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Pillow Reviews: The Total Pillow

2011-07-28T12:04:00.001-04:00

This morning I woke up with my lower back killing me again. I’m not sure what I did to it yesterday, but this morning it’s letting me know what it thinks of me – it hates me.

So, I sat down at my netbook, shoved my Total Pillow behind my back and breathed a sigh of relief. That’s when it hit me – duh! Why haven’t you done a review on a product that’s been your lifesaver for nearly a year. And so I am. : )

Product Overview:

Summary: The versatile pillow that changes shape for total comfort and support!

Size: 12 x 12 x 3 inches ; 9.6 ounces

Seller: Amazon.com

Price: $14.39 & eligible for FREE Super Saving Shipping

Main Features:

Twist turn and shape the Total Pillow™ any way you like!
Filled with tension easing micro-beads

Great for use:
On a plane
In a car
Watching TV
Playing games
In the office
Seat Cushion, Neck Rest, Lumbar Support, Pillow, Chair Cushion, Floor Pillow, Head Rest.

Durability and Performance: Now this is where consumers take a hatchet to the Total Pillow. I didn’t mention the crappy rating reviews earlier that consumers gave it at Amazon, because I didn’t want you to be immediately turned off. The rating is 2.5. I disagree with the rating. I give it a 5, here’s why.

Basically, consumers main complaint is that it is poorly constructed and falls apart really easy.

I’ve brutalized mine for nearly a year and it’s just fine. My cats love it! If I’m not using it behind my back for support, Little Lillie sleeps on it while I work.

I don’t just use it for my back at the desk, but I:

sleep on it at night
use it behind my head when sitting in my rocker because there’s no neck support.
use it to prop myself up when lying on my side reading a book…

See what I mean? My Total Pillow gets very little rest from me or my cats. LOL It reminds me of the Energizer Bunny – it keeps going and going.

Anyway, just like beanbag chairs, the little pellets begin to shrink. Does it hurt the effectiveness of the pillow? Not even in the slightest. In fact, it makes it even more comfortable. : )

Another complaint some consumers gave was that they couldn’t make it twist into the shapes on the box. Maybe it’s because I’m mechanically inclined, because I could. I did. I do.

So, I’m really not sure what’s with all the bad reviews, because I’ve been anything but kind to my pillow and it’s still going.

Who this product is suitable for:

It’s suitable for everyone except:

curious little kids who are always opening things to see how they work.
dogs, because they like to chew everything.
which then leads me to - little tykes who are teething.

The Total Pillow is squishy and really relaxing to squeeze like tension release balls, but it’s not a chew toy. You should also use caution when your cats use it for a cushy bed.

If you have back problems, the Total Pillow is a blessing. It provides great support in a chair, and depending on where you put it, it also helps your posture.

If you’re going to a game or lecture and the bleachers, chairs or benches hurt your bum – take it with you. It’s an all around functional pillow.

Overall thoughts:

I think it’s a brilliant pillow, and yes, I’m buying another one when this one finally bites the dust. For those who might buy it and decide they don’t like it, well…your cat will love you for it. : )

Click here to buy now!

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How to Organize Paperwork: Wonder File Review

2011-07-15T18:51:00.001-04:00

A couple weeks ago I got had a hankering to write a new RPG (role playing game). So, I pulled out my overstuffed Wonder File, unfolded it on the floor and sat there amazed at how much I'd managed to stuff in that thing. But there it was, everything in it's place, everything ready for me to dive in.

As I sat there basking in the glow of my brilliance at buying the Wonder File, I wondered why on earth I hadn't done a review on it. So, here it is! A review that should have been written months ago.

Product Overview:

Summary

The point of the Wonder File is to help you get organized and clean up your cluttered work area, by providing lots of pockets to store your documents, research, school work, gaming downloads, receipts, bills, etc. When opened, it creates it's own workspace and a nice big one at that!

Size

Open's to a 34 x 28" workspace. Closed it's 14 x 11 3/4 x 1 3/4" for storage

Seller Amazon.com

Price$15.93

Main Features

4 clear heavy plastic corner pockets with elastic corner bands to hold 8.5 x 11" papers in place.
1 zipper pouch
2 small heavy plastic pouches with Velcro closures
1 large heavy plastic pouch that holds a netbook, files, etc.
2 pen holders
Folds out to a large 34 x 28" workspace.
Fold in half, fold in the sides and you have a nice lap desk.

Durability

To be honest, when I took the product out of the box, the first thing that went through my mind was, "What a cheap pile of crap!" It honestly does look flimsy. But, I was desperate for something to help me keep my RPG stuff together, so I gave it a try, and very glad I did.

This was one of those rare moments when looks can be deceiving. I'm far from kind to mine, as are my cats, so I can say from experience that the Wonder File can take a good deal of abuse.

However, the elastic that holds papers in the plastic corner pockets are another story. They don't hold up well when you put ridiculously thick reports, etc. in them. You have to use your head, something of which I didn't and in return - I've got to sew them back on.

Performance

In my experience it works great or else I wouldn't be reviewing it and suggesting you stop what you are doing right now (meaning reading this) click this link and buy it.

As for what other consumers think. The Wonder File only receives a 3.3 star rating out of 5 stars. Here's the reason some people don't like it:

Small stuff falls out of the corner pockets.
The size - super big 34 x 28".

What those who like it think:

It's great for storage.
It's perfect for keeping organized when writing school reports, etc.
Convenient

Still telling it like it is - everyone, including myself, agree that it's annoying when the smaller papers fall out, but some of us find that insignificant compared to the benefits of the Wonder File.

Who This Product is Suitable For

Business people
Secretaries
Work at home moms
Homeschoolers
Crafters/hobbyists
Gamers
Teachers
Students
Writers
Song writers
Musicians
Speakers, etc

Features & Benefit

What makes this product so awesome, and so worth the little inconveniences is that you can pull out the Wonder File and get straight to work on your project without having to hunt around for where you put what and where.

For people who are time conscious, to have a product that saves you time and frustration the Wonder File is a serious must have piece of kit.

Overall Thoughts

Although the little papers falling out is annoying, there's always the option of using the zipper section to hold those smaller papers or even store them behind the larger papers that do fit!

As for the size, I love it being that big. It gives me lots of space to work on. If it were smaller, it would be a bit useless for me.

Personally, I love it so much I bought a second one here lately to help me organize my PLR business. And! I'm planning on buying another one for RPG's again, because my first one is stuffed and overflowing.

There ya have it! If you're always losing papers and stuff like me, the Wonder File is an excellent buy and one you won't regret. Click here now to pick it up from Amazon and get yourself organized!

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Cuisinart CHW-12

2011-05-24T11:22:00.002-04:00

Something I find a bit frustrating with coffee making machines is all they make is coffee. Ok, yeah, you can run water through and have a pitcher of hot water, but if there's a coffee drinker in the house - that's not going to go over well when they're having a caffeine fit and you're sitting there happily enjoying your tea and a bowl of instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal.

Anyway, what brought this subject up was last nite I was browsing through the latest issue of ShopSmart magazine and saw one gem of a coffeemaker! It's called the Cuisinart CHW-12 and acts as both a fully programmable coffeemaker AND a hot-water dispenser!

The Cuisinart CHW-12 is loaded with awesome features:

stainless steel
24 hr programmable
self clean function
auto shutoff
1-4 cup settings
12 cup carafe
carafe has a drip-free pour spout
carafe temp control heater plate can be set at high, medium or low settings - great for keeping your coffee at just the temp you like it
easy to read program panel has a blue back-lite and digital clock
no need to wait till the brewing cycle has finished. It has a special pause feature so you can have that first cup before you crack under the pressure of waiting
removable drip tray allows plenty of room to use travel mugs
water system works independently of coffeemaker
safety lock on the bottom of water system, so no need to worry about small children accidentally dispensing the hot water
tells you when water is ready, when to add more
can put tea cup in the bottom & hold lever till you get amount of water you prefer
Includes a charcoal water filter & Gold Tone Filter that removes impurities!
3 year warranty
Dimensions: 10.8 x 12.4 x 16.5 and weighs 9.5 lbs

That's quite a list, but then again, this is quite a coffee making machine! If you take a look over at amazon, you'll see 104 consumers reviewed the Cuisinart CHW-12 and it scored a 4.5 stars! That's impressive! Everyone agrees that it makes the best coffee they've ever tasted.

There are a few folks who have had a few problems with the hot water side, but that's because they ignored the instructions. : ) So, tossing that out the window, the Cuisinart CHW-12 is an incredible coffeemaker and one that you'll enjoy waking up to every morning!

List Price: $185
Amazon: $99.95 plus FREE shipping! A 46% savings! You really can't beat it! So, click here and head over to amazon now, and get ready to experience the best coffee you've ever had.

PS: To see the Cuisinart CHW-12 in all it's glory, be sure to watch the video.

Welcome the newest member of my family!

2011-05-22T14:53:00.001-04:00

Little Piper on my lap.

Meet little Piper! A friend of my brother found her at the end of his drive and gave him to my brother to give to me. I take in strays and ferals as they appear on my porch. Anyway, Piper makes cat number 16, and she's as adorable as her little face.

Piper is making working a challenge. Since she's the only kitten, she demands my full attention. If I sit, then my lap must be available. If I stand, then I obviously want to drag the vulture feather across the floor so she can chase it. If I don't catch on that this is what she expects - she sits down and meows till I surrender. She really knows how to work me. LOL

Jeff the cat was really ticked when she moved in. He went around smacking the other cats over the head as if he were saying, "If you're the one who did this - take that!!!" They stayed away from him for a good week. He's slowly coming around...I think.

Piper asleep on my lap.

On the work side, the incessant rain has made keeping up with the farm nigh on impossible. There's areas that are so saturated, the mower will sink to it's axles and more if you try to mow. That leaves me using the weed eater to cut large sections that no weed eater was meant to cut. Hopefully, it will hold out till the ground dries.

Neither me nor my mom have our gardens in. Well, we have a couple things in the ground but that's about it. Mom had someone run the tiller for her yesterday and it kinda sunk. It sure did look dry enough though. : )

Besides trying to make the most of those rare moments in between the rains to get caught up with the grass mess on the farm, I'm working on a new project that will hopefully launch in a couple days. I'm opening a store for selling PLR. PLR is short for public label rights. You write articles, blog posts, ebooks and reports for bloggers and internet marketers to buy. It's a lot of fun.

Anyway, that's a heads up on what's been happening since my last post. Keep checking back this week for the latest product review or better still, subscribe to my feed and get notified by email when a new post goes up!

Catch y'all later! Make it a great day!
Yo

Time for some family fun! Free Comic Book Day

2011-05-05T08:22:00.001-04:00

Ladies, if you have a hard time getting kids to read - comic books are the way to go. They also make a great opportunity for you & your husband to kickback and have some quality time with the kids reading them together. So, take advantage of Free Comic Book day this Saturday (May 7, 2011)! Read more here Comic Book Day also puts focus on reading to kids - Omaha World-Herald

USA Today That's one of the ideas behind Free Comic Book Day, which celebrates its 10th anniversary Saturday. In addition to celebrating independent comic shops, the day helps promote reading with kids and tries to introduce more people to comic books. ...

Before you start bone-building meds, try dietary calcium and ...

2011-05-02T16:41:00.001-04:00

My mom and I were talking recently about people going to the doctor for every sneeze or hangnail, and how it drives up the cost of health care. It reminded me of an aunt of mine who was an RN. She firmly believed that medicines were from G-d and that we should make the most of them.Her philosophy changed too late. I went and saw her in the hospital, not long before she died, and she told me, "If I had the chance to do it over again, I would never take another pill."If you pay attention to the commercials when they tell you the side-effects, you can understand what happened to her. The side-effects mean you might end up taking another pill, because the previous pill damaged this, that or the other. It goes on and on.There are other alternatives to pill popping when it comes to women and our calcium needs as we're getting older - it's called a good diet and supplements. This study shows how you can make the most of your meals without having to resort to some pill that could possibly cause you serious problems down the road.Read more here U of I study: Before you start bone-building meds, try dietary calcium and ... - EurekAlert (press release)

Examples are soy milk, orange juice, yogurt, crackers, cereal, bread, breakfast bars, and even pancakes. The researchers also looked at the effects of dietary protein, vitamin K, soy, and sodium in their literature review. The new USDA food pyramid ...

Columbia Hiking Boots Review for Women

2011-04-22T18:17:00.001-04:00

Anyway, my favourite place to hike is our farm, which is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians. It's a nice 300 acres with around 200 of it being woods. There's steep ravines, caves, some large rock outcroppings and lots of large fallen trees to walk along and climb over. Jeff likes exploring their hollow insides. It's great fun and lets me spend time with the little rascal and get my exercise in at the same time.

Unfortunately, my hiking boots bit the dust and I'm looking for a replacement pair that's not going to kill my budget, and yet be of good quality so I'm not wasting money. Yeah, I’m sure some of you are thinking I should just wear a pair of cross-trainers or something. Cross-trainers are fine for hiking through your local neighbourhood park, but I live in the foothills of the Appalachians - wearing cross-trainers would only get my ankle broke.

Today, I ran across this little baby. It’s the Columbia Sportswear Women's Ashlane Mid Omni-Tech Hiking Boot. It’s a beauty. Columbia is an excellent name in outdoor products, so you can’t go wrong with buying Columbia hiking boots. Here’s the low down on this pair of Columbia hiking boots for women:

The waterproof suede and mesh upper is backed up by Columbia's Omni-Tech waterproof breathable membrane.
The gusseted tongue blocks trail debris from sneaking inside during your hike,
The AgION anti-odor treatment prevents your fellow hikers from giving you embarrassing nicknames once you take off your Ashlanes at camp.

Anyway, I like them and they're now sitting in my wish list at amazon. They normally run between $75 - $95, but you can pick them up at amazon for anywhere from 39 - 41% off the regular price, depending on how big your foot is. I’m a size 8, so my pair of Columbia hiking boots is going to cost me $56.47. Pretty good, huh! One more very important thing - they all come with FREE shipping.

So there ya have it! If you’re like me and after that next pair of hiking boots - grab these up while they’re still available in your size at amazon.

Have a great weekend! Yo and Jeff the hiking cat

PS: Jeff the cat has his own blog. He hasn’t posted in it since his brother died. But here’s a link to one he wrote after we got back from a long hike: How Dare You Human!

Where's the beef? Oh! There it is! Me in my graduation picture!

2011-04-14T18:33:00.002-04:00

Graduation is just around the corner and it got me thinking about my ol’ college days. Those days when I put on a lovely 30 pounds. Yip, I was one of the statistics. I didn’t realise how much I weighed until I saw a picture of me in my gown, holding my “I-can’t-believe-I-made-it” college diploma, with my mom and dad on either side. I looked like a big pumpkin in a black gown. I sat staring at the picture in horror thinking, “Man! I look gross!”

I wasn’t sure how to get that much weight off. I’d never been that overweight in my life. So, I did a bit of shopping around and found Denise Austin’s “21 Jump Start” book. I liked that it had success stories in it, but more importantly there were daily readings of Denise sharing her own story. And perhaps even better than that - there were loads of recipes, some of which I’ve used for the past 15 years!

I peeled off a little over 30 pounds using the “21 Jump Start” book. So! Thinking about May - graduation month or June if you’re on a weird schedule, I thought I’d give you the heads up on the Denise Austin work out book that really does produce the results you want.

Here’s the layout:

1. Success story.
2. Daily reading
3. Positive thought for the day (very very helpful!)
4. Days menu that also includes eating tips of the day & page numbers to the recipes.
5. You’re activity plan for the day, along with fitness tips of the day.

Workouts are broken into days of the week. You alternate between aerobics and strength training. Each exercise for a particular strength training day is illustrated with pictures and the details on how each is to be performed.

At the end of 21 days, if you’ve honestly applied yourself - you’ve got your confidence back, are thinking more positive and accomplishing things you’ve been putting off or taken steps toward doing things you thought you could ever do. It’s a brilliant book.

One last thing, keeping in mind that Denise is not only a wife, but a mother and career woman. She basically burns the candle at both ends, so your workouts are 30 minutes at best. She has an entire chapter called, “In-a-Hurry Exercises” - exercises you can do while getting ready in the bathroom, kitchen, at your desk at work, in the car, and in line at the grocery store, etc.

Another chapter focuses on balancing family, work and exercise. There’s tips on eating out, how to build a fitness plan, tips on dealing with each body part from head to toe, and more.
If you're looking to drop some weight and have fun doing it, you definitely want to pick up this book.

Carpet Cleaners Review: Woolite Carpet Cleaner

2011-04-13T11:21:00.001-04:00

Ever have one of those mornings when you awake to a total disaster? Well, this morning was one of those mornings. It began with my cat sitting by my head and deciding to puke. I managed to shove him off the bed before his breakfast ended up beside me.   So, he puked beside my bed. But! That wasn’t good enough! He went on to puke on the wood floor, and 3 other places on my carpet.

It didn’t stop there. There was a dark patch on the carpet that wasn’t puke. I looked over at Dougie the Cat and he had blood all over the side of his head and it was dripping on the carpet. His wound he got over the weekend had burst open and the infection was running everywhere - mainly on the carpet.

That’s when I decided it might be nice to share my dream machine with you just in case you have pets too, or accident prone kids.   As you can see by the pic - it’s the Woolite Rugstick. As many messes as my cats make from infections, chucking hairballs, peeing to annoy me, to upset tummies, this little baby has been a sanity saver!

Here’s amazon’s description of this wonderful little woolite cleaner:

Product Features

* Innovation for foam cleaning
* Convenient and easy system
* Perfect for area rugs
* Powerful cleaning action pushes foam deep into carpet, lifting and loosening embedded dirt from the bottom of the carpet fibers up

Adding my own on the Woolite rug cleaner, it’s also lightweight, easy to put together, and covers a lot more area at one shot than getting on your hands and knees doing it the old fashion way. I’ve also found I can put quite a bit of pressure on the handle to dig deep into the carpet and the handle takes it really well.

HOW IT WORKS:

I have to say after reading some of the negative reviews on the product that the reviewers had obviously never used the Woolite cleaner, because their claims were rubbish.   The other reviewers were bang on. Obviously a stick carpet cleaner isn’t going to do the exact same job as a Rug Doctor or a home rug cleaner, but it sure does come close.

The directions tell you straight up that you might have to clean some of the stains 2 or maybe even 3 times to remove a stain depending on the type of stain it is. From my own experience, how long the stain has been there also makes difference. For example, I have one stain that even mom’s big Bissell can’t get out, so I wasn't surprised when my little Woolite cleaner couldn't either.

Another reviewer also made a good point. The video shows the woman just gliding it along and cleaning. LOL No, you have to do a bit more scrubbing than that, but I’ll tell ya, it sure beats getting on your hands and knees to clean up frequent messes. One helpful tip I might add here is make sure you scrub top to bottom, left to right and even diagonal. It will give you a more effective clean than just going top to bottom of the stain.

I also found that like myself, it’s a hit among pet owners.   One more thing, the kit comes with a trial size so you’ll want to pick up the full-size carpet cleaner.   So, give it a shot! You won’t be disappointed.

My top 12 reasons why I can't live without a Kindle

2011-04-11T09:41:00.001-04:00

Image by goXunuReviews It’s always been my philosophy that a house that’s not filled with books is a sad house and the occupants are in serious need of therapy. Some people throughout my life have looked at my book collection and said I’m in serious need of therapy.

Anyway, if you take a quick look at reason #2, you’ll see why a Kindle is a must for me and most likely, for you too! So, here are my top 12 reasons why I can’t live without a Kindle:

Cats can’t spray or chew on my books if they’re inside a Kindle.
My tiny cottage can’t hold anymore books. I have them in boxes in the closet, under the bed, upstairs in my mom’s house, and I refuse to stop reading just because I’m out of space.
I can highlight and share them on twitter.
I can carry my entire library with me every where I go.
It’s easy to find what I need with the “search”. That comes in really handy when someone annoys me on facebook and I want to send them a scholarly sounding argument, because I know it will either bore them to death, annoy them or make them drop the subject all together.
I can play games on it if I want.
If my eyes start hurting, I can switch to “text to speech” and it will read to me.
I can find out what other people think of the book I’m reading and what parts they like best by clicking “popular highlights.”
I can get hundreds of books for free!
I can do research for articles I’m writing for the different blogs I have, and the new improved Kindle has accurate page numbers now!
I don’t have a dozen books stacked up around me for reference material!
And did I mention that my cats can’t spray my books if they’re hidden in the Kindle?

So, there you have it. 12 great reasons to own a Kindle! Well, if you’re me, anyway. Before I forget, since the new improved Kindle’s have actual page numbers, the same numbers that are in the book, it’s the ultimate research tool for teachers, students and writers!

Now that I’ve convinced you, by reasons #1 and #12, that you can’t live without a Kindle, you can buy one here, click me, please click me, I beg of you, click me.

(Have you clicked me yet? Well, geesh, click me then.)

The Clueless Salesman

2011-04-08T18:36:00.000-04:00

I’ve mentioned before about salesmen not knowing what they’re talking about and a conversation I just had about a half hour ago with my former sister-in-law proves it. I asked her if she had a Kindle. She said the salesman talked them out of it and said they needed an ipad for what they wanted - which was a reading device that also played games, and then said you can’t play games on a Kindle.

That really ticked me off and I said he was lying. He also told her that to be connected to the internet you had to pay a monthly fee. Another lie. I could tell she wasn’t quite believing me because after all, I’m an internet marketer and this guy works at Best Buy in the electronics section.

I know that’s a bit unfair to say he was lying, maybe he just didn’t have a clue about the product. Maybe all he knew about was ipads. Maybe he was trying to persuade them to buy the ipad by making Kindle look like a reading only device. Either way, there wasn’t a single thing he told her that was true.

So, anyway, we booted up her computer and I took her to amazon.com. I showed her the Kindle page and the comparison chart between the 3 Kindles. I showed her where it says FREE 3G access. I took her to the Kindle Store and showed her the games you can play on your Kindle. She was dumbstruck. This guy, she thought would have had a clue, didn’t have a clue at all! More, I feel sorry for Best Buy because they’re losing sales thanks to this guy.

It truly pays to do your homework before going to a store to buy something. On the other hand, thanks to the clueless salesman - I’ve made a sale, because I sell Kindles through amazon. : ) So, thank you clueless salesman for helping me make a sale that goes towards paying off my hot water tank!

By the way, in an act of shameless self-promotion and the pursuit of paying that thing off, if you’re in the market for buying a Kindle, click here for easy access! There’s a ton of information on the page, from a chart that lets you compare the Kindle models, to videos and more.

Make it a great day!
Yochana

Harry Potter Monster Book

2011-04-08T12:53:00.000-04:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeWhat a find! I ran across this by accident today while web surfing and nearly jumped out of my chair in excitement. This is the coolest Harry Potter product yet - at least in my opinion. I fell in love with the monster book when I read the Prisoner of Azkaban and then saw it on the big screen.

For those of you mothers, dads, aunts or uncles who either voluntarily or through force went to see Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban, you'll remember seeing Harry standing on his bed trying to keep from being eaten alive by the monster book of monsters. Later, Neville Longbottom is nearly eaten alive because he rubbed the spine the wrong way. And now it's an official Harry Potter toy! Check it out!

Here's a look at the product features:

Electronic sensors to set up secret combination to keep your treasures safe - with sound & animation effects
Use the book as a keep safe box to store your most precious possessions.
Only you can open the book through knowing the special password
Intruders will be kept at bay by the Monster Book's ghastly growls and snarling teeth to ensure they won't be back in a hurry! (As you saw in the video!)
Ages 6+

If you have a Harry Potter fan in the family or a Harry Potter nerd friend, this would be one gift they would absolutely love! You can click here to order it from amazon.

Product Comparison: eT7 vs. Redi Check Cooking Thermometer

2011-04-07T12:57:00.000-04:00

RediCheck Cooking Thermometer

eT7 Cooking Thermometer

Whether you barbecue meats or cook roasts in your oven, wouldn’t it be nice not to constantly check to determine whether they are done to your satisfaction? Worry no more! There are two brands of cooking thermometers on the market that take the worry out of overcooking or undercooking meat, fish, and poultry.

The ET-7 Cooking Thermometer features:

* Monitor two different foods at one time.
* Works wirelessly up to 100 feet.
* Probe and wire are rated for over 500 degrees.
* Elapsed cooking timer
* Batteries included

The ET-7 is perfect for holiday cooking and/or barbecue fare. The device has two probes that can be utilized at the same time to ensure that no matter what is on the barbecue or in the oven will be cooked to your satisfaction.

For example, let’s say you are cooking a roast and a turkey. Insert the probes into each and close the oven. The probes are attached to a wireless LCD display that will give you the exact temperature of the roast and turkey. You can watch TV or tend to other tasks as long as you are within 100 feet of the oven. When the meat is at the desired temp, an alarm sounds to let you know it’s done.

Priced at $37.67 + free shipping through amazon, this little gadget is perfect for any occasion.

The Redi-Check Cooking Thermometer features:

* Remote cooking thermometer with LCD probe and receiver
* Monitors temperature and doneness of food and signals when ready
* 24-hour timer programs for six different categories of meat
* 100-foot range; elapsed cooking timer; LCD screens on both probe monitor and receiver
* Stainless-steel probe; integrated stand; belt clip; batteries included

Priced at $32.29 + free shipping through amazon, the Redi-Check is also a remote cooking thermometer with one probe. Great for outdoor barbecues or indoor ovens, this particular device offers a 24-hour timer for six different kinds of meat that can be gauged from rare to well done. You can also carry the transmitter as you tend to other tasks. Great for holiday cooking or any occasion, the Red-Check is another great cooking gadget.

Consumers who have used both cooking thermometers and raved about the convenience they afford, not having to open and close oven doors, can barbeque meats on cold days while monitoring the temp of the meats indoors, and boast that both offer precise temperatures when cooking lamb, veal, beef, poultry, and fish.

Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that offer the most pleasure. Having either of these devices can make cooking in the oven or on the barbecue an enjoyable experience. These devices are especially effective if you have an older indoor oven. It allows you to keep the oven door closed without having to check every 30 minutes or so. Check out the ET-7 and Redi Check Cooking Thermometers – they are a great asset and fun to use as well, not too mention make excellents gifts for your favourite cook or bbq genius.

The Pressure Cooker: Presto vs Fagor

2011-04-06T14:58:00.003-04:00

Presto 6 Quart Pressure Cooker

Fagor 6 Quart Pressure Cooker

As one reviewer put it, "pressure cookers are like crock pots on steroids!" Pressure cookers cook meals up to 70% faster than conventional methods. That seriously makes it not only a must-have for women who work all day and work-at-home moms, but for students as well. So, let’s take a look at two popular brands.

The Presto 6-Quart Pressure Cooker features:

* Heavy-duty 6-quart stainless steel pressure cooker
* Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles
* Strong-lock lid with steam vent, pressure indicator and overpressure plug
* Comes with rack for steaming food or for canning
* 17 by 8-1/2 inches; 12-year warranty

The price is easy on the wallet or purse at $44.50, and comes with free shipping through amazon. If you need to prepare a meal in a hurry, this stainless steel pressure cooker is heaven-sent. In fact, it's considered faster than a microwave! The Presto comes with a cooking rack and recipe book that has over 65 recipes.

Customers who have purchased the Presto Pressure Cooker have commented that it is sturdy, safe, and can either be washed by hand or put into the dish washer. Overall, this is one great product to have on hand.

The Fagor 6-Quart Pressure Cooker has the following features:

* 6-quart pressure cooker preserves vitamins and minerals during cooking
* Reduces cooking time by up to 70 percent
* 18/10 stainless steel with impact-bonded aluminum base for even heating
* Advanced safety features prevent excessive pressure build-up
* Includes instruction manual and recipe book

The price is $66.05, and like the Presto, you get free shipping through amazon. Something you might be interested to know about the Fagor company. Fagor is a participant in the Energy Star program and prides itself on being energy efficient. This pressure cooker, as are all Fagor’s products, is designed to reduce energy and water consumption. In particular, the food processor is made of stainless steel and all it requires is placing all of the ingredients into the cooker, lock the lid, and cook. The aluminum base allows for heat to be distributed evenly and is fuel efficient. In addition, the Fagor can be used on gas stoves, electric, ceramic top and induction surfaces.

Customers have touted this pressure cooker as the finest product available today, but have honed in on one unique feature. While other brands of pressure cookers have that top that jiggles incessantly when the cooking process is done, the Fagor has a yellow indicator that pops out.

For the student, working woman or work-at-home mom, the general consensus is that the Fagor is perhaps the best product offered but, more than that, the company is keeping within the guidelines of energy conservation and efficiency which is one of the top 3 things women look for these days in kitchen appliances..

To set goals: Reaching for your goals when you've got nothing.

2011-04-04T11:00:00.000-04:00

No product review today, instead let's have a "motivational" Monday! I absolutely love underdogs! Especially when those underdogs are little kids. This morning, I found this remarkably touching story on google news about a group of students on a little island in Alaska, population 40, who are determined to go to Disneyland, Santa Barbara Zoo, and the science and history museums in California.

For the past 3 years they've been trying to raise $10,000 to go. In the process, these little guys are learning steps in goal setting, what it takes to reach those goals and that giving up is not an option. Don't be a quitter. Be a winner and hang in there. They're learning that sometimes you have to adjust your goals, but you still keeping working at it.

For instance, they originally wanted to go to Cape Canaveral and Disney World, but then realised time was running out on meeting their goal, so now they’re shooting for Disneyland. It’s an incredibly touching and inspiring story. Take some time out and read about these awesome little kids! Click here to read.

Make it a great day!
Yochana

5 Common Sense Steps to Weedeater Safety

2011-04-03T20:26:00.000-04:00

Today, we're going to look at weed eater safety. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 5,000 weed eater injuries happened in 1989. About 1/3 of those were because people didn't bother to wear safety glasses/goggles.

The best thing you can do is simply read the owners manual. All the tips you could ask for are in there. But for those of you who don't like owners manuals, here is a very brief summary of common sense safety tips.

1. Never wear sandals, flip flops or go barefoot, as flying debris and the spinning trimmer line are definite safety hazards. I know you've probably seen others do it, but they're nutts, and you don't want to be like them.

2. Make sure you wear long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves, ear plugs or other hearing protection and safety glasses. Safety glasses or goggles will protect your eyes from flying debris resulting in eye injury or loss of vision from objects flung at your face.

3. Keep the cover guard on. The guard prevents any line from breaking free and shooting straight up in your face and other debris from hitting you.

4. This is a super big one, and one that really annoys the crap out of me when I see the neighbours doing this. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS! Know where your kids and pets are at all times. Don't allow children or pets to hang around where you're weed eating. They can easily end up with serious eye injuries from the flying debris.

5. Know where your phone lines are or any other line that comes into the house. Both me and my youngest nephew have managed to sever my phone line because we didn't notice the line. : )

Remember, weed eating is dangerous, so make sure you use your head, and especially know where your kids and pets are.

That's it! This is the last in my series on weed eaters. I hope you've found it helpful, and that it will help you save both time and money on choosing your next or first weed eater.

Make it a great day!

Yochana

Find the right weed eater: Top 3 Gas Weed Eater Review

2011-04-01T16:20:00.001-04:00

Welcome to the 4th article in the series to help you find the right weed eater that will make your yard look fantastic! Today, I want to show you 3 of the top gas powered weed eaters . I was going to post it here, but since I already have a page I did earlier reviewing the Poulan and Hitachi weedeaters, I decided that rather than repeat myself I'd give you the link to check them out. The review covers Poulan, Hitachi and Troy Bilt. I've also updated the spreadsheet for the gas powered weed eaters. You'll find a review of all 3, plus a video, along with links to the spreadsheets.

Click here to check out today's article that will help you make the right choice if you're considering buying a gas powered weed eater.

Check back Sunday for my guide on weed eater safety! Meanwhile, have a great weekend!

--Yochana

Top 3 Electric Weed Eaters on Amazon Comparison

2011-03-31T20:03:00.002-04:00

Welcome back! Today we're going to take a look at 3 of amazon's best selling electric weed eaters. There's a lot of information to cover, so let's get started.

First in line is the Black & Decker LST1018 12- Inch 18-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with Quick Charger.

This sharp looking rechargeable gets 4.2 stars out of 5.

Price: $104.25
Savings: ($15.74 savings)

Black & Decker is a long trusted name in tools, so there's a lot of security in buying anything B & D. Something I like about this is the nice handle up front. It's nicely padded and gives you good control while trimming.

Key Product Features:

1. weighs 6 pounds
2. 18 volts, 12 inch cutting path
3. also acts as an edger
4. Adjustable shaft and auxiliary handle
5. Comes with trimmer, 1 battery, and charger
6. 2 - year warranty
7. environmentally friendly
8. 2 cutting modes
9. Run time 24 minutes
10. Recharges in 1 hour.

Misc. Facts:

Unlike gas powered weed eaters, the noise is greatly reduced to protect your hearing and environment. The fact that it's both a trimmer and an edger makes it a best value for your money. 2 cutting speeds gives you more control. The auto feed keeps the line the perfect length
as you trim. The shaft telescopes to your height. Something that I can tell you from experience is a must for us short folk (I'm 5'3".) The handle adjusts as well.

After reviewing the various customer comments, this is what I came up with. Everyone loves the fact that there's no cord to drag around. They also love the fact that you don't have to tap the head on the ground to lengthen the string, since it automatically lengths the string as you go. They like the fast recharge time. One guy suggests trimming till the battery gets low, and while it's charging hop on the mower and mow your lawn. When you're finished, the weed eater will be recharged and ready to go again.

Another big plus was the benefit of all electric weed eaters - no maintaining an engine like you have to do with gas powered.

Next in line we have the: Greenworks 21212 13-Inch 4 Amp Electric String Trimmer/Edger With Telescoping Handle

The Greenworks gets 4.7 out of 5 stars rating.

Price: $44.08
Savings: $5.91

Key Product Features:

1. Auto line advancement
2. handle rotates 180 degrees for edging
3. Integrated cord lock prevents cord from disconnecting (This is a wonderful addition!)
4. Telescoping shaft adjusts to accommodate your height.
5. Shipping weight is 8 LBS, so I'm guessing the actual product weighs between 5.5 and 6 LB.
6. Obviously from the name, it's environmentally safe.
7. The 4 year warranty is TWICE the industry standard.
8. No tune-ups or maintenance.
9. Easy start.

As for customer reviews, obviously with a 4.7 rating, people love it. The only real downside is if you're around 6'4" - no matter how long you lengthen the handle - it's still too short. Otherwise, it takes about 10 minutes to put it together.

Lastly, we have the Black & Decker GH600 Grass Hog 14-Inch 5 amp Electric String Trimmer and Edger.

Price: $55.99

Savings: $43.62

3.4 out of 5 stars

Key Product Features:

1. 5 amp motor 9.500 rpm
2. Auto line feed
3. Head rotates 180 for edging
4. Weighs 5.2 pounds
5. Soft, adjustable grips for easy handling
6. 2 year warranty
7. Handle fully adjustable to users size.
8. Easy start
9. Cord lock prevents disconnections

As for customer reviews - you either love it or hate it. Most people love it. Everyone loves that it's lightweight and easy to start. There are complaints about the string (line) and feeder problems, but the problem might be like one guy put it - "read the MANUAL!"And it's true. Most of the time the problem you have with tools like weed eaters and stuff is because people don't bother to read the manual do what it actually says.

So there you are. I've done up a spreadsheet so you can get a better look at the differences between the three models. Click here to see it.

Tomorrow we'll look at the top 3 gas operated models.

Meanwhile, have a great evening!

--Yochana

Weed Eater Buying Guide for Women

2011-03-30T11:10:00.001-04:00

Yesterday, I gave you an introduction to weed eaters. Today, we going to look at what you need to know about buying a weed eater. There's several reasons behind this:

1. # 1 as a mother you are super busy with a ton of physical and financial responsibilities. You don't need to be standing in a store staring at the long row of choices, slowly slipping into a coma wondering what to buy. This guide is going to help you buy with confidence, knowing that you've not only saved time, but money as well!

2. If you buy at a store and ask for help, you never know for certain if he really knows what he's talking about, or if he's the Tim "the Tool Man" Taylor type who believes if you have a lawn that's only 3 feet by 3 feet you need the most powerful and expensive weed eater there is. (Said from experience.)

3. You'll know exactly what to get and not waste money on something that's more than you really need. So, as I said before, this guide will help you save time and money.

Now, on with the show. Here are the 3 key factors you need to keep in mind when choosing a weed eater:

1. Consider the size of your lawn

This is a major, major factor to keep in mind when buying a weed eater. The size of your lawn determines what kind of weed eater you're going to buy. You don't need a big expensive weed eater if you have a small lawn with very little trimming to do. There are lots of small models that fit the need. Personally, I think the electric models are perfect for small lawns, but that's just me.

2. Gas powered or electric?

It's important to be familiar with the different types of weed eaters. There are two kinds weed eaters: electric and gas operated. There are two kinds of electric weed eaters. One uses an extension cord and the other is rechargeable.

There are a number of advantages to using an electric weed eater:

1. Electric-powered weed eaters are earth-friendly (they produce no emissions).
2. They are easy to start - plug in and go, or simply hit the switch, if rechargeable.
3. They are perfect for small lawns that require very little trimming.
4. They are lighter weight than the gas powered.
5. Personally, I love the tap-n-go. Tap-n-go extends the cutting line while you're trimming and adds new line as you go along. It's also easy to replace the line when you run out. You simply remove the cap and slap on a new one. Super, super easy! Sometimes the cap can be a little stubborn to come off, but once you do it the first time, it will be a cinch after that.

There's a catch to buying an electric weed eater, though. If you buy one that's too small for your lawn, you will eventually burn up the motor. Don't be like me and do that. : )

On to gas powered weed eaters. Gas powered weed eaters are more common. If emissions produced by a gas powered weed eater doesn't bother you, then this is the route to go. The advantage is you don't need to buy extension cords or if it's rechargeable - you don't have to watch your time.

There's some disadvantages to the gas powered.

1. I think they're a pain in the neck to start.
2. They start using a pull string, which is why number 1 exists.
3. You have to mix the fuel and oil and make sure you have the proper mixture or it won't run right.
4. They require more maintenance if you want to keep them running well and last.
5. I find them to be more expensive.
6. I think they're heavier.

3. Money matters

Obviously, your budget will be a deciding factor when buying a weed eater, or anything for that matter. So keep in mind how much you will be willing to spend. This prevents you from overspending because of impulse buying.

The best way to keep from overspending is to buy online. In fact, I think it's the best way of choosing a weed eater, because it saves you a heck of a lot of time and you're more apt to get the right weed eater for your lawn. You can compare intelligently the various choices of weed eaters, where you really can't at the store. Stores like amazon.com provide you more information, and the biggest plus - is you get to read what other buyers think!

Of course, there's also what you already know - you save money shopping online, because you don't have to leave home, you can shop any time day or night, there's no pressure and you really will find the best prices and value for your money.

That's it for today! Tomorrow, we'll take a good look at the best selling practical electric weed eaters. We'll compare them, see what others have to say, and I'll provide a spreadsheet you can print out to help you get a really good look at the differences.

Until tomorrow, have a really great day!

Yochana

Introduction To Weed Whackers

2011-03-29T11:29:00.000-04:00

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Note: I normally write comparisons of kitchen items or AVON products, but for now, I'm switching gears and hitting up on some necessities for Spring! Drop me a line and let me know what you think and if there's anything you'd like to hear about. Hope you enjoy reading!
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Anyone who grew up with a lawn would certainly remember being told to trim the grass around the trees, shrubs and flower beds during weekends. You probably used clippers, which are great for creating callouses on your hands. A thing, few men find attractive on women. Either way, it was a boring and tiring task, but somebody had to do it.

But just imagine trimming the grass with scissors. The task would be even more difficult. So whether you like it or not, meaning the deafening noise weed eaters or weed whackers make, they are made for a reason, and it's a good reason at that.

More than just a chore machine for teenagers, weed whackers help trim grass around those hard to reach places with a lawnmower quickly, easily, and if you know what you're doing - evenly. This is because of the revolving line under its mini-hood.

This line may be operated using a gas powered weed whacker or by using a electric powered whacker that either runs on a rechargeable battery or with an extension cord.

Weed whackers also come in different shapes and sizes. Usually, smaller and simpler ones are meant for small lawns of households. The larger and more powerful ones are used in larger yards like on farms and commercial areas.

Sure enough, weed eaters do a great job at making life easier when it comes to trimming grass. But they aren't used only for that purpose. There's always that crazy guy out there who thinks they might make good trolling motors for their fishing boats. Umm...don't try that.

So, if you're tired of using clippers to trim around the trees, shrubbery, etc. in your yard, you definitely need to invest in a good weed whacker.

Tomorrow, I'll be posting a special weed eater buying guide to help you be able to choose the right weed eater for you. It's one you won't want to miss! In the meantime, if you'd like to take a look at a couple gas powered weed eaters, check out my Gas Weed Eater Reviews.

Until then, make it a great day!
Yo

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Little known fact about the author: Yo Coleman

Yo grew up on a 300 acre farm and really doesn't like thinking about weed eating (which was done with callous-making clippers) or mowing the lawn, since her parent's lawn was half the size of a football field, and in those days - she did it with a push mower. Now she's back on the farm and is very grateful for a riding mower and weed eater, that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.

Product Review: KitchenAid KHB 1000B Hand Blender

2011-01-24T19:10:00.000-05:00

Since a lot of people love KitchenAid, I thought I'd put a product review of one of their hand blenders up today. Meet the KitchenAid KHB100OB Hand Blender in classy onyx black! If you look at yesterday's post, you'll find a review on Cuisinart's Smart Stick. I love Cuisinart, but this little beast has really caught my eye. We're talking an immersion hand blender with 9 variable speeds!

Let's check out the specs:

Product Features

* Immersion hand blender with powerful, quiet motor for blending, mixing, whipping, and more

* Durable snap-in attachment with stainless-steel blade and protective stainless-steel splashguard

* 8-inch immersion (impressive!); variable speed-control dial; one-touch "on/off" power button; ergonomic, non-slip grip

* Dishwasher-safe attachments and accessories; 3-cup blending beaker and sealing lid included

* Measures 17 by 3 by 6 inches; 1-year, hassle-free, replacement warranty

The biggie, apart from I love the thought of having 9 speeds - it has a 5' cord! Ok, some of you may not like long cords, but if you have a kitchen like mine where there's little space and outlets in the wrong places - a long cord is a cooks dream come true. : )

For those of us who are a bit on the klutzy side in the kitchen, the non-slip grip was made for us. : )

Let's take a look at the customer reviews. 131 customers gave a review on this little marvel and gave it a 4.5 stars. I noticed there are some people who didn't like the weight of the blender. They thought it was too heavy. Some didn't like the size, they thought it was too tall. Some thought the 5' cord was too short. And then there were the others who thought it was just right.

A couple other items worth mentioning that some didn't like is you have to hold the power button down while using it. But there's a good reason for that - it's called safety. The other item has to do with the plastic piece above the blades. A few people found bits of plastic in their food when the piece broke.

All in all, the majority love how fast it cleans up, the power, the weight, the price, the fact you can blend chumous and it actually turns out smooth, and the fact that KitchenAid has superior customer service if something should go wrong.

All in all, I think it's a great buy! It sales for $69.99 retail, but you can get it for 33% off, $46.88 from Amazon, and it qualifies for FREE super saver shipping.

Product Review: Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick

2011-01-23T14:41:00.002-05:00

I love hand blenders. It's like one of those tools that belong in every kitchen. Aside from cooking, they are excellent for making a quick smoothie. Yeah sure you can pull out your Magic Bullet, but with a hand blender you do a quick rinse and wha la! You're done!

So, let's take a look at one of Amazon's top sellers.

Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome
Out of 396 customer reviews, this one gets 4.5 stars. Of course it's a Cuisinart, a brand that's been one of the leaders in small kitchen appliances since the 70's, if it scored less I'd worry.

Here's the facts:

Product Features

* Immersion hand blender equipped with powerful 200-watt motor
* Blade provides smooth blending; protective guard helps prevent splattering
* Simple push-button controls and lightweight design for one-handed operation
* Dishwasher-safe stainless-steel blending shaft; 2-cup plastic beaker included
* Measures approximately 3 by 3 by 14-1/8 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Blends drinks, purees soup, mixes pancake and crepe batters in seconds!

A brief overview of the pro's and con's of this awesome tool:

I found something really rare in customer reviews. I'm used to when a customer gives a low rating, they follow it with a scathing review. Not so with the Smart Stick, even the customers who gave it a low rating had to admit that the product was really good. Some didn't like the small size head, but then admitted that if it were any larger it'd be hard to control. Others said theirs didn't last long.

Some were disappointed by the "brushed chrome" thinking that the Smart Stick was made of chrome, and admitted they didn't really read the print that says it's actually made of ABS plastic, and the colour itself is brushed chrome.

The other 200+ reviewers loved the ease of cleaning, that the base is detachable, smooth handling and smooth motor, and one guy got me laughing when he called it the "Audi V8 of the hand blender world."

If you're looking to replace your current hand blender or buy one for your first time, this little guy is a great investment for your kitchen - after all, you can't go wrong with a Cuisinart.

Beauty Bonus! Get it while it's hot!

2009-12-21T08:25:00.005-05:00

Wanted to give you all a heads up on the latest super special at AVON! This 7 piece beauty blockbuster is worth $100 and you can get it for a very limited time for only $16.99.

Yes, there is a catch. You have to buy $10 worth of select beauty products to get the $16.99 deal, but when you think of the savings, that's pocket change. Another bigger with the deal - FREE SHIPPING! That's my favourite word.

[Seriously, I hate buying like a $8.00 product and then pay $7.50 for shipping or something. Although AVON charges something under $4.00 for shipping, or something like that.]

So, check out what all the goody back has, then head over to AVON and pick it up before they run out.

[That's not a sales gimmick. They really do run out. Trust me on that one. There's a number of products I've sadly missed out on, even as an AVON rep, because I didn't jump the gun fast enough. Yes, even us AVON reps lose out now and then. : ) ]

Here's what you get!

Sleek beauty bag, PLUS 6 full-size essentials!

Stylish Black Nylon Bag

Zip close. Nylon with faux patent leather trim. 9" L x 6 1/4" H x 5" D. A $24.50 value. (very nice)

Astonishing Lengths Mascara in Black

Lengthens lashes up to 65% for an incredible look of long, sweeping lashes. Resists clumping and leaves lashes separated and defined. All Avon mascaras are hypoallergenic and opthalmologist-tested. .25 oz. net wt. A $7.50 value.

GLAZEWEAR Lip Gloss in Ice Pink

Feels lighter than ever. Always comfy, never sticky. .15 oz. net wt. A $6.00 value.

ANEW REJUVENATE Flash Facial Revitalizing Concentrate

Revitalizing concentrate maximizes your anti-aging benefits. Instantly skin feels cooled, looks dramatically revitalized. Texture, tone & the look of pores are visibly improved; visibly blurs imperfections. 1 fl. oz. A $40.00 value.

NATURALS Pomegranate & Mango Body Spray

A sparkling blend of lush pomegranate and juicy mango to delight the senses and refresh the body and soul. Sparkling fruity scent delights and invigorates. 8.4 fl. oz. A $9.00 value. (smells awesome)

NATURALS Pomegranate & Mango Shower Gel

Fresh, fruity lather cleans and conditions. 5 fl. oz. A $6.00 value.

NATURALS Pomegranate & Mango Body Lotion

Deliciously nourishing. Soaks in quickly; moisturizes for 24 hours. Leaves a subtle scent. 8.4 fl. oz. A $7.00 value.

Available in limited quantities only.

Head over and pick yours up now!

[I proudly say that as an AVON representative, I do make small percentage off each order. If you'd like to become an AVON representative and earn extra money, please email me at wrinkleworld@gmail.com .]

Product Comparison: Gold Bond Ultimate vs AVON's Intensive Hand Cream

2009-12-15T16:05:00.011-05:00

I recently pit these two hand creams against each other. My hands were sore, dry and cracked, so while I was at Walmart I picked up Gold Bond Ultimate. I chose it because it's an old brand that is really good and reliable. After I got home, the idea dawned on me to pit it against AVON's Intensive Hand Cream.

My results: My hands were in such bad shape that the Gold Bond stung like crazy. My hands were really red and splotchy afterwards. BUT! I liked the feel. It wasn't greasy.

Later that night, I pulled out the AVON Intensive Hand Cream from my little store and tried it. First, I have to say I really don't like how thick it is. It's heavy. It's thick. It's greasy. On the other hand, it feels quite soothing when you put it on. And it softened up my hands overnite when wearing cotton gloves.

So, here's the run down on the two products:

Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Cream:

* Customers who have used the Gold Bond like it better than Jergyns, Vaseline, Aveeno, Nivea and Eucerin.

* It has a pleasant scent.

* Some like it because it's thick so you don't have to re-apply after each wash and it's not greasy.

AVON's Intensive Hand Cream:

* Like Gold Bond, AVON's Intensive Hand Cream doesn't have to be reapplied after washing.

* Like others, I agree that it's too greasy for daytime use.

* It's used by cosmetologists, because of their hands being in water so much of the time and washing away the natural oils.

* Hospital tested.

Technically, like with every product you need to try them yourself. Everyone's skin and experience is different. After my hands healed up, I found Gold Bond's to be great. So, you might find Gold Bond is perfect for you. You might find you like AVON's product best. My suggestion? Get them both and put them to the test. Let me know what your experience was!

Make it a great week!

Yochana

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Best Hand Mixers: KitchenAid vs Cuisinart Hand Mixer

2009-12-11T13:41:00.006-05:00

A good hand mixer is one of the most essential tools in every kitchen. It offers the fastest way to mix egg whites, make meringue, cream sauces, making cakes, cheesecakes, puddings, mashpotatoes, etc.

So, let's take a look at two of the top hand mixers. The KitchenAid KHM9PWH 9-Speed Professional Hand Mixer(White):

* Nine digital speeds, 7-1/2 inches long by 6-1/2 inches high

* Pro whisk attachment increases air for fluffier mixtures

* Comfort-designed handle; heel rest won't tip when set on end

* Powerful lightweight motor designed for quiet, lifelong operation

* Wipes off for easy cleaning

* 120 Volt Powered AC

* Comes with a 1 year warranty.

At $59.99, it's a great deal for a professional model hand mixer. One more benefit I haven't mentioned yet is that the whisk is longer and wider than most other brands.

Now let's take a look at the Cuisinart HM-70 Power Advantage 7-Speed Hand Mixer, Stainless and White:

* Hand blender with 220-watt motor and automatic feedback

* 7 speed options; slide control easily shifts speeds with a single touch

* Swivel cord; extra-long dishwasher-safe beaters; beater-eject lever (makes it nice for left handers)

* Spatula and instruction/recipe book included

* Measures approximately 8 by 3-3/4 by 5-3/4 inches

* 3-year limited warranty

The cost is an easy $49.95. My favourite part of the Cuisinart is that it comes with an instruction and recipe booklet. That's always a nice extra.

Like the KitchenAid, the Cuisinart gets 4.5 stars outa 5 from users. That says a lot for both.

KitchenAid products have been a fave among professional chefs. On the other hand, professional chefs also use Cuisinart.

So, in my opinion, regardless of which hand mixer you buy, there's no way you can go wrong.