Epinions Recent Reviews for amyann16

My kitchen floor is now a wading pool

Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:57:54 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Buying a baby bathtub was one of the last items we bought before our baby was born. I hadn't spent a lot of time researching baby tubs, after all, I had assumed that all tubs were basically the same. All baby tubs I had run across in the past were...

Help!! My baby won't go to sleep!

Wed, 1 Aug 2001 17:59:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - In June, my husband and I were blessed with the birth of our first child. We were giddy first parents, showering our child with all the love we could and taking rolls and rolls of pictures (6 rolls so far, at 7 weeks old)

Prior to our son's...

A mother's love

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 11:49:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Expecting our first child in June, my husband and I have been busy searching the infant aisles for the 'perfect' baby accessories. We've read all the recommended books and have scoured the internet for information on our unborn child. Needless to say,...

Christmas with a Motown groove

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 11:17:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - My family has a yearly tradition. Every December 1st, the first person awake has to turn up the stereo and blast the eardrums off of every sleeping person in the home with Christmas music. When December 25th finally arrives, usually around 6 AM, you...

An aid for grieving children

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 22:56:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Loss is a difficult subject for adults to face and resolve and a tremendous issue for children to encounter. Loss can take many different forms: a family pet dies, a best friend moves away, a child's parents divorce, or a grandparent passes away. Each...

The absolute leader in nail polish

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 13:55:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - I love to paint my nails. My biggest pet peeve with nail color is the chipping of the color. Nothing ruins a nice nail color than a nail polish that can not hold up to a regular routine without chipping. I don't feel that my hands go through rigorous...

Deja Vu of a redneck bar band

Sat, 16 Sep 2000 19:18:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - I first heard of the Tractors when I was in college several years ago. My sister was a big country fan and taught me a dance that went with Baby Likes to Rock It. Not only was the dance fun, but the song was catchy and fun as well. I didn't...

Talk show material in a magazine format

Sat, 16 Sep 2000 14:36:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - I vividly remember the first time I came across an issue of True Story. I was working in the student mail center while in college and saw that one of the students had a subscription. I remember thinking, "Is this really a magazine?"...

You don't REALLY want a treat tonight, do you?

Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:39:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - We have a ritual in our house. When we bring our beloved dogs, Smokey and Bopster, inside for the night, they run in, slide on the kitchen floor and then sit by the refrigerator. You see, we keep their stash of doggie treats on top of the refrigerator...

Finally, I have found the ONLY eyeliner for me!

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 10:55:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - I've been on a quest for many years. I've searched high and low for the perfect eyeliner. If you look through my makeup case, you can find many barely used eyeliners, many different brands and colors. I admit, I am picky about eyeliners. You see, I...

Pepsi: A pepsi a day will keep Amy sane

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:14:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - 6:00 AM

Alarm goes off. Amy gets out of bed. Eyes half-way open, Amy reaches for the familiar blue can out of the refrigerator. Gulp, Gulp... Ahh....much better.

I really don't remember how my preference for Pepsi began. I...

I had to stop my husband from tasting this doggie treat

Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:59:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - There are only a few words that make my two dogs go crazy. Some of these include: "outside", "potty", "ball" and of course, "treat".

When my husband and I first adopted our first dog, Smokey Bacon (I...

A Lesson in Unconditional Love

Mon, 31 Jul 2000 21:26:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Have you ever encountered an 8 year-old boy whose mother has left his life, no phone calls, no letters, no explanations? Have you ever talked to a 12 year old girl that had to move into a foster home, an hour away, with only a bag of her belongings?...

You mean it is not really called the Gateway Arch?

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:48:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - My parents have resided in Missouri for over ten years now, and although they were a mere 3 hours from St. Louis, our family has never visited what we call the "Arch". We have driven past the "Arch" on several occasions, but just...

International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:12:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - I enjoy bowling. My husband and I belong to a winter league, and although we are far from wonderful, we enjoy the competitiveness and fun that comes with the game. My parents are long time bowlers and have belong to leagues for well over 20 years. So,...

The ABC's of friendship

Tue, 4 Jul 2000 15:20:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Regular buyers of children's books are probably familiar with the "Dino Life Guides for Families". The creators of this series, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown, are probably best known for When Dinosaurs Die and Dinosaurs...

Anger Management for Preschoolers

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 23:11:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - We've all seen it.

We've all experienced it, in one form or another.

The anger of a four-year-old is trying, to say the least.

But what do you do with an angry four-year-old? Do you try to reason with them? Yeah,...

MEGO

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:05:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Graduating from college at the age of 22, I was lucky enough to land a job immediately. As the Child Advocate for a local domestic violence shelter, I was expected to provide parenting information and guidance for the many mothers that entered our...

Daisy gets lost

Sun, 11 Jun 2000 23:13:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - I remember being about 5 years old and deciding that I was mature enough to wander the supermarket aisles on my own. My poor father probably had his back turned for a second while I wandered off in search for more exciting adventures. It was exciting,...

I'm glad they weren't told to not play with their food!

Wed, 17 May 2000 23:20:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - The minute I saw the cover of this children's book, I knew that I had to buy it.

What's on the cover that caught my eye? A red pepper and a small tomato. Yup, that's right, two vegetables. Who wants to buy a book with vegetables on the...

I'm Bored

Sun, 7 May 2000 21:19:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Children love to dabble in the arts. Whether it is painting, coloring, pasting, molding, etc., kids love to explore these mediums. In The Little Hands Art Book , parents, teachers, and other adults can find great arts and crafts ideas for 2-6...

And your point is?

Sat, 6 May 2000 17:25:33 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Those of you who have the opportunity to enjoy morning television have most likely run into ABC's morning talk show, The View. Barbara Walters developed the idea of having four different women: a working mother (Meredith Viera), a professional in her...

White, Red, Green, White, Red, Green

Fri, 5 May 2000 16:46:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - As soon as I turned 16, I was determined to find a job. I wanted to start saving for college, and more important to me (at the time) a CAR! I made the usual route for submitting applications, all local supermarkets, fast food joints, etc. My first...

French fries on the Mind

Sun, 30 Apr 2000 22:00:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - I don’t remember a time when I didn’t know what the golden arches referred to.

Before I could read, I could spot a McDonald’s on the road ahead. Or, I could identify a billboard and see how many miles ahead the next store was.

...

Move over Martha Stewart, tips for the rest of us

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:08:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author amyann16 - Despite my reference to Martha Stewart in the title, I really do enjoy watching/reading/listening to some of the tips that she gives. After all, I learned how to cook a mean French Onion Soup from Martha (with a few twists of my own, of course)...