Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

I refuse to use eco unfriendly detergents like Tide, but was having some trouble finding a good alternative. Dr. Bronner’s organic soap and vinegar is good, but doesn’t remove stains. Seventh Generation and Nature Clean make very safe cleaners but, again, no stain removal. At Costco a few months ago I found a huge bottle [...]

I admit I have a weakness for candles and air fresheners. Some people have their stash of hair products and make-up, but I prefer to spend my money on a good smelling wall plug-in. I just like our house to smell good. My love of Febreze started with their fabric refreshers. In college it came [...]

I have one word for what I need most in an effective beauty product – efficiency. As the mother of three with a shred of vanity in tact I’m always looking for something I can use with minimal upkeep to maintain a semblance of style. Enter Sally Hansen NO CHIP 10 Day Nail Color. It [...]

Sometimes I wish I was still in junior high. I really liked junior high and I played a game for the Wii not long ago that took me back, in a way. Boogie SuperStar is a karaoke/dance game that is rated 10+. It comes with it’s own microphone so that you can sing and the [...]

But how did VapoSteam save the day, you ask? Well I’ll tell you in a minute. First let me tell you that I was sent the new Vicks V790 GermFree Humidifier to review. I was thrilled to get it as my whole family had a cold at the time and our other humidifier was going [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

If you are looking for some new, exciting, cheap entertainment then you should check out Digital Chocolate’s new apps. They were created for iPhone and iPod Touch users, but anyone can play these adventurous games at Apple’s App Store. There are also free versions available at Apple that will provide a limited number of levels [...]

Last year after extensive dental work, my dentist convinced me to spend $129.95 at her office for a “dental recommended” electric toothbrush. Having used the Oral B Triumph with SmartGuide for just a few weeks, I feel like she should be turned into the ADA for her crap recommendation. The Oral B not only comes [...]

My new favorite snack for my children is Soy Joy bars. Did you know that foods rich in soy protein serve as a good alternative to meat, poultry and other animal-based products? I didn’t until I researched it, but this is a win-win situation since Soy Joy is both delicious and healthy! I love to [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

Now that I’ve returned to the workforce, I’m unwillingly flung back into the world of necessary pre-packaged foods. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing, if you really check out what is available at the grocery store. Take, for instance, A Taste of Thai. Sold in single serving size boxes, these dishes require [...]

There aren’t many shopping days left and our review team has several gift ideas for those who wait until the last minute. Next week we will feature our “Year in Review” which highlights our favorite reviews of 2008 stay tuned to Props & Pans, because we have many exciting reviews coming in the new year [...]

My family and I moved into a our first built home a year ago. Although it was nicely built and brand, spanking new, it had little color, zero decoration and desperately lacked style. So, for a year now, I have felt completely overwhelmed and uninspired to do anything about it until I received a copy [...]

I used to be a big Swiffer Duster fan. It was an easy way to clean around the house and seemed to clean pretty well. After about a year I began to notice that although it did wipe up the dust on places like a shelf, it didn’t seem to always hold on to the [...]