‘Consumer’ Archives
Product Review: My First Rice Cooker
My first rice cooker experience! I have purchased an Aroma® 6-Cup Rice Cooker & Steamer. I was so excited to get it that I used it on the very day I bought it. The item is multifunctional, in that you can steam veggies or meat on one level of the device while cooking rice or soup on the bottom of it. I am no stranger to grilling [...]
Consumer: Maintaining the Health of Your Vehicle
Every car owner has that little book containing a routine maintenance schedule. You probably have one, too, stashed way in the back of your glove compartment. It’s a shame that many of car owners ignore it. Understand that when you don’t follow the maintenance schedule on your vehicle, you could be voiding your warranty (read your [...]
Consumer: What the CARD Act Does
The CARD Act (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure) was signed into legislation by President Obama in May of 2009. The laws were designed to protect Americans against the questionable practices of credit card companies and other financial institutions. What do the new credit card laws that take effect today actually [...]
Product Review: Neti Pot
I suffer from nasal congestion periodically due to allergies. I purchased the Neti Pot to see if the product could help bring me some much-needed sinus relief. I had been previously treating these issues with OTC nasal decongestants for years and just had the urge to try something new and natural. The product is a mini tea kettle that has [...]
10 Great Last-Minute Gifts for Under $50
Cyber Monday and Black Friday have come and gone. Christmas will be here before you know it. Many of you still haven’t found that perfect gift for that special someone in your life, so I put together a list of great places to buy affordable and great gifts for those on your shopping list. Bath & Body Works- They have a ton [...]
Ways to Save on Holiday Travel
Many people are still in the process of making travel plans for the holidays. Traveling during the holidays does not always have to be expensive. In fact, there are a lot of surprising ways to save money on travel. Fly early in the morning or very late in the day. Flying at off-peak hours can save you a bundle. Purchase your tickets [...]
Cornstarch-10 Uses for Cornstarch
Cornstarch is a versatile household item and can be used in a variety ways. Check out the many uses for cornstarch! Athlete’s Foot- it can be used to cure this ailment. Carpet cleaning- you can use this to clean your carpet by applying it to the carpet prior to vacuuming. Hair care- it can be used to shampoo your hair. Untangle [...]
Two Ways to Remove a Grape Stain from the Carpet
I got curious about this subject, as I wrote several posts ago about carpet cleaning in one of my product reviews. I did some research and I found two ways to remove grape stains from the carpet. Check them out! Method 1 Immediately begin to blot up the stain with a damp sponge, working from the outside toward the inside so as [...]
