I have been a Lands' End shopper since the 1980s. It's a nice place for preppy basics, the quality is generally solid, and the customer service is absolutely sterling. The 'return anything anytime' guarantee … more
Pros: It's for pregnant women, and you can buy it. Cons: Useless. Looks terrible. Cheap fabric. Uncomfortable. The Bottom Line: Anything and everything, … more
Pros: Top tool. 95% of normal screwdriving needs sorted! Cons: Everybody will want yours. The Bottom Line: A screwdriver that fixes more than just screws. … more
Pros: Standout play value, surefire universal toddler appeal Cons: Finicky tots may find a few frustrations The Bottom Line: A perfect present for the 1st … more
Pros: Pleasing aesthetics, great play value, high quality construction, expansion potential Cons: May turn into a $1k investment in geobra Brandstätter GmbH & Co., … more
Pros: Durable outer casing to prevent fall-apart Cons: S T A T I C The Bottom Line: Buy it for $5 at a garage sale, or drop $200 on a proper one -- or forget … more
Pros: Mentions the majority of what you're likely to look up Cons: Condescending, simplistic, fear-inspiring, not "the last word" on anything The Bottom … more
Pros: Your dermatologist may load you up with free samples. Cons: Your dermatologist may want to make a sale in lieu of providing more effective treatment. … more
Pros: A non-gloppy, smooth-finish sunblock Cons: Not yet at dream-sunblock level The Bottom Line: While this falls slightly short of the dreamed-for, completely … more
Pros: This is, in theory, exactly what I might manufacture for myself. Cons: Peter has somehow botched it. The Bottom Line: A good idea, overpriced and … more
Pros: Amusement at combination of ego and illiteracy necessary to put one's name to this. Cons: Riddled with errors, no editing to speak of, community fund-raising cookbooks more … more
Pros: Beautiful art, sophisticated presentation of oft-derided medium/pass-time Cons: Not for beginners, author problems, said 'beautiful art' needs larger photography … more
Pros: Middle-of-the-road pricing, good shade selection, real staying power Cons: As with all long-last lippies, can be drying. Fussy packaging. The … more
Pros: Noticeably lowers the volume. Cons: Not a cure. The Bottom Line: One of the best of the available over-the-counter snoring remedies -- a dull … more
Pros: Functional and fuss-free. Cons: Unlikely to impress the easily impressed. The Bottom Line: Price and features are commensurate in this practical … more
Pros: Cheap, possible to coax good results with a surplus of patience Cons: That delightful 60s-70s clump-lashed look now referred to as 'cheap'/'Tammy Faye' … more
Pros: Works. Lasts indefinitely. Smells nice, depending on your definition of 'nice.' Cons: Over-application results in disaster; may interfere with your own perfume. … more
Pros: A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Cons: Lid sold separately; more like a piece of furniture than cookware The Bottom Line: An investment, but something … more
Pros: Often sick, depraved, perverted, perverse; many quality photographs Cons: Quickly being sucked down into the sinkhole of T&A men's jazz mags The … more
Pros: May have a placebo effect Cons: Pseudoephedrine keeps me pseudo-awake The Bottom Line: A combo (read on) of individual drugs, or a single one, … more
Pros: Easy to find; many variations on a theme Cons: Everything a lipstick shouldn't be The Bottom Line: Unsuitable for all sizes, shapes and colours of … more
Pros: Excellent for the price; works well Cons: Can be somewhat harsh for sensitive skin The Bottom Line: Can be harsh, but it's a good product, and … more
Pros: I use this! Cons: It is not free. The Bottom Line: Even though "everyone's a hair different," people should try this conditioner!! It has really been … more
Pros: A nice little conditioning rinse Cons: Completely inappropriate for its intended use The Bottom Line: A nice, basic conditioner marketed towards the … more
Pros: Lovely smell -- light, natural herbal Cons: Big on residue, poor on tangles The Bottom Line: A let-down. If you have to try it, check friends' … more
Pros: Works well as an eyeshadow base as well; nice neutral shades Cons: Can be hard to apply, 'base' shade not for everybody The Bottom Line: Versatile, … more
Pros: Separates the men and women from the wusses Cons: Won't work on wusses The Bottom Line: It's time to grow up, and admit that 'Halls' et al make good … more
Pros: Some nifty parts (Lego dolly), actual plastic female Cons: A fifty-dollar set with only 207 pieces?!? Much as I like the Roadside Repair, … more
Pros: Apparently, the ants love it Cons: May as well put out miniature BBQs and pitchers of margaritas and forget the poison idea Sitting on the kitchen … more
Pros: Er. Standard colour range? Cons: Gloppy, gooey Tammy Faye consistency I can tie a notable decline in my looks nothing severe, just a little "Ive … more
Pros: It's a fire truck! Cons: No sound, water, doggie in the window.... After purchasing the Fire Fighters HQ (qv), the most glaringly obvious need … more
Pros: Lots going on around the HQ Cons: Remarkably fragile for a fire-fighting outfit This is an odd sort of set: Lego seems to have a few difficulties … more
Pros: Great spot treatment, effective chemical Cons: Inadequate instructions, harsh for most skin types I used to deal in this stuff quite a bit, smuggling … more
Pros: DINOSAURS! Plus lots of other pieces, innovative but re-usable Cons: Only one girl, and she's cooking in the directions. When I saw that Lego dinosaurs … more
Pros: Plenty of nifty, multi-purpose bricks Cons: Falls apart with a gentle breeze; just fragile for $50 At first I thought this was something that happened … more