Epinions Recent Reviews for Renee_S.

After 15 Years- Goodbye State Farm

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 15:36:23 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I have been a loyal State Farm Auto Insurance customer for 15 years. Upon my recent move to Georgia ten months ago, I have really learned to hate State Farm. As of this week, I went insurance shopping and am leaving State Farm.

I enjoyed...

Keeps That Caffeine Under Control

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:15:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I originally bought my Black and Decker 4-cup Drip Coffeemaker as a present for my son's new apartment when I was living in California. My son had already purchased a coffeemaker and did not need the one I bought him, so I ended up packing it away for a...

A Waffle House on Every Corner ??

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 13:26:34 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - As a California resident newly transferred to Georgia, I have to laugh at he differences here in the south. In Southern California it seems that Denny's restaurants are everywhere on every corner. In the south, it is the Waffle House which seems to be...

If You Absolutely Do Not Want it There in Time

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 13:36:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I am writing this opinion on the U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, because I am disgusted and frustrated with the service.

While the service is cheaper than the big boys like Federal Express or UPS, I would suggest using one of the two...

FUN to Visit- but Do Not Want to Live There

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 12:47:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - The California Inland Empire is the large space of land from about Pomona to the Arizona border. Cities all run together here, but the larger cities of note would be Ontario, San Bernardino, and Riverside.

Each large city has it's own aura and...

Joshua Tree: Joshua Tree- Many Facets

Sun, 15 Apr 2001 14:48:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - First off, as a former Desert resident, my opinion may be biased. I have spent a lot of time at Joshua Tree National Park, and have definite opinions about all of it.

Joshua Tree itself is an actual High Desert city in San Bernardino County...

Apricot Scrub - A Daily Must

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 20:21:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I have been using St. Ives products for many years. This is one of my favorite skin care companies, and the prices are unbeatable for the quality products .

Everyday I use the Apricot scrub after cleansing to smooth and remove dead skin cells,...

Oxy Balance For Adult Acne

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 20:00:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I have suffered for years from adult acne. I have sensitive skin which will break out if you look at it funny. Even now in my forties I still have oily skin, frequent bumps and black heads.

I discovered Oxy products about 10 years ago. I am a...

Love My Jumbo Joe

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 16:12:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - When I moved to Georgia, I accidentally left my big Weber kettle grill back in California. We love to barbq and I had to get something quick.

Now that we are living in an apartment, space is limited and I needed something effective but small...

SureTrade For My Child

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 13:09:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - Last year for Christmas, grandpa and grandma sent my young son $100.00. We decided instead of buying more toys and video games, that we would invest the money in a stock account.

I checked online with some of the major brokerage firms- they...

This Chain Should Be In Georgia ! But It's Not !

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:37:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - When I lived in Southern California, In-N-Out burger joints were nearly everywhere. From the time I was a teenager, we all knew that the best burgers and shakes came from In-N-Out. The restaurants are always clean, the menu is short, simple, and easy to...

Ortho Books Make Gardening Easier

Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:31:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - NOTE : There is no category for Ortho Books on Epinions, or The Gardening Category. Therefore, I am putting the review here, as that this is the closest category.

I have been using Ortho gardening books for about fifteen years. Ortho makes...

Gets The Job Done !

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:25:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - Those of us who have pets, either dogs or cats, and keep them in the house, know that we have some nasty messes to clean up at times. We know about the odor in our homes that announce to visitors that there is a cat in residence. We also are keen to...

My Surgeon Recommended This !

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 02:08:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I had surgery to remove two lumps in one of my breasts a few months ago. The surgery left two diagonal scars on my skin. After the stitches were removed by my surgeon, he recommended that first, I buy some Vitamin E capsules, pop them open and rub the...

Kenmore 89722: Keeps On Going and Going and Going !

Mon, 4 Dec 2000 23:50:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I like to refer to my little Kenmore portable dryer as the "Energizer Bunny" of electric dryers. I have a much older model than the one that is pictured. Mine is about 13 years old, and is still in use today. I had a portable set with the...

Still Good As New !

Mon, 4 Dec 2000 23:21:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I received my Revereware set in 1978. I had grown up with the copper bottom cookware in both my grandmother and my mothers kitchens. I am happy to report that my cookware set is still in use and just as good as new, in the year 2000.

I have...

Light Is Just Right !

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 22:21:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - With all the focus lately on drinking and driving, it is difficult to go to a club and have a few beers, unless you have a designated driver, or plan on calling a taxi. I have found light beers to be the best bet, if you plan on going out to drink...

Great For Kids Room !

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:06:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - There are many folks who end up in my house at any given time. My two older kids come home from college and usually bring a friend or two home with them. My 11 year old son has constant friends over to play Playstation and Nintendo on evenings and...

Can Shredder !

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 10:28:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - I needed an electric can opener in a hurry after my move to Georgia. I had left my Black and Decker under counter can opener in my house in California.

I went to the only grocery store in town, our local Winn-Dixie, and checked out the...

Super 8 Was Really Great !

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 15:38:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - This past June, when I was driving my household across country from California to Georgia, we chose the Super 8 chain of hotels to stay in along our way.

The biggest reason we chose Super 8, was that I got a big discount with my AAA card. A...

Stock Up Early For Winter Months !

Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:06:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - Twenty years ago, my pediatrician prescribed Dimetapp for my two young children, when they got colds. At that time you could only purchase Dimetapp through a doctors prescription. Now you can buy it at virtually any grocery or drug store.

This...

Tithing/Religious: Tithing Can Be Many Things

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 11:47:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - Lately I have had some interesting conversations with people on the subject of tithing. Many people budget 10% of their earnings to give to their churches or religious institutions every month.

One woman friend was facing losing her car if she...

Archived Web Services Reviews: Samples, Points and Prizes !

Mon, 26 Jun 2000 12:05:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - For the past few days I have been exploring a new sample site called atnocost.com. This site is similar to startsampling.com and to trialsize.com, but has some major differences.

First, with atnocost.com, you can earn points for prizes by...

Ryder Systems: Ryder vs. Penske

Sat, 27 May 2000 16:07:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - Ten years ago, when I moved to the Desert from San Bernardino, I used a Ryder truck, and had a friend drive it, with very few problems. So, when I got ready to move from California to Georgia, I again looked at Ryder, and compared it to some of the other...

We're Moving To Lake Park !

Sat, 27 May 2000 13:30:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Renee_S. - Well, it's finally happened, and HUD came through with a place for us ! I did not end up in Alabama, but instead, I am going to Lake Park , Georgia, right outside of Valdosta.

We will be leaving Southern California on the 9th of June with a...