Epinions Recent Reviews for LRGuis

Power Miners Rock Wrecker....colorful monster crusher

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:45:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Combining just a bit of superhero awe with real life, Lego has created another line of toys in a series called "Power Miners". Powerful vehicles, and equally powerful vehicle operators I'm sure, created to do some underground mining whilst saving...

John Saxon & His Mighty Algebra I

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:19:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Incremental: something added or gained. Increase.The definition of 'incremental' is integral to understanding the benefits of Saxon Algebra I. In fact, it is integral to understanding the entire spectrum of math instruction...

Rich Moisture: Excellent Moisturizing for the Budget-Minded

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:54:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Rich Moisture does what some products entirely fail to do: It succinctly describes itself in its name. I've been using Rich Moisture in its jar form for as long as I can recall. It began when the neighborhood Avon lady still...

Laurie Jumbo US Puzzle...gets the homeschooling mom stamp of approval

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:55:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Learning the position of the states within the United States does not have to be all about rote memorization and reproduced pieces of paper. Sometimes, the learning can be done with bright colors and some form of entertainment. Lauri crepe...

Using Reading Detective to Become a Lean Mean Reading Machine

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:09:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Reading Detective from Critical Thinking Press is one of those ways educators - formal ones or parental ones - can interject learning into a child's life without it feeling like work. Sort of like pureeing veggies into spaghetti sauce, Reading...

Dr. Hauschka Translucent Makeup - lean, mean & all natural

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:11:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Translucent is as translucent does….so the saying goes….well, okay, it’s a new saying, but keep it in mind. Dr. Hauschka skin care products are: -
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all natural...

Another Dover Winner: State Birds & Flowers Coloring Book

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:53:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - A coloring book review may seem just a bit unusual. Is a review necessary of a coloring book? Is there a decision process involved? Well, this homeschooling parent can tell you that decision processes revolve around a good many books,...

Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve Cures What Ails Ya

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:34:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - I grew up with a tin of this salve ever-present in our bathroom drawer. The tin rarely was replaced, but when we could see the bottom of it a new one magically appeared to ensure its constant presence. Watkins Petro-Carbo...

Lego City Police Station: Set 7744...Potentially Recession-Proof

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:27:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - What a year to have Lego-loving children. They build with Legos while daddy is a builder....it's really not a good combination in most states - especially Michigan. So what's a parent to do when at the top of the list if the Lego City Police...

Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner: It's THAT Good

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:55:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Dr. Hauschka Skin Care is a relative unknown in my Midwest area. While we are already well into eating organically and locally and supporting our health holistically, it seems make-up and facial products have taken a while to catch up. ...

Dr. Hauschka Spruce Bath - All Natural; No Animal Testing!

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:38:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Bathing with a spruce. There's something I never really imagined myself doing. We take baths and throw in various chemicals claiming to be floral or some perfumed scent, but spruce? Until Dr. Hauschka I did not know I had...

Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream - Natural & Animal-Free!

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:21:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Does anyone remember the lotion called Rose Milk? I believe it was often touted by Norma Zimmer during network broadcasts of The Lawrence Welk Show. Perhaps this isn't the best way to start a review of something that is...

Playmobil Cosy Den....try & find this one....

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:04:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - I can say with much confidence, that this is the only toy in our home which has a fez-wearing figurine. I guess there's not much call for a good toy fez anymore, making this one that much more special.The Playmobil Cosy Den - number 5315 in...

Obi Wan Kenobi Lives Here.....deluxe child costume

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:36:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Ah - is it October already Ah - is Star Wars< b> still< i> hot (Insert a resounding "YES" at this point.) With October comes costumes worn for a good reason: Halloween! With Halloween (!) comes loads of extra candy we parents can justify...

Spider Magazine...spins a web of young literature

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:21:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Each year we have the request from friends and family to renew or purchase magazines through their school. The fundraisers are what result in my having a 5 year backlog of renewals for periodicals like Midwest Living or Shape (which...

Breville Hand Blender...handy hand blending

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:27:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - My soup was too lumpy, I was foregoing smoothies because I didn't want to haul out my blender...my life was obviously amiss. Then came the Breville Cordless Hand Blender and everything seemed to click into place. Model BCS500XL is actually a...

Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose...Organically Soft Hair

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:28:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Organic haircare has not been an easy road for me to travel. If my waist is thick, well my hair is even thicker. Some organic shampoos were too heavy, some too light, some just plain stunk (literally). And, in fact, the Aubrey Organics brand...

Who does your face? Dr. Hauschka, Fraulein

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:17:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - I don't speak German. I can pick out a few words here and there, I enjoy saurkraut from time-to-time, and I have some Dutch blood. Yet I trust my skin to some guy named Dr. Hauschka. In my younger years I swore by the thrill of 'Bonus Days'. They...

Matchbox Pop Up Pirate Island....Ahoy, Jeepy?

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:11:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - After two boys I was certain I was done with Matchbox cars and the like. We did the carwash and assorted raceways. We have the requisite Sterlite container filled with the cars that are easy to buy when the pleading looks come at Target. Then came my...

YOUniverse ATM: a toy that may save you some money!

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:25:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - At some point and time a child has to learn that things cost money, that money (as a rule) is earned, and that saving money, while not glamorous, is a necessity. We start at an early age with money-based games (though the fact that one collects $200 for...

Barbie's Head & Puppy - I miss the glamorous 70's

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:44:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - My daugher suffers from "it's not like when my mom was little" syndrome. Every time a toy comes home that is similar to something I had as a little girl, I can't help but bemoan the changes. It's not that the toys of the 1970's were superior all of the...

Compass B510 - Ride High & Cover the Oops

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:33:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - We are in the midst of spending some quality time with a new booster seat for our daughter. “Quality” time is often a misnomer when it comes to new equipment. When it came to the Compass Folding Adjustable Ultimate Booster we found more quality than...

Lauri Lace-a-Puppet Kit: Lauri Lace A Puppet Kit: 5-Star Craft Kit

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:54:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - Here's one of those companies that more people should know and be completely enamoured with. Lauri is a great company that makes great puzzles with a great replacement part guarantee. And I'm not even on the payroll! The Lauri Lace-a-Puppet...

Nerf NiteJam Nerfoop Basketball: NiteJams of the Nerf Variety

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:14:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - I try not to be terribly fussy about our home....I write the kids' heights in pen (Sharpie marker even!) on the wall, I try hard not to hang up someone's stray jacket immediately. I want my children to feel relaxed. My line, however, has been doors - I...

Crayola Sidewalk Paint Sprayer: Crayola Sidewalk Paint Sprayer......We're Hip, We're Cool, We've Got the Sprayer!

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:23:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LRGuis - My children rarely get to be the cool kids who get the newest thing first. We just purchased a GameCube last year, my daughter's favorite Barbies are from the 1970s, and my sons only now know what a Jedi is. I know, horrid childhood they share!...