Product Reviews

I don't like the water where we live now.  I miss my well water.  I never, ever thought I'd say that.  We had some really good water.   Water is my main drink and I have a lot each day.  But when I don't like how it tastes, it's hard to drink it each day.  My husband calls me a water snob, but I don't care I just want water that tastes good. The 6-Cup Filter Pitcher from ZeroWater is a sleek, easy-to-pour pitcher so you can enjoy pure-tasting tap water throughout your day at work and home. The newly designed pitcher has the same powerful filtration system from Zero Technologies which removes 99.9% of dissolved solids but in a new, convenient space-saving design that fits perfectly on desk...

I'm a huge fan of Coffee, as most of you know - I run on Coffee - every single day!  I also talk a lot about Cross Country Cafe.   But for those of you that aren't familiar with them, they are on online coffee shop and they sell coffee in the form of k-cups, pods, ground and whole bean.  They also sell coffee accessories including Keurig Brewers!  Every Wednesday they have a Wacky Wednesday sale and they have a sale that includes all types of coffee for really great prices.  Sometimes they even toss in something extra - like FREE Shipping.  It's different each week! Cross Country Cafe is one of my favorite places to get K-Cups because they have a huge selection of Keurig K-cups and gourmet...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holidays are right around the corner.  That means the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties, school events and trying to check things off our holiday to-do lists is just about here. One thing I always try really hard to remember is the batteries!  The girls get so many toys that need batteries and since they play non-stop the first week they have them, we always run out of batteries.  It NEVER Fails.  But this year I'm going to learn from my past mistakes and make sure I have enough batteries!!   For all those important electronic holiday gifts there is Energizer® MAX® batteries with Power Seal Technology which gives you the confidence in knowing you...

I love holiday movies.  I could sit and watch every single holiday movie all season long if I had the time.  I try to DVR them each year and sometimes find myself watching them well into the New Year but through-out the month of December they really help to get me in the holiday spirit.  And some are just pure entrainment to break the holiday stress! Christmas Miracle arrived on DVD on October 16th.  This original and heartfelt story shows that nothing is impossible when an unlikely group of eight strangers must spend their Christmas together because of an unexpected blizzard. Despite their differences they work together and prove anything can happen during the Christmas season, even...

From the creators of the #1 live-action, direct-to-video Disney Buddies franchise, comes “SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS,” an all-new heartwarming and hilarious adventure starring a brand new litter of the most adorable talking Great Pyrenees pups! It premiered on Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital on November 20, 2012.  “SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS” is the perfect film for the entire family to enjoy this coming Holiday Season! The 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) will have a suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S.,  The 1-Disc DVD will have a suggested retail price of $29.99 U.S., and the High Definition Digital will have a suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S. About Santa...

Ohio Art, makers of the famous Etch A Sketch recently introduced some innovative new toy lines this fall –perfect for girls and boys.  As you are begin to put together your holiday gift list,  check out these must-have products! Nanoblock – Perfect stocking stuffer idea! Nanoblock – Perfect stocking stuffer idea! Create 3D works of musical art with nanoblock! These micro-sized building blocks will enable you to execute even the finest details like never before! Watch in amazement as this elegant instrument takes shape right beneath your fingertips! With a miniscule finished size, only this pig is able to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Includes detailed color instructions. For ages...

Sweet Creations wants to be the life of your party! They want to celebrate the baking experience with all the home bakers by bringing new and edible ideas to the kitchen. Sweet Creations consumers enjoy the experience of baking as well as DIY projects and crafts. From prepping to giving, their 2012 Holiday collection will take edible gifting to the next level! We received some fun Sweet Creations products for review including the following products: Candy Stripe Large Cookie Box, 2pk (on sale for $3.18) Holiday Cookie Cutters, 12ct (on sale for $8.12) Nonstick Holiday Cookie Sheet, 12 wells (on sale for $10.72) These boxes are perfect for holiday cookie and baked good gifts and we usually...

International Carwash Association (ICA) has some great tips for getting your car ready for winter. ICA, through its Wash With WaterSavers consumer awareness campaign, is committed to promoting the importance of using Eco-friendly car washes that use less fresh water and return clean water back into the environment. To help you get better prepared for the winger, here are 5 Tips to Getting Your Car Ready For Winter: Wash and wax your car at a professional car wash – It may seem counter-intuitive to get your car nice and shiny for what’s often the sloppiest season, but a thorough wash can remove harmful compounds that may cause damage when mixed with sand and road salt. Experts from the...

Take a mouth-watering stroll down burger memory lane for a chance to win big at Red Robin!  Now through Dec. 6, Red Robin guests have a chance to relive their greatest burger years by voting in the Bring My Burger Back sweepstakes for the burger they would like to see return to the menu in 2013. Guests can choose their favorite burger out of the 10 most requested Red Robin burgers of the past, from The Orbit Burger, to the Santa Fe to the Blackened Bayou Burger— or even cast a “write-in” vote. “We can’t wait to bring back one of these old-time favorites just in time for the new year,” said Denny Marie Post, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Red Robin.  “We’ve seen all...