My baby is entering 4th grade this year.  In NC, they will be learning all the states and capitals this year.  So, in preparation, I bought him this puzzle.  It has all the states and also lists the state's capital in smaller print.  I figured if he saw the information time and time and time again while doing the puzzle, then some of it may sink in over the summer :0)&nb...

After setting up my TD BankNorth account this morning which was so simple it was akin to rolling off a log, I thought about the possibility that my BankNorth account may not play nicely with Paypal.  I like the options it offers though and as I had one of those accounts before, figured that I can always transfer funds to it as additional savings incentives along the way.  To ensure th...

This resort was not actually my vacation destination when I stayed here, we were actually just passing through on our way down to Florida.  As such, I don't have as much experience as someone who actually vacationed there.  That said, for the night that we were there, we tried to make the most of our time and see some of what this resort has to offer.  This resort is part of ...

The Bic Ultra Round Stic Grip USA pen is quite a wonderful pen. It's cheap, it lasts long, and you don't have to worry about refilling or anything. The pen works quite smoothly, and I rarely have any issues with it. I write many papers, and I trust Bic to not stress me out like other pens do when some random issue occurs. Also, since they come in bulk, when your pen runs out, or if you ...

You know what they say, “pen is stronger than the sword” (probably because you can’t write any cheques with it). Does that apply to ALL pens though? I mean there are some very cheap pens, and is that stronger than the sword like the common saying implies? Let us take a look at the commonly used BIC Ultra Round Stic Grip USA pen, and just so I don’t have to write that...

The USA Today newspaper attempts what few others would do, to give quality news information on the day throughout the world. The paper is available all over, and tries to cover the day's news events and information from the night before. I personally find this approach to limit the amount of information and quality that I get from the paper. I do not like the light news stories, and I wish ...

It's never too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day and romantic gifts for your sweetheart.  If you want to give a gift that will leave your partner speechless, these are the truffles for you.  Sweet Shop USA, in my opinion, ranks above Godiva when it comes to quality, texture, and even price.  For only $30 you'll be able to buy an 18 piece box of truffles ...

USA Today is published by Gannett out of Virginia. This paper has one of the widest circulations in the world. Its a great little newspaper that covers weather, sports, national news, state news, financial news, books, music and life issues in 4 sections called Life, Money, Sports and News (front section). This paper includes a crossword, a Sudoku puzzle and a couple other small puzzles bu...

We arrived here right when they opened. This is the best time to go the animals were very active. Bear Country in South Dakota is a drive through wildlife park. We saw elk, bison, wolves and of course bears. Most of the animals were eating and walking around. When we got to the bear area though they were more active then the rest of the animals. We had one bear that was just sitting in the...

I bought this iPod interface because if you haven't read any of my other reviews, my iPod is constantly on me. I was initially skeptical of this device since it was a bit pricy, the cost of a new head unit, and it tied in to the stock cd changer. I read countless reviews on the item before my purchase, but fact of the matter is, you don't realize how great the product is until you use a...

Another great CD by the angel BoA. With this, she debuted in the U.S.A. I fell in love when the Eat You Up video made its way onto the internet. The choreography was original, very hip hop with lots of attitude, and the song was catchy. It gave me goosebumps. I love it. And when the CD was finally released, I had to get my hands on it. Of course to get the attention of other Americans, BoA chan...

In my quest to obtain that mental freedom that each man needs, to be his own king in his own castle, I have come across an online product that is free.It allows me to play poker online through the simple and free download that the OKUSApoker site provides. Now everybody knows that the Port Security Act made it illegal for banks to transfer funds to these gaming sites, but that it did not t...

My brother purchased this item several months back to use with his Nintendo DS. I must say that it is a very good product. The setup is very easy to navigate if you have any knowledge of how a computer works. Even a beginner should be able to get through it with minimum difficulty. Once it is set up, getting it working is also a piece of cake. You simply plug it into your USB port and a backgro...

Hertz has become my favorite rent a car company. The reason for that is because of their services and wide range of cars. I booked my reservation online and when I arrived I got the exact vehicle that I expected. Also I got the Hertz rewards card which is really beneficial. I can get many perks when I am doing other stuff like booking a hotel or booking a flight. One thing that really surprised...

I love to travel! I have flown on many carriers, but I hadn't experienced a flight on British Airways until this last July. My husband and I flew from Seattle, Washington to London, England where we changed planes and traveled on to our final destination of Edinburgh, Scotland.I will try to share the good, the bad, and the ugly.First, the boarding process went very smoothly on eac...

Ever since Oprah bashed James Frey on National TV, I haven't watched her show. 2 years later, I was at a friend's house when her show was on. Oddly enough, it was to promote a new book for her book club called Eat Pray Love. It sounded interesting, something about a woman's spiritual journey to find herself, and I thought, what the heck, I will pick it up. Little did I know what was...

My husband daily reads the local newspaper. I read the USA TODAY. My read is better. I get four sections, five days a week. The main section contains all the news stories, editorial, national weather and temps, Across the Nation (lists all the states and one news item from each state), Nationline (the most interesting news items) and the lead stories. There's always a chart (lots ...

I am a very busy writer who spends a ton of time working on various projects.  In the past couple of years as things have gotten much busier for me, I do not have the time to print my own business cards.  I began looking into some local printing services around my area, but the quality of their work was not worth the price.   One of my clients recommended PrintingCenterUSA.c...

Spice up your game room, den, or office with a Made in the USA Neon Quartz Clock. We did! We were looking for something neon and Nascar to add to our office decor. We ended up finding the perfect combination on eBay with this Bud Official Beer Nascar clock.The clock runs on a AA battery and AC powers the neon. The construction is lightweight chrome painted plastic. The clock face cover (cr...

As an aspiring musician on a budget, I have a hard time restraining myself when I walk into a guitar store and see some of the guitars hanging on the wall. Gibson and Fender USA guitars are my favorites, and, naturally, some of the most expensive electric guitars that are sold at most retail stores. So, when I discovered this considerably low-priced version of Angus Young's signature guitar...