Epinions Recent Reviews for CANS4US

Beryl Bissell - The Scent of God: A Memoir: The Scent of God: A Review

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:24:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Within the first few sentences of this book, the reader is gently led into a world most have no knowledge of. We meet a young cloistered nun as she begins her day and her life within the walls of religious calling, believing that God has chosen her for...

The Spider and the Fly...a wonderfully "horrible" book that appeals to all ages!

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:03:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Halloween brings back such wonderfully "horrible" memories for most children and I am no different! I was from an early age a huge fan of anything that left those "tingles" going down my spine and threatened to give me nightmares! This book is one of...

Go BEARS!!!....Momma's got some brand new shoes!

Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:58:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Imagine my surprise when I located these shoes on the clearance rack of one of my favorite stores the other day! I mean, I wasn't even aware they were available much less made in my size. It seems these beauties were a special order for someone who...

War of the Worlds....terrifingly gripping and entertaining as well!

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 21:42:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - I must begin this epinion in total honesty. I had no desire to see this version of The War of the Worlds...after all re-makes rank right up there in my book with re-mixes of songs...BUT my soon to be 13 year old wanted to see it and being a "good...

Here's to you......."Friend to Blue"........SMITHWOODSIDE STEALTH WRITE-OFF

Fri, 5 Apr 2002 10:50:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - When I first was approached by Petra to join in on the SMITHWOODSIDE STEALTH WRITE OFF, I was both overjoyed and anxious. Overjoyed because this would allow me to do several things...#1: Show Peter how much he has meant to me, #2: Sample some "new"...

Wizards, 3 Headed dogs, Magic Keys and HARRY POTTER!

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:06:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - I sit here writing this review somewhat humbled and a lot embarrassed because despite my respectable IQ and my "too many to mention" Birthdays, I have just been trounced in a rousing game of Harry Potter Trivia by my 8 year old son! True, said 8 year...

In the midst of tension and fear.......,,Mickey lends comfort with a "hug"!...........Disney for Em! w/o

Mon, 15 Oct 2001 16:14:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - You are reading a contribution to the Disney----When You Wish Upon A Star Write Off!.

Emily Rose, the young daughter (15 months old) of fellow epinion member: ImAmes (http://imames.epinions.com/user-imames) is battling Retniblastoma(a form of...

"Clip, clip, snip snip...........these clippers are a cut above the rest!

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:04:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - I always knew it would happen. But I must admit I didn't think it would be so soon! Now, I don't mean old age, gray hair or wrinkles...though I know they are dogging me every day! What I do mean is....I've begun to get yard tools for gifts!

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Move over Aladar.....Carnotaur wants to join the fun!

Tue, 28 Aug 2001 12:11:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - After buying my youngest son Aladar, a few months ago, the search was on for his trusty friend Carnotuar. My oldest son would not let me rest until we had found Aladar's friend Carnotar for his little brother. So you can imagine my relief when we...

The words that thrill...the words that chill.......There goes a Police Car!

Mon, 20 Aug 2001 12:12:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Every parent remembers the childhood thrill of hearing the wail of a siren as it comes closer, the excitement as everyone cranes their necks to be the first one to see the car and that inevitable exclamation...."There goes a Police car!".

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Aladar ........a lot of fun for a "Dino crazed" boy!

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:17:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - It's funny, but I thought my 3 year old was going skip right by the "dinosaur phase" his older brother had been so crazy about! But, once again, Mom was wrong! It seemed that in the short span of watching some "dino" movies with his older bother, my 3...

"Whenever I hear this music"......I know it's WIGGLE TIME!!!

Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:56:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - I must admit, when I first heard about this quartet from "down under", I was leery. After all, it sounded too good to be true...four grown men in signature colored T'shirts, who actually entertain and teach all at the same time. "Impossible", I cried!...

You're invited.........to The Wiggles Dance Party!

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 21:12:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - It's party time down under and you are the special guest of The Wiggles...that funfilled quartet from Australia!

Greg, Jeff, Murray and Anthony join Dorothy, a big green dinosaur (not to be confused by that big purple dinosaur) at a dance...

This spray takes the "sting" out of back yard fun!

Tue, 10 Jul 2001 11:42:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Every year, as it grows warmer, my husband is oftentimes observed, stick in one hand, "Ortho" in the other, searching under our deck railings for wasp nests! And every year, he finds more than he bargained for! It sems the builder of our home, nice...

Yummy, Yummy...low in fat but high in fun!

Fri, 6 Jul 2001 18:03:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - In the last few months, certain phrases have been creeping into my vocabulary more and more. Phrases like "Shakey Shakey", "Pufferbellies" and "Go Captain Feathersword, Ahoy" have become commonplace, with virtually everyone in our family! So much so in...

Hey Mom, is it time to water the garden!?!

Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:52:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - I have always been a fan of wildflowers! In fact, my husband has, since our first date, learned that when he buys flowers for me...to buy wildflowers! So, it was natural that when we moved into our home, that the first things I would plant would be my...

Toot Toot!......It's time for the Wiggle's Big Red Car!

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 14:08:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Recently my life has been overcome by an Australian...no, not SMITHSWOODSIDE, though he has enlightened me to the origin of my plight! The Aussi in my life, or Aussi's, as it were, are a group of four young men better known as The Wiggles!

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BIG stains....no problem with this "big green machine!"

Mon, 18 Jun 2001 13:09:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Having two boys under the age of 10, an active husband and a dog can be murder on my pale blue carpets! It seems there is always a new stain cropping up somewhere! It got so I was routinely dragging out my old "monster" of a carpet cleaner on a weekly...

Honeywell Enviracaire 17200 Air Purifier: The Cottonwoods are in bloom....turn on the Honeywell, Honey!!!!

Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:14:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Every year at about this time, my eyes start to tear up, my nose to run and I walk around clutching a tissue box like a drowning man does a lifeline. Am I watching reruns of soap operas or reading romance novels? NO! The cotton wood trees are in bloom...

It's a losing battle.....first come the spring rains and then the summer humidity!

Wed, 30 May 2001 11:29:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Life in the Midwest is never easy. First we experience horribly cold, snowy winters with drifts that threaten to swallow a small child. Then spring comes with its seemingly relentless rains! Just when it dries up enough to plant.... summer comes full...

Move over Monet..."El Destructo" is creating a masterpiece!

Sat, 14 Apr 2001 10:42:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - My oldest son, now 8, has always shown an interest in anything art related and did so at an early age. So, when his brother (whom we affectionately call "El Destructo") began to show signs of artistic longings, both his brother and I were ecstatic!
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Lock out those little "helping hands"!

Tue, 3 Apr 2001 21:03:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Normally I encourage my sons to be independent and to help around the house....until it seems their "help" causes me more work! My youngest is at the age now where he sees a challenge around every corner and behind every door! I guess I should have...

Easy to use and gifts to give too!

Thu, 29 Mar 2001 17:06:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - My now 8 year old son has always enjoyed arts and crafts and in fact has created special gifts for family and friends since he was about 3. So when the Midwestern winter blizzards gave way to a cold, rainy Spring, I knew it was time for a new craft to...

Sleek and silver with exchangeable phone wraps!

Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:06:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - It was time for a change! After 5 years, my old clunker of a phone was not only bulky, it was unreliable as well! I had originally acquired my phone in 1996 when a local newswoman was abducted out of her apartment building parking lot. My father...

SWING AND LOCK...An essential in our house!

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 11:33:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CANS4US - Safety gates are as much a part of our home as "Mac and Cheese"! In fact, at any one time there have been as many as five safety gates in use and no fewer than three! We began using safety gates, shortly after we moved into this house. We had just...