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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-MamaSaid Recent reviews written by member MamaSaid en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_488386629252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - When I was in college, I remember wandering into tiny, dimly lit stores with a bunch of friends to look for colorful shirts and bandanas.  Black light bulbs, denim and patchouli incense burning let us know we arrived.I purchased patchouli... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488386629252 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:17:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488386629252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471049473668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I've been using a cell phone since they resembled a brick.  In fact, I still have my first cell phone and it makes my children laugh.  They can't believe they really looked like that fifteen years ago!For many years, I was locked into a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471049473668 Wed, 20 May 2009 08:18:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471049473668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469253983876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - We all have our household "things" and mine is washing dishes by hand.  I do not have a dishwasher by choice because I really despised using one in my former house.  Dishes never seem to come out as clean as when you do them manually. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469253983876 Mon, 4 May 2009 13:46:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469253983876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437153271428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - We all know that milk does a body good. If you're lactose intolerant, soy milk does a body good. With that in mind, I was tempted immediately by the milk bottle design of Sexy Healthy Hair Chocolate Soymilk Shampoo. After I smelled the product, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437153271428 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:19:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437153271428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437152943748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - For years, I visited friends with hot tubs because they are so relaxing. I always dreamed of having one and we finally bought an oversized colonial where it would fit, after years of cottage living. I was amazed at the cost of spas and decided to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437152943748 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:10:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437152943748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437149994628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I was anxious about having a pool with my little ones and this seemed like the perfect solution. It is above ground, you can take it down after the summer is over and it is easy to set up. When I caught at sale and got it for under $70, I really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437149994628 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:57:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437149994628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437149273732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - This is the first "real" pool I purchased for my children. There are two versions, one with a filter system and one without. This version comes without a filter and can be purchased at KayBee, CVS or RiteAid so you're swimming the same day. Although... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437149273732 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:44:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437149273732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437145603716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I remembered the Slip N Slide from my youth, a quick way to get the kids wet and cool on a hot day. We were still struggling to put up our pool in the heat, as my husband recently had surgery. Unable to rush the process, I decided to run to the local... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437145603716 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:59:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437145603716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_329242087044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - Queen Helene has an inexpensive line of beauty aids that offer first class results. I discovered the Mint Julep Masque over fifteen years ago, on the shelves of a discount drug store and have used it ever since. The mask comes in an 8 ounce tube and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~329242087044 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 18:01:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_329242087044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_278019870340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I have been a customer (and even a salesperson when I was a teen) of Avon for quite a few years. I respect the company because they support women in business and their Cancer Cares program provides real assistance to those in need everyday. Because I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~278019870340 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:45:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_278019870340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_271702068868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I have used Lancome products since I was in my teens and find that most of them are outstanding. I took a bit of a sabbatical from the products when I had my children because they are so expensive. However, after being away from them for about four... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~271702068868 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:43:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_271702068868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_271701020292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - My children are a bit over the age to use this product but they both love great smelling soaps and were starting to get into mom's pricey bath gels. Not only was that getting expensive, but the kids smelled like older women and the soaps were burning... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~271701020292 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:27:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_271701020292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_232955219588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - My son is seven and one of his favorite toy pastimes seems to be keeping Bandai in business, considering his passion for both Power Rangers and Tamagatchi. After winning a deluxe, five foot Power Ranger from Toys R Us, the enjoyment of Power Ranger... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~232955219588 Thu, 25 May 2006 09:25:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_232955219588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_232865631876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I have had some difficult experiences with disposable cameras but being a diehard, I decided to spend the extra buck and purchase the Kodak Funsaver for $7.99. It was worth it! This camera is disposable and has 24 photos and a flash. The flash is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~232865631876 Wed, 24 May 2006 18:52:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_232865631876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_232532315780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - Being a person who frequently forgets and/or loses relevant items, the Fuji QuickSnap Flash 400 seemed like a great solution on several occasions - once, when I forgot a camera on a family trip, another time when I lost a digital camera (later to find... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~232532315780 Mon, 22 May 2006 20:31:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_232532315780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231297683076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - Barbie Fairytopia and all the related dolls are seemingly the hot trend amongst my daughter's pre-school peers. Everyone had to get one of these dolls and bring it in to school to frolic with the other mermaids and fairies. My daughter had to have THE... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231297683076 Mon, 15 May 2006 18:21:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231297683076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_194549681796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I have owned this sprinkler for over four years and need to comment on its durability and ability to entertain and cool the children for years. This simple, colorful plastic Elmo that squirts in three different speeds has provided countless hours of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~194549681796 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:24:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_194549681796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_175380401796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I purchased this for a "deal" at a local Office Max and am overall unimpressed with this machine. My previous machine was also a Sharp and purchased at a discount and lasted for over five years. I have had this fax for less than a year and it has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~175380401796 Thu, 3 Mar 2005 13:36:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_175380401796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_175374306948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - My 4 year old daughter received this doll for Christmas and she is definitely a success. The doll is hard bodied and a little over a foot tall. She is beautifully dressed in yellow, pink and purple gown and has brown hair gathered at the top of her... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~175374306948 Thu, 3 Mar 2005 13:05:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_175374306948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_155437862532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I am a Bath and Body Works fan and highly endorse their products. This soap is no exception. A gel-like anti-bacterial formula that contains floating blue balls, it has a distinctive appearance and feel. It bubbles nicely while lathering and the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~155437862532 Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:15:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_155437862532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151465791108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - I am a Bath and Body Works addict and find their scents to be the best anywhere. Because I am so smitten by their aromatherapy, I continue to seek a great accompanying lotion to my body sprays and soaps. Pleasures is definitely it. I have very dry... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151465791108 Thu, 12 Aug 2004 20:37:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151465791108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151463825028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - Since my two children, my hair has changed immensely and it has become almost impossible to style or to find effective styling products. My once straight, shiny hair has developed into extremely curly, difficult to manage and sometimes voluminously... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151463825028 Thu, 12 Aug 2004 20:13:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151463825028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151300574852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - In the past I have used Matrix products and was extremely impressed with them. After becoming a mother and getting quite gray, I have needed to color my hair much more frequently. I have been searching for the perfect hydrating products and after being... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151300574852 Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:03:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151300574852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_151298150020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - Being a wife of a veteran and conservative in my views about toys such as swords and guns, I was very hesitant about this one. Although I have reluctantly given in to my 5 year old son's persistence about Power Rangers (he won a lifesize one at Toys R... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~151298150020 Wed, 11 Aug 2004 19:34:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_151298150020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123496009348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MamaSaid - Aussie 3 Minute Miracle is a great supplemental conditioner. I always keep a bottle around because it is excellent the first three or four times you use it. Then the product seems to lose its effectiveness and I switch to another for awhile and return... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123496009348 Tue, 30 Dec 2003 01:34:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123496009348?linkin_id=8003929