Epinions Recent Reviews for RBenson1

The Doctors Pocket Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter: 2002 Edition, Plus 101 Fast Food Chains and Restaurants: The Dieter and Diabetic's Best Friend

Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:53:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - A few months ago I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes which meant that suddenly I had to watch ever...

(Almost) PAIN-FREE Blood Glucose Testing!!!!

Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:41:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes and started testing my blood sugar leve...

peace and tranquility

Sun, 6 May 2001 12:26:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - Most of my childhood summers were spent at Clarko State Park. My best friend lived several hundred miles away but her grandparents were my neighbors. In the summer she would come to stay with them and we were inseperable. We would talk her grandfather...

Sanyo CLT-937A 900MHz Cordless Phone: one tough phone

Sun, 6 May 2001 11:55:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - I have been through more cordless phones than I care to admit but I have finally found one I am satisfied with.

My biggest problem in the past with cordless phones was range. I lived in a big old house on a big chunk of land, and I had...

The Handiest Thing in My Garden Shed

Sun, 6 May 2001 11:25:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - I bought my Rubbermaid Roughneck Lawn Cart about 6 years ago for use in my gardening and yardwork. I was a little worried about the plastic construction but the design made it so much easier to handle than a traditional metal wheelbarrow so I took the...

A real meal fast

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 13:53:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - A real meal in 4 minutes flat? It sounds too good to be true, so I know it must be. But I bought into the hype and bought a George Foreman grill just like everyone else. My first experiment was with chicken breasts. Just plain ole boneless chicken...

Disappointment in a plain brown wrapper

Tue, 2 Jan 2001 17:25:35 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - You can't judge a book by it's cover so I wasn't put off by the paper-bag brown cover of Living on the Earth or by the simplistic sketch on the cover that resembled a 12-year-old boy's erotic fantasy. Nudity doesn't bother me and the sketch was supposed...

Possibly the best book I have read all summer

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:50:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - The Rainy Season by James Blaylock is quite possibly the best book that I have read all summer. This is the story of love and the great lengths good and bad that people will go to for that love with an unusual science fiction twist.

Phil...

Great Beginner's Guide for Food Preservation

Tue, 6 Jun 2000 19:46:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - Want to learn to preserve food but have no idea where to start? The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest is a great place to start.

A couple of years ago I decided that if I knew how to properly preserve food, I could save more money. I wanted...

Mediocre at Best

Fri, 2 Jun 2000 12:43:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - Since I have been trying to save money I have become very aware of my food budget and where my money goes. Now when I eat out, I want it to count. If I am spending more money for food, I want it to be great food that I could not or would not make at...

Possibly the most underhyped movie of the year

Fri, 2 Jun 2000 11:55:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - My husband is a huge science fiction fan and has been reading Asimov for many years, so when we first saw the previews for this movie he announced that we would be going to see it. Needless to say, we couldn't quite figure out how Asimov and Robin...

One that stands the test of time

Fri, 2 Jun 2000 11:18:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - When you have two kids 22 months apart, toddler toys can really show a lot of wear and tear but the Little Tykes shopping cart was one of the few toys that truly withstood the test of time.

When my daughter was about a year old she received...

Precious Moments and Beautiful Things

Fri, 2 Jun 2000 10:43:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - I admit it... I am a magazine addict. I love getting my glossy colored magazines in the mail every month so I can spend a few quiet hours poring over the pages to escape to the worlds that they bring. And Victoria Magazine is one of my favorite monthly...

Basic Soapmaking with too much incorrect information

Fri, 26 May 2000 21:01:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - _The Complete Soapmaker_ Tip, Techniques, and Recipes for Luxurious Handmade Soap is not the best soapmaking book on the market but is adequate for most beginners with an understanding of the basics of soapmaking and a computer to supplement the...

The Soapmaker's Reference Bible

Fri, 26 May 2000 20:14:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - The Soapmaker's Companion, A Comprehensive Guide with recipes, techniques & Know-How, is a must read for all intermediate soapmakers. Susan Miller Cavitch has long been considered the Queen of Soapmaking, and she has continued her great service to...

Simply Awful

Wed, 12 Apr 2000 21:07:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - The cover reads:

Real Simple

life/home/body/soul

low-stress living

one-dish dinners

simpler skin care

clothes that work

nurturing friendships

serene spaces

It sounded like a good idea. I...

More Crude Than Funny

Sat, 8 Apr 2000 00:21:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - American Pie is a comedy about a group of high school friends who resolve to lose their virginity by the time they graduate. The senior prom is the deadline for them to fulfill this pact and the weeks leading up to the prom are filled with nothing but...

Beignets at the Cafe du Monde- don't miss them!

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 23:46:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - No trip to New Orleans is complete without a morning trip to the Cafe du Monde for beignets and chicory coffee!

The Cafe du Monde was the original French Market coffee stand. For 130 years they have been serving the best beignets and chicory...

Global Wildlife- for a real "wild" time while in New Orleans

Thu, 6 Apr 2000 20:36:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - If you are traveling to the New Orleans area, especially with kids, Global Wildlife Center should definitely be on your itinerary!

Located in Folsom, LA just a short drive from New Orleans is our nation's largest free-roaming wildlife park...

If you have issues with money

Thu, 6 Apr 2000 12:05:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - My first attempt at reading this book left me feeling like Suze Orman was missing something. Unlike other finance books it was not filled with charts on saving money and other technical info (although there is some of that in there). This book started...

A Good Trashy Novel for the Beach

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 23:50:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - Judy Blume managed to transport me straight back to my young teen years when I got totally absorbed,just like I did when reading her earlier books,in her gossipy writing style telling the story of two best friends and the evolution of their friendship...

Brand Name Food Products: Silk Chocolate Soymilk

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 22:52:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - This spring I have found myself attempting to eat healthier, and with that comes less dairy products. I am slightly lactose intolerant so I knew that drinking soymilk instead of regular milk would be better for me but I was afraid of what others...

Callwave Internet Answering Machine: Never Miss Another Call!

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 21:18:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - When I first heard about Callwave I thought there had to be a catch... free message service so you never miss another call while you are online. Nothing is free, according to my mother. But after asking around and being reassured that it was free, I...

Middle of the Road on my Midwives Opinion

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 20:44:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - _Midwives_ is the story of the death of a mother during childbirth and the trial of her lay midwife, Sybil Danforth, that follows. The story is told through the eyes of her teenage daughter with excerpts from Sybil's personal diary at the beginning of...

The Best Potty Around

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 12:39:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RBenson1 - My 13 year old son will not be happy to read that I am discussing his potty training on the internet but I am going to anyway. :-)

When my son was ready to start potty training, I was dreading it. I was ready for him to be out of diapers but...