Epinions Recent Reviews for LynnSchneider

Too Darn LOUD! I returned it.

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 18:26:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - My 20 year old Sharp Carousel II microwave oven died recently. I thought it would be easy to find a replacement, but no -- seems like every microwave oven made today is a piece of junk that only last a few years.I hadn't done any research before...

Simply Sapphires: Simply Sapphires: Two Thumbs UP. If you need a gemstone, they are great!

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:23:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Who buys gemstones on the web? Well, it turns out that I did, quite unexpectedly! I was looking for a blue sapphire of a particular size that was "cushion cut" for a very special ring I was having made. Turns out that cushion cut is hard to come by. My...

Comparing the Miele Galaxy Canister Vacuum Cleaner to a Hoover Upright

Thu, 18 May 2006 18:16:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - We ripped out our carpeting and re-did the hardwood floors underneath, so I suddenly realized that I needed a canister vacuum cleaner! When my upright H
oover
Windtunnel died less than a year after purchase, I was able...

A good basic clock radio

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:40:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - When we discovered that the battery backup on our old clock radio had malfunctioned, we realized that we needed to buy a new one. We wanted a basic clock radio, and it proved to be quite a challenge to find one at a decent price. This Timex Jumbo...

A good value for the money, but be careful of recalls!

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:26:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - ********* UPDATE May 2006 *********** Well folks, I have some very bad news. My Hoover Windtunnel blew up last month. Literally. I was about to vacuum the rug and it suddenly made a popping sound and then the motor started to die, and grey smoke came...

Shoal Bay East - Can it get any more relaxing than this?

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 03:34:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - I recently spent about a week at Shoal Bay Villas on Shoal Bay East on the island of Anguilla. Let me tell you, I've been to a lot of islands, but this was by far the most laid-back and relaxing of them all. What a place to recharge your mental and...

The Creme de la Creme of All Toaster Ovens; I Love It!

Sat, 19 Jul 2003 18:13:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Update: January, 2006 Once again, I am happy to report that this toaster oven is as good as new and in perfect condition. I still love it and would still recommend buying it. It is a terrific value for the money. Oh yeah, and in reply to the one...

"Spend-a-Grand-a-Day" Cayman

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 15:34:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - My family and I just returned from 10 days in Grand Cayman. We did not dive. If you want info on diving, this is not the review to read. If you want info on the island in general, and snorkeling, you'll probably find this review helpful.

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GE Advantium SCA1000D Microwave Oven: Ad-Van-Ti-Yummmm!

Sat, 19 Jan 2002 17:29:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Update, May 2006: I have been using my Advantium oven for 4 years and continue to LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It works so great on frozen pizza and other frozen convenience foods. As a busy mother, I appreicate the ease and swiftness of its cooking and...

GE 2-9917 900MHz Cordless Phone: Forget Diamonds -- Get Your Wife This Phone!

Fri, 28 Dec 2001 17:24:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - How did I function in my home without this telephone? It's hard to imagine life without it!

This telephone is one of my all-time favorite gadget purchases. I bought it two years ago at a local appliance store, Best Buy. It costs approximately...

More Hype Than Genius

Thu, 27 Dec 2001 17:34:52 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Jimmy Neutron may be a genius, but the producers of this film are dunces.

How long have we been seeing promos for this animated film? More than one year! Yes, last Thanksgiving, I first saw the promo for this film! And then for months, the...

Junie B. Jones Got My Daughter Reading

Tue, 25 Dec 2001 05:53:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - If your daughter is an emerging reader in first or second grade, consider buying her some books in the Junie B. Jones series.

Who is Junie B. Jones?

Junie B. Jones is a plucky kindergarten kid with a strong...

Genealogy Made Easy

Sun, 23 Dec 2001 03:02:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Genealogy. That word either makes you cringe or gets you excited. I used to think that genealogy research meant hours, weeks, even years of pouring through books in libraries. Who has time for that?

But now, with the World Wide Web, you can do...

Plucky Bucky Saves Your Neck

Sun, 23 Dec 2001 02:27:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Long airplane flights usually = stiff necks. Buy yourself a Bucky pillow, and your neck will thank you.

I periodically suffer from neck and back pain. My neck is especially vulnerable to being in strange positions for long periods of time. So...

KitchenAid Superba Dishwasher : To Wash, Perchance to Clean...

Sat, 22 Dec 2001 23:25:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Last year, my old dishwasher went on the fritz (it came with the house and was 15 years old).

After doing much research in Consumer Reports, I happily trekked to my local appliance dealer and bought the Kitchen Aid Superba. This dishwasher was...

The Raptuous Music of Hilary Stagg: A Great Relaxation Gift Idea!

Sat, 22 Dec 2001 22:43:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - What would Heaven sound like? Listen to "Dream Spiral" by Hilary Stagg, and you'd probably come close.

I happened upon this wonderful CD at a local church yard sale. I can't believe anyone would want to give it away!

Hilary Stagg...

"Raggedy Ann" of the 21st Century

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 03:22:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - I loved my Raggedy Ann. And until Groovy Girls, I don't think there was really an updated equivalent for my daughters.

Groovy Girls are simple fabric dolls with sewn-on expressions. They come in a variety of ethnicities, and dress in colorful,...

No Betty Davis Eyes for This Doll

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 02:56:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - My 8-year-old daughter got this doll for her birthday (she had really wanted it). At first I thought it would be a great toy for her, because she loves to draw, and often draws interesting expressions on her little characters.

However, the...

Babyz For Windows: Babyz Is Cute, but Needs a Change

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:45:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - I'm always looking for a bargain. So when I stumbled across a computer game called Babyz in my local Ross store (or was it TJ Maxx?), it caught my eye. At only $4.99, it included a headset microphone and was a cute-looking game. For 5 bucks, what the...

Home on the GE Convection Range

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 01:07:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - NOTE: Usage Update is at the bottom of this review

My husband and I are the anti-Bob Villa. We shudder at the words "home improvement." Needless to say, we've owned our home 8 years, and the most ambitious thing we've had done is...

Welcome Back, Potter!

Wed, 28 Nov 2001 04:09:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Coming to a theater near you in 2019: Daniel Radcliffe stars as a soft-spoken bespeckled 30-something wizard who returns to his alma mater to mentor an incorrible troup of young Sweat-Hogwarts. "Welcome Back, Potter!" stars Emma Watson as his snooty but...

New Yorkers: Tough and Proud

Wed, 12 Sep 2001 19:10:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - I grew up in Northern New Jersey and for a while, worked in Manhattan. My husband's family comes from New York. Of course, I have been to the World Trade Center. I can tell you a lot of negative things about New Yorkers. But as quickly as I'd list the...

2001: A Space Fantasy, now that it IS actually the year 2001

Fri, 3 Aug 2001 02:40:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - How close are we to the fantasy world of "2001: A Space Odyssey"? That depends on your viewpoint. From a space exploration standpoint, of course, we are sadly nowhere in the neighborhood. From a technology viewpoint, we are somewhat close. Our computers...

A Decent Sci-Fi Story with a Crappy Ending

Sun, 29 Jul 2001 03:09:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - Like the other member who reviewed this book, I got mine in a used book store. I read it a few months ago, so forgive me for not being heavy on details.

I did like this book to some extent, but was very disappointed in the way the author...

3001: Destined to be Another Tom Hanks Space Film?

Sat, 28 Jul 2001 23:05:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LynnSchneider - 3001: The Final Odyssey is a fascinating glimpse at an improbable future. Once more, Arthur C. Clarke stretches our horizons to imagine life in the next millennium.

It is difficult to review this book without giving away critical...