© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-VTMom Recent reviews written by member VTMom en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492321738372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - I got sick of the whole "Chicken Soup for..." book series years ago. When I heard they had a line of pet foods, I was generally disgusted. However, I also happen to be a sucker for homeless cats and in this economy, every penny counts.Last year,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492321738372 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492321738372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491500899972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - While the listing for the Roku player came up as product no longer available, it most certainly is. You can purchase them directly from Netflix/Roku through a link on the Netflix website or go to online stores like Amazon. The basic player is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491500899972 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:45:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491500899972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489999011460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - A few years ago, I purchased a Tappan gas stove and extended warranty. We were happy with this stove for years and expected to get a good 15 to 20 years from it. We had it serviced regularly and I kept it clean.Given that, I was shocked this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489999011460 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:11:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489999011460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482257833604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - While my husband and kids have gone on Ben and Jerry's Factory Tour, I always missed those field trips. I've been a fan of B&J's ice cream since my childhood, but since the Unilever buy out a number of years ago, certain things have changed causing... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482257833604 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:35:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482257833604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480458673796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - I bought my Tappan TGF657 range five years ago and loved it at first. Handy features include:-Large oven capacity with two racks-Simmer and power burners-Sealed burners for easy clean up-Self cleaning oven (though we've never used it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480458673796 Sat, 8 Aug 2009 07:57:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480458673796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474827558532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - After my kittens neutering, my vet gave me a list of the best foods for cats. I find that after a month, they grow bored of their food and want won't eat. Following my vet's advice, I've been trying different foods every couple of months until I have a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474827558532 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:02:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474827558532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474821201540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - I tend to avoid "As Seen on TV" products because 99% of the time they are complete garbage. When an area discount store started selling the Aqua Globes for $4 a two-pack, I decided to give them a chance. Additionally, a local NBC news program's "Will It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474821201540 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:45:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474821201540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471873064580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Director/Writer David Hollander (Television shows The Cleaner, Heartland & The Guardian) makes his film debut with Personal Effects starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher and Kathy Bates. Filmed in Vancouver, the movie offers some great scenery... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471873064580 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:13:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471873064580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469704937092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Rarely does Magic Hat make a beer I dislike, but I find I really just can't get enthusiastic to drink Wacko Ale. Typically, my husband and I purchase the mixed 12-packs so that we get a sampling of the different beers and the seasonal offering. Sadly, my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469704937092 Fri, 8 May 2009 13:56:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469704937092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467790630532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - After moving into our house, we replaced the original refrigerator with the Frigidaire 18 cubit foot Top Freezer model. It was on sale for $500 making it an affordable purchase at the time. I liked the gallon-sized door compartments, the removable, glass... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467790630532 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467790630532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467280039556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - We own three "adopted" cats. Our oldest is almost seven, but the two youngest were taken in this fall from a home where the mother cat stopped feeding her babies when they were two weeks. She was a stray, covered in fleas and ear mites, so we took the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467280039556 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:37:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467280039556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463462370948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Revlon’s Ionic 1875 hair dryer is a winner on many levels except one. I took the new hair dryer from its box, went into the bathroom and hung it up on the back of the door. A minute or so later, I was in the kitchen and heard a huge crash from the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463462370948 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:32:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463462370948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458282733188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Right before Halloween, we adopted kittens (brothers) from a woman who had taken in a pregnant stray. If you've ever experienced kittens, you know their curiosity is insatiable. My brother had a cat tree he'd bought for his own cats that they wouldn't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458282733188 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:30:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458282733188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457789705860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Years ago, I was told to eliminate caffeine and artificial sweeteners from my diet. One of the first things I gave up was Diet Coke. Tough to deal with, but I've learned to enjoy seltzer. Stevia has become my sweetener of choice over the past... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457789705860 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:50:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457789705860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457325776516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Every year, Otter Creek releases a winter ale. This year's offering, Raspberry Brown Ale really appealed to me. Let me start by saying I am not fond of brown ales, and I tend to prefer lagers over ales. My brother calls me a wussy beer drinker, I just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457325776516 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:08:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457325776516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457324793476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - On a trip to Maine, all of my family decided to rent a house and spend a week together. The huge house was the greatest vacation we'd ever encountered. Even better, the house had this espresso/cappuccino machine that produced outstanding froth every... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457324793476 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:40:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457324793476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456899858052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - I've been a member of Freecycle for six years. Both the Vermont chapters for the county I live in, Franklin County, and the county that borders ours, Chittenden County. I live half a mile from the county border, so it makes sense for me to be a member of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456899858052 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:46:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456899858052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456668057220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Before adopting two stray kittens, I needed two pet carriers to transport them home. Our area Sears had the Suncast Deluxe Pet Carriers in the store for $20 each, making them extremely affordable. The box said they hold a pet up to 20 pounds, I've never... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456668057220 Sun, 4 Jan 2009 10:30:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456668057220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455191596676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Guitar Hero World Tour is a rocking party game and even better family night activity. If you want to spend time with your kids, turn on Guitar Hero and take turns trying to master the lengthy song list. For those unfamiliar with the game, I'll... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455191596676 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:40:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455191596676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452985851524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - I purchased my National Presto Cool Daddy Deep Fryer on sale at Sears for $39.99. While I realize fried foods are not great for you, I grew up with a British mom and fish and chips really hits the spot sometimes. After testing out my brother's deep fryer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452985851524 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:25:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452985851524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433800580740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - I purchased the Whirlpool Gold Bottom Freezer in January solely because of the layout. The refrigerator on top has plenty of room for my family of four (21.9 cubic feet). The shelves and door storage space hold all the necessities and still leave room... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433800580740 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:06:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433800580740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428001169028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - My mom is English, her parents were Irish - Rosacea runs in the genes unfortunately. Up until my thirties, I'd never heard of Rosacea, but now redness on my checks, especially after drinking is the norm. Prescription treatments work, but they are also... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428001169028 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:58:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428001169028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427176332932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - For our parents' anniversary, my younger brother and I decided it would be nice to take them to Maine for a long weekend. Hotels can be expensive, even off-season when they are supposed to be more reasonable. I did a little research and found a company... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427176332932 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:07:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427176332932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426000289412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Three times in the past year, Fedex has completely bungled my deliveries, both to and from my home. The first incident happened for my friend's Luau themed wedding day. I'd ordered part of my outfit the week before the wedding and specified two-day... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426000289412 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:20:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426000289412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425854602884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - In the summer, I became addicted to Mojitos. Alcoholic or non-alcoholic, I liked the mix of lime juice, seltzer and peppermint. However, as winter arrived, my herb garden died off for the season and fresh mint was not possible without paying huge... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425854602884 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:26:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425854602884?linkin_id=8003929