Product Name: JanSport Big Student Classic Daypack
Rating: 10
Where to buy: www.Amazon.com

Description: This backpack is designed to carry everything you need not only to school but also to work or play. Made of polyester the s-shaped straps make for easy carrying along with the webbed handle. It has 2 large compartments and a front pocket that contains an organizer and a headphone port. There is even a pocket on the bottom for hiding keys or money.

Review: This backpack is wonderful. It is large enough to carry all the supplies I need including all my books for classes.

We have a tendency to lay our book bags down anywhere and before you know it they are a mess. The polyester material makes cleaning this book bag very easy.

It is put together well, making for a very sturdy backpack. When you carry half of your life in it you don’t want the seams coming apart or zippers breaking.

It is also very comfortable to carry either on your back or in your hand. With the s-shape of the straps there’s very little sliding off your shoulders. It also helps in keeping the backpack centered in your back. This helps because all the weight is not shifting to one side or the other.

You just can’t beat this backpack for the student, businessperson, new parent or anyone else in your household.

Product Name: Menu Planning Central
Submitted by: LeaAnn Massey; Covington, IN
Rating: 9
Where to buy: Menu Planning Central

Description: Menu Planning Central is a monthly membership in which you receive a full month’s worth of meal ideas, recipes and shopping lists for not just one, but 3 different menus: Family friendly Menus, Healthy Menus, and Vegetarian Menus. You also receive monthly bonuses that include extra recipes, menus, eBooks and more. You get information from the columnists there that include an expert on etiquette, family meals and even a nutritionist.

Review: Menu Planning Central is awesome. As a mom, in a family of all boys, you can imagine how hec tic life can be and planning a week’s worth of meals is downright exhausting. That’s just the planning; we won’t even talk about the shopping required every week.

When I plan the week’s meals, I have to take into consideration that my boys and husband all three are pretty set in their ways when it comes to food. They like what they like and I have to be careful when adding something new to the mix. To top it off we haven’t always eaten the healthiest, but I’ve realized how damaging that is and want to make a change and start preparing better meals for my family. Of course, most of the time they aren’t happy about it, so I have to find a way to combine the foods they love with the foods they need.

When I found menu planning central, I couldn’t have been happier. Not only does it save me time planning and shopping for our meals, but also I can now shop for a whole month’s worth instead of one week at a time. I don’t wear myself out deciding what we’re going to eat or shopping for it. That’s why I only shop for a week at a time, because it’s exhausting and really hard to get out of the routine of eating the same things over and over because I just don’t have time to look for new meals and recipes every week. Now, I don’t have to!

I signed up in hopes of getting a month’s worth of meal plans and guess what? Instead I got 12 weeks (3 months) worth that I can mix and match if I want. So, I can give them the meals they like and throw in a few healthier meals that I love! The combination possibilities are endless! And the best part, I can print them all out and when we try them if there’s one they love I’ll save it and make it again later. If they hate it I’ll make note of it on the menu plan so I’ll be sure not to make it again. I could go forever without making the same meal twice with all the possible combinations.

Product Name: Four-Story Fire Escape Ladder by Dial Safety Ladder
Submitted by: Megan Cahill; Louisville, KY
Rating: 10
Where to buy:  www.safebeginnings.com

Description: It’s something we never want to think about. If you already have a safety ladder tall enough for anywhere in your home than you don’t have to.  If you are one of the millions of Americans without a means of escape for them and their children in the case of a fire, you need to think about it right now.  This four-story tall escape ladder is acclaimed as the safest fire escape ladder in existence. It was designed by a firefighter so you know safety is the #1 priority that went into the design of this product.

Review: Every day, poorly conceived fire ladders are made with chains, which can get tangled, and be hard to operate. This ladder by Dial Ladders is different as it unfolds instantly, with no tangles or awkwardness. Those seconds matter so much you cannot afford to lose even 1 to poor designs. Easily hooking handles connect instantly to the windowsill and with a simple pull of a Velcro release your ladder is ready to help you escape. Unlike chain ladders this Dial ladder product is much safer to use, which becomes rigid like stairs as you place weight on it. The steps have glowing anti-skid material on each with long standoffs extending out to keep the ladder stable using your homes wall and give you plenty of foot room to safely maneuver down.

Made of lightweight but very strong aluminum and plastics this item will hold up over time and is light enough for a child to use. Extending to a length of 32′and holding up to 600 lbs, this ladder will get the whole family down quickly and safely. The item can be folded small enough to store in a closet or under a bed. Finally the $199.99 price tag seems just about right for an item, which gives your family the best chance of surviving a possible catastrophe unscathed.

Description: These adorable kids lunch boxes are great. They are made of Insulated PVC and come in various animal designs.

Review: Your child will love taking this cute lunch box with them wherever they go.

The lunch box itself is made of PVC making it very easy to fold and store. Cleaning is a breeze also. Just use a damp cloth and wipe clean.

It is very lightweight so it’s easy for your child to handle. There is a shoulder strap or a handhold to make it even easier for your child.

There are six different animal designs. They come in a duck, frog, dog, ladybug, elephant or penguin design. So, if your little one has a special animal they like you will probably find the right one just for them.

It is also great for those first graders who can be a little skeptical about taking their lunch to school. Being able to take an “old friend” like a dog with them will relieve some of the leeriness they can feel.

It is also well insulated to keep things cold. That makes it great for taking snacks and drinks on a long drive or even to Grandma’s house. They are wonderful to take on a picnic too. Your kids will love this lunch box made just for them.