Miracle-Gro Aerogarden Pros: Fool-proof results see my photos at the end of this review Cons: My dill stopped growing after my first harvest, but it could have been my fault since the basil and parsley are over-the-top happy. My “green thumb” leaves a lot to be desired. Since early childhood, my efforts to make things grow
Category: Home & Kitchen
Pros: Capable of performing the tasks it claims. Multiple beater choices come standard. Tilt-Head locking mechanism. Power-take-off accepts attachments for juicing, pasta creation and other kitchen chores. Cons: Weight may make it difficult to move for some. Excessive motor noise and gear-clash annoying. Dated styling and moderate footprint make countertop storage an issue. The Attrezzi
Sauder Multimedia Storage Tower, Cinnamon Cherry Pros: Price (about $40 including shipping). Capacity. Ease of assembly. Satisfactory appearance. Cons: Back panel’s permanent “fold marks.” Last March I was in the process of completing my collections of (mostly) “racing” video games for the PlayStation 2; GameCube, and original Wii systems. I’d decided to segregate those older games from
Rada Handi-Stir Whisk with Aluminum Handle Pros: lightweight, unique design, whisk works great, easy to clean Cons: handle finish, not dishwasher safe I always enjoy receiving kitchen gadgets. They are fun to try, and who knows when one will become a favorite. A relative gave me this Rada Handi-Stir Whisk with the aluminum handle as a
Iris germanica Copper Classic Note: while i do not find Copper Classic on Amazon, I do find many other varieties Pros: easy to grow, lovely, hardy, returns year after year, does not need a lot of care or attention Cons: My favorite flower; wish blossoming time were year round Botanical Name for this lovely Iris germanica : Copper
Trudeau Two-Tone Mixing 3-Bowl Set Pros: extremely lightweight, non-skid material on base, space-saving bowls nest inside one another Cons: sizes not marked on the bowls I do a lot of baking and decided another set of mixing bowls would come in handy. I have an older set of Trudeau mixing bowls, which I love …
Just The Basics 2x Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent – Free of Perfumes and Dyes – in the 100-Ounce Bottle Pros: Contains no dyes or perfumes. Works well. Great sale price. Made in the USA. Cons: CVS house brand products may pose an availability issue. Clean, fresh-smelling clothes will always prevail when using dye and perfume-free detergents. I
Cuisinart Classic Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cover – 2 Quart Pros: heats well, pour-spout on pan, vent holes for steam or straining, glass cover Cons: sometimes the handle is warmer than I like I wanted to purchase another saucepan to supplement my cookware. I also thought stainless steel would work well for some items I
HoMedics Envirascape Zen Springs Tabletop Indoor Fountain WF-ZEN (Non-Illuminated) Pros: Asian design influence. Composite material has weight (stability) and features bronzed highlights. Quiet operation. Doesn’t leak. Small footprint. Cons: Those alleged “soothing sounds of cascading water and falling rain” were omitted from my Zen. Water pump must remain totally submerged to maintain quiet operation. The Zen‘s peace and harmony
O Cedar® Cotton Deck Mop Pros: well made, inexpensive, easy to use Cons: the string ends will fray with use O Cedar® Cotton Deck Mop featuring an innovative design fabricated of absorbent 100% cotton, 99% of which is recycled material is constructed to the product standards regarding quality, durability and usefulness. Most floors in our rural