Ada Noll

Tomaso's is a local pizza place that offers some of the best pies around!

Penguin's Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers a venue for famous comedians as well as amateurs.

Avon Skin So Soft Fusions Dual Softening Body Wash would make a great stocking stuffer.

The Red Avocado in Iowa City, Iowa, is a locally owned vegetarian restaurant.

Tspoons Coffee Cafe in Iowa City, Iowa, is a great place to pull up a chair and grab a cup of fresh brewed coffee.

If you want a quick and healthy, low fat lunch alternative, and something a little different, give T falafel a try

If you want a chocolate experience that you will never forget, go to the Chocolate Haus Dessert & Coffee Cafe in Amana, Iowa. You can watch the handmade chocolate being made right in front of you. T...

House of Aromas in Coralville, Iowa is much more than a coffee shop!

Avon Basics Silicone Glove Hand Cream is an inexpensive lotion. Does it work?

Does Suave Professionals Vibrant Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner really compare to John Frieda's Sheer Blonde?

Does Cover Girl Professional All-in-One Waterproof Mascara live up to its claims?

Pei's Mandarin is a great place for Chinese and Japanese Cuisine.

Rimmel Lycra Wear Posh Trash is a funky, fingernail polish. Is in inexpensive or just cheap?

Vaseline Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil is Vaseline's newest product. Should you try it?

Silk offers a healthy alternative to dairy products. But how does it taste?

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse is a nightmare.

Is CVS Invigorating Apricot Scrub really better than St. Ives Apricot Scrub?

Cover Girl products are inexpensive. Do they look cheap too?

The Southern Hills Winery in Osceola, Iowa, offers a classy-casual combination setting where everyone can feel welcome.

Method Wood For Good is biodegradable, works great on furniture and smells wonderful.

If you want a great hair experience, give Herbal Essences Drama Clean Refreshing Shampoo and Conditioner a go.

DHC Velvet Skin Coat and Matte Cream are two of the greatest skincare products I have in my medicine cabinet.

Avon Skin So Soft Satin Glow Daily Body Moisturizer is a fantastic gradual self-tanner. It also doubles as a great moisturizing lotion.

The Vernon Inn Restaurant & Tavern is Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the place to go for authentic Greek food.

CVS Pharmacy Healthy Hands is a must have for your hands and nails. It nourishes and restores!

The Coffee Emporium & Cafe in Hiawatha, Iowa, is a great place to grab a bite to eat. Choose from their many coffee and tea drinks and enjoy the fantastic service.

Bari Cosmetics has an inexpensive make up line available at department stores. Is it really a bargain?

Henry's Village Market is a great place to go for local and organic food!

Hiawatha Farmers Market is small but has a variety of products available.

Bookmans is the greatest used bookstore I have been too. Take a look and see what this store has to offer.

The Ox Yoke Inn offers German and American family-style meals.

Visit the Ackerman Winery in Amana, Iowa for wine and gifts.

Lovin' Spoonfuls is a vegan restaurant that focuses on family favorites.

Organic So Delicious is by far the best vegan ice-cream replacement I have found. Read on and see why you should give it a try!

Chevy's Fresh Mex is an awesome restaurant. Fresh food and amazing margaritas are waiting on you!

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is in its 24th year. There will be sixteen days of celebratory events.

Pancho Villa's Bar & Grill is the place to go for authentic Mexican food. Located in Tucson, Arizona, you can find Pancho's on historic fourth avenue.

The Santa Fe Diner & Truck Stop is no ordinary truck stop! The menu has Mediterranean and Southwest flavors alongside the usual truck stop fare.

From Iowa to New Mexico is a long road! After sixteen hours in the car, my family and I decided to stop in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our bad luck took us to the Luxury Inn.

While on vacation in Arizona, my family and I decided to check out the local eateries. We found the Casbah Teahouse in the historical district on 4th Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. Our experience hopefu...

This is a restaurant review for Fiesta Del Sol in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Enjoy the fantastic margaritas and great food!

This is a review of the Noelridge Farmer's Market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Locally grown produce, baked goods, honey, salsa, and many other quality items are available at this market.

I have been home schooling my son for five years. It is easy to get overwhelmed in the beginning. With proper research you can make home schooling a positive experience for both you and your child.

I have been searching for vegan recipes that use alternatives to meat and dairy products. The recipes that I list are ones that I have tried and enjoy.

I quit smoking a year ago on February 23. I made up my mind to stop and white-knuckled it. I found that my greatest non-smoking aide was myself!

In this article I give vegan breakfast options. Low-calorie vegan breakfasts are heart healthy. Opting for healthier breakfasts will help your overall mood and energy level throughout the day.

This is a compare/contrast of Shakespeare's Volumnia (Coriolanus) and Gertrude (Hamlet). It is a four paged paper with textual support.

I have written some discussion questions and possible answers for Shakespeare's "Richard II." The following could be used as a reading guide for those starting to read the play.