You can have an Emergency Storm Shelter anywhere!!

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You can now have an emergency storm shelter anywhere, at least if you own the land or can dig a really large hole and no one will mind. This is truly one of the most awesome things that I have seen in a long time.

This is from the “Lifesaver Storm Shelters” ad that I picked up while looking at one of these amazing inventions.

Standard Features:
Ø Built in the USA
Ø Shelters meet or exceed FEMA 320 specifications
Ø Heavy duty fiberglass construction
Ø Stainless steel hardware
Ø Gas struts for easy door opening
Ø Screened vents keep pests out
Ø Water-tight door seal
Ø Stainless steel multi-point door locking system
Ø Composite flooring will not rot or rust
Ø Carpeting
Ø Fiberglass non-skid steps
Ø Handrail

Common Applications:
Ø Residential Homes
Ø Manufactured / Mobile Homes and Parks
Ø Small businesses
Ø Day Care Centers
Ø Retirement Homes
Ø RV Parks and Campsites
Ø Churches
Ø US Government & Military Facilities
Ø Local & City Government Facilities

Lifesaver Storm Shelters only protrude eight inches above the ground and can be installed in a single day in most cases without large machinery, meaning there is minimal damage to your lawn or property. As an optional feature, phone, cable / satellite TV or electrical wiring can be added to your installation for your comfort and peace of mind.

They start at the inside dimensions measuring at 4’ long by 5’wide by 5’3” tall and seats up to 4 adults and go to a huge 6’6” wide by 14’9” long by 6’3” tall that seats up to 20 adults.

In our area the one that is the best seller and it is also the one that my family went down into sells for $4,500 and seats up to 6 adults with the inside dimensions measuring at 7’ long by 5’ wide by 5’3” tall.

These are extremely awesome spaces and I would love to hear from anyone that has one so that we can post your opinion here. I think they would be a welcome to anyone that has the space. It could mean the safety of your family in certain circumstances.

God Bless you all and thanks for stopping by!! Please leave feedback; I would love to hear what you think about anything on this blog.

SD/SDHC/MMC Card Reader/Writer

I don’t know if any of you use these handy little devices or not. I have had this one for about 2 years and love it. It is one of the most important little gadgets on my desk. Even though my printer has the card reader it will not delete the pictures as I go. But if I use this I can delete or keep images on the card as I go by moving the pictures or copying the pictures as I go. You can add to the cards as well using it but I have never used it for that purpose.

It is extremely easy to use; all you do is insert your SD card into one end and insert the USB into the port and it pops up on your screen giving you the options of what you can do with it. It may not be a new thing but it is a keeper.

Take care and God Bless!!

Kool-Aid Fun Fizz Tablets

I didn't think to get a picture of the package before it was torn into. LOL

We returned from Wal-Mart a little bit ago and the kids had found the Kool-Aid Fun Fizz tablets that they had seen advertised on TV. We purchased the GiggLin’ gRaPe and LaUghin’ LeMonaDe flavors. The package states to drop one tablet into an 8 oz glass of water and watch it fizz or 2 tablets into a 16 oz water bottle. It is a little stout for 8 oz. I would probably go with 10 oz for 1 tablet but this would be a per person test. It does work well and has a good taste. The kids loved it and the tablets are imprinted with a smiley face, you can’t go wrong with a smiley face. LOL

I would say it is a good investment and that we will keep a few in the van for going somewhere and getting a bottle of water and dropping that in instead of a soda. We have nearly cut soda out of our lives all together. We don’t bring it into the home unless it is with a meal that was bought out. When my son was whining near crying one night because we had “nothing” to drink and he was soooo thirsty and the only thing that we were out of was soda, which was the light bulb moment for me that it had to go. It did take about a month or a little more but it is gone.

Now back to the topic at hand. LOL These tablets are a thumbs up in our home. Thanks for stopping by and remember to come back soon.

God Bless and Spring is coming soon!!!! Yippee!!

Shark Steamer

**UPDATE: April 6, 2010

I will leave the same post below. However, I am going to update my opinion here.

After using the Shark Steamer, and only the steamer, for my linoleum flooring I noticed that dark, dirt looking spots stayed behind. No matter how many times that I would clean it, again, with the steamer, it didn’t seem to budge. These started to spread and I believe that your floor is what makes the inside of your home look good and a well groomed yard is what makes the outside of the home. This wasn’t what I was use to and had to go. I decided to get my Mr. Clean Magic Eraser down to the floor level, since I still believe these are awesome after years of use. Surprise, surprise, it came up. That didn’t make me very happy, as you can imagine. However, I cleaned the floor with the trusty mop, Mr. Clean and elbow grease and it looks terrific. I did purchase the Mr. Clean Mop and have used it on the really tough spots and am thrilled with it as well.

I will no longer use the Shark Steamer for a daily cleaning machine. Before having our friends, with crawling babies, come around I will steam the floor so that I feel more at ease with them down on all fours on our floors. Other than that I will probably only use it for seasonal purposes. Let’s face it, after giving it much thought, I may not use it enough to keep it at this point.

**UPDATE: Please read this before my post below!!!!!

While at the computer one day my husband informed me that he and the kids were going to go and purchase my Christmas gift and that it was something that I had been wanting. I spoke up quickly, “The Shark Steamer!!” Well that isn’t what they had in mind but it is what I received. Later I found out that he was thinking about an embroidery sewing machine. Yes, I would have taken it over the cleaner any day; however that was overspending at that time.

About the Shark Steamer, I can not say enough good things about this product. It is AWESOME!! I just love it. We have 2 indoor dogs and always have several kids including the 2 of ours. Our kitchen floor gets pretty dirty pretty fast. With the steamer there are no chemicals to purchase and it comes with 3 washable pads that Velcro to the bottom of the cleaner. It heats up within seconds and all you do is pump the handle to make it steam more. Glide it over the floor and it is clean as can be. We have had probably all of the “kids” craft items that I have given my opinion on on the floor and it has taken them all up and more. My son and cousins daughter have been painting with finger paints for the past 4-6 days on and off and it has been all over the floor, sewing items on the table, he he. Anyway, it comes up so quickly with no bending. We only have linoleum in the kitchen and utility room, for now. A word of advice, if you are laying new carpet, no matter what the carpet people advise, get linoleum or wood or something other than carpet in the bathrooms. Big mistake, but that’s another story.

We move the refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer and everything out to clean under them regularly and there is no longer any scrubbing and back breaking bending. You just fill up the water canister with the cup and funnel that come with it and plug it in, then let the steam do the work. Like I said, I can not say enough good stuff about this product. Granted the water tank is small but I don’t mind refilling it as many times as needed because I am not mopping and scrubbing as I have for so many years. Oh, and you know that sticky mess that most of us get under and around the garbage can, it is a breeze to get up.

One word of advice or a warning, however you wish to take it. Do not, I repeat, do not clean up sugar with the steamer. I really thought that I had most of the sugar up and began to steam to get the remainder to avoid ants, which we already have seen a few. After I was done I noticed that the floor was really sticky. I switched pads and cleaned again, it was still sticky. What was I doing wrong? It finally hit me; I had made syrup and was continuing to spread it over the floor. LOL I am sure that if I had continued to clean that it would have eventually come up but I did get out the old mop and really dose it with water and get it up. It was funny though, once I realized what I had done.

Take care and God Bless!!

Crayola Window Crayons

I have 2 children that are homeschooled (if you hadn’t read that before) and I always have extra kids around.

It is hard at times to keep all of them entertained. While at Wal-Mart we noticed these crayons for under $4.00; I thought, why not. They are great little time consumers as well as a great tool for your budding artist. They come in a pack of 5; black, yellow, blue, green and red. The kid’s can write on mirrors, the front door, any type of glass, even your automobile windows. Just watch what they write or draw. LOL

Clean up is quick and easy. Having tried different things I recommend window cleaner. Your glass is clean and the crayons are gone. You can use soap and water or about any type of cleaner as well.

The only thing to look for is when they push hard on the crayons you will see a little clump of color, they are soft. When these fall to the floor and get stepped on the colors will spread on the floor as well. I haven’t had to deal with them on carpet so I can’t say how easy or hard clean up would be. However, on linoleum it is as easy to clean as off of the glass. Just tell them to write easy and not to press so hard. The crayons do roll up so there is plenty for your money and their time.

Take care and God bless!!

Dymo LetraTag Label Maker

When it comes to organization everyone should own a labeler. We have went into office supply stores and found a really nice label maker that is on sale and cheaper to purchase it than to purchase new cartridges for the one at home. Then it comes time to replace the cartridge in the new one and the price is outrageous. Not such a good investment after all. I would rather have one that I can keep and afford to refill at the same time.

The last time that I needed a refill, and wasn’t going to be in the mall 60+ miles away anytime soon, I looked locally. I found the Dymo LetraTag LT-100T. It is an awesome little tool. The buttons are larger than normal machines, very user friendly, 6 different font styles, 9 different boxes or underline styles which include a crocodile, train, sweethearts and even flowers. It also has 195 symbols you can add into your label. This is a great gadget to have around for all of your organizational needs.

Take care and God Bless!!

Remington Smooth & Silky

Several years ago I purchased a re-chargeable ladies razor. There were good and bad sides but I wasn’t particularly happy with the fact that if I laid it down and forgot to put it back on the charger that it was nearly dead and of no use the next time I needed it.

So while in Wal-Mart to purchase a refill for my disposable razor I noticed that there was a new razor on the shelf. The Remington Smooth & Silky that is battery charged instead of a rechargeable. It works great. I have 2 cheap “AA” batteries in it. My daughter and I have given it plenty of use. We have not had any problems with it. The cap is hinged so that it stays on top and won’t fall or get lost. The results are definitely as good as the more expensive models.

If you are looking for a new razor you might want to give this one a try.

Take care and God Bless!!

New Purpose for the Cobwebster Brush

We have a purple fluffy brush that is used for removing cobwebs in the corners. We also have a garden tub that our son loves. Anyone that has one knows that it is hard to keep clean and can take considerable time to get in and keep clean all the time. One day I went to clean it out and had the cobweb brush in there so I decided to put some hand soap on it and clean the tub. It works wonders. It has the extended arm so that there is little bending and the brush makes tons of bubbles and covers a large area for easy cleaning. It is awesome and helps keep my back in line rather than me on my knees scrubbing.


Take Care and God Bless!!

Crayola Hassle Free Watercolors

Since we have been on the road most of the past week and a half I have been looking for things for the kids to do that doesn't make a mess. I found these yesterday in our local Wal-Mart, of course, and they are fabulous. No Water! No Dripping! No Spilling! Is what the package advertises and it is true to its advertisement. The kids can create whatever they want and then change colors with no effort and no mess. It comes with 2 of the paint pens so each of my kids have their own and the only thing that I can see that will be a problem, with us, is that the pens tips are like long felt markers and I am sure that my kids will push to hard on them and they will split or tear up. We will see. But for under $4 I believe this to be a very good purchase for anyone with kids who like to paint.

God Bless!!

"Folex" Carpet Spot Remover

If you have pets inside there is bound to be accidents of some sort. After trying many different types of cleaners while renting a house a year or so ago that had previously had pets and we put our pets in there were plenty of accidents. You know how dogs are. They have to try and go everywhere that another dog has gone to put their scent on it. Anyway, while we were at "Lowe's" one day we happened across "Folex" which is advertised on the bottle as "Instant Carpet Spot Remover. Over 35 years of success. The Solution to your Stain! Removes: Pet accidents, grease, ink, red wine, coffee, blood, rust, food, cosmetics, dirt, grime, most old stains, excellent for upholstery." So of course we had to give it a try. Why not, we had tried everything else.

After one use we were sold. You spray it on and wait a few minutes and blot it up. The stain or would be stain is gone and it does not return. You can purchase it in the 32 ounce spray bottle or by the gallon to use in your steam cleaners. We have done both and it works wonders. My son just dropped a paint brush with acrylic paint on the new carpet a few minutes ago and it came right out. This product is a true thumbs up. So if you need a carpet or upholstery cleaner I would highly recommend this product.

Take care and God Bless!!

Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer

When cleaning the bathroom I have normally used "Scrubbing Bubbles" or a generic of the same. When this one came out and the thought of not having to hold the trigger down as long when cleaning floor to ceiling I have to admit that I was intrigued. Less time, effort and fumes, sounded like a winner to me. So off to the local Wal-Mart I went in search of the cleaner since I was out and it was getting about time for the tub scrub down. The price was less than $3.00 and I decided to definitely give it a try.

So, first I sprayed down the shower with a bleach spray and let it sit for about 3 minutes then I sprayed the areas, with very little effort and time, nice. After that set for about 3 more minutes I began to scrub. There was nearly nothing to scrub. Happily I report that in my opinion it works better than any of the others that I have tried in the past. This definitely gets a big thumb up. One other point to make is that there is a much wider spray and much foamier so the can does go empty faster. However, one can did do a garden tub and a small shower and tub enclosure.

Note: Make sure you use this in a very well ventilated area. I open the door and window as well as turn on the exhaust fan. The fumes are not nice for asthma.

Happy Cleaning and God Bless!!

Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair

When I first noticed this in the store I shied away due to the price. However, having several pets I had to give it a try. If you have any type of shedding pet the Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair is a must. There are also coupons now for $2.00 off at http://www.pledge.com/savings/2009-1/ .

The good and the bad points:

Good: It really works!! My first test was our cat tree that had under gone many hours of play with 2 long haired cats. It worked wonders. After only a few minutes it looked like new, no joke.

Bad: It is a disposable and a bit pricey. My suggestion is to always look for a coupon before going to purchase one. It is noted on the package to not open the product and empty it and then try to re-use it. I haven't tried.

Regardless of the price and it being disposable my overall view is that it is worth the price due to the superb job that it does.

Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets

After watching an ad on the T.V. about this product I decided I had to give it a try. If you haven’t heard it is the all in one detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheet in one. I use to use Tide and still really like it but due to their price increase have since switched to Purex. After buying and using these sheets for a week now I am ready to give my honest opinion.

If you do not have a large family or do not do a massive amount of laundry this is the product for you. It works as it is advertised. However, around my house there is laundry that is never ending. These are meant for small loads and if you have a larger load to do it suggest that you use 2 sheets per load. It comes in boxes of 20 so at my house that is 10 loads for $5.98 (my purchase price). I can purchase a bottle of Purex for $5.00 that does many more loads, use vinegar for an added cleaner, and it doubles as a fabric softener, and save money. In this day and time I go for the smart purchase and for my size family this is just not it.