Epinions Recent Reviews for Home_Birther

No More Rabbit Food...Prepare Meatless Dishes in a Flash

Sat, 27 May 2000 23:35:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - When my husband and I became Vegetarians over 10 years ago, we discovered that one of the biggest drawbacks to an all or even partial Vegetarian diet, was the long preparation time needed to prepare often complex dishes. After spending long days in the...

On a Clear Day You Can't See Forever or Through The Lens

Fri, 19 May 2000 18:11:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Like many children of the 60’s, I grew up with both an original hand-held View-Master 3D viewer and an electric View-Master reel projector. I still have my family's original View-Master and the projector. While the celluloid reel...

Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Rembrandt's in the Tub!

Fri, 19 May 2000 12:05:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Somehow, without my quite knowing how it happened, I gave birth to a fish. While she looks very human on the outside, somewhere beneath that adorable little girl exterior lurks a true fish...with gills and fins. You see, my charming 4 year old daughter...

Better Homes and Gardens Heritage of America Cookbook: History Lessons in the Kitchen

Wed, 17 May 2000 12:00:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - As the daughter of immigrants, History and in particular, American History, has always fascinated me. It is not the strategic battles of war or the struggles against injustice which captivates my attention. Rather, I find myself drawn to the seemingly...

TROUT FISHING: Children's Musical Catch of the Day

Sat, 13 May 2000 13:21:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - First, let me apologize to anyone who thinks this is a review about the always exciting, but never quite appreciated sport of fishing. It isn’t. This is a review of my favorite children’s music CD, Big Trouble released by the hysterically...

Roll Baby Roll!

Wed, 3 May 2000 19:49:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - I don’t own a mousepad. That desk space hogging piece of unattractive rubber (or whatever it is they’re made of) was sold off at my garage sale to some poor soul who doesn’t know the freedom that a simple red marble can bring. I also don’t know what its...

A Somewhat Joyous Sequel

Wed, 3 May 2000 11:24:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - A few days ago, I read and reviewed the predecessor to this book, DURABLE GOODS. Having enjoyed that book so thoroughly, I wasted no time and quickly read its sequel, JOY SCHOOL. I am a major fan of the author, Elizabeth Berg and anything...

Aardvark Adventures

Tue, 2 May 2000 10:51:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - On a a recent chilly March morning, the television was tuned to our local PBS station and the sounds of a familiar theme song, “Hey! It's a wonderful kind of day...” resonated from the television. Three pairs of eyes stared intently at the screen...

A Durable Author...Elizabeth Berg Never Disappoints

Mon, 1 May 2000 14:42:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - I first became a fan of the author, Elizabeth Berg, with her brilliant novel, TALK BEFORE SLEEP. It was a book that I read quickly in the span of only 2 1/2 short hours and left me wanting more of this wonderful author and her equally appealing...

The LeapPad Learning Center: Rrrribbit! Learning is Fun!

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:55:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - In recent years, few educational products have generated as much interest and praise as the electronic LeapPad by Leap Frog. This innovative learning toy has captured the hearts and minds of educators, parents and children and with good...

It's A Bird! It's A Plane! No...It's a Pedal!

Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:57:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Over the past 15 years, I have owned no less than 4 different stationary bikes. My first, I literally wore out after 3 years of very heavy use. The second lasted even longer and the third, an expensive Life Cycle, went to an early grave after only a...

Pretend and Play Teaching Telephone: "Help! My House is On Fire!"

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 22:01:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - As a parent, I hope that my child is never faced with an actual emergency such as a house fire, yet I realize that many things in life are beyond my control. Teaching my daughter how to dial 911 in the event of an emergency is my responsibility as a...

Pooh's Honeypot Haven of Bliss

Wed, 12 Apr 2000 19:41:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - I admit that I am in love with Pooh. Winnie the Pooh that is. I love everything about this very special bear and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Since my daughter’s playroom is decorated with a life size mural of Pooh and his many...

Galloping Pink Nightmare

Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:38:54 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Ah...the allure of the Wild West. What little girl doesn’t dream of riding her horse out on the open range and living the life of a cowgirl (or is cow person now the politically correct term)? Giddy Up Girl by MGA Entertainment is a doll that is...

Movin' On Up!

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 04:28:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Note: I have deleted my original review of the Fisher Price Loving Family Dollhouse since my daughter recently received the updated version (courtesy of her very generous grandmother). As the new design is substantially different than...

A Delicious Weather Forecast!

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 17:29:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Tall tales and fanciful weather forecasts take center stage in the classic children’s book, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett. I purchased my copy based on a reading list of...

...and off to bed we go!

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:49:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - I went on a hunt a few days ago. A very important hunt. No, I was not in search of innocent prey to slaughter or even attempting to locate the Lost Treasure of the Incas. Instead, I was on a hunt to locate a children's book. Not just any book,...

Little Barber Shop of Horrors

Tue, 21 Mar 2000 16:03:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - I am beginning to believe that many toy companies do not conduct market research on their products and never have actual children play with the toys before they proceed with manufacturing. Play-Doh’s Fuzzy Pumper Barber and Beauty Shop is such a...

Not just a cookbook...its an adventure!

Mon, 20 Mar 2000 19:17:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - To refer to VINEYARD SEASONS as a “cookbook” or the author, Susan Branch, as a “cookbook author”, is to do a disservice to both. VINEYARD SEASONS is instead, an experience. It is a glimpse into the enchanting life of a very talented cook,...

IRON CHEF: Campy and Fun!

Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:18:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Can a dubbed Japanese cooking show find an audience here in the United States? If you're referring to The Food Network's Japanese import, IRON CHEF, the answer is a resounding, "YES!"

On Friday and...

A BEASTY STORY: Frightfully fun!

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 17:51:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - "Take a look...inside this book. Between the covers....a strange beast hovers!" Four charming little mice with rhyming names, Silly, Lily, Willy and Nilly, star in this delightful children's book, A BEASTY STORY, written...

Talking Madeline: Cute but not cuddly

Thu, 2 Mar 2000 14:08:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Like many little girls, my 4 year old daughter loves Madeline. If there's a Madeline toy on the market, it eventually finds its way into our home. Kids Gifts' Talking Madeline doll was no exception. I was thrilled to find a talking version of my...

"Say, Cheese!"

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 12:11:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Three years ago, I purchased the Fisher Price Pocket Camera for my then one year old daughter with some hesitation.....in today's high-tech world filled with electronic toys and gadgetry, would this decidedly low-tech toy hold my daughter's interest or...

Dinner Is Served!

Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:56:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - Your toddler will love entertaining real or imaginary friends with the Little Tikes Party Ware set! This adorable 20 pc set is equipped with everything your little hostess will need to make his/her next dinner party a success. The set includes a...

Looking for safety? Leave these on the store shelves!

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 10:42:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Home_Birther - I am a former product safety/compliance executive and as a result, am very concerned about child safety and ensuring the safety of my child and visiting children in my home. Safely covering the electrical outlets in my home was a top priority.

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