Archive for the 'Product Reviews' Category
Monday, April 23rd, 2007
If you’re looking for a gift for Mother’s Day, you can’t go wrong with a spa certificate. It may not sound like a novel idea at first; but who said the gift has to be unique? It has to be good; and what’s better than a few hours of relaxation for the most overworked and […]
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Monday, April 23rd, 2007
If you feel you are enrolled in enough customer loyalty programs and are contemplating joining the Best Buy Reward Zone program; think no more and sign up. The membership used to be $9.99 per year but it’s free now and the rewards do accumulate especially if you buy a few big ticket items now and […]
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Sunday, April 22nd, 2007
The Motorola PEBL is a really great cell phone. Not only is it different from the RAZR that everyone seems to be sporting, it lives up to its name; it looks and feels as smooth as a pebble.
It’s available in a different set of colors; lime green, a burnt orange and the teal which I […]
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Friday, April 20th, 2007
I try to give store brands a fair chance and convince myself that, in many cases, I’m just paying more for fancy packaging or a licensed cartoon character in a name brand product. However, my theory doesn’t hold true as far as Meijer brand fish sticks are concerned. As compared to the nice golden brown […]
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Friday, April 20th, 2007
This gate is a really good buy. It is easy to install at the top of a staircase and hard, if not impossible, for young kids to open themselves. Adults can open/close this gate with a single hand; leaving the other hand free for carrying a child or a laundry basket. The gate can […]
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Friday, April 20th, 2007
If you live anywhere with weather as unpredictable as Chicago, spring outerwear is a must. You desperately want to pack your wool coats and down jackets since you’re sick of wearing them for the past six months. Yet, you can’t afford not to have a coat on since the temperature can drop drastically within an […]
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Friday, April 20th, 2007
After the roaring success of Color Wonder - magic markers that will only write on special paper, not skin or clothing - Color Explosion by Crayola disappoints. It is targeted at the 6+ age group and includes Color Reveal markers that draw designs on special black paper. The kids find it fascinating for a while […]
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Thursday, April 19th, 2007
A Blue Tooth enabled wireless keyboard is very convenient for people who work on a computer for extended hours. You can work with the keyboard and mouse on your lap in any place or position that you are comfortable; no more needing to be tied to your desk.
I bought a sealed Logitech Blue Tooth […]
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