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Tool Reviews: Dremel Multi Max Oscillating Tool

Dremel 8300-01 12-Volt Cordless Multi-Max Oscillating KitOoh la la! C’est vrai! DREMEL versatile tool system – MULTI MAX came today! This model 8300-01 is the LATEST version of an oscillating tool – for home repair, remodeling and restoration! Zippy, you MUST have one for the MANSION! This tool uses side to side motion to cut, scrape, sand, remove grout, grind and more! Even if you are a craft person, the sander attachment is priceless! So darn easy! I sanded down the coffee table where ... continue reading...

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Book Reviews & Giveaway: Let’s Bring Back

Let's Bring BackAuthor: Lesley M.M. BlumeAn Encyclopedia of Forgotten – yet Delightful, Chic, Useful Curios and Otherwise Commendable Things From Times Gone ByLike the title, this alphabetized “encyclopedia” will not create any competition for the game “Trivial Pursuit.” I enjoyed the 1877 ambrosia recipe on page 9; didn’t care about the Andrew’s Sisters; ignored Nora Ephron’s gripe about bagels; felt glad that cold cream to remove makeup is still in trend – and loved the cold berry soup recipe ... continue reading...

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Beauty Reviews: Dr. Hess Udder Products

Dr. Hess Udder OintmentBaby Balm Lip BalmWhen it arrived in the mail, I thought HMMM what’s this? I have lots of friends with babies and what I hear in Utah is that diaper rash and parent hands are rampant. This harsh climate does not adhere to just any old cream or moisturizer. So when Dr. Hess showed up at my door with udder ointment, baby balm and lip balm, I tried it immediately. I didn’t like the Vaseline type texture although from their website I knew that this was a similar ingredient ... continue reading...

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Holiday Gift Guide: Power Paws

Power PawsWoodrow Wear’s Power Paws are dog booties with a strip of traction aid on the bottom of the booties to assure that dogs with hip dysplasia, or dogs who walk on tile or wood floors have traction so that they don’t slide or fall. For senior dogs, this can be a lifesaver. I also liked that Clem, my little dachshund, felt more stable on wood floors because he chugs like a fire engine, and sometimes slips. With a long back, dachshunds can hurt themselves easily. The socks are also very ... continue reading...

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DVD Reviews: Strictly Ballroom

Under a rock...that's where I live. Why? Because this was my first screening of Strictly Ballroom. Me...lover of the eclectic, the comic and the slightly off-beat had NEVER screened what I'd consider to be one of the classic tongue in cheek films by director Baz Luhrman (director of such films as Moulin Rouge, Australia and Romeo + Juliet). Bro "B" was in SHOCK when I told him that.For those who love films such as "Best in Show" and other mockumentaries, "Strictly Ballroom" waltzes by with it's ... continue reading...