Epinions Recent Reviews for LaurissaAnna

Finally a little color for me!

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 01:12:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - At the beginning of this past summer I decided I needed to do something about my skin. I'm naturally of a fairly light complexion and only certain parts of my body tend to tan well. My legs are not one such area. This was never really a problem for...

A lunch I won't soon forget, ugh...

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 15:33:30 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I suppose I should preface this review by letting you know that I am not generally fond of chain restaurants. But, I was invited out to lunch at Applebee's and thus had this horrendous experience.

We entered Applebee's for a late, midweek lunch...

A financial headache

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 00:59:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I kept checking and savings accounts for two years with First Chicago and never had anything that I'd consider a major problem. If I did have any problem I'd simply go to my local branch, discuss it with one of their friendly employees and be on my...

An all around good lotion!

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 00:12:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I have always known Kiss My Face to be a product line frequently purchased by those who enjoy natural items. For this reason it is often found in health and natural food type stores. I am not really one to shop in such an establishment very often...

Reza's is a hit!

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 11:45:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - One evening last summer we had a dinner at Reza's on Ontario with another couple, at there recommendation. I have to say it was a great choice.

When you walk into Reza's the structure of the building is the first thing you notice. The dining...

Impressive!

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 11:33:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - A concierge friend of ours insisted we go to to dinner at the Chop House on a recent trip to Chicago. I assumed since he knows his restaurants that it would be an appropriate place to dine with out 8 month old daughter. When we arrived I felt very...

a good distraction

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 00:04:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I probably would not have bought this toy for my daughter, simply because it didn't seem to have much of a point to me, besides being noisy, it just wasn't my style, if you will. But, my grandfather bought it for her at Christmas and it really is a...

Great Service, Great Price!

Fri, 25 Feb 2000 23:09:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - When we moved to Chicago in 1997 we suddenly had a need to travel by plane at least twice a year, if not more. As we were 1200 miles from home for the first time. Due to the cost of airline tickets we began searching different sites on the web in...

It captivates baby (and adults too)

Fri, 25 Feb 2000 00:14:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I bought the Peaceful Planet Aquarium because it looked like such a neat toy. I was so excited to pop the batteries in and try it out. when we did we were not disappointed! My daughter, who was about 5 months at the time was absolutely enchanted...

A classic

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 23:57:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I remember my mother reading Goodnight Moon to me when I was a small child. My husband has similar memories. So, we were thrilled when we received the hard cover book at our baby shower. Our daughter has not actually started using this book yet,...

It'll touch your heart

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 23:40:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - Before Women Had Wings is a beautifully written novel. It touches the very heart and soul. It makes you laugh, cry, smile and most of all feel.

The style with which Connie May Fowler wrote this moving story is incredible. The book is simple...

Enchanting!

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 20:44:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I first became interested in Memoirs of a Geisha when I saw my sister in law lay down with it on a Saturday morning and read the entire thing without stopping for more than 5 minutes at a time. The next day, when I found it lying on the table I began...

Rent it, but don't expect much

Sat, 19 Feb 2000 16:08:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I was so excited when I heard that Double Jeopardy had come out on video. I'd seen the previews on some other recent movies and I thought it looked great. Although it appeared to be something of an action movie, which I don't really go for, it seemed...

Great Seat!

Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:42:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I bought the Safety 1st Fold Up Booster Seat after my daughter tried it at a friend's house. I was first impressed with the fact that my 7 month old and my friend's 5 YEAR old looked equally comfy in this seat. I am a sucker for items that will...

The easy part of a sick baby

Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:26:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - As we all know taking a baby's temperature rectally is no fun for parent or child. That's why I was so relieved to find The First Years Underarm Thermometer.

The design of this thermometer is unique, one end is long and skinny to fit in baby's...

Look Ma, No Hands!

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 02:20:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - My daughter loves to be held, there are no two ways about it. If she is fussy at all there is just no putting her on the floor to play. I obviously still have housework and various tasks to do and the Evenflo Hiker has been my savior!

The...

Happy baby = Happy mommy

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 02:06:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I got my Bouncing Buggy second hand, but would have been just as happy to pay for it. We've only had it for around 2 months, but, I'm sure we have used it enough to cover the purchase price, maybe even more.

When we first got the Bouncing Buggy...

Wonderful!

Mon, 14 Feb 2000 00:49:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I received this book in a package from a relative and mindlessly picked it up one day while feeding my daughter. Was I in for a shock! Here I was expecting some average run of the mill novel. What I got was so much more, a beautiful novel, full of...

The Sweet Life

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 18:25:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - Sweet Basil is an adorable little Thai restaurant nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park. Charming and dainty it sits amongst taco places, discount cd stores and other brash things that make up a college neighborhood.

The staff of Sweet Basil is...

High and dry

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 12:57:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - I love these nursing pads!

They are constructed of a thick, contoured cotton, with a small indentation for the nipple. The pad, although thick, always looks and feels natural under a bra.

These nursing pads are very absorbent. I have...

Feelin kinda soggy...

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 12:45:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - Reusable nursing pads are the best choice when considering the environment and your pocketbook, but I ended up pretty partial to disposables.

I purchased Gerber Reusable Nursing Pads as opposed to another brand because they seemed well...

Stay Away from this pump!

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 12:20:13 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - Soon after my daughter was born I went to my local drugstore and against advice from other mothers I bought the Evenflo Battery/Electric. This was a huge mistake!

When I first began using this pump I didn't really know what to expect. What I...

Evenflo Discovery Travel System: So Convenient!

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:55:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaurissaAnna - When we found out we were expecting we were of a less is more mindset. As soon as I saw these combination stroller/carseat/carriers, that all changed! We spent a great deal of time looking them over, trying them out in the stores, etc. We finally...