Best Black Friday Deals

by admin on November 15, 2011

Christmas Shopping ListDo you want to save some money on your Christmas list? Then you must get in on the best Black Friday deals. And who doesn’t like a great deal! There are so many ads already out announcing what and where the online sales are that you don’t want to miss a single one. [click to continue…]

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Angie’s List – Reviews & Big Deals

by admin on June 17, 2011

Find a handyman on Angies ListIf you are like me, you sometimes need someone reliable to fix something in your home. Unless you have a handyman in the family, finding one is a daunting task. So you start asking around, but how many times do you get anything other than a lukewarm recommendation or just a name and phone number?

That’s the dilemma I was in until I joined Angie’s List. I needed someone to replace my water heaters that were making an ungodly noise in the attic! I’m thinking…that can’t be good. So I searched Angie’s List for companies that replace water heaters and read the reviews until I saw someone who had a job that was similar to mine and used a company that did a good job. Read More About Angies List

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Kitchen Gadgets – Do They Work?

June 23, 2010

Do those kitchen gadgets you see on TV really work? My friend, Molly Fowler, The Dining Diva, recently got a chance to demonstrate a few of them on Great Day Houston, a morning show on Houston’s Channel 11. Molly looks at several blenders for making your favorite summer frozen drinks, the Food Saver (affectionately known [...]

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Audio & Video Gadgets — My Favorites

March 15, 2010

I recently got a call from my friend asking about my favorite audio and video gadgets. Here is what I use for my podcasting, video and Internet radio projects.

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Envirosax – Great New Travel Bag

January 13, 2010

I received the best gift from my sister prior to my last trip to England. The Envirosax is an extremely lightweight travel bag that rolls up to a minuscule size and is as light as air to carry.

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Batteries and Chargers – Everything Needs Power

January 10, 2010

I have lots of gadgets and everything needs either batteries or a charger. I wait until my favorite battery store has a sale and then stock up. Now’s the time….

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Have a Merry Jib Jab Christmas

December 22, 2009

Have you heard of Jib Jab? These are the most clever guys on the planet! You can now use their talent to send greetings to your family and friends.

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Luggage Can Make or Break Your Trip

December 10, 2009

My very favorite luggage is the Samsonite Spinner type. I have owned many types over the years and have developed a very high standard. I actually received this luggage as a gift and of course was not convinced that it would be the one. For me luggage can make or break my trip. I like [...]

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London Travel Day 1

October 26, 2009

The day of arrival from the States is always a fog for me. It took about 45 minutes to get through customs at Heathrow. We couldn’t check into our hotel right away, so we got on the double decker sightseeing bus and got familiar with the city.

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London Revisited

October 9, 2009

I’m going to date myself, but the last time I was in London was 1970 and I had just graduated from high school. But of course why would I write the Retired Boomer Blog if I was younger!

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