Susan S

When the generic brand of Claritin came out, called Loratadine, I figured it wouldn't hurt me to try it. It has the same strength 10 mg. as Claritin and the first purchase cost me half the price of th...

I have to say that I am really surprised with Associated Content asking us to write about Mother's Day in the U.K. I am English and a mother as well as a grandmother. My daughter, her husband, and m...

My local Walgreen's drug store had Nivea Visage Q10 Advanced Wrinkle Reducer day creme SPF 8 and Q10 Advanced Wrinkle Reducer Night Creme on sale. I figure with two cremes made by the same company I ...

The sales assistant showed me several mascaras around $23. They were either for lengthening or thickening the lashes but not both. I asked her if she had one that did both and she showed me the Lancom...

It took us a long time to get into the park and we immediately headed to Jungala. We walked into the area and saw the entrance sign for the caves. This is the area where you can get close to the tiger...

After leaving Kissimmee, Florida, we continued our vacation by heading to the Florida's east coast and to Daytona Beach. We arrived around 1.30 p.m. at the Best Western Aku Tiki Inn.

We were on State Road 40 after leaving Daytona Beach, Florida, and we wanted something to eat before getting on Interstate 75. We saw Stage Stop Cafe in Silver Springs and decided to stop for lunch.

While in Daytona beach we went to a travel club presentation and were given $40 in gift certificates to Julian's Landmark restaurant in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Summer Bay offered us a deal we couldn't refuse. For just $99 we received 3 nights/4 days in Kissimmee, Florida, 2 tickets to Universal Studios, 2 nights/3 days in Daytona Beach, 2 nights in Vegas, an...

We checked out several listings in the area and decided to try India Diner located east of our hotel on 192 W. Hwy., Kissimmee.

Our old answer machine finally gave up on us so we wanted a cheap one to replace it. The AT&T 1738 digital answering system was the answer. We purchased it at Office Depot for $17.99 + tax.

The store had a special promotion which gave me a free Samsung SGH-t319 phone, 1,000 anytime minutes, and unlimited nights and weekends for $39.99.

A friend of mine gave me a bottle of Avon Mesmerize Eau de Cologne Spray for Christmas.

Recently I have been doing a lot more accounting than normal and some of it hasn't been on Quicken. Therefore when I was in Office Depot and saw the Ativa hand held printing calculator, with a mail-in...

Our local Bealls outlet store is a great place to find discounted make up. I purchased the Almay one-coat thickening mascara for $1.99 instead of the $5.99 sticker price.

Every January and February, Busch Gardens runs the Big Band Concert Series; I had the pleasure of seeing Les Brown Band of Renown there.

Len and I both love soup and our favorite is cream of mushroom. We used to purchase brand names but Kaskey's soup tastes so good at just 49 cents a can.

We went back to Sears, Roebuck to purchase the Galaxy microwave oven. The reason being that our previous microwave came from them and it lasted 19 years.

Sophie wrote an article on "What to Avoid Saying to Someone Who is About to Marry an Immigrant." This brought my knowledge of the subject to the forefront.

Our rainy season this year in Florida really didn't happen. Therefore we have been trying to conserve water as much as possible.

Today I purchased a Conair teasing and lifting comb from a local discount store.

While we were in Home Depot we saw the Magic Chef refrigerator. It looked the perfect size for an apartment, dorm, or for what we needed.

I picked up a 10 oz. Dinty Moore beef stew, in the microwave bowl, on my last shopping trip to Wal-Mart. What caught my eye was that I could microwave it for just 90 seconds and then take it to a frie...

I picked up the Scunci French Twister, still in the original packaging at the Salvation Army Thrift Store for 49 cents last week.

I have been getting benefit summary notices from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida, for the doctor's visit, lab work, urine test and the chest x-rays I had done in December.

One of the fun things we look forward to is the Florida Strawberry Festival, located in Plant City, Florida. This is close to home for us and they have the most flavorful strawberries I have ever tast...

I am not saying this just because I am English and would receive socialized health care if I were still living in England. Just recently I have seen so many people using the system here in the states.

With so many people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in America it surprises me that the majority are apprehensive or afraid to go on insulin.

On January 29,2008, Floridians will be asked to vote to double the $25,000 homestead exemption and allow homeowners to take up to $500,000 of their Save Our Homes benefits when they move to another pr...

We drove into Boulder and had an enjoyable afternoon checking out the shops and being tourists. When we started to get hungry Len's daughter chose Pasta Jay's restaurant as they had wanted to try this...

With my past 3 doctors I have had my weight, blood pressure and pulse taken. I've had prescription refills and that is about it.

My belated Hanukkah gift is a purse hanger, a gold-colored metal circle with a gray sponge-like backing.

On Christmas morning, we opened up a parcel to find a Haier Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner. As both my husband and I have an abundance of gold jewelry, we were so happy to receive it from his daughter and...

I have been using Clinique take the day off makeup remover for lids,lashes & lips for over a year now. I use full size cleansers at home, but when I am working a long shift I find the sample size prod...

In the past 6 months, I have been seeing these blue and white buildings with orange and white striped roofs. When I looked at the sign, they are called Whataburger. I then realized that we had one fai...

Len and I attended a seminar at a local hotel that lasted a couple of hours, and we didn't have to purchase anything. But for our time, we got a reward. It was two nights in a Holiday Inn at Orlando a...

I always try to keep an energy bar with me so that I don't worry if I have to miss a meal. One of my favorite bars is the AdvantEdge complete nutrition energy bar.

One of my favorite toys is the Razor MS-130 B scooter.

I just cannot resist the fantastic bargains I purchase at Walgreen's drug store. They have baskets or shelves of products up to 75% off. One of the items I found was the Cover Girl Professional ColorM...

The latest one I have been eating is Pure Protein high protein double layer bar. I received a coupon for a free bar. I enjoyed it so I purchased another one in Wal-Mart for $1.37 which is the best pri...

We had arranged a door to door service with our cruise on the Carnival Fantasy.

I love to try different energy, snack, nutritional, or whatever you want to call them bars. I saw the Body for Life balanced nutrition bar in Chocolate Mint Cookie and figured that one was for me.

While shopping in K-Mart the other day I noticed a clearance area. Here I found George Foreman's Knock Out Streak Free Glass Cleaner for 62 cents. I figured if George Foreman had put his name to it th...

9 years ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. The doctor put me on fosamax, calcium supplements and told me to do weight bearing experiences. Therefore part of my exercise is walking and the Gowalkin...

A few months ago we received a parcel in the mail. It contained the Accu-Chek Aviva kit for diabetics. We were very surprised, as we hadn't ordered it.

As Len and I are pass holders at Busch Gardens we were sent an invitation to preview the Christmas on Ice show at the Stanleyville Theater. The 4 'dress rehearsal shows' were for the 29th and 30th Nov...

This may sound a really strange choice of favorite Christmas song for me because I love my husband dearly and adore living in America.

Len and I love Indian food so we decided to check out what was available close to Busch Gardens. We found Angithi Indian Restaurant on E. Fowler Avenue. It is opposite University Square Mall, in the s...

As you probably know I am a caregiver and many of my clients are in there 90's. I have often given them a supplement of Ensure, or Ensure Plus, especially when they hardly eat anything at meal times.

I decided to purchase another hp camera so that I could use my printer with it. Circuit City had the hp M547 on sale for $109.99 + tax. I checked on the warranty before buying to make sure that this o...

Betadine Solution is a must in my household. Over the years I have purchased several bottles. I was first introduced to it in 1994 when Len had his quintuple bypass surgery. He came home with 93 stapl...

Both Len and I have had previous marriages so this makes life a little complicated in the events of either of, or both of us dying.

I have to say that the World Showcase is like traveling from country to country without your feet leaving the ground.

I decided to write this review, after talking on the telephone, to my daughter in England. She had been watching a travel program on Disney World, and was amazed at how much it had gone up since her l...

Back in England I had the same general practitioner for 40 years until I came to America. Since living in Florida, I have gone through numerous primary care doctors and still feel that I am just a num...

There is a very special lady in my life. I call her sister, but I have never met her. My mother has passed away, my dad and I are not really close, and my brother, well that is a long story, which I d...

Most of the older dinner shows have closed down in the Kissimmee/Orlando area, but Capone's Dinner & Show is still there after 15 years.

We had seen the Wing House Bar & Grill restaurants when driving in the Tampa Bay and gulf coast beach areas, south of us. I really hadn't taken much notice until one was built on our doorstep.

Hamilton Beach has always been a brand I have been happy with. For many years I had the Model 600-6 blender. Eventually I decided to purchase a new one and give the old one to a charity shop so I ch...

When I went to Elvis Presley's Graceland home, I decided to buy the whole package and visit the other places of interest opposite Graceland.

Opposite Graceland is the plaza with the Automobile museum, restaurant, souvenir shop, movie theater, and at the northern end is the Custom Jets tour.

Len and I went to the Florida Aquarium a few years back thinking it would be quiet on a Wednesday, and it was full of young school children. The second level is where you start your journey, and we ha...

Pit Boss Bar-B-Q was established in 1985, in our local three counties, Pasco, Hernado, and Pinellas. We have been eating in this chain since 1990.

A woman I recently ran into broke out crying; she has a loved one who is really sick, and she cares for him 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I listened to this frail lady, and was delighted that I m...

Len has been with Humana, Quality Health Plans, and back to Humana for the past 9 years. However, from November 15th to the end of the year people are signing up for the 2008 plans and these are be...

Over the years I have had many clients through my agency that have Alzheimer's disease. These are wonderful people but they can have mood swings and in time almost get housebound. I personally find th...

I probably wouldn't have tried Great Subs & More, on the corner of Main and U.S.19, New Port Richey, if it hadn't have been for the entertainment book I purchased online.

In our local target they have a line of cosmetics named e.l.f. for just $1. I picked up several products and turned them over thinking something must be wrong with them. The eye shadow is hypoallergen...

Having flown British Airways 20 times in the past 19 years, I have been using its website for several years. When you type in www.ba.com, you will pull up its home page.

Graceland is a beautiful house, with white columns at the front, set in gorgeous grounds. It is all I expected and so much more.

Tampa International Airport is one of my favorite airports, although I must admit I love Raleigh/Durham as well. I once flew in on an international flight and couldn't believe how easy it was to get f...

After being at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, we decided to try Bruno's authentic Italian Cuisine. It is at the end of a plaza on Highway 192 close to the Route 27 turn.

Today was an overcast, windy day, here in Florida so Len and I decided to head down to Tarpon Springs. We have been there endless times but on this occasion I wanted to check out the actual sponges.

We own a week's timeshare at the Voyager, Treasure Island, week 41, which is normally around the 10th to 15th October. We arrive on a Saturday, and I spend most of my time walking the beach, sitting...

When reading an article by Sophie, here at Associated Content, I just had to write about "How not to polite guests.

I can't believe it took me 18 years to finally get to Cypress Gardens.

We used Manchester airport a lot, and for the rest of my English friends out there, I don't mean the one in the country I was born.

Len suggested we meet at the Woodfield Farm pub, Doncaster, and his friends said that they had eaten there often, and the food was great.

While we were staying at Carlin Cottage, in Larkhall, Scotland, we had an evening on our own and I was craving an Indian curry. We walked into town and the first curry house we came to was Handhi auth...

We were given gift certificates for The Pub waterfront restaurant and lounge in Indian Shores, Florida.

While staying in Scotland Len's friend, Bill, took us to the Avonbridge Hotel in Hamilton for dinner on the Saturday evening. We arrived at 6.30 p.m. and were greeted by his friend Ben, who is a Chef ...

The Friendly Fisherman restaurant is situated on the boardwalk at John's Pass. The postal address is Madeira Beach but you need to drive to and park in the John's Pass area. You will have to pay for ...

I had an email a few days ago asking me the question. "Are the English and American people as different as chalk and cheese". She had always thought our cultures to be similar until speaking with ano...

When we lived in England one of our favorite day trips was to Chartwell, Sir Winston Churchill's home. It is now owned by the National Trust and will stay a part of the English heritage forever.

Having worked in assisted living facilities and for an agency I wanted to put a list together to possibly start my own care giving business.

The biggest attraction in Aylesford, Kent, England, are The Carmalite Friars. They are situated in Aylesford itself.

The TrueTrack Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor is being advertised at all the local drug stores, and with rebates or taking your old machine back, you get it for as little as $19.99 and in some case...

We really enjoyed our stay in Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Len's friend, Bill, was born in the area and apart from the time they were in the Royal Air Force together has spent most of his life the...

While in Merrimack I suggested going to the Anheuser-Busch brewery as it was almost opposite the Residence Inn hotel where we were staying.

On our first night in Scotland Len's friend, Bill and his family took us out to eat. They suggested we go to Toby's Carvery because here you get to choose from either British & Irish roast beef, honey...

The bride, Len's granddaughter, found a great place for us all to stay. The Residence Inn Nashua / Merrimack.

Upon entering the hotel the reception was very small and cozy.

I was given 8 days, 7 nights, in Orange Lake Country Club, in Kissimmee,Florida, in a villa, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, that sleeps 8.

Vacation Village at Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida, is a timeshare development. We wanted a quick break from the stresses of life and decided on Kissimmee. We normally travel over from Pasco County to th...

Tarpon Springs, Florida, is about 10 miles south of my home.

We had no choice but to go into Stratford-upon-Avon town center the morning after we arrived in England.

After a 6-hour drive from Warwickshire to Larkhall in Scotland, we were very happy to find that Len's R.A.F. friend, whom he hadn't seen in more than 40 years, had arranged for us to stay in the Carli...

The first week that we were in England, we stayed in a timeshare. We decided to do some cooking for the family. We drove to the local Co-Op, called the Wellesbourne Foodcenter on Loxley Close. Here ar...

We headed towards Legoland on the M4 Motorway and found it to be well signposted.

We got to stay at the Travelodge on St. Petersburg Beach for two nights - for free.

Len and I have eaten at Shells Seafood Restaurant dozens of times over the years. The one we normally choose is located in the Travelodge on St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.

Len's sister and her husband came over from England and stayed at the Sirata Hotel. We were a block away at the Travelodge but spent most of our time with them.

I hate my hair. I have the finest baby hair you could imagine. When I wash it and pull it back into my hands, there is hardly any there. So why do my friends say what thick, great hair I have?

Last year, I lost my entire luggage - including hand luggage - when traveling to England. (See my article "Red Critical: Alert on the Airlines.")

While we were staying at Walton Hall, we took a couple of side trips to the village of Wellesbourne. We asked a lady passing by where to eat, and she suggested The King's Head pub right next to the ch...