GREAT HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS & STUFF & STUFF

You know how you see an advertisement & think, yea right, it probably doesn't work? Well I do; I'm a huge skeptic until I try it & it proves otherwise. Hey, I'm not a pessimist! I've just, over the years, bought things & expected it to work & it either broke within a day or two or didn't do what it was supposed to do. Well since then I've ran into a couple of things that I enjoy & appreciate, so in case you were wondering if certain products work, here goes my list...

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS & THINGS THAT I USE & LOVE:

1) Swiffer Sweeper (dry & wet.)
- The dry one is perfect for picking up crumbs, hair, and etc. My roommate used to cut my hair in the kitchen & the dry one would pick everything up. We didn't even have to use a broom.
- The wet one is good for sticky stuff like sauce & etc.
- When you're trying to use both, use the dry one to pick up the lint & stuff first cuz if you use the wet one it's gonna make a tiny pile on the floor & won't really go anywhere.

2) Dawn original scent (blue color.)
- You can get it from Wal-Mart for a dollar and it works great on any kind of grease. It even cleans my tupperware (cuz I hate it when you wash tupperware but it's still greasy.)

3) Yankee Candles
- You can get these from Linen & Things (ranging from $1.79- $22.99.) They smell sooooo good. And the best part? They still have a scent when you burn them, and boy is it a pleasing one... They have a plethora of scents from "fresh cut roses" to "midsummer's night" and they all smell just like they're named. I've recently gotten "Willow Breeze" & "Sun & Sand." They're fabulous. I call them "smelly goodies" :-D

4) Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
- They have a clean but not too sterile scent & they work wonders. Not only do they disinfect, but they clean most spots & stains on most surfaces. I'll wipe down all of my counters, tables & stove tops after I cook. It takes all of the grease & etc. off. I also use them to clean the bathroom & it's great in there too.

5) Liquid Plumber (I got the Gel kind)
- An unsurpassed declogger for any sinks/bathtubs. Our bathtub gets clogged up because I have too much hair. lol. But everytime we use it it works instantly. And trust me, I have alot of hair.

6) George Foreman Grill
- I'm sure everyone has one, but in case you don't, get one! They cook everything soooooo much faster than the oven, and the best part? They take so much fat off of your foods instead of having it marinade with your food while in the oven. We used to cook turkey burgers in the oven for like 40 minutes, but now it takes apprx. 10-15 minutes to make some for both of us (and that's only cuz I got a small one & can only cook one patty at a time.) We saw that it took like a cup of fat off of the patties & vowed to never cook it in the oven again. Seriously? This has got to be my favorite gadget in the whole house.

7) Glade Carpet & Room deoderizer
- Sprinkle this on before you vacuum & your place will smell like heaven. lol. I've been cleaning & Actor gets home & be like "Damn it smells good in here!" I like the "Clean Linen" one but they have other great scents too.

8) Scott Tissue
Ok people, we all know that it's a little more expensive than other brands, but trust me, it's worth it. No, seriously, this is the only tissue that I'll buy. It took me a while to start buying it but ever since then I haven't bought anything else. It lasts FOREVER. And you can get the 24 roll Family Pack at WalMart for 5 bucks. And that lasts us for a month. Back in the old apt. the 12 double roll lasted 3 people & occasional guests for about a month too. Get it!

9) Bamboo Cooking Utensils
- I like them cuz they're tanned & pretty looking. hehe. But they're the best because they don't scratch your pots & pans & holds up in the dishwasher. Sounds expensive but you can get a 6-piece at Linens & Things for $7. Whoo Hoo!

10) Pyrex Bakeware
- Ever since I've gotten these I've vowed to never use aluminum or any other cookware again. Aluminum pans are hard to clean if food gets stuck on there & they rust after awhile. The Pyrex pans are extremely easy to clean & food comes out better cuz, after all, it's better quality than aluminum crap. I've yet to try the Silicone bakeware but I want to cuz I bet they're amazing.

That's all I can think of right now, I'll add more to ze list as it comes to mind.

Until then,
Akanke