Epinions Recent Reviews for Ohara1861

Disney's Newest Is Disney's Finest

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 02:11:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - After school ended, I took 4 of my 5 children to see Chicken Little in the theater. Their ages are 17, 9, 7, and 2 and it was thumbs up all around for this Disney re-creation of the famous tale. I don't want to spoil too much but Chicken Little is...

Please Hang Up and Return To Store

Sun, 13 Jun 2004 21:47:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - Well, I freely admit to owning one of these back in the 70's and probably loved it then. My how times have changed. I bought this for my 1 1/2 year old because she loves talking on the phone and I trust Fisher Price toys. I wasn't that happy with my...

Not Your Typical Ballpark

Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:49:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - Now don't get me wrong. The anticipation in Philadelphia of its newest ballpark and the new home of the Phillies was one that thousands of fans waited patiently for and after 2 years of construction, it is a site to behold. However, I do have some...

A Daily Favorite

Tue, 1 Jun 2004 15:31:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - My daughter received this as a birthday present a few months ago and we've really gotten our money's worth out of it. Initially, she would play with this every day and now, she still plays with it but not as often. I like this table because the...

This One's A Lemon

Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:32:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I bought this for my daughter when she was about 6 months old. She was already sitting so I probably bought it a little too late for her to get full use out of it. My friend said her son loved it so that was my reason for purchasing it. We always pla...

A Whale Of A Good Time

Wed, 28 May 2003 10:40:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - The whole family got the chance to see Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo at the theatre last night courtesy of Radio Disney. We all had a "whale of a time!"

Disney has recaptured the animated genre with this hit, Finding Nemo. I'm not going to...

This Kingdom Rocks

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 02:16:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - In the next kingdom down the road, we came across Shrek Super Party for Playstation 2. We were looking for a game that many people can play at once to minimize the arguing and fighting for control of the Playstation.

If you're looking for...

Oh What Fun It Is To Make...

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:32:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I really can't say how I first found out about this product (whether it was on TV or seen in the stores or a catalog) so Black & Decker's Marketing Department deserves kudos because I remembered this product and wanted it...BAD.

I love soft...

Getting Ready For The Ball

Thu, 18 Apr 2002 01:16:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - For this past Valentine's Day, I bought my daugther the Princess Enchanted Dream board game. She's a big Sleeping Beauty fan and we are low on board games so I thought this might be a great present for her to have.

The game is very similar to...

Our New Year Round Favorite

Thu, 10 Jan 2002 22:46:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - For this past Christmas, my mother purchased this book in a hardback mini version along with the read-a-long cassette tape, narrated by Jason Alexander.

Since we have never read any of the other Mouse books by Laura Numeroff, I didn't know...

The Birthday Boat

Thu, 27 Dec 2001 00:33:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - When the Rescue Heroes Aquatic Command Center first hit the shelves, my son almost fell out of the shopping cart trying to see this toy.

He loves the Rescue Heroes and for months would constantly talk about the "Rescue Heroes Boat" and how...

Just As They Imagined It...

Fri, 16 Nov 2001 22:12:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I must first preface this review by saying that I'm not a profession movie reviewer, I'm just a Mom. Secondly, I did not read any of the Harry Potter books, although my children did.

That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and the...

1-800-FLOWERS.com: Getting It At Both Ends

Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:48:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I have been on both the receiving end and the giving end with 1-800-flowers and was pleased on all occasions. I received flowers first from my mother, who happened to be away when my birthday rolled around.

I received a beautiful bouquet of...

Oriental Trading Company Online Store: Stick To The Paper

Sun, 26 Aug 2001 02:58:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I get the Oriental Trading Catelog like almost everyone else in the world. My kids love looking through it at the neat and different stuff they offer. I like the bulk items especially for birthday favors and inexpensive gifts.

When I found...

Amazon.com: Larger Than Life

Sun, 26 Aug 2001 02:46:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - Apparently, I have been shopping with Amazon.com for 3 years now. I was reminded of this fact in July, when I received a nice little e-mail from them stating that it was my third anniversary of officially becoming an Amazonian. I could get $10 off when...

Tupperware.com: What Fun!

Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:17:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I had the opportunity two weeks ago to order from Tupperware.com. This was from a link through MyPoints where I made a purchase and received 300 points regardless of the size of the order.

The hyperlink lead me to a promotion for...

OOOOH That Was On My Face?

Thu, 12 Jul 2001 10:24:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I bought these a few weeks ago after I realized that I am no longer a teen-ager and should really be taking better care of my skin.

I don't wear makeup except when I'm going out to a fancy shin-dig (rarely) and then again I don't normally wash...

Nextel i1000: A Babysitter's Dream

Sun, 17 Jun 2001 18:18:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - Back in January, we opted to get a cellular phone. We chose this particular phone because alot of my husband's friends had it and they all loved the two way feature. We were also able to get a two-for-one special so we only had to pay for 1 phone.
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A Favorite After All These Years

Sat, 16 Jun 2001 16:36:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - A few years ago, I received this as a Christmas present from my husband because I requested it. Growing up, my mother had a square electric griddle which I have fond memories of her cooking Chicken Ala King. I also wanted to have a bigger surface space...

The City's That's Not A Discovery

Sat, 16 Jun 2001 13:14:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - For my son's second birthday, he received the Fisher Price 3 tier electronic garage. When he saw the commercials for the new Discovery City the following year, he was entranced so he received this for his 3rd birthday.

I almost didn't buy it...

"I Fell In Love"

Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:25:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - This is one of the many quotes recorded into the Command Center by my son and daughter.

I bought this on clearance right after Christmas and intended to save it until my son birthday the next December. He located it and I had to open it so he...

The $18 Seduction

Wed, 2 May 2001 10:23:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - I am not one you usually falls for those types of products that it seems everyone has or everyone is talking about. Thus, I didn't rush out right away and purchase any George Foreman grill until recently.

When I visited my parents in Florida,...

A Pleasant Experience

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 22:45:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - When the American Girl dolls came out, my oldest daughter read the stories and felt an affinity toward Kirsten. She asked for the Kirsten doll many times and I have to admit that I was tempted on more than special occasion to get one for her. However,...

Does It Come With A Contractor?

Fri, 16 Mar 2001 12:46:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - My 4 year old daughter received this for Christmas last year after her other Fisher-Price doll house was ruined in a fire that we had in our home.

I looked at this townhouse in the stores and compared it to the other Fisher-Price dollhouse...

Not My First Choice But Would Do It Again

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 02:06:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Ohara1861 - Recently I flew to Florida using Spirit Air. They wouldn't have been my first choice for air travel but since I wasn't paying for it, I couldn't argue with Mom about it. I was rather apprehensive not only because I hate to fly but because I just don't...