Epinions Recent Reviews for BeeCharmer

Dog Rampages Mousopolis: News at Eleven

Mon, 27 Sep 2004 19:01:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Dogzilla, by Dav Pilkey, is an unusual and silly tale made to resemble a motion picture, rather than a mere children’s picture book. This quirky Pilkey tale is his second text feature starring Flash as the Big Cheese, Rabies as Professor...

Spooftacular Cat and Mouse Thriller

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 05:10:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Kat Kong is an unusual, silly tale made to resemble a motion picture flick rather than a mere child’s picture book. This quirky Dav Pilkey tale stars the very talented mousy entourage of Flash as Professor Varmint, Rabies as Rosie...

A Bug's Life

Sun, 18 Jan 2004 06:34:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - The Very Hungry Caterpillar tells of a seemingly insatiable caterpillar and his journey to adulthood through the foods he meets along the way. Eric Carle has done wonders with this one, adding tactile charm to the story by incorporating holes...

A Colorful Journey With A Friendly Feline

Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:25:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Cat’s Colors, by Jane Cabrera, is a pleasurable discovery of a kitten’s colorful adventures for children who enjoy bright pictures and a short, enchanting tale. The author’s first attempt at children’s literature, Cat’s...

A Smorgasbord of Fun!

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 03:03:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato, by Lauren Child, is a wonderful choice of literature for preschoolers. In this engaging tale, Charlie, the eldest child, often times finds the preparation of dinner for his little sister to be quite a hassle...

I'll Start the Bidding at... Mediocre

Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:09:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - The auction business is built on the three "D’s": debt, divorce, and death. Fair Warning is the tale of ex-model Amy Dickerson, a forty-year-old auctioneer extraordinare and Texas transplant who buys into the cynical philosophy that...

Snips 'n Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 23:42:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Laura Leuck’s My Monster Mama Loves Me So is a spirited book that offers a creative twist on the more conventional "feel good" children’s tale. This clever bedtime story is a twenty-four-page story of a little three-googly-eyed green monst...

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 21:40:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Elizabeth Berg’s sixth novel, What We Keep, is the tale of one woman’s emotional and physical journey to visit her estranged mother, a woman to whom she has not spoken in thirty-five years. Berg skillfully guides readers through Ginny Youn...

Maybelline Finally Hooked Me

Wed, 15 Oct 2003 18:48:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Maybelline's Full 'N Soft Mascara is a product I picked up several months ago on the advice of a fellow beauty addict. Not only was her definitive praising a high recommendation in and of itself, but also the relatively low price and convenient dr...

Kicked to the Curb

Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:03:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - On a whim one afternoon, I picked up a tube of Jane LipKick Energizing Liquid Lipstick. The rich burgundy color I chose was quite appealing in passing, and for the couple of bucks it cost, I figured I’d go ahead and splurge on what may turn...

Short on Time But Big on Taste?

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:56:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Semi-Homemade Cooking by Sandra Lee, is a recent favorite of mine to have in the kitchen. Not only are each of the recipes found within quick to prepare (and tasty to boot), but this book is also extremely easy to use. From the kitchen...

Mom Always Said Oatmeal Was Good For Me... Aveeno Proves It

Sun, 24 Nov 2002 19:28:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Ever have one of those moments when your little one’s bottom is rashy and/or irritated from a bout of diarrhea or more simply, just has sensitive skin? Been there, done that. I’ve dealt with it by using Aveeno Diaper Rash Cream in recent...

Maybelline Lip Polish: Goo in a Tube

Fri, 25 Oct 2002 23:53:07 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Maybelline’s Lip Polish is a gloss product I picked up at a dollar store recently. For a mere dollar, I thought it a bargain; and unsuspecting beauty product junkie that I am, I cheerfully tossed a tube of it into my basket and vowed to try...

Rival 3 1/2 qt. Removable Crock-Pot Slow Cooker: What's Crock'n?

Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:19:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - My Rival 3.5 Quart Removable Crock-Pot Slow Cooker is a dependable and convenient way for me to prepare healthy, hot meals for my family of five in minimal time and with little fuss.

This particular slow cooker comes with a 3.5-quart...

Juicy Tubes: Sticky Fruit

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 20:41:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Lancome's Juicy Tubes (Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss) is a gloss of another ilk, thick and available deeply hued, this product is not only beautifully alluring but fairly longlasting. Available in an array of colors to suit a variety of style and...

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Combination Skin Gets a Reprieve... at a fraction of the cost.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:17:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - I recently discovered Origins’ three-piece Starter Set for Combination Skin which includes several favorite skincare products I have come to adore; Checks and Balances (Frothy Face Wash), A Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian, and...

Scents & Lickability

Mon, 9 Sep 2002 00:17:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Jane’s MegaBites Glossy Gloss is product I purchased on a whim from a local drugstore some time ago and have kept in my purse ever since. Not only does my purse smell of melon, but this inexpensive product is a nice gloss to have on hand when I...

Le Stylo Waterproof: One of Their Better Additions

Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:19:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Lancôme’s Le Stylo Waterproof Long Lasting Eyeliner is a purchase I made on impulse, along with a becoming shade of eyeshadow and blush. As I much enjoy the convenience of automatic, twist-up eyeliner, I was more than willing to give Lancôme’s...

Checks and Balances: Ooh La Laaa

Sat, 31 Aug 2002 14:03:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Upon my latest shopping spree at a local Origins store, I purchased several products of immediate need such a foundation and a newer product, a skin rejuvenating cream I had more recently become aware of. About an hour later I walked out with the...

Colour Focus: Exceptional Wear

Fri, 23 Aug 2002 19:40:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Lancôme’s Colour Focus Exceptional Wear EyeColour made its appearance well over a year ago, however, it wasn’t until recently that I was in the market to give them a second glance. Upon returning another product I was less than thrilled with, I...

Lash Doubling Mascara: Reliable and Effective

Mon, 5 Aug 2002 10:57:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Clinique’s Lash Doubling Mascara was a purchase I made some time ago, then pretty much forgot about as it drifted to the bottom of my abundant makeup bag. Recently, I stumbled upon it during a routine cleaning of my ‘essentials’ bag and have...

A Dog and Pony Show - Cliche W/O

Wed, 10 Jul 2002 15:15:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Oh, the joys of well-meaning, gift givers over the holidays… Hasbro’s Silly 6 Pins electronic talking bowling game was one such prezzie recently bestowed upon my little ones. Our kindly neighbor, grinning like a possum, hoped that both...

A Soothing Herbal Alternative

Sat, 6 Jul 2002 02:37:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - Looking for a change from the more basic plethora of hard, waxy chapsticks my hubby prefers, I spied Blistex’s Herbal Answer while out grocery shopping. I had chapping lips and was happy to see an herbal balm offered in the hopes of relieving my...

Gentle and Refreshing

Thu, 4 Jul 2002 13:46:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - A self-confessed beauty, bath, and body product junkie, I seek out products that will both remove makeup both gently and effectively, but also leave my sometimes-dry skin with a feeling of moisturization and softness. Clinique’s Water Dissolve Cream...

An Enjoyable Time NOT Had By All

Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:18:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author BeeCharmer - The day was hot when we finally departed Gurnee Mills in hopes of a better sit-down meal away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded outlet mall. Along the strip adjacent to the mall are restaurants galore, all types and food choices available for the...