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I needed a new router as my old one just quit. Went to WalMart and got the Belkin Wireless Router alittle cheaper than if i had gone to the computer stores. WalMart does carry some good choices of computer things.  The instructions told me to unplug the bad router cable from the computer and to plug  the new cable into the gray port on the new router. Use the new cable which...

I'm tired of raking leaves and purchased this Worx product. I haven't really used it much,but here's my limited review(update later). Assembly was easy and the product  seemed quite durable and nicely made, also comes with a dvd on usage and safety. I had alittle problem trying to put the bag on my shoulder and use the blower.  After some adjustment, things went ...

The Mr Slim air conditioner is great. It is a wall mounted unit without ducts in your walls or floors. There is a small opening in your wall for the connection to the outside unit. It comes in a neutural color that matches almost everthing.Depending on the size , it can be as small as a bread box. If you need to cool many rooms the unit can be larger(but not much). This one cools a five room&nb...

When we went to Universal in December, I found this novelty  gift for my grand daughter who likes that show Fear Factor. She is always pretending we are covered with bugs or eating them. These are just a couple of the four choices you can purchase(also BBQ, and Cheddar Cheese). The Crick-ettes have a Sour Cream and Onion flavor, while the Larvets are Mexican Spice. They real...

My husband an I went looking for a level he could use when  working on my bedroom.  We are trying to put stripes on the walls using a measurement.  So we bought this 48" level. It has a Maxedge for a continuous marking edge, and comfort grips and shock absorbing rubber end caps.  We found this to be durable and not to heavy of a tool for our uses.First you have to ...

Cooking in our household has always been a fun time. My son is a good cook, and my grand daughter wants to carry this family tradition. As a gift she was given the Good Housekeeping Illustrated Children's Cookbook as a gift. The book has a wire binding, with colorful pages and step by step directions, on 165 pages. The book starts with safety tips, how to cook,  preparation,servings,ra...

 It's that time when the Girl Scouts are out selling their cookies. We have a Girl Scount in our household and she sells cookies to us all.  Do we need them, probably not, but they are delicious and we support our Girl Scouts. She sells around $1,000. each year, from both her  families, to our work co- hearts, to our friends, and our neighbors. Tagslongs are one of ...

The Password Journal is for girl's age 6 and up and needs three AA batteries. Being  High -Tech the journal opens with the sound of  her voice, and the spring loaded doors open easily too. She  records a password, and then she can open the journal to write what she wants.  She can write in her journal  and reveal her writings, by switching from the show li...

My husband had heart surgery and we needed a new Blood Pressure Monitor. The one we had was old and  not reliable. The new one is Digital and  comes with a ComFit Cuff, that is pre-formed and fits regular or large arms  (9" to 17").  The monitor has large numbers with an easy touch operation. It also comes with a 2-user/200 Total Memory, and det...

Its that time of year again. The trees are blooming and the flowers are out ,and so are the bugs.. The Cutter  Backyard Spray is great.. Have used this for three years, and it really works. One bottle covers 4,000sq ft. , and last for 4 weeks.  You connect it to your hose, and spray. I usually do it at night, after a rain or a sprinkling of water on the lawn. Great around doors and en...

Do we remember the Wiggles.  Get ready to wiggle,sing,and dance. This book is a play a song book that children can interact with.   They can press the button to hear five fun songs, and be apart of the wiggles world. This book shows  the wiggles(four men) dancing and singing songs. Included in the book is a song about the Big Red Car,Dancing with Wags the Dog,Dancing with Do...

The John Deere Lego set is a total of 600 pieces and can be used with other brands. The ages are 5 and up.  It comes in bright yellow colored pieces.  The Wheel Loader and Dump Truck have an adjustable bucket and dump box. This kit also has free rolling wheels, John Deere decals,three posable figures and building instructions. They are listed as Best-Lock construction toys. ...

The Safety 1st booster seat for the toddler who wants to eat at the table.  Use is for ages 6 to 18 months. With the tray it makes most chairs into highchairs . It has straps to attach to your kitchen chair, with a strap between the legs. This seat can be adjusted for height, by moving the seat to another postion.  It is made of sturdy plastic and is easy to clean. Downfall to this pr...

These  2 individual  Dueler Sets are inflatable and are 48" in length(inflated).They also have a good size back and head rest. Each comes with duel water guns for spraying your apponent in the pool.They are a floating toy for  ages 3+. Sometimes two children can fit in one seat if small enough. They are bightly colored and very durable. For...

In need of a new storm door, I went looking at Home Depot. There i found this Anderson Door,which took about an hour to install. We did have some help from a professional, too.The door is a clear view door and comes with an insect screen. If you want to change to the screen all you have to do is  release the safety button (upward) and  rotate the handle to the vert...

I needed to replace my old shredder ( a cheap one), for a new  one. Costco had this with a coupon, and i thought why not get something nicer than the one i had. This shredder does much more than my old one, and will be used in the house. It shreds up to 10 sheets of paper by cross- cut, and  shreds CD's and DVD's , as well as credit cards, and diskettes. There are tw...

The Neutrogena body oil (light sesame formula) comes in a clear bottle and is 8.5 fl oz. It is a sheer moistering experience for dry skin. It does have that oily feeling, so i try to use at night. I like to use this after a shower, and apply while i'm still damp. It is good for those dry patches on the elbows and feet. If you have soaked you feet, i recommend using this after to keep the fe...

We just returned from a small vacation to the Atlantic ocean and a whale watch, at Rye Harbor, NH.  Having never been on a whale watch, we weren't sure what to expect. The cost was good and with a military 10% discount and senior discount, they were better.  Parking cost $5 all day. We also took our two grandchildren(9&12), they were so excited. The weather was in the 90&...

The Peat Pellet greenhouse is a kit for starting seeds and cuttings indoor. They come in sizes 36 and 72. The kit includes the  36 premium Fertl-gro peat pellets,a watertight resuable tray clear greenhouse dome. The pellets expand when watered and form both pot and soil. These pellets have longer fibers for healthier plants. The pellets are circular with a hole for the seeds. You can start...

My grand-daughter was given this as a gift. It's for ages 6+ and includes 1 Twisted dye machine,6 plastic bottles with caps,15 fixing tablets,12 fabric dye tablets, and instructions. You get 6 colored  mixing bottles which are yellow,blue,orange,purple, green, and red. There's enough to do 12 tiedye shirts, or socks, or other fabric items. Larger items may require a refill kit...