Epinions Recent Reviews for annecal

Breaking Dawn No Spoilers Review

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:10:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - Ooh, how to write this without giving anything away. Ok, first of all, I'm assuming you've read the previous three novels in this series, so if you have not, there may be some spoilers, but I won't give anything away from this most recent and final book...

Very impressed with the B 60

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:56:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I have a coffee pot I quite like, but since my husband was killed, I often find that I brew a lot more coffee than I can actually drink, and generally end up throwing most of a pot away. My sister received a pod machine for Christmas, and although she...

Pass On This Kettle, Unless You're Patient...

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:39:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I needed to replace my Russel Hobbs kettle and after looking around a bit, I decided on this one. I have several Breville items and have been happy with them. This one has been something of a mixed bag, though, and here is why. The Look The...

Final Fantasy XII for PS2: Final Fantasy XII- Another Great FF Game Begins!

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:59:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - This is the first serious console game I've played since my husband died. He usually researched games for me and figured out what I'd like. In this case, I knew I could trust the Final Fantasy people not to let me down, and for the most part, I was...

I LOVE this shampoo!

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:26:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - Recently my sister dyed her hair at home. It came out fine, but her hair had started looking quite oily and greasy. I thought it may have been her scalps reaction to the fist time she'd ever dyed her hair, compounded with the fact that she's loyally used...

If you're going for the raccoon look this is for you...

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:33:20 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I love Sephora. Too much, probably. I'm something of a product addict, and on a recent trip I bought the Kajal Eye Liner. The woman at Sephora waxed poetic about how it stays put, has a rich color, feels great, blah blah blah... so I bought it. The...

Mrs. Henderson Presents: Mrs. Henderson Presents is Brilliant!

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:52:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - Every once in a while a film comes along, and it makes you think. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry, makes you think, and dream, and wonder about a time before you were born. Or it makes you remember things that happened long ago. Mrs. Henderson...

The Lake House: I'd have thrown myself in the forking lake to end this sooner

Fri, 7 Jul 2006 01:21:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are back together in this romantic film. The basic plot is that there is a house, built on a lake, which both of them inhabit. He is there in 2004, and she is there in 2006, and they can communicate through the mail box...

This Bitch loves to Stitch

Sun, 28 May 2006 16:47:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - On Valentine's Day two years ago my husband and I decided that we wouldn't exchange gifts. We were gifty by nature, and we weren't going to buy into a hallmark holiday. Needless to say my husband didn't listen, and he came home with Stitch n' Bitch...

Love my Denby!

Sun, 14 May 2006 13:47:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - When Adam and I were registering for gifts for our wedding, we decided NOT to register for china. Shock! Why wouldn't we? Mainly because between my mother and my aunt I have 3 full services of antique RD, and noritake coming my way whenever I'd like to...

Egg Cozies and Elf Slippers? Where are my needles?!

Thu, 11 May 2006 14:10:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - Weekend Knitting is a lovely book. It has beautiful photographs, and some really fantastic patterns. Also some completely useless ones. But this isn't so rare for a pattern book. And it should be noted that this is, in fact, a pattern book. Don't go...

Hurts so good

Sat, 6 May 2006 12:22:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I've recently tried all the available upmarket lip plumping glosses, and this is my favorite. You don't get much bang for your buck, it's a small amount for the money, but it does work. The texture is a bit... gloopy. Like other reviewers...

Coral Beach Resort and Spa, Cyprus

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 15:32:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I’m finally writing this review- after a year! This time last year my husband and I were honeymooning at the Coral Beach Resort and Spa in Cyprus. It’s near Paphos, but is actually in Coral Beach, not in the center of Paphos itself. I think...

Losing my mind with Lumines

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 16:46:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - First of all, I have no idea how to pronounce the title of this game... is it Loo-Mines? Is it Loo-min-eees? No clue. In any case, my husband gifted me with a PSP for our anniversary, and this was one of the first games we bought for it. I was a little...

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - a NO SPOILERS review!

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 10:57:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I'm going to review this book, to the best of my ability without giving away any spoilers. This will be tricky, to say the least, but I am determined to give it a go! I can still remember people laughing at me when I read the first Harry Potter book-...

Excellent new RPG for the X Box

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:47:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I fractured my ankle in March, and was stuck at home, growing roots on the couch for four long months. One of the things my wonderful husband did to keep me busy was buy me this game, and it was FANTASTIC. I had my reservations at first- I didn't think...

Aaaah, Theraflu...

Tue, 1 Feb 2005 15:34:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I think I may be turning into a Theraflu junkie. I've had a nasty cold/flu thing that I just can't seem to shake, and Theraflu has been my drug of choice as I battle this plague. There are several different kinds of Theraflu, some drowsy and some...

My Favorite Cookbook- Cover and Bake!

Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:31:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I saw one of the editors of this book prepare some of the recipes on a morning show around Thanksgiving time, and asked for this book for Christmas. My husband was kind enough to purchase it for me, and I have to say it is without a doubt my favorite...

Excellent Book for the Motorcycle or Ewan Lover!

Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:06:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - If you haven't been watching the series "Long Way Round" on Bravo, you've been missing out. In this 6 episode series, Ewan McGregor, star of Moulin Rouge, Star Wars and other great films, and his best friend, Charlie Boorman, travel from London to New...

Lillian Vernon Online Store: Porque las bolsas estan craptastico!

Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:41:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I heard about Lillian Vernon when I was shopping around for gifts for my bridesmaids. I wanted to get some personalized tote bags that could be used as carry-on baggage, and I would put their bridesmaid gifts inside. I thought this was appropriate, since...

Best bang for your buck when it comes to weak nails!

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:17:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - The following is my submission to Tom's Lean and Mean Write-Off. http://www.epinions.com/conte
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I'm shooting for the leanest. My nails are awful. They are weak, thin, brittle, just generally...

Works, but is it worth it?

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:11:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - I have very weak nails. They tend to peel and split, and they grow very slowly, break easily and generally just bite. I have tried a number of products in the past and had always heard good things about Nailtiques, but hadn't bought it before,...

I used to work at the Outback- Insider Info review!

Tue, 9 Nov 2004 14:05:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - When I was in college, I worked for a year as a ho-stess at the Outback Steakhouse in Saint Augustine, Florida. Having worked there, I ate there quite frequently, had in intimate knowledge of the way food is prepared, and decided I would share it with...

Lovin' this coffeemaker!

Thu, 4 Nov 2004 12:11:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - We registered for this coffee maker for our wedding, and have now been using it for about 6 months. My husband and I are both coffee junkies, and we love this machine! Product Features are as follows (courtesy of the cuisinart website): Classic...

Tilex Mildew Root Penetrator & Remover: The BEST product I've found for removing mildew... and I've tried everything!

Tue, 2 Nov 2004 11:48:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author annecal - When we bought our house in 2002, the bathroom was in good shape- it seemed obvious that the previous owner had recently re-tiled the surround around the tub/shower. Within months, however, it became clear that they hadn't properly sealed the grout- we...