Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

This is one of the must-have innovations of the 21st century. The best product for housecleaning since the vacuum cleaner. When I first bought them I was a little skeptical since no one else I knew used them.

But after experiencing the amazing ease that the tough grime came off my stovetop with I was impressed. After the stove I thought, “What else could I use these on?” I went after the refrigerator door and my white walls. To be clear I used a new (white) one on these tasks so as not to get any of my stove grime on them. I was impressed with how it got in the invisible ridges everyone’s fridges have and how the walls were left very clean after I got done with them. Read more

Witty Mom Electronic Dog Repeller

This electronic dog repeller will keep the dogs in the neighborhood quiet and the neighborhood happy. It is an ultrasonic wave generator that settles a dog down and stops the barking with just a push of a button

I have a baby who is a very light sleeper. I live in a neighborhood that is filled with dogs. Unfortunately dogs love to bark keeping my baby awake for hours on end. Not anymore. With this electronic dog repeller my baby gets a good nights sleep and so do I. Read more

Mia Bella’s Gourmet Cleaner-Burning Candles

Mia Bella’s Gourmet Cleaner-Burning Candles are made from a proprietary blend of natural waxes including soy, beeswax and other vegetable waxes.  The company offers triple scented candles and melts in over 100 scents and introduces a new scent each month to their Candle of the Month Club members.

Pros: Mia Bella’s Gourmet Cleaner-Burning Candles are one of the best candles on the market.  The company promises all of the scent of your favorite candle without any of the black mess on the jar or your walls or ceiling and you get that and more!

The candles hold their scent all the way to the bottom of the jar so the candle smells as good the last time you light it as the first, which is something you rarely find.

The candles are made from a blend of natural waxes, which is why they burn clean and why you can clean the wax up with hot soapy water should you, your pet, or your child accidentally spill the wax. A big plus for moms and pet owners!  The wax also burns at a cooler temperature than paraffin candles so the wax won’t burn you if it gets on your skin.

I loved using melts but had stopped using them because I was tired of the chore of chipping away at the old wax every time I wanted to change the scent in my pot.  These melts make it convenient and easy to change the scent everyday or twice a day if you want!  These melts pop right out of the simmer pot once they are cooled and if they are a little stuck, hot soapy water does the trick.

The candles and melts are wonderful.  They are reasonably priced, offered in many scents (Sweet Orange and Chili Pepper is my favorite), and the delivery time from order until they reach my front door is only a couple of days!
Where to buy: Mia Bella Candles

Submitted by: Faith Martin; Howard, PA

Brother 10 Stitch Portable Sewing Machine, LS-2125i

Brother 10 Stitch Portable Sewing Machine, LS-2125i Brother LS-2125i free-arm sewing machine includes a variety of built-in stitches each with multiple stitch functions, 4-step built-in buttonholer and auto-bobbin winder. Perfect for basic sewing, mending, crafting and scrapbooking projects. Also, perfect machine for beginning sewers. Color: White with blue accents. Comes with very easy-to-follow instructions.

Review: My mom bought this machine for me as a gift. When I first received it, I was a bit sceptical of such an inexpensive machine and the quality in which it would produce. To my surprise, it has been a great machine that meets all of my needs. It is very easy to operate and provides a sufficient amount of stitches for me to sew almost anything. The machine provides easy-to-follow instructions for threading, bobbin-winding, and trouble-shooting. I have six children that I sew for, two of which are learning to sew on this machine. It has been very easy for them to get used to because of its simplicity. One day, one of my little ones got to the machine and disassembled the bobbin compartment. I was highly irritated because I thought it would take me forever to figure out how to put the pieces back together. I set it aside to get back to another day. Well, my fourteen year old daughter began fiddling with it and figured out how to put it back together. I was so glad that it was simple enough for her to figure out even without instructions. My daughters and I have enjoyed many hours on this machine. I would encourage many moms to start with a simple, inexpensive machine such as this one to teach their daughters this wonderful skill of sewing, while also spending quality time with them. I’ve only had one minor problem. At first, the bobbin thread kept getting stuck with the needle thread. But, once I trouble-shooted, I found that I needed to adjust the bobbin tension. I did this and the problem was solved! We are truly enjoying this machine! If you’re just starting out or haven’t sewn in a while, I would highly recommend starting out with this simple, inexpensive machine!

Where to buy: Brother 10-Stitch Portable Sewing Machine, LS-2125i

Submitted by: Candace Sabo; San Antonio, TX