Epinions Recent Reviews for akaMum

Carpe Diem. Seize the Day..... Make your lives Extraordinary! (Write-Off)

Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:53:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - It's funny how in the middle of a song, book or movie, that one memorable line pops from the page or screen and makes you stop and think. On a cold and wet Sunday afternoon, an old school friend and I found ourselves in our nearest movie...

First Meals: Fast, Healthy, and Fun Foods to Tempt Infants and Toddlers: FIRST MEALS: Makes First Foods FUN!

Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:34:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - First Meals : A simply delightful book, which is beautifully illustrated to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of food!

Ever since my two children were born I have purchased so many books that I could give Amazon.com a run...

Graco Easy Chair Highchair: IMPORTANT UPDATE!!

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 16:33:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION:

PLEASE NOTE GRACO HIGHCHAIRS HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT NOT THE PARTICULAR MODEL # WHICH MY REVIEW OUTLINES

The model and serial numbers of these Graco highchairs are located on a sticker beneath...

St. Ives Comes of Age

Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:14:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - I just hate it when I run out of a trusted beauty product only to find that my nearest store either doesn't stock it anymore or the price has changed for the worse! Which is why I found myself staring at a dozen or so facial cleansers at my nearest...

Sonic - The Perfect Tonic for your Teeth!

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 02:23:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - When I was informed that my son had the worst oral hygiene his Orthodontist had ever seen, it was not one of my proudest moments as a Mom. To date, I haven't seen a "Proud Mom of Dentally challenged Honor Roll Student" bumper sticker on any...

Sticks and stones may break my bones...

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:02:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - But osteoporosis will never hurt me!

Well, as least I hope so!! Assuming I can prevent this silent, but deadly disease that effects almost 30 million American women of all ages.

To be honest, I was not very well informed...

Come over to our house.... We're having a party!

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 02:46:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - Ever get those houseguests that arrive without an invite? Yes, all the time since I moved to San Francisco! Ha! Only these houseguests seem to be a permanent fixture in our house! ANTS!

I think we have tried possibly every product...

Good Enough For the Swiss Army, Good Enough For Me!

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 15:46:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - A hidden jewel in the Elizabeth Arden range is the Visible Difference Eight-Hour Cream Skin Protectant is one of those great finds, which becomes indispensable in your skin care armory.

I discovered the product quite by chance, when a friend...

London - A Right Royal Pain?!

Sun, 15 Oct 2000 16:21:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

When my US friends ask me to recommend what they should do when they arrive in London, I usually tell them "to get the first plane, train or automobile and get 'outta'...

"Give me back MY Baby Wash Mom!"

Sat, 14 Oct 2000 15:18:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - There I lay, luxuriating in my lavender scented aromatherapy bath, contemplating the day's trial and tribulations when I'm sure I heard the small voice of my baby daughter cry.......

Well, after all, I was using her Gerber Baby Wash...

Kelty Diaper DayPack DOES it!

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:25:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - Leaving the house with a newborn is like going on a military exercise into the unknown!! Our Kelty Diaper Daypack goes EVERYWHERE with us.

Choosing and buying a diaper bag was as complicated and intensive as buying the really important baby...

Graco - You're the Lite of My Life!

Fri, 6 Oct 2000 14:57:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - Graco - You're the Lite of My Life!

The Graco Literider Travel System can pretty much GO anywhere - convenient, good price, easy to use and we LOVE IT!

I have 'fond' memories of my first born's stroller. Well, NOT exactly a...

"Hey Rocky! Watch me pull a bassinet out of my hat!"

Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:48:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - So said my husband when our Graco Bassinet Pack 'N Play arrived in the mail. The Pack 'N Play's carry case reminded me of Mareeee Poppeeen's (as Dick Van Dyke so 'beautifully' said in the movie of the same name!!) 'carpet bag' and I wasn't...

Avent Microwave Sterilizer - Steam Cleans like a Dream!

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:26:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - "Why do I need a sterilizer? I'm going to breast feed this baby - NO bottles, NO sterilizing for me!" I stated loud and clear to my husband, in that "temple" of baby products - Babies R Us.

"Well perhaps, I might...

Go All The Way With Virgin......

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 15:40:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - You have to love an airline that blazons "Virgin" across its tail as it flies across the Atlantic! It simply is the ONLY way I'll grab the kids and fly to the UK.....

If you read my essential skin care products review (you...

Delta Milano: Sleep easy on Delta Luv's Milano Crib

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:52:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - My mommy and daddy bought me the cutest crib on the planet - I LUV my Delta Luv Milano Crib - it's soooo nice (and it's ALL mine!).

When my big brother was a baby, he slept in a beautiful wicker bassinet, then graduated to a monster of...

Pump, Pump and Away: The Avent Isis Breast Pump

Mon, 28 Aug 2000 03:06:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - The Avent Isis Breast pump is quick, gentle and so easy to use - no batteries or electricity - just pump and go!

Before I ever gave birth to my children, the whole idea of pumping my breasts for milk left me with bizarre images of some poor...

Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health: Birth Through Age Six: Feeding your Child for Lifelong Health - aka Prevent Picky Eaters!

Sun, 27 Aug 2000 03:02:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - Otherwise known as "How to Prevent future Picky Eaters"! "Feeding your Child for Lifelong Health" is a must have book for a sane and happy household!

I first discovered this book in the 'new arrivals' section of my local library. With a...

Smiley Face Rattle: Happy with this Sassy!

Thu, 24 Aug 2000 20:16:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - Happy smiling faces all round with this rattle. My baby daughter just loves her brightly colored Smiley Face Rattle by Sassy and never leaves home without it!

Like many parents to be, we researched extensively on what toys you should purchase...

The Great Feeding Avent!

Tue, 22 Aug 2000 23:25:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - Avent Infant Feeding System is probably the best available on the market right now.

I first discovered Avent nine years ago in England. My search for a suitable bottle, and specifically a nipple, was motivated by the birth of my first child...

Clear Pore - Zits No More

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 02:40:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author akaMum - I LOVE Neutrogena Clear Pore Treatment. It has dramatically improved my skin. I use it as a preventative measure rather than as a cure for my mild, but consistently irritating acne condition.

I was one of those lucky teenagers that never...