Epinions Recent Reviews for Christine79

A Must Read for the Adoptive Parent

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:58:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - Before sharing my thoughts on this book, I would like to tell you about our family. My husband and I are the adoptive parents of two children, ages 1 and 2/1/2, as well as the parents of two teenagers. Our 2/1/2 year-old was a special needs adoption...

Roger Lea MacBride - On the Banks of the Bayou: Rose Leaves Rocky Ridge Farm in "On the Banks of the Bayou"

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:42:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - SETTING The seventh book in this series, ON THE BANKS OF THE BAYOU, follows sixteen year-old Rose Wilder as she leaves Mansfield, Missouri to live with her Aunt Eliza Jane in Crowley, Louisiana. Rose’s decision to leave Mansfield...

And This Little Piggy Went to Market....

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:22:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - As we have added more animals to our small-scale farm, I have tried to read as many books about animal care as possible and have discovered that the Storey guides are the best resource books available. THE STOREY'S GUIDE TO RAISING PIGS, by...

Wonderful book that teaches counting/rhyming skills

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:06:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - THE STORY This story begins with ten ladybugs and counts backwards, using short rhyming phrases to tell the story. While counting down, each ladybug encounters another insect, bird, fish, turtle or frog, has a short adventure, then...

Hobby Farms Magazine - Excellent Information Source for Small Farm Owners

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:24:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - I purchased my first issue of Hobby Farms magazine two years ago, while browsing our local feed store. Since moving to the county, we had been contemplating getting some animals, specifically chickens, and the March/April 2005 cover photo of a Barred...

A New Century Begins in "New Dawn on Rocky Ridge"

Sat, 27 Jul 2002 01:35:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - SETTING A new century is dawning over the hills of Rocky Ridge Farm, and as the Wilder family rings in the beginning of the 1900’s, they are unaware of the tragedies and hardships that lay ahead. As NEW DAWN ON ROCKY RIDGEbegins,...

Leaving Rocky Ridge Farm...A New Life For the Wilder's in "Little Town in the Ozarks."

Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:39:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - THE SETTING LITTLE TOWN IN THE OZARKS begins shortly after ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL, the fourth book in THE ROSE YEARS series ends. The Wilder family has endured a devastating drought on their beloved Rocky...

A reminder to cherish the ones we love...

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 02:25:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - When I was twelve years-old, a very special lady passed away from my life. She wasn’t a relative or even a close family friend. She was an elementary school teacher. As a second grade student, I had passed through her class, but continued to visit her...

The harsh, heartbreaking reality of the Oregon Trail....

Fri, 3 Aug 2001 00:45:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - Several weeks ago, we had to take a short trip to visit relatives. We were only 50 miles into our journey when the air conditioner broke. Of course, it was Sunday, so we were unable to get it repaired. The day was very hot, in the upper 90's, and I...

The joy of unconditional giving...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 21:49:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - The joy of unconditional giving is the basis for the classic story, The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein. In this book, a tree loves a little boy, so much that she will give him everything, from the apples and leaves that adorn her branches to the...

Another chapter in the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder takes us 'West from Home'...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:45:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - In 1957, shortly after the death of her beloved mother, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder Lane discovered a bundle of yellowing letters stored in a box at the family’s home in Missouri. Unable to bring herself to look at the letters, they remained...

Hard Times Fall over Rocky Ridge in "On the Other Side of the Hill"

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 13:39:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - SETTING Four years have passed since the Wilder family moved to Mansfield, Missouri, in the hope of starting a new life away from the drought-ridden prairies. Sadly, fire and summer cyclones have devastated the once prospering Rocky...

Joy and Prosperity in "The Land of the Big Red Apple"

Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:07:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - SETTING The third installment of the THE ROSE YEARS series, IN THE LAND OF THE BIG RED APPLE, finds Laura, Almanzo and Rose Wilder beginning another year on their Rocky Ridge Farm, which is nestled deep in the Ozark mountains of...

A New Home for the Wilder's in "Little Farm in the Ozarks"

Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:24:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - SETTING LITTLE FARM IN THE OZARKS, the second installment in THE ROSE YEARS”series, follows Laura, Almanzo and Rose as they begin to build their dream farm in Missouri. The Wilder’s have immigrated to Missouri from South...

The spirit of Laura Ingalls Wilder lives on...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 21:44:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - On the Way Home, the final installment in the classic Laura Ingalls Wilder series, chronicles the journey of Laura, her husband Almanzo and their daughter Rose from the drought-stricken plains of South Dakota to the lush hills of the Missouri Ozark...

A great read for a snowy night...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 01:58:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - As my children grow older, it’s gotten more difficult to find books to real aloud that we all enjoy. Their tastes are changing, and since I have a daughter and a son, their interests are dramatically different.

I hit the jackpot, however,...

Newest Disney Effort Sinking Fast...

Sun, 8 Jul 2001 02:06:12 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - After viewing Disney’s latest effort, ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE, I found myself longing for the days of flying elephants, spotted puppies and Tinker Bell.

Call me sentimental, but I feel that ATLANTIS fails to capture the magic that has...

SHREK not a winner in our house...

Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:31:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - Although I’ve written a few, I generally tend to avoid movie reviews. Why? I believe they have less to do with actual product quality and are really based on personal taste and preference.

But after viewing the latest media-hyped...

U-Haul at your own risk...

Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:38:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - Ever wonder how certain companies can continue to stay in business when they provide such deplorable products and service? Well, it's a direct result of consumers like myself who never learn their lesson.

My experience with U-Haul began in...

Wonderful Waterfalls...

Mon, 4 Dec 2000 02:10:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - Tahquamenon Falls State Park is located at the heart of the eastern Upper Peninsula, near Newberry, Michigan. Winding through this remote, densely wooded park is the rushing Tahquamenon River, which boasts majestic waterfalls and breathtaking views.
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Natural Beauty at its Finest....

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 04:14:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - Our family has visited the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, located in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula, on many occasions. In our opinion, it is one of the most beautiful, well-managed natural wilderness recreation areas in the state.

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Still One of the Best Holiday Movies...

Fri, 24 Nov 2000 01:32:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - When Charles Schulz died this past year, I felt like a piece of my childhood died with him. I had grown up with his delightful, somewhat neurotic, characters. Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Snoopy, and my favorite, Charlie Brown, were not just simple drawings...

Great Keyboard for Beginners

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 03:00:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - We recently purchased the Casio CTK-451 for our ten year-old daughter, who has no previous piano experience. She will be using this product for practice when she begins lessons next month.

We chose this particular brand and model based on...

Traverse City...a children's paradise!

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 13:36:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Traverse City is located in the northwestern portion of Michigan's lower peninsula. Sprawling along beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, this historic town is visitor-friendly and...

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 2.0 (Windows): An Excellent Product to Enhance Your Photos...

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 23:54:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Christine79 - Adobe PhotoDeluxe is an easy-to-use program that has enabled me to get the most value from my scanner purchase with the minimal amount of effort.

I purchased my scanner for both business and personal use. The PhotoDeluxe software can be...