Someone Else’s Kids

Just because you bought a house that doesn’t have a built in dishwasher or you have no counter space to install one, doesn’t mean you are doomed to a lifetime of washing dishes by hand. Thank goodness there is another option.
You have the alternative of purchasing a portable dishwasher. They are on wheels […]

It’s fun to write about and introduce blog readers to unique gifts that they may otherwise never even know exist.
Did you know that it is possible to find artists online who can create paintings from your photos? What an easy way to get your own artistic masterpieces with the subjects of your choice. […]

What happened to the days of people making cookies “from scratch?” Although I have done that, I think it is much easier to use a mix. I will declare using the mix worth it without question as far as time and convenience go.
Tastewise, I think it is pretty much equal, although I am […]

I always wanted a grandfather clock, but I never really had room for one in the apartments I lived in. I always said that when I got a bigger place, I would look at some grandfather clocks and make a decision to get one.
I made the mistake of not thinking long term though when […]

I have been meaning to write this entry for a while. I wrote myself a note weeks ago after a trip to the store with a friend I and never got around to finishing the entry.
Here’s what happened. My friend and I were shopping at a department store and came across a display […]

My last entry about digital photography and photo cards leads to an interesting question facing consumers these days. Are fancy high mega-pixel cameras worth the additional cost?
It’s interesting to me how consumers are moving in opposite directions simultaneously. As high-end cameras become more common place so do low resolution (comparatively speaking) cameras […]

Photo Card Ideas
As digital photography has become more ubiquitous, so too has the printing industry which allows people to do all kinds of things with their digital photography. Of course, photo cards have been around for a long time, but the traditional method of taking an annual holiday photograph at the local Sears or […]

I have always wondered about this. Are automatic ice cube makers worth the extra cost of the refrigerator up front as well as possible maintenance or repair fees down the line? I have never had an automatic ice maker, but I bet they are very handy when you are expecting many guests for […]