I have a confession: Until the last year or so, I really didn't care for Mike And Ike candies. I usually prefer my confections to be in chocolate form, but recently I've gained an appreciation for fruity types of candy that I might have passed over before. So when I…
I must start this review with a follow-up, and perhaps a touch of gloating. As you may recall, I included BassBuds earphones in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, and it was a very popular feature with our readers. As I mentioned in the review, earbuds don't stay in my ears…
Yesterday afternoon, Jai and I sampled a "Cookie Pie" for the first time. What exactly is a cookie pie, you ask? Well, this unique creation is handcrafted by the company Barbara's Cookie Pies to essentially be an oversized cookie with the appearance of a decadent pie. Since we had family…
We're in the thick of awards season, and with the Oscars coming up this Sunday, you can be sure to hear a plethora of heartfelt "Thank you" speeches from A-list stars. But you don't have to wait until you're famous to thank the ones you love for their contributions to…
It's the second month of the year, which means that it's FebruANY at Subway. If you love $5 Footlongs, this is a great chance to enjoy all your favorite varieties for a deal! And to celebrate this month-long event, one lucky Contest Corner reader will win a $25 Subway gift…
I've been noticing a lot of buzz about BB Creams lately. The idea behind these "Beauty Balms" is to essentially a combine all of the facial products you might use in one day into one cream - sort of a foundation/moisturizer/primer/serum and sometimes sunblock all in one. Think of it…
Valentine's Day is here, and it's only a few hours before you get off work. You still haven't picked up anything for your significant other. If you're on a tight budget and wondering what on earth you can grab at the store as a gift that won't get you in…
Since I "Cut the cord" and ditched my cable package last year, I'm always open to new services I can try to watch streaming TV shows and movies. Since my TV reception is blocked by the hills, I can't get any TV reception at all unless I pay for a…
It's the eve of Valentine's Day, and you're breaking out in a cold sweat. What are you going to get your sweetie?! A box of conversation hearts grabbed from the gas station on your way home from work might not cut it. ;) Well, if you need an inspired gift…
There's nothing quite like that soothing feeling of wrapping your hands around a big, warm mug of tea. So when I was introduced to the concept of a mug that is specifically designed to be a hand warmer, I was intrigued. The Hand Warming Sentiments Cozy Mug line from Coppin's…
