Epinions Recent Reviews for TxMommy929

An Average Kind of Book

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:58:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - Ok, my expectations were high. More than one person had told me how life changing A Special Kind of Love had been for them. Having a child with "special needs" is life changing enough, some days we would do anything to change it...

Swing Along

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:57:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - The Fisher Price Ocean Wonders line has been a big hit, and while this swing is not officially part of that line, it clearly was inspired by same. This swing stands under 3 feet off the ground and folds up in order to be portable. It follows the fish...

YJPW W/O Salem Falls Falls Short

Thu, 4 Mar 2004 13:43:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - I read the reviews, I bought the book, and now I am wondering, Did those other reviewers read the same book? No cons? Four and five stars? Page turner? Suspenseful? I'm sorry, but they are just plain wrong. Fortunately, just in...

Special Help for Navigating "Special" Education

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 23:54:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - With witty chapter names and professional insight Barbara Cutler had us from the introduction. In a span of 1 week, exceptionally fast in the world of special education, we had gone from a full and individual evaluation to an ARD. To say we were...

Could Be Better. Could Be Worse, Though, Too.*

Mon, 2 Feb 2004 21:05:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - Let's get this on the table -- there is nothing exciting about Nicholas Sparks' books. The Wedding is certainly no exception to this. The Wedding's central issue is bringing life to a still marriage. Wilson and Jane Lewis have...

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back -- Touchpoints and Regression

Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:52:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - Pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., best-selling author of Touchpoints expands his theory of touchpoints (or developmental milestones) to include the preschool and kindergarten set. Touchpoints presented a theory of growth, new...

Nature versus Nurture

Fri, 16 Jan 2004 03:21:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - What drives a teenager to pick up a weapon and systematically eliminate schoolmates or teachers? What happened in Columbine, Jonesboro, Springfield, Paducah, and Pearl? The reader knows from the onset what happened. The question is why?...

So This is Love!!!!

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 02:39:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - I hate to admit it, but it is true. Usually, no matter how much I like a product, there is something about it I feel should be improved upon.

Not the Kel-Gar Snug-Tub. Nope, it is perfect! The Snug-tub is a small, inflatable tub that...

The Brightest, Not the Best

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 18:52:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - There is something about swings isn't there? Children love them -- and truth be told so do we. We all loved how the baby swing lulled our infants to sleep, we love the look of glee on our toddlers faces as we swing them at the park, and as adults we...

Water, Water, Everywhere

Tue, 9 May 2000 02:08:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - It is May in Texas, and you know what that means...it is 90 degrees outside. Our favorite type of outdoor play -- water sports!

Everybody loves Elmo! Everybody under the age of three that is, and if I am honest I have to admit he has...

The No-no Zone

Wed, 3 May 2000 01:44:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - I have said it before, and I will say it again. I love Fisher Price. I will not, however, allow that to cloud my judgement. The Step Lock Gate is a great purchase, if it suits your needs, but it has it's downfalls.

The Step Lock Gate...

Fisher Price Futura 20/60: Four Cheers for Futura

Mon, 1 May 2000 20:12:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - A few of you may know that after an car accident a few months ago I had a little spat with my insurance company regarding the replacement of my car seat. After a carseat has been in a collision it must be replaced. Carseats are only...

Letts, Billie: Ours is a Novel Nation

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 18:32:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - Billie Letts reflection of life in the heartland is a touching tribute to all those whose lives have been touched by alcoholism, teen pregnancy, and tragedy. As Americans we pride ourselves on our strength, our ability to endure, and our uniqueness...

Not Feeling Snuggly about Snugli

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 02:05:37 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - Shortly after our daughter was born I decided I needed a way to carry her, yet have my arms free. The stroller is great , but what about those times when you want to hold your baby close. Infant carseat/carriers are heavy, and really don't bring your...

Postage4free.com: nothing4free

Sat, 18 Mar 2000 01:38:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - In the middle of October I was sent a flyer in the mail advertising Postage4Free. Their premise was simple, at the consumers request, ten postage paid envelopes would be sent out. These envelopes would have U.S.P.S. postage, but would also have...

Bubble Fun

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:22:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - Last Spring my daughter blew her first bubble. I was thrilled. I admired the skill, the coordination, the patience that such a feat had taken. Soon I was to discover a need for patience of my own. Just a year and a half old she wanted to do it -- by...

Aprica Calais: Smooth Operator

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 01:59:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - When shopping for a stroller I was dubious at best -- what could POSSIBLY be the difference between a $99 stroller and a $199 stroller? A lot, apparently. After temporarily using a bulky Evenflo stroller I gave in and splurged on an Aprica Calais...

You Cannot Lose Anything

Tue, 7 Mar 2000 18:32:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TxMommy929 - After reading several of the reviews posted regarding Freei.net, I decided to plunge in. Some of the typical complaints concern the e-mail program, and the speed of connection. Our modem is also 56k, but the telephone line's capacity in this area...