Epinions Recent Reviews for Mom2TyZick

Little Bee belittles me

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:27:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - We see the faces of people of different nationalities everyday; some speak our language perfectly while others struggle with the simplest words. This is the story of one brave immigrant of Nigeria, self-named Little Bee and the effect she had on...

Hotness

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:55:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Krispy Kreme is a North Carolina institution. The company opened its doors in July of 1937 when Vernon Rudolf bought the secret recipe from a French chef and has had a cult following ever since. When they first split up into chains,...

Olive Garden needs pruning

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:45:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - I love Italian food. I do not normally love chains, but I must be in the minority, because every time I try to visit the Olive Garden for dinner it is wrapped up with people. It rsquo;s good, no doubt, but is it that good < p> < p> The...

Disney World Resorts: Coronado Springs "Mickey Goes to Mexico"

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:52:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - The M2TZ family traveled to Orlando for our summer vacation this year. I'd promised the children when we were selling our home that if they'd do their part to keep it clean for showings, we would take them to Disney World with part of the...

Bavarian Helen....Georgia!

Sun, 18 May 2008 02:49:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - My family and I decided to take a much needed long weekend trip to Helen, Georgia over the Easter holiday. Helen is a little alpine-esque town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. We had the best time in this...

The Collar for Sneaky Kitties!

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 02:25:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - My kitty, Spooky "Spooktacular" Zick, is an indoor kitty, and a huge part of our household. Sometimes I think that she feels like we four humans are her pets, and that she allows us to live in the house as long as we do not overly disturb her sleep...

"She Moves Her Vacuum Like a Cyclone"

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:36:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - When we moved into our last home, the majority of the floors were hard wood. Beautiful, yes, but I had no idea how to keep them clean daily other than sweeping. The Swiffer just wasn't cutting it. I needed something that would let me zip through the...

God Bless You, but please cover your mouth.

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 03:13:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - The cold and flu bug is making its rounds at the Zick house. I believe we have tried every variety of over-the-counter medicines on the subject! Now that everyone is on the mend, I picked out the one that consistently worked best for the members of my...

Tripp into a great chain restaurant

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:55:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Tripps is an oft-forgotten restaurant in Hickory, NC for us. I don't know why this is, because we love going there. The location isn't bad, either, it just seems to be overlooked in my head. I'm going to do something about that, and soon. This...

Maybe it was better the first Thyme.

Thu, 17 May 2007 12:13:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - I'd had this book on my wishlist for years! Finally, someone in a Read and Swap group I belong to sent it to me. It was so not worth the wait. Second Thyme Around, by Katie FForde, is supposed to be a lighthearted tale of a girl who gives her...

Alluring

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 00:47:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Allure is one of my favorite fashion magazines, simply because I get it for free! My mother subscribes to it and passes it down to me each month. And right now they are running a buy one subscription get one free special! As it stands, you can get a...

Dinner Parties

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:35:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - We used to belong to a Supper Club that met once a month and had 12 couples each meeting. I love to entertain, but when competing with 12 other fantastic cooks, ideas sometimes run scarce. Each of us wanted our month to be the one everyone else...

"If You Call...I Will Answer"

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 13:14:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - When it comes to technology, I’d say I’m a good five years out of the loop. My computer still has Windows 98. I still love my old camera, in spite of the fancy digital camera my husband bought me. And I refuse to use voice mail through Bell South...

Mellow Mushroom

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:55:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - **It was pointed out to me by JDHauer that my review needed moving. So, after 2 years, here you go~** If you are looking for a unique restaurant experience, for just a little money and food that tastes great, you will need to locate a Mellow Mushroom...

Hardwood Rolling Pin

Sun, 9 Jul 2006 18:39:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Rolling Pins: A History: The first rolling pins were used in 9th century B.C. by the Etruscans from Italy. Although written records and recipes were certainly not around during these times, the Etruscans documented their love of food and...

The Junior League at Home

Fri, 9 Jun 2006 18:39:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Cookbooks are a big part of my life. I’ve been a member of The Good Cook for a good long time now and I’ve gotten some excellent cookbooks from this publisher. The books that never seem to fail are the ones written by The Association of Junior...

Smells like Spring Paco Rabanne XS Pour Elle

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 02:10:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - I love perfumes! I try to keep at least seven bottles at all times to have one fragrance for every day of the week! Recently I used up a bottle, so I decided it was time to try something totally new. After doing a search online for some of my favorite...

Fake Baking

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 01:29:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Growing up in Florida, I baked for hours a day in the sun by the pool without a second thought. My mother’s warnings about wrinkles, and even further from my young, stupid mind, skin cancer, went unheeded and unheard. Those were the days. Now,...

See Jane Date (and whine and snivel)

Sun, 5 Feb 2006 19:25:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - How many single girls out there have heard these? “You’ll find love when you stop looking.” “You don’t need a boyfriend to be happy.” “You have too high standards.” “You’re too negative.” “You gotta put it out there, girlfriend!” If you...

Chattanooga, TN: So much more than a Choo Choo!

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:04:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - My husband and I visit the great city of Chattanooga, Tennessee every year in June. We are invited to attend a golf tournament with a business associate each year, and while the men are golfing, the wives take in the sights of the city. Believe me when...

1-800-FLOWERS.com: If you need to send flowers out of town, this is your store!

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:45:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - In this mobile world, families are busier and living further apart than ever before. It’s not unheard of for parents and their grown children to live halfway across the country from each other, like my husband! That’s what keeps...

My Child

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 02:18:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - I married my high school sweetheart. When I was 24. Most people I went to high school with had a “special song” that they shared with their sweetie. We did not. But I have a special song that reminds me of each of my children. So, I’m corny when it...

I'm stumped for a title that's clever but not revolting.

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 18:47:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - I love being a woman and wouldn't trade all of the things that come with it for anything in the world...except for that one time each month. So any product that makes it easier to bear is a good one in my book. Kotex Long Super Maxi does as...

Do I love this movie? Jes.

Sun, 22 May 2005 18:33:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Speaking as the last person in the free world to have discovered this movie, I’m ranking it at the top of my “Must See Again” list of 2005. It’s got everything I need in a comedy: physical humor, very quotable and of course, a Liger. We first...

Super Nova

Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:10:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - Vlado and Sladjana Novakovic opened their wildly successful Nova Bakery, featuring Eastern European breads and pastries in the mid-90 in Charlotte’s South End. So popular were the baked goods, that Nova opened up a second location in Plaza...