You could wash your dog in the bathtub... Although in my home he would more than likely ruin the good towels and create a mess of water as he runs through the house shaking like... a dog!These are the fix, one wipe down with these wipes and the dog is good to go fo...