Epinions Recent Reviews for BearySweet

My Kids Love to 'Match 'em Up' with Discovery Toys! - SSWO

Thu, 1 May 2003 22:56:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I remember the very first time I saw the Discovery Toys Match 'Em Up. The consultant who got me started with Discovery Toys had it as part of her demo kit. The contrast of the bright yellow base and the red and blue squares caught my attention...

Milton Bradley Fishin' Around...No Hooks, No Worms - This is My Kind of Fishing!!

Sat, 26 Apr 2003 19:59:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - As my son approaches his third birthday, he is starting to get interested in playing actual games. He received a few games for Christmas and they have whetted his appetite for more. I purchased Candy Land for Jake's birthday and along with it I bought...

Conductor’s Figure 8 Set Expansion Pack - How to Start an Obsession Part 2

Sun, 23 Feb 2003 19:31:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I'm beginning to wonder just who this obsession has taken hold of, my son or my husband! At first glance it would be my 2 and a half year old son, Jake, since he is the one who plays with the trains, watches the videos and sings about them all the time...

Take Along Thomas Work and Play Roadhouse – The Obsession Continues

Thu, 30 Jan 2003 00:28:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I was surprised the first time I saw Thomas the Tank Engine products at Target. Since my son became a fan of these toys I had learned they were only available in specialty shops and in stores like Barnes and Nobles and Toys R Us. I was equally shocked...

Blue's Clues Learning Lessons Computer – Don’t Waste Your Money

Thu, 16 Jan 2003 00:51:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - My son Jake is 2 and a half years old and loves Blue's Clues, so it was no surprise that he was ecstatic when he received the Blue's Clues Learning Lessons Computer from his Uncle Doug. I was excited too because I love educational toys that...

Crayola Mini White Board Drawing Set - Great for little artists on the go!

Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:24:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - Armed with 40% off coupons, my mother-in-law and I braved the crazed after-Thanksgiving rush early that Friday morning and headed to Michael's Craft Store in search of bargains. I wasn't really looking for Christmas presents at this particular stop, but...

The little Lady that stole my son's heart

Sat, 28 Dec 2002 00:22:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - "I LOVE Lady!!!!"

I have been listening to this exclamation for months now. Ever since we watched Thomas and the Magic Railroad my 2.5 year old son has been talking about Lady, the pretty little heroine of the story. If you are...

How to Start an Obsession: Step 1 - Conductor's Figure 8 Set

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 12:10:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - Well, it finally happened. We broke down, gave in and bought Jake his first Thomas the Tank Engine starter set. He has been interested in trains for a while now and focusing on Thomas and Friends specifically. He was satisfied with his Fisher Price...

Radio Shack ZipZaps - Zipping and Zapping with the hottest toy for Christmas!

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:44:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - My husband recently came home with a smug smile on his face and said, “You will NEVER guess what I bought today!” Hmmmmm……a new car? A house? A Villa in the Swiss Alps?? What could possible make him this excited over a purchase?...

Crayola Window FX Washable Markers - Do your windows need some special 'FX'?

Wed, 13 Nov 2002 00:02:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - As a preschool teacher, I am always looking for new and different activities for my students. I love finding unusual art mediums and letting them explore. Of course when it comes to art, Crayola is my first choice. That is why I was so excited when a...

Let's See What is Hiding in the Discovery Toys Hide Inside

Mon, 21 Oct 2002 18:24:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I am an educational consultant for Discovery Toys, but that doesn’t mean I blindly endorse every product they make. I do love their philosophy to make each toy appealing to as many different senses as possible and to create toys that will grow with...

The Bear under the Stairs: There is no need to be afraid of The Bear Under the Stairs

Sat, 5 Oct 2002 18:42:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I have a library of books from my years as a preschool teacher that have not been appropriate for my 2 year old so far. But as Jake makes the transition from picture books to storybooks, I pull out stories that I think will interest him or meet a...

Your train lover will 'flip' over the Fisher Price Flip-Track Rail and Road Set!

Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:51:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - If you ask me, the Fisher Price Flip-Track Rail and Road Set is as much a magic toy as anything else. It is the only toy guaranteed to make my son ‘disappear’! A local toy store in Northern KY has a play area in the back of the store...

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" – From Zero to Favorite in 2.3 seconds!

Sat, 28 Sep 2002 01:26:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - Over the summer, my son and I attended Kindermusik classes. A friend of mine recently became a certified instructor and her friends and their children were her guinea pig class. The theme was “Welcome to my Backyard” and we spent 8 weeks of the...

Wheels on the Bus A fun, familiar favorite

Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:29:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - If there is a toddler or preschooler in your house, you probably know who Raffi is. That familiar, lovable voice that seems to know how to get children laughing, singing and dancing along. My 2 year old son Jake knows who Raffi is and he loves his...

Johnson and JohnsonHead to Toe Baby Wash

Tue, 17 Sep 2002 20:15:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - My family has used Johnson and Johnson products for as long as I can remember. As a little girl I remember my mom washing my hair with their ‘No More Tears’ shampoo, as a big sister I used the shampoo and baby powder on my younger brothers, and as an...

Pampers Sensitive Touch Wipes

Sat, 14 Sep 2002 23:46:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I love Pampers One-Ups wipes. I love them so much that they prompted me to seek out a website where I could share with everyone how wonderful they are. Yep, Pampers One-Ups were the subject of my very first review here at Epinions and I continue to be...

Graco Training Rewards Soft Seat Potty and Stepstool Just a stepstool in our house.

Sat, 14 Sep 2002 11:01:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I started out normal, I swear! When Jake was born, I promised myself and the beautiful infant sleeping in my arms that I would not be one of those crazy moms that hounded her toddler in an effort to have him potty trained by his 2nd birthday. Well...

Discovery Toys Online Store: Discovery Toys Online Store - Not Exactly A Store

Sat, 7 Sep 2002 23:44:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - As a Discovery Toys Consultant, I have spent my share of time at the company’s website. While you can’t actually purchase Discovery Toys products from the site, Discovery Toys Online Store has a lot to offer general consumers as well as DT...

'Pave the Way' for these great trucks from Discovery Toys!!

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 18:59:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - My son Jake has been a truck fanatic since he was about 10 months old. During a cross-country trip, he would stop and stare in awe every time he saw a semi. Well over a year later, that fanaticism has grown into a full blown obsession. We have toys,...

Protect your little one's bottom with A & D Ointment with Zinc Oxide

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:34:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - I have been a faithful A & D Ointment user since the day my son was born. Before his birth, I was talking to my sister-in-law about how many different diaper cream choices there were on the market. She had already raised 2 kids out of the diaper...

Discovery Toys Busy Bath - Rub a dub dub, fun in the tub!!

Thu, 15 Aug 2002 09:12:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - My husband has taken the primary responsibility of bathing our 2 year old son every evening. That is their ‘male-bonding’ time and I get the biggest kick out of listening to them laugh, splash and sing together while Jake gets clean and Joe gets...

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, what a special star you are!"

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 13:59:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - Much to my delight, books have become a huge part of my 2 year old’s life. Half of his toy shelf is taken up with books and he couldn’t be happier. It probably doesn’t hurt that he has a mom that adores children’s books and will buy one if he shows...

No Other Stacking Cups Measure Up!

Tue, 6 Aug 2002 23:23:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - Every once in a while a toy comes along that impresses you enough to recommend it to every mother and mom-to-be that you come across. That is how I feel about the Discovery Toys Measure Up Cups. As a matter of fact, I think these should be...

Discovery Toys Hammer Away

Wed, 1 May 2002 08:45:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BearySweet - Hammer Away is the toy that has solidified my faith in Discovery Toys. I received this toy as part of my introductory demo kit. I dismissed it almost immediately thinking it would be fun for a few hours but the novelty would wear off quickly...