Epinions Recent Reviews for Dhano923

Leapster Learning System: It Was Great While It Lasted

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:13:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - My son got the Leapster Learning System for his birthday last year after his grandfather asked me what to get him. I had seen the Leapster at the toy store, and liked that it was a game system but educational at the same time. My son had been asking for...

Choo Choo! Kids Love The Geotrax Grand Central Station Train Set!

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:51:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - A few months ago, just before his 4th birthday, my son told us he wanted a new train set. He originally had a train table with a wooden track and train pieces, but after almost 2 years of sitting in our living area and only being played with a handful of...

My Kids Love This Kitchen!

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:55:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - When my son was approaching his second birthday, I told my husband that I wanted to get him a play kitchen. My son always loved to watch me in our kitchen, and loved to pretend to cook in my pots and pans. I thought a play kitchen would be great for him...

Take and Toss -- Or Don't! It's Your Choice!

Sat, 5 Jun 2004 23:38:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - I first saw the First Years Take and Toss Spoons at Babies R Us when I was doing my baby registry. I kind of wondered why someone would need disposable spoons. How hard is it to just take a regular spoon with you and bring it back? Fast forward 6 months...

Barbeque, Missouri Style At The Bear Pit

Tue, 25 May 2004 04:39:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - I recently saw a commercial for The Bear Pit on cable TV. I was hungry, and the food looked delicious! So I told my husband a couple weeks ago that we were going to try The Bear Pit for dinner that Friday night. The Location The Bear Pit is...

Omino Sushi: Upper Class Sushi At Middle Class Prices!

Fri, 21 May 2004 08:41:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - Omino Sushi is one of those places you hear about from a friend -- they don't have a big, flashy sign, they aren't located in a trendy area, and they don't advertise. Yet this small family-owned sushi restaurant serves some of the best sushi in the San...

Ahh... The "Aromi" Of Fresh Baked Panini Bread!

Sat, 28 Feb 2004 04:30:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - I was first introduced to Aromi Cafe by my old health-nut boss. She was the type of person who would do yoga and pilates before work, then head to a Tai-Bo class after work. She was very picky about what she ate too, and we were always hesitant about her...

If Your Baby Could Speak, He'd Say: "My Butt Thanks You!"

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 05:41:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - When my husband and I did our baby registry, I wanted to add some toiletries to the list. So we decided to add a couple of bath gift sets. I ended up receiving both sets I asked for, one of which was a Johnson's and Johnson's bath set. This set included...

Don't Forget To Tip Your Bellydancer!

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 05:05:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - For my birthday last year, I wanted to do something different. For birthdays, my friends and I always go someplace for dinner or we have dinner at someone's house. I wanted to treat my friends to a memorable dinner, so I thought middle eastern food would...

It's "Oil" Or Nothing For My Baby!

Mon, 9 Feb 2004 17:31:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - Johnson & Johnson has been around for years, providing us with first aid items, diabetes care, and various medicines. But in my opinion, Johnson & Johnson is best known for their baby care products. Their bath wash, lotions and baby oil have been around...

The Brilliant Basics Kick & Drive Gym Is Not So Brilliant!

Mon, 2 Feb 2004 14:55:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - A couple weeks ago, my mom and I went to Babies R Us to return something I had bought there. While I was waiting in line, my mom decided to go check out the infant toy section because she wanted to keep a couple toys for my baby to play with when he...

No Membership Required For This Gym!

Sat, 24 Jan 2004 04:21:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - When my husband and I went to Babies R Us to do our baby registry, we knew that we wanted to register for some sort of play/activity mat. But, we weren't sure what features we needed or wanted, and there were several types of mats to choose from. We...

Let Your Microwave Do The Work For You!

Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:37:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - When my husband and I went to Babies R Us to do our baby registry, we thought we didn't need a baby bottle sterilizer. I had read that bottles could be sterilized in a pot of boiling water, or washed in the dishwasher where the hot water would sterilize...

Enfamil Prosobee Makes For A Happy Baby!

Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:07:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - When my baby was born, we had to supplement his feeding with formula for a couple different reasons. In the hospital, they asked me if I would prefer Similac or Enfamil. It didn't really matter to me, as long as my baby was fed, so I just told them to...

Posto: Experience Valentino In The Valley

Sat, 26 Oct 2002 21:23:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - Posto is one of Sherman Oaks' best Italian restaurants. A sister restaurant to the famous Valentino, Posto serves authentic Italian cuisine right here in the San Fernando Valley.

The Location

Posto is located on Ventura...

Jamba: The New Dance Craze? Um, No!

Sat, 19 Oct 2002 17:01:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - Jamba Juice is a chain of smoothie restaurants that blended drinks, as well as other healthy food items. My experience has only been with the Jamba Juice locations in the Los Angeles area, namely the ones in Northridge, Woodland Hills, and Sherman Oaks...

Frite Not -- The Food Is Fantastic at La Frite

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 18:01:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - La Frite is the type of restaurant you would just drive by if you weren't actually looking for it. The restaurant sign is old and faded and the front of the building and the outdoor patio are hidden by large shrubs.

The Location...

The Epitome of SUV Perfection!

Tue, 8 Oct 2002 06:51:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - I've always wanted an SUV. Not for the status or yuppie factor, but because I always wanted a truck. Pickup trucks are not exactly practical, so when SUVs became popular, and more models became available, I decided to trade in my Honda Civic and upgrade...

Dim Sum and Then Some!

Fri, 4 Oct 2002 04:42:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - While in San Francisco, my travel partner and I wanted to eat dim sum in Chinatown. So, while doing some shopping in a small Chinatown shop, we asked the sales clerk for recommendations for great dim sum. She suggested two places nearby -- the Four Seas...

Barbies, Crabs, And Disco Balls -- A Great Combination!

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 03:25:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - While in San Francisco, my traveling partner and I decided that we had to eat crab along the Wharf somewhere. So we hopped onto the Powell-Mason cable car, rode down to the Fisherman's Wharf stop, and got off. From there we walked a block or two to the...

Eat and Shop Your Way Through Chinatown

Thu, 19 Sep 2002 02:52:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - When my friend and I were planning out our weekend trip to San Francisco, one of the things we had to do was eat dim sum in Chinatown. Being avid foodies, we wanted to experience the real thing (I've had authentic dim sum in Asia, but she had only...

A Hotel For The Diva In You

Mon, 16 Sep 2002 23:29:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - While searching for a hotel for a weekend stay in San Francisco, my co-worker and I came across the website for the Hotel Diva. We loved the name, so decided to browse the site. We knew we wanted to stay in a boutique hotel in Union Square, so that...

They Don't Play Games When It Comes To Food!

Wed, 11 Sep 2002 03:20:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - Saddle Peak Lodge has received accolades year after year. Among the most recent are the Zagat Guide's Award of Distinction, the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the AAA Four Diamond Award for Exceptional Cuisine and Service, the California...

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemon Body Oil!

Tue, 3 Sep 2002 05:03:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - I have become a big fan of Burt's Bees beauty products. For those of you who aren't familiar with Burt's Bees (hereby known as "BB"), this is a company that originally started off making beeswax candles and gradually began offering natural beauty...

The Lemon Butter Is For Your Nails, Not Your Seafood!

Mon, 2 Sep 2002 05:21:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dhano923 - Background:

I first heard about Burt's Bees products (hereby known as "BB") from a co-worker who prefers to use natural products over those that contain unpronounceable chemicals. She got me hooked on the BB lip balm, which I love, but she...