Epinions Recent Reviews for WorkingMomof2

LG Voyager by Verizon: Like an iPhone on Steroids (with a few serious flaws)

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:19:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - It was that time. My contract was up with my previous carrier, and I needed to choose a new phone. The options seemed endless, but after two online chats with the Verizon customer service department and one visit to the local store (to hold the phones...

Health O Meter Scale - Weigh In, Stick to Your Diet and Lose Weight

Thu, 2 Jan 2003 19:48:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Once again the holidays have come and gone, and those extra nibbles and treats we allowed ourselves have firmly attached themselves to all of the wrong places on our bodies. How did that happen again? Enter the dieter's friend -- the Health-o-meter Large...

Braun Oral-B Kids Battery Toothbrush - Better than Crest Spinbrush for Preschoolers

Thu, 10 Oct 2002 20:28:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - If you've read my other reviews, you already know that I'm famous for buying products for my kids (and myself) and then figuring out what's wrong with them ... after it's too late. Electric toothbrushes are no different, although fortunately with...

Diet and Sports Nutrition for Your Weight Loss Program

Mon, 9 Sep 2002 17:23:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Introduction

Sports and fitness are a big part of my life, and I try to stay on top of the current diets and weight loss programs, as well as nutritional supplements and diet foods. I recently tried the Kashi GoLEAN bars and wanted to...

Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers Beware: This Breastpump Guarantees Sore Boobs

Thu, 8 Aug 2002 16:43:39 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Are you pregnant or lactating? Looking for a good breast pump to help feed your baby? As an experienced mother of two, I can tell you that the Gerber Battery/Electric Breast Pump is a complete and total waste of your money.

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Fast Weight Loss with the Cabbage Soup Diet

Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:36:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - A few years ago, the Hollywood Grapefruit Diet hit the scene with ads screaming how you could lose 10 pounds in two days. Who could resist? But long before the Hollywood Grapefruit Diet, there was The Cabbage Soup Diet, with claims of dramatic...

Lego Bionicle Toa -- Tahu, Lewa, Kopaka, Pohatu, Gali and Onua

Thu, 16 May 2002 16:40:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Lego has a hit on their hands with the hot new Bionicle line. This is a line of mechanical creatures, complete with good guys, bad guys, monsters and priests, all sold individually and with an online story to make sure that all kids get exposed to this...

Lego Bionicle Kopaka #8536 - The White Toa is as Cold as Ice!

Wed, 15 May 2002 16:44:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Every few years a fad toy sweeps through the schools, making obsessed fans of our children and leaving the parents bewildered. The current hottest-of-the-hot toys, based upon absolute and complete marketing genius, is Lego's Bionicle Line. And the...

Lego Bionicle Bohrok 6 Pack Set -- Tahnok, Pahrak, Nuhvok, Lehvak, Kohrak and Gahlok

Tue, 14 May 2002 20:37:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - If you have a child between the age of 5 and 10, odds are you have heard of Bionicles. If you haven't, be prepared to be inundated this year by this hotter-than-hot product line that is the genius of Lego Corporation. The most recent set that we got was...

Excuse Me, Ma'am, there's a Shark in your Pool....

Fri, 10 May 2002 16:49:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - If you have a little one who is learning to swim, but is either scared of the water or hates water in their eyes, have I got a product for you.... the Super Swimmer Shark Playset.

The Out of Pool Experience

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Kennel Care Barbie Doll - Going to the Dogs

Mon, 15 Apr 2002 20:29:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - My daughter recently had a birthday, and received a slew of four-year-old girl gifts. Amongst the favorites was the Kennel Care Barbie set given to her by a friend with two young daughters and two dogs. Clearly, this family knew what to buy an...

Potty Dotty: The Little Doll Who Just Wouldn't Go

Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:08:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - I bought Potty Dotty from an online retailer last year when my daughter was in the throes of potty training. She had mastered peeing on the potty, but was a little terrified of anything more major (too much information yet? Hey, you gotta be...

The Heart Rate Monitor for Serious Athletes

Sat, 16 Mar 2002 22:57:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Just as every person has a different body, each individual has different exercise habits and goals. Choosing a heart rate monitor is an important step. For me, it was the commitment to a serious exercise regime -- "training" toward a goal, versus just...

Rub a Dub Dud

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:14:16 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - I've always been a fan of Alex toys. Until this one, I had never had a dud. So when I saw the Rub a Dub Dub Draw in the Tub Water Crayons, I just had to buy them! Anything that will motivate my kids to take a bath (or shower) is worth a try here...

Fisher Price Grow-to-Pro Baseball and the T-Ball Kid

Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:39:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Well, it's baseball season again, and our son is preparing for the season. It's time to dig out the mitts, the bats, the cleats and hats, and yes, the Fisher Price Grow-to-Pro Baseball Set. He's seven, used it for three years and won't be using...

Got Gears? Get a Gears Gears Gears Work Station!

Fri, 8 Feb 2002 20:05:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - If you've read my review on Gears Gears Gears, you already know that this is the hottest toy to come out since Legos. And unlike Legos, Gears can be built in 3D and with electronic motors, etc. The problem, like Legos, is that Gears are messy -- when...

As Seen On TV: CyberSonic Oral Care System! Would Robert Urich Lie to You?

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:05:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Since I've only seen about three infomercials in my life, I was a little surprised to see Robert Urich on television one day waving around an electric toothbrush. We were trying to find a football game, but instead came across this infomercial which...

Two Thumbs Down on THIS Electric Toothbrush....

Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:55:06 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - If you haven't read my other reviews, you may not realize that I am an impulse buyer. I see a neat product, and I buy it. If I have the time, I'll research it first -- but many of my "dud" purchases have occurred when I either didn't have time or...

If You Need an Affordable Booster Seat that Will Grow with your child...

Fri, 7 Dec 2001 22:23:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - We're getting to be car-seat experts, so I was shocked at how disappointed I was with the last two booster seats I bought (and promptly returned). We're a two-car family, and I didn't want to spend a small fortune on a booster seat for my husband's car...

Crest SpinBrush - Finally, An Electric Toothbrush My Kids Love!

Tue, 30 Oct 2001 20:03:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Over the last six years, I have tried several electric toothbrushes for both my children and myself. We have also thrown away a number of electric toothbrushes, as well. This trial-and-error method of finding a product that both works and is accepted by...

For Women Who Don't Want to Leave A Mark

Wed, 17 Oct 2001 18:42:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Let me just start by saying that I am a low-frills kind-of gal. I used to wear Revlon's Colorstay Lipcolor, and friends were always amazed that I could wear my lipstick for hours without touching it up. Unfortunately, even this "kissable" lipstick...

Breverra Transit Car Seat: Century Breverra Transit Booster Seat – It's In Transit… Back to the store, that is…

Wed, 10 Oct 2001 15:20:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - My daughter has been enjoying her booster seat since she turned three, and I wanted to buy a second booster seat for her to put in my husband’s car. While I love my Century Breverra Ascend, I really didn’t want to spend $80 on a booster for a second...

Hamilton Beach Hand Blender 59706: Mix it Up, Baby....

Thu, 4 Oct 2001 20:42:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - We have owned four hand blenders during our marriage, and two of these have been Hamilton Beach hand blenders. Our latest is the 59706 Version, which is a hand-held blender with two speeds. I'll cut right to the chase and tell you that I highly...

Fisher Price Grow to Pro Basketball - Includes Important Safety/RECALL information

Mon, 24 Sep 2001 18:57:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Well it's only September, but that means Christmas is right around the corner. If you're like I am, you may be watching for sales now on products that will be winners for your child this holiday season. One sure-winner for boys or girls from 3-10...

Rival 6 qt. Removable Crock-Pot Slow Cooker: My Rival 6 Qt Crockpot Has No Rival! KCFoxy Re-Write-Off

Thu, 20 Sep 2001 19:47:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author WorkingMomof2 - Someone once said that the term working mother is redundant, and I have to agree. Every mother is a working mother, whether she works outside the home or not! So most of us are looking for tools to help ease the workload a little, and if possible,...